I'm not in Herndon very much but after visiting a friend in the area, we decided to visit La Ong at the last minute. We were pleasantly pleased that the bistro did not have a wait and we were seated immediately without reservations. Looks like there is also outside seating once the weather really warms up. The menu consisted of many familiar items. Many of the dishes allowed for a choice of protein. For my entree, I went with the shrimp pad see ew. Though the portion was generous and the noodles were cooked well, the dish was a bit too salty for my taste. It also had a noticeable kick of white pepper, which I actually enjoyed - but the salt was overpowering. Unfortunately, not only did I finish a glass of water at the restaurant, I found myself grabbing another glass after getting home. La Ong is low-stress dining in a cozy spot. Service was friendly and parking was a breeze with plenty of spaces. read more

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I have been here several times because it is right across a friend's place. On my recent visit, I finally discovered the right dish to order and I must say this is something I will keep coming back for. Not pictured here but the Crispy Pork Belly with sticky rice was the star for me. We tried several other dishes, but this one really stood out. It was so good that we were craving it again just a few days later and ended up going back. Even thinking about it now is making me crave it again. In the photo is their papaya salad and another dish that I believe was siomai. I am not completely sure of the name, but it was good as well. The restaurant is easy to find since it is right next to a Starbucks. If you enjoy Thai food and love crispy pork belly, this dish is definitely worth trying. read more

La Ong Thai Bistro - Papaya Salad - Thai Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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I've been here a few times, mostly taking out. I wouldn't say it's the best Thai food in the area, but it's definitely solid. If there's one dish you have to order, it's the beef pad see ew -- so good! That alone keeps me coming back. read more

La Ong Thai Bistro - Pad See Ew Beef - Thai Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Came here for a birthday dinner for the first time and it gave average vibes. Let's start with the food. We got: Crispy calamari - mediocre at best, the batter was flaky but a lot of it fell off the calamari. Num Tok - its kind of like a strips of beef in a sour fish sauce and some herbs. Crispy Pork Belly - this was the most disappointing dish, there were maybe 8 slices of pork belly for a $21 dish the remaining was all chinese broccoli. It was extremely salty. Boat Noodle - never had boat noodle so want to try, it had pho noodles in a thick almost brackish, bloody soup. Quite interesting. Pad See Ew - This noodles in this dish was very fresh and soft and is tasty. No wok hei aroma unfortunately. Drunken Noodle - Just salty and spicy, prefer the Pad See Ew. Crispy Soft Shell Crab - this was on their special menu and we got two of these as the family usually loves this dish. The crab was in a crunchy batter and deep fried and sitting in a curry sauce. It was a lot better than the crispy calamari, the batter is different. Of all the dishes this was the best tasting but the sauce was still far too salty. Overall, the portion sizes here are tiny and every dish was very salty. Some dishes came with a little side dish of rice so you will definitely have to order more rice for how salty everything is. Each tiny side dish of rice is $2. There looks to be only two staff hosting, serving and waiting on the entire restaurant. Our main server had a stern look on her our entire meal. For the vast options of thai restaurants in the area, we won't be returning here. read more

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This is my go to spot! I have had so many of their apps, dishes, drinks, and desserts! It's definitely a comfort mom and pop shop I would go back to because it's chill and everyone is so nice. The location is convenient, good parking, and a family friendly vibe. Stay there or take to go! I'm coming back always for their Bua Loy! read more

La Ong Thai Bistro - Thai Ice Coffee, Thai Thai Iced Tea, Pad See Ew -Beef - Thai Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

We went here for lunch the day after Valentine's Day. We had Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls, Basil Fried Rice, and Kapow Chicken. The food was all really good, and the portion sizes of the fried rice and Kapow Chicken were very generous. I really enjoyed everything. At the end of our meal, they gave us free Valentine's Day cupcakes made by the chef. They were very good too. I like their booth seats because they offer more privacy. The staff are very kind and always keep a nice smile. This is my go-to Thai place. read more

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Had one of their special dishes, it was great. Khaosoi Chicken. Got it as it came, spice was perfect.

Doordashed this place tonight and I am obsessed!!! This is the best thai green curry I've ever had, SOOOO flavorful, and I've ordered green curry many times in my life. I love spice but it was a lot for me, I wish you could slightly adjust the spiciness level but it was still amazing and not too overpowering. The portions sizes are perfect! I also wish they used tofu sheets/yuba instead of tofu cubes because they are soft and absorb the curry better, but the cubes were still moist and really good. I also had the chicken satay, which was also amazing, and I was super happy to see the peanut sauce was chunky This is 100% the best thai food place I've been to in the area and I can't wait to try out more items from the menu later read more

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I had lunch on a weekend here. I'll probably be back in the future, but I'd sooner rather try a new Thai place than come right back to La Ong. Overall, the food is good, but there are better places out there. We had the papaya salad, tom kha gai soup, basil eggplant with chicken, green curry with tofu, and red curry with chicken. The tom kha gai soup was rich and creamy, but seemed unbalanced by any spice or sourness. There were good pieces of chicken and sliced white button mushrooms. Lots of Thai restaurants in the US use regular button mushrooms, but some use straw mushrooms which seem more authentic to me in Thai dishes, so I would have preferred those. The papaya salad had some good tanginess but it had almost no spice. It had a darker hue than other papaya salads I've seen. It might have had some tamarind sauce in it but it wasn't particularly distinctive. I would pass on this and I probably will try the larb next time. Both curries were flavorful and had an appropriate level of spice. If you like your green curry on the really spicy side, you should try to ask for it specifically (it had 2 spice stars listed on the menu, but didn't match the spice level of other green curries I've had in the area). Both curries seemed a little heavy on the coconut milk. The basil eggplant with chicken was very good. It was mild, but still had slices of green chili in it to keep the spice level up. The chicken, like in the soup, consisted of large thin slices of white meat. If you're into krapow, I would suggest ordering the krapow dish specifically, rather than this one. That's what I plan on doing next time. Overall, this is good food, but not on the level of other Thai restaurants that I'd give 4 stars to. All the dishes that had coconut milk in them seemed to be a bit heavy on that ingredient and it muted some of the spice and curry that I normally look for in spicy dishes. read more

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Wanted to give La Ong Thai a try, since I've been looking for more Thai restaurants, and I'm glad I found this place! The Food: I got the Beef Pad Thai and a Beef Thai Fried Rice. The Service: Ordered take-out, but the service was very good! Ordered my food, and it didn't take long at all. I got there early and was in and out quick. The Atmosphere: Nice, clean and spacious on the inside. The decor was very nice and homey as well. Overall, a 5/5. Food was absolutely delicious. I'll be back for sure! read more

La Ong Thai Bistro - Beef Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Cute little Thai restaurant in a quite shopping center in nice safe Neiborhood. The service it always good and they tend to remember the regular customer. Food always 5/5 - This is one the on my top 3 spot for BOAT noddle soup in NOVA. Boat Noddle Soup $15.95 5/5 - The noddle it cooks perfectly, and the broth is nice savory, hint of sweet, spice and you can tell they actually put some blood in there for more depth flavor like how local Thai make Boat noddle soup. Also, they put a great amount of beef in soup . Cripy Rice Salad (Nam Khao) $12.95 5/5 - Crispy deep fried rice ball crush up and mix with fermented pork (NAM) . Full of savory spice and sour, I do prefer it to be spicier but you can alter to your liking. I been coming here for so long and will continue to come back read more

I've added another favorite to my list! La Ong Thai Bistro is delicious! I came for a late lunch and was happy to see that they had several lunch specials to choose from. I ordered the pad thai with chicken and chose a spring roll as my side. The spring roll was perfectly rolled and I enjoyed the sauce. The pad thai was great! The noodles were perfectly cooked and not too thick like at some places. The sauce was great and very flavorful. I tend to judge first impressions of new Thai places by their pad thai and I can say this is in my top 3 in the Herndon-Reston-Sterling area! The server was very friendly and fun. The ambiance was cute with booths that lent themselves to privacy and interesting decor to look at. They had a special Thai beer on draft, which I plan to try next time I go. I tried my friend's drunken noodles and they were perfect - the spice level was great and the sauce had a lot of flavor. Overall, I appreciated that each dish came out beautifully plated and the noodles were perfectly cooked. Eggs were not overdone in the pad thai like you sometimes see. There appeared to be an attention to detail you don't find at all Thai spots. I plan to be back several times! read more

A wonderful Thai restaurant that serves more than just the standard fare. Highly recommend the fried calamari, some of the best I've had. Also the crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli. One of my fave Thai dishes, but not always on many menus in the DMV. We ordered delivery from my phone; food came quickly, nice hot and fresh. read more

Thai food has to be excellent to get a vote of approval in our house. My daughter in law and her mom are from Thailand. So, they are very picky when they go out to eat. La Ong Thai Bistro does the trick. Yesterday, we ordered my granddaughter's favorite shrimp pineapple fried rice. There were plenty of large shrimp and a delicious mix of vegetables and rice. She really loved it. Another menu item was the chicken satay. The chicken skewers were perfectly cooked and I loved the peanut dipping sauce. Yum! We also ordered pork pad see ew. There was a generous amount of tender pork and noodles. The sauce was luscious. This was my son's favorite. My favorite was the Hawaiian shrimp. Large shrimp, green beans, onion, bell pepper and pineapple. All covered in a mouth watering sauce. I couldn't stop eating it. Service was excellent. We ordered on the phone and it was ready for us when we arrived. It was still warm when it arrived. It was packed well for travel and it made it home with no spills. I can't speak to the ambiance, since I wasn't the person picking it up. But, I can say that it is my son's families favorite Thai restaurant and when you have two members who are from Thailand, that is pretty high praise. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. read more

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I was in the mood for Thai so I ordered takeout from this restaurant as it was right in the shopping plaza where I happened to be. I ordered green Thai curry w/ chicken, sticky rice and garlic spring beans. I found it interesting that the restaurant noted that they could not alter the spice level of their curries as most Thai restaurants can, however; I respected it. My order was ready in the designated time slot they said it would be and the woman at the hostess stand who gave me my order was friendly. Both the curry and the string beans were delicious and the curry had the perfect amount of spice. The sticky rice was perfectly cooked however the jasmine rice that came along with the curry was overcooked so I'm glad I had the sticky rice to sub. The portion sizes were smaller than what I would say most other Thai restaurants provide, however, it was still very filling, I will definitely be back. read more

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I was craving and in the search for boat noodles, which led me to this place. My review is only for the boat noodles, but it is so SO GOOD!! I've had a handful of boat noodles at other places in NOVA, but this may be my go-to spot moving forward. The broth is so rich and (maybe too) spicy. The portion of meat was generous. The bowl of boat noodles really hit the spot for me. read more

Update with more details on food options: The fried rice here is one of the best in class. Fried rice doesn't sound very adventurous for a foodie but trust me, this fried rice here is to die for! Get it with shrimp or crab meat or chicken or beef, it doesn't matter. I've tried them all and all of them were good. All the other Thai staples were also great. I usually rotate between fried rice, pad see ew, drunken noodles (it's like spicy pad see ew), and pad thai. I get Pad Thai the least because it's too sweet for me. Chicken larb and beef salad are bombs! I also get penang curry from time to time but I must say that one isn't the best I've ever had (it's a solid 7/10). All the other ones I mentioned are either 9/10 or 10/10. Another recent one I've tried and really like is Nua Swan - the dried beef with sticky rice. That combo works well. It's an appetizer portion. The veggie spring rolls I also highly recommend. I also occasionally order tom yum noodle soup. However, their noodles are quite too sweet for me so I don't crave them that often. I tried the whole fried fish one time and I didn't recall it to be good so I've never ordered again. They may have improved it since. The lighting is dim and the place has dark paints but the friendly waitresses brighten up your visit every time - even if you're just picking up your food. I've had their food ever since they opened many years ago. The food quality has been consistent every single time! read more

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We love it here. We like the to go orders. Every thing is great on the menu. When you customize they do it right. Love the names on the boxes. Cute place inside and out. read more

Still a fan! Tonight hubby and I shared a papaya salad and spicy eggplant basil pork. The papaya was a nice cooling sour contrast to the spicy. Main was chock full of pork and eggplant with a nice spicy heat level... just on my edge of spiciness! Always surprised how quickly things come out... so fresh and yummy! Thrilled they are so close to us. read more

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My to go lunch spot! I work in the plaza and I love coming here for a hearty and delicious meal. The prices are reasonable and the portions are large. My go to order are the Drunken Noodles. The noodles are always cooked perfectly and have a nice chewy texture. I usually get it with beef and shrimp. The proteins are never over cooked and tender. My second go to is the Panang Curry. It's rich and creamy, another good size portion. It's sweet but also has a great kick to it as well. The Thai Tea is also authentic and refreshing. It does not taste artificial or powdery. The service is always quick and kind. Will be continuing to dining here! read more

La Ong Thai Bistro - Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Food is always good. Only complaint I have , is that one time I ordered rice ( delivery ) with my order and they brought it to me in a ball wrapped in plastic . Other than that 0 issues read more

I ordered for take out and the food was great. Today I tried the basil eggplant stir fry with tofu. I really enjoyed that it was the firm tofu and not the hollow tofu skin some places give you. Flavor was delicious but my rice was a little hard. A little disappointed but nothing to cry about. I ordered medium spice and I thought it was definitely at a hotter level. I would say my spice tolerance is above average so something to just keep in mind if you don't handle too much spice well. Thai iced tea was also delicious. Looking forward to trying more from here in the future read more

La Ong Thai Bistro - Stir-Fry Basil Eggplant with Tofu - Thai Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

La Ong is a cool Thai spot with cozy outdoor patio seating. Be warned, there's *another* nearby Thai spot with a similar name, Luang Thai, so be sure to clarify on the restaurant name. This unfortunate mix-up led to a half hour delay to work out logistics b/w our group. Came here with family, and extended family. Group of four got seating in the patio outdoors. Initially a five minute wait, as there are only four tables in total. If I remember our table had: Tom Yum Noodle Soup Spring Rolls Drunken Noodles -- Chicken Pad See Ew -- Pork Spicy Basil Chicken (Fried Rice) All food was good. I especially am partial to the chicken basil fried rice (fried rice anything, really). Drunken noodles and pad see ew were able hand in hand equal. It did not help the dishes look really similar so it's hard to tell one apart from the other. All in all, decent food, and I'd recommend as a Thai spot in the Herndon area. Ofc, be sure to double-check the name of the spot to avoid mix-up's, as mentioned above! read more

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Oh so deliscious!! I went with my foodie partner. We feasted. For apps we got the calamari, spring roll and fried chive cakes. Amazing. The spring rolls were nice , crispy and hot. You get 3. The calamari is a smaller plate, but enough to satisfy. The fried chive cakes were plentiful. On the plate is what looks like a soy sauce, the chive cakes are square. I first had this style at the Thai festival in manassas. It is differnt from how I have had before, but non the less deliscious. The main dishes: drunken noodle, stir fried duck with basil, a fried fish platter( they are filets) with a sauce mixture and basil fried rice. Oh so filling, I couldn't stop eating. The duck was savory, not sweet, the fish was deliscious and not greasy and bountiful, drunken noodle is a pretty classic dish. Although it had heat, it wasn't the level I wanted, but....amazing. the basil fried rice had great flavor. I will be back!!! Unfortunately, I forgot to get a pic of the appetizers read more

La Ong Thai Bistro - Basil fried rice, drunken noodle, duck with basil, fried fish. - Thai Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

The tofu with extra vegetables is great. My husband likes the garlic beef. The service is wonderful. Good size portions for a fair price. We prefer to eat outside and the inside is a bit worn. read more

I'm not one to exaggerate. I love Thai food and I've tried dozens of Thai restaurants in the DMV. On a whim I found myself at La Ong in Herndon for the first time. Me and the gang put in a huge order and I tried most of the dishes and appetizers. Bang. Best Thai food I've ever had. And for a good price? I'm sold. Easy 5 stars for me. La Ong just earned a bunch of regulars from this trip. My ONLY con is I wish they had a wonton soup on the menu! I'm sure they would nail it. Hope to see this change in the future. read more

First time here, the food was good although I should have gotten the "shrimp Pad Thai" it absorbs the flavor well from the peanuts and other spices around it but the portion is excellent if you have a big appetite. Service and ambiance are okay since it is at a small businesses. read more

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The very worst food we've had in a very long time. Unsure if they have a new chef or they've created their own horrendous recipes. The fried rice and chicken were so spicy we couldn't eat it. Really hope they fix this because it's a (very!) hot mess. What a total disaster. read more

Horrible experience: "Crispy duck" is greased on Top with some sort of Bbq sauce. It is so hot and salty it's not edible. Red curry is supposed to have bell peppers and eggplant or as they have spelled it " egg plant" and it doesn't have either. It's also not tasty as it should be; both are missing the basil. Previous time we ordered here we ordered the Drunken noodles and they were incredibly spicy and salty, to the point you cannot taste anything you are eating. This food is gross and we will never order from here again. read more

This is now our go-to neighborhood spot for convenient and delicious take-out. There is a nice mix of standard and signature dishes, all meticulously prepared and packaged with care, and with friendly service. Cute place inside. read more

Parking: there is a ton of parking! It is located in the Fox Mill Shopping center, with a giant, so there is a ton of parking! It is on the corner of the strip mall. So no need to worry! Seating: there is a medium number of tables and seats. They also have booths. I have always been seated immediately and did not have to wait. However, during the weekends, it may get a little crowded. The interior is a little on the darker side, lighting and vibe. Food: their drunken noodle and fried rice is very good. On the other hand, their pad Thai is not the best here (it's very over cooked). My friends have ordered the pad Thai at different times and also think it's not the best here, but the other things are good. Bathroom: they have bathrooms in the back. Price: I think it's similar to other Thai restaurants. Their dinner prices are more pricey. Service: our cashier was very friendly and helpful! read more

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The food tastes very good, it feels like eating in Thailand. The atmosphere of the restaurant is good, clean, good service, and the staff speaks well. read more

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Staff was very friendly and the place inside is bigger than you think. It stretches down a bit and has plenty of seating. If you're looking for some great thai food this place is where you need to go. I like my food spicy and they sure delivered when I got the food. Serving size was also huge so it is shareable and price was not bad. read more

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Ordered some take-out. Just an order of spring rolls and two orders of shrimp pad thai. Spring rolls were hot and crispy, and dipping sauce was the perfect sweet/sour tang. Pad Thai was solidly a B+ and had 6 jumbo shrimp per entree. (I am admittedly a critic, though, as I learned how to make pad thai from the very chef who brought down Bobby Flay!) Interior looks very nice, and exterior features a patio for when the weather is nice again. Definitely coming back to try other things on the menu. read more

La Ong Thai Bistro - Side entrance with patio (when it's nice out) - Thai Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

As a Thai food enthusiast who makes it a point to try all the Thai restaurants in the area whenever I'm in a new place, La Ong Thai has easily become my favorite spot in the Herndon-Reston area. While it may not boast the extravagant decor or hype of the highest-rated Thai restaurants nearby, the food tastes just as good if not better. What makes La Ong Thai stand out is its consistency. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and served in generous portions. If you're a fan of bold basil flavors like me, their Drunken Noodle and Spicy Basil Fried Rice are very good. The basil truly shines in these dishes, creating a depth of flavor that's hard to find elsewhere. La Ong Thai might not be the fanciest, but it offers unbeatable value and taste. Whether you're craving authentic Thai food or simply want a satisfying, well-priced meal, this place is a must-visit. It's my go-to recommendation for anyone looking for quality Thai cuisine in the area! read more

Probably the best Thai food I have had in Herndon. The mint mojito was perfect, sweet and tangy. The Thai iced coffee wasn't too sweet. The green curry was spicy and the tofu was crispy. The drunken noodles were sweet and savory. Good patio seating outside and well lit. The service was very friendly. read more

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Outstanding. We love this place!! Thank you for the delicious food and the great service.

Delicious entrees and great service with al fresco dining. Ask the server for recommendations!

This is our go-to Thai place. While they aren't vegan or even vegetarian, they are very accommodating for everyone regardless of their dietary choices and the food is excellent. If you're looking for a laid-back place, check La Ong out. We highly recommend the chive dumplings, panang curry with tofu and the basil eggplant, drunken noodles and pad Thai. If you're interested in veg options just be sure to ask for no fish / oyster sauce or egg. read more

La Ong Thai Bistro - Chive dumplings - Thai Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

One of my favorite Thai restaurants with consistent quality and service in great location.