This is one of my go to Thai places in Charlottesville, however I do have mixed feelings about this place as the staff consistently messes up my order every time I come. The service ranges from being fast to serving everybody's dishes at random times, sometimes even after everybody else is already finished. Silk Thai only does pick up now since they no longer have a delivery person. Their pick up service is similarly inconsistent, once when calling in an order at 7 they said they were unable to fulfill the order as it was too late, they close at 9:30. They also tend to mess up orders on this one too, thus I would recommend confirming your order when calling in. However with that being said, their food is good. My go to dish is their crispy duck drunken noodles, their duck is very flavorful and their drunken noodles are quite spicy. Their panang curry and Thai tea is also very good. Definitely would not recommend getting their pad Thai as it runs on the blander side. read more

WOW. I've had my share of Thai food, but when it comes to pad see ew, this place definitely takes the cake. Pad see ew is one of my favorite meals, and this is the first place that has offered crispy duck with it. It was absolutely incredible. I asked for a level 2 for the spiciness and it was perfect. The flavors were amazing and the noodles were so tender and delicious. The duck was so crispy and yummy, I could eat it everyday. The ambiance is so cute and inviting, and the service was very quick. The prices are a bit steep, but definitely worth it. If you're ever looking for some good Thai at UVA, this is most definitely the place to dine at. read more

Solidly okay thai food in Charlottesville. I mostly go for the convenience factor since I live close-by. Their crispy duck is really good and the meat is generally well cooked. The noodles, however, are usually a bit overdone. The flavors are always slightly off, missing something, maybe it's acidity. I only pick up food here, which is convenient and fast, but I would like to try dining in one time to see if my just-okay experience is because my food has been packed and sitting for a bit before I get the chance to take it home and eat it. read more

Ordered take out. Ordered both dishes to be medium spicy - was so bland I think they passed on everything except fish sauce. And the sauce and/or meat was so burned that I could not eat it and threw the whole dish out. Incredibly disappointing. With choices like Pineapple Thai, Lemongrass and Lime Leaf in town, will definitely not be returning to Silk Thai. read more

Best thai I have had thus far in Charlottesville. Mostly writing this so I myself remember which place it was. They had this ground beef and green bean dish that was spicy and so good. My sister who is allergic ate it even though she knew it would give her hives because it was that good (soy allergy). She said it was worth it. read more

This is a good thai place in cville. They have a variety of options for everyone from curries to pad thai. I usually do takeout from this place. The atmosphere is strange inside with random objects on the walls but it is clean and not too noisy. You have to get the thai iced tea as it's amazing. Unfortunately they don't have brown rice as a healthy alternative. The staff is super attentive and also super nice. This place is good for dinner and lunch. Highly recommend. read more

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From the very first sip of delicious, creamy coconut, mushroom, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf soup; I knew why this place came so highly recommended. My palette entered a flavor bomb of tasty Thai concoctions that teased my mind with curiosity: "If this is what the soup tastes like, what about every other thing on this menu??" I opted for a chicken curry with broccoli dish and was not disappointed. The only thing that disappointed me was the fact that I was too full to finish it and try something else. However, they have a large menu, so I probably need to go back at least a dozen more times to sample everything I missed on the first go. The service was adequate, and the environment was cool...Somewhat modern with a bar, dining room, and cute outdoor space...but did I mention that soup? I would seriously go skinny dipping in a hot-tub full of that awesomeness. read more

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Was visiting Charlottesville over Memorial Day Weekend and found this lovely restaurant. It hosts a cozy decor and an incredibly attentive staff. The food came out quickly and everything seemed great quality and fresh. The Pad See Ew with crispy duck was fantastic as was the Shrimp and Pineapple Curry. The papaya salad had a great spicy kick. Definitely recommend for anyone stopping into the city. read more

Crispy duck noodle soup was plated poorly. Crunchy skin turned soggy by the time it got to the table. This would be expected if it were a to go order but unacceptable for a dine in order. Soup was overly salty, simple, and lacked aromatics. There were other signs of apathy besides the food. Napkins were never provided until asked. Front door is broken and needs fixing. One would expect more for an $18 lunch, especially from a mom-and-pop shop. read more

Literally the best Pad see ew I've ever had and I have been to dozens of Thai restaurants. Their dishes are just so fresh and tasty. Also the service is really fast. Love this place! Will definitely try other food here next time. read more

If you enjoy good Thai food, Charlottesville has a pretty good choosing. Silk has become my personal favorite. Located on Fontaine, in what was the old Thai '99 building. Their quirky decor is fantastically cheesy. They have a nice, quaint outdoor seating area, an indoor waiting area, and a decent bar, but I'm not sure that people go there to drink. The staff is very friendly. As far as food, they have all the Thai soups, curry, and noodle dishes, as well as normal appetizers. My personal recommendations are the Sum Tum (green papaya salad), and Khao Soi (northern Thai coconut curry noodle soup with chicken). Maybe get yourself some Tom Kha Gai, and if in season, don't miss out on the mango sticky rice. Pricing is reasonable for the bounty of food you receive. Treat yourself to a great meal. read more

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This is the best Thai food I've had in a while. I've only ever ordered takeout but I've had no complaints so far. The dishes are very flavorful and well balanced with the perfect amount of sauce. My mom normally does not like drunken noodles and she was surprised to discover that she enjoys the drunken noodles from Silk Thai. I currently live in an area with mediocre Thai food so I always look forward to visiting Cville just to get some Silk Thai. read more

I was always on the fence about this place, but my most recent visit helped me decide to not really want to come back. Overall, their food, service, and price just don't add up to a worthwhile experience. Came here with a group of 8 and was seated pretty quickly, but then we were left waiting pretty long for water. Same thing happened for ordering our food and then receiving it too. Furthermore, after waiting for about 30 minutes for our food, one of our friends was forgotten and had to wait an extra 10 minutes for his food, which he even had to get packed to-go in order to make a prior engagement. All of our food was at least cooked correctly in terms of what we ordered and the spice level. The taste wasn't anything out of this world though, and all of our noodles were soggy. We all agreed that they likely made a huge batch of noodles and split it up for our orders since many of us ordered pad see ew and pad Thai. Overall, it was pretty disappointing, especially having to wait so long for the food. I would have been more understanding of the wait if the quality of the food was better or even if the wait staff gave us a heads up and asked us to be patient. I'm not usually too harsh with my reviews but with all of these things taken into consideration, I think there are better places to go if you want thai food. read more

Decent Thai food with limited seating. I ordered the tom kha soup with vegetables and the wild pork. Neither were the most flavorful that I have eaten, but I was not disappointed. You could do worse for Thai food in Charlottesville. read more

Silk Thai provides an authentic experience in Charlottesville. Upon entering there is a very archaic furniture and structure. Aside from the over ambience I was a little disappointed with the service. I ordered the Panang curry and the other two in my party ordered drunken noodles. The drunken noodles came out with in 10 minutes where as my order took 20 minutes. The noodles got very cold by the time we started eating. The spice level in the noodles was also very misleading for a two level spice. It was almost a chore to finish. If your looking for a unique dining experience this is a place to try, however don't expect stellar service. read more

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This place was delicious, and this is from someone who's eaten a lot of Thai food in areas well-known for Asian cuisine. The portions are large and the food flavorful and not overly sweet, which some American Thai places are. The Silk calamari is tasty and crisp, if not a tad oily. They do fried foods very well--the eggplant basil was amazing and so was the crispy duck in the pad see ew. Eggplant basil was crisp on the outside but tender inside and came with a wonderfully savory sauce. Pad see ew had a good charred wok flavor, and the crispy duck was phenomenal. The green curry was creamy and good. Lastly, the tom sum (papaya salad) was as good as any I've had at proper Isaan/Northern Thai places. It was fresh and had the right balance of flavors--funky, savory, sour, spicy, and sweet. This place far exceeded expectations! read more

The renovation of this restaurant is by far the most exciting thing that has happened to that area on JPA. By no means is it the best Thai place in Charlottesville but it's definitely a huge step up. I've ordered from them for delivery and takeout. The place is really cute and inviting. They deliver within a 2 mile radius and you have to order at least 20 dollars worth of food. Definitely specify how spicy you want your food or else it may be spicier than you'd like. Their drunken noodles and Thai iced tea are probably my favorite. They're flavorful and chewy. The chef fried rice and the pad thai are also pretty good. They taste great and are well seasoned. I've also tried their crab fried rice. I was pretty disappointed with it because it felt like they just threw on the crab meat. My biggest gripe is probably the vegetables in their fried rice-- the onions in the chef fried rice were way too big, the cucumbers were coarse, and I wasn't a big fan of the cherry tomatoes inside. I've noticed since their opening, their portions have shrunken a bit and I was quite disappointed because their large portions were what kept me going back to them instead of other Thai places. read more

Great lunch special. We got the drunken noodles and penang curry which both tasted authentic. They were able to make my friend's noodles less spicy. The curry was so flavorful and comforting. read more

We had a delicious dinner from silk Thai tonight! Seriously flavorful and portions sizes were solid. I'm posting this because our delivery came with this postcard and I'd like to support this local business- I had no idea before we ordered using uber eats that they had this app. Please order through their app if you can!! read more

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They were a takeout go-to for all of covid times, but after our most recent meal I don't believe we will order again. The raised prices combined with a decrease in quality has left a bad taste in my mouth. If you want your customers to pay more then at least maintain your standards. read more

The food was so good the first time I went here that it prompted me to go back 3 additional times within the next week. So I've learned a lot about this place now and I'm going to break it all down for you! Food: my first time here I ordered the green curry and absolutely fell in love with it. Best green curry I've ever had, 5 stars no question about it! Portions were large enough that even my bottomless-stomach date had nothing to complain about. HOWEVER, on subsequent visits, I found the food to be inconsistently spicy. Drunken noodles on one day would be moderately spicy, but on the very next day the noodles were firetruck red and unbearably spicy. Same with the green curry though to a lesser extent. So my suggestion is either specify the level of spice you desire or order something not spicy if you don't want to try your luck (the pad thai is good)! Also get yourself a Thai iced tea when you're there. They are huge and delicious and everyone gets one. I've seen people go just for the iced tea. Service: I was less impressed with the service on my first visit. It was a weekend night within a week of their grand opening and there were tons of people. It took us 40 mins to get a table and then the food was really slow to come out. Also they were SO disorganized. Three waiters came by to take our orders after we had already placed our order, and then we watched one waiter give our appetizer to a table that ordered way after us. They apologized for this and gave us a complementary dessert at the end but it seemed like an easily avoidable situation with some communication and organization in the back. But I will say that this was in their very early days of opening so I suspect it will get better. After that I went on a weekday to get a better idea of the service when it's not completely chaotic with a million guests. The servers were super nice as usual and it was much more organized. So theres a few lessons learned from this: give them a few weeks to figure out the kinks, go on a weekday, or order takeout on the weekend (though plan for the takeout to take longer on weekends when they're busy). Miscellaneous information: they deliver for free within 2 miles. Price is reasonable ~$10-15 for an entree. Sitting in the back room is more comfortable; there's a glass table in the front that looks really cute but the base of it makes it uncomfortable to sit and eat on because you have no where to put your legs. Overall: Honestly I was wavering between 3 and 4 stars, but I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt since they're new and I think they'll improve with a little more time. I will definitely be back frequently for takeout and on weekdays when I'm looking for somewhere convenient to eat! read more

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Silk Thai Brings on the Heat The only way to beat the heat is to bring the heat. After a fun but tiring day at the fields where the sun rays bear down on your back, stumble into Silk Thai--a nook in the college scene at UVA. A stone's throw away from the dorms and across the street from the Crossroads apartment complex off of JPA, Silk Thai is so conveniently located that the place is filled with everyone, year long round, sporting UVA gear--sweatshirts, t-shirts, baseball caps. Amongst the bustle, you may sit down on a cute, cushioned wooden chair in the cozy waiting area to catch your breath. Soon enough, though, you'll be seated within minutes. The eclectic atmosphere is enhanced by the non-uniform coloring of the walls, a collage of hanging decorations, and an assortment of different sets of what appears to be office chairs. Despite the seemingly hodge-podge appearance, it's a local favorite for good reasons. Consistently offering a refuge from the college dining hall while providing affordable, high quality food, Silk Thai ranks as the top one Thai place to eat in the Charlottesville area. The Thai tea is lauded as a perfectly balanced refreshment. Cooling but not too diluted by the ice cubes, the drink had the stronger flavor of tea but was topped with whip cream to provide an additional sweet taste. Rather than having overly bright and borderline fluorescent hues of orange created by artificial coloring present in most Thai teas, Silk Thai offers a darker and richer beverage that is perfectly paired with the spicy kickers on their menu. Their menu has all the standard Thai dishes: Drunken Noodles, Green Curry, Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, Tom Yum Soup. But perhaps its greatest strength is the regional dishes included on the menu. Khao Soi, a northern Thai dish, offers a curry based soup with a spicy kick. A bit thick and creamy, the soup is a filling and hearty meal. The combination of chewy, wide noodles and crunchy, dry noodles offers a texture rich dish. The heavy soup is complemented by the fresh cilantro and lime. The garnishers are fresh red onions and pickled cabbage. However, they are a bit dry where the onions taste slightly withered and bitter and the pickled cabbage has little tang and juice. The abundance of onions are placed at the top, unmixed. So it is very easy to remove if you don't want them. At the price of only $12.95, the meal had a large enough portion to provide two meals where the servers are more than happy to provide a container to help pack away leftovers. Whether it be relishing comfort foods or trying new dishes to explore the Thai cuisine, I encourage you to check out Silk Thai, for it can certainly bring on the heat. read more

This place closed. It is very unfortunate. Love the restaurant otherwise. Come man hurry up and open.

This is BY FAR the best Thai restaurant in Charlottesville. My fiancé and I traveled to South East Asia and this took us right back. Everything was not only the delicious, the chicken was cooked to perfection! As if it fell right off the bone into my yellow curry! We found our spot, I hope it becomes yours too! read more

Amazing Thai food. Their Drunken Noodles and Red Curry are the best I've had at any Thai restaurant. The Thai Iced Coffee is also delicious. Just be careful with how hot you order your food -- they don't mess around with spice! read more

Excellent food and large portion sizes! Solid service. Slightly strange decor inside. read more

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Ordered through door dash and they gave us tofu in our summer rolls instead of shrimp. Phone number doesn't work to call and let them know the order was incorrect. read more

I am Thai and I can say that this newly opened Thai restaurant is very authentic. They have wide range of authentic Thai dishes. I really like everything which has crispy duck, especially the Silk Crispy Duck. The service is good. Overall quality is worth the price. read more

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I had to update my review to a 3 star because I recently had their Tom Kha and Tom Yum and they taste nothing like they should. They are watery and both missing an important ingredient (galangal maybe?). If you come here don't get their soup or you might be disappointed. read more

Stop by on a business day for lunch It's slow but with good wings and drunken noodles Staff is friendly and good environment read more

The food tastes really good. We particularly like the curry and pad thai. However, good luck getting them to pick up the phone for takeout. Even when they do pick up, expect the wait to be twice as long as you would expect anywhere else in Charlottesville. It is good, but the takeout service is awful. read more

Bomb Thai food. Possibly the best in cville. Great Thai iced tea. A little variable on the service (long wait during weekday lunch time, waiter forgetting some things), but the food made up for it and I think the waiter might have been new. Chicken drunken noodle is everything you want in drunken noodle - you just have to try it yourself! read more

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Was surprised to see that Thai 99 was no longer here. Wasn't too sure what to expect from here. Prices seemed reasonable and portions looked filling. When the food came out it was confirmed, the flavor may have been better than the old Thai 99 and was definitely very filling and satisfying. read more

Drunken noodles & panag curry were AMAZING. So flavorful and so much better than Tara Thai. My only complaint is that I ordered "medium spicy" and it was HOT, too hot. But that is my fault for assuming this place was going to be as bland as the previous Thai food I had in Charlottesville. Overall, very impressed and will be returning. read more

Truly amazed by this place! First impression was the ambient and overall nice interior. Second impression was how quickly our food came after we ordered. I think was within 5 min. Another impression but i find it little funny is the location of the toilet bowl in men's bathroom. Well for people like me over 6 feet tall trying to sit there can be quiet challenging. Overall love the place and will try to visit it again next time i am in Charlottesville! read more

Silk Thai Restaurant - The toilet bowl in men's restroom can be challenging to use by tall people like me 6'3. - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Wow! What an improvement! Nothing against the old Thai '99, but this was a much appreciated upgrade. The interior is freshened up - new paint, decor, tables and chairs, and refinished floors. Staff were beyond friendly, welcoming, and attentive. I would come back just for that experience alone. The food is improved as well. The Silk Calamari were freshly made, large, well coated with crispy panko, and served with a not-too-sweet dipping sauce. Drunken Noodles were spicy, very flavorful, and included a good amount of veggies. The Panang Curry with veggies was so much more than the usual bowl of sauce in which one typically must fish around for food. Instead, the plate was filled with lots of vegetables. The panang sauce was beautifully complex. We were even surprised with a complimentary tiramisu for dessert (also delicious). From service to food, this is a hit. No doubt Cville will find Silk Thai's virtues in no time. Welcome, Silk Thai! read more

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If you want friendly service and good food, look elsewhere. I've been to nearly every Thai restaurant in the Charlottesville / Waynesboro area, and while I don't like to leave negative reviews, I feel a responsibility to warn folks when something is truly dreadful. When I go to a new-to-me Thai restaurant, I order Spring / Summer rolls (whatever is fresh to them as opposed to fried), Tom Ka Ga soup and red curry. The Summer rolls were beautiful to look at. The sauce was HOT. Not spicy hot, but heated hotter than the soup. And you are supposed to put this on a fresh roll that has lettuce? The quantity of the sauce was enough for ONE of the four rolls. I asked for a box for the rest of them, which never came. The soup was dreadful. The flavor was just off; my palate is not sophisticated enough to distinguish the particular seasoning, but it was just not right. Normally Tom Ka Ga is slightly sweet, and very creamy. This was neither. There were bits of cardboard-textured planks in the soup I later determined to be the chicken. Very dry and hard - unable to bite into, let alone chew. I gave up about 1/4 of the way through the soup. And still no box. So I got up to leave, and told the person at the cash register I was just going to leave, and why. "Well you have to pay for the food" was the only response. So very disappointed. I wasn't even able to bring home my left overs so someone else could have the "experience". So, my suggestion is: if you want a mediocre at best Thai restaurant in Charlottesville, go soon. I really don't expect them to last very long. read more

Big fan of Thai '99, the old restaurant in this building, & was excited that the owner/chef gave Silk Thai his blessing as he was heading toward his retirement. The renovations are very nice & tasteful, elevating the space a good deal, but could still be considered casual for the family or elegant enough for a nice date. To the food... duck wrap appetizer was absolutely fantastic. Tom Yum soup was better than average, not quite as good as Thai '99, but their version was fit for the gods. Pad Prik Khing was ridiculously delicious & Pad See Ew was very good. I hear the chef specializes in eastern Thai food & curries, so I plan to visit very frequently and try those next! read more

Sadly, Thai 99 is no more. An apt replacement is Silk Thai. Eddie, the previous Thai 99 owner was there and introduced me and my wife to the new owner. Right away I can tell this will be a warm neighborhood staple. I got the Kao Soi Chicken, a warm curry soup with noodles, a crispy nest of fried egg noodle, chicken, and the most delicious pickled mustard greens that balanced the curry. Would recommend during this cold January. My wife got the Tom Yum noodle soup. Large portion and welcome spicy heat. They were out of a couple salads during their soft opening, however we got and order of the Larb Gai and a Duck Roll. Spoiler alert: the duck roll won this battle. We were also treated to a deconstructed banana split spread that featured vanilla ice cream and some fried banana spring rolls drizzled in chocolate and honey by the owner "because we had to wait for our food". Seriously, no wait at all!!! Very generous. Cannot wait until they been open a few months and we've had a chance to try more things. read more

Recently ordered delivery from here because we were so excited about all the great reviews! Unfortunately, we didnt find the food nearly as tasty as other reviewers and next time we'll opt for another one of Cville's thai restaurants. Spring rolls: Shrimp were tiny and uncleaned. Sauce was basically a paste. We didn't enjoy the taste. Silk Calamari: All the breading had completely come apart from the calamari. It looked like someone intentionally took a scoop of the oily breading and put it in the side of the delivery box. The pictures from the customers who dined-in looked a lot better so maybe it's just something to avoid for delivery. Vegetable Drunken Noodles: I enjoyed the drunken noodles and it had plenty of vegetables. However, the pieces of tofu were too large and no flavor. Overall: 2.5 read more