I couldn't believe how many different restaurants were in this small strip mall. We gave this Thai…read moreplace a try and it was good. I only got to try one dish, the Pad Se Ew, and it was good. They didn't ask me about spice level, and I didn't think to say anything, so it was a little under-spiced for my tastes, but the right amount of mild for my companion. The service was very good. The inside was cool. They had "greenery" on the walls and hanging from the light fixtures. If I wasn't there only because I was at a nearby hotel after a flight cancelation, I would try this several more times!

Foods come super quickly and they're very tasty ! Menu selection is pretty diverse--there's…read moresomething for everyone. Portions are just right and prices are very reasonable !!

Had tried this restaurant many years ago for carry out, was not pleased then especially with the…read moreservice. Decided to try again and dined in on the patio. First, we had the best service and they accommodated our speed and style of dining. Tried multiple dishes and desserts. Spicy eggplant stir fried with veggies was delicious and medium spicy was not very spicy. Tom Yum fried rice with shrimp was very seasoned with the right amount of spicy. Pad Thai with beef had the best noodles, perfectly chewy. Slightly on the sweet side, but very addictive. Good portions Papaya salad was very fresh and tasty. Inside was crowded for lunch, but the patio was empty. Patio was lovely today, beautiful weather. Mango with sticky rice and coconut custard was one of the best desserts we had in a long time. Definitely getting this again. The Thai Coffee with crème brûlée was smooth and creamy, very satisfying. Avocado and honey smoothie was creamy and good, maybe more avocado flavor could have improved the taste. Will definitely come back with more friends.

This Thai spot has become our go-to after monthly spa days. We've been twice, and it's been amazing…read moreevery time. The mango sticky rice smoothie is a must--seriously, the best! My friend and I both had two of those cold, refreshing smoothies during our first visit! Definitely try their other drinks too--the matcha crème brûlée is incredible. The desserts are also amazing, and now our goal is to try something new every visit. All the food is flavorful and satisfying, and it's such a cute spot to unwind for dinner. The service is awesome, and everyone on their team is nice! Only wish it was closer--check them out!

Food (5/5): The pad Thai with tofu (no bean sprouts) is my favorite- I get it for lunch every time…read moreI come here!! Service (4/5): Service is hit or miss here but generally good. Everyone is really nice, it's just that we come here for lunch and need the check immediately. Ambiance (4/5): It's good here unless it's super busy.

Thai Tyme with a fresh sprig of thyme on 2 of my dishes. Oh how I crave that classic Thai herb in…read moreall my favorite Thai dishes. (not) It's a nice place to hang out, but I go to Thai restaurants to eat good Thai food, not hang out and drink at the bar. The prices are high, the plates look nice, but the portion of meat in our app was pretty dainty, and the vegetables in our curry were non-existent. Curry had a rich oily flavor. Not for me. I always wanted to try it out, but I think there are better places in the area.

Thai Basil in Chantilly, Virginia, is operated by the acclaimed Chef Nongkran Daks, who became…read morewell-known after winning a Pad Thai cook-off against Bobby Flay on Food Network's Throwdown with Bobby Flay. Renowned for authentic Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients and without MSG, I finally visited after hearing many praises. The staff was friendly, and their spice level recommendation was spot-on. The atmosphere was a bit dated but decorated with numerous Thai artifacts, paintings, photographs, and ceramics, creating a warm and inviting setting. The Khanom Jeep, a Thai steamed dumpling, was dry with a thick skin and a somewhat bland flavor, while the Kuay Tiew Moo Toon (stewed pork noodle soup in herb broth) from their Thai Select menu was outstanding. The pork was tender, complemented by meatballs and bean sprouts for added texture, and the black peppers and spices balanced the sweetness perfectly. The menu features many dishes, and I look forward to trying more soon.

TL;DR: 3.8 stars - large portions, noodle dishes were solid…read more Came here for an early dinner on a Friday night and was able to grab a seat before it got much busier. SERVICE: Service was very nice and attentive. Food took a a little while to come out, but wasn't too bad. FOOD: ~Thai Tea (4.25): Definitely one of the better Thai Teas I have had in the area. Good tea flavor, creamy, and not too sweet. ~Pad thai (3.9/5): Decent flavor and the portion was giant. ~Drunken noodle (3.5/5): Was okay, but tasted more like padseew than drunken noodles. Didn't come with peppers/tomatoes like I've normally seen ~Fried whole fish special (2/5): Was very disappointed in this dish. It was very crispy, but the fish meat was overcooked/dry and under seasoned. The garlic sauce that came with it was also just okay. Would come back here for their noodle dishes and maybe try some of their curries.

So many wonderful things to say about this restaurant. I really like how they invested into the…read moredecor. It does feel like a modern dining experience with authentic tastes. And of course the food! Although the food can sometimes be greasier than my preference, the taste is exceptional. My family and I have been here at least three times and continue to keep this restaurant in mind when we are in the mood for Thai. My go tos are the drunken noodles and most recently the crab fried rice. And the customer service. As far as that goes, it has been consistently positive. Wait staff is timely and attentive. Thank you!

I would not recommend this place. The Panang curry was extremely bland and watery it tasted like…read morestraight coconut milk with very little flavor. The calamari was overly greasy, and the roti was greasy as well. The Thai tea just tasted like sweet milk rather than having a distinct tea flavor. If you're looking for good Thai food, I'd recommend going down the road to My Home Thai Bistro in Ashburn instead.

came for an early dinner, the restaurant was fairly empty, there was no wait, we were seated right…read moreaway. the service throughout was very good, friendly, attentive, and efficient. this is not a cheap eat spot, pricing is reasonable, lands mid range. everything we ordered were delicious and came in decent portions, except the duck roll. The duck roll has hard not chewable meats in all of them, we had to spit them out. Papaya salad can use a bit more thai seasoning, the spicy level was good. Pad thai was very yummy so were the veggie dishes. the atmosphere was so-so, furnitures definitely need to be updated, as they will be going through renovations in September. the cute figurine on the walls were adorable. located in a busy shopping center, parking can be difficult to find at times. do recommend put up a mirror in the restrooms during your next month renovations. foodies of @WineDinenVacay enjoyed majority of this visit, plan to return post renovation.

TLDR: absolutely recommend this place. Some of my favorite Thai food in the area! The Drunken…read morenoodles with medium spice and the Ka Prow fried rice are two of my favorite dishes. My wife and I finally decided to try this place after years of saying "one day". We've now ordered twice in the past 2 weeks. The first time we ordered the Ka Prow fried rice and the drunken noodles with medium spice and chicken. I ordered the lunch size drunken noodles and it was a good amount of food! They were the best drunken noodles I've had around here by far. And the Ka Prow fried rice was so smoky and full of flavor! It makes all other fried rices feel boring in comparison. This time I ordered the Kao Soi chicken. It had a delicious red curry sauce and two whole chicken legs with the egg noodles. I loved how rich the flavor of the soup is. The full grilled squid was something we ordered on our first time and it was also really good but I think a tad overcooked. I can't really speak to service other than the staff being friendly when I've walked in to grab our order. But the inside of the restaurant is cozy. We will definitely keep coming back here and highly recommend it if you're in the area.

We are long time customers of this business. Many years a customer. I think we will be taking a…read morelong break from Sakoonthai, and going elsewhere. I ordered the following chicken: "Ginger Flavored: Stir fried with fresh ginger, onions, black mushroom, snow pea, baby corn, bell pepper in our special black bean sauce" There was no black bean sauce. Zero. Black bean sauce has a distinctive look to it, to be sure. There was barely any sauce, and what little sauce was there, was a perfectly clear sauce. I did call the restaurant right away to let them know, because I did not eat what I received. My dinner was not good and a complete waste. Unfortunate. Even more unfortunate was the fact that the person I spoke with did not seem to either believe me or care. I will add a photo of what I received in a bit. I was very much looking forward to this food so feeling mostly disappointed, is all.

Sakoonthai is the cutest little place where you would first discount the food because the place…read morelooks more like a cafe than a reputable restaurant. However, when you go in, you'll be surprised to find that all the flavors are pretty solid. FIrst, the crab fried rice is something that I wouldn't ordinarily order but based on the other reviews, I felt like I had to. It was solid! Also, the flavors of basil chicken were on point like any reputable Thai place. Lastly, the watercress salad was also just as good as reviewed. It was crunchy and savory, sweet but also acidic. Overall, it was everything Thai that you'd expect. I'll definitely be back!

If you're looking for outstanding Asian food, this place is absolutely worth seeking out. The…read morelocation is a little tucked away, but the food more than makes up for it. The portions are incredibly generous, and every dish we tried was delicious. The drunken noodles were packed with flavor, the fried rice was perfectly cooked, the Tso's chicken was excellent, and the steamed fish was fresh and beautifully prepared. The highlight of the meal was the spectacular tableside Flambé dessert--it was both delicious and a fun experience. The service was exceptional. Our waitress was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. The owners were also warm and welcoming, adding to the wonderful dining experience. And don't skip the beer--it was fantastic! Great food, generous portions, outstanding hospitality, and excellent value. We'll definitely be back.

I saw this place named on some guy's list of best restaurants in NOVA. We only ordered 4 dishes so…read moreI can't speak for the rest of the menu. But what we did get was pretty darn good (if a bit pricey)! The style is much more authentic, so if you're looking for something like Hunan Cafe (Greenbriar), or that NOVA institution China King, this is different. Is it better? For the most part, yes. (But I still crave that Americanized sweet, spicy, glazey brown sauce that comes in slight variations in so many dishes). I had the hot and sour soup, Szechuan spicy fried eggplant sticks, Taiwanese rice noodles with fried tofu, and the Chengdu twice cooked pork. Everything was excellent, except....the hot and sour soup. Honestly, Hunan Cafe and China King beat the pants off this place's hot and sour soup. Here, it was a bit too sweet. It had some red chilies in it, but I could not detect much white pepper. And it's a vegetarian version, so no small bits of chicken or pork. I'd skip this the next time I order from here. But the other dishes... amazing! The noodles were light-tasting but still delicious. The eggplant was garnished with cilantro, garlic, salt, and red chili sauce. The twice cooked pork was sauteed with sliced leeks and the same red chili sauce. I think that's the fresh, zingy, spice flavor profile I like that can't be found at Americanized Chinese restaurants. Sure, China King has its place and I'll still go back there when I'm close (RIP China King Fair Lakes and Herndon). And admittedly, I go to that awful Panda chain occasionally because I never learn. The unfortunate thing is, I'll more likely go to these places than Cheng's because of the price. The pork dish was $21 and the noodle dish was $19. My total bill came to $60 before tax and tip. If I need to stuff my face with a Chinese umami bomb fast, I'm probably going to the other places for $15-30. I do want to try the rest of the menu at Cheng's, but it's going to be a drawn-out process for the sake of my wallet. I'd be remiss if I didn't include a comment from my dining partner. She compared the quality and taste of the food at Cheng's to Peter Chang's (either Peter Chang's-Herndon, or Mama Chang Fairfax). A high compliment. But she said the value is better at those places' AYCE options than what we got at Cheng's, and I agree. If you've been to none of these places, you have to try them all at least once.