Since August or so, my spouse and I (and sometimes our pup when the weather is nice enough to sit on the patio) have been regulars at Thanida. We love everything about this place--excellent cuisine and flavors, friendly and efficient staff, and a cozy atmosphere. We have sat at pretty much every table, the patio, and the bar, and there's not a bad seat in the house. They also have excellent happy hour specials that include not only food but also drinks. We usually start with appetizers including crab Rangoon, garden rolls, calamari, or chicken satay. For mains, we explore the menu, but our favorites (so far) have been the gra prao moo grob (crispy pork belly), drunken noodle, and panang curry. They even have a special "Thai Street Food" menu with some unique options. If you're hosting an event, Thanida can accommodate large parties on the far side of the restaurant. They also do take out. If you're craving Thai in a cozy environment, this is the spot. read more

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We popped in here (a small walk from the metro), after visiting the national cemetery. It is a beautiful place with jeweled tones and coziness. We were greeted by the owner team, and had a conversation with the owner after our meal. Super sweet people. We ordered an appetizer (duck spring roll). I never had duck and usually I'm a creature of habit so this was new for me. I forgot what my boyfriend ordered but it was really good too! I had my pad Thai with peanut sauce on the side and a Thai iced tea, like I said, creature of habit. Our dishes were well portioned and I was full quickly that I was able to get a second meal out of my pad Thai the next day. Would absolutely go back. read more

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The service here was pretty good. The food was a little underwhelming. I got the crab rangoons. The filling was frozen when it was first served to me. The soft shell crab wasn't that great. If I go here again I'll stick or something normal like curry or a sautéed dish. Ambiance was great and the people were nice. And it was in a good location. read more

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So, we went back a third time to order what was a delicious pad prik king with stir fried tofu. Well, it came out a disaster. Tiny pieces of what look liked leftover bits of tofu. We mentioned it to the manager who we got to know personally on our prior visits. Rather than fixing the problem, she got angry. Imagine treating new regulars like that and never seeing them (or their money) again. With so many great Thai options in the nearby area, we won't be coming back. Sad. read more

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Stopped by Thanida while in the area because I was starving and their chicken fried rice came highly recommended. I took the recommendation and was glad I did -- it was indeed excellent! So tasty and unlike a lot of subpar fried rice, perfectly done and not too dry. Good amount of egg and chicken too. The restaurant was entirely empty when I arrived (around noon on a weekday), which surprised me since it's a nice spot with decent prices and good food from what I could tell -- but perhaps just a slow day. A few parties did arrive a bit afterwards. I'm pretty positive I'll be back quite soon, the next time a craving hits! read more

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Overall, this restaurant was decent. Nothing too special. Everything was decently priced, the environment was pretty cool, and the above average. I would return again, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return again. read more

Ordered the pad see ew and it was great! Portion size was alright but the service was great even though i got my order to go. Definitely in my top 5 for pad see ew read more

Thanida Thai Restaurant And Bar - Pad See-Ew - Thai Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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We've tried just about every Thai restaurant in the area, and this one is hands down the best. The flavors are always fresh, balanced, and authentic, and you can really taste the care that goes into every dish. The atmosphere inside is warm and welcoming, and the service is consistently friendly and attentive, which makes every visit a great experience. My go-to dishes are the Tom Kha soup and the Panang Curry, and they're absolutely unbeatable here. The Tom Kha has the perfect balance of creamy coconut, tangy lime, and fresh herbs, while the Panang Curry is rich, flavorful, and comforting every single time. My only comment is that it comes fairly spicy, so if you can't take the heat, make sure you tell them to make it extra mild. This place has truly set the bar for Thai food in the area, I couldn't recommend it more! read more

I went to Thanida with a friend on a Saturday night. This was a couple of months ago and no reservation was needed. It's a quaint restaurant located near Old Town. There's street parking but available but it did take a moment to find a spot. Onto the food! It was so good. Genuinely it may be some of the best Thai food I've had in the area. I had Pad See-Ew, and it was delectable. I also had a Lycheetini which was pretty strong. Our server was pretty attentive which made the experience even better. I definitely recommend visiting and can't wait to go again! read more

Thanida Thai Restaurant And Bar - Pad See-Ew - Thai Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Solid Thai spot... not sure I've had anything that is extremely standout for me, but all was good. Priced as expected these days. The happy hour appetizers were... I think $7 or $9 and they extended it until 9 pm when we went during the week. I enjoyed the papaya salad, but maybe next time I'd ask for a little more heat. The curry puffs were good... but those are always hard to mess up. lol Vegetable spring rolls were normal. I had the khao soi which I've never had before, but trying now so I can compare when I go to Thailand next month! It's not my usual flavor that I like for soups, but I thought it was pretty good. I enjoyed my leftovers the next day. My partner had a ginger chicken dish - was solid. I got my daughter takeout... drunken noodle and she said really liked it from here. Very friendly service -- nice ambience and seemed easy parking... garage was free and a block away. read more

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Still looking for the best Pad See-Ew of the DMV area, and this one is a good contender! Soft, cooked to a crisp state, well seasoned, very good Pad See-Ew. Service is friendly, in a nice environment. I would return. read more

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Everything tastes amazing like in Thailand! We will be back. Moo Ping is our top choice following with Kra Paw Moo Grob. My daughter love the Thai Tea. read more

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This place is simply amazing! First of all, they really know how to make a cocktail. The crab rangoon and pad see-ew were incredible. Service was outstanding too. They made us feel right at home the minute we walked in. The owner stopped by a few times to check on us, and of course everything was amazing with our dining experience. read more

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BEST Thai food i've had in the area. They relocated to a new spot in Alexandria. Dining room has full floor to ceiling windows, comfy seats, and lots of space! Great for date night, family dinner, and large parties! There was also a lot of take out! Service was quick and friendly. Pork belly was crispy and not greasy. Coconut ice cream was fresh. Fried rice is so flavorful. After dining in I went back for take out a week later and everyone was raving about it! read more

Thanida Thai Restaurant And Bar - Pork belly - Thai Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Stopped by for dinner today, while it was freezing outside. I think the place is new, but the decor was very nice and inviting. Clean bathrooms and perfect lighting. Seating is comfortable. Service was great too - our servers were attentive and very sweet. We shared the tom yum soup with chicken and while the primary flavor was tangy, it was very good, just a bit one note. Ragz totally loved it. I had the drunken noodles - nicely made and not spicy. I could taste the wok sear on my chicken, which I appreciated. The dish was cooked well with good proportions of meat to noodles to veggies. Ragz got the Pad Pra Grao ( chicken in garlic sauce) and really enjoyed it too. Well cooked, great proportions etc. Overall enjoyable food and also reasonable. I'd be happy to come back. read more

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There are drunken noodles and there are Drunken Noodles, you'll know the difference when you eat at Thanida. My first thought on walking in the door was on how well lit the whole eating area was. Natural light coming in through big windows that highlighted the lovely art and made it very easy to see every wonderful bite. Our service was perfect. Timely, polite, had a couple of jokes, and always there to refill our water. I polished my plate faster than I've eaten any meal in weeks, there was a nice bit of heat to the noodles that integrated perfectly with the rest of the flavors. What a comfortable and enjoyable experience. read more

Thanida Thai Restaurant And Bar - Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Stopped by for a quick late lunch before football. The atmosphere was nice with pleasant background music and a full bar. Our server was very courteous, adding to the overall experience. Thanida soon have their grand opening, so we were excited to sample their food. The iced tea was excellent, and we tried the dumplings and Tom Yum soup--both were amazing. For the entrée, we had the vegetable drunken noodles. The spice level was perfect, and we absolutely loved the dish. We'll definitely be back to try the whole fish! read more

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This is the best Thai spot in Alexandria. I live in Fairfax now and will drive the hour (in traffic) to eat their food! I do miss the Thai sticky chicken they used to serve though read more

The Panang curry was well spiced and delicious. Mango sticky rice perfect. The maraschino cherry was unnecessary. Perfect quiet spot to get lunch and chat with friends. Only negative was finding parking. read more

Came here on a whim by destination and restaurant. First time in the city and restaurant. I love love the Hainanese chicken rice. It's simple but executed very well. Art in real form and in every sense of the word, delicious. Whatever was in that sauce, few words needed. Pure satisfactions. Ima need that. The rice was flavorful and to my surprise, even the chicken was deboned too! I was not expecting that given my experience of this type of chicken dish having meat on the bone. Customer service was top notch and sincere. Decor was tasteful and elegant. Consider me a fan. Thank you for this amazing meal. read more

Thanida Thai Restaurant And Bar - Khao Man Gai (Hainan chicken rice) I still think about this dish often - Thai Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Moved into a rental and fortunately this place is right across the street. The food is delicious and the service is great. Very fresh ingredients! Have not yet tried the happy hour, but it looks good. read more

Amazing service, delicious food (the food portion for the pork belly is a bit small for the price but nonetheless very delicious). The green curry rice was pretty good too, papaya salad was ok, I was expecting one of those that you see in tik tok. Will return next time I visit Alexandria, Va. read more

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LOVE the Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice The neighborhood loves this restaurant (we overhear people all the time talking about how happy they are that it moved from Montgomery to the Fayette location) read more

Thanida has some of the best Thai food in Alexandria. It's a place where you can try something new on the menu and you won't regret it. The staff is very friendly and they will service your order anyway you tweak it. I haven't dined in yet, but I will return one day for a happy hour. read more

Best Thai Happy Hour in the City of Alexandria. Service is good, food is FRESH, and it always tastes good!

food here is amazing. had their khao soi and calamari. very flavorful and service is nice :)

It was my first time visiting Thanida Thai and it was a great experience. The food was flavorful and the staff was pleasant and accommodating! The place is spacious and was quite clean! read more

It's back! This Thai place used to be at the Montgomery Center in old town. It closed to relocate to more of Potomac yard/ north Del Rey near Braddock Metro. They are currently in their soft opening this week with a grand opening set for Oct 1st. If you can make it Oct 1, do it. It is the exact same. My previous review said it's the best Thai in the area. That stands to the test in the new place. Given this place was closed during renovation and relocation. It is amazing that this family owned business is back and gearing up for customers. It is upscale now. Amazing food and service. 6 stars if I could. Parking is a bit rough. There is a parking area south and across from the extra storage place. Worth the trip in every way. If epic and effort had a taste, this is it for Thai food. read more

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Must try !!!!!! Thai street food dish Awesome dish !!!!!!! Nice decorations Friendly service read more

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A friend and I wanted to eat near old town on rainy Thursday. We came across Thanida which had a cute patio outdoor seating which I may have taken advantage of had it not been so rainy. It was happy hour, and I enjoyed their options of apps and drinks on the happy hour menu. We started w chicken wings and crab rangoons. I don't like crab rangoons so I won't comment on them, they tasted like they should. The wings were not very good. I expect crispy wings and these were very soggy, and maybe lightly dusted w flour for some crunch but the actual skin was soggy and chewy. Next, my friend's pad Thai looked good but it was made with very thin rice noodles which wouldn't have been my preference.. I like a thicler flat rice noodle. I got the Tom yum soup, which I took a chance on cause I had never had it. It was okay, chicken sausage was a bit dry but otherwise it was warming for a cold rainy day and what I needed. If I'm ever near again I'd come back and try some different menu items. read more

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We ordered our food to go - picked up 15 late & food was still piping hot! Customer service, perfect! Crab Rangoon's are the best I've ever had might I say, and their spicy level held up to their word. I can appreciate "spicy" actually being spicy nowadays! Everything was amazing! My girlfriend and I will be coming back here to cure our Thai cravings!! (No pic, food was too good) read more

Really good food in a low key setting. Very fresh ingredients, good portions, great service, and delicious food.

The food is amazing, and the staff is helpful and efficient. The new location on Fayette Street is open and airy. High quality product!

Got the Pad Gra Pro with chicken, spicy which was full of flavor, good quality meat, great spice level, and had plenty of chicken. Also got the Pad Thai with chicken, decent size as well, flavorful, fresh, and was ready in 15 minutes. Will be returning for sure! read more

Thanida Thai Restaurant And Bar - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Great spot! Some of the best Thai food in the area- pad Thai was mediocre, but pad see ew and the specialty fish were amazing.

We stumbled upon this place on the way home and walked in to place a take out order. The place was exquisitely decorated , but the customer service was above and beyond. Everyone we interacted with was gracious and kind. We placed an order for the Thai chicken wings, as we once ordered them at a long closed place and still search for the perfect Thai wings everywhere we go. They offered us water and a place to sit while we waited for our order. We got our wings and finished our walk home. They were perfect! Crispy with the right amount of sauce on them. Tangy with a tiny bit of heat- the kind that lingers on your lips, but doesn't make them burn. The skin shattered when you bite into them. They are on the happy hour menu so we will be sure to eat in when we return. Which we will. Often. read more

Thanida Thai Restaurant And Bar - Missing in photo is 2 wings I inhaled - Thai Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

An American success story! So a couple of decades ago,my wife and I met Yui and Num, working as servers at a Thai favorite, Thai Royal. Fast forward, over time they opened a Thai restaurant on Royal Street. It was a hit! Hundreds of clients loved it and Thanida (the name of the restaurant) built a giant community of folks who made their restaurant their place their go-to for delicious, nutritious, and high quality Thai food. Always warm, welcoming, and delicious! While the couple built their business, Yui went to college and became a pediatric intensive care nurse. And kept the books on the restaurant. And raised three beautiful, charming, and smart children! An amazing family! And now they have opened a luxurious new restaurant on N. Fayette St. Thanida Thai Restaurant and Bar. A gorgeous venue, with space for functions and celebrations, is an amazing place. The cuislne is absolutely lovely, the staff warm and welcoming, and the restaurant is lovely and high-end. While the old Thanida Thai was super, this new place is an order of magnitude more luxurious while remembering the roots of their well loved meals. We wish them the very best continued success and offer you the chance to join their circle of friends and clients! Mike & Kristi read more

Be careful ordering from a delivery service from this restaurant If your order is incomplete, they will blame you and not offer a solution. read more

We were invited by our coworker to come and he did not lie about this place. We walked in and seated at the bar, Apple the bartender, greeted us and provide the happy hour and regular menu. We order a Chardonnay and Lychee drink. For food, we order the Thai wings, won ton soup and pad see ew. Food was very fresh and seasoned to perfection. Apple was great and because of her customer service, we will be back read more

Lovely lunch was perfect as I was interning across the street. Got the Gai Bod entree and it was absolutely delicious. Can't wait to try their other menu items. read more