I am a thai cuisine reviewer, i travel around NVA, DC, and MD trying the best thai food. I stopped at this place for dinner and was seated quickly and served efficiently. I ordered Tom Yum Shrimp, fried calamari and drunken noodles. The appetizers were excellent and tasty, The entree was not. I am disappointed to say that this place does not know how to make authentic drunken noodles. Their drunken noodles lacked spices and it was like i was eating a drunken noodle made by a rookie chef. I hope they do something about the drunken noodles as soon as possible.
Rita Jones
This is the kind of spot you bring your out of town friends to when they want some delicious Thai food. I took one of my girlfriends here and we were both so pleasantly taken aback by the chill atmosphere, easy and attentive service and the amazing food. One thing I appreciate is that they don't play about their spice. Thai spice is the HIGHEST level us mere mortals should attempt but not without warning. For truly terrifying individuals, there exists double Thai spicy. My advice is do not undertake anything in the Thai Spice realm without a Thai milk tea and upmost serious love and appreciation for spicy.Our recommendations are as follows:•Extreme Drunken Noodles (can't go wrong with an "Thai" classic. Although next time, we will go the more authentic route with a dish from their "Thai-licious" menu) with beef.•Street wings (these sweet spicy wings were BOMB. We got medium spicy)•Thai Tea (this milky classic was a perfect addition to our hot dishes)The place was super clean, pleasant, not crowded at all on a Sunday afternoon/early evening. Staff were informative and attentive. It happened to be my birthday and they brought out an extra treat. I feel lucky to have found such a sweet spot!I eat hot Cheetos and usually get the spiciest dish on most menus. I was not afraid and I got Thai Spice for my entree. I have never had something so hot and it took me a few Thai teas to handle it. As someone who rarely sweats, I am happy to be perspiring for the first time. Next time however, I will be going with Hot instead of Thai spice lol. Can't wait to come back again!
Danny N.
WHERE DO I EVEN START... the food was totally not worth it it was expensive and the taste and quality was horrible we ordered some "crispy duck" and it WASNT EVEN DUCK or CRISPY??? what a rip off the rest of the food wasn't up to par either with how much it cost such a disappointed what happenuh???
Pat O'Bryan
First time at Similans. Waitress was very welcoming, and atmosphere was pleasant. My appetizer looked like a sample, with three small spring rolls. My meal was prepared fast, and tasty, but way overpriced for the amount you receive. The white rice was like two table spoons, and they charge you like $4 for extra rice, that should be free considering the $19.00 you payed for your meal, a meal that not only didn't fill me up, but was looking at wife's meal to help supplement me. I don't know if these Thai people are aware of this, but Americans like to eat a lot, and actually have left overs because the meal is too filling. Thank you for the tasty food, but unfortunately most of the Thai Restaurants I've visited over the years; have tasty food, but not enough, especially for the price. Sorry I will not return to any more Thai Restaurants.
L G
Ordered the ginger entree with shrimp. It came with WAYYYYY too much ginger. Strips of it, chunks of it. WAY too much onion and not enough mushroom (which is what sold me on the dish in the first place). Portion was small, I noticed the rice container was smaller than other rice portions at other Thai places. Won’t be ordering again.
Nguyet T.
Very poor quality of food and would not recommend. The Sticky rice and mango was frozen and curry very plain and tofu was rubbery, not fresh but frozen. Do not recommend this restaurant.
TomandSandy H.
Ordered their spicy vegetable soup, chicken dumpling soup (extra dumpling), and their chicken fried rice for delivery when I was under the weather and not feeling well. Their clear broth soups are the best on any day but perfect for when you're under the weather and just need some soup. First time ordering and won't be the last.
MsGiana13 Rose
This used to be my favorite Thai place. After Covid, the portion sizes went down and prices went up significantly, for both dining in and delivery. Additionally, they seem to have changed the recipes for some dishes, they just don't taste like they used to, and they refuse to accommodate the customer on dishes that just taste nothing like they should. They just claim "that's how we make it now". I went back a few times to give them "another" try, but disappointed every time. It's really a shame, will not be going back.
Olivia J.
Best pad Thai I've had in NOVA so far, really really enjoyed it-- definitely my go to takeout place.
Subrina W
Wonderful experience at a wonderful restaurant in Fairfax. Be sure to watch my video of this place on my YouTube channel at Subrina W my world. I had the duck which was such a generous serving I had to take half of it home with me to finish at another time. My husband had the Drunken Noodles with chicken, his usual choice of Thai dish, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
July 2022 - COVID Review: I wanted to try this Thai restaurant since it's so close to home and it's not bad for takeout. The prices are a little steep. I got medium spicy the two times that I've ordered from here so far and it definitely had quite the kick! Much spicier than other Thai restaurants' "medium". I do like that they have a minced chicken option for the kra pow so this may be my go to for this specific dish.
Kevin C
Ordered bang bang and pad thai chicken. Both are medium but they are pretty bland I guess need to order spicy. Chicken was a bit dry.Free parking.
Laila Y.
This was our first time at this restaurant and we were extremely disappointed. We will not be returning here. We ordered the pad see ew, shrimp pad thai and tom yum soup (with coconut milk). The shrimp tasted very fishy from a freshness standpoint. The pad see ew was the most edible, and that wasn't even that great either. The worst thing was the soup. It was unseasoned, bland and was overpowered by the coconut milk. It tasted like a dessert, which was unsettling. Our waitress was coughing up a storm without a mask on and that made us very uncomfortable. We are still post-pandemic, and it was just so unsanitary that we were extremely put off.
Emily L.
Food just as delicious, atmosphere just as cool, and staff just as friendly and accommodating as the day they opened. Still my family's go-to Thai spot despite our having moved across the Potomac into Maryland. (Yes, it's worth braving the Beltway and 66.)
Tina N.
Google says, they are curbside and I confirmed with the host who I spoke to since I couldn't go inside. Once arrived I called to have them bring it out to curbside and the lady said she couldn't do it and that they aren't curbside because she was the only one there. She sounded annoyed after I explained to her I double checked before placing my order and I couldn't go in because I had my dog in the car and couldn't leave my car. She eventually gave in and agreed to bring it out to me but her attitude was not quite customer service. Also- the Pad Thai is completely bland, no flavor what do ever. This is by far the worst Pad Thai I've ever had.
I am a thai cuisine reviewer, i travel around NVA, DC, and MD trying the best thai food. I stopped at this place for dinner and was seated quickly and served efficiently. I ordered Tom Yum Shrimp, fried calamari and drunken noodles. The appetizers were excellent and tasty, The entree was not. I am disappointed to say that this place does not know how to make authentic drunken noodles. Their drunken noodles lacked spices and it was like i was eating a drunken noodle made by a rookie chef. I hope they do something about the drunken noodles as soon as possible.
This is the kind of spot you bring your out of town friends to when they want some delicious Thai food. I took one of my girlfriends here and we were both so pleasantly taken aback by the chill atmosphere, easy and attentive service and the amazing food. One thing I appreciate is that they don't play about their spice. Thai spice is the HIGHEST level us mere mortals should attempt but not without warning. For truly terrifying individuals, there exists double Thai spicy. My advice is do not undertake anything in the Thai Spice realm without a Thai milk tea and upmost serious love and appreciation for spicy.Our recommendations are as follows:•Extreme Drunken Noodles (can't go wrong with an "Thai" classic. Although next time, we will go the more authentic route with a dish from their "Thai-licious" menu) with beef.•Street wings (these sweet spicy wings were BOMB. We got medium spicy)•Thai Tea (this milky classic was a perfect addition to our hot dishes)The place was super clean, pleasant, not crowded at all on a Sunday afternoon/early evening. Staff were informative and attentive. It happened to be my birthday and they brought out an extra treat. I feel lucky to have found such a sweet spot!I eat hot Cheetos and usually get the spiciest dish on most menus. I was not afraid and I got Thai Spice for my entree. I have never had something so hot and it took me a few Thai teas to handle it. As someone who rarely sweats, I am happy to be perspiring for the first time. Next time however, I will be going with Hot instead of Thai spice lol. Can't wait to come back again!
WHERE DO I EVEN START... the food was totally not worth it it was expensive and the taste and quality was horrible we ordered some "crispy duck" and it WASNT EVEN DUCK or CRISPY??? what a rip off the rest of the food wasn't up to par either with how much it cost such a disappointed what happenuh???
First time at Similans. Waitress was very welcoming, and atmosphere was pleasant. My appetizer looked like a sample, with three small spring rolls. My meal was prepared fast, and tasty, but way overpriced for the amount you receive. The white rice was like two table spoons, and they charge you like $4 for extra rice, that should be free considering the $19.00 you payed for your meal, a meal that not only didn't fill me up, but was looking at wife's meal to help supplement me. I don't know if these Thai people are aware of this, but Americans like to eat a lot, and actually have left overs because the meal is too filling. Thank you for the tasty food, but unfortunately most of the Thai Restaurants I've visited over the years; have tasty food, but not enough, especially for the price. Sorry I will not return to any more Thai Restaurants.
Ordered the ginger entree with shrimp. It came with WAYYYYY too much ginger. Strips of it, chunks of it. WAY too much onion and not enough mushroom (which is what sold me on the dish in the first place). Portion was small, I noticed the rice container was smaller than other rice portions at other Thai places. Won’t be ordering again.
Very poor quality of food and would not recommend. The Sticky rice and mango was frozen and curry very plain and tofu was rubbery, not fresh but frozen. Do not recommend this restaurant.
Ordered their spicy vegetable soup, chicken dumpling soup (extra dumpling), and their chicken fried rice for delivery when I was under the weather and not feeling well. Their clear broth soups are the best on any day but perfect for when you're under the weather and just need some soup. First time ordering and won't be the last.
This used to be my favorite Thai place. After Covid, the portion sizes went down and prices went up significantly, for both dining in and delivery. Additionally, they seem to have changed the recipes for some dishes, they just don't taste like they used to, and they refuse to accommodate the customer on dishes that just taste nothing like they should. They just claim "that's how we make it now". I went back a few times to give them "another" try, but disappointed every time. It's really a shame, will not be going back.
Best pad Thai I've had in NOVA so far, really really enjoyed it-- definitely my go to takeout place.
Wonderful experience at a wonderful restaurant in Fairfax. Be sure to watch my video of this place on my YouTube channel at Subrina W my world. I had the duck which was such a generous serving I had to take half of it home with me to finish at another time. My husband had the Drunken Noodles with chicken, his usual choice of Thai dish, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
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July 2022 - COVID Review: I wanted to try this Thai restaurant since it's so close to home and it's not bad for takeout. The prices are a little steep. I got medium spicy the two times that I've ordered from here so far and it definitely had quite the kick! Much spicier than other Thai restaurants' "medium". I do like that they have a minced chicken option for the kra pow so this may be my go to for this specific dish.
Ordered bang bang and pad thai chicken. Both are medium but they are pretty bland I guess need to order spicy. Chicken was a bit dry.Free parking.
This was our first time at this restaurant and we were extremely disappointed. We will not be returning here. We ordered the pad see ew, shrimp pad thai and tom yum soup (with coconut milk). The shrimp tasted very fishy from a freshness standpoint. The pad see ew was the most edible, and that wasn't even that great either. The worst thing was the soup. It was unseasoned, bland and was overpowered by the coconut milk. It tasted like a dessert, which was unsettling. Our waitress was coughing up a storm without a mask on and that made us very uncomfortable. We are still post-pandemic, and it was just so unsanitary that we were extremely put off.
Food just as delicious, atmosphere just as cool, and staff just as friendly and accommodating as the day they opened. Still my family's go-to Thai spot despite our having moved across the Potomac into Maryland. (Yes, it's worth braving the Beltway and 66.)
Google says, they are curbside and I confirmed with the host who I spoke to since I couldn't go inside. Once arrived I called to have them bring it out to curbside and the lady said she couldn't do it and that they aren't curbside because she was the only one there. She sounded annoyed after I explained to her I double checked before placing my order and I couldn't go in because I had my dog in the car and couldn't leave my car. She eventually gave in and agreed to bring it out to me but her attitude was not quite customer service. Also- the Pad Thai is completely bland, no flavor what do ever. This is by far the worst Pad Thai I've ever had.