This is my #1 comfort spot for Thai in Richmond. Typically order chicken basil or drunken noodle…read moreand both are excellent. Always fresh, flavorful and filling. Would order anything on the menu

While in Richmond with a colleague we came here for dinner on a Sunday night. Upon walking in, the…read moresmell of weed was really strong and we were tempted to walk back out, but decided to stay, since there wasn't too many other options for Thai close by; plus all the positive reviews made me think it might be worth staying. The place was completely dead when we got there, around 6:30PM for dinner, but they did have a steady food delivery pickup business going. The guy working the front of house was very friendly and helpful. Their menu is filled with all the typical Thai dishes that are popular. I opted for Larb Gai and a bowl of Tom Yum. The Tim Yum's broth was really good, the mushrooms in it looked like they were over-cooked or canned - either way I don't like mushrooms, so I didn't eat them, but they definitely didn't look appetizing. The rest of the soup was good. The Larb Gai was fresh and tasty. It had the right amount of heat too. Overall - Not bad.

Crazy delicious! My new favorite Thai restaurant. Got the chicken pad Thai and shrimp/crab fried…read morerice - amazing authentic taste. Thai iced tea is my new favorite and the mango sticky rice was to die for.

I go here at least once a week, it has become one of my comfort foods. Its right on VCU campus so…read moreits super convenient for students, the food is also reasonably priced and delicious. I have always ordered pick up and the wait is never long and the food comes out hot and fresh everytime.

First visit here, and the experience was good. It was recommended by my step-daughter, and we came…read moreby for an early dinner right when they opened. Parking is available on the side, or you can usually find street parking nearby. I really liked the industrial atmosphere, especially the swings, but we ended up sitting closer to the bar area. Our server was super nice, and the service was quick throughout the meal. FOOD REVIEW Sabai Platter - 3/5 Not bad for shareable during happy hour, but some of the items were just okay. Pad Thai - 4/5 The flavors and spice level were balanced really well. Pla Muk Tod (Calamari) - 4/5 Good overall, but I wasn't a big fan of the dipping sauce. Pik Gai Tod (Wings) - 4/5 Flavorful and really good. Moo Sam Chan (Fried Pork Belly) - 4/5 Tasty and flavorful, though a little over-sauced for my preference. DRINK REVIEW Thai Tea - 5/5 Refreshing and enjoyable. Thai Mojito - 5/5 Really good and refreshing as well. Overall, good food, great drinks, and friendly service.

I'll just tell you if you have a party or large group, just go ANYWHERE else but here. I should've…read moreknown better because we came here for a 8 person bday party a couple of years ago and it was horrendous. We had to chase down waiters to order anything, everything didn't come out the same time, and zero hospitality. Fast forward now to last week. A group of 9 of us come in for our wedding weekend and they thought we had 8 people not 9. They try to seat us on the swinging seats which can't even fit our 8 people. NOT ONCE did they try to help us, move us, offer to do ANYTHING. They literally stared at us not saying a word. We asked if we could have two tables, no. Have a stool to add, no. Wait for a larger table outside, no. Just absolutely the worst hospitality or lack there of I have ever had. This place has had issues with staff for years. Unfortunately it's now costing them consistent customers as we are not the only ones this has happened to. We ended up leaving and going to another Thai restaurant. If you want to be ignored and stared at with dead fish eyes this is the place for you.

Very good food, even at DC comparison levels. Had the Thai basil chicken, was ready to have it…read moreagain the next night! A fun divey eclectic atmosphere made me sorry I ordered for takeout for my first experience here. Next time we definitely dine in. I believe I met the owner, a very nice accommodating host regardless of his role.

Yelp reviews brought me to this cute Thai restaurant. Their dining areas are outdoors on their open…read morepatio and downstairs in a decorated basement. On the weekends they have a themed speakeasy with music. Just ask the staff about the location downstairs. The food was delicious. It was much better than our other Richmond Thai experience. From the amount of people dining and waiting this place appears to be a popular choice. Our group had the fresh spring rolls with choice of pork or shrimps and we chose shrimp. It was fresh made and included a tasty chili sauce. Thai basil and various noodle dishes were also eaten. Portions were generous and take out boxes left with us. My only tip is that you think hard before deciding to eat on the patios if it's cold and windy, the umbrellas will attempt to fly away. It can also get chili on a brisk day. No parking lot but plenty of street parking.

came here on an extremely hot day, dealing with a train cancellation and time to kill. Petra was…read moreamazing, provided great conversation and even better service. the basil fried rice was to die for, the drinks were good! highly recommend !!

Got takeout from here about a year ago and we STILL talk about it. Went again today and dined in…read moreand the food was as delicious as we remembered it, if not even better. The Thai food here SLAPS! The dining area is fairly small, maybe about 10-12 tables, can see it filling up pretty quickly. Our server was super friendly and attentive (forgot her name) and was so nice to our noisy toddler haha. Food came out at pretty good pace and app, entrees and food didn't all come out at the same time which was nice. You HAVE to get their Thai sausage appetizer - If they made this an entree, I would get it every single time. The sausage is perfectly balanced with lean and fat and packed full of Thai flavor and spices. For my entree I got the Thai fried rice with chicken and this portion is HUGE, was able to take some home and easily serve it as another meal. The fried rice was so tasty and fried chicken was perfectly fried and came with a nice sweet and sour sauce too. My wife loved the pad se ew and got to take home her food as well. If this place was closer to us, it would be not good for our wallets. If you want delicious and authentic Thai food, look no further than Yak Yai!

Best food best service best atmosphere can't wait to go back again papaya salad is amazing tasty…read morefood you can find in va recommend 100%

Best food and best service!!! Pattio is dog friendly . Try kao soi Kai , wild tusk and drunken…read morenoodles , out of this world goodness!!!

'Charming' small Bistro in Mechanicsville! Generous portions, beautifully, freshly prepared. Will…read morereturn often. Convenient takeout, as well! Especially enjoyed the Fresh Rolls, soups, shrimp and crab dinner. Everything on the menu was very tempting. Courteous service!

I enjoyed first visit for lunch with a friend.. been few weeks back and sorry I didn't write…read moresooner. It was GREAT.. small, very charming, fantastic caring service.. can't wait to return with friends

Found out about this spot after seeing a review on TikTok and had to check it out. I love Asian…read morecuisine and have been itching to try new places within the city. My waitress Kat was very nice and helpful, even patient with me since it was my first time. I already had in mind what I wanted to order, but she was eager to jump in and help me with recommendations if I needed it. I started with some chicken gyoza which was really good and the tangy sauce was very flavorful. Not even 3 minutes after receiving it, I got my main entree which was the scallion chicken and fried rice which was absolutely incredible! The sauce was very sweet with a bit of spice thanks to the peppers in the veggie mix. I heard that this place is known for its ramen so I'll definitely return to try that!

Main Street Dragon was such a great experience! The restaurant was aesthetically pleasing, and our…read morewaitress was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Spicy Bangkok Ramen, which was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The bok choy was a nice touch and complemented the dish perfectly. My brother ordered the spicy Soba Noodles and really enjoyed them--the noodles had a nice, chewy texture. My mother chose the Indonesian Ramen and loved the strong basil and lemongrass flavors. She added chicken to her ramen, but unfortunately, it seemed either overcooked or processed. However, the staff handled the issue well and removed it from our bill, which we truly appreciated. Overall, we had a great family dining experience and would definitely return!