Genuinely surprised Ginger Thai Taste has such low reviews because every time I've come here the food has been consistently great. I've tried both the "Hot" and "Make Me Cry" spice levels and they actually bring real heat while still being flavorful. We always get the fried spring rolls, which come with an amazing sweet and sour peanut sauce. Easily one of my favorite appetizers in Richmond. Service is always quick and friendly, portions are generous, and the food comes out hot and fresh. One of my regular go-to spots for Thai food in Richmond. Big plus is that the outdoor area is perfect for nice summer nights. read more

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The food was delicious and the portions were big! The service and overall ambiance were great, I would definitely go back. read more

Really good food. Prices aren't bad. My only complaint is that the "mixed drinks" on the menu are actually canned drinks. But overall good experience and I would recommend! Kinda a hole in wall / divey / casual read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Orange smash - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Delicious food and attentive service! The seating area when you first walk in looks small but they can fit a surprisingly large amount of people. The orders come out quick and the wait staff are very helpful with recommendations that meet your food preferences. It is one of my favorite places in RVA and I highly recommend checking them out! read more

Delicious Thai food. Great service. Highly recommend the pad see ew with chicken. Wonderful restaurant. read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We got carry out. Portions a little small for the price; typically would expect to have pad Thai leftovers, and the dumplings are four small dumplings to an order. Really only took the time to write to review to let you know - medium spice is spicy! Drunken noodle at medium was nearly inedible and my daughter couldn't really eat the Pad Thai either due to the heat. I typically like a little kick but it was overwhelming. So stick to mild if you are in question. read more

Just amazing. The "make me cry" style hits every time. The Chinese eggplant dish is great! Just specify vegetarian sauce read more

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I ordered the Beef Salad Special(Nam Tok) with medium spice ($14) and the Hoy Jaw($11). The Hoy Jaw was disappointing as portion was quite small and the tofu shell wasn't as super crispy as other places. The filling was good but not the best I've had. The Beef salad sauce was quite savory, spicy, and sour! It could've used more lettuce for sure, but the beef and sauce was quite enjoyable. Service was good. Overall a decent Thai spot, food was good but not anything mind blowing. Food(50%): 7.1 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 6.0 Overall: 6.8/10 read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Hoy Jaw - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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A coworker recommended me this place quite a while ago and finally had the chance to go. I had the Basil Fried Rice with Beef, mild to medium hot, and it was delicious! My friends got Pad Thai and Ginger Fried Rice with Chicken. Both also tasted great! Would definitely go back again! read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Ginger Thai Taste has a new owner for the last year and the food is just not the same as the original owner. I have given them 2-3 tries to have great food and it falls short every time. From the shrimp Pad Thai, the Tom Yum soup, and the Ginger Perfect it was just more flavorful and nicer before. Sure wish we could have the original owner back!!! For the time being, I will just have to go to other Thai Restaurants, hope you can improve. Charles read more

Came here for a weeknight meal with three of us, we were seated quickly and the service was generally quick and unfussy, although not overly attentive. The food was delicious! We asked to make all our items vegetarian (no fish sauce, etc.) and were kindly accommodated. The Pad Thai was super tasty and full of flavor - I don't love Pad Thai and still enjoyed it. The Drunken Noodles and Red Curry were both very good, spiced just right, and portions were huge - I found myself wanting to eat more even though I was full after finishing about half the entree. However, the one disappointment was the iced coffee - I generally love Thai iced coffee but this one was super thin, watery, and too bitter. Would absolutely come here again for the food but not for the drinks! read more

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We landed here for lunch. Got a Thai beef salad to start. Not impressed. We asked for it mild but there was no spice at all. The beef looked like it was boiled and not grilled or stir fried. Flavor was good. Our entree was tilapia with garlic sauce and panang chicken. Both entrees were very sweet. Panang chicken came with peppers and zucchini. Tilapia came with broccoli, onions, and mushrooms. I think it was a bit overpriced. The service was very nice. The place was small but nicely decorated. There's only one restroom in the restaurant. read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Panang chicken - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Ginger Thai is a Richmond institution and for good reason! The food is excellent and the one-woman front of house staff is the hardest working person I've ever seen. My most recent visit to this restaurant was around 7:00 on a Saturday evening. Carytown was crowded so we knew not making a dinner reservation anywhere was a gamble. We waited about ten minutes to be seated before getting a nice corner spot by the window. It's a tiny restaurant, maybe 30 seats, and definitely what you'd describe as a cozy hole in the wall. The decor is minimal but cheerful and the menus are old and worn with stickers marking updated prices. The owner does everything but cook all on her own: seat diners, answer phones, bus tables, take orders, ring up takeout, and serve food. It's amazing to watch. Despite being run off her feet she is still pleasant and welcoming, knows regulars' orders by heart, and service was very fast! The best part: the food. The fried rice, curry, and noodle dishes in particular are terrific. This time I got the Pineapple Fried Rice with chicken and my partner had Pad Thai. They both were delicious and very generous portions; we had enough for lunch the next day. The quality of the chicken is much better than some other popular Thai restaurants around town, and the spice is flavorful and potent. You can customize spice to Mild, Medium, Hot, Thai Hot, or Make Me Cry. Believe me when I say medium has a good kick, so watch yourself if you are brave enough for hotter! read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Pineapple Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Love this place. I am OBSESSED with their basil fried rice. Keep having to come back to get it bc it'll be on my mind and I just *have* to have it. Also the staff are lovely! Service is fast. It's quaint and cozy. read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

As usual we went to our favorite Thai place to introduce a friend to some great fresh food. She initially was a little skeptical able trying Thai food, but with some encouragement she tried it and loved it. She order the vegetable spring rolls to go and shared some of our food as you get enough to share. read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Price was great! I don't think you're able to find fair pricing like this restaurant. -.5for cleanliness overall but not bad. The pad Thai was extremely sweet- almost too sweet like it's been dripped in sugar coat (-.5). Which for that I'm not entirely a fan of. The portion is small as well but definitely enough for me to eat. I really like the Tum Yum noodle soup-~ they used like Pho noodles and the flavoring was perfect. I can tell they didn't put too much msg or artificial stuff so would get it again when I'm back in town. Cute little spot and assuming this is owner operated. Parking an either on the street or the plaza across the street. read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Pad Thai and Tum Yum Hot Noodle Soup ! - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This place is an old favorite. Months or even years can go by and when I return, I know I'll get the same fantadtic food and warm, welcoming service. They are willing to make adjustments to the entees and the spice level is always perfectly aligned to your request. If this place were closer to my home, I'm sure I'd be a weekly regular. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

The food is good but they don't pay attention to the order. This is the third time I've ordered for pick up. One time they didn't include an appetizer. Twice I've asked and PAID extra for extra broccoli, but there was hardly any broccoli in the dish. Even more odd is that they called to confirm we wanted extra broccoli and not extra veggies in general... and we confirmed. Nope. Very little veggies in general and almost no broccoli. read more

A-must-visit for anyone looking for authentic and delicious Thai cuisine. From the moment you walk in an inviting atmosphere. The decor is modern and sleek, with comfortable seating and beautiful artwork adorning the walls. The menu offers a wide variety of options, each dish bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The Pad Thai was a standout dish, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness and tanginess. The Mango Sticky Rice was also a highlight, the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. Overall, Ginger Thai Taste is an excellent choice for a flavorful and satisfying meal in a welcoming and comfortable setting. Whether you're a Thai food enthusiast or trying it for the first time, this restaurant is sure to exceed your expectations. read more

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This is my favorite Thai food in Richmond. Service is quick and attentive. Food is consistent and always delicious. For appetizers I love the Fried Spring Rolls, Satay Chicken, and Satay Shrimp. I haven't had an entree I didn't love. My favorites are Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Basil Fried Rice, Red Curry, and Yellow Curry. Absolute staple restaurant in Carrytown. read more

This is hands down my favorite restaurant in Richmond, however I've been slightly disappointed the last few times I've been here. I have a feeling that they have a new chef because the taste of my favorite dish has significantly changed. I can definitely tell the difference in the taste and even the way the vegetables are cut is different. It definitely doesn't taste the same lately and I've very disappointed about that. Anyway, I ordered my usual, which is the Pad See Ew, I get that with the chicken, beef and shrimp combo. It's usually so good that I always want a plate to go, now it taste different and average to me. The portions are always satisfactory though but you'd expect that for the pricing. I always get the Thai ice tea and that's so good. We ordered the calamari for the appetizer. They were so incredibly crispy and borderline not edible. My bf ate them cause I couldn't and he didn't want to send them back. As usual, the service is good. I always have a great experience here. The ambiance is always chill and it's a great little spot. Very sad about all my favorite small businesses quality decreasing as of late. read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Calamari - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Ginger Thai Taste Ratings: 4.2/5 Food: 4.5/5 - We came here for dinner before heading to TopGolf, and it was delicious. This is a top-notch Thai restaurant, and I loved all their dishes here. Also, I love how they gave grounded peanuts to all of our dishes, and I can eat peanuts with almost anything, so kudos to them. You need to come and try this place! Please see the descriptions below of the food we ordered. - Satay Chicken [GET]: Best satay chicken I have tried in Richmond. The grilled marinated strips of chicken were so tender and juicy, literally falling off of the skewers. It is nicely seasoned and grilled to perfection. It is served with delicious satay peanut sauce on the side. - Pad See Ew [GET]: I got the medium spicy, and it was not that spicy at all. The flat rice noodles are soft, al dente, and got a nice bouncy texture to it. The chicken is tender, great size, and well-seasoned. It's stir fried with eggs, broccoli, and carrots in a sweet and savory sauce, definitely more flavorful than the Drunken noodles. This one tasted significantly better than my boyfriend's. I am glad that the noodles are not heavy at all, unlike other places might stir fry it in lots of oil, instead it's light and tasty. - Drunken Noodles [GET]: My boyfriend got this dish. The flat rice noodles got the same texture and chew like mine described above for Pad See Ew. It's stir fried with basil, peppers, celery and onion in their savory sauce. Vegetables are fresh and nicely cooked. The downside is the Drunken noodles are not as flavorful, more on the bland side. The pork was just okay, would recommend other proteins if possible. - Bangkok Chicken [GET]: This chicken is packed with spices, flavors, and spiciness, insanely flavorful and everything you can ask for in a chicken dish. The chicken is wonderfully battered and fried perfectly before mixing it in their signature spicy hot sauce. It is tender and meaty, fresh and high quality. It is packed with veggies too, tons of mushroom, carrots, green beans, and red bell peppers. Just watch out the in the bathroom the next day, because it's super spicy. - Pad Thai Wunsen w/ Jumbo Shrimp [GET]: It comes with clear bean thread noodles stir fried and mixed with vegetables and jumbo shrimps. The shrimps were fresh and tender. The noodles are those thin rice noodles, so didn't have a chew compared to the soft and rice noodles, but it still absorb the sauce quite welll. The sauce is on the sweeter side, so I wasn't a big fan, and my sister thought it the same as well. Ambiance: 4/5 - Located in Carytown. It got a mom-and-pop shop type of vibe. The interior looks a lot like other Thai places in RVA, and there's tons of seating available. It is a bit dark and not the fanciest looking, but we can tell it's the food that shines. There's an outdoor patio too. Decent spot for a casual dinner if you're strolling in the area or want a meal with friends. Price: 4.25/5 - We got an appetizer to share for $9.95. My boyfriend and I got the Pad See Ew and Drunken noodles for $16.95 each, and siblings for the Bangkok chicken and pad thai wunsen was $18.95 each. The total for 4 entrees and an appetizers came up to be $106 after tax. I'll give it a WORTH it for Thai food in Richmond, super tasty and portions are huge. Service: 4/5 - The service here is a bit slow, because there's only one server, but it didn't affect our experience. We came here for dinner during the weekday, and it was pretty busy. Our server was kind and lovely, and she reminds me of my grandma; she's attentive and know how to take great care of us despite she how many other tables she had to watch too. The food came out fast and hot, definitely made fresh to order. BLUF: I am obsessed with this authentic Thai restaurants in Richmond. Serves high quality ingredients, tasty dishes, and great service all at a reasonable price. It is a hidden gem in Carytown, and do not let the small storefront scare you away. Take some time and try my favorite Pad See Ew and Satay Chicken at Ginger Thai Taste in Carytown. It will be worth. read more

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Service was so impeccable. Anticipated our every need. Everything we ordered was delicious. Pad thai, pineapple rice, noodle soup, gyoza, and sticky rice. The best I've had in quite some time. The cute plates and unique touches made us feel right at home. We will definitely be back@ read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Spicy Tom Yum Soup - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Delicious!! Fried spring rolls with peanut sauce were sooo good. Penang curry was great- mild was a tiny bit spicy for me but I am very weak to spice. Mango and sticky rice dessert was AMAZING. If you go, you MUST get it. I was doubtful a dessert with rice would be that good, but it was outstanding. read more

I'm surprised that this place has the rating it does. First, the service we received was fast, attentive, and friendly. Our server was the only person in the restaurant and she consistently attended to us and had a smile on her face the entire time. Second, the restaurant itself is so cute and in such a great location. Lastly, the food was absolutely delicious. It is some of the best Thai food we have had in the RVA area. It was made exactly to the spice levels we requested, fresh and hot, as well as had a wonderful taste. We absolutely can not wait to come back. read more

Love this place!! Even though they are only open for takeout, the food is delicious!! We were glad that the weather was nice enough to eat outside on their patio - if you do that too, please be respectful and clean up afterwards. They are always so gracious and sweet to us, I am glad that they are still open for business. Side note: they are also selling beautiful face masks! Love it!! read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Chicken Pad Prik Khing, chicken drunken noodles and fresh vegetable spring roll (plus beer) - yummy!! - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I've been going here for over 15 years but sadly the place has gone downhill after COVID :( food lacks flavor. There's no longer a spice tray. They basically use spaghetti noodles for their pad Thai, instead of the thin flat noodles. There are almost no veggies like onions and green onions, nor eggs. Doesn't even come with bean sprouts or a lime. Literally just a plate of plane bland thin spaghetti noodles. Used to taste super flavorful and authentic but they cut corners now. Service is great as usual. read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Favorite Thai place in Richmond. Service is wonderful and food is always fresh and delicious. They always customize the spice level so your food won't blow your head off. Have dined in and gotten takeout and both are equally good. Love the drunken noodle and Tom kha gai soup. Always a good date night option read more

Great food! I was visiting from California and will certainly be back for delicious Thai food- great vegetarian options as well!

This is the best Thai place in RVA! The ingredients are fresh, the staff is SO kind and they are very accommodating to dietary restrictions. Plus when you ask for Thai hot, they really do make it Thai hot! Other places skimp on the spice and the quality. I love this restaurant, I'd highly recommend it! read more

Cute and small Thai restaurant in Carytown. Food was really tasty. I got the basil fried rice. Authentic Thai flavors. Service was good- seemed like one lady was running the show but she was on her feet the entire time. Food came out quickly too. Must say that their lunch deals are better than dinner. Dinner felt slightly overpriced relative to other restaurants down that street. read more

Sauce was tasty but my noodles were a gelatinous mush. Sad to have no sear on all the yummy ingredients.

This was my first restaurant in the Richmond area, so this restaurant would give me an impression of the types of restaurants in the area. This restaurant gave me a great impression and great vibe, so expect nothing but good to come out of my mouth. When me and the group I was with walked in, it felt like my own home because it was antique and small. It was a very peaceful and simple environment that played modern music. We were seated right away and served quickly. There are many great options you'd expect in a Thai restaurant, so the menu will never be short on options. The waiter constantly checked on us as well, which was great. I ordered a crabmeat fried rice (of course), and when I got my dish, I was not disappointed at all! They give enough crab, and they gave an ample portion of fried rice, which was indeed flavorful and was very well balanced with eggs and onions. Everyone enjoyed their food as well, and overall was a very good place to have homestyle Thai food! A group lunch, a chill dinner, or even a date is what this restaurant is perfect for, and the food is great and will not disappoint, but will ensure that you leave full while still feeling good. Definitely recommend! read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Interior (could've taken a better photo) - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Great ginger fried rice. Ordered carry out. Ask for extra veggies. Didn't have a lot of shrimp but flavorful.

The food here really isn't flavorful. I ordered a ginger fried rice plate and I didn't taste a single bit of ginger in it. The place is alright looking but you can tell it's age. read more

We loved this place!! Fast friendly service in this quaint corner in Carytown. I had the shrimp pad Thai and my daughter the sweet and sour chicken. Both dishes were huge and the ingredients so fresh and tasty!! Can't wait to go back to try more!!! read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Shrimp pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

All the food was amazing. I ordered the pad thai with tofu and the pineapple fried rice with tofu. Both were well made; however, the pad thai tasted significantly better. It was probably the best pad thai I've ever had. Personally, I thought that the tofu was dry and flavorless so I ate around the tofu because the rest of the dish tasted great. My boyfriend also ordered the Thai iced tea and really enjoyed it as well. read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Pad Thai, Pineapple Fried Rice, Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Just ordered the Tamarind Shrimp - spice level Hot. Food is absolutely tasteless. No spice level whatsoever - had to add pepper and salt. Deep fried and greasy. Sauce looks like corn syrup - no spice. Just wasted $23 plus tax. read more

One of my favorite restaurants to dine. The food at Ginger Thai is exceptional. Never disappointed. Miss Chin is always pleasant,no attitude and brings your food out in a timely manner. Bless her heart . You can sit inside or on the patio if you wish. I prefer the Patio in the Summer time. Very clean and is located in a nice,safe area. I took my daughter there on her first yr visiting back from college. Now she is hook. I definitely recommend! read more

Tasty lunch spot in Carytown. Friendly and quick service. The menu is extensive. I enjoyed the lunch entree of Spicy Basil with Tofu. This spot has both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Ginger Thai Taste - Nice lunch portion, tasty food! - Thai Near Me - Richmond, Virginia