The food at Sea by Thai rivals my go to RVA Thai food spots (think Mom's Siam, Thai Flavor, My Noodle & Bar, and the like) in serving size, quality, and price. I ordered the Kee Mao Goong-Gai (aka Drunken Noodles). It was delicious and came with both chicken and shrimp included. I also tried their pineapple fried rice which was seasoned amazingly, as well as the Iron Squid. Truly not a bad thing on the table. I highly recommend and can definitely see myself returning soon to try more dishes off their secret menu! read more

Sea By Thai - Kee Mao Goong - Gai - Thai Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

I came to your establishment primarily because of the positive reviews, and I had hoped for a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed. The food was excessively salty, which made it difficult to enjoy. Additionally, our group consisted of five people, including two young children under ten, yet we were seated at a very small table meant for four. To make matters worse, our server recorded us as a party of six and automatically added an 18% gratuity. I do understand that some restaurants apply an automatic service charge for larger groups, but this was the first time I encountered it without any prior notice. At the end of the meal, we were handed another receipt that already included the gratuity from the first bill, alongside a blank line asking for an additional tip. This felt rather confusing and, frankly, inappropriate. I checked your menu afterward and saw that the policy clearly states it applies to parties of six or more. Not only was our group size misrepresented, but we were also effectively asked to pay twice without any explanation that the gratuity had already been added. I am very sorry to say that I will not be returning. read more

Sea By Thai - Thai Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

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Looking for Thai Food near our location we visited the restaurant. There our waitress seated us promptly due to limited customers, We placed our orders and our food arrived fast. We were very excited to try a new Thai restaurant hopefully this was the one. The food was good and plentiful but lacking the full flavors of Thai food. Will continue our search. read more

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The meal itself was great, but the apps were a miss for me-- the fried tofu was dry and over‑fried, and the gyoza was fine but nothing memorable. Best pad Thai I've had in a long time. The pad pak was excellent with the perfect level of heat. Service was spot‑on: water always filled, and our waitress gave us space to catch up. I'd definitely come back, but I'd skip the apps next time. read more

This is my second time here. I was craving some noodles and this restaurant was in walking distance from my hotel. I used the website to place my order and ordered the chicken gyoza's and Pad Thai made with spaghetti noodles. The walk from Aloft hotels was around 5 mins or so and my food was ready when I arrived. The restaurant was pretty empty for dine in, but there is an option to dine in. I really enjoyed the decor, but the restaurant does seem more available for take out. My food was good and I would come again! read more

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Visited Sea by Thai with a friend when on business in Richmond. When I first arrived (right after 5) they were empty, but the dining room got busier as the night went on. They also do an almost constant stream of take out orders. They play lounge type music which was somewhat incongruous with Thai food - but I like it! We shared 3 dishes that were all yummy: Chive cake appetizer (10.95) - interesting crispy outside with juicy inside and delicious sauce - served in a glass container Pad Thai Jae - pretty standard Seafood fried rice - with just 1 pepper (spice) and a good thing because it was still spicy and very, very tasty. The portions are huge! My friend had lots of leftovers. I'd definitely return when in town again. read more

I have dined in here once and have ordered twice togo! The Drunken Noodle I ordered when I dined in was my Overall favorite for sure! The lettuce wraps would come in 2nd and the Pad Tai pulling up the rear. I don't get a completely inviting feeling when I was dining there. Mostly in part to the odd setup of restaurant and bland color usage. I'm an extremely observant person so I'm definitely a hard critic in terms of decorating and aesthetics! Overall good customer service and food and would come back to eat the Drunken Noodle! A good interior change could go a long way.. just my opinion! Overall 4/5 Stars. read more

I like the contemporary vibes! Clean + friendly. I'm kind of glad they don't have outdoor seating because I would've missed the opportunity to enjoy the interior. Sea Thai serves authentic cuisine, rich in flavor. I love that they expose their "secret menu." They have a full bar, dine-in or carryout. read more

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Food was superb and plentiful, as was the service. Thai tea although the beat we've ever tasted was a little short on volume. You can bet we'll be back. read more

Still my number one Thai spot in Richmond. I love the service, the food, and it's a nice location! Relaxing and yummy always happy to visit! read more

Amazingly flavorful beans. Amazing baristas, Great story, nicely done with my coffee. A cozy table and a super clean restroom. One thing I love about this spot is the mix of western and small Japanese concept goods on the wall. So cute. read more

Came here on a Wednesday night and ordered the pad Thai ($14) and Pad see ew chicken ($14). Service was slow and lacked a bit. After about 20 minutes the food came your. Pad Thai was a little too sweet and sticky for my liking(forgot to add spice). The pad sew however was fantastic. It had the right amount of sweetness and savoriness in the noodle. Both were good generous portions enough to take home. They serve it family style so be ready to share and try other dishes. Overall a solid Thai place with good food and value! Food: 7.8 Staff/service: 5.0 Value: 8.0 Overall: 7.2/10 read more

Sea By Thai - Pad See Eaw - Thai Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

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Came for a late lunch on a Saturday. Was a little worried that there was no one in the restaurant but it was an off time around 3 pm. Service: When we walked in, I was on the phone and the guy overheard me saying I didn't have paper to write something down and he offered to get me a pen and paper. He was so nice and accommodating but told him it was ok. Our server was very attentive, always checked on us to make sure we were ok, food came out quickly and gave suggestion. Food: we started with the chicken satay. Different from what we're used to but good, chicken was a tad bit dry. Entree we got the pineapple fried rice and beef pad see ew. The fried rice was my favorite fried rice! Had a hint of curry powder in it and so flavorful. The pad see ew was good but nothing special. The entree portions were very big! Could feed two people. Got mango sticky rice for dessert, very good and flavorful but could've used more rice. Drinks: we for the Thai mojito and hard Thai tea. They were both good but the mojito was different and so good! The Thai tea would've been better if I liked whisky so not their fault. I would 100% come back for the pineapple fried rice and the mojito and highly recommend this place read more

Sea By Thai - Chicken Satay - Thai Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

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I really enjoyed dinning at Sea By Thai. My friends highly recommended it and I certainly see why. The restaurant itself really is committed to the sea theme, with numerous decorations and designs on their dinning ware. It's all done in a very fun yet classy way. I ordered the Pad Pak Jae. It was delicious and so flavorful. My friends opted for the Pad Thai and loved it. Additionally the food was priced super well, especially considering the quality and quantity. We went on a weekend and wear able to get a table for six people and have our food in a decent amount of time. Plus, they have numerous dine out customers if you want a dine in option. read more

Sea By Thai - Pad Pak Jae - Thai Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Talk about solid takeout - this was BANGING. We got "Sea by Thai" on our second ever visit to Richmond in anticipation of our move to the city in late March/early April and found this off a random google search for some of the most reliable Thai food in the city. This place got so many hits and I can certainly understand why! My partner LOVED the green curry - perfectly textured tofu and a subtle yet unbelievably savory taste. As for the Shrimp Pad See Eaw, it was some of the best Pad See Eaw I've ever had!! Shrimp was perfectly grilled and those thick noodles are to die for. With it being takeout, we didn't get the chance to enjoy the ambiance but it looks wonderful in there and it was very quick too :) read more

Sea By Thai - Tofu Green Curry - Thai Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

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Just wanted to update and say this is without a doubt my fav Thai place in Richmond. I find myself coming here ALL the time and it's never enough. I sit at the bar and get a to-go order and it's just paradise. Chill vibe, never super crowded, and the food is just unbelievable. Their chive pancake is a staple of my dreams, and I'm working my way through their secret menu. Do NOT sleep on this place just bc it's in short pump. It's the real deal. read more

The food was amazing, I had the duck pad ped and ate every bite. They also had some great vegetarian dishes like the spicy eggplant and veggie drunken noodles. I definitely recommend. read more

Sea By Thai - Crispy Duck Basil - Thai Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

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We aren't even finished with our meal yet and decided we need to post our experience now. Everything is wonderful! Lettuce wraps are delicious! Calamari is very tender and crisp. Tempura shrimp is the best we've had. I ordered the pad woon sen. It's nice and smoky, excellent wok back there! This restaurant should be on your to do list!! Thanks for the wonderful experience y'all read more

Came here for the first time with a large group of family and friends last night and had a nice experience. Pros: - large food and drink selection. loved that there were so many cocktail options - food and portions were good! Everyone got a variety of noodles, soup, and rice and loved their dish! - garage parking nearby - no complaints about the service Cons: - The menu layout is very confusing. I was looking for Pad See Ew but it wasn't on the "Noodle-Fried Rice" section ... it was at the bottom of a random page that had separate lunch vs. dinner prices. Also, why are noodles and rice mixed in together? They also have a secret menu that really looks like their specialty dishes and might as well be on the first page instead if they are the highlights of the menu - I was confused why mango puree was used for the mango martini but couldn't be added to the mojito And FYIs - their spicy levels are serious lol. Even 1 pepper has a little kick to it - Atmosphere is like modern casual. Not necessarily someplace I would go for a nice occasion but a more informal sit down with friends Overall, I would recommend and come back! read more

Tried this place since it was close to home and also based on reviews. That was a mistake! We decided to grab lunch on a weekday, since the booths were not available we were seated at a table. After we ordered our meals I had the opportunity to look around. We were the only patrons there yet tables were not cleared or cleaned. The meal came and was flavorful with the exception of an order or Pad Thia. It was extremely sweet, noodles were overcooked and it lacked flavor. My wife later informed me that she caught a glimpse of the kitchen while exiting the restroom and was surprised by the condition of the kitchen since meat was lying around uncovered. Unfortunately this is a no for me, leftovers will be tossed. read more

I ate here twice recently, and both times my food was excellent, the service was great, and the ambiance was good. The first time I had drunken noodles, which was delightfully spicy read more

Giving this restaurant three stars because the servers were kind, but the food wasn't that great. The service was a tad slow, but it's understandable given COVID times. Some people were waiting a while to be greeted and taken to a table, while others were waiting some time to have their orders taken. We started off with the Chicken Satay. The chicken was overcooked and dry, but the sauce was good. I ordered the Pad Thai Combo, and it was subpar. My mom got the Spicy Eggplant dish, and it was alright. No major complaints but no high praise. Our server didn't stop by too often to check up on us, but that's fine since we didn't need assistance after putting our orders in and receiving our food. Overall, I would give this place another try. read more

Sea By Thai - Thai Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Short review: The good: pretty neat and bright restaurant. Food was pretty good too everything was piping hot, ask for the hot seasoning, game changer. The not so good: decent customer service as a whole, a few concerns as they were closing while we were trying to close out our tab. Our waiter was super attentive though. I've had better Thai but we may go back in the future. read more

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Indoor seating is quite spacious and nice. Covid conscious seating w/ booths and tables next to window. The interior design is clean and pleasant. Can't miss this restaurant since it's right next by the road. Order Pad Thai combo with extra noodles here. Pad Thai here wasn't bad at all. Pad Thai here wasn't too saucy or dry, almost "sticky" but not really. I enjoyed it a lot. Calamari here come in larger pieces than the smaller kinds you might see in other restaurants. The calamari itself was soft and "bite-sized," but the fried layer was soft in some parts and hard/concentrated in other parts of the same piece. A bit bland in general. Shrimp tempura was really good! Wow, did not expect it at all, it's extremely soft and chewy. The fried layer and the shrimp itself meshed into this uniform medium that was extremely soft and tender. Really enjoyed this warm-up. I wouldn't mind coming here again, solid all around and would recommend. read more

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I don't get to eat Thai food as much as I would like to, so when I can find Thai restaurant that looks good, I'm in. I found Sea by Thai and it was close by. I always judge my food by my favorites and for Thai, it's Chicken Satay and Penang Curry with chicken. The restaurant is very in assuming and it was a good sized location. This day, it wasn't that busy, but hey good for me. Service was pretty good. In terms of the food, the ChIcken Satay was a little overdone. Also the sauce could have been a little sweeter. I did enjoy the Penang Curry. Good portion amount, good flavor. The experience was ok. read more

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Food was ok but I felt like we were bothering our waitress just for dining there. We came in at a time where it was slow but we didn't feel very welcome to be there and I kind of wish we had dinner somewhere else. Also heard a weird, nail-clipping sound? Not sure what the waitress was doing a few tables down but it was just a disappointing experience overall. read more

My favorite place to eat in the whole world! Everything is cooked to perfection! I've been obsessed with the spring rolls and Tom Ka Gai for over a year now! I probably eat here about twice a week because I can't get enough! Service is also amazing! And food is ready for pick up really fast! I cannot rave about this place enough! I'd add a picture of my food but it is already gone it was so good haha read more

super, super cute decor on the inside, would def recommend the dine in experience. food was good and service was fast. read more

Sea By Thai - Thai Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Good was great! We went for dinner on a weeknight and it was almost entirely empty inside so they were eager to get our order. Once our full party was there, we ordered drinks and food, both of which arrived promptly. The portions were great for the price, I got fried rice and it was really good, plus there was enough for a full meal of leftovers. Temperature inside wasn't great, it was slightly on the warm side and really humid in there. read more

Very consistent on food. Drunken noodle very tasty. Noodles are cooked well. Spice level was perfect! Ask for chili powder or paste if you like extra spice. We also ordered the cashew chicken. Very mild and flavorful. Inside ambiance is not the greatest. Very cafeteria like. Bright and plastic tables. Not welcoming or comfortable. Definitely a take out place. read more

I've been looking for an authentic, rich green curry and they delivered! This is by far the best green curry I've had for a long time! And great prices, quick service! read more

I've ordered here several times in the past few years. My first visit to this restaurant was back when they were located in short pump mall. The food is consistently good and friendly for take out orders. On my most recent visit I ordered a wonton soup, which was very bland. I was surprised when I bit into a wonton that it had an entire shrimp inside, that was a nice surprise. Spring rolls had a nice crunch and the sweet and sour sauce on the side was a great complement. I would say the filling for the spring rolls was a bit too mushy though. The fried rice was delicious. It's a bit of a basic thing to order but I love it. I've tried the pad Thai, pad see ew, and chicken satay which have all been delicious. Overall, I definitely think this is the best Thai in the short pump area. read more

Sea By Thai - Kao Pad (Fried Rice) - Thai Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

This was just okay to me. Picked Sea by Thai for lunch after reading many positive reviews. I am a fan of Thai food so was looking forward to it. The decor: while it is bright, the restaurant is a little run down. Went to the restroom and there was something coming out of the ceiling, the baseboards were peeling and the light switch and wall had dirt all over it like someone did yard work then came in to wash their hands. The food was meh. We got the iron squid, which was great. The Tom Yum Soup was good but too sweet for me. The shrimp wonton soup tasted like a tin can. The green curry was super sweet, like a custard. The noodles were one note. I've seen reviews touting the service but I found it to be slow. I had to ask for a glass for my beer a few times, and our server disappeared for big stretches of time. There were only 5 tables in the place. Oh, and I asked about the crispy flounder and was told it was $50. too much for lunch and without knowing how it is. I won't be back. Definitely not on my list. read more

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EXTREMELY RUDE STAFF REFUSED TO SERVE US BECAUSE I DIDN'T LEAVE A TIP LAST TIME. The reason I did not last time is because she did not check on us even once. Even though the restaurant was not busy, there was only one other table there. We did not have any water left and never got them refilled, the waitress just hung out by the register on her phone. A tip is earned, should not be expected. read more

Good calamari Excellent comb pad Thai Good fulfilling portions as well Picked up within 25mins of ordering read more

Sea By Thai Ratings: 4.2/5 Food: 4.5/5 - This is my second time eating at this restaurant, and I took my siblings and friends here for dinner. I decided to try something new and got their Panang Curry, and it turns out to be the best dish of the night. Please see the descriptions below of some of the dishes we got. - Panang Curry [GET]: The Panang curry is a peanut based sauce with coconut milk and basil. It is creamy, rich, and subtle on the peanut flavor, yet still gives you that bold kick of all the spices and flavors from the curry itself. It is hella delicious and wonderful. I got chicken as my protein, and it was tender, juicy, and moist. The veggies in the bowl was fresh. I literally dumped the entire bowl of rice into the curry, and enjoyed every bite of it. I love it. - Drunken Spaghetti [GET]: My cousin got the spaghetti dish with minced chicken, shrimp, pepper and onion in a chili and basil based sauce. There's a decent amount of protein and the noodles were cooked just right. It is quite spicy though, so if you cannot handle spicy food, then this is not the dish for you. The only downfall was that it's too oily, made it a little hard to finish the entire plate and heavy. - Chef's Secret Menu [GET]: My siblings both got the cellphone noodles dish stir fry with shrimp and squid with egg, carrots, onions, and scallions. Seafood was great, frest, and pretty good size too. The noodles are cooked perfectly, and the scramble eggs added a good toasty flavor to the dish. The only downside was that it was a bit bland, so a pinch of salt and pepper will make a big difference. I would say if you like seafood and cellphone noodles, then give this dish a try. Ambiance: 4.25/5 - Sea By Thai is located in the same shopping center as Whole Foods. The interior seating is nice, clean, bright, and spacious. There's cute circular booths and interesting hanging light bulbs as decor. They also got a full cocktail bar too in the center of the restaurant. The restaurant is not loud, so a perfect place for a date. Price: 4/5 - Pretty average prices across the menu compared to all the Thai places in RVA. All dishes ranges from $15 to $25 depending on what you order. The portion is great and large, and we definitely feel full after our meal, so I think it is worth it. Service: 4/5 - The service is great and staffs are friendly. The host seated us as soon as we sat down, and our staff brought us water. They are prompt at taking orders and the food came out fairly quick. The only thing I will say is service is a tad slow, took them a while to come by to take our orders and get our credit cards, but understandable due to COVID. BLUF: Sea By Thai has the tastiest Panang Curry I have tried. If you are a Thai curry lover, I 100% would recommend this place. No hesitation on returning to get their curry anytime in the near future. read more

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Absolutely delicious authentic Thai food and great service. The mango martini was made with fresh mangoes. Ordered the gyoza, lettuce wrap, pad Thai combo & Thai sukiyaki. Someone noted in one of the reviews that this place was closed. It is definitely OPEN for business. read more

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Sea by Thai has become my go to for Thai food. Due to Covid, I have only done takeout but I can tell you that my experience with staff has consistently been very friendly. The food is really good! They include shrimp and chicken in their standard Pad Thai which is unique and I think good. Other dishes are similar - shrimp included as a standard- but you can always order without if it's not for you. Green curry is great. I recommend the lettuce wrap appetizer! Spices are on point and of course you can adjust spicy heat using 1-3 scale with 3 being truly hot- it is Thai after all. What I really like is that they provide a lot of meat and vegetables- not just sauce- and portions are healthy sizes. Parking here can be a challenge. Might try the garage facing Broad if there are no curb spots left. Many people double park if running in to pick up an order. Definitely worth a try if you are considering a Thai restaurant. Might just become one of your favorites too. read more

A little bit of the Christmas story feel going on here At Christmas time ! Food was good and reasonable! Lunch on a Thursday and no body here ! Server and host excellent! I had yellow curry with pork and they accommodated me with shrimp!! My bride had pad Thai with shrimp! She also enjoyed! Noodles were sweet! Options on beverages were limited to more Asian theme , which was fine! Nice menu , can be a bit overwhelming! read more

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I was happy to hear there's a new Thai place in Short Pump, so I decided to try it with some friends. FYI, there are some free parking garages in the back (facing West Broad St), street parking in front of the restaurant is hard to get. The restaurant is pretty roomy but I was surprised to see that it was completely empty when my friends and I arrived. I wasn't sure whether they were not popular or about to close... got some weird vibes when we came in. Anyways, I was excited to see a "secret menu" and decided to order the Thai Sukiyaki off that part of the menu. Sukiyaki is a Japanese dish that is usually a soup or hot pot with a multitude of ingredients, so I was confused and disappointed to see that their twist on it was.. completely different. Tbh, my dish just felt like a jumble of vermicelli with some random seafood tossed on top. It wasn't what I was expecting and it wasn't very flavorful. The only good thing is that the portion size was huge so I was able to take some home and add seasoning to it. I think the other people at my table got better dishes, so maybe it's more like a 4/5, but my food made my experience a 3/5. I will say the service is great and attentive, and it seems like Sea by Thai has other promising dishes, so it's worth a try. read more

Sea By Thai - Thai Sukiyaki - Thai Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia