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    Happy Thai

    4.6 (216 reviews)
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    Open • 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Padthai
    Erica W.

    Wow! What can I say. This exceeded my expectations. We ordered the lunch specials. Padthai for me and Drunken Noodles for my husband, along with a Thai iced tea. We were greeted immediately and the service was great. If you don't have a Thai food spot, you just found one.

    Spring Rolls
    David H.

    Review for delivery only. My food came hot and fresh even though I it took a while to be delivered since I live a few miles away and it was rush hour on a Friday. The papaya salad was tasty and filling with the right combination of sweet and spicy and even came with a couple of shrimp on top. The spring rolls were solid and not greasy/soggy which is always a risk with delivery. Use the sauce for some extra flavor. The beef drunken noodles were the best I've had in awhile, the beef was tender with lots of flavor and the noodles were soft without being too gummy. This was my first time ordering from here and I'll order from here again.

    Pad Prik-khing with vegetables only. Nice flavor. If you want spicy go for spice level "very hot".
    Harley S.

    This was our first visit, but we really enjoyed our takeout. Vegetables were fresh, meats were tender, flavors were nicely balanced, and the vegetarian options are many. I like all the spice level options. If you can't handle spicy food, just about everything here can be pretty mild. If you like it spicy, check the "very hot" box. Regular old "hot" was still fairly mild. Takeout portions were very well-packaged. I wish they didn't use styrofoam for the rice. Looking forward to trying more.

    Crispy Duck Kapow
    Kristi K.

    One of my favorite thai restaurants in the dmv! It's a hidden gem tucked away in an unassuming shopping center. The food is consistently good! Crispy duck kapow - The flavors are so good, but I wish it was crispier. Papaya salad - Love that it comes with grilled shrimp. It has the perfect balance of flavors. Khao Mun Kai Tod - I've never seen this at other thai restaurants. The chicken is so crispy and goes well with the sweet chili sauce. Pad see ew w/ fried tofu - My go-to! Can't go wrong with this one. The service is also usually good - no complaints.

    Papaya Salad
    Norry H.

    The simple but happy store name attracted my attention. So I called ahead and ordered a takeout. When I got to the restaurant to pick up my food, I was welcomed by a smiley lady and had a nice conversation while waiting for my order. I ordered Kapow Chicken with minced chicken but when I opened it at home it was not minced but sliced chicken. I was disappointed but the taste was very good. The papaya salad was also good.

    Pad Kaprow
    Prachi S.

    Happy Thai is my go-to place when I'm in the mood for a quick and easy dinner (usually the pad krapow & red curry). It is a hole-in-the wall spot so don't expect the fancy interior. The food is delicious and the service is quick. The price is average for the area.

    3 Chicken Satay
    Jamie J.

    Cute little spot in Fairfax. Speedy service, great food options, and very satisfying portions. Seems to get pretty busy so if you're dining in, recommend coming at odd hours or making a reservation.

    Basil Fried Rice
    Eunice K.

    As soon as you enter, you're greeted by the sweetest man. He was very happy, and so attentive - refilling our water 3 times and asking how things were. The food was also very delicious. My friend got the green curry and I got the Thai fried rice- chicken for $12 (lunch special). It was so good- spicy and very flavorful. The restaurant is a small place and quiet. Highly recommend!! Service alone was enough to come again.

    Paul K.

    This my kinda place! I stopped in the other day for lunch and I was very happy!! This restaurant has a nice comfortable atmosphere and clean tables with a really nice young lady who runs the place. She seems to have endless energy and smiles as she greets both dine-in and carry-out customers in addition to judging the phone orders and serving guests. The menu has a broad range of dishes that I think should satisfy most people searching for Thai food, and the weekday lunch specials are reasonably priced. I went with the lunch special basil fried rice with pork - served with a spring roll for a nice meal. I thought the dish was very good - tasty and with enough heat as it should have, but not overpowering heat. Since this was only my first time at this restaurant I've only been able to sample one dish, but I will definitely be back again and I look forward to enjoying more items on the menu! If you're in the area stop in and give this place a try, I hope you'll be pleasantly surprised!

    Crying Tiger Steak
    Duke N.

    One of my favorite local Thai restaurants, and it never disappoints! Every time I visit, the food is consistently delicious, fresh, and flavorful. This time was no exception. The dishes are always prepared with care, and you can tell the ingredients are high quality. Whether it's the perfectly balanced Pad Thai, the bold flavors of the Drunken Noodles, or the rich and creamy Panang Curry, each bite is a reminder of why I keep coming back. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere feels cozy and inviting, making it a great spot for a casual meal or even takeout. Happy Thai is a gem in Fairfax, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Thai food that hits the spot every time. Five stars from a loyal customer!

    Annie C.

    This is one of my favorite Thai places, and I don't even love Thai food. But I loved every single food item we ordered. Unfortunately, I could not name them as my Thai friend ordered for us, but even he approved. Service was super friendly and accommodating. I love how cute and casual this place is.

    Roy A.

    After reading all the great reviews, we decided to stop by for a late lunch. We placed our order, and our food arrived promptly. The drunken noodles with chicken were excellent, as was the steak plate. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the friendly service. It's a small, quaint restaurant with fantastic cuisine.

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    9 months ago

    I was so sick after getting take out from here. Be forewarned. I should have trusted my gut. Now my gut is suffering.

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    2 years ago

    This is a solid, casual place. Counter service. Friendly staff. Food as good as any other Thai nearby. Not fancy (I always get take out).

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    1 year ago

    Awesome food! The Pad Thai and Pineapple Fried Rice were the best in town. Will definitely be coming back!

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    2 years ago

    Service is fast and food is delicious. Recommend takeout as the restaurant is small and parking is tight.

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    Songbird - Sticky Crispy Beef

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    4.3(330 reviews)
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    Glad to revisit a place after a while to find they are still as good as they used to be. Jason…read moreknows his craft, makes on point recommendations, food remains fantastic, ambience is warm and inviting. Vesper Martini 6/5-hard to find such a clean, crisp, yet bright Martini. Midnight Sun 5/5-exactly as described Old Fashioned--reminiscent of a Clouseau Dan Dan Noodles--5/5 Harvest Sushi-4/5

    This adventitious find popped up on my way out of the city. In general, the outer suburbs are…read morebetter for Chinese food than DC itself, so I gave them a shot. My takeout was ready in timely fashion, and there was definitely some quality there. My kung pao tofu was a little sweet as the dish normally is, but also amply spicy as I requested and came with plenty of peanuts, extra-crispy tofu, and a few other vegetables. Lo mein was a fairly straightforward soy-garlic affair, though I must say I appreciated the option to add some tofu to that as well. My spring rolls came sauceless and were fairly basic and cabbage-y, but a decent way to round out a meal. I appreciated their thorough vegetarian labeling; of course some things were not available to me that I wish they would make vegetarian, but the most important thing is being able to make informed decisions. I skipped the ma po tofu this time, but they claim it offers genuine numbing sensations and they did enough to convince me that it might be worth coming back to try.

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    Southeast Impression - Hainanese Chicken Rice

    Southeast Impression

    4.5(455 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    Free parking
    Full bar

    Just found my new favorite restaurant in the DMV! I love Singaporean and Malaysian food so much but…read morethere aren't any in the 757 so really lucked out finding Southeast Impression so close to a random hotel we booked. The food came out really fast and our server was very attentive despite being busy. The decor was so spot on for Southeast Asia, I was transported there. There's an open kitchen and bar.They have an all gendered bathroom with a childcare station as well. I think I need to get a spicy serving rack for my house because I need it in my life. All the food we tried was amazing! Some stands outs were the chicken curry puff and duck wraps for appetizers. For mains the rendang and Khao soi. Honestly can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Will definetly be returning when I'm in the area!

    Solid 10/10 high-end restaurant! Very fast paced but service is still top-tier. Our server came and…read morechecked on us periodically. They also limit your reservation for 2 hours! Part of our family came 30 minutes later; we literally finished just on time. I'd recommend using the 2 hours to eat especially if you have a big group. Food is nothing to complain about. I thought everything was pretty authentic. And, portion sizes are good for the price. Nasi Lamek I got wasn't super oily and fried chicken was very well-seasoned. Appetizer platter is a good option if you don't know what to get. The panda crème brûlée was good, but I barely tasted the pandan. They might not have tables so I'd strongly recommend making a reservation!!

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    Kob Kun Fine Thai Cuisine - Chicken Red Curry

    Kob Kun Fine Thai Cuisine

    4.0(276 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Ventured out to the suburbs to check this spot this out. I kept reading reviews of how good this…read moreplace is, they say the best Thai! They start you off with some edamame; nice while you're waiting. Sauces are a nice pairing. We ordered the Tom kha and kanom jeeb. The soup was okay, I keep trying to find the same soup we had from other spot but sadly nothing comes close to that one. The dumplings were very good! Lots of meat in and on them. I ordered the pad Thai, the noodles were amazing! Sometimes they come out dry but this was spot on. Flavor was great, couldn't stop eating it! My husband got the crispy duck because a lot of reviews rave about it. He loved it! Said the flavor was amazing, duck was delicious, sauce was unique. Overall we really enjoyed our meal here! Everything is VERY reasonable priced. They get busy so try to make a reservation if you can. Check them out!

    It's so rare that I don't like a Thai restaurant but this one definitely let me down. I wanted to…read moretry this place because it was close to where we were one Saturday evening. But the place was pretty empty, and I think I can understand why. The food here in my opinion is below average. I ordered a medium spice level Drunken Noodles with Chicken but I swear this was Extra Spicy--this is coming from a person that has a pretty high spice tolerance. Not only that, but it had a very tangy flavor to it as well. I've never had drunken noodles be this tangy. It did not taste right at all. This is one of my go to Thai dishes that I have ordered at many many restaurants. My husband got the Kob Kun Fried Rice. His dish was okay, but sort of strange. They kind of just plopped some crab on top (see pic) and didn't actually mix it into the fried rice. The crab they put on top was kind of cold, while the rest of the dish was hot. I thought that was odd. Even then it was better than my dish. So my husband, who has an higher spice tolerance than me, offered to swap dishes with me but even he could not handle it. It was spicy in a truly unenjoyable way. This sucks because I ordered a medium and they did not take that into account at all when making it. I had to do what I very rarely do--I asked if I could kindly send the dish back and I explained my issue. They were nice enough to let me order something different. I got the green curry with chicken. Sad thing is I got this mild in an effort to not have the spice issue again. However this time, my curry was completely sweet. I do actually like some spice in my thai food so this whole experience really sucked. I feel like I've made better thai curry at home, I will not be going back.

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