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    Thaijindesu

    4.1 (289 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Sushi Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Miso Soup
    Lena M.

    This Thai and sushi restaurant is a great spot to catch up with a friend. I'm not sure what the name of this complex in Newport News is called, but there are so many incredible local businesses nearby and a great park at its center. I decided to grab lunch here with a coworker. They were near closing so we ordered way more food than we needed in a rush. It was beyond kind that they accommodated us. We sat outside which was amazing. It was great for people watching and had a nice view of the park. Here's what we tried: Miso soup: what you'd expect, nothing to write home about, but nutritious. Panang Curry: we both really enjoyed this. Salmon & avocado roll: my favorite roll to order out, they did this well. Fresh rolls: super refreshing and a great pick for a hot summer day. Bento box with California roll, nigiri, sashimi, and roll: lots of filling food and great picks. A great dish to share. We had a great time here. If I were back in town I'd love to try more of their Thai options.

    Jessica T.

    The place itself was very pretty and classy. The area was clean and the staff were very nice. It was an upscale restaurant in a cute neighborhood. The service was at a good time and the food was pretty good for the price. It wasn't out of this world but pretty decent food. The combo I got was $19.95 for 3 rolls of your choice off of the menu. Miso soup: the broth was flavorful but the tofu definitely wasn't pressed before since it wasn't able to absorb the flavor of the soup and tasted watery Gyoza: they were standard dumplings that was crispy. The sauce was slightly sweet and salty like soy sauce but nothing outstanding. It's not something I would recommend to get. Shrimp avocado: it was okay. It tasted exactly like how it sounds and wasn't something outstanding. Salmon avocado: a solid roll! It had a good balance of ingredients Spicy tune: the first time I've seen tuna slices in this! It was pretty good but kept falling apart when I tried picking it up Next time: I'm interested in trying the tofu appetizer next time and would try a Thai duck dish.

    Michaela S.

    So, it has been quite some time since I visited Thaijindesu - and in one of those "I'm not quite sure why I haven't been back, I think I remember that being okay" kinds of ways, I suggested a colleague and I have lunch there this week to work on a project. It was *not* a great experience, which made me realize why I haven't been back - there are much better Thai and Japanese places in town, and I go to one that specializes on one when I'm in the mood for that food. To start, it took forever to get seated. We opted to sit outside, and then it took forever to get service. I ended up ordering the sushi tempura lunch, and wow. It was not very good. The rice was incredibly bland - didn't even taste like it had been seasoned with any vinegar. The tempura batter was tasteless, and the dipping sauce - yuck. Plus, it was served nearly 50 minutes after we sat down, so I was frantically trying to eat in 10 minutes and pay my bill in order to get to my next appointment. Do yourself a favor, and if you really want good Thai food or good Japanese food, go to one of the many places on the peninsula that cater to that instead. This place appears to have gone very downhill and is likely only frequented for the view of the square.

    June J.

    So it's been quite some time since I've been here. I'm not a big fan of spicy but I believe some dishes are meant to be spicy. However, I branched out and meet a friend for dinner. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed my selections, and they were NOT spicy! I had a cocktail (can't remember the name) but it tasted as good as it looked. My appetizers, shrimp tempura and shumai dumplings were also very good! I had the eel roll and it was decent. Not my favorite sushi roll (seemed like it was missing something) but it was plentiful...and not spicy despite having a little spicy mayo. 4 STARS! Glad we had a reservation because they were busy! Service was good, but a little slow because they were busy. But our waitress was very apologetic. Again, notmy favorite sushi but everything else was delish!

    Pad se eew
    Mary-Ann L.

    Have seen good reviews for Thaijindesu but have to always plan a 45 minute drive to Newport News to try it out. It was worth the drive. My grown children are in town for the holidays and they're such foodies so perfect time to go. We ordered: pad woon sen, pad see eew, grilled mackerel, green chicken curry and shared beef salad. Pad woon sen was large, enough for 2 people, heaping with egg, scallions, julienned veggies. Grilled mackerel was served with brown broth and parboiled carrots and broccolini. Green curry chicken came with enough curry broth to dunk 2 servings of steamed rice to enjoy. The pad see eew was good and well seasoned. Each entree came with either salad (greens with ginger dressing) or miso soup; and small portion of steamed rice. Would definitely come back to try other entrees. Recommend everyone to try Thaijindesu.

    Chirashi
    Nailah S.

    This is by far the best Thai and/or Japanese restaurant in Newport News. I've been here many times over the years and have never had a complaint about the food quality, the service team, or the restaurants ambiance. The food is flavorful and delicious and a good portion for the price 10/10 recommend!

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    Gerald S.

    Thaijindesu (loosely translated from Japanese as 'Thai Tenderness') is a strong Asian kitchen mixing both Thai standards and Japanese sushi for your epicurean delight. Housed on a corner of William Styron Square in Newport News, it adds international flare to this attractive neighborhood. We ordered takeout which always limits upside potential, as everything is past its prime after packaging, travel and reveal. Here, the package was tight, leading to excessive condensation of the dishes. They really need to reimagine how to preserve the essentials of their work. Aside from that and discounting for the takeout variable, we really enjoyed the meal at home. Best was the Drunken Noodles w Chicken (5 Spicy). The noods were broad, the brown sauce rich and hot and the chicken tender. Made me sweat just enough to need an extra napkin. The Pad Thai w Shrimp was very good at level 3 spice. Thinner pasta with 6 fat shrimp, peanuts and tasty profile. The Masaman Curry was less a winner. We knew it would be soup-like, but it was light on shrimp and veggies, although the flavor was about right with the coconut milk base shining through. Obviously, it would have been better to eat with the food right out of the kitchen, but we had our reasons for not doing so. Service was fine from the mama-san although we needed to think about the appropriateness of adding a tip to the transaction. With inflation already taking a bite to the expense, throwing another 10-20% on top caused us to pause, as the meal already ran to $100. Food for thought.

    Big John Roll, Rainbow Roll, Special Spicy Tuna, Special Florida Roll
    Nicole E.

    This is my favorite place to get sushi in Newport News by far! Their fish is always fresh and great quality. The only downside is the food does take a good amount of time to come out the few times I've eaten in the restaurant. It's a nicely decorated place, good for a date night or even a family dinner with the kids.

    Wan Ton Soup
    Andrea F.

    We loved this place! The staff is friendly and accommodating. The bathroom is clean, but be careful and make sure you lock the bathroom door all the way because I thought I locked it, and someone walked in on me lol. But besides that, the food was delicious and fresh and prepared quickly. I recommend the dragon sushi roll and the shrimp pad Thai. We also ordered the wanton soup (that's how it's spelled on the menu), the spicy chicken wings (were not spicy, and you only get 4, and it was not cooked all the way through-but they took it back and didn't charge us) and the pineapple fried rice. The atmosphere was excellent and we were seated quickly even though it is a Saturday night and busy. Be advised they charge extra for spicy Mayo sauce for your sushi roll. They do have soy sauce on the table. We definitely would come back again and the prices are reasonable.

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    Wasn't a huge fan of their Thai food but the sushi was good quality and very good! Fast service

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    Mixed up our appetizer. Didn't even leave it. Food ok but not great. Been there twice. Won't go back. Really bland food.

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    Good food, good fast service. Located in a strip mall, so quality was unexpectedly good.

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    The meal was delicious. The wait staff were kind, fast, and accommodating of my friend's food allergy.

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    Wonderful ambiance! Prompt service. Yummy food! The cashew chicken is the best I've ever had. Lots of veggies!

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