I’ve had Pad Thai from so many places, but I can honestly say — this one is outstanding! 🍜✨ The flavor is incredible, the portion is just right, and even the stir-fried vegetables are delicious. 😋 It’s definitely worth trying! Friday nights get busy, but the atmosphere is amazing — there’s even live jazz music. 🎷💛 Absolutely loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Srinivasan Ramachandran
All the items we ordered were excellent, with the right amount of spice level as requested. Service was amazing. I would certainly go back when I am in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Siete
Monday lunch, 90s pop playlist in the background. Summer rolls were crisp and well complemented with the sauce. Main course sautéed eggplant with chicken was delicious. Staff is a bit shy but attentive on demand. A nice lunch experience overall. Tip is included with the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jay Jay
This was my first time visiting this restaurant after hearing so many great things from a friend who praised their food. Unfortunately, my experience was the complete opposite of what I expected.
When my friend and I arrived, the staff’s attitude immediately set the wrong tone. The restaurant closes at 3 p.m. and reopens at 4, so we waited patiently — only to be greeted with rude stares, unwelcoming energy, and dismissive service from the three servers on duty. The woman who unlocked the door didn’t even hold it open for us, which was my first red flag.
Throughout our visit, we were ignored and treated as if we didn’t belong there. The final straw was when our waiter slammed the check clipboard on the table, as if assuming we wouldn’t tip — despite the poor service and disrespect we’d already experienced. Why would you expect a tip for poor service anyway? You deserved that $1.47 tip for the terrible treatment and behavior you displayed.
The food wasn’t impressive either, but the service alone made it impossible to enjoy the meal. I will not be visiting this place ever again.
SHAME ON YOU. At this point, you might as well put a sign on the door that says, “No colors allowed,” because that’s exactly how we were made to feel.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jai Marie
rarely ever leave reviews, but my experience at Sala Thai Bethesda was so awful that I couldn’t stay silent. My friend and I came here for dinner, expecting a peaceful night and good food — instead, we were met with pure rudeness and complete lack of respect.
From the start, the servers barely acknowledged us. No greeting, no warmth — just cold energy that made us feel like we didn’t belong there. I paid for our meal in cash instead of my card like I normally do, and it’s as if that automatically made them assume I wouldn’t tip. Without even giving me the courtesy or time to finish my payment, the waiter slammed my change down on the table and demanded that I leave a higher tip. The audacity was unbelievable.
When I tried to ask what the issue was, I was ignored completely. The server, Lan, even sucked her teeth and walked away like I wasn’t worth a response. I was embarrassed — not because of the money, but because of the way I was treated in front of my guest. I brought my friend there for the first time, and it turned into one of the most uncomfortable dining experiences I’ve ever had.
What should have been a nice evening turned into a moment of humiliation and disgust. No customer deserves to be treated that way — especially when they’ve done nothing but show up respectfully and pay for their meal.
Sala Thai Bethesda needs to do better. Customer service is about respect, not assumptions
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
edith wright
The flavors are extraordinary. Came for the music stayed for the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margaret Harvin
Found this little gem through a family friend and fell in love with the food and environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lanna Woods
Stellar food and service- thank you for a wonderful time and experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
vicki wood
The food here is delicious- the live music is amazing come out on Friday nights to here the live jazz.
I always go on Friday nights for the good food and live jazz music! The curry is delicious.
MUHAMAD SYAHRUL NIZAM BIN ISMAIL (MOHE)
The food here is absolutely incredible—it's clear it's made with love, and it truly tastes like a mother's home cooking. The live performance just makes the wonderful experience even better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yasmin Abdullah
great food, great ambiance, they have live jazz music on Friday
I’ve had Pad Thai from so many places, but I can honestly say — this one is outstanding! 🍜✨
The flavor is incredible, the portion is just right, and even the stir-fried vegetables are delicious. 😋
It’s definitely worth trying!
Friday nights get busy, but the atmosphere is amazing — there’s even live jazz music. 🎷💛
Absolutely loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All the items we ordered were excellent, with the right amount of spice level as requested. Service was amazing. I would certainly go back when I am in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monday lunch, 90s pop playlist in the background. Summer rolls were crisp and well complemented with the sauce. Main course sautéed eggplant with chicken was delicious. Staff is a bit shy but attentive on demand. A nice lunch experience overall. Tip is included with the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This was my first time visiting this restaurant after hearing so many great things from a friend who praised their food. Unfortunately, my experience was the complete opposite of what I expected.
When my friend and I arrived, the staff’s attitude immediately set the wrong tone. The restaurant closes at 3 p.m. and reopens at 4, so we waited patiently — only to be greeted with rude stares, unwelcoming energy, and dismissive service from the three servers on duty. The woman who unlocked the door didn’t even hold it open for us, which was my first red flag.
Throughout our visit, we were ignored and treated as if we didn’t belong there. The final straw was when our waiter slammed the check clipboard on the table, as if assuming we wouldn’t tip — despite the poor service and disrespect we’d already experienced. Why would you expect a tip for poor service anyway? You deserved that $1.47 tip for the terrible treatment and behavior you displayed.
The food wasn’t impressive either, but the service alone made it impossible to enjoy the meal. I will not be visiting this place ever again.
SHAME ON YOU. At this point, you might as well put a sign on the door that says, “No colors allowed,” because that’s exactly how we were made to feel.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
rarely ever leave reviews, but my experience at Sala Thai Bethesda was so awful that I couldn’t stay silent. My friend and I came here for dinner, expecting a peaceful night and good food — instead, we were met with pure rudeness and complete lack of respect.
From the start, the servers barely acknowledged us. No greeting, no warmth — just cold energy that made us feel like we didn’t belong there. I paid for our meal in cash instead of my card like I normally do, and it’s as if that automatically made them assume I wouldn’t tip. Without even giving me the courtesy or time to finish my payment, the waiter slammed my change down on the table and demanded that I leave a higher tip. The audacity was unbelievable.
When I tried to ask what the issue was, I was ignored completely. The server, Lan, even sucked her teeth and walked away like I wasn’t worth a response. I was embarrassed — not because of the money, but because of the way I was treated in front of my guest. I brought my friend there for the first time, and it turned into one of the most uncomfortable dining experiences I’ve ever had.
What should have been a nice evening turned into a moment of humiliation and disgust. No customer deserves to be treated that way — especially when they’ve done nothing but show up respectfully and pay for their meal.
Sala Thai Bethesda needs to do better. Customer service is about respect, not assumptions
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The flavors are extraordinary. Came for the music stayed for the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Found this little gem through a family friend and fell in love with the food and environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stellar food and service- thank you for a wonderful time and experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is delicious- the live music is amazing come out on Friday nights to here the live jazz.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great location downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I always go on Friday nights for the good food and live jazz music! The curry is delicious.
The food here is absolutely incredible—it's clear it's made with love, and it truly tastes like a mother's home cooking. The live performance just makes the wonderful experience even better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great food, great ambiance, they have live jazz music on Friday
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything so delicious!!
Soft ambience, kind staff, delicious food!
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