6 Best Thai Restaurants near Arlington

“Delightful hidden gem of a Thai restaurant tucked in Arlington, WA. We drove through town on a Friday evening on our way back from a hike, and we randomly decided to stop by for a quick bite. Despite our lack of planning, Suda Thai ended up being the perfect post-hike refuel. The food was remarkably flavorful, filling, and affordable, and it was exactly what we needed after a long day of being outside.

We ordered and split the pad see ew with tofu and the fish curry (which includes fish fillets, carrots, peas, and bell peppers in a green curry sauce). The fish curry was remarkably flavorful, with great depth and a comfortable spice level that gradually builds over time without overwhelming your tastebuds. Their spice scale technically goes from 1-5, but you're welcome to order higher levels if you want something that feels a bit more authentic (our server said that some patrons go all the way up to 25). The pad see ew was also delicious; the rice noodles had a great chew and were delightfully flavorful, and I loved that they used marinated extra firm tofu for a bit of extra texture.

The space is pretty utilitarian but still feels quite cozy, especially with how friendly the staff is. One of the tables next to us was occupied by a family of regulars, and the owner even brought out a holiday special for them that he thought they'd especially enjoy; I loved how close of a personal relationship the staff seemed to have with local visitors, and it's clear how deep their community ties run.“

“We stopped here on a whim, we were going to hop to another Thai spot but when we got out of the uber I saw it and was like why not?
Honestly I’m so glad, they are absolutely amazing, both food quality and service are excellent. The chef is a mother and truly it tastes like elevated home cooking. As if I’m eating in someone’s house. The woman here is so talented and her son is the sweetest. Definitely consider this a must stop!“

“They’ve always had incredible food and prices are good. Today the music had one song on repeat the entire time in the restaurant. Inside the restaurant was very warm and the front door was left open; letting more heat in. I hope their kitchen staff gets fans etc to cool down.“

“The food at Chan Thai is great - I’ve been making a point of trying something different each time, and I’ve not been disappointed yet! The food is always quickly served, and perfectly spiced. Can’t ask for anything more!“

“The papaya salad and Tom Yum, 3 or 4 ⭐️ spicy, never disappoint.“

“6/26
Great spot for food 🥰
Tried the same stuff plus this time w the green curry was spicy

3/26
Stopped by on a Wednesday night ☺ it’s a long walk but it’s worth it! The seating was ok , cool wallpaper of orchids ☺“