This is the perfect spot for Thai food on a hot summer' day. The air conditioning and food has both been memorable. Their decor is obviously very nice too but it is the food that brings me back. I really like this Sisters Thai, the food is consistent and delicious. Personally I love the boat noodles here, flavorful and well balanced meal that takes me back to my trips in Thailand. Their beautiful presentation does not take away from the flavor. To wrap up the meal, their desserts are always solid too! Their servers are friendly and easy going! read more

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A cautionary tale TLDR: Specify that you want your entrée served AFTER you finish your soup/appetizer and be clear about how spicy you want your food to be. The space is very small, maybe 10 tables. There's some parking that might be available in a small lot across the street and a half block away. I ordered Tom Ka Gai soup with Chicken, and Drunken Noodles with beef. Seems simple enough. And yet, there were three issues with these two dishes. I was really hopeful when they brought out my bowl of soup, mostly because it was a BOWL of soup and not the more typical cup-sized serving. The bad news was that the soup was tasteless. It consisted of a watery broth, some chunks of chicken, and a few mushrooms. (Issue #1). The six of us were two or three spoonfuls into our soups when the waiter brought our entrees. I don't know about you, but I like to finish one course before the next one is brought to my table, and I'm faced with having to decide which dish I want to let get cold. (Issue #2) In this case, the choice seemed obvious. I pushed the bowl of soup away and dug into my Drunken Noodles. Like many people, I typically order Drunken Noodles at Thai restaurants. I've had it dozens of times without any problems. I say "Drunken Noodles," they bring it (usually after I've finished my soup or appetizer), and I enjoy it. That's not what happened this time. This time, it was almost too spicy to eat. It was MUCH spicier than any other Drunken Noodles-es I've had. And I wasn't alone; another one of us could only handle a few bites of her food before giving up. (Issue #3) I may give this place another try, and if I do, my visit will include the advice that I just shared with you at the top of this review. read more

We went to Sisters Thai for the lunch special. The curry puff appetizer was flavorful and I liked how it used a puff pastry for the outside, it was more unique, buttery. The lunch special came with a selection of appetizers to choose from which we chose wontons. Those were okay, crispy but not much filling. I think the portion sizes got smaller from what we remember. Veggie delight was decent, not spicy, more salty and some garlic. I think it was a bit too salty for my liking. The spice tray on the table added a bit of kick to elevate the flavors and mask the saltiness. Definitely liked the green curry, smooth, creamy, flavorful and I enjoyed the eggplants in there. Friendly service, and cute cozy seating with the book decor. Parking can be problematic in Fairfax City but there are a few small parking lots nearby. read more

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Been coming to this place for years and it has never disappointed. On our most recent visit, we decided to step out of the box and try their lunch specials. The portions were definitely smaller than the regular dishes, but the flavor was still solid. And for $14, I'd happily go for a pad thai and crispy wonton combo over some typical Chinese takeout :) read more

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Been here twice in the past their menu is always consistently good. The space is decorated like a mini garden with a book shelf and they have menus shaped as newspapers with weekly local news, it's so cute. Our servers were really nice and offered water around the clock while we ate, for the appetizer, they recommended the chive dumplings somewhat like a scallion pancake. It was really good. I thought my usual of the shrimp pad Thai and they also have a container of sauces such as vinegar and hot sauce to put with your meal. it definitely gives it a kick if you're new to Thai food are looking to have something seasoned this restaurant is a good pic . read more

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The moment I walked in, I was struck by the beautiful decor, a perfect mix of modern elegance and Thai-inspired charm. The food was delicious, we tried the hoi-jor, curry puff, green curry shrimp and Drunken Noodles. All were flavorful, fresh, and perfectly spiced. The drink selection was overwhelming (in a good way!) but delicious. I tried a couple and just had to finish with my go-to traditional Thai tea. Be sure to save room for dessert too, they offer some great options to round out the meal. The service was excellent--friendly and attentive, with great recommendations. read more

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Came for the hype and left disappointed. Sisters Thai in old town Fairfax is an unassuming hole-in-the-wall with a cute setup, cute newspaper style menus, and friendly staff. I really enjoyed the decor, though it was uncomfortable to sit too high or too low (mismatched chairs and tables). The service was rather quick. The food looks appetizing, but the portions (as pictured) were quite small for one ended up being $18-20/plate. The wonton soup was an appetizer and definitely had MSG :/ Felt like crap for the rest of the day. I had really high hopes for Sisters Thai because there's a Tysons location near me, but I think I might only return for the desserts and get my Thai fix elsewhere. read more

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I enjoyed the Thai iced tea and food very much! It's also beautifully decorated with books and paintings. The service was great, and the server was very kind. I'm excited to come back! read more

Sisters Thai - Chicken Pad Thai Noodles, Crispy Spring Rolls, Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Me and a friend got dinner on Friday night and it was pretty packed! There aren't many tables inside and some of them are really close together. The table next to me was probably about 1 foot away. Other than that, the food was great. We ordered drunken noodles and pad see ew. Noodles were cooked really well and both dishes tasted great. Bikini shrimp was good too but nothing special. read more

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Highly recommend Sisters Thai! I had Tom Ka soup and crispy duck curry. Their serving portion is very generous and I was so full and still had some good amount of leftovers. The service was very attentive and the staff were very friendly. The restaurant had a cute decor inside and it was very cozy. I accidentally ate a very spicy jalapeno and my mouth was burning, so it might be better avoiding it if your spicy food tolerance is low. Other than that, I had a great time and will come back for sure for more Thai food! read more

Sisters Thai - Crispy Duck Curry - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I typically love this chain of restaurants. The ambiance is soo cute at all the locations. The food is almost always amazing. I did enjoy 2 out of 3 of the dishes this time. The drunken noodles and kaprow were delicious. However, the Panang curry was not good. It came with 2 pieces of broccoli and alot of stale tofu (basically the tofu tasted like rubber). I was honestly really surprised as I have always had a good experience with Sisters. The dessert of fried banana and ice cream was also very good. When we complained I was told that they reuse the oil for 2 days before changing it because of cost and that may be the cause of the tofu not tasting good. I was surprised to hear that and it will definitely affect the amount of times I eat out as I am sure they are not the only restaurant that does this. I personally think it was old tofu that was rewarmed a few times which is why it tasted the way it did. I will give them 3 stars out of 5 because of this incident. I will say they did try to rectify the situation but they only discounted the order by $3.20, we had to ask for it to be taken off because the dish was really not edible. read more

I always start off with curry puffs. 10/10 and always consistent. The entrees were all amazing. I prefer drunken noodles but both the pad see ew and drunken noodles are delicious. Pad see ew is more chewy. I would recommend beef or shrimp for these dishes. Level 5 spice can get very spicy with the noodles. Chicken for the curries unless it is specific like the crispy duck curry. The crispy duck curry is my favorite and I get it every time. I noticed more pieces of pineapple and duck this time. Curry comes with rice. If you like heat I would do level 5 because it mixes well with the rices. I don't know how they were able to get perfectly ripe mangos during the winter but they did and this is an amazing dessert. The perfectly ripped mangos pair so well with the condense milk and sticky rice. Service is great, even in this small cute store. The servers are very attentive and refill waters regularly. They do a good job communicating with each other and it truly shows. read more

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Sisters Thai aka Sisters The Living Room Cafe was a wonderful experience. Small intimate restaurant with cozy decor and great food. Staff is great. Entrees and appetizers are authentic and delicious. Ordered the curry puff , roti green curry and Donald rolls for appetizers. Absolutely delicious. For the entree ordered the Bamee Poo Moo Dang. That was good but could use a smudge more favor. But all in all had a great experience read more

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When you walk into the restaurant, the vibe of the place is very cute and picturesque. I loved the decor there! The staff were very friendly. We ordered takeout, and all the food was basically done in about 10 min, which was much quicker than I had expected. The drunken noodles were so spicy at level 3 but it was extremely tasty, I loved it. The crabmeat fried rice was also flavorful as well. I do wish that the takeout portions were a bit bigger though, especially for the price. read more

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This is a fun little spot! I had walked by it several times and had always wanted to try it. It was one of the better Thai food experiences I have had in the DC area. The inside dining area is cozy and the decor has a flowery coffee shop vibe to it. The service was excellent and the staff was friendly. The food was amazing and the portions seemed larger than other Thai places I have tried. I had the wonton soup and sisters fried rice. Both were excellent (and I purposefully went non-spicy with my choices). This is a great spot for a date or intimate group dinner. Easy 5/5 stars! read more

Sisters Thai - Wonton Soup and Sisters Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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We stopped by on a Sunday evening for an early dinner. The food was average - the Ka Prow was extra salty, the fried rice bland, and the pad Thai was pretty mid, but the service was quick and friendly. We shall return to try some of the other dishes. read more

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The ambiance of the restaurant was great and we have been to the Tyson's location and was super excited to try this out. Service was great but the food and drinks were disappointing. The food had no flavor, wings tasted greasy and had no seasoning, the Pad Thai was flat. We jazzed it up with some condiments but it just wasn't the same. read more

Great food and good ambience. Service is good. Not too pricey. Parking is across the street.

This place is consistent & delicious everytime! The decor is so cute & homey, but small & cramped. It can definitely get (& feel) packed. For lunch, they offer a great deal of an app + entree for $13. Everything I've tried is delicious. My go-to is their drunken noodles. Beware on the spice level though! I can usually handle spice, but their medium level is up there. Wash it down with a thai tea & it's the perfect meal. read more

Excellent service and food! I tried several appetizers and ordered the crabmeat fried rice. It was incredible. The waitress was constantly refilling drinks and checking on us. read more

The original location is still the coziest. Great ambience feeling like you are in a library or café. I'm amazed when I come for lunch early and the place is not full. The food is always good. I am partial to the curries. read more

been here multiple times with friends and on dates! the interior is beautiful and has so many things to look at. the seating is a bit tight if you need a bit of extra space to be comfortable. the food is just okay. i have definitely had better, more authentic thai food. however, the presentation is great. i recommend the crispy duck curry and the drunken noodles. read more

We enjoyed a ladies lunch here the other day. The lunch special is the way to go. I had the red curry with chicken. Plenty for a lunch with a little leftover. The Thai tea is great too. Cute little place with a bookshelf wall and fun flowers hanging from the ceiling. Service was fine, nothing bad, nothing great. We did feel a little rushed when we wanted to to stay and chat for a bit. read more

6 July 2025 - Walt Okon - Sisters Restaurant in Fairfax. We had Sunday dinner at Sisters in Fairfax (4004 University Dr #6804, Fairfax, VA 22030) which is one of the eight restaurants in the DMV area. At Sisters, we were met immediately as soon as we arrived at the door and were seated with menus. Our waitress greeted us with a smile in less than 30 seconds and took drink orders. This was our second time at this restaurant. I took note at the cozy and exceptional ambiance of living room decor. Bookshelves filled with real books. Everything was real just like being at home. I just really enjoyed the comfortable home-like environment. Appetizers were served quickly and hot. For dinner, I ordered the Cashew Nut with Chicken. It was cooked to perfection of their original Thai dish. Sisters Thai, also known as The Living Room Cafe, is a popular Thai restaurant in Old Town Fairfax, known to our friends who dine there often. I love the cozy, living room-like atmosphere and delicious food. The service is friendly with a smile and their food is always good. Check out the dessert menu baked goods. They are all good. Free Parking is right across the street in a public lot. I love this place. Walt Okon, Springfield Virginia. read more

Sisters Thai - The main dining room of the Sisters Thai - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Great food. The crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli is an off menu item that can be requested by ordering the Moo grob and requesting for it to be served with the Chinese broccoli. It is delicious. They have a version of the pork belly in the street food section. The pad Thai is delicious and the Tom yum soup is also delicious. The mango sticky rice is delicious for dessert. The drunken noodle is especially good here. The noodle is bouncy and chewy and delicious. The Panang Chicken is very saucy, chicken was a little bit dry but the flavor was there. This is a cute little place with great food in Fairfax city. read more

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Sister's Thai was a staple back when I went to George Mason. It's such a cute vibe inside and definitely makes you feel at home. I don't love this location because there's always traffic and parking is difficult (unless you're going on off hours). The inside is also fairly small so it's not a great place for big groups. However, the food is always on point. I love all the typical Thai dishes here and they also have a few Thai "street food" too. read more

Sisters Thai - Beef Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Usually an exciting experience, but service is declining. During my last visit they gave me the wrong to-go order and during this visit Inhad to ask for everything I needed including boxes, bag and the bill. The worst service staff I have ever experienced at Sisters Thai. read more

I really wanted to like this place ,but unfortunately it fell short. We waited over 15 minutes for the waiter to finally come over with water and that was only after flagging down the host. Several wait staff passed by but no one acknowledged our table. When the food finally arrived it was bland and lacked flavor. This is very unfortunate given that it's overpriced and lacks value. Overall I will not be returning to this establishment. read more

I've been to both locations, the one in Fairfax at Mosaic and the new spot in Alexandria. The food is amazing at both, yet I prefer the Alexandria location simply because it's closer to me and the aesthetic is light and industrial. I recently ordered the Crispy Duck Kaprow and it was really good. Great portion sizes. My friend ordered the Pad Thai with shrimp and loved it. Not a crumb was left lol. read more

Cozy spot, feels both elevated and somewhat casual, while leaning on the elevated side. It has a bistro sort of vibe. The only downside is that parking is not easy but honestly, where isn't parking difficult around that area? Its been some years since I've been but this used to be my go-to when I was going to school at GMU, then later when I had a doctor whose office was nearby before they retired. So it's purely circumstantial that I haven't visited in awhile. I do recommend Sisters Thai because the food is yummy and their great reputation is well deserved. read more

We had a pretty nice experience dining in at Sisters Thai in Fairfax. A parking lot is available across the street and could get full pretty quickly. We went late - around 9pm for dinner and this place was still very busy. Thankfully we got a table pretty fast, and service was friendly. There are not a lot of tables here though, so I'd caution against coming during a lunch or dinner rush. Started out with the crispy spring rolls. These definitely tasted fresh to me and the dipping sauce was great. The rolls themselves could've used a smidge more flavor. I got the Thai tea to drink - it was slightly too sweet for my liking but overall pretty good. I tried the chicken pad Thai for my entree - I wished the pad Thai had a bit more flavor, it was good but not the best I've had. Portion size was nice though. However, my fiancé got the crispy duck curry and it was DELICIOUS. I was a bit jealous I didn't get a curry dish instead because it was so flavorful and had a nice spice level. I'd come back for the curry. We needed with the strawberry shortcake- it was very light and fluffy. read more

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I think this was the first location! Sisters Thai was the first place that transfer you to a unique ambiance where you feel like you're sitting in someone's mansion or a fancy library! It's literally like the great former DC CM Kimo once said. It's the living room restaurant! Cute & Cozy! They care about the details, but honestly, if the story was only about the ambiance, you wouldn't see more beautiful and amazing Sisters Thai locations! Mosaic , Potomac MD, and my favorite location is the old town Alexandria one! The real story is about the taste , quality, and customer service that goes along with that great ambiance! I order a lot from sisters Thai for to go and I really like my experience with them! I call ahead, place my order, spell out my details and special requests, and I get what I asked for! Very consistent and always fresh, hot, and tasty! Try it, vote for the review , message me, or compliment me with any comment or question, and don't forget to ... Pray for me ;) read more

Beautiful restaurant. Food is pretty good (not my favorite in the area) but you can't beat the ambience! read more

Sisters Thai - Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Sooo soo good ! I'm a Thai fend and this place was soo yummy! I'll be coming back to this spot for future noms and already dreaming about the next time I can order the sister Thai fried rice. How can fried rice with cashews, pineapples, tomatoes, shrimp and chicken be soo freaking good? read more

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Food too salty but I came here for the sticky rice. Sticky rice is ok. I would recommend the one from Galae Thai near Hoffman Theater. Service is awesome and ambience is welcoming. Lucky to park on the opposite side of the road. Also they don't have any cocktails at all. read more

Sisters Thai - Sticky Rice. - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

The food here is always amazing. I have dined at a few of their locations, but I mostly order out. I don't have any food allergies, but I can still be a picky eater if I want to be here and they always try to accommodate and deliver with a smile. :) read more

Sisters Thai is one of my favorite spots in Fairfax! The food is great, I especially like the drunken noodles, the wide noodles they use are fantastic! Even better is the decor, the place is decorated beautifully and is super charming. I've been here multiple times, and its always a wonderful experience. read more

Service was delightful and prompt. They were very busy on a Sunday afternoon but attentive bringing menus and water as soon as we were seated. I ordered the shrimp cakes which were very tasty and well portioned. We had pad Thai shrimp which was fresh and wonderful. I've been on a duck binge lately and decided to order the crispy duck curry. There was a lot of duck in the serving and the red curry was so nice, much nicer than the red curry I make. Very flavorful and nice addition of potato, pepper and small tomato. We were in a hurry to attend a show and didn't have time to linger but we plan to be back in a few weeks. The restaurant is in a very walkable area of Fairfax City with a free parking lot just up the street less than a block. read more

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Sisters Thai has become one of our go-to lunch/dinner places. Our favorite dishes are Sisters fried rice, pottery shrimp, and the tried and true pad Thai. My only con for this place is how close the tables are to each other. When it's just me and my SO dining, I secretly hope not to be seated near another table of 2. It's so awkward to squish between that narrow little space between the tables. It literally feels like you're squishing past people in a movie theater aisle or even an airplane aisle. Anyway, the food is consistently good and the service is super quick! I love the little cozy touches - from the newspaper menus to the decor throughout. The non-alcoholic drink menu is nice as well! The Thai tea and various lemonades/Asian-fruit based ice slushes are great. All in all, I feel like this place tries to optimize efficiency (nothing wrong with that) but that probably underlies the slightly uncomfortable table arrangements. Service is fast but not necessarily warm or friendly (also nothing necessarily wrong with that). It's not somewhere where you would feel like a regular even if you go regularly. That being said, it's still one of our go-tos for good Thai food in the Mosaic District! read more

Really cool place with delicious food and good service. Went for dinner with my sisters, and we all loved our entrees. We didn't enjoy the spring rolls (except the dipping sauce) or the papaya salad (would have been better as takeout, the dressing needed to seep in more). That being said, they were doing a brisk takeout business. Will certainly return to try more of their dishes. read more