Surry Diner

10/10 one of our favorite spots in Mount Airy! Curry is always on point, basil spring rolls pair so…read morewell with peanut sauce, and the chicken satay never disappoints. Very busy little spot, catering to many takeout orders but this didn't take a toll on our excellent service!

I gave them one more try today! The waitress checked on everybody but me! No refill when my glass…read morewas empty. An up charge for a salad that I wasn't told about! Last time dining there!!

Spacious cafe seating

Coconut soup with added "medium spice" which looks like spicy sesame oil on the top

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Prime Thai

4.3(82 reviews)

10.5 mi

This place is delicious. You clearly get high quality ingredients and everything is cooked and…read moreseasoned greatly. Highly recommend!

The food here is really good, fresh, and fairly priced. The servers are very friendly. If you go at…read morea peek dinner time, expect there to be a wait!

Pad Thai

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Basil fried rice (without basil)

Saigon Restaurant

4.6(43 reviews)

11.8 mi

This little restaurant is a shocker. The restaurant was exceptionally clean and the food was…read moreexcellent. We had General Chicken and Sweet and Sour Chicken. Best we've had in the area. Definitely a plus to the local dining options. The owner, chef, and waiter was very friendly. You won't be disappointed if you go.

So very good!! Please be patient as it's a one man show, but the food is definitely worth the wait…read more I ordered the Pho Ga with a vegetable roll and fried crispy noodles. Everything is clearly homemade, very fresh and clean tasting. I can't wait to go back and try more dishes.

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Curry chicken

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GX Asian Market

4.5(11 reviews)

19.9 mi

Best Vietnamese food I have had in Virginia. Their cold spring rolls are as good as any I have ever…read morehad and other dishes have always been good too. I don't each much meat so I can't really comment on them, but the food I have had with tofu has been very good. The owner and staff are very nice and will take good care of you. If you have any issues let them know. They deserve constructive feedback if you have any. Many business owners are not aware of review sites like this or don't have the time to keep checking them. The location is odd and I think they deserve better. It's located on a side street near the center of town, but you have to go down a flight of stairs to the basement and so there is no natural light. I would like to see them be set up and I nice bright place with lots of windows. Perhaps near the creek that runs through town, or up on a hill side with a nice view. That may require they increase their prices, but the food and the location would be worth it.

Had the pork noodles and the shrimp with noodles. We both really enjoyed our food! The waitress…read morewas very nice too!

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O's Thai Express

5.0(28 reviews)

39.3 mi

I never would have expected to eat some of the best, most authentic Thai food I've ever had in…read moreJefferson! O's Thai is a super hole-in-the-wall spot. The menu changes weekly, and you can see the most up-to-date menu on their FaceBook page. I got the Khao Soi, which was a very creamy, curry noodle soup. I loved the tender chicken, richness of the soup, texture of the egg noodles, and tartness from the pickled veggies. To drink, I got the Rose Thai Tea with boba; I usually love rose flavor but this had bit too much for me so I wish it was more milky to balance. Ambiance is nice, there's only outdoor seating. Service was so friendly, it made a great impression. Parking is free in downtown Jefferson. 9/10 would recommend!

Oh my goodness. Talk about fresh Thai food. This is some of the best Thai I have had…read more She travels two hours to Greensboro to get her authentic spice ingredients and it to DIE for. Absolutely stop here to have some lunch. Plus O (that is her name) is super sweet. Incredible food.

O's Thai express winter 2024-2025 hours

Gluten free purple sweet potato cake

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Tom kha soup

Thai This Express

4.9(103 reviews)

52.4 mi

This was my first time there and here's what I have to say:…read moreThe staff was so nice and told me to look for specials on certain days and were extremely glad when I said it was my first time going lol I ordered the Pork Rice Bowl, veggie roll, and a large Thai tea and lemme tell you the spread was amazing the pork was so easy to pull apart and had a great flavor and a good amount of spice. I didn't stay to enjoy the restaurant itself but maybe next time I can hopefully eat in and enjoy the vibes!

What a surprise to get great Thai food at a gas station in Radford. Thai this is excellent and if…read moreyou are hesitant about Thai food there are some more familiar options like spring rolls, cashew chicken or fried rice.

Inside of the restaurant

Basil chicken

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Thong Summit Thai & Sushi

4.3(57 reviews)

39.2 mi

Amazing place! Food is very well prepared & definitely delicious! Better than restaurants I've…read moretried in big cities; definitely a great addition to the cuisine choices in West Jefferson. Waitstaff is polite & helpful if you are unsure what to order. Outside seating to take your time enjoying really good Thai food

Wonderful will be the word. I went there with my family visiting for Christmas, the ambience brings…read morethe Thai vibe. Our waitress was funny. She was amazing and she made us the recommendations about the food we ordered two different beers (Thailand) just for the experience. Can't tell about the difference with another beer but was good. There's sushi, rolls, ramen, miso soup. Also cheers with hot sake. 100% recommend, we ordered rice and pad Thai noodle with crispy chicken in tamarind sauce. Delicious. Love that the menu has jalapeño next to the description of every dish so you can pick one mild or moderate or none. Funny story: my boyfriend asked if he can get more spicy ; our Waitress said hot Thai level will make him cry hahah so he kept his mild/moderate spicy dish, but he said wasn't mild at all. Hahah Good advice. We had an amazing time!! See you next time!

Angry tuna roll

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Yellow curry

Koong Thai

4.5(47 reviews)

40.7 mi

We always enjoy the spring rolls and every entree we have tried. Service is attentive and quick…read more The decor is fine and the quiet music and videos of Thailand in the background is a nice touch.

I would try again bc I have heard good things so maybe it was just what I ordered. The spicy…read morechicken and noodle soup. The broth was good but the chicken was very rubbery. I got it to go. Maybe it's better if I dine inside? I'll try some of the other dishes

Cheese rolls

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Tea iced

Amazing Thailand

4.7(169 reviews)

25.4 mi

Date night in King brought us here! I am so glad we finally tried this restaurant! It is…read moreconveniently located right off the freeway so stop if you are passing through! The room is nice and open, but not loud for the number of guests eating. Our waitress, Elizabeth, was kind and very attentive! For an appetizer, we ordered Crab Rangoon & Pot Stickers. Both arrived very HOT! Which was very nice! The crab was creamy because it was hot, but held together with just the right amount of crab meat. The Sweet Soy Sauce that comes with the Pot stickers is thick and full of flavor! It is their recipe! I brought a small dish of their Sweet Soy to put over some chicken breasts I have at home! For our main meal, I ordered the Thai Red Curry with chicken. It was just the right amount sauce and spice! And, the bowl was big enough that you could add your rice and stir it around. He ordered the Crispy Scallion chicken. He loved the sauce. He said the chicken was tender and juicy! We are already looking forward to our next visit! Most Sincerely, Dayla

Had a nice lunch here recently while in town. We stopped in for a late afteenoon meal and was…read moregreeted walking in. A traditional Thai interior dining room, the restaurant is in a strip shoppibg center but don't let that fool you, the food is excellent here. After giving the concise menu a peruse, I opted for the number 29. Pho Noodle Soup with chicken. This is a large bowl of rice noodles, with tender chicken chunks, bean sprouts, fresh basil, cilantro and jalapeno slices, served with lime wedges. A hearty filling meal, it requires both chop sticks and a spoon. This is a solid choice for really good Thai food, and worth the effort to find them. 4.5 Stars - rounded up for the excellent Pho 01243

Pad Thai chicken

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Thai House Bistro

4.5(97 reviews)

49.5 mi

Definitely a fan of their TomKa and red curry. Was…read moredisappointed with the pho. Service is always good.

Friendly employees. Cozy atmosphere. Fantastic yellow curry. So good! One of my favorite places…read more Check it out.

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Tina E.

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8 years ago

Okay food, nothing special. Clean and good prices but you have to worry about one waitress in particular to take off with any man, married or not!!! (Or leave her number on his check, it happened to me me and I'm married and have 3 Kids with this man) and believe me she's had a boob job and tummy tuck just to make sure she gets that attention and tips. (Hope I catch her out back one day :D) read more

Aaron S.

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5

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10 years ago

Good price clean and food is delicious. The staff was nice not much more to say after that!

Mike B.

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3 years ago

i had the Thursday flounder special and it was delicious.

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