Ive always seen this restaurant and I wanted to give it a try. I was impressed by the quality and portion sizes of the food here at Jen Thai! We ordered the Tom Kha, Pad Thai, Fresh and Fried Spring Rolls, and the Panang Curry. The food came out quick, very flavorful, and the portion was huge. It was very tasty and had actual Chinese broccoli instead of American broccoli, which I feel like is a sign of a Thai restaurant that's less authentic. Overall I'd come again to try out their other dishes. Solid place to come for great portions, pricing, amazing customer service, with a simple yet doable ambiance inside. Thank you Jen Thai Cusine! read more

Jen Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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It's always the same cute family running the shop whenever I stop in. My fiancé and I have 'usuals' - mine is Pad Hed and his is green curry. There are levels of heat and they ask your preference. If you like spicy, they make sure it's SPICY (while staying true to flavor!) and if that's not your type, then level 1 is nice and calm. I like that each dish can have tofu incorporated into it, because sometimes my tummy needs a more tame protein. Everything is cooked perfect, all flavors sit well on a warm bed of rice. Noodles are cooked thoroughly yet not overdone. And the family is part of the reason to make a stop in, they are so welcoming and just want you to enjoy your experience. read more

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I ordered online and it was easy. The only problem, I had to snoop around on yelp for photos of the spice level, if I didn't it wouldn't be spicy and as an asian- well that would definitely suck, thats why they have 4 stars. I would give them a 5, if the spice level was present on the website but you had to type it in on the comment section. I ordered the papaya salad (bootyhole burning hot, I guess spice level 5) and the beef salad (spice level 3 for the kids). OMG it slapped, bruh- is what my kid said. I guess one day, we will have time to go eat inside and enjoy everything. read more

I finally came to Jen Thai cuisine to try their food. I went in and it was a nice place, comfortable and clean. Customer service was good although I just ordered to go. It also is a cozy place just a bit dim. I ordered chicken pad thai. I like that they put in a foil under the noodles. i think the noodles were ok. It had a lot of chicken, i will come by again and try something else off the menu next time I actually got the lunch special. Dont usually lunch specials got something else special with it? It feels empty. read more

Jen Thai Cuisine - chicken pad thai - Thai Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We have never been disappointed at Jen Thai. tonight 3-17-25 we both tried something we haven't had before. Started with the appetizer sampler; actually almost a meal in itself. Wife had Pal Rad Prik which is 3 Tilapia fillets lightly fried and covered in Thai vegetables, 3 color peppers and a fantastic sauce. She asked for 1 pepper hot. I had the Nam Tok Beef, basically a plate of sliced cooked beef over a few pieces of lettuce and some red onion. I asked for 2 peppers hot. OMG what a fantastic meal. It appears that every time i try something new, i find a new favorite. Service is attentive, but not smothering. food was hot when served. This is a small place with a small kitchen, but they turn out some great food. If you love THAI, or never had it before, give Jen Thai a try. read more

This review is for January 23rd. This quaint restaurant is so intimate and cute.. it makes you feel like you are in your grandmother's kitchen in Thailand lol. The staff is super sweet and the prices are extremely reasonable. I ordered Thai tea which I love as well as fried spring rolls and Thai noodles (medium spice) with chicken. Everyone was extremely filling and beyond tasty. This family owned restaurant will forever have a customer. Definitely try it out! read more

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Hands down now my favorite Thai food place because I could actually order the panang curry without the fish oil! It was delicious and comforting and can't wait to come back. Also love that it is a family owned restaurant read more

Haven't been here in years, it was nice to be back. Showed up for lunch and we had lunch Thai fried rice for the little one and I had the basil stir fry. The flavors were fine but didn't have that punch I'm used to but all in all good. read more

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I'm not sure why, but I hear a lot of bad reviews on this place. I've been multiple times and have never been let down on their food or service. I can't speak much to how the interior of the restaurant is as I've never actually dined-in, but I can say from going in to pick up my to-go order, it feels like a nice place to have lunch/dinner. I would recommend as they are willing to highly change the spiciness of their food. (Personally, I prefer my thai food to be extremely spicy, and I normally go with Pad Thai.) read more

Over the weekend, my girlfriend and I visited Jen Thai Cuisine. The restaurant has a warm inviting atmosphere, and the customer service is exceptional. I ordered the drunken noodles, which I enjoyed, while my girlfriend had the red curry which was equally good. We also tried the chicken wings, and they were great as well. If you are in the Kemps river area and craving Thai food, I recommend Jen Thai cuisine. read more

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I hate giving poor reviews, but to be honest the food was just meh. Flavorless, nothing that knocked my socks off. I probably won't be back.

A hidden gem, in a corner of a small strip of stores, among UPS, dollar store and a CBD store, is where you find Jen Thai Cuisine. Upon entering you can tell locals love this place. 3 tables were already occupied with folks enjoying their dinner. As my friend and I were seated, there were plenty more people coming in to pick up their carry out orders. The place is cozy, clean slightly needing more light although one can argue it's dimly lit for the ambiance. My friend ordered the eggplant and shrimp dish. I ordered the Pad Prik Sod which is fried tilapia fillet smothered in brown sauce with veggie cuts. I chose mild. The dish was visually appetizing, smelled wonderful. The slight disappointment was when the dish was tad too salty! The service was wonderful, we were asked whether I want more of the hot green tea I got. My friend's ice water was replenished each time. read more

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I ordered food from Jen Thai to be delivered. The pics and reviews looked good so i was excited. I ordered the grilled pork, shrimp pad thai, and spring rolls which cost about $40... They also charged $2 for onions... The food made me second guess my choice. The 1st red flag should have been the smell. It was boom pow in your face stinky... My daughter insisted thats how its supposed to smell... She must have been to sheltered because i disagree.. The pad thai was really bland with just a few shrimp for all those noodles. The bean sprouts, egg, and green onions that were supposed to be in it seemed nonexistent... The extra onions were barely there also. For $2 i could almost buy a bag of onions. The 6 onion slices i received left alot to be desired... Lol. I'm laughing to keep from crying... Smh. It was just dry.. Like the Sahara desert... I was more happy with the pad thai than the pork dish... I've never had pork be so chewy in my life. My throat sincerely fought me to not swallow it. I believe in second chances so i tried another piece and it turned my stomach. It was flavorless chewy meat!! On another note the sweet n sour sauce was tasty. The spring rolls were crispy and hot, but the vegetables inside made me frown. I don't like giving low reviews, but i wasn't happy at all... So i'm just being honest. $40 later and still hungry wasn't my expectation. . I don't think I'll return... The way my stomach hurts i couldn't help but tell the truth.. Read the reviews. I went by the stars and made a big mistake.. Reading is fundamental!! Theres definitely better Thai food out there. read more

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Ordered pad see ew, stir fried basil, and green curry. These are our go-to Thai orders and overall we were pretty disappointed. Pad see ew was dry and tasted like metal(?). It had a really off taste and a sour smell. Stir fried basil had good taste but it was mostly onions and bell peppers. I wanted pad kra paw and they said this is basically pad kra paw - but it's very far from the ones I've had. Green curry tasted ok at best but I was really thrown off by the color. The chicken itself had like a mint green color (food coloring?). Never had a green curry look like this before. read more

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Small restaurant but nice decore, but soon as you walk in youcan smell basil, curry and spices. I couldn't wait to try the food! The,waitress was very helpful. I ordered shrimp with eggpalnt basil dish and crispy duck! Both sooo tasty! Hidden gem! Will definitely come back read more

Jen Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

First time here, just picked this one as it was the closest Thai restaurant in the area. The place was clean and food tasted great with fresh appetizers and unique desserts. I gave one star less because the pineapple fried rice was off, I have eaten at several thai restaurants and I have never had pineapples with curry powder. I set it aside and ordered drunken noodles as well and it was delicious. They gave a mountain of food, enough to take home and each lunch the following day. The price is reasonable as well. Recommendations are in order. read more

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Food, service and prices are great The tom jung soup, there apps. Are with my $¢$ The quality and the staff were amazing read more

Great Thai place for take out! There's seating inside but not big enough for large parties. There's a big chalk board with their daily specials and a quick take out menu at the counter. I normally get Pad Thai Drunken Noodles, and curry dishes. There's a crab fried rice I will try next. But for me this is the best Thai place in the area as everything I've had so far has been good. They sell other desserts to go and mask as well. There's also a drink frig that has coconut water, soda, water etc to go along with your take out order. read more

Jen Thai Cuisine - Veggie Pad Thai Noodle with no peanuts - Thai Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I love this place. Everything I've had so far has been amazing. If you can only try one thing get the Tom Kha - it's the perfect soup. There's enough coconut milk to mellow out the heavy hitting fresh spices but not so much that you're weighed down by the fat. read more

Jen Thai Cuisine - Tom kha - Thai Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Jen Thai Cuisine is a small family operated Thai restaurant located within the large maze of shops in the Kemps River Shopping Center next to Indian River Road. It is found in the same row of stores where The Dollar Tree is stationed. There is an H & R Block office to its left and a UPS store to its right. A friend took me here once back in 2015 when it had another name, which was Elephant Smiles. Before that it was a sushi spot named Momo Sushi. You can still see the sushi bar inside. The interior is attractively decorated. One interesting feature is a large fork and spoon on the far wall in the rear. One possible meaning is that Thai people prefer to use forks and spoons instead of chopsticks for most of their dishes, unless they are eating noodle soups. There is a small separate dining area on the right as you walk inside. A list of their daily specials and a spice chart is always posted. I ordered each dish at the Thai Hot level. After three visits I have tried the following dishes to date: THAI ICE TEA: The version I was served didn't quite exhibit the beautiful golden glow I have seen at other Thai restaurants. Otherwise, its flavor was satisfactory and pleasantly sweet. I have no complaints about the lack of a refill. My Rating: 4 Stars. TOM KHA GAI SOUP: A Thai Style Coconut Milk Soup with Chicken, Galangal Root, Lime Leaves, Lime Juice, Lemongrass, Mushrooms, Green Onions, and Cilantro. I ordered the small size, which was served in a teapot shaped bowl with a lid. It was a cute presentation, but one that limited my vision of the ingredients inside. I prefer a wider and more traditional bowl that showcases more of its ingredients. The flavors of the ingredients came through nicely enough. My teeth got a surprise when they bit into hard pieces of galangal root and lemongrass. I've been told that this is how it is served in Thailand, so I appreciated the touch of authenticity. My Rating: 4 Stars. NAM TOK BEEF SALAD: Thin Sliced Beef, Red Onions, Green Onion, Cilantro, Carrot, Rice Powder, and Lettuce. This is an Issan style dish from the Northeastern region of Thailand. I've only seen it once before at one other Thai restaurant in the area. I was glad to see the rice powder listed, which is an essential ingredient that delivers a nice crunch and helps hold the other ingredients together. It is traditionally served with the beef slices cooked rare or medium rare. Instead, they were served well done with a dry, tough, and chewy texture, which killed the entire dish for me. I appreciated the effort, but its execution fell short. My Rating: 2 Stars. PAD BASIL WITH CHICKEN: This is a stir-fried dish with Chicken, Basil Leaves, Onion, Garlic, Bell Peppers, and Chili Sauce. The word "Pad" means "Stir-Fried" in English. This one was served in a huge puddle of sauce I found excessive. Large and irregular chunks of bell peppers outnumbered the basil leaves and overwhelmed their taste as well. The basil leaves are supposed to deliver the dominating flavor in this dish. There was no mention on the menu of the option to order this dish with a crispy fried egg, which is an iconic ingredient for a traditional version of this dish as it is served in Thailand. My Rating: 2 Stars. PANANG CURRY WITH CHICKEN: Coconut Milk, Chicken, Green Beans, Bell Peppers, Carrots, and a Peanut Butter Sauce. This one exhibited a rich texture and a pleasant depth of flavor. The peanut flavor was deftly subtle and not overwhelming. There were just a few too many bell peppers for my tastes. My Rating: 4.5 Stars. THE SPICE TRAY: I requested this for the dish mentioned above. The traditional Thai spice tray includes condiments that represent the four S's of Thai cuisine, which are the Sour, the Salty, the Sweet, and the Spicy. The Salty condiment is traditionally represented by Prik Nam Pla, a mixture of fish sauce and spicy red chilies, but which was completely missing. it came with a bottle of soy sauce instead. This is the first time I've seen Prik Nam Pla missing from the spice tray and replaced with soy sauce at a Thai restaurant. This was a huge disappointment, as this is the condiment I always enjoy the most. My Rating: 2 Stars. The spice level of each dish I tried was satisfactory, but fell short of a true Thai Hot. The menu descriptions of some of my favorite dishes are also too Americanized for my tastes. They offer no dried shrimp for their Papaya Salad. None of their dishes include Gai Lan. Their Thai Green Curry includes sweet green peas instead of Thai eggplant. I've been spoiled at another local Thai restaurant that does offer these ingredients. In spite of a few flashes of authenticity, there is not enough of it here to inspire me to return. On the positive side, the service I received here was friendly and satisfactory overall. My mixed reactions to the quality and consistency of the dishes I tried lead me to conclude this review with a soft 3-star rating. read more

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Great food and friendly service. My wife had Pad Thai and I had drunken noodles. We both shared a papaya salad. We are new to the area. This is the 4th Thai restaurant we've tried in the va beach area and is far the best so far. Definitely will visit again. read more

Jen Thai Cuisine - Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Ahhh I loved this place SO much! Will definitely be returning to try out the other dishes! The place was clean Staff was very friendly Food was AMAZING! Price was right And if you're a plant lover like me, you'll be amazed as soon as you walk through the door! Huge beautiful plants and propagated plants on the tables. I had the shrimp pad Thai and water, husband had the drunken noodles and a Thai tea. We had the deep fried shrimp appetizer. We both really enjoyed our food and drinks(: can't wait to go back and try the desserts and other dishes! 5/5 recommend! read more

Jen Thai Cuisine - Shrimp Pad Thai Noodle. Yum! - Thai Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I have tried many Thai restaurants in Virginia Beach that says it's authentic, but this one right here is THE ONE! It reminds me of the Thai restaurants in NYC. So flavorful compared to the other ones in Virginia Beach. read more

Jen's is our go to Thai place. The kids love it. Ate the appetizers too fast to grab a picture. Its authentic! The owners are always fantastic. Clean and quiet. Everything on the menu is to die for! Make sure you check out this little spot!!! Whenever your in Kempsville stop by. If your in the VB or Norfolk it's worth the drive! read more

Jen Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Wow is all I can say. I really enjoyed this establishment. It is a small quaint place but it is not lacking. I ordered the drunken noodles with beef and my guy ordered a chicken and pepper stir fry. Both dishes were delicious. The flavors were awesome. We also ordered some chicken wings as an appetizer and the sampler. The wings had a nice crisp on them and the flavor was quite savory. The sampler was pretty good. I liked the springs and shrimp rolls, chicken patty and the cream cheese wonton. The only part that neither I or my guy did not like was the corn nugget. It was too doughy for out liking, I will come here again in the future to try other dishes. read more

Jen Thai Cuisine - Bell pepper chicken and appetizer sampler - Thai Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great staff first & foremost! Very welcoming and attentive to your needs. authentic thai cuisine and the food was really good. probably one of the best pad thai in the 757 area. Also they're not stingy with the portions and meat they give you! read more

This is my go to for Thai fried rice. I get the Evil Jens, it's absolutely yummy. Those that work there are awesome and friendly. I never have a bad experience. read more

Hands down best green chicken curry I've ever had! I had level 3 spice and it was perfect! Just enough heat that complimented the flavor of the dish! My husband got the red chicken curry (also level 3 spice) and it was also amazing!! Service was pleasant and personable and fast! Not crowded at all for 6pm on a Tuesday night :) Thank you for making my birthday dinner the best!! We will certainly be back! read more

Jen Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This is one of my all time favorite go tos in Virginia Beach! I love Jen Thai because it's predictable. That is, predictably amazing. I get the same experience every time - phenomenal food, efficient customer service, and almost no wait time. They are an amazing spot for dining in or for take out! I often call fifteen minutes before I want to eat and by the time I arrive on the scene, my food is all packaged and ready to go. I HIGHLY recommend their pad thai, drunken noodle, and tom kha soup. This place is truly a gem and I place I always look forward to going to. I will say the inside is quite small so just be aware of that ahead of time, but as I said, I have NEVER waited long for service or food. read more

Jen Thai Cuisine in Virginia Beach has a nice, clean, welcoming atmosphere and a polite server, I ordered pork with Thai fried rice. With a dash of curry, some surachi, and sprinkles of soy sauce, I had a spicy, yet flavorful experience. I also ordered a soup with a combination of shrimp, coconut, and vegetables. Even though the soup is warm it's also very creamy and very soothing in regards to the previous spicy meal. Overall, a wonderful experience! read more

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I'm usually not one who takes time to write reviews; however, this place I think deserves it!! Food was FANTASTIC and authentic! Felt like home away from home and the lady who served was super duper nice! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a Thai cuisine to try! read more

Terrible pad Thai. No flavor. Not spicy. Over cooked mushy noodles. Just awful. Would never eat here again. read more

Jen Thai Cuisine - Pad Thai tofu. - Thai Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I hit this spot up every year sound new years as a ritual of sorts. The food is always delicious and I can't get enough of the Tom Yum!

Arrived as the only customer here to eat lunch. Nobody was here to greet me. I sat and waited and then they eventually showed their face. Last time I was here was three years ago and I wasn't super impressed. It was just ok. I felt like I only went one time and had to give them another go to dictate how I feel about this place. Customer service was ok. Not great.. knowing they can improve on making sure they greet their customers. But they were still nice. The interior is still the same and needs improvement. But the new menu and the chalkboard menu at the bar is a new addition to how they display their specials since I last recall. The food we ordered was the chicken red curry lunch special and I ordered the tom kha soup. For appetizer I got a simple salad with fried tofu. I like their tangy vinegarette that came with my big salad. The food was good. I wish I could say there was something that was absolutely special but I still enjoyed eating here. We ordered the thai tea and enjoyed it. Sadly, there is no refills. I like that this place is really quiet. A little quieter than usual maybe because it's a weekday. But I got to come back a try more food here to noo for sure.. read more

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The Green curry it's the best on a rainy day the restaurant it's cozy and the service it's friendly cordial 100% recommended read more

This is my favorite spot in VB for Thai. No bells and whistles, just straightforward good food. Clearly family run and the service is always friendly and efficient. The fresh spring rolls are soooooo good. The curry is great and everything else I've tried is wonderful. The decor is quaint and the overall feeling is warm and welcoming. read more

This place is really delicious, I have been eating there very often for almost a year now. It was recommended by a friend that lived in Thailand and she said is very authentic. The staff is very friendly and they have the best recommendations on what to get from the menu. read more

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I've had this place on my list for a while and finally made it in for lunch! It wasn't super busy, but I was very impressed with their menu and all of the different specials available. My husband and I were very basic and ordered fresh spring rolls, shrimp pad thai and shrimp fried rice. Everything was delicious and what I expected. The only thing I thought could have been better was the sauce on the Pad Thai - it was more citrus flavored than I usually liked, but still delicious! read more

Red curry was too sweet like granulated sugar, and did not have the sweetness of coconut milk or true Thai flavor. Ordered it with chicken and only got tiny pieces, barely any chicken. Also ordered chicken pad Thai. Very basic! Does not taste like true authentic Thai flavor. There were no tofu, no eggs, no peanut topping or garnishing and again, they were very skimpy with the kitchen. Do not recommend! Waste of money. read more

Whew... Hungry and wanted to try a new place. Can never go wrong with Thai. Browsed Yelp and found this place. Pics were decent. Prices were good. Called in to order: shrimp pad Thai (no egg) and a side salad. Asked about the dressing and was told it's sort of like a garlicky clear dressing. Works for me. Masked up and entered. Cute little place. Extremely friendly staff. My order was ready. Restaurant was very, very clean (Im the type that notices dirt and unclean surfaces and everything in here was perfect). Food smelled soooo good (mask couldn't contain the wonderful Thai scents). Pad Thai was great and full of so much flavor. Went with medium spice level and it had just enough spice. Maybe 8-10 shrimp and they were cleaned and a nice size. Salad was huge and the dressing was kind of sweet, kind of garlicky (but not too much). Had a lot of red onions (my fave) and all the vegetables were so fresh. After eating, I attempted to call them to let them know how delicious their food was/is. They were closed but I will make sure I compliment them tomorrow. Will I be back? Heck yea. Extremely satisfied customer! read more

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