Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Pad Thai Restaurant

    4.3 (253 reviews)
    ModerateThai

    Pad Thai Restaurant Photos

    PAD THAI RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    More like Pad Thai Restaurant

    Recommended Reviews - Pad Thai Restaurant

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    No sign of life... on a Saturday when they're supposed to be open!
    Mary-Ann L.

    I had wanted to try this restaurant as it got rave reviews for its Crispy Duck. I drove all the way from VA Beach, made sure I checked Yelp for hours. On Saturdays, they are open until 2:00 then re-opens at 4pm. I was there at 1:38pm, more than 20 minutes before their advertised time to close, enough time to order takeout. No one was there! Open sign was not on, lights were off like they weren't just getting ready for dinner service. The hours on Yelp are incorrect, didn't specify that they close from 2:00pm to 4pm; it was only on google that they showed the correct hours. Even then, they should not be closed at 1:38pm. Very disappointed... businesses shouldn't wonder why they lose potential customers!

    Chicken drunken noodle
    Denise M.

    Don't blink. You might miss the sign. Low key location. Food was very tasty. Standouts were the chicken satay and the mango rice dessert. Remind me of a warm rice pudding. Only drawback is the place is take out only now. I recommend them.

    Urich J. A. B.

    We had to drive 30 minutes through the swamp to get to this place, well worth it. They only have carryout service. You have to eat outside which we did. The ambience just reminded us of Thailand and the food was totally worth it. Thank you Jeremy for the history lesson on the 100 year old former spot building. Aloha

    Outside the restaurant
    Amanda E.

    I've been driving by this building for months and seriously thought it was a closed business. The building is very unassuming! But then I checked Yelp and saw it was open and had amazing reviews. Everyone else was right! This place is awesome. They're only doing carry out (current as of 8/6/22). My partner and I got beef drunken noodles (hot spicy), one of the beef basil dishes (I forget the exact name but he got it medium spice), wonton soup and the Tom yum soup (medium spice). Their spice levels are mild, medium, hot and Thai hot. I got hot because other Thai places I've eaten at recently haven't been that spicy but this place did not mess around! The hot was very spicy, almost too spicy. Everything was got was DELICIOUS. My favorite was the drunken noodles and tom yum soup (so much flavor). We will definitely be coming back!!

    Outside
    William H.

    I'm rating 4 stars based on the quality and flavor of the food, which was quite good. This place is off of Meadowbridge Rd in Mechanicsville and essentially nowhere most people would know about. Parking is amole though ad a takeout only type of business parking shouldn't be a problem. Due to only being to-go, there's not much of an experience the restaurant can offer. Essentially you have one option: call in and place your order, give em 20 minutes and go pick it up. Zero frills or fuss, which can be nice, though I'll also add convenience is also quite minimal. The best I can say is that I ordered lunch for my work team of 7 people and everyone seems to have enjoyed their meals which ranged from mild to Thai hot, and included vegetarian, chicken, and shrimp choices. I'm not sure when I would ever be in the situation again to enjoy Pad Thai Restaurant but I wouldn't hesitate to order from there again.

    Pad Thai with my mom
    Lizzy H.

    My co workers told me of this Thai restaurant which I've been wanting to try. Me and my step mom had the afternoon off so I decided to have a ladies date night. Pad Thai is not in a random shopping somewhere but on the side of a county road. The parking lot is small and I almost passed it. Prices are also great and they even have a lunch menu. Pad Thai also offers take out options as well. We started with Yum Talay which was a cold seafood salad that came with shrimp, squid, & scallop in a fish sauce lime sauces. I loved the freshness of the dish and the sauce was delicious. I do wish the salad had more vegetables and less red onion. I also liked that the seafood in the salad wasn't overcook& perfectly tender . The main course we got beef pad thai & goong kra theiam which was shrimp in garlic sauce . The shrimps were HUGE and I loved the vegetable that was served with the dish . The pad Thai was probably the best I've ever had with the sauce not being too sweet but perfect. The ice coffee and Thai tea were also delicious and not too sweet . Overall the food is extremely fresh and the sauce work is just beautiful. Where most places make everything super sweet or give you a sprinkle of chili and call it spicy . This is not the case here ! With prices you can't beat & the flavor on 100% this is it .

    Crispy spicy duck, spring rolls & Panang curry.
    May-May R.

    This is our favorite Thai restaurant in town (and to be honest, out of town as well). We always order the same thing: the crispy fried duck (very crispy & non-fatty) and the panang curry. If grandma is in the kitchen - you know the food is going to be spicy! Don't be fooled by the outside of the building - we know several people who travel 20+ minutes to grab food here every week.

    Bryan D.

    Hideous on the outside. DELICIOUS on the inside. We were in a rush, so we ordered very simple dishes (pad see ew and fried rice) and both were excellent. But, be warned. For lunch, these are the SMALLEST portions I have EVER seen. E.V.E.R. If you arrive at 2, they may tell you a few times that they close at 2:30 for lunch. While these quirks are annoying, I am giving 4 stars for food quality only.

    This item is L6 on the new fancy menus they have.

    See all

    Photo of MB G.
    0
    13
    38

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of J N.
    0
    19
    20

    2 years ago

    Best Thai in town. Food is always delicious & service if fantastic. In & out in 10 min

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Food is great. Food is great! Do not be intimidated by the shabby appearance - food is great !

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    The food is the star of the show..just wish they would open up their dining room now that the pandemic has ended! Best in the area

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    I love Pad Thai. Miss the dine in option! Food is really good! Friendly and efficient staff!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jessie B.
    335
    128
    136

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 16
    Thanks 0
    Love this 10
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Delicious food Just carry out now. Great service. Simple interior but pleasant. Good selection of menu items to choose from.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Will H.
    310
    485
    1872

    14 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Han V.
    925
    637
    2779

    14 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Fabulous Thai food -- good portions and reasonably priced. Crispy spicy duck and pad see eew were awesome!!!! We can't wait to go back.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Great food in a hideaway location. Love their food especially the spring rolls. Entree's are delicious

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rich S.
    569
    548
    1535

    9 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 7

    Ask the Community - Pad Thai Restaurant

    You might also consider

    Yak Yai Thai Restaurant

    Yak Yai Thai Restaurant

    4.7
    (105 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    The food was amazing! We basically tried everything, as we went there for my grad lunch and it was…read moregreat, the servers we had were so sweet and especially the one taking our order, she really did an amazing job! I really recommend going here if you're looking for some great Thai food :)

    Got takeout from here about a year ago and we STILL talk about it. Went again today and dined in…read moreand the food was as delicious as we remembered it, if not even better. The Thai food here SLAPS! The dining area is fairly small, maybe about 10-12 tables, can see it filling up pretty quickly. Our server was super friendly and attentive (forgot her name) and was so nice to our noisy toddler haha. Food came out at pretty good pace and app, entrees and food didn't all come out at the same time which was nice. You HAVE to get their Thai sausage appetizer - If they made this an entree, I would get it every single time. The sausage is perfectly balanced with lean and fat and packed full of Thai flavor and spices. For my entree I got the Thai fried rice with chicken and this portion is HUGE, was able to take some home and easily serve it as another meal. The fried rice was so tasty and fried chicken was perfectly fried and came with a nice sweet and sour sauce too. My wife loved the pad se ew and got to take home her food as well. If this place was closer to us, it would be not good for our wallets. If you want delicious and authentic Thai food, look no further than Yak Yai!

    Photos
    Yak Yai Thai Restaurant
    Bbq beef thai
    Bbq beef thai
    Yak Yai Exterior

    See all

    Yak Yai Exterior

    Pad Thai Restaurant - thai - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...