Food ordered: Soft Shell Crab (appetizer)…read more Crispy Whole Fish (entree) Duck Basil (entree) We've been eyeing this place. From the outside you can already tell the cute interior. So chic, not the usual Thai Restaurant interior. The staff were so personable. And THE FOOD is fantastic! I am glad we stopped by and checkout this place. While we were waiting the two ladies beside our table told us that this is one of their favorite places to eat at. And when we had our food, we understand why. It's so fresh, from the meat to the side dishes. I feel like I am back in Thailand. When I was researching on this restaurant, I found out that the chef taught in Bangkok culinary school. No wonder why this place is a gem! This place is amazing and highly recommend to try. Note: The portion is big and so you are getting what you pay for. Parking is shared and a lot of spaces. Only indoor seating.

(3/5) I visited All…read moreRice Thai on a Friday afternoon around 4:20 PM after a Restaurant Depot run--hat, flip-flops, and casual clothes. That's how I spend many of my days off as a restaurant owner myself. My experience started off on the wrong foot when I was directed to a very small table for one. I politely explained several times that I typically order a substantial amount of food and would need more space. I was told the larger tables were reserved and that tables could be pushed together later if needed. As the meal progressed, a longtime friend of mine who works there came out to say hello. Shortly afterward, tables were combined, apologies were offered, and the experience improved significantly. What left me puzzled was that many of the larger "reserved" tables remained empty throughout my visit. By the time I left around 5:00 PM, they still had not been used. The food was mixed. I came specifically for the Khao Mun Gai, one of Thailand's most iconic dishes. Unfortunately, it was underwhelming. The chicken was average, the rice was decent, and the accompanying soup lacked depth and flavor. On the positive side, the Crackin' Belly was excellent--crispy, flavorful, and well executed. The Pad Thai Siam Shrimp was solid, and while the Tom Sab soup had good flavor, it was a bit too spicy for my preference. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The space is modern, clean, bright, and thoughtfully designed. Easily one of the nicer Thai restaurant interiors in Northern Virginia. One additional detail stood out. My friend joined me briefly for a toast. I ordered a double bourbon, and he ordered a shot. All three shots appeared on my bill, totaling $45. While not a major issue, it felt like a missed opportunity for hospitality given the circumstances. In the end, my bill was approximately $163 for a solo meal. My biggest takeaway wasn't the food--it was the inconsistency in hospitality. The experience improved dramatically after I was recognized, and every guest should feel welcomed and valued from the moment they walk through the door, regardless of appearance or assumptions about what they may spend. The restaurant has a talented kitchen, a beautiful dining room, and plenty of potential. With more consistent hospitality, this could easily become a destination Thai restaurant.

Recently went back to take my Mom for mother day and the food was amazing…read more The restaurant still looks stale old but clean and great service. Noting special in the interior but I love that is not overcrowded and the staff was super friendly . FOOD 5/5- Pad Thai Boran $17.95- Still top tier classic old School pad thai that actuall have dried shrimp in it and the crispy pork was yummy Sampler plate $16.95 - Such a good price for so much food, come with small serving of larb gai, 2 pork on a stick so good!!, sticky rice and Papaya salad and they was able accommodate me by adding Pla ra fermented fish sauce. Everywas so good and meal in it self. Longan drink $4.5- refreshing but super sweet, i have to dilute it with water but my mom love it, she say it taste like back home in thailand Coconut ice cream $6- Big scoop enough for 2 , not too sweet but amazing nutty from the coconut milk it was amazing

I met a friend for lunch at Thai Cafe on a Saturday. Parking near the restaurant that is part of…read morethe Springfield Mall is frankly a bit challenging. With a little persistence and a short walk, I found a spot. Walking in to the restaurant, there is a small greeting counter. No one was there and so we walked to the back. You don't see the tables when walking into the place, I suspect the kitchen is along side the hallway leading to the tables. The ambiance is friendly, casual with the tables and booths well spaced to provide privacy. The restaurant was relatively empty during our meal and the noise level was comfortable, allowing us to have conversation easily. Thai food is one of my two favorite and I am always looking for a new place to be inspired. I put Thai Cafe on my list of places that I'll return to. I started my meal with Tom Yum Seafood soup. The flavor was really excellent. Two minor things for me: I like soup warm and not hot. For me, the temp was perfect but for other people who like their soup really hot, it probably wasn't hot enough. The other issue is 'how spicy does this restaurant prepare their food?' The soup was 1 pepper, which was a bit milder than I prefer, but accurate. I added a bit more spice. I chose the vegetarian Kapow Pak. The dish is prepared in a brown sauce which frankly isn't my favorite. But it was really good. The veges were fresh, crisp and crunchy, and the tofu was wonderfully lightly fried. The dish is described as medium spicy, reasonably accurate. My friend chose the Pad Woon Sean with chicken. I didn't try it but he said it was a 10/10. The staff were friendly, helpful, and helped me select my dish. This is a family business that's been open for about 30 years. The servers were totally wonderful. I will certainly be back.

Unassuming Thai spot that's within shopping center. My…read morefriends and I ate here for a weekday dinner. We had a variety of drinks (some alcoholic). Those were all really good. My friend who isn't typically a fan of thai tea really liked Mae Ornnit's version, because it wasn't that sweet. We also liked the strawberry smoothie! Some of our food favorites were the moo ping with sticky rice as an appetizer. The pork marinade was really good! The crispy chicken with green curry was also delicious. The chicken had a great crisp, and it wasn't an overwhelming amount of green curry. The volcano tom yum dish using Mama instant noodles was a visually stunning dish. It was also tasty, served with a lot of seafood. The Mama cup was repurposed to hold veggies. I kind of wished there were more seasoning or some sauce with the veggies because they were a bit dry, but we mixed it in with the noodles, so no biggie. We devoured the mango sticky rice, that was about $9. We should've ordered 2 of those to share amongst us 4. The mango was perfectly ripe and delicious!!! Very friendly staff who checked on us often, despite being really busy (on a Tuesday night!!) I'd come back here to enjoy comfort Thai dishes and Isan-style Thai food.

All things considered, we like Mae Ornnit and will be back…read more Indicative of its popularity, even in the middle of a weekday afternoon, most of the tables were taken. The menu was huge (which actually was three separate menus). We started out with Crispy Wontons, Tom Kha soup and Tom Yum soup. The delicately thin Crispy Wontons were tasty. The Tom Yum soup was very good. The flavor of the spicy Tom Kha soup was also very good. Even if it's traditional to be prepared this way, I didn't like the hard pieces of lemongrass in the soup I had to pick out. I ordered the lunch special pork Phad Thai. With bits of pink-tipped barbecued pork the smoky flavored Phad Thai was good, even if it was served on a plate that was a tad too small. The Gai Tod crispy chicken came with a yellow curry sauce. The perfectly seasoned curry sauce was delicious and the chicken excellent. My Thai Iced Coffee was excellent. The best part of our meal was the mango sticky rice for dessert. The mango was sweet and ripe and the rice with condensed milk was wonderful. We do wish that they hadn't brought out entrees almost immediately after our appetizers. That made for a crowded table.

Everything we've had here is good. This is comfort food for us. We are also adventurous and are…read morealways open to palate expansion. The crispy watercress salad is the dish to do that with. If you don't like watercress because of it how it normally tastes, try it. It's like the peppery kick is gone. We enjoy the low key quiet atmosphere. Definitely on our rotation of places to eat!

Food - 3.5/5 had the Hoi Jaw and the Kao Moo Dang. The Hoi Jaw had a bland crispy skin while the…read moremeat inside had some flavour. But it definitely needed more seasoning. The Kao Moo Dang was delicious and flavourful but there was way more rice than meat. Wished there were more pork slices or even the Chinese sausage. Service - 5/5 the server was very attentive despite being the only server for lunch and having 4 other tables. Ambiance - 2/5 it was a bit dark inside. Couldn't really hear any music. Didn't have a warm welcoming feel to it. Will come back to try their other dishes.

I was in a rush and was craving Thai food and was scrolling through menus for an online pickup…read moreorder. I stopped scrolling when I got to this one as I couldn't believe they had Laotian food. YES!!! A treat given how difficult it is to find. I ordered: -Ban Guan Lao -Pineapple fried rice (comes with shrimp--heavenly) -Kanom Jeeb I drove over and was excited when I got to see that the restaurant was a cute hole in the wall kind of place, not fancy like padaek or thip kao. It was so cozy and comfortable ambiance inside, and I watched a family happily tuck into their food. The service was very kind. When I got home I dug in. Pineapple fried rice is one of my favorites and wow, they do it different in an awesome way here!!! The shrimp comes in a sauce on the side in a cup. It's likely in person it all comes together, but when I mixed it and tried, wow it was so delicious!!! The Ban Guan (rice crepes with ground chicken and mushrooms and onions) was the bomb with its sauce. And the kanom jeeb!!!! Which are steamed dumplings with ground chicken, crab meat, mushrooms and crunchy garlic on top--good lord. Hands down the best I've had. I know the Ban Guan was the only Laos dish I ordered but I will be back again to try more! And I also can't wait to try the curry puffs. This is definitely my new go-to for Thai and Laotian food.

Really solid food at Rice & Noodles Gourmet on Franconia Road. Everything we tried was flavorful…read moreand well prepared, but definitely be aware of the spice level -- even a level 3 is very spicy, so I'd recommend ordering milder unless you truly love heat. It seems like ownership may have changed. The lunch specials are a great deal and offer good value for the portion sizes. Overall, a strong 4-star spot and somewhere I'd happily come back to, just with a lower spice level next time.

We had carry out last night, Excellent! The food is always delicious, fresh, and very tasty. Fast…read moreservice for carry out. Large portions and excellent value from Yindee Thai. Our go to place for local delicious Thai cuisine! We'll be back soon.

I was in the neighborhood on a workday and wanted something better than just quick for lunch, so I…read morestopped by Yindee. It was mid-afternoon and I was the only sit-down customer. Yindee was comfortable and clean. The server, who might have been the owner or manager, was very reserved, unsmiling and not welcoming at all. He was fine at taking my order and bringing out my food, but he never checked up on me. However, another woman in the restaurant called out a friendly thank you as I was leaving. This is a restaurant with a bar, noting that the bar is well-stocked. Unfortunately, FOX News was on the TV behind the bar. At least the sound was off so I didn't have to hear the lies. I ordered Beef Phad Thai and a Thai Iced Coffee. The Beef Phad Thai was outstanding, really delicious with plenty of beef and just a little scallion. Loved the scrambled egg on top. Probably some of the best Phad Thai I've ever had! The Phad Thai came with a complimentary egg roll that was accompanied by fresh greens with a delightful light ginger dressing. Normally it seems chefs go overboard with ginger, but here's an example of using just the right amount. The Thai Iced Coffee came in a generous portion, but had an odd bitter flavor. The great Phad Thai is what motivates me to come back. If it wasn't for the Phad Thai, this review would have been three stars.

Great service, great food, great portions, and great environment. I really enjoyed dinner at Le…read moreThai. The owner was so very nice and ensured everything was perfect. I'm bringing my family back there with me. Eat here, you'll love it!

First time here and I'm impressed...not with the restaurant's diminutive but cozy interior, or the…read morewelcoming service, but with the amazing food. I came here with a friend for lunch on a Thursday. I was relieved to see several patrons already there especially since this location feels more like an unassuming, off the beaten path, dilapidated, truck stop, hole in the wall. I ordered the Pad Thai lunch combo with the side salad and boy was the dressing on the salad sensational. It was sophisticatedly sweet and packed full of umami. I think I could eat that all day. When the Pad Thai arrived, I was also pleasantly surprised with the taste; however, two things struck me as very odd -- the thin noodles and white color! It did not have the familiar reddish look of tamarind which I thought was essential for Pad Thai. Regardless, it was delicious and I ate everything. Not a single morsel of food was left. If i weren't eating with polite company, I would have probably slurped the remaining dressing from the salad bowl. I'm definitely coming back and it shouldn't be difficult because the prices seem fairly inexpensive.

5/5 Stars - Treat-to-Self! I decided to skip the frantic…read morebrunch crowds and treat myself to a solo date at Rice & Spice Thai Cuisine for Mother's Day, and honestly? It was the best decision I've made all month. There is something about a woman-owned gem that just hits the spot--the attention to detail, the welcoming energy, and of course, the incredible food. The moment you walk in, the aesthetic sets the mood. The teal wood-paneled walls paired with those gorgeous woven basket pendant lights draped in cherry blossoms? Absolute magic. It's chic, cozy, and felt like a little escape. I went all out on the menu and wasn't disappointed: * Chive Dumplings: These were the star of the show. Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and served with a savory dipping sauce that I could have finished with a spoon. * Vegetable Soup: Light, clear, and packed with fresh, vibrant veggies. It was the perfect "reset" bowl. * Crab Fried Rice: They did not skimp on the crab! It was fresh, fluffy, and paired perfectly with a cold, crisp Singha beer. Whether you're celebrating a holiday or just need to romanticize your life with some top-tier Thai food, this is the place. The service was lovely, the Mother's Day special menu was a thoughtful touch, and the atmosphere is 10/10. Chef's kiss. I'll definitely be back!

Always 5 stars. The food is always fresh. I've recently changed my new usual order to tofu and…read moreveggies and love it! Service is always top notch. Immediate greeted and brought menus. It is a smallish place but never have to wait for seating so far. Variety of music is playing. There is a small bar with TV as well. A lot of take out orders as well as eat in.