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Soul Thai Kitchen & Bar

4.6 (133 reviews)
ModerateThai, Soup, Bars
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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"Suggested tip" on total? (pet peeve)

Flabby shrimp. Can't abide flabby farmed shrimp. Yum woon Sen suffered because of this. Som tum was ok Chive dumplings were gummy. I wanted to like this place and make it a regular place because outdoor patio looks so nice. Looks like they have an interesting list of cocktails. But my waitresses spoke very poor English and it was hard to communicate. And the food was sub standard in important ways.. I just think there are better places to go for my money and I think Thai Noy beats this place hands down

Summer Roll (Shrimp)...SO said they were just ok.
Monica W.

Craving Pad Thai and haven't found a good spot yet. The food was average. Pad Thai was dryer than what we like. Spring and Summer Rolls were ok. Ordered via UE, therefore can't speak to service and ambiance. Prob won't order again.

Spring roll
Alanna P.

We came here for lunch on a Friday and we're immediately seated. They have a great lunch special so we ordered the chicken pad z eew and the shrimp panang curry both of which came with a spring roll! The spring roll was to die for and next time I'm definitely going to order more of those to start us off. The curry was also amazing and the pad z eew was flavored perfectly!

Spicy Sweet Basil Ka Pow + Basil Fried Rice
Virginia H.

We have a couple go-to restaurants for Thai food and this spot is one of them in Arlington! - Satay Chicken -- paired well with the peanut sauce - Papaya Salad -- loved the spicy lime sauce - Tom Yum Soup - Spicy Sweet Basil Ka Pow -- added chicken - Basil Fried Rice - Sweet Mango w/Pandanus Sticky Rice - Thai Iced Tea The interior is nicely decorated giving an inviting ambience for any occasion. The portion sizes were well worth the price and everything comes out promptly and tasted amazing! The service was great and their staff were friendly and attentive.

Garlic Peppery
Destiny E.

Service here was pretty good! Our server was extremely kind and friendly. She checked on us regularly. Forgot a couple things at one point (sauces), but that's never a huge deal to me if I don't have to wait too long. Now for the food: It's a solid MEH for me. I ordered the kratiem prik Thai (garlic peppery), which comes with rice. This is my favorite Thai dish, which normally tells me all I need to know about a place. Got the lunch special at $14.95, which includes a spring roll. Paid $4 extra for Tom Yum, too. Garlic peppery: NOPE! It wasn't bad but the rice was overcooked and the dish, itself, was lacking flavor. I'm used to this dish being very flavorful and, dare I say, garlicky? This was neither. Added soy sauce and chili and it was still under seasoned/flavored. And at $14.95, which was only like 1-2 bucks less than the full entree price, I was not impressed. Tom Yum: lots of chicken but not as much flavor as I'm used to. There are better Tom Yuma in the area for sure. Spring roll: basic. Could've passed on it altogether. They put the sauce on it instead of serving on the side, too, in case that's not your thing. Thai tea: $5 but pass. The cup was so full of ice and the tea itself tasted like sweet orange milk with a hint of Thai tea. Decor: very cute and they have a patio! The floral decor was cute and clean. Mango mojito: $16. Yikes. These are almost city prices and it wasn't strong lol In all, not a bad experience but not an impressive one. Definitely wouldn't go out of my way for it. Not worth the $35 I ended up paying for it (this is for everything listed above except the mojito).

Vegetable Hang-Over Noodle (Khee Mao)
Kelci M.

Everything is delicious! I can't believe I forgot to order dessert. Chicken Satay: 10/10 grilled to perfection it also comes with 2 dipping sauces. One is a peanut sauce and the other is a sweet, tangy and refreshing sauce. Hangover Noodle Khee Mao: 8/10. I ordered mild and it was medium hot but I fought through the pain. Panang Curry: 9/10 probably the best Panang Curry I've had in DC. You won't reject it!

Thai Iced Coffee & Thai Margarita
Jens J.

Best dish on our first visit here was the duck rolls. I've never been much of a fan of duck meat, but these rolls were really good. I'd order them again. Soul Thai's interior is warm and inviting with rich wood and faux hanging plants. Service was great, our servers were smiling and welcoming. Our other appetizer was the fried calamari rings. These were fresh and hot and came with a sweet dipping sauce and a spicy dipping sauce. The Massaman Beef Curry was pretty good. Though it tasted great, some, but not all of the beef pieces were tough. The Khao Soi was very good. A little bit of the chicken was refrigerator cool, but it wasn't worth it to me to send it back. The sauce was great and I liked all the crispy fried noodles in the dish. I think that Soul Thai could cut the size of this entrée down a bit. It really is a hefty helping. JP ordered a Thai margarita. This creamy concoction was delicious. Loved the light sprinkles of dried lime and salt on the glass rim. Unfortunately, this drink is a special and will be only available this month. Soul Thai should consider making this cocktail a full time cast member. I also ordered the Thai Iced Coffee, which was excellent.

Thai Iced Tea and Thai Iced Tea Lychee
Mia S.

This is my second time dining in and it's been pleasant both times. The food here is delicious if you're looking for Thai food with quick service. The aestheic inside is cute and the customer service is great. The servers are pleasant and PLEASE GET THE MANGO STICKY RICE! Also highly recommend tbejr Thai Iced Tea Lychee.

Fried tofu appetizer, very tasty, fresh, not overly fried. This and a soup were enough to be a meal.
Emily S.

This is a nice neighborhood spot. This is a weird observation but something that impressed me is that they had all these hanging faux florals everywhere and normally those are huge dust collectors but these were completely dust free so they must be really on top of cleaning. I will say that we were sat at an odd table - they have three booths that share a wall with the kitchen and the wall has this open trellis work that goes straight through so all the kitchen noises, smells (including like soap smells) and anything venting came thru to our table like we were sitting in the kitchen and not in a good, chef's table way. We couldn't hear each other and asked to move so then they put us in this semi-private room off the main room by ourselves. I do not understand that design choice. As a result of being in the separate room I think service suffered a little. My other caveat is that this wasn't the most veg friendly menu for a Thai place (I'm pescatarian) Some of my favorite dishes, like massamun curry, automatically came with meat rather than a choice of protein, and the house specials were exclusively meaty. There were some other customizable options- curries and noodle dishes. But more limited than some other Thai places. I had had a big snack before we went and we also ordered appetizers so I ended up ordering a tom kha shrimp soup and a fried tofu appetizer. Honestly? This was really really satisfying and I couldn't finish so I would seriously consider that same combo if I came back again in a hungrier state. It is hard to believe that fried tofu can vary that much but this was especially good - fresh with good texture and am ample portion. Same goes for my soup. Really tasty and a nice portions for the price. My husband ordered a flat noodle dish that was similar to drunken noodles but slightly different and he enjoyed it and enjoyed that it offered some variety. We also got a papaya salad appetizer that was solid and not painfully spicy like in some places. Our grilled squid appetizer was lackluster - not bad, just not especially tender or flavorful - and that is the one thing I would recommend passing on. All in all I would come back here next time we are craving Thai because the food is good and portions are ample for the price. However, I might consider other places instead depending on the dish and/or vibe I am seeking.

Pad thai, drunken noodles, kanom jeeb, chicken skewers, tom yum, tom kha
Mai N.

We've come here twice, for my dad's birthday and my grandma's birthday. The space is cozy with cute and whimsical decor. I especially like the floral decorations hanging from the ceiling and the walls. The servers were very friendly and the food and drinks came out fast. My family is usually pretty picky since they usually only eat Vietnamese food but they like this spot enough to come back twice :) We're especially fans of the Tom Yum and Tom Kha, and the noodles are flavorful but not heavy or greasy. On both occasions they gave us free desserts, which is always appreciated. Definitely planning to keep this as one of my go-to Thai places!

Tre S.

I love the Soul vibe they have going on. The customer service was wonderful. The food is fantastic. We had the larb salmon. Flavors were spectacular. We also had the chive dumplings, spicy basil fried rice with seafood. Some of the best Thai tea around. A must place go for eats.

Tram A.

Food was amazing!!! Our family had a great time at this restaurant. We ordered the grilled octopus and it was the highlight of the dinner! We have been searching for a good place and we're delighted that we finally found it. We also ordered other dishes and they were yummy. We sat outdoors and enjoyed the nice breeze. Staff were very nice and friendly! Highly recommend if you are in town.

Patrick M.

Soul Thai Kitchen & Bar, located at Dominion Hills Centre on Wilson Blvd in Arlington, offers authentic, flavorful Thai cuisine in a welcoming setting with hanging pots and modern lighting. Its cozy atmosphere, and popular dishes such as Grilled Squid, Drunken Noodles, Panang Curry, Soft-Shell Crab, and authentic Thai desserts like Mango with Pandan sticky rice and Coconut Custard with sweet sticky rice have made it a favorite in the neighborhood.

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