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    SAAO Thai & Sushi

    4.3 (87 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Sushi Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Torched salmon belly ( overcooked and underwhelming)
    Anna P.

    I didn't try Thai menu,so this review is about Japanese menu. Ambiance is nothing special,not inviting,chairs are not for cozy night, more like basic breakfast furniture. Service was extremely indifferent,nothing wrong or insulting,just minimal attention to details. Food wasn't bad,but nothing to be excited about either. Rolls were nice,rice was not properly seasoned. Worst part of my experience was sounding luxurious torched salmon belly appetizer. It was delivered in flame,looked great and promising. But alcohol on the bottom didn't evaporate properly,cucumber slices looked out of place. Salmon belly was dried out,which never happened in my life,but salmon belly was tasteless.All in all,it's an okay place if you will be compelled to eat here.

    Pad Thai
    Jorge D.

    Everything about this restaurant is great. Sushi was extremely fresh. Spring rolls where flavorful, and my pad thai was Hot HOT. The service was top notch. And the ambiance was delightful.

    Mango sticky rice and toasted coconut ice cream
    Nancy R.

    We are really lucky in this area to have many great Thai restaurants. Saao is the latest that I tried and it was spacious, friendly, tasty and easy to park. That checks off just about everything I would be looking for. The space itself is quite large. We were seated at a table by the window which was very pleasant. The menu has a lot to choose from including lunch specials. I selected the drunken noodles with beef (you can choose your protein) which did not disappoint. The dish was tasty and a good-sized portion. The entrée also came with the choice of a side soup or salad. The salad I enjoyed was nice and crisp with a nice dressing. For dessert, I had the crispy bananas with toasted coconut ice cream. The bananas were warm and comforting and the coconut ice cream was super. Our lunch was enjoyable and we never felt rushed. Parking is easy in the Plaza America lot and then you just walk to the location which is right at the end. Saao will definitely be added to our list.

    miso soup
    Susan H.

    For years, we've driven by this place but never thought to try it. I checked the Yelp reviews recently and saw they were good, so we decided to give it a try. We were here on a Sunday just before 5 p.m. which is the time they open on that day. There was no parking directly outside the place so, we needed to figure out where to park. Around the corner of the building was an entrance to a garage. We went inside and noticed that there were some handicapped spots which are a big help since my husband had a knee replacement. We walked back outside to the restaurant entrance. What we didn't know at the time was there was an entrance to a corridor next to the restaurant that connects to the garage so there's no need to walk in the rain as the outside part is covered. Once in the restaurant, we were immediately greeted and seated. The place is spacious with good spacing of the tables so no one feels cramped. Our server came to take our drink orders. I had a Thai iced tea which was well made and tasty. My husband had a Singha beer. We had looked at the menu at home. They have a Thai menu and a Japanese one, too. For starters, my husband had miso soup while I had seaweed soup (which is usually called wakame soup). My husband thought his miso while tasty was a bit too salty. I liked my soup. It had a generous amount of seaweed and good sized pieces of tofu in it. The broth was tasty and properly salted. For my main course, I chose "Pad Garlic" which consists of: "steamed mixed vegetables sauteed with garlic sauce". Jasmine rice is given with this meal. I chose chicken as my protein. The veggies were fresh ones and many could have been steamed a bit longer as they were tough to chew. Others were better prepared. The assortment was nice as it included a good selection of items. The biggest disappointment was that there wasn't even a hint of garlic in it. Had it been there, this dish would have been much better. The dish had white meat chicken, and while properly cooked, it lacked any flavor. My husband had better luck with his dish. He chose "SAAO cashew". For his protein, he chose fried shrimp. He really liked his dish. The sauce was a generous portion while the fried shrimp were jumbo ones. They didn't skimp on the cashews. This dish also comes with Jasmine rice. Service was good without being overbearing. As we ate, more customers arrived. We would go back again but I will order something different. Maybe we will try a Japanese entree or two.

    Mexican Roll with hot sake and soy sauce
    Dyrbin A.

    Best Thai food in the NOVA area. Been coming here for over a year now. Staff is super friendly, ambiance is great for groups, dates, And casual eating, and every dish I've had is incredibly delicious The artwork on walls are authentic Thailand pieces and lunch specials come with miso soup and vegetable spring rolls. Everyone I bring here raves about it afterwards. Come experience it for yourself!

    Bea P.

    My colleagues and I came here for lunch. I ordered their drunken noodle from the lunch menu. The interior decor is beautiful and our server was nice. Since we ordered from the lunch menu, the portions came a bit smaller. Some of the noodles were still stuck in chunks which was unfortunate but overall, I enjoyed the food. However, there are other Thai restaurants that were a stand outs so this is more of a 3.5 star.

    Pink lemonade Drop
    Angelynn J.

    This was my first time visiting here and I honestly can't wait to go back. The food, the drinks, and the dessert were so good. The service was exceptional. The waitress made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant was very clean too.

    Poke nachos

    Love the quaint atmosphere, great sunlight with spacious tables and mild, somewhat outdated music but in a groovy kind of way. It's relaxing and zen especially overlooking the bubbly zen lotus fountain. It's in an office building setting with thoughtful interior design. Great family dining venue but also great for a date night. Love the huge bar area where you can sit by the bar and make acquaintance with the bartender or sushi chef. Attentive and friendly service, smiles on everyone's faces. I was scooping out ice from my water and the lady noticed and brought me a glass of water with no ice We ordered both Thai and Japanese sushi dishes. Frankly the Thai dishes has been tamed down a bit on the spicyness but delicious for a meal. Sashimi is fresh (which is most important for sushi) and perfectly cut. Poke Nachos is a new concept for me, delicious and goes well with the hot sake. Highly recommend this new Sushi Thai restaurant!

    Deep sea roll and Yellowtail Lover's roll

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    Great sushi and thai spot! Plenty of indoor seating. The food was delicious. Service was quick and friendly.

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    Ambiance, food everything was amazing!!! Love that spicy actually means something. Found my new local Thai spot !

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