Nice and quiet place with a comfortable setting. Went for lunch during the week and ordered the…read moreSpicy Basil Fried Rice with shrimp. I ordered it crazy hot and it wasn't quite hot enough for me, however, the waitress proactively brought out the spices I could add to it, which helped me get it to the spice I wanted. The flavor was great, the food was fresh, and it came out quickly. Served was nice and attentive. Would recommend!!

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!

Beware! Stay away from this Thai restaurant. Smile Thai has gone completely downhill. Every time we…read morecall, they claim they don't have a driver for deliveries beyond 2 miles, even though I live only 4 miles away. Recently, my wife ordered from them, and the experience was terrible. The food arrived cold, the vegetables were completely undercooked, and despite specifically asking for no spice for the kids, the food was extremely spicy. My 7-year-old even threw up because of how unbearably hot it was. We also requested three extra sides of rice, only to discover they've switched to tiny containers that are half the size of their previous ones--about the size of a sauce container. When I spoke to the manager about it, he insisted the portion sizes had been the same for years even though we order recently before the same thing every time, which is hard to believe. Their portions are now so small that it's impossible to enjoy their dishes with such little rice. When I called back to express my concerns, the woman I spoke to was dismissive, talked over me, and denied any wrongdoing. It's clear that customer service is not a priority for them. I will never order from Smile Thai again. They show zero care or accountability for their mistakes. Save yourself the frustration and look elsewhere for Thai food.

The pad Thai had a very interesting after taste, and I was unable to eat it. Delivery was fast.read more

Highly recommended to come here…read more After work I like to sit back and have my own personal time. The Settings inside is small which one would think would impede on my preferences but everyone is nice and friendly to the point where I can't complain Portion sizes are great for their price and the Pho is just amazing!

Great place for some quick Vietnamese food! We got the banh mi with grilled pork, bun bo hue, and…read moremelon blossom drink. The portions are very generous and we ended up having leftovers to bring home.

When I come to Reston, I make sure to come by here or their Sterling location to get a Boba Tea…read more The boba tea is the best I've found! I have never had sticky boba. Someday my palate will grow up to try the food.

My wife and I decided to check out Teabreak Pho and Boba after having heard it serves excellent…read moreweekend special noodle soups. Indeed, most of the Vietnamese clientele in the small restaurant seemed to be enjoying hot bowls of bun bo hue, so I went with a bowl of that and my non-beef-eating wife chose the bun rieu. The bun bo hue possessed a clean yet very flavorful broth with notes of lemongrass and hot chili. The meat portions included generous slices of beef shank, pork trotter, blood cake, and pork sausage. Some of the beef shank cuts were a little tough, but the meats otherwise tasted up to par. The accoutrement of herbs and veggies included some authentic, hard to find garnishes such as banana blossom and Vietnamese coriander, which added a fresh, crunchy bite to complement the heady soup. Overall, this was an excellent bun bo hue and rivals many you can get at Eden Center. Similarly, my wife's bun rieu was superb. The broth had a light body but a very distinct and savory shellfish flavor. The crab and shrimp paste had a very silky texture and the bouncy fried tofu cubes soaked up the tomatoey broth perfectly. The bun rieu ran just a touch salty overall, but nonetheless is among the better renditions we have tasted in the area. Our bowls were about $18 each. While a bit steep, the portions satisfied and the quality of ingredients merited the cost. As the name alludes, bubble tea is also served here. My wife enjoyed a solid taro milk tea along with her noodle soup. We have gotten drinks from here in the past and find the offerings above average though, unlike the awesome soups, not necessarily worthy of a dedicated stop. Teabreak also serves other Vietnamese dishes such as banh mi and meats over broken rice, which actually looked quite appetizing coming out of the kitchen. I give this place a solid 4 stars for really tasty, specialty noodle soups and can easily foresee a five star upgrade in the near future after sampling some more dishes.

I'm not in Herndon very much but after visiting a friend in the area, we decided to visit La Ong at…read morethe last minute. We were pleasantly pleased that the bistro did not have a wait and we were seated immediately without reservations. Looks like there is also outside seating once the weather really warms up. The menu consisted of many familiar items. Many of the dishes allowed for a choice of protein. For my entree, I went with the shrimp pad see ew. Though the portion was generous and the noodles were cooked well, the dish was a bit too salty for my taste. It also had a noticeable kick of white pepper, which I actually enjoyed - but the salt was overpowering. Unfortunately, not only did I finish a glass of water at the restaurant, I found myself grabbing another glass after getting home. La Ong is low-stress dining in a cozy spot. Service was friendly and parking was a breeze with plenty of spaces.

I have been here several times because it is right across a friend's place. On my recent visit, I…read morefinally discovered the right dish to order and I must say this is something I will keep coming back for. Not pictured here but the Crispy Pork Belly with sticky rice was the star for me. We tried several other dishes, but this one really stood out. It was so good that we were craving it again just a few days later and ended up going back. Even thinking about it now is making me crave it again. In the photo is their papaya salad and another dish that I believe was siomai. I am not completely sure of the name, but it was good as well. The restaurant is easy to find since it is right next to a Starbucks. If you enjoy Thai food and love crispy pork belly, this dish is definitely worth trying.

Located inside the Lotte food court, this is a small hole in the wall shop. The momos are made…read morefresh to order and are juicy and delicious.

I had momo's for the first time from the momo cart at The EatLoco Reston @ Halley Rise Market…read more(farmers market). I really like them so I sought out a place. This one is located inside the food court at Lotte. Convenient as I got some shopping done at the same time. I love momo's especially the sauce they come with. This place filled the craving I had. Would recommend!

Not sure if there's a new chef or an off night in the kitchen, but the food definitely didn't taste…read morelike the Thai dishes we're used to. Hoping it was just an off visit or I should stick to the pad thai? Truly disappointed, nothing worse than looking forward to eating some good food but it turns out bad. We ordered a few staples and unfortunately most of the dishes tasted...off. The drunken noodles were a miss -- the noodles themselves were oddly firm and the onions were still pretty hard, like they hadn't been cooked long enough. I had to throw away over half of the meal. The duck was also overcooked and a bit tough, which took away from what should have been a really flavorful dish. The tom yum soup also had a strange aftertaste and felt like it was missing that bright, punchy balance of sour and spice that usually makes this soup so good. It just tasted a little flat and confusing flavor-wise. The one bright spot was the fried banana for dessert -- hot, crispy, and easily the best thing we had all night. I spent $40 on these items- and it was truly a disappointing meal overall. If I hadn't gotten it to-go, I would have asked for a different dish for sure.

Fast service and great quantity and quality of food!…read more The pad see ew duck and the crispy duck dishes were delicious! So flavorful and smoky! Great quantity for under $20.

This is my favorite Thai restaurant. I have tried many and Chao Phra Ya remains my go to. The…read morefood is authentic and the service is great. It never disappoints.

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.