Surreal Thai completely exceeded my expectations--an easy 5 stars!…read more From the moment we walked in, the service was outstanding. The staff was incredibly attentive, friendly, and genuinely knowledgeable about the menu. Their recommendations were spot on and made the entire experience even better. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with bold, vibrant flavors. You can truly taste the balance of spices in each bite--perfectly executed without overpowering anything. From the rich, savory sauces to the fresh herbs and perfectly cooked seafood, everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Not only does the food look amazing, but it delivers on flavor in every way. It's rare to find a place that nails both presentation and taste this well. If you're looking for amazing Thai cuisine with top-tier service and unforgettable flavors, I highly recommend Surreal Thai. I'll definitely be coming back!

Tried out the Thai Kitchen for the first time. Ordered the Som Tum (Papaya Salad) and the Drunken…read moreNoodles with extra chicken. Both were extremely tasty and well prepared! Yummo! #ThaiKitchen

Nice and quiet place with a comfortable setting. Went for lunch during the week and ordered the…read moreSpicy Basil Fried Rice with shrimp. I ordered it crazy hot and it wasn't quite hot enough for me, however, the waitress proactively brought out the spices I could add to it, which helped me get it to the spice I wanted. The flavor was great, the food was fresh, and it came out quickly. Served was nice and attentive. Would recommend!!

I couldn't believe how many different restaurants were in this small strip mall. We gave this Thai…read moreplace a try and it was good. I only got to try one dish, the Pad Se Ew, and it was good. They didn't ask me about spice level, and I didn't think to say anything, so it was a little under-spiced for my tastes, but the right amount of mild for my companion. The service was very good. The inside was cool. They had "greenery" on the walls and hanging from the light fixtures. If I wasn't there only because I was at a nearby hotel after a flight cancelation, I would try this several more times!

The employees are so nice and polite! The food is great and one entree is a lot of food for such a…read morelow price. The decorations and music were great and the vibe was very chill. There is an allegedly a bathroom but only for customers. Both a sit down and take out restaurant/cafe.

This casual Thai restaurant features a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere with cute decor, including…read moredecorative objects and plants in a spacious, high-ceiling layout. The friendly and attentive staff ensures prompt service, making it a reliable choice for delicious Thai food. The lunch special offers great value: for $12.95, you get a pad thai noodle dish plus a choice of appetizer. The vegetable soup was plain and lacked taste, but the pad thai was flavorful, with a signature flavor and perfectly cooked noodles, enhanced by chicken and peanuts for added protein and texture. The crispy pineapple shrimp fell short of expectations and lacked true crispiness, which was disappointing. Although the portion initially looked generous, it was mostly served atop a bed of lettuce, which made it seem fuller. My Thai coffee with creamy cheese was exquisite--its subtle sweet cheese foam perfectly balanced the coffee's bitterness, turning it into a dessert-like treat.

This is now my favorite Thai Place. Their pad Thai and duck rolls are amazing. The restaurant…read moreitself is smaller than it looks but the people and the food make up for it. It very much is a sit down restaurant, so it takes some time to have a meal, and does have restrooms. Also has a wide selection of drinks. Limited on dessert options though.

Food (5/5): The pad Thai with tofu (no bean sprouts) is my favorite- I get it for lunch every time…read moreI come here!! Service (4/5): Service is hit or miss here but generally good. Everyone is really nice, it's just that we come here for lunch and need the check immediately. Ambiance (4/5): It's good here unless it's super busy.

Thai Basil in Chantilly, Virginia, is operated by the acclaimed Chef Nongkran Daks, who became…read morewell-known after winning a Pad Thai cook-off against Bobby Flay on Food Network's Throwdown with Bobby Flay. Renowned for authentic Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients and without MSG, I finally visited after hearing many praises. The staff was friendly, and their spice level recommendation was spot-on. The atmosphere was a bit dated but decorated with numerous Thai artifacts, paintings, photographs, and ceramics, creating a warm and inviting setting. The Khanom Jeep, a Thai steamed dumpling, was dry with a thick skin and a somewhat bland flavor, while the Kuay Tiew Moo Toon (stewed pork noodle soup in herb broth) from their Thai Select menu was outstanding. The pork was tender, complemented by meatballs and bean sprouts for added texture, and the black peppers and spices balanced the sweetness perfectly. The menu features many dishes, and I look forward to trying more soon.

TL;DR: 3.8 stars - large portions, noodle dishes were solid…read more Came here for an early dinner on a Friday night and was able to grab a seat before it got much busier. SERVICE: Service was very nice and attentive. Food took a a little while to come out, but wasn't too bad. FOOD: ~Thai Tea (4.25): Definitely one of the better Thai Teas I have had in the area. Good tea flavor, creamy, and not too sweet. ~Pad thai (3.9/5): Decent flavor and the portion was giant. ~Drunken noodle (3.5/5): Was okay, but tasted more like padseew than drunken noodles. Didn't come with peppers/tomatoes like I've normally seen ~Fried whole fish special (2/5): Was very disappointed in this dish. It was very crispy, but the fish meat was overcooked/dry and under seasoned. The garlic sauce that came with it was also just okay. Would come back here for their noodle dishes and maybe try some of their curries.

Came here to visit friends and she recommended this place. We were a party of 7…read more Space was kind of cramped and every single table was filled up on this Friday night. Service was slow due to this but not unfriendly or anything. Menu was varied and everything looked good. I ordered the Crybaby noodles that apparently was from a Netflix show? BF ordered Pat's Pad Thai and it looked great. We also got an appetizer sampler that had the best papaya salad I've ever tried. My noodles were super tasty but I would've swapped out the celery with...almost anything else--bak choy, scallions, cilantro, etc. Presentation was awesome and taste of everything was wonderful. I looked at everyone else's dishes and they seemed amazing. Prices were medium to high but portions were reasonable. Would come back if I ever visited One Loudon again!

Let me start off with the positives, because I really don't like leaving bad reviews, and if you…read morekeep this in mind, you might actually enjoy some great food. The positive is that the food was fantastic. I ordered the Lamb Massaman, and my wife got a yellow curry seafood dish. Both were delicious and more than enough food for each of us, but it was so good we managed to finish it all. We're foodies, and honestly, we'd probably order takeout from here in a heartbeat. For takeout alone, this would be an easy 5-star review, no question. Now, onto the bad. I've been to countless restaurants, both great and terrible, and this was the first time I genuinely felt like walking out. My wife felt bad, but I actually set a three-minute timer, and the server barely beat it. And by that, I mean bringing our drinks (our very first order) after a 45-minute wait. When we first sat down, the server came by within three minutes to take our order, but I asked for a few more minutes. Ten minutes later, we put in the drink order. My wife and I couldn't agree on appetizers, so we asked for a little more time before ordering the entrées. Fast-forward 45 minutes, and we were still sitting there waiting on our drinks, while the table next to us arrived, got their drinks, and even received food all within 30 minutes. It felt like our server was far more focused on bussing and resetting tables to turn covers than actually taking care of the guests already seated. I told my wife we should just get up and go somewhere else; after all, date nights are rare for us, and we deserved a better experience. To make matters worse, when the drinks finally arrived, they were just okay; they tasted watered down and didn't impress me at all. Unless I see consistently great reviews down the line, I'm never setting foot in here again. The atmosphere didn't help, either. It was loud, with the background music turned down so low that you could clearly hear everyone around you shouting and laughing. The place would definitely benefit from turning the music up a bit to drown out the noise. Maybe my expectations were high, but at $28 to $30 per entrée and $16+ per drink, our bill came out to $110 before tip for two plates and two drinks. For that price, it was hands down the worst dining experience I've had anywhere.

came for an early dinner, the restaurant was fairly empty, there was no wait, we were seated right…read moreaway. the service throughout was very good, friendly, attentive, and efficient. this is not a cheap eat spot, pricing is reasonable, lands mid range. everything we ordered were delicious and came in decent portions, except the duck roll. The duck roll has hard not chewable meats in all of them, we had to spit them out. Papaya salad can use a bit more thai seasoning, the spicy level was good. Pad thai was very yummy so were the veggie dishes. the atmosphere was so-so, furnitures definitely need to be updated, as they will be going through renovations in September. the cute figurine on the walls were adorable. located in a busy shopping center, parking can be difficult to find at times. do recommend put up a mirror in the restrooms during your next month renovations. foodies of @WineDinenVacay enjoyed majority of this visit, plan to return post renovation.

TLDR: absolutely recommend this place. Some of my favorite Thai food in the area! The Drunken…read morenoodles with medium spice and the Ka Prow fried rice are two of my favorite dishes. My wife and I finally decided to try this place after years of saying "one day". We've now ordered twice in the past 2 weeks. The first time we ordered the Ka Prow fried rice and the drunken noodles with medium spice and chicken. I ordered the lunch size drunken noodles and it was a good amount of food! They were the best drunken noodles I've had around here by far. And the Ka Prow fried rice was so smoky and full of flavor! It makes all other fried rices feel boring in comparison. This time I ordered the Kao Soi chicken. It had a delicious red curry sauce and two whole chicken legs with the egg noodles. I loved how rich the flavor of the soup is. The full grilled squid was something we ordered on our first time and it was also really good but I think a tad overcooked. I can't really speak to service other than the staff being friendly when I've walked in to grab our order. But the inside of the restaurant is cozy. We will definitely keep coming back here and highly recommend it if you're in the area.

My favorite Thai restaurant! The foods are always very tasty…read moreand the staff provide a great service! And nice interior setting, but still comfortable. The problem is I like ordering the same items over and over.... I should have tried something new to try out!

We are long time customers of this business. Many years a customer. I think we will be taking a…read morelong break from Sakoonthai, and going elsewhere. I ordered the following chicken: "Ginger Flavored: Stir fried with fresh ginger, onions, black mushroom, snow pea, baby corn, bell pepper in our special black bean sauce" There was no black bean sauce. Zero. Black bean sauce has a distinctive look to it, to be sure. There was barely any sauce, and what little sauce was there, was a perfectly clear sauce. I did call the restaurant right away to let them know, because I did not eat what I received. My dinner was not good and a complete waste. Unfortunate. Even more unfortunate was the fact that the person I spoke with did not seem to either believe me or care. I will add a photo of what I received in a bit. I was very much looking forward to this food so feeling mostly disappointed, is all.

If you're looking for outstanding Asian food, this place is absolutely worth seeking out. The…read morelocation is a little tucked away, but the food more than makes up for it. The portions are incredibly generous, and every dish we tried was delicious. The drunken noodles were packed with flavor, the fried rice was perfectly cooked, the Tso's chicken was excellent, and the steamed fish was fresh and beautifully prepared. The highlight of the meal was the spectacular tableside Flambé dessert--it was both delicious and a fun experience. The service was exceptional. Our waitress was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. The owners were also warm and welcoming, adding to the wonderful dining experience. And don't skip the beer--it was fantastic! Great food, generous portions, outstanding hospitality, and excellent value. We'll definitely be back.

I saw this place named on some guy's list of best restaurants in NOVA. We only ordered 4 dishes so…read moreI can't speak for the rest of the menu. But what we did get was pretty darn good (if a bit pricey)! The style is much more authentic, so if you're looking for something like Hunan Cafe (Greenbriar), or that NOVA institution China King, this is different. Is it better? For the most part, yes. (But I still crave that Americanized sweet, spicy, glazey brown sauce that comes in slight variations in so many dishes). I had the hot and sour soup, Szechuan spicy fried eggplant sticks, Taiwanese rice noodles with fried tofu, and the Chengdu twice cooked pork. Everything was excellent, except....the hot and sour soup. Honestly, Hunan Cafe and China King beat the pants off this place's hot and sour soup. Here, it was a bit too sweet. It had some red chilies in it, but I could not detect much white pepper. And it's a vegetarian version, so no small bits of chicken or pork. I'd skip this the next time I order from here. But the other dishes... amazing! The noodles were light-tasting but still delicious. The eggplant was garnished with cilantro, garlic, salt, and red chili sauce. The twice cooked pork was sauteed with sliced leeks and the same red chili sauce. I think that's the fresh, zingy, spice flavor profile I like that can't be found at Americanized Chinese restaurants. Sure, China King has its place and I'll still go back there when I'm close (RIP China King Fair Lakes and Herndon). And admittedly, I go to that awful Panda chain occasionally because I never learn. The unfortunate thing is, I'll more likely go to these places than Cheng's because of the price. The pork dish was $21 and the noodle dish was $19. My total bill came to $60 before tax and tip. If I need to stuff my face with a Chinese umami bomb fast, I'm probably going to the other places for $15-30. I do want to try the rest of the menu at Cheng's, but it's going to be a drawn-out process for the sake of my wallet. I'd be remiss if I didn't include a comment from my dining partner. She compared the quality and taste of the food at Cheng's to Peter Chang's (either Peter Chang's-Herndon, or Mama Chang Fairfax). A high compliment. But she said the value is better at those places' AYCE options than what we got at Cheng's, and I agree. If you've been to none of these places, you have to try them all at least once.

Adorable restaurant. Friendly service. I went alone for a working lunch and had the 911 Fried Rice…read moreand it was soooo good. I ordered it spicy and it was! The Thai iced tea was very good, too. I will definitely return and look forward to trying more items on the menu!

Ran across this place randomly coming to get coffee at MOTW coffee. The restaurant was not that big…read morebut super cute and homey feeling with cute girly flower room decor. The service was super good given that I was so indecisive and asking so many question regarding the drink because they have so many cute drinks The food presentation was top notch even just for lunch special. Not only did it look good, it tasted amazing. Crispy Duck Kapow 5/5 - So good , the duck was crispy on the outside and nice and perfectly cook in the side. The basil sauce on it was nicely flavor and coated with sweet, savory with hint of spicy Prik Gleur Shrimp 5/5- Heaven crispy light batter shrimp deep fried and then toss in sauté in some garlic spicy sauce. It was so good next time , ia m going to have to order dinner size. The cripsy batter green bean was also good and umami