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    Thaijindesu

    4.1 (292 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Sushi Bars
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Rainbow roll and Spicy Tuna Roll and Salmon Roll
    Grace K.

    4.25 Papaya salad was good. The sushi was fine but thought it was a little heavy on the rice and felt a little light on the salmon. The appetizer platter was tasty. Overall felt like a pretty good sushi spot and would return if in the area. Parking is easy and the ambiance was just okay nothing super nice but good.

    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.

    Excellent reservations made. Love the national dish and the crab rangoons. Service and food was great. Very high class and clean.

    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.

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    food is great. takes a while to get seated and service is sometimes slow. portions are good.

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

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    Sophia and I had dinner here on Wednesday at this little spot in our neck of the woods. This visit…read morewas actually our 2nd one here with the first happening many years ago when it was Kappo Nara Ramen before this business opened up in 2023. Let's see how things turned out. We met up with a friend of mine again for dinner and were greeted by staff while seated. Inside, they have artwork dedicated to anime. They also had anime playing on the TV and K-Pop playing on the speakers. The decor is spotless and will have fans feel right at home. For the food, here's the following: -Age Tofu. This appetizer was delicious. Cooked perfectly and the sauce really helped with each bite. We've had this at other establishments so it just as good. -Sweet Heart Roll. This main dish really delivered. It's been a minute since I ate sushi and I was very pleased with this one. The raw spicy salmon and tuna along with crab were enough protein to go with avocado and crunch wrapped with soy paper. The presentation alone was perfect. Great with every bite. A great decision to dine here for all of us. You know this will not be the last time we stop by. Till next time :)

    We tried several things at Nori Nori--spicy miso ramen, vegetarian ramen, pork katsu ramen, and a…read morespicy tuna roll. The spicy miso was probably the winner among the ramen bowls, with the most developed flavor. The vegetarian ramen was a little mild for us, although some chili oil helped. The pork katsu itself was excellent--crispy and flavorful and served on the side--but the ramen broth also could have used a little more depth. The surprise winner was the spicy tuna roll. I really liked it and would absolutely come back to try more of their sushi. Service was really good. One warning: bring a jacket! It was absolutely freezing inside on a hot summer evening. Our server even mentioned that she had turned the air down, but it stayed cold. Overall, some hits and misses with the ramen, but good service, excellent katsu, and sushi good enough that I'd definitely return to explore more of that side of the menu.

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    Asian Grill is one place that Sophia and I order takeout from on a constant basis. During the…read morepandemic, they converted from a restaurant to strictly takeout which has served them very well. Recently, I have tried several dishes for the first time. Keep in mind, we've been going here for many years. It's never too late to try new things. Let's see how the recent visits turned out. As usual, we placed our orders online with no problems at all. For my most recent selections, I picked two combination plates (Mongolian Beef and Beef Szechuan Style). The staff already knew which orders I picked up when I entered inside. It's really cool when folks already know you given the many times you stop in. Definitely a great feeling when you get friendly vibes. As far as both orders go, they were good. They do overload a bit with veggies, but I can't really complain. Both were spicy but nothing that was overpowering. And they had enough fried rice in both plates. The egg rolls could be a little better but nonetheless I was satisfied with what I chose. Asian Grill will continue to be a go-to for online pickups. Till next time :)

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    Was in the area getting some shopping done and I love Thai so I wanted to try Thai Papaya, while…read moreit's small on the inside and I ordered to go they were incredibly quick and the food was great so I will definitely be back

    You know, I have been to this eatery many times before, and didn't realize until today that it…read morefeels like coming home to visit your parents...and you can't wait to enjoy all your favorite meals with them! There's nothing like Thai Papaya, and now I have figured it out....its like my Thai home really! Whenever I wanna just sit back, relax, and enjoy the BEST Thai food ever, I "just" stop on by "Thai Papaya"! The only problem is, it's "just"over an hour away from our home in NC! From the moment we walked in (I had 3 sons and 1 daughter with me this time), we felt welcome and made to feel right at home! The owners are truly fabulous, and so friendly as well! I was able to meet their son this time, and it's just so great to see a family working together as one happy team! The eatery is clean, inviting, and everything you could want from a great Thai place. Don't be thrown off by the strip mall attire, the interior is much larger than it appears, and I promise you won't leave disappointed! Every bite of every meal we ordered was such a beautiful balance of flavors inside my mouth, and can't wait to back to come back....I miss you already Thai Papaya!!!!

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