I got to spend time here with my friend Alex who lives in Lynchburg and we had a nice dinner here. Downside was that parking was crazy and we were lucky to wait for a free minutes while someone pulled out of a parking spot. I loved the homemade fresh limeade that I had 2 drinks of it and so did my friend. I loved the vegan spring rolls with the chili dipping sauce. thank you for having vegan options. read more

My friends and I came here for lunch on a Sunday and we were able to get seated right away. It's a really cute restaurant with some fun background drops of flowers. For appetizers, we did the fried pork gyoza, veggie dumplings, spring rolls, and coconut shrimp. They were all really good, except the coconut shrimp was okay. It was too tough and not a ton of flavor. For entrees, I did the chicken kao pad fried rice and it was delicious! My friends did the pineapple fried rice and the beef and vegetable dish with white rice. They really like theirs as well. They give you a big portion, but I basically ate it all I was so hungry and it was so yummy. I would definitely come back! Our waitress was very nice too. read more

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Went back for more drunken noodles and chicken wings. The wings were delicious and made fresh which is pretty awesome. The drunken noodle was good just like last time but not as spicy as last time so i added ground chill. read more

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Stopping in for takeout yielded a short wait and the entrance is a little bit oddly placed. Pulling into the parking lot makes it feel like you're going into the back of the restaurant as it doesn't face the main road. The menu includes marked vegan options as well as the ability to make request for dietary restrictions. In substance, I got two very good dishes. I asked for a four out of five spice level on one and a 5/5 on the other and both were quite fiery. Nonetheless, both had a mix of fruity sweet flavors and my drunken noodles had plenty of basil as well. The curry I got came with quite a bit of seitan, which is an unusual find, but an interesting addition to the usual tofu. Finding Asian cuisines with proper vegetarian labeling is not a given in this part of the country, so I was glad I took the opportunity as I passed through Charlottesville. read more

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Really delicious lunch appetizers here,,from salads to coconut shrimp and delectable spring rolls. The flavors are exotic. Excellent chef!

I did a sit-down dinner with some friends. My order came out with the wrong protein, and when I brought it up, I was told they could remake it or charge extra to add chicken on the side if I didn't want to wait. The correction felt awkward and wasn't handled particularly well, so I ended up eating much later than the rest of my group after everyone else had already finished. Service felt inconsistent overall- one staff member (the lady) was very kind, while another (male staff) made the situation feel rushed and uncomfortable. I had barely started eating when I was asked if I wanted a box. Checkout also felt uncomfortable, with the handheld tip screen starting at 18% while the server stood there waiting. Overall, not the best experience and would not recommend. 3/10 read more

I came here for an early dinner (like 5:30ish) with a friend, and the atmosphere was great! Honestly it was just great weather outside as well, but the place wasn't too crowded/loud, and there was music playing at a nice volume that allowed casual talk. I ended up ordering the Kao Soi with chicken, which was great. The broth is mostly sweet with a little bit of spice, and the egg noodles are delicious. The portion size was great, k actually was able to pack about half and take it home for lunch the next day which is great! Service was good, the servers had good timing and were definitely keeping an eye out for if anyone needed help. read more

Pineapples Thai Kitchen - Kao Soi (+ chicken) - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I got to tell you, we are huge fans! First time for us here. Very impressed is how I would characterize it. Service was excellent. Menu items are priced fairly and portions are excellent. Drink prices are on the high side, but what the heck. We really enjoyed our dining experience here and definitely will go back. Very clean including the rest rooms. Nicely done folks. Keep up the great work. read more

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Best Thai I've had in Charlottesville. I got the Kao Soi because it had great reviews here on yelp and it really deserved it. It was so good. Other people had the drunken noodles, they said very good but very spicy, and pad Thai also very good. The sauce for the spring rolls was also really good. read more

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Pineapples service continues to be way below expectations - they are consistently understaffed and take way too long to serve you. I've been in person now a handful of times and this is always our experience. The food was good enough to keep at 3 stars (average) but now it's not even that. The pad see ew is consistently the worst I've had in cville. And this is at least 4-5 times I've given it a chance over the last 1-2 years and every time I have it it's bad. It literally tastes just like pad see ew ingredients swimming in cooking oil. No flavor at all. Their apps are fine, albeit smaller portions than other Thai places in town. Some of their other entrees (pineapple curry, Kao soi and pad Thai) are suffering similar fates with the flavor issues. Overall, I prefer Chang, chimm, monsoon or lime leaf before I will come back here again. read more

Probably one of the better Thai places in Charlottesville. Probably not walkable from typical student housing, but it is easy enough to get to with a car or by public transit, and there's plenty of parking nearby. Interior is clean and has a decent amount of seating. Food is good and there are plenty of vegetarian options. Main downside is that they seemed to be pretty understaffed the few times I went there, so service might take a bit longer. read more

We stopped by for a quick dinner here after having a very long day. The prices seemed normal and the place was in a nice cozy spot on a day when outdoor seating was comfy, so we decided to hop in. The place was pretty big for only 2 servers to handle, so it took us a while to get a table. Then we wait a bit longer for the water to be out. The speed of the service seemed to be an issue for multiple tables while we were there so it seemed they had staffing issues. But apart from that we loved the experience. We got the Kao Pad Ka Pow and Ka Pow Kai Dao, both were supposed to be extra spicy but we didn't find them spicy at all. We added some chilli pil on top and that made it spicy. The food tasted amazing and portions were perfect to leave us feeling full but not stuffed. Would definitely recommend for a quick dinner or lunch if in the area! read more

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I had the Tom Yum Noodle Soup with Shrimp. It was good but I've had better flavored broth. Needed more mushrooms and corn. Broth could have used more ginger and lemongrass. Grubhub delivered but just left it at Front Desk. Neither Grubhub or Front Desk called me to let me know the delivery had been completed. read more

I have been to Three Notch'd so many times but never stopped by next door! I came here on a recommendation from someone I know who said it was the best Thai spot in cville. As such I took up her advice and tried it. My friend ordered the KungPao chicken and I got the Crispy Chicken with Cashew Nut at highest spiciness. Good food and may come back again. read more

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Though the food here was great, I wish the fried rice had a little more spice, even though we asked for Thai Hot. Other than that, I think they could rearrange their furniture and use the space inside the restaurant a little better. The service was okay, though it was slightly delayed. But the yummy flavours after a long day more than made up for it all. read more

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One of my favorites in the area Food , service and ambiance are excellent Also near wineries read more

What an amazing find!! The food and service were superb! We started off with the spring rolls, then for the main event we ordered Ka Pow Kai Dao (added beef, bean sprouts and snow peas) and Crispy Chicken with Cashew Nut. Everything was Devine! read more

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We ordered the Pad Thai, Mama Drunken Noodles and Avocado Spring Rolls. The food was decent but not special.

Always reliable, open late, and great flavors. I usually order take-out and it is always ready and hot! The Pad Thai with tofu is my go-to. They make a flavorful and crispy tofu. There is always the perfect amount of sauce. I once ordered the Nana Drunken Noodle with 2 pepper as the spice level. It had so many chili flakes and was so spicy that it was inedible. I have ordered from here 5+ times and this was the only time I haven't enjoyed an order but it was enough to be a little deterred. I wish the portion sizes were just a little larger, but I am generally quite satisfied with my pick-up orders from here! read more

They have tented seating outdoors and many tables indoors! Interior design is extremely clean and aesthetic, and I honestly felt like I was inside a high-end restaurant. Tableware with golden utensils and some quality thick napkins if you know what I mean. Service was a bit slow, but this was understandable considering that there was only one server for prime time lunch hours. Ordered Pad Thai chicken with extra noodles. The portions are a bit smaller here compared to other Thai restaurants in the area. Noodles had an interesting contrast between sweet and sour, some might even say tangy. Started off sweet and gradually shifted towards the more sour side as I was nearing the end of the dish. Can't say that I'm eager to try pad Thai again from here, but I do look forward to trying their other items. Their food was good, but what pops out about this restaurant is probably their interior aesthetics rather than the food itself. read more

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I love this place! Husband and I stopped in for the first time on Sunday. He loved the Thai iced tea, and I loved the fresh squeezed limeade. We started with the pork belly num tok which was super good. The mixed greens didn't add anything and sort of detracted. I'd still order again though. I had the ka pow Kai dao gluten free style. Despite being gluten free, no flavor was sacrificed. It was so yummy!!! My husband had the grilled chicken over fried rice. Portions were huge!! An amazing culinary experience. Space itself is open and cute. Not a ton of seating so it fills up fast. Service was super kind despite being super busy! Great time overall and an easy 5 stars. read more

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Thai food in Charlottesville never disappoints! I might even say it's the best cuisine in the area! Haven't tried this place out yet so a friend and I went for dinner. It has been a while since I've gotten Thai and a must order for me is the drunken noodle, so I got that. I love the spicy and I usually get the beef. If I order pad Thai, I usually get the chicken. This place's drunken noodle is delicious! The sauce is so flavorful and overall it is such a solid dish. I would definitely recommend getting it if you like drunken noodle. Although I still need to try other dishes from here to confirm, pineapples Thai seems like a solid Thai restaurant in the area. read more

Pineapples Thai Kitchen - Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I have been to Pineapples once and had takeout here once. I love the food, I love the atmosphere, and for takeout I'd give this place five stars. Their takeout service is quick, easy, and comes nicely packaged and with extra spices in little containers! I loved it. We got the Roti Dip, vegetable Tom Yum soup, and drunken noodles. The food here is hot and so fresh. The Roti is deliciously crispy, and the dip hits all the right notes of sweet and just a bit spicy. I really loved the soup as well, especially after adding some chili oil to kick it up a notch. The lemongrass broth is excellent and a great way to start a meal. The noodles are the star, with a fantastic portion and an excellent, fresh sauce. I'm excited to go back and try the Pad Thai I saw on someone else's table!! The in-person service, however, leaves something to be desired. We were seated for a table of three and spent over two hours in the restaurant, for entrees and drinks (no desserts or appetizers). We also were unable to order any cocktails due to staffing issues. I completely understand being understaffed and hold nothing against the great crew that worked hard to serve us. They even brought us an order of spring rolls free of charge when they realized how long we'd been waiting! But I'd highly recommend patronizing this business through takeout, even though the inside is beautiful. read more

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A winner. Likely the best Thai food in Charlottesville-- i make that caveat to allow for some restaurant somewhere that ai've missed. Might be a 5%. It's really very good. The samosa are small bites, but made on site-- no defrosted, dressed up imposters The tom kha gai soup, excellent. sour in the right way, tangy, stands up to the soup i've had US wide and north and south Thailand. The red curry shrimp was brilliant. A piquant, complex red curry, a bit electric and.. topped and cooked with a string of young peppercorns-- a very unexpected touch. A repeater for sure The midnight beef-- meat was high quality, favors were dar quieter. Not the ultra-peppered dish common in szechuan restaurants. Alone, I might have let it go, but against the red curried shrimp, it offered needed moments of respite from the heat. And the waiter, chef, owner, dunno-- a generous storyteller who engaged us and our questions about sauces and cooking, and ingredients and how and where she learned to cook and ... This is not a quiet space. It's a warehouse, think Soho loft. Big ceilings, concrete, and a lots of echoing space between tables. If your seeking lean-over table where you'll conduct quiet transactions, exchange microfiche and state secrets, this is not the place. But it is certainly decorated in the moment, with Room Around you, in a brightly lit space. And that is most welcome for an eat-in experience. One Update, 2 weeks later with a takeout order. Whatever wait time you are quoted, add at least 50%. Arriving at 45min (told 30-40m), I am told it's another 20min, after 10min of waiting. I saw the same for others. Order early, arrive late, and wait. And skip the roasted tofu curry, a too (canned pineapple) sweet dish lacking the complexity of flavors in other dishes read more

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Today my wife and I had lunch at Pineapples Thai Kitchen. Atmosphere: Upscale, fun and comfortable. Cleanliness: Excellent Service: Excellent Ka Pow Kai Dao: Delicious Fried Gyoza: Good Avocado Fresh Roll: Disappointing. This should be called a lettuce roll as the amount of avocado was negligible and, in some portions, absent (see photos). read more

First time there - loved it! Big dining room and lots of outdoor space. Big parking lot also. Was there on a Monday around 7 pm and it was lively with several large groups pulling tables together. Food was absolutely delicious. We had pad ke mao (drunken noodles) and panang curry. Daughter asked if we could go every week. We will definitely be going back. The portions were generous and the flavors perfect. Thank you!!! read more

The food is fantastic, the servers are friendly and helpful, and they've been reliably great about providing gluten-free and vegan options for months. I'm so glad that we found this place! The non-GF and non-vegan options are also delicious, so it's a fantastic spot to bring other people to, as well. One thing to keep in mind is that the parking lot can fill up quickly on weekend evenings, so be prepared to trawl nearby street parking if that happens. But the mild inconvenience is definitely worth it :) read more

Super cute interior, friendly service, delicious food! Pineapples Thai is on our regular rotation now. My go-to is the Bangkok Bay with a lychee iced tea (I love how there's a REAL lychee berry in the drink). The host/server is always super friendly and enthusiastic, I think you can just tell he cares diners have a great experience. The decor is super cute - love the gold accented silverware and colorful surroundings. The flower wall is definitely an easily Instagramable spot. We are definitely going to be regulars! read more

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I've been meaning to try Pineapples for a while now and I'm so glad that I finally got the chance too. It was good! The inside of the restaurant is open and spacious compared to most places downtown. They also have decent outdoor seating. And the price point was reasonable for the good portions and quality. Thai food is my favorite and I enjoyed my experience here. I tried the Punim Pok Pok Salad, Drunken Noodle, Salmon Chu Chee, and Mango with Sweet Sticky Rice. Everything was tasty and good! The Punim Pok Pok Salad consisted of a soft-shell crab on a bed of papaya salad. The flavors were delicious. There was a nice balance of sweetness and spiciness to the dish, as well as a balance between the light freshness of the salad and fried soft-shell crab. For entrees, I tried the Salmon Chu Chee and Drunken Noodle with Chicken. The Salmon Chu Chee was tasty. The salmon was cooked well, and the red curry sauce had a nice hearty and robust flavor. The curry sauce was on the thicker side and not watery which I also really liked. The Drunken Noodle was good but not the best I've ever had. It had a nice spiciness to it. I also tried the Mango with Sweet Sticky Rice. It was good and perfect to order in the summer because the mango was sweet. The dessert also had a nice presentation. Overall, Pineapples is a new favorite Thai restaurant for me in Charlottesville. I was impressed with the dishes I tried, and I can't wait to come back and taste more of their menu. read more

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I love the vibe here. It's bright and inviting. The beef curry was portioned so well and is probably the best thing I ate there. I just wish it was served with some vegetables. read more

Pineapples Thai Kitchen - Beef Rib Yellow Curry - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Food was perfect - as usual. Drunken noodles is my Thai go to and their recipe is just to my liking. Medium heat is just right for me (I like some heat but not to much pain). Server was attentive and very prompt with food - served hit. Ambiance is fine - patio nice for a summer lunch. Plenty of food for the price- well done! read more

Great spot for Great Thai!! The food is really good. The service makes the experience wonderful. Ambience is fun and casual.

Pretty disappointing. We were sat and given water but after that we had to wave someone down each time we wanted to order something. I don't even know if we had a set waiter. Tables were also sat after us and were then waited upon and had food way before us. It's like we were invisible. The food was also just okay. read more

Food was Fresh and seasoned well.Cashew Chicken was a little over cooked but its fried I shouldn't cry about it. My wife Loved her Eggplant dish with a sub of noodles/rice is traditional. We had Take Out ordering was EZ No issues w/pick up I recommend an we will be back . read more

What a great addition to the Thai restaurant scene in C'ville. The layout is simple and clean. The food is complex, fresh and different than most of my other Thai favorites around. We got a chicken satay appetizer and the peanut sauce was wonderfully balanced and a very large portion. The green papaya, green bean salad with soft shell crab was just the right amount of tangy and crunchy, the yellow curry noodle dish was excellent and we added tofu and extra veggies. Filled two of us up well and enough leftovers for a light lunch for 2 again. Our server was friendly and responsive checking on us enough but not too much and being sure to answer all our questions. I can't wait to bring another friend to enjoy it with me again. read more

I've tried pineapples a few times and every time the service is great and so it the food. My favorite Thai dish is pad Thai and theirs was so delicious and they give you so much food I had to take it home. There other noodle dishes were also great. As Gen Z, I also appreciate that they have an Instagramable flower backdrop which is so cute. Take a picture in front of it if you are there read more

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Been to Pineapples Thai twice will passing through Charlottesville to Nellysford. Both times the food has been 10/10, always exceeds expectations. The staff is very friendly. Will go back a million times read more

Came here for restaurant week where you can get a three course meal for $35, so me and my fiancé did that. For the appetizer we both got fried pork gyoza and it was delicious, we wished there was more. We got the flank steak for our entree and LOVED it. I havent had meat that good in a long time, would HIGHLY recommend getting this. The sauce that came with the entree was very spicy as well, just how I like it. For dessert I got the pineapple/coconut ice cream and it was also delicious. We will definitely be back, I was very impressed. read more

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Delicious food, great service- I'd recommend Thai Pineapple to anyone. They serve a good selection of vegetarian entrees.

The food and environment in this place is top notch! I really like the decor and the Pad Thai was really tasty.