The place is quite busy around 7pm on Friday night in the heart of McLean. It's a small and cozy restaurant. The foods service are good. We had Tofu Tod for appetizer and crispy Rock fish with Pasa Thai Panama Curry as main courses. read more

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I recently moved from U street corridor to McLean. McLean is lacking good restaurants in my opinion. But Pasa Thai is one of the few places i enjoy and i enjoy it frequently -- 2-3 per week. The staff are welcoming and professional. Always a smile on their face and always attentive. And the food is even better than Beau Thai and other spots in dc. Must haves: Golden String Beans. Crispy dried beef Ask for the crispy duck basil. Not on menu so you need to specifically ask for. Incredible..... the beef is a great option too! Pad see u is tasty as is the drunken noodle. The mango and sticky rice is also great during season. It can be slow at peak hours on Friday and Saturday night because the kitchen is quite small. But the food is some of the best you'll find in the area. Definitely give it a try. read more

We had an excellent lunch here. They had all the typical favorites and they were all tasty. See my photos. We ate outside and it was very nice, great staff too. I recommend this place and will return read more

Panang curry, pad thai are all great. Fried tofu is not as crispy as I would prefer (more on the puffy side) and veggie rolls are pretty generic, perhaps frozen and not made fresh. But the people are friendly and food always smells good. read more

I think this place could be easily overlooked - like many of Mclean's restaurant but it's pretty solid. Definitely a 3.5. The decor is a little weird - last time there was a large bw picture of a slightly undressed lady, and then there's the metal siding on the bar that looks like the bottom of a car repair shop. Those things aside though, the food is good, and occasionally outstanding. It's definitely a place that I'll bring people too if I don't feel like traveling very far, and also it's a surprising location. Usually there's a fair amount of people inside, service is good. Never, ever get tea. They decided to go the route of specialty teas, which is... not my style, but ok, sure. Too bad it came out in lukewarm water, making it impossible to steep. It was so bad that we sent it back for boiling water (I almost never complain), which took a while, and still came out somewhat tepid. Which is absurd, who doesn't have hot water? esp for $5 a cup. That gripe aside, definitely worth a try. read more

Small Thai restaurant that is nicely decorated and has a cool bar serving of all things Stella Artois on tap!!! Liquor and beer is expensive though as well as the food. The food is good though and service is fast and friendly. read more

Pasa Thai - Thai Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Went to this place for lunch and it was probably the best red Curry, chicken I've had in the northern VA area. The chicken was cooked just right and plenty of it. I also really liked that they put Thai green peppers in it to give a little kick! My main complaint is that this was lunch and I thought the pricing would be more reasonable. Paid $11. read more

Pasa Thai - Thai Red Curry, Chicken - Thai Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

This place is little secluded and hard to locate. There are two Thai restaurants in the same small complex so makes it more competitive. They have decent patio seating but the view is not that great though so we decided not to sit inside. It is a small place with limited seating. We ordered papaya salad to start with. The dish said it is comes with shrimp. When our salad came out it had just one shrimp in the whole salad sticking onto a stick, it was disappointing. For entree's we ordered Pad Thai and red curry. My husband said his Pad Thai was good. My Curry was okay and lacked salt. read more

The food is very average and the portion sizes are small for the price. Service is meh. Just not the greatest Thai restaurant.

My experience with Pasa Thai over the years hasn't been all that bad but has been very mixed. The first time I came here was back in 2002 or 2003 and I remember how much I loved it they really pushed me here to love Thai food so much. Everyone here orders the pad Thai it's good but compared to other Thai restaurants nothing worth buzzing about. Unfortunately years ago they used to be more consistent with their food now it's pretty much hit or miss. For example, their seafood dishes used to be delicious years ago however the last time I had it it was so lackluster and tasteless. The best comparison I can make is that pasa Thai is the PF Changs of Thai food in Northern Virginia. The food is good sometimes and forgettable other times. It isn't something memorable like it used to be but it's not bad either. It's typical Thai food but it can be either really good or bad it all depends here as it's overall pretty much a mixed experience. read more

Doesn't look like anything fancy but the Thai is delicious, super fresh and looks/tastes healthy. I love the duck rolls...out of this world...as well as the Pasa Thai dumplings. The shrimp dishes are perfect, extra large and super fresh. Really a local gem! read more

Don't waste your money. The Summer Rolls appetizer was brown lettuce with a bunch of cabbage - no taste. The Ka Prow Tofu, which was supposed to be spicy, was in some sort or almost tasteless soy sauce mix and had no spice. Tiny overpriced portions. Find a better restaurant. read more

The food is really good. I usually order Keemao and fried rice. It's very tasty. The service is also nice. But the portion is abit less compared to the price. Also, they have signature dishes which I would love to try one day. read more

I would give ZERO STARS if it was an option. FYI--I've NEVER given a restaurant a 1 star before. However, this restaurant compelled me to do so. For many years I've patronized this restaurant (dine-in & carry out). Generally, my experiences were favorable. But, I have to admit, in the past 2-3 years the quality of the food was gradually decreasing. I ordered a very basic order for carry out--fried rice and Pad Thai. First, I will say their prices are absolutely NOT WORTH the actual food quality you receive. To be completely frank, the ingredients they used remind me of the quality you get from a typical shopping center Chinese restaurant that specializes in carry out only. And the spring rolls were HORRENDOUS. It is so obvious the spring rolls are frozen and they were stale/old. All in all, extremely bland food with no real spices or taste, cheap ingredients (probably to lower costs) AND very high prices which doesn't even come close to the food quality you will get. Grade: F read more

Husband and I had lunch here during the week. The restaurant was nearly empty so the service was fast. I had the pad thai and it was delicious. My husband had something spicy and he said it was good but not nearly spicy enough. It's a nice spot for a good bite. read more

Nice local eatery with good thai cuisine. This place seems too nice to be located behind Blockbuster Video. Food was good and on par with places like Neisha Thai and Thara Thai, but Pasa Thai is much less commercial. Prices were similar as well. I enjoyed the calamari, bikini shrimp, sizzling siam beef, and the panang curry had a nice kick to it. The best part of the restaurant was the space, which had alot of architectural detail in the bar area, floors, tables, and railings. The attention to detail is even noticable in the bathroom, which includes the architectural drawings of the glass sink with wood base. Went there on a Saturday night, and even though the place was pretty full, we were seated right away and the place did not feel super crowded. Good place for dates or just hanging out with friends. read more

Went there for lunch one Saturday with my children (14 and 9)--it was our first visit. Service was very friendly and efficient. Steamed dumplings and fried tofu were delicious, and the Shrimp Pad Thai was outstanding - perfectly spicy yet didn't overwhelm the undertone of delicate flavors. I should've known when my server didn't write down my order for Green curry beef that I would end up with Red curry, but it turned out fine. Very pricey for lunch and not a distinctive enough step up away from a "chain" place like Tara Thai; I probably won't be a regular but I'd recommend it as a novelty. read more

I've been going here for years, and to be honest, things have truly changed negatively. I remember my first time at Pasa Thai: it was truly a 5 star meal with the best duck rolls I've ever had and the largest portion of rockfish I have ever ate, every bite being a true treat. Nowadays I'm disappointed to say things have changed. First off, prices have increased and the portions have decreased, making Pasa Thai one of the most expensive Thai restaurant in the area. Normally I would be willing to pay for it because of the high quality of the food but after tonight's meal I won't be coming back for some time. My duck rolls were shrunk down quite a bit and the portion of duck and sauce was less, however the cucumber and scallion portions remained the same, unbalancing the flavor of the roll (the scallion overpowered the duck too much). The rockfish isn't as big as it used to be, and I was happy to say that today it wasn't as small as I have seen it, but it's still smaller than I remember. It was also smothered in sauce, which after the first few bites started to ruin the crispness of the rockfish be causing the fried bits to be soggy. The food all tasted great, but the duck rolls were not worth the 12 bucks (more like 8 based on that size, see the pic). Another issue that I have always seen with Pasa Thai is their seasoning. Sometimes it will be on point but anything that has to do with parsley or anything spicy their chefs tend to go a little overboard, making some of their soups harder to eat because of how the herbs overpower the broth or any of their specials with the hot chili sauce be so spicy that only the most extreme can handle the burn that it can generate in your mouth. One final note is the service. In the beginning it was always decent but now a days you have to usually flag down your waitress to order and you always have to repeat yourself. At least the staff always talks together at the front so you don't have to look around the restaurant for your server. Overall, I guess Pasa is pretty average now. Shame, because that place used to be one of my hotspots... read more

Pasa Thai - Duck rolls, smaller than they used to be... - Thai Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

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I love Thai food and Pasa Thai's spicy fried rice with chicken is my absolute favorite dish. I just can't get enough of it. Same for their veggie tempura; the sauce that comes with it is just amazingly delicious. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly service. Most importantly, great food. read more

This is my favorite Thai restaurant. The atmosphere/decor is great and every dish friends and I have ever ordered has been suburb. They always seem to get the spiciness level just right. There are plenty of vegetarian options as well. Their portions aren't huge, but always enough to be satisfied. They have increased their prices recently so I won't be visiting as regularly, but it's no higher priced than most places inside the beltline. read more

My family loves this restaurant -- so much, that it is a little embarrassing! Once, while I was on spring break, we went every day, and they started remembering our orders! The staff is super friendly -- and there is almost NEVER a wait! I always order either the pad see ew veggie (my ultimate favorite) or the spicy tofu. We are actually going here for lunch today. I think that anyone who lives in McLean and is tired of bad take out food should know about this little place :) If you would like to see some of my other food endeavors, check out my blog, pointeshoesandpastries.blogspot.com read more

While driving through McLean the other day, I came across this place. I was hungry, so I decided to give it a try. I was greeted as I walked in the door. I was brought to a table and water was brought to me with a menu. I'm pretty boring with it comes to Thai food. So being boring old me, I ordered Chicken Pad Thai and the crispy spring rolls. As I was waiting for my food, I looked around. The décor is not the typical of other Thai restaurants. This place seemed more like a trendy jazz bar, nothing wrong with that. I actually liked it. They hey have a fully stocked bar with a TV above it, as well as music playing in the background. Well my spring rolls came out. My first gripe was for $6 I really expected more than two tiny spring rolls. Cutting them in half doesn't make it look like there are more. While they were very tasty, as was the dipping sauce. I thought 6 bucks was high. While in general I know Thai food seems more expensive, but still. Next out was the Pad Thai, this dish was $13. Price was that was average, most places that dish runs between 10-13 so no biggie. The flavors were a little light, and the portion seemed small. Not bad though, I'd eat it again if I were there. Overall this place isn't bad. The people are nice, the service is good. My total bill for the Pad Thai and springs rolls was $19.95. I'd go back and try other dishes. My big gripe was the portion size. Usually when I eat this I'm stuffed. I left this place still hungry. read more

Good vegetarian selections. Presentation was pretty good. The spicy fried rice is actually spicy. :-) Maybe too spicy for me, not their fault. They have liquor and I like that. The staff was very friendly and service was pretty good. Their location is a little tricky. You can't really see the restaurant from the street so plan on making a U-turn or two or just call them for directions. Basically, going north on 123, you turn right on *Old* Chain Bridge and take almost an immediate left into a nondescript driveway. (It was dark so I don't know what's on that corner.) You will soon find yourself in the parking lot of a little shopping center. The restaurant is the first store front on your right. I would definitely go back to Pasa Thai. read more

Awesome place! the food is delicious and the ice tea is great! I sometimes pass by just to get the Thai ice tea :) Pad Thai was good, I also tried the tofu, chicken panang ...very good, and pineapple chicken the sauce is delicious; and finally the dessert sticky mango rice is really good to end your meal with. read more

This place has been our go-to spot during pandemic. They have excellent pad thai, drunken noodles, pad see you and also crispy basil chicken! read more

I have never been to the restaurant itself because we usually order here for delivery. They charge a 1.50 delivery fee. The entrees a bit overpriced for Thai food. $12-14 for Pad Thai, really?? That being said, the food is quite delicious. Love the tofu Panang curry! They use the perfect amount of coconut. MMmmm! Pad thai is also one of our favorites! read more

This place is a PASS! Keep driving towards Arlington or DC and get more authentic and better valued thai food. The food is more like 2.5 stars Service is 4 stars Portions 1 star ( Appetizer size for what they call entree size) Food is too Americanized but still fresh. Dinner for 2 pushed $80 and I still left hungry Really??? I could have driven to DC or Arlington and even accounted for gas & parking and could have got a better deal. read more

Hands down best restaurant in McLean. The quality is superb, the decor is chic, and the food is delicious. I can call myself a regular here, as I eat here with my family almost every weekend (as sadly there are not very many good restaurants in McLean...). The staff is super friendly, and always remembers our drink order -- they even often give us complementary dishes on the house, which are always delicious! Now on to the food, I have never ordered anything here that I didn't like, but here are some of my favorites: 1) Crab Avocado Mango Stack -- this is one of their "special" appetizers, but even if you do not see it on the menu, ask if they have it. This is one of my favorite dishes of all time. The crab is enveloped in a perfect creamy sauce, and the fresh mango, rich avocado, and spicy sauce makes for a refreshing, succulent flavor combination. 2) Pad See Ew Veggie -- simple, fresh, delicious sauce. 3) Ka Prow Tofu -- delicious fried tofu, spicy but not overpowering. 4) Tofu Snow Pea -- perfectly fried tofu with a light garlic sauce and snow peas. Simple and yummy! 5) Cashew Chicken -- my dad has probably ordered this 50 times, and we still come back for more! (enough said) So be sure to make a visit to Pasa Thai if you are in McLean! Also, they just opened an adorable (and quite reasonably priced) self-serve froyo place around the corner called I-Berry -- perfect for dessert, and run by the same friendly people! read more

I agree with those who moan the prices have gone way up but portion sizes have shrunk. This was once my go-to Thai - I began patronizing it when it first opened. Unfortunately, the quality has gone down this year in tandem with the size of the dish (ain't cheap). This week, we had Rama In Jacuzzi, a pork dish, crispy basil chicken, noodle dish and beef curry. All meats were dry and very tough, the "crispy" basil chicken was anything but (rubbery and sponge like). Rama had only four small (!) broccoli florets, a tiny array of sliced chicken with a wee bit of special sauce dabbed on two pieces...for $20. Meeeh. This was the 3rd mediocre experience we have had here in two months. I won't be back for awhile but hope the feedback helps get them back to where they once were (which was very good - alas, no more). read more

Crispy beef is our favorite! Penang curry and pad Thai is very good. Tastefully interior. Bar. Great service. Kinda spendy. Average entire cost is $18.00. read more

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Pros: Delicious thai food, cute atmosphere, friendly staff. Cons: Small portions, no happy hour menu pricing, cocktails very expensive ($12 for a gin & tonic, really?). read more

Five stars because I LOVED everything I ordered. I got in the car and started typing this right away. Appetizers: Chicken satay was great. I loved the peanut sauce that came with it. I'm generally not a fan of peanut sauce, but this had a kick and was really flavorful. The chicken curry puff was really good! Probably not the most healthy thing on the menu but whatever. There was also a really good side dish with a sauce/glaze to go with it. Dinner: Panang Curry (Chicken) was just right. Really tasty and had just enough spice. Thankfully there was enough to eat and take home. Pad See Ew wasn't the hit of the night. I didn't order it but my boyfriend did and wasn't thrilled. I don't typically like this dish anyway so I'm going to ignore that it wasn't fantastic. Overall- I can say that I'm upset I hadn't gone here sooner. Really happy with this choice and we will be back soon. read more

I had one dish that was incorrect. After I and my husband had tasted it, we realized it was the wrong dish. I called in and asked for a replacement. They honored it. 5 minutes later, they called back telling me to have the wrong dish ready to return to them once they delivered the correct dish! WHAT! This is against all COVID protocol and not to mention, bad business and super cheap. I have been a loyal customer and have spent quite a bit of money at this establishment. Their customer relations needs to be fixed! read more

My team at work introduced me to this delicious place. It's in a strip mall off of 123, and the quality of the place surprised me. The service was fast - we were seated right away. There were other tables, but the restaurant was far from packed. We quickly had our drink requests, and our food came quickly too. Everyone at the table was satisfied with what they ordered, and several packed food up to take home for dinner. The prices are reasonable, the food is good, and the service is great. I haven't been here for dinner,so I don't know much about the experience there, or the drinks. For lunch, however, if you are in the area, stop in and try it! read more

The food is OK. The sauces are actually good. But they use too much salt in every dish, so it overpowers everything. The reason for the single star is the service is awful. We were faithful to this place throughout the pandemic, tipping well on carry out. However, they ALWAYS act like they are doing you a favor by preparing your food. The time it takes for them to make it is unpredictable. I ordered a half hour ahead of time once and ended up waiting another half hour. They kept saying they were making one more thing. Other times I have come and the food was cold as it was made long before they said. They do not say thank you. This place seriously needs an attitude adjustment. It is sad when the food is decent, but the service is really really bad. Don't come. read more

Yummy thai food.... Service is great... Very attentive. Nice atmosphere and food is delicious... Consistently good.... But portions are small and prices definitely are McLean appropriate.... read more

Terrible customer service, lied about what oil they use - I have an allergy to soy and I emailed the restaurant 2 days before going there - Bow Srithongkum said they use soybean oil sometimes but could make me something without it. After I get there and order drinks, the waiter tells me that they use only soybean oil and that Bow had basically lied to me in my email. So I had to leave. I wish they had told me that in advance and not lied to me in the email. read more

Well, it's not 'call home and tell your mama about it' material. But it's a minute from where I live so that's a huge plus - I've been relinquishing myself to weekly Tachibana (painful on the wallet) visits for the last few months. A big plus is that if you ask for extra spicy, they listen and make it extra spicy. The papaya salad was definitely better than some Arlington spots like Sawatdee and Bangkok 54. I thought the spicy beef salad was really good too. For McLean, it's pretty good but we all know we'd have to drive somewhere way out in the suburbs for really great authentic Thai or for me, NYC (best of the best)... read more

I went here for the first time about three weeks ago, and I have been back weekly ever since. Pulling up for the first time I thought I was in for a dive, but the inside is fairly modern and upscale with interesting black and white photographs. The staff is friendly and quite helpful. The citrus beef has a dry sauce with just the right amount of kick, and it comes with fried basil leaves that add a really nice touch. The pad kee mao has a great sauce and good heat. The sweet and sour pineapple chicken has superb presentation - it's not every day that you eat out of a pineapple. I'll probably keep going back. read more

Pasa Thai - Thai Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Mess up my order - my WHOLE order - and you'll not get more than a measly star. I would tell you how much I liked my food, that is, if they gave me the correct order. Not only did they botch up two carry out dishes, but forgetting to include some piping hot rice on a cold winter night is adding insult to injury. I was not about to send my boyfriend back to wait another forty minutes. Ridiculously busy. Perhaps they should expand their kitchen to accommodate the patrons in a more timely manner? Not sure. Totally ruined my Saturday night. read more