What an amazing cozy, intimate restaurant! It's located in a very old building in what's called the business area of Danville. The restaurant is decorated very tastefully keeping much of the old charm. My wife and I had a great conversation with the young owner. He worked at the restaurant for over 10 years and had the opportunity 2 years ago to purchase it. He is very passionate about providing a quality meal to every patron. Amazing young man! Now the food... We started with the calamari. Cooked to perfection. It had a tempura coating, very light and an assortment of vegetables added. Very creative. I had the curry with chicken and my wife had pho. Both dishes were seasoned and spiced nicely. Service was great and prices very reasonable. Note to the owner: you're doing a great job! Keep up the quality. If your expenses increase, don't do what many restaurants do and cut back on quality. Raise the prices if you need to. People will pay for quality. read more

I've had a lot of Thai and Moon River is always the best. Great service and nice atmosphere too!

Some of the best Thai food that I've ever eaten, and they even have food that pleases more picky, less adventurous American palates. The decor and ambiance are superb. The service is always wonderful. The prices are really, really reasonable. I go back again and again. read more

The food, service, and ambiance all were wonderful here. We had three cocktails that were all Asian inspired, one curry, and one duck special that day. It was all wonderful and high quality food. If we lived in town, this would certainly be a go to restaurant and bar, and from our first experience there, they would very quickly treat us like family. They were really welcoming. Thank you Moon River! read more

So delicious! Odd little walkway to get inside the restaurant, unmarked door and front patio that looks like a derelict house. As soon as you enter the door, you'll be in a hallway but to the right is a set of stairs, an employee will seat you. The menu is full of standard Thai food. The waitress was working the whole dining room (about 16 people including us) but was really efficient and our food came fast! A house salad is included so be sure to get the awesome house dressing on it, I would order a bottle to go home if it were available. My Garlic Chicken was perfect and my bf had Panang Curry which was not spicy so we both enjoyed it. read more

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I eat here once a week carry out and get the tofu pad see ew and chicken satay. Always good, always consistent. A little pricey but it's quality food! Absolutely recommend read more

If you are in Danville and want an excellent meal, this is the place for you. The service is efficient and we were seated immediately on Saturday night with no reservation. We started with the eggrolls which were were very good. Nicely cooked and tasted great. My wife is picky about egg rolls and enjoyed them very much. For mains we had two specials: Crispy basil Salmon and Crispy basil duck Both were exceptional. The presentation was top notch and the flavors were exceptional. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the duck pieces were lightly tempura battered and super tender. The rice was perfectly cooked as well. We eat thai a lot and this was on of the best thai meals we have had. Surprisingly pleased with this place. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Danville We come several times a year read more

I had had terrible time the night before, but my friends talked me into trying this place with them and it was a fantastic experience. The entryway is a little strange because the business is in a house, but otherwise the ambience is more upscale than you would normally expect, and they have a bar in one room and the restaurant in the larger part of the house. We were seated quickly, despite not having a reservation and our server was very friendly and really helpful. I chose to have their sake, ginger martini and ended up having two of them because they were so good! Our table ordered Pad See Ew, Pad Woon Sen, Yellow curry and Pad Thai. Everyone was completely satisfied, and I tasted each dish and confirm that every single one was delicious. I highly recommend trying them out if you find yourself in the Danville area. The entire experience was A.++ read more

Sojourning from Greensboro, found this little Gem on yelp and decided to make our first visit to Danville VA. We were quite pleased and very impressed with this very unassuming small dining place in a very unassuming part of town which was showing what I have just learned to be the Textile Mill town Exodus. Greeted sweetly at the door and our smiling waitress joyfully shared the menu items and answered all of our questions. Don't pass on the libations as I had the Bourbon Basil Old Fashion and the misses had the Ginger Sake Martini. Both excellent and we especially enjoyed the Martini. We moved on to the Fresh Spring rolls which were well adorned with Shrimp, shredded lettuce and cilantro accompanied with wonderful Peanut and Hoisen sauces to dip in. The Misses had the Masamman in which the balance was perfect and a Coconut forward in flavor of which we prefer. I had the Crispy Basil Duck and we both agreed it was some of the best Duck we had anywhere and the dish overall was so flavorful with nuance, spice, texture and skillful preparation. A great find and we promised to try the Mango Sticky rice upon our next return of which she highly recommended. A suggestion was made by our waitress to drive down main and take in all the old house mansions which was another thing worth doing if you haven't done it. Such an interesting town with such an interesting History. I hope for the towns sake it can bounce back because there is so much potential to be had there. read more

You can't go wrong here. I actually really like this Thai restaurant quite a bit that drinks are perfect. I've tried a few things here so far. It's been pretty good stuff and they know what spicy means. Yay.!!!! read more

One of the BEST Thai food you will have. Flavors- Service- Ambience- I would highly recommend this place. read more

Some of my husband's coworkers had been here many times and loved the food. We decided to give it a try. It's a small place, so there might be a little wait. It looks like a family run business. I had the pineapple fried rice with chicken and my husband had the Thai fried rice with steak (not pictured). The waitress got his order wrong (misunderstanding) and gave him steak pho. but she replaced it with the fried rice. I highly recommend this place. Everything was delicious. read more

Moon River Thai - Steak pho - Thai Near Me - Danville, Virginia

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place.. It's definitely a hidden gem in Danville but man am I so glad to have found it.. Food is amazing. Staff is so accommodating and friendly.. This spot is definitely my go to for date night. read more

Moon River Thai - Pad-Pad See-Ew Noodle - Thai Near Me - Danville, Virginia

Looks can be deceiving; we almost didn't go inside due to the outside appearance. Once we got inside it was cute with nice table settings that were worthy of a date night. The waitress was super nice and attentive. We got Chicken Satay; Tom Kha with tofu for the protein (not pictured but also beautiful); Panang Curry with chicken for the protein; "Crispy" Garlic Duck (to be fair, it was not even close to crispy when it arrived at the table due to the sauce it was in but it had great flavor) My husband and I are daydreaming about going back and trying everything on the menu. We will be back. read more

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Don't let the exterior fool you! This place had some of the best Thai food I've had in a while. The drinks were excellent!! The dining area is small & cozy. The service was phenomenal-very attentive & friendly! Will definitely be back! read more

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Very tasty. I had pad see ew beef and crispy vegetable spring rolls. All were very fresh and flavorful. Great service as well.

It is a hidden gem in Danville, VA. I recommend the Spicy Noodles if you go there. Service is quick at Moon River Thai as well.

Even though the waiter got our order wrong and we never received our Thai tea, this is the best option for Thai food in the Danville area. Our bill was adjusted, the food was good, and we enjoyed both of our dishes. read more

Moon River Thai - Thai Near Me - Danville, Virginia

We have been to Moon River many times during the 5 years we've lived in Danville. They have the absolute BEST Thai food we have ever tried. Tonight we went to celebrate our anniversary, and everything was excellent. Dinner starts with a salad served with the world's BEST peanut dressing - it is to die for. We ordered the vegetable crispy roll appetizer (always delicious!). I had the special which was a whole fried fish with chili sauce and vegetables. My husband had crispy stir fried pork (listed as fried chicken, duck, or pork). The entrees come with a generous portion of jasmine rice (great to help cool down the spice if you order a spicy dish). Previously we have had the Thai iced tea, which is ultra refreshing and sweet, Thai fried rice with shrimp, pineapple fried rice with shrimp or tofu, cashew stir fry, basil stir fry, and pad see-ew with tofu and vegetables. Every meal we have tried has been delicious. If you don't like spicy food, don't worry. There are plenty of mild options on the menu. They have a spice level listed on the menu at the bottom right hand corner. I am so happy to live just a couple minutes away. We will definitely keep returning!! read more

Moon River Thai - Tonight's special - Golden pampano (whole fried fish with pineapple chili sauce, vegetables, and jasmine rice) - Thai Near Me - Danville, Virginia

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Best kept secret in Danville!! I always go here to get my Thai fix. Never had anything bad from here.

If you want good Thai food in Danville, come here. Entrees range from $12 to $25, but most of the common dishes are around $15-17. An appetizer and an entree for me totaled up to $22. Given the small but elegant space, you'll have full attention of either one or two wait staff members who are very attentive. read more

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Great service very attentive. Food was great as well! I have tried a few different things all were very good. Love going for something different. read more

Very good service that was also prompt during dinner time. The food was very tasty and was presented very well. Great service from a wonderful staff. Highly recommend eating here if you're in the area. read more

What the pho?!! Everything that our lunch party of twelve tried at this little family-run Thai joint was PHOnominal! Half of our group ordered their savory pho (pronounced phuh). Both chicken and beef versions were downright delicious. I went with my favorite Thai rice noodle dish, Pad See Ew, which was perfectly prepared and presented. The piping hot spring rolls were low on grease and high in flavor. Our delightful server, Tri, was friendly, patient and attentive. Sanitation score was an A and everything was clean. Decor is sparce but atmosphere is pleasant. Overall, I'd say this place is definitely a Gotta Try. We hope to return on our next trip from Charlotte to our hometown of Danville. read more

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The best Thai food in this area, it is a hidden gem . I love the variety of curry dishes that are offered here. This is hands down the best Thai food in this area. Everyone should try this place and the atmosphere is so inviting. Service is exceptional, you definitely get what you pay for. read more

Dumplings were mushy, peanut sauce a bit watery,, pad Thai and basil beef were good., brown rice should be added as an option ..,

Food is amazing Service outstanding Ambience is quiet , soft and relaxing I will come again . read more

Don't judge a book by its cover or prologue. Walking into the restaurant, I found it old and unclear as to where I was suppose to go or for that matter where to stand to be seated. I ended up at or behind a register, and was asked if I needed help. I was then taken to an area of where my table was located but still was unclear as to what table I was to sit at, as the host/waiter just pointed in a direction and not a specific table. This issue was more of a restaurant design than a service issue. Confusing at best.... I ordered a side salad and a crispy tofu vegetable dish. Never got my side salad, but instead I did get a never ordered rice soup which turned out to be awesome, as was the main tofu dish! In summary, the food was delicious, service was good but confusing. I was charged for a side salad and a crispy tofu veggie dish. I'm giving Moon River Thai five stars because the food was very very good. Highly recommend without reservation, just to get lost trying to get to your table. read more

We recently visited the area and found this spot on Yelp. The reviews sounded amazing so we tried it out. It was a party of 3 and we each had different dishes. Let me tell you, everything was not only delicious but visually appealing. Jessie provided excellent suggestions and exemplary service. You can't go wrong with a stop at this quaint spot. read more

Service is great. Food is always delicious and I love that as someone who is gluten intolerant the chef is always happy to modify dishes for me! Always have a good look at the specials! You're in for a treat! read more

Best Thai food in the Southside. The service is great, and the owner(s) are pleasant and mean well. I remember when the owner shared with me that they would be leaving a few years ago but I'm glad they have stayed. The food is top tier. I'm a fan of the glass noodle dish Pad Woon Sen. read more

It is the most unlikely thing that a truly great Thai restaurant exists in Danville, Virginia, yet it does, and shouldn't be missed. This last visit, we learned that Jason, the young man who has worked there since its opening, is now the owner. His passion is apparent. We each had one of the signature cocktails, which were wonderful. Fried egg rolls for an app were light and crispy. My dining companion had drunken noodles, I did pad grapao. We both took food home, as the servings were plentiful. The location had kind of a funky entrance, to the left of the actual restaurant space. Don't be put off by that. Once inside, you'll find it calm and elegant, without being pretentious. We have a real love of good Thai food, and seek it out when we travel. This is a "do not miss" destination now, whenever we are passing through Danville. You won't be disappointed. read more

Arrived into Danville at 8:40pm. Called Moon Rover to see if I could grab a quick take out meal. They were very welcoming and had my order of Drunken Noodles ready in 15 minutes just before closing. read more

A true hidden gem in downtown Danville VA. I have enjoyed every meal at Moon River and can highly recommend it. The chicken and rice soup is phenomenal. The staff are always super friendly and attentive. read more

Excellent food! We eat here every time we are in Danville! Love the green curry! Service is fantastic!

We have been here numerous times and always get outstanding service and delicious food. We have tried many different dishes and everything has always been great. We even have brought our friends after having such wonderful experience and they now are hooked as well. read more

Moon River Thai is an awesome place to eat. Food is excellent and service is wonderful. Stop by if you are looking for a local Thai place to eat. You won't be disappointed. read more

Ate at this place for 6 years and has always had some good Thai food! And their Thai tea is so good!

Danville is one of those places I never thought I would visit. It's also one of those places I never thought I'd find good thai food, but that's exactly what I found at Moon River Thai. I happened to be in town for work a couple of times, and found Moon River on Yelp/Google Maps when looking for a place for lunch. It can be a little hard to find on the road since it's at a weird spot on the intersection without super obvious signage, but I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the interior of the restaurant was. Most importantly, the food was fantastic! I came back for lunch twice and both times the curry was amazing. I had a red curry with beef the first time, and I think green curry with chicken the second. The curry was perfectly balanced with great flavor and just enough heat. Maybe I am used to Boston prices, but I couldn't believe that my lunch was only $10 before tax and tip. If they had a place like this in MA close to where I live, I'd probably visit once a week. read more

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I had the Tom Kai soup, the satay chicken to start and the Crispy Garlic Chicken and I asked for it spicy. This place was packed but the service was great. And the food was really fresh and good too. The Crispy Garlic Chicken was one of the best Thai dishes I ever had. Really really good. Can't take a picture because there was nothing left lol. read more