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    Sugar Palm

    3.8 (374 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Asian Fusion
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    SUGAR PALM ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Shani L.

    Decent Thai place in a shopping center close to me. Pad Thai, pad see ew, duck, spring rolls and mango sticky rice ($10) are my go too's. I live anything with wide rice noodles, broccoli, and egg. The beef is hit or miss. I would stick to seafood. Everything tastes fresh, flavorful and authentic. They just renovated so it feels more upscale and the services reflected this fresh new look.

    Kao Soi
    Jens J.

    We were excited to try Sugar Plam for the first time. And our first experience did not disappoint! I like their signature dish, the Kao Soi Kai. This is a red curry paste containing pieces of chicken dark meat on the bone plus egg noodles. Also tucked in the bowl to the side of the paste is a mesh of fried egg noodles. Accompanying the Kao Soi is a little ceramic tray topped with sliced shallot, mustard greens and ground chile,. I do wish that the curry paste wasn't so thick. The Drunken Noodles with seafood is very good. Service is warm and friendly, with hearty good-byes from the staff. Unfortunately, the rest of the service has not been tip-top on our last two visits. Today our server was distracted by a toddler in her care and never checked on us after she delivered our orders. We never saw her again until she, and this is a big no-no for me, brought us the check before asking if we wanted anything else. We actually did want to try the Mango Sticky Rice and the Thai iced Coffee, but oh well. I'm hesitant to mention this final point, but the men's room was dirty with toilet paper strewn all over the floor. It was obvious it had been some time since it had last been cleaned. But having said that, we would like to give Sugar Palm another chance because our first visit here was truly stellar.

    Crying tiger
    Kevin J.

    My first time at Sugar Plam. All new renovations. Amazing authentic thai foods and the best service.

    Spring Roll
    Christine H.

    I was in the area and was looking for a place to sit down and have a quick dinner. I decided I wanted some Thai food and found Sugar Palm. The restaurant was quite empty except for one or two tables that were occupied. It didn't give me a great feeling, but it was a week night so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Service was quick and they came to take my order soon after I was seated. I ordered the kao soi from their menu which I enjoyed along with the spring roll that they brought out. Overall, the food was tasty.

    The "non-crab rangoons" fan type things!  ;)
    Maggie S.

    I so wanted to give this place more stars because I know it's an uphill battle after the pandemic...but I ordered for the first time there hoping it would be my new GO TO for Thai food in my new neighborhood. The food is good; not amazing but good. 1. The crab rangoons. I usually only indulge in this appetizer like once a year and I did today...so excited to have these and was very disappointed. I think they put ONE TEASPOON of the cream cheese/crab mix in each little fan thing. These are not crab rangoons. 2. The pad Thai was a large portion. Nice! But honestly I was hoping for a lunch sized portion/prices. They don't have lunch specials/sizes/prices currently! They may need to change this up as their competition in Shirlington T.H.A.I. Has excellent lunch specials ... SUGAR PLUM just needs a little tweaking!! And I will keep going for sure. Sorry for this not as stellar review today.

    Seafood combo pad thai
    Jess L.

    First time visiting since the new management took over, and I was thoroughly impressed! The service was incredibly accommodating, and the ambiance felt both welcoming and upscale--like dining in a high-end restaurant. The food was served in generous portions and was absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be coming back!

    N2. Drunken Noodle
    Terry P.

    The decor is bright with a modern feel. The server was very y prompt and polite. I had the steamed dumplings and drunken noodle. All very tasty. The drunken noodle was spicy but did not overpower the other flavors in the bowl. I will definitely be back

    chicken satay
    Kyn H.

    so yummmmmmmmmmmmy! we had the sweetest waitress ever, and loved the mango sticky rice, the summer rolls, and the chicken satay 10/10

    I went to have dinner with my family yesterday. My family loves it!! This is my third time here, but this time the restaurant looks so different more modern, renovated by new owner. The food tastes so amazing with different menus. The servers are very nice with amazing service. I will bring my girlfriend to eat with me soon.

    C1. Red Curry with chicken
    Brandon H.

    Me and my girlfriend came here after a long day of moving furniture into my new apartment across the street. This place was unassuming and had that atmosphere/feeling any other thai restaurant you've been to has. The fried shrimp spring rolls were so delicious we wanted more! The service was great and our drinks never were empty. Great place 5/5.

    Sticky Rice with Mango
    Lee R.

    I ordered the X2 Salmon Panang Curry and wow, I am impressed! The grilled flavor, cooked to perfection, the sauce and the vegetables is a chef's kiss. My daughter ordered the Grilled Pork Chops with dipping sauce and Rice. The grilled flavor was really there and the meat is so tender. Ended our dinner with Mango Sticky Rice dessert. I think I found a new favorite cute little Thai restaurant. The service is excellent too.

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    Excellent food service and price. Our favorite got too for Thai. Try it out you will not be disappointed. Highly recommend.

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    New owners !! The food is great and the service only better ! New decor and seating...better set up and the new seating looks great !

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