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This Thai restaurant in the Downtown area of Richmond is known for its authentic cuisine. We sat at the lovely outdoor patio. The inside was small and not inviting. I had the Thai Garden Salad $8.58 and the Tom Kha Soup with two shrimp $7.98. It was flavorful but I should have gotten one of the lunch specials at a much better deal. The service was friendly and efficient.
The food is flavorful .The ambiance is good, you have the option to sit outside especially during those weather its a perfect time to go.The service was good as well.i didn't have to wait a long time for the server or our food.The food and beverages was amazing !!!!!! .
I'd definitely return for the pad Thai and their bingsu. We also got their patio rice, which wasn't what we expected. It was kind of like general tso chicken with a side of rice, which was good, but again not what we expected. Whatever you decide to get, definitely end with a bingsu. We got the mango one, and it was delicious. It's also easily shareable!
This is one of my favorite Thai spots in the city. I tend to get noodle dishes since those are my favorite Thai dishes, however, their curries are divine here too. We live in walking distance so tend to walk over. There is free street parking nearby if you do drive. It's also a great takeout spot. Their pad Thai is pretty good, but I like their pad see ew the best for noodles. When we've gone, we've eaten inside, but it seems like they have a beautiful patio in the back. The service can feel a little slow if you're in a rush. If you're doing takeout you go upstairs to grab your order. If you want to dine in, you go down to the left. On a recent trip, I tried their salmon curry and it was incredible. I highly recommend ordering this wholesome and delicious dish. This is a wonderful spot for Thai food.
Stopped by here before heading to the Allianz Amphitheater for Lindsey Stirling. Great hidden gem to grab some GREAT food before the concert. Highly recommend. The spring rolls, pad see ew, and fried rice were amazing.
Our first time here and the food was great! I enjoyed my Panang curry with chicken and shrimp. We shared the Thai chili wings which were very crispy and flavorful. My spouse got the fried rice with beef. He ended up asking for the Thai chili sauce so maybe offering a sauce would make the dish better. Overall everything was great! We sat on the patio which was very romantic. Service was fast although our entrees came out at different times.
Great food. Very chic ambiance on the back patio. Cool cocktails. We were happy to have found this place. The staff was friendly. Parking was easy, just out front on the street. Everything we tried was fresh and excellent.
Had a great meal but the service was subpar. Not sure if the kitchen or wait staff was the issue but food was delayed. On the positive side the patio atmosphere was relaxing in spite of impending rain. And the food was really good and plentiful. Larb Gai and fried chive bread were great. Never had the chive bread. Entrees excellent too but shy of spice. Think the duck dish had 2 chili pepper designation but was not spicy. Will try again.
The Patio Thai is a cute spot with solid food. I came on a rainy day and sat at the bar. They have a very cozy ambiance inside; great for a date night. The Kapow fried rice with beef was a wonderful portion and presented nicely. I have also gotten takeout from here and it's just as good!
Tried Patio Thai for the first time and it did not disappoint! We started with the Thai wings in sweet chili sauce -- perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and coated in just the right amount of flavorful sauce. Hands down a must-order. I also got the beef drunken noodles, which came out hot, saucy, and packed with flavor. A little on the sweeter side, but still super satisfying and comforting. The food came out fresh and the portions were solid. Overall, a great experience and definitely a spot I'll be coming back to when I'm craving Thai in RVA!
Walked in here on a Wednesday evening. They have a parking space across the street. We got seated right away. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The patio was cute, with a mini fountain. The second floor has more seats/tables. Our server Joshua answered questions about the menu and was personable. Their drinks were great! I particularly like sweet ones - Woman from Venus, Lychee martini, Piece of Heaven. They were all refreshing. Rama chicken was sauteed chicken in peanut sauce with carrots and broccoli. It was not as flavorful as one would expect. I enjoyed the crispy duck with basil. Flavorful, crispy, varying textures and not really spicy. Both dishes were served with rice. Giving this place 4/5 for cozy ambiance and great drinks.
I got a hard Thai tea ($13) , papaya salad medium spice ($10) drunken noodles with tofu with medium spice ($16) and , crispy duck Thai basil with mediu ($23). Food came in about 20ish minutes. The papaya salad had the perfect spice at medium. Drunken noodles were a bit disappointing to me as it was a super sweet sauce but not much spice or savoriness. The star was the crispy duck Thai basil, perfect amount of spice with great seasoning. The duck was fried well and was crispy, moist, and flavorful. Staff and service went by very well. Overall I had a phenomenal experience with the papaya salad and duck basil! Food(50%): 8.0 Staff/service(25%): 8.0 Value(25%): 6.0 Overall: 7.5/10
The service here is really good! The aesthetics and the vibe is great. I LOVE their drinks. The problem is the food. I've been here twice and while I appreciate a good aesthetic, the food here is very underwhelming. I got the chicken curry and while it wasn't the worst, it wasn't the best. It was edible. I was hoping for something incredibly delicious when I eat out. The rice was very dry. The service here was great, we had a really nice server.
Reviews are largely positive. Diners highlight the fresh, flavorful food, beautiful patio ambience, and creative drinks. Many also mention the friendly staff.
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2 months ago
What a fantastic dining experience! The food was absolutely amazing--full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and with just the right amount of spice. Everything came out fresh and cooked to perfection. Our server was friendly, attentive, and genuinely funny, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The service was impressively fast without feeling rushed. The outdoor dining area was beautiful and created such a romantic atmosphere--perfect for a relaxing dinner. And the best part? The prices were great for the quality and amount of food you get. Great food, great service, great atmosphere, and a great price. We'll definitely be coming back the next time we visit Richmond VA! read more
1 month ago
Service was painfully slow during our visit, turning what should have been a quick family lunch into a two-hour ordeal due to understaffing. Once we shifted focus to the food, things definitely improved. We ordered three dishes to feed our group of two adults and three kids, and we even walked away with leftovers for a total bill of $67: Drunken Noodles with Beef (6/10): Solid flavors, though nothing groundbreaking. Chicken Pad Thai (6/10): Decent portion, but middle-of-the-road execution. Lamb Massaman Curry (10/10): An absolute standout that completely redeemed the meal. Despite the staffing hiccups, the food quality and value are enough to bring us back. Hopefully, they'll have their crew sorted out by our next visit to bring back the charm we usually expect from this spot. read more
This restaurant is an amazing option and is only a short walk from the heart of downtown. The staff and the vibe of the place are so friendly and inviting. They have the option of indoor or outdoor patio seating, but I would definitely recommend the outdoor as you can handle a little bit of a warmer temperature. The ambience of the restaurant was perfect for a date night or a big family dinner. We loved every single item that we had, but our main must try item was the green curry roti. Honorable mention goes to our amazing server (steven) who recommended the Piece of Heaven. We will be back to try the rest of the menu. They also have a fun happy hour daily from 4 to 7 PM with two dollars off signature cocktails, one dollar off draft beers, and a deal on wine as well. read more
This Thai restaurant in the Downtown area of Richmond is known for its authentic cuisine. We sat at the lovely outdoor patio. The inside was small and not inviting. I had the Thai Garden Salad $8.58 and the Tom Kha Soup with two shrimp $7.98. It was flavorful but I should have gotten one of the lunch specials at a much better deal. The service was friendly and efficient. read more
1 month ago
The food is flavorful .The ambiance is good, you have the option to sit outside especially during those weather its a perfect time to go.The service was good as well.i didn't have to wait a long time for the server or our food.The food and beverages was amazing !!!!!! . read more
4 months ago
I'd definitely return for the pad Thai and their bingsu. We also got their patio rice, which wasn't what we expected. It was kind of like general tso chicken with a side of rice, which was good, but again not what we expected. Whatever you decide to get, definitely end with a bingsu. We got the mango one, and it was delicious. It's also easily shareable! read more
This is one of my favorite Thai spots in the city. I tend to get noodle dishes since those are my favorite Thai dishes, however, their curries are divine here too. We live in walking distance so tend to walk over. There is free street parking nearby if you do drive. It's also a great takeout spot. Their pad Thai is pretty good, but I like their pad see ew the best for noodles. When we've gone, we've eaten inside, but it seems like they have a beautiful patio in the back. The service can feel a little slow if you're in a rush. If you're doing takeout you go upstairs to grab your order. If you want to dine in, you go down to the left. On a recent trip, I tried their salmon curry and it was incredible. I highly recommend ordering this wholesome and delicious dish. This is a wonderful spot for Thai food. read more
3 months ago
Stopped by here before heading to the Allianz Amphitheater for Lindsey Stirling. Great hidden gem to grab some GREAT food before the concert. Highly recommend. The spring rolls, pad see ew, and fried rice were amazing. read more
Our first time here and the food was great! I enjoyed my Panang curry with chicken and shrimp. We shared the Thai chili wings which were very crispy and flavorful. My spouse got the fried rice with beef. He ended up asking for the Thai chili sauce so maybe offering a sauce would make the dish better. Overall everything was great! We sat on the patio which was very romantic. Service was fast although our entrees came out at different times. read more
7 months ago
Great food. Very chic ambiance on the back patio. Cool cocktails. We were happy to have found this place. The staff was friendly. Parking was easy, just out front on the street. Everything we tried was fresh and excellent. read more
4 days ago
Had a great meal but the service was subpar. Not sure if the kitchen or wait staff was the issue but food was delayed. On the positive side the patio atmosphere was relaxing in spite of impending rain. And the food was really good and plentiful. Larb Gai and fried chive bread were great. Never had the chive bread. Entrees excellent too but shy of spice. Think the duck dish had 2 chili pepper designation but was not spicy. Will try again. read more
The Patio Thai is a cute spot with solid food. I came on a rainy day and sat at the bar. They have a very cozy ambiance inside; great for a date night. The Kapow fried rice with beef was a wonderful portion and presented nicely. I have also gotten takeout from here and it's just as good! read more
Tried Patio Thai for the first time and it did not disappoint! We started with the Thai wings in sweet chili sauce -- perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and coated in just the right amount of flavorful sauce. Hands down a must-order. I also got the beef drunken noodles, which came out hot, saucy, and packed with flavor. A little on the sweeter side, but still super satisfying and comforting. The food came out fresh and the portions were solid. Overall, a great experience and definitely a spot I'll be coming back to when I'm craving Thai in RVA! read more
Walked in here on a Wednesday evening. They have a parking space across the street. We got seated right away. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The patio was cute, with a mini fountain. The second floor has more seats/tables. Our server Joshua answered questions about the menu and was personable. Their drinks were great! I particularly like sweet ones - Woman from Venus, Lychee martini, Piece of Heaven. They were all refreshing. Rama chicken was sauteed chicken in peanut sauce with carrots and broccoli. It was not as flavorful as one would expect. I enjoyed the crispy duck with basil. Flavorful, crispy, varying textures and not really spicy. Both dishes were served with rice. Giving this place 4/5 for cozy ambiance and great drinks. read more
1 year ago
I got a hard Thai tea ($13) , papaya salad medium spice ($10) drunken noodles with tofu with medium spice ($16) and , crispy duck Thai basil with mediu ($23). Food came in about 20ish minutes. The papaya salad had the perfect spice at medium. Drunken noodles were a bit disappointing to me as it was a super sweet sauce but not much spice or savoriness. The star was the crispy duck Thai basil, perfect amount of spice with great seasoning. The duck was fried well and was crispy, moist, and flavorful. Staff and service went by very well. Overall I had a phenomenal experience with the papaya salad and duck basil! Food(50%): 8.0 Staff/service(25%): 8.0 Value(25%): 6.0 Overall: 7.5/10 read more
The service here is really good! The aesthetics and the vibe is great. I LOVE their drinks. The problem is the food. I've been here twice and while I appreciate a good aesthetic, the food here is very underwhelming. I got the chicken curry and while it wasn't the worst, it wasn't the best. It was edible. I was hoping for something incredibly delicious when I eat out. The rice was very dry. The service here was great, we had a really nice server. read more
A few issues on our recent visit here. First, there are stairs up or down - not viable for mobility impaired. Another minor inconvenience is that there is no private parking, and street parking is both limited and has a fee. My wife ordered their beef rib soup, and we both thought it was gamey & tough. I must point out that our waitress took it back and replaced it with a different dish with no issue (and we were not charged for it either). I ordered the drunken noodles and requested a "true Thai" level of spice (I do like the heat!). Very frequently I get ignored but here the spice level was excellent. The flavors were great - so much better than needing to douse with spicy sauce afterwards. The decor was dark, booth cushions were worn, there were holes in the wallboard and the restroom needed cleaning. All-in-all it wasn't bad, and after the initial mishap the food was great. Probably won't be back to dine here, though. We did note a number of to-go orders, so that may be a better option. read more
5 months ago
5 months ago
Amazing Thai place. Ambience is rustic and authentic. Food is flavorful and the service is top notch. Not your regular chain Thai. I would recommend 100% read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
The Patio Thai has been on my list for a hot minute and I finally got to try it today! It was the perfect day to sit out on the beautiful patio. Plenty of shade and a lovely breeze. For food and drink, we tried the Thai iced tea, daily beauty tea, papaya salad, spring rolls, chicken pad se ew, and spicy lemongrass chicken. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The papaya salad was a great spicy starter to the meal. Next time I'd skip the spring rolls. They were excellent, don't get me wrong, but standard. For the mains, I'll say the lemongrass chicken was a standout. The lemongrass slices did throw us off but we ate around them. Pad se ew was also well made and I'm sitting here excited for my leftovers! Service was also wonderful. Would definitely come back and try new things!!! read more
First of all, this isn't handicapped accessible because as soon as you walk in you look at two staircases, one for uber/pickup going up and the rest for dine in going down. We had paid for parking so we could minimize the walking to this Thai restaurant so that cost $4 before we sat down. I ordered the lunch special of "short ribs in a noodle soup", but that one gigantic rib was so difficult to cut, finally brought it to my mouth to get a bite. Not braised long enough so I attempted the noodles and soup which had zero flavor. My hubby tried the "short" rib and agreed that it had a gamey taste, unpleasant. I tried to wait for our server, but got up and walked to her notifying my dissatisfaction. She then offered a different meal. My next order was Shrimp Pad See-ew, which was a generous sized portion with four large shrimps. Hubby had finished his chicken Drunken Noodles which he had asked to be spicy, request was fulfilled. The restaurant did comp the first meal so we were pleased. The restaurant was decorated in dark colors, but we were downstairs so we felt it didn't uplift us. Generous portions of classic Thai dishes, but I did not like the special. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
This spot is super cute and I had some higher expectations. The See-ew was not that good imo- but then again it may be a preference thing. My one friend loved hers, the other got the pork gyoza and loved those. The service was pretty quick- said it was gonna be about a 30 minute wait to be seated, but we sat at the bar about 5 minutes before a table cleared for us. The cleanliness of the floors were not great. read more
this is such a cute restaurant! the outdoor patio in the back is beautiful and is a great spot on a good weather day. i tried a dish under their traditional section and although i'm glad that i tried it, i personally wasn't a fan. it was lacking depth and flavor. the other dishes at my table were all so so good though. the two fried rice dishes were delicious. the rice was super flavorful and well cooked. the crispy chicken with the sweet and pepper sauce was actually so good! it was not spicy at all but had the flavor of peppers instead. they were beautiful and tasty. they take time and put care into how the dishes look and it shows! the staff was friendly but did not check on us often (which was appreciated!). read more
4 months ago
5 months ago
Patio Thai was absolutely wonderful! We made a reservation for 12 people on the patio for a graduation dinner and the atmosphere could not have been more perfect! They even put up a sign saying congrats grad on the brick wall. The table was beautifully decorated, the service was great both on the day and in the days leading up to it. The food is excellent and they were very accommodating of two shellfish allergies in our group. I would absolutely recommend Pato Thai for large group reservations and will be coming back again and again! Thank you. read more
2 years ago
It is such a cute hidden gem in downtown Richmond! It's right by VCUs campus. It's super easy to get to and even has a parking lot right next to it which is big for the city! It's very cute and intimate on the inside. It's in the basement of a building and has a great patio! I got the drunken noodles and they were so good! It was definently some of the better this I have had in richmond! The staff was super friendly, it takes a little while to get your food but once you get it, it's worth the wait! read more
A group of six of us had dinner on September 6, 2024 and sat outside on the beautiful patio area which was lovely, especially as it got dark. The food we had was Duck Noodle Elegance (a soup), Spicy Chicken Lemongrass, Spicy Ka-Prow with Beef, Spicy Ka-Prow with Chicken, Drunken Noodles with Chicken, Pad See-Ew with Beef, and Ka-Pow Fried Rice with Chicken, and extra white rice. All the food was overly sweet and not very tasty. Everything was sweet! We later asked our server why everything was sweet, and he said that it was "Thai-fusion" and the way they served it. All was under seasoned as well. We also ordered most things spicy. The best of the dishes ordered was the Spicy Ka-Prow with Beef (the only food we have a photo of), and the Spicy Ka-Prow with Chicken. Menu pics are attached. At first the service was pretty good but about halfway through the meal, the server pretty much disappeared - we didn't see him going to any tables. We had to ask another server to ask him to bring our check. We really enjoyed the patio, but we would not go back for the food. That is a shame because a few years in the past the food was well seasoned and well prepared. read more
2 years ago
Walked here before going to a show at Altria. Found via a yelp search! Food was amazing. The salmon curry was loaded with veggies and curry was perfect. We also got the spring rolls that were tasty and friend had pad thai. Drinks were delicious too. Place was small inside but we noticed the outside patio which adds extra space. Our service was good. Nothing spectacular but on point for what seemed like a busy Wednesday. read more
11 months ago
A staple for me since Covid! This last time I ordered Lamb Mussaman Curry. The service was good and the flavors of my meal was unmatched. I love sitting outside when it's warm enough, very beautiful always. read more
7 months ago
Great Thai food and customer service! They have multiple areas to dine in including a beautiful patio that tends to fill up quickly. We sat inside in the front and had 2 drinks the mangonada and the pomegarita. Both were strong but tasty! They craft some very cute photo worthy cocktails and mocktails here. For dinner we opted for the shrimp drunken noodles and the pineapple bonanza which was a whole branzino fish in a spicy sauce, veggies and pineapples. The fish was divine! Def a lot better than a lot of other Thai places I've tried. read more
Upon walking in, I was seated immediately with friendly workers. The thai tea was very refreshing and sweet. I will say it's more on the milkier side. The food came out fast and the pad see ew was very flavorful. The soy sauce/oyster sauce flavor on the pad see ew was very strong and delicious. The portions were GENEROUS. I split the pad see ew with my partner and still couldn't finish it! I felt that the chinese broccoli was a little bitter, and could have been replaced with regular broccoli. The vegetable soup was really good and refreshing. It was light yet flavorful at the same time. The mango sticky rice IS A MUST!!! It was very fresh and the mangoes used were extremely sweet! They put something crunchy on top and use blue colored rice. The rice was so warm and chewy and they were generous with the coconut sauce. The food was extremely good but the interior was a bit dusty and outdated. The floor had a dead roach and there were dust so it felt kind of unsettling to eat at. Overall, the food is good I just wish the atmosphere was better read more
6 months ago
Never been a big fan of Thai food but I really enjoy this place! The spring rolls taste amazing and every dish I've tried is good. Cute inside, too! read more
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