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    Nalak Thai

    4.3 (68 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Sharon H.

    The Nalak Matcha Flight is cute and a bit gimmicky but it's a lot of fun. Matcha is ok quality and the mango and strawberry uses oat milk, no substitutes allowed. I liked the coconut cloud and Thai tea, but it's really just a fun drink. You don't need high quality matcha for it. The color was a bit dull, but it doesn't really matter when it becomes a sweet drink. Their food is better in my opinion. The Thai Beef Steak special is good, a fair amount of meat and veggies with a lovely teriyaki-flavor savory sauce. The veggies were wet though and watered down the sauce though. The panang curry is not too creamy. Both great with rice. The grilled skewers were good and well grilled and came with a warmed sweet and sour sauce. Overall, a good spot but nothing too special. They have a lot of different items to choose from and lots of matcha options, but I would not say anything was necessarily high quality at the price point. I do want to try the black sesame matcha next time.

    Tiramisu Creme Matcha
    Khanh-Chau M.

    Pretty quick and attentive service and experience! I enjoyed my food and drink here. I enjoyed the tiramisu matcha although was confused at the concept at first, but mixing the tiramisu and matcha was quite good! The duck was tasty and filling - perhaps a bit more pricier than I was expecting though. Good spot for Thai food with nice vibes!

    Chicken Pad Thai
    Nou Nou S.

    I was finally able to make a visit and brought along two friends who were visiting from Greece. Surprisingly this restaurant is surrounded by other establishments such as Hyderabad House, BBQ 21 and Yi Fang Taiwan Tea. As you walked in, you will be mesmerized by the unique light fixture, modern and sleek interior and comfortable atmosphere. There were 7 items ordered: 1) Moo Ping 2) Fried Tofu 3) Beef Salad 4) Pad Thai 5) Panang Curry 6) Mango Sticky Rice 7) Drunken Noodle. When the moo ping arrive to the table, the grilled pork skewers were tender, nice charred and delicious. The fried tofu were colossal, lightly fried, served with a sweet chili pineapple sauce but be careful on your first bite as the interior is piping hot. As you carefully dip the tofu in the sauce, they are tender, bouncy and delicious. We can't forget about the beef salad, the combination and flavors were on point. The slice beef was so tender that was accompanied by cucumbers, red onions, romaine whites, green onions and drizzle with a spicy lime dressing which makes this dish so refreshing and delicious. The chicken pad thai was incredibly amazing, one of the stables of Thailand. The panang curry with tofu and broccoli was tasty and good. For dessert, we got the mango sticky rice. Everything about this dish was on point, just wish there were a little bit more of the coconut syrup and the rice was very moist. There wasn't any mung bean toppings unless they ran out. Unfortunately their drunken noodles with beef were good and tasty but their wide noodles were overcooked and the slice beef were cooked inconsistently. Some beef were tough ànd the ones under the pile of noodles were tender. Our server Zinny was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. For each dish, they will ask how your spice level is and implement to your liking. We had excellent service, as all staff members were friendly and will stop by your table to check on you. I would definitely make another visit to try other items on their menu.

    Annie P.

    This is my new favorite Thai place in the area! Nalak serves modern Thai cuisine with a twist -- there's a mix of classics, comfort food, and street food. They also have a wide selection of matcha coffees and other coffee/tea drinks to have with your meal. It's not something you usually see at Thai restaurants, and they have several creative options that are worth trying if you're a matcha fan. The service was also excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. Overall, Nalak Thai is a solid spot in Fairfax if you're looking for flavorful Thai food in a modern setting. Definitely a place I'd come back to over and over again!

    Anna N.

    The interior is decorated nicely, spacious, and clean. The workers were also very friendly and attentive! My favorite part was the matcha! There are so many different types of specialty matchas with different fruits and toppings. I really enjoyed my fig matcha! The matcha mousse was better than matcha milk base which was a little grainy. I really like how the matchas come with a fun little gift too! The entrees were good, but a little too sweet for everyone's preference. I think I would definitely come back for the drinks!

    Cam H.

    4.8/5 Such a cute Thai spot! The interior has soft, warm lighting that makes it perfect for a cozy, casual dinner. The vibe feels intimate and relaxed. The drunken noodles were the standout for me. Super umami, savory, and well-balanced with that perfect sweet-salty-spicy combo. We also tried the red curry. The broth itself was flavorful, but I wish the seafood (especially the shrimp and scallops) had absorbed more of the curry as they tasted a bit separate from the sauce rather than infused with it. Service was excellent, staff very friendly and attentive. They checked in on us multiple times without being overbearing, which I always appreciate. Overall, I'd definitely come back, especially for the drunken noodles.

    Tom Yum Mama Soup
    Jordan U.

    Found Nalak from instagram and decided to give it a shot! They've only been open for 2.5 months but they are already killing it. The decor and vibes were wonderful, nicely decorated and not overly loud. They are known for their matcha, so our table tried the black sesame, tiramisu and the ube Thai tea. All three were delicious and not overly sweet. To share, we started with the crab rangoon, spring rolls and drunken noodles. All three were very tasty and fresh! For entrees, I got the tom yum mama and my friends got the pork belly, duck and panang curry. The tom yum mama was to die for! Loaded with seafood, noodles and the broth was delectable. Though I didn't try the other dishes, similar reviews came from my friends - everyone loving their dishes! Our waitress was very attentive, kind and helpful with suggestions! We will be back!

    Khao Soi Noodles
    Amala S.

    The crispy duck kra pow was absolutely delicious and I would come back again and again for this dish. It paired well with the som thum to add a little freshness between the savory-ness of the duck. The crab rangoons were also surprisingly delicious and the sweet sauce paired perfectly with it. The Khao soi was personally not my favorite dish. The soup was on the lighter side and seemed a little watered down. I'm use to this broth being a thicker, richer curry broth. The Thai tea was also very flavorful and well made. Overall I would come back to try some other dishes and drinks on their menu.

    Black Sesame Thai Tea
    Matthew S.

    For a Thai restaurant a very good addition to your rotation. Small, like a lot of these good-kitchen Thai spots, with a quick-gloss glow up decor for a simple modern dinner vibe. The unique part compared to most -- go to the back menu and its drinks section of the tea-blends and other options where they stand out. You get the ability to find some nice add ons to really replace any need for any other outing for a bubble-tea or the like, they'll have you covered. On a Friday evening, their small space fills up - so be ready for a potential small wait. Seats do rotate fairly quick for the small table style. A good option for shared plate or whatever singular need you have, while being better than a lot of the other nearby Thai spots.

    Pineapple fried rice and beef drunken noodles
    Sujin Y.

    The food was soooooooo gooooodddddd!!! We even had drinks and that was sooooooo goood too!! They kept on checking if we needed anything and was so nice and attentive. The mood there is soooooo pretty!! I love the ceiling and whole decor is so cute. I think it's rare to find something that hits everything service, food, and the aesthetic but they do have it all!! You must go and try!!!

    Chicken vegetables stir fry and Basil Fried Rice
    Ash C.

    Had my birthday dinner here with a few close girlfriends. They arranged the biggest table for us in the middle of their quaint little space. The service was quick and attentive. We ordered from their mocktail menu which looked yummy and had alot of variety. I got a mango mocktail which was good. For entrees we got the chilli wings and the steamed dumplings. Both were good. For entrees we tried their chicken vegtable stirfry and the basil fried rice. We are used to thai restos in the area asking you your spice preference so when they did not, we were curious and asked and they said we usually make the food non-spicy unless someone especially asks. I thought that was different than what we were used to. The stir fry was ok - nothing exceptional. The basil fried rice was yum and we really enjoyed that. I saw a couple friends order a noodle dish which came with fried chicken and that was unique. Overall good meal and they accommodated us nicely. We thought it was on the expensive end when the bill came but the again, what is not nowadays?!

    Penang curry with pork belly
    Dickson L.

    Hip and modern little Thai restaurant in the plaza next to Great Wall Chinese supermarket - lots of parking. We came in as a party of 2 on a Friday evening and was able to get a seat right away. The place was filling up and the ambiance is a contemporary low-key vibe, soft hip hop, more of an east coast than west coast feel. We ordered the Penang curry with pork belly and since it was our first time, a Pad Thai with crispy chicken - just to set a baseline. The curry was bomb. Definitely has authenticity, really thick and aromatic - rich with coconut and lots of peanut flavor. Has just enough spice to make the dish tang and enough citrus to brighten the taste. The pairing works really well with the crispy pork belly and broccoli. It comes with a small bowl of rice and just slabbering the curry all over really hits the spot. Extremely well constructed dish. The Pad Thai was quite interesting. It's a bit more pan fried than I'm typically used to (which I personally appreciate) but they add some sort of mystery ingredient that I don't normally encounter in pad Thai . Vinegar? Mint? Lemongrass? It kinda works but thought it was just a tad overpowering, made us measure our bites instead of just wolfing it down like typical pad Thai. The crispy chicken however was phenomenal. They definitely marinate the chicken before breading and crisping it, and it really pops out. Super juicy and compensated for the unexpected pad Thai flavor. It's a bit pricy, but the food itself is well crafted, kudos to chef and team. Nice date night spot, but wouldn't be a regular there. Elevated Thai is an interesting concept that certainly could be a niche. tldr; tasty Thai spot, keeping true to classic favorites while sprinkling in their own modern twists. It's a bit pricey for Thai food, but worth checking out

    Christine H.

    My friends and I were enticed by a post we saw on IG so we decided to check Nalak Thai out. It is located in a shopping center with plenty of parking. They do not have their liquor license yet so no alcoholic drinks are available. Onto the review.... TBH, we were very disappointed. The service was fantastic, however, the dishes were overpriced and not that great. They were a bit on the sweeter side and the price of adding protein was higher than most other Thai restaurants. The dishes were also a smaller portion than what I usually get at other restaurants as well. The mango in the mango sticky rice dish had an odd taste to it. Overall, I will not be back since there are much better Thai options around.

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