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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
29 days ago
Beautiful atmosphere great food and super friendly staff!!!!!! I'm definitely coming back soon read more
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1 year ago
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. read more
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. read more
4 months ago
5 months ago
Excellent reservations made. Love the national dish and the crab rangoons. Service and food was great. Very high class and clean. read more
2 years ago
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. read more
6 months ago
3 years ago
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. read more
10 months ago
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! read more
11 months ago
4 years ago
4 years ago
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. read more
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2 years ago
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! read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
This was a really cute spot in a great area for a date. The service was great. The food and drinks came out quickly and everything tasted great. Everyone from the host to the servers greeted us with a smile and my I will definitely be back read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
If you are in the area you must stop in for food here if you like Thai or Japanese. The waitress was attentive and right on time at every stage of the meal. We arrived right at open and were seated immediately. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. Great place for a family to visit. I ordered the pineapple duck and this was DELICIOUS!! I would absolutely go back for more and recommend you try it. It was perfectly crispy and the sauce was sweet. I just needed 1 more bite of rice to go with my last piece of duck. For dessert my friend ordered mango sticky rice and I ordered the lemon fruit sorbet. The mango was perfectly ripe as though it had just been picked. 10 stars! The lemon sorbet was extremely refreshing. My only note with it was that it was quite awkward eating out of the lemon peel because it moved with every scoop. I'd have been happier if it was straight in the glass. I do recognize it took a great level of skill to get it in there, just don't think it worked well. Taste was phenomenal though across the board. We ate every. Single. Bite! Go, feast and be merry! read more
I ordered the green curry and it is delicious! It has coconut milk which makes it creamy. It also has a good amount of protein and veggies. You don't get to pick your spice level because the soup is already spicy. It's a heat you can handle though. This place is a bit expensive but well worth it. read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
Food is AWESOME buttt while we were sitting on the patio, someone in an apartment above the patio decided to wash their balcony. It covered myself, my daughter and our food. The owner didn't didn't even care. Not ever coming back. Update: the manager definitely took care of us. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Their pineapple friend rice is amazing and flavorful. Nice place for lunch. Friendly staff and ambiance. Quick service. read more
This restaurant is amazing. You get the option of having Thai food or Japanese food. I happen to be craving both Thai and Japanese food, so knowing this place exist is great. The Thai food is on point. Got the Wild Siamese: fresh string beans, holy basil, bamboo shoots, pepper corn stir fry in red chili paste and choice of protein (beef). The staff will ask what spice level you would like it cooked, and I got it Thai hot (4 star [max spicy level]). I love spicy food and this still retains the flavor of the main dish. They were able to balance the spiciness of the dish and maintain the flavor and it was amazing. Also, the presentation of the rice they bring you for your main dish is cute. The rice comes on a separate plate shaped as a star. The Japanese dish was refreshing. Got the Chirachi: assorted fish on top of a bed of rice. These pieces of fish they cut for the bowl are thick. The fish was fresh and the rice was on point. Definitely worth the price and a great presentation. The environment is cozy and friendly. The staff was friendly and the food came out at a reasonable time. Definitely would come here again to try all the other options on the menu. read more
4 years ago
Ambiance / Atmosphere is very nice. Wait staff is very nice as well. For a busy friday night the staff was attentive and the wait for appetizers and entree was to be expected. Sushi is solid and the food was good. I recommend you go there at least once if your on the fence. read more
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6 years ago
I sat on this review for a few days because I didn't want to be overly harsh but it is what it is. First off I will state that the service was way better and professional than my first visit. The only reason why I didn't give a one star review. Also the place is spotless. So, I ordered: -miso soup, it had a weird smoky flavor, did not finish -thai beef salad, it had a good flavor but the meat was so tough plus i ordered medium rare but it came to the table well done -drum roll...lobster pad thai, YUCK, the lobster was so stinky, tough and old that i avoided it and just ate the noodles, i ate maybe 1/3 of it :( i really wanted to like it :( -the real clincher? after adding the tip to my bill i paid $42.00 for lunch! -NEVER AGAIN! read more
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