Beautiful and spacious Thai restaurant near AMC Courthouse (and the metro). Delicious crispy whole tilapia (under chef's special). Large, illustrated menu; good choices for non-alcoholic and alcoholic cocktails. Calamari is just okay (it's more like tater tots). We prefer real squid legs. The satay skewer appetizer is good, with 2 sauces on the side. Great service and efficient delivery of our dishes to our table; all in good time and order. Super comfortable waiting area; one almost feels like lounging there! See my photo. read more

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Food was just okay. I thought the meat was a bit dry for the boat noodle. The green curry was pretty spicy for being medium spicy. The summer roll was not bad but I don't like having a giant raw spring onion. The pad Thai was too sweet for me and the drunken noodle doesn't taste too much of the wok which sucks. Also didn't like the bell pepper in it. Overall, not bad read more

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Tasty food, I had the Drunken noodles w/ pork, excellent. Service was prompt and accurate. The place was nearly empty when we sat down with a very homey vibe. We found it relaxing and comfortable. The place was filling up when we left. read more

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Drunken Noodles w/ pork - Thai Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Never disappointed. The food here is consistently delicious. The service is always great, with friendly, welcoming staff. And the atmosphere is pleasant. This last time I was in the mood for basil fried rice--Thai heat. They cooked it perfectly. The spice was just right and the flavors were spot on. read more

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Incredible food!! So flavorful and large portioned. Warm and calm ambiance inside. A lot of outdoor seating as well. Fast and kind service. Such a great Thai spot in Clarendon! read more

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Second time dining in this restaurant, I'm told it's been around "forever" - the food is excellent! Amazing spices! And craft cocktails too! I'll be back! read more

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Soup & Cosmo - Thai Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Oh my goodness! I couldn't even finish my meal because it was so good. I had to immediately come in and write a review!!! Per usual I ordered a drunken noodle and my goodness being allowed to choose. The level of spice doesn't even compare to being able to taste the flavor that has been marinated all within the meal.. I mean literally I'm not exaggerating. This isn't a sponsorship. This is truly facts. The host was pleasant and kind when I walked in . It's the cutest little place that I've ever seen. I will most definitely be back. read more

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I have been coming here since 2014 and my husband has been coming for at least 15 years or more and this is a favorite Thai spot among our friends in the area. We have gone there, and taken people there, uncountable number of times and we absolutely LOVE the food and their service. Very authentic Thai food. I highly recommend them! read more

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Got the duck special which was pretty disappointing. It was very deep fried and there was not a lot of sauce or veggies to balance out the dish. read more

A very mediocre experience, both food and service wise. I love angel eggplant and was really underwhelmed here; there were only two pieces of eggplant and they were not quite crispy or salted enough. The pad see ew also just did not have the right flavor profile or texture. The service was not great--it seemed like we were inconveniencing the staff when we asked for a table, even though it was around 6pm on a weekday. One redeeming thing: the custard dessert. So tasty! read more

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Although my partner and I ordered for takeout, the ambiance of the restaurant is so cute!! We'll definitely be back to dine in. There also seemed to be plenty of space both indoors and outdoors. A cute location in general. I am a curry gal (often because they are one of the only GF menu items) - and their curry was delicious (they also clarified it was gluten free)!! I also loved the amount of chicken they gave. My partner got the duck and pad thai, and enjoyed both. Nothing else to really say besides we enjoyed the food and will be back! read more

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I can judge a Thai restaurant by how good a simple tom kha soup and pad Thai is. Sawatdee is not it. The food came out almost too hot to even eat for 10 minutes, the pad Thai was too slimy and had me feeling uneasy and queasy right after. I would not come back here. read more

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - 22. Tom-Kha Soup - Thai Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Came with a friend for dinner recently and had a very lovely time. There is a lot of seating, so we didn't feel rushed or crowded. They have a pretty extensive menu, so I had a hard time picking what I wanted. I ended up getting the drunken noodles (with chicken) and it was so good! Had a kick to it for sure, but it wasn't overwhelmingly spicy, which I appreciated. The noodles were chewy, the veggies weren't limp, and the sauce was, of course, so amazing. Service was quick and efficient. They also do delivery I think, as I saw some orders being picked up while we ate. If I lived closer, I think it would be a regular stop for me! read more

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - 61. Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Probably one of the best drunken noodle I've tasted a long time and the presentation is cute. Great portion size and the place is huge enough to accommodate large parties. Not a fan of the Thai Tea. Extremely sugary compared to other places I've tried but if you like that rush go for it. Service was consistent. read more

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - The Best Drunken Noodle you will ever have (my opinion, argue with your momma). - Thai Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A little bit on the higher price side but still pretty good Thai if you are in a crunch. Love the Pineapple Fried Rice here ( I choose to add tofu and it complements it perfectly). read more

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Pineapple fried rice with tofu - Thai Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My friend and I were able to grab a quick dinner here since it was right next to her apartment. Fortunately, the service was pretty fast so we were able to wrap up within an hour. SA-TAY (4) - 9.50 This was pretty pricy but at least the chicken was saucy, flavorful, and juicy (which is a huge win for white chicken meat). The meat fell off the skewer pretty easily as it was tender. The peanut sauce was pretty oily but lacked any strong, nutty, peanut flavor. I don't think it enhanced the chicken in any way, so I stopped dipping in my chicken after a few bites. PAD THAI NOODLES (BEEF) - 15 The one big win? A good amount of beef in the Pad Thai - it was indeed not lacking. Pretty tender and flavorful, too. Besides that, the Pad Thai wasn't very memorable as it was a bit bland (unless you squeeze a lot of lime on it, but then it's just citrusy). If you have an unfathomable Pad Thai craving and Sawatdee was the closest Thai place to you, the Pad Thai here will definitely satisfy it. MANGO WITH SWEET STICKY RICE - 9.75 Mangos were ripe, juicy, and sweet! It went well with the sticky rice, which had a lot of fragrant coconut milk drizzled on top with some sprinkles of sesame seeds. Sadly, the portion size of this was pretty small. I would recommend it to give it a try, but definitely not worth it. Sawatdee is in the Courthouse Plaza, which is a super convenient location and is metro accessible. But that's really it - food was just OK. I'd want to try other Thai restaurants in the area before swinging back. read more

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TLDR - hearty beef noodle soup, not- too- sweet Thai iced tea, beautiful decor This place was located right under my friend's apartment so we had to check out this place for lunch. The first thing I noticed was that the walls were so beautifully decorated with Thai artifacts, vibrant artwork. A lot of light came in through the window too so it made our booth feel even more cozy to sit at. I went all out for this lunch by getting a beef noodle soup and a Thai tea. I was expecting the tea to be extremely sweet from prior experiences but I enjoyed its sweetness. It also comes in aesthetic glassware. The boat noodle soup had one of the heartiest soups that I have ever tasted. Something about the deep beef flavor and other spices made the soup really delicious. The beef was also extra tender. I had enough leftover soup for dinner too! I highly recommend getting their tofu tots too! read more

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This restaurant was a little bit difficult to find, it's in a small little shopping center in courthouse. After getting confused, I realized that it's across from Courthaus Social. It had decent reviews online, so I thought I would give it a shot! I was pleasantly surprised. Not only was the inside absolutely adorable, with fake plants and flowers, and cozy little booths, but the food was fantastic. I love Thai food, but this restaurant definitely scores high in terms of the Thai food I've had in the area. Not only did they have tons of authentic food options, from noodle dishes, to curries, soups, etc., they also had a designated vegetarian / vegan section. You could order anything from that section with or without eggs to help with dietary concerns. I got the vegetarian pad thai. It was so so tasty. It came out very quickly (less than 15 minutes)! And my pad Thai was nice and hot, which is how I like my noodle dishes. There was plenty of food too. I had enough leftovers for a whole second meal. It was totally worth the splurge. I will be coming back for my next Thai food craving! read more

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very yummy food, cute decor inside, lots of room. large portion sizes. great ambiance overall. read more

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Ordered from here recently but forgot to take pictures of my order. We ordered the duck soup, spring rolls, and sweet fried chicken with fried rice. Everything was delicious and prepared quickly. The restaurant looked lovey inside, with lots of interesting decorative elements from Thailand, and the service was friendly. read more

We sat outside and the atmosphere was pleasant. The waitstaff was nice, but seemed distracted. I ordered the Panang curry with seafood. The curry was like soup, but there was a good amount of seafood. There were very few vegetables (two pieces of broccoli and a few pepper slices). It came in a nice metal bowl with a side of rice. The food was bland, so we asked for the spice bowls to add to our food. It took a very long time (food got cold) to bring. The staff member said that they no longer had the caddy and she had to find the small bowls and put the chili sauce and spice mix in them. Once I added the chili sauce, it was better. But, by then, the food was cold. Meh. read more

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Panang curry - Thai Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I had lunch here twice. Light meals both times. The tom ka soup was respectable and the summer rolls were big and well stuffed. Not a big fan of the dipping sauce. read more

Had many dishes many times here and truly enjoyed the food every time. Not to mention its delicious traditional Thai curry or pad Thai, I tried their lemon chicken for the first time. It's very crispy outside with think crust and juicy tender chicken meat inside. You actually can hear it's crunchness when you chew. The sweet and sour sauce is just right on - neither too sweet nor too sour. If you like crispy fried chicken, you shall enjoy this version as well. Service has been always impeccable. Outdoor seating is spacious and enjoyable as you listen to the relaxing water fountain sound close by. I took one star off due to the appetizer dish, fried calamari. Since the fried calamari is not seasoned, we expected a flavorful dipping sauce(s) or lemon slices. It only came with a rather sweet duck sauce which is not very pleasing to my tasting bud. Would seriously recommend adding a second sauce or lemon slices on the side to company the dish. Thanks. read more

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Lemon chicken - Thai Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

It's really nice Thai place right next to AMC Courthouse! The decor is so nice. You can tell by the light fixture as well as the Thai foldable mat by the window bay. They also have really nice outdoor seating with really nice French-like chairs. The food was good. I mean Thai food is pretty standardized, can't complain. Portion was really big. We had larb, boat noodle soup, and basil fried rice! Give this place a tryb read more

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Great atmosphere & pretty setting. Ordered the papaya salad to share as an appetizer -- it is spiccccyyy (&yummy). The eggplant in the Angel eggplant was perfect fried & very soft on the inside. The topping was a lot of ground chicken that was a bit over cooked -- I'd say it's more of a chicken dish, than an eggplant dish, but great flavor. The beef boat bowl had great flavor & a lot to explore within the dish. The crispy pork skin stayed crispy on top; there was lot of beef in this dish and it was very tender. The broth was crave-able. You have a couple choices of noodles also. This is a little thing that was kind of a big thing to me, but I like how they served water with a mini pitcher on the side. It was great to be able to refill when desired. read more

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Came here with friends. Good enough to satisfy the craving, but not the best Thai food. Flavorful pad Thai, summer rolls were a bit disappointing. Was extra sad that it didn't come with the regular peanut sauce summer rolls usually come with. And Thai tea was far too sweet. Extremely convenient location. read more

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - 60. Pad Thai Noodle and 13. Summer Rolls - Thai Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The food was okay at best. Got the Tom Yum, Tofu Tod, and Spring Rolls for appetizers. The soup was good. The Tofu was also good, but the sauce it came with was way too sweet. Same with the Spring Rolls, the thick red sauce was way too sweet and didn't go with the rolls. The Thai iced tea was also too sweet; I would not get it again. The pad Thai had way too much sauce, was gloopy, and ultimately inedible. I've never had a pad Thai that was drowning in sauce like that. The service was not great and the staff were not particularly friendly. I won't be back. There are better Thai restaurants in the area. read more

It's pretty good. But you have to ask for at least a 3 or 4 for it to be at all spicy. I don't know why this is so underrated. Everyone I know has enjoyed it. read more

The Drunken noodles from here are my absolute fav! the spice is spicy and hot. So so good. Food always comes out super fast too. Love this spot. Very cute restaurant as well! Def check it out. Everyone is so nice and inviting. read more

This place used to be soooo much better. The last time I was here was before the Pandemic. I used to like it a lot. This time the food was under flavored and over cooked. I had their "Chef Recommended" Ga-Pow Crispy Pork and a Thai Iced Tea. The pork belly was very very tough and gummy, what pork belly isn't supposed to be.The tea wasn't bad and I would have preferred it if when served the glass was actually full. The service was slow, even for these days where restaurants are understaffed. I guess I'll have my memories of the "before times" and take advantage of the great many much better Thai restaurants that are available. read more

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - The one thing I ordered where I actually minded they didn't serve a full portion. - Thai Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Food was decent. Chicken wings were sent back. There was this heavy breading on the wings that was undercooked. Not tasty at all. 4 wingettes not four whole wings were $10.50. Ridiculous. No flavor. Don't pay for bread. Got the basil friend rice. Very good. My friend ordered mango sticky rice and Jasmine tea. She never received it Customer service was the worst. No one was in the restaurant and it took an hour to get the meal. One and done! I'm in the area for work for a few weeks and I'll find another Thai restaurant. Overall 2.9 read more

Stopped by for lunch with my partner on a Wednesday, the restaurant isn't super busy and the space is quite large. Their lunch menu seems like a pretty good deal but I was craving something else - I ordered the kai klur fried rice, which is fried chicken served with fried rice, the chicken is fresh, hot and delicious. And the fried rice also came out pretty good and flavorful! We also got sun dried beef for appetizer, it was decent but it was $15, which is a little pricey. Some places serve sticky rice with sun dried beef, which isn't the case here. The sauce also wasn't spicy enough to my taste. But overall it was an enjoyable meal and the location is great, it's so close to the metro. I'll definitely be back to try their other entrees! read more

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - 12. Sundried Beef - Thai Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The highlight of this place was the friendly service. Very kind, happy staff. Was happy to see they had a vegetarian menu. We tried the panang curry and the drunken noodles. The panang curry was delicious and the noodles needed a little more salt and flavor. read more

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. I have lived in the area for a couple of years, and this is one of my go-to places. The food is consistently good, and it stands out in the competitive DMV Thai food market. The people who work there are professional. The ambiance is clean, modern, well-decorated, and relaxing. I wish they had a loyalty rewards program. read more

Nice restaurant. Good decorations. Great food. Hidden inside the plaza. Sawatdee seafood. Very good flavor. Savory. Comes with a side of rice. Some of the vegetables were a little undercooked (carrot, zucchini). read more

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I came here with a friend on Saturday, we ordered: Pad Thai (chicken) Spring rolls Duck rolls Pad-ga pow (pork) Thai Ice tea All the food was excellent, I have no complaints! The place was roomy and there was no need to make reservations even though the place was kind of full. This place is sort of hidden behind court house social so for it to be so popular it must be good. My favorite was definitely the Pad Thai, pad-ga pow, and duck rolls. I look forward to coming back and trying different dishes. read more

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Such a good deal for the money and the food was delicious! Come here with friends or family who are down to eat family style, so that you can try a little of everything!! It's so worth it. My friends and I ordered drunken noodles with chicken, the eggplant with ground meat (I think chicken or pork), and green curry with tofu. If you like those Thai pickled chili's, ask for their spice tray. It complements the food so well. Everything was delicious and I would order everything all over again!! The green curry with tofu was my favorite because I love that fried tofu texture in curry. Def recommend this place!!! read more

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I was in the area and had two hours to kill so I stopped by here for lunch. Ordered a chicken pad Thai and one Thai iced tea. Pad Thai was overly sour and I couldn't finish it. Thai iced tea was okay but lesser ice would be great. Service sucks to the core. Unfriendly. Took forever for them to get my order and handed me check without being asked while I was working on my phone. Overall just an average restaurant in a central location. read more

Pretty good Thai food in a convenient location near the AMC Courthouse theater. I got carryout recently, so I can't comment on the whole restaurant experience. I thought the person who took my order wasn't super friendly (kind of weird for a Thai place, where the staff are usually super friendly), but perhaps that was a language barrier. I took picture of my crispy pork with greens as well as the mango with sticky rice right outside the restaurant. I was a little disappointed with the no visible coconut milk sauce over the mango and sticky rice. On another Yelp review, I saw another picture of the mango dish that looked as good as the dish I often ate in Thailand. I also recently tried a Japanese place in the same complex. For the money, I like that place better for food and service. read more

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Have been frequenting this spot for many years. It is a great spot right in the Arlington Courthouse area. The food is just delicious and the restaurant is beautifully decorated which gives it a really pretty, comfortable aesthetic. The staff are friendly and always helpful. They have really great lunch specials Monday through Friday. Its a great spot that has stood the test of time for good reason, great delicious food at a nice price and a lovely ambience. Check it out ! read more

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