Sawatdee Thai Restaurant

2250 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201, United States

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant
About Us

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - The Charm of Thai Cuisine

Add review
Customer Reviews
Diner Review №1

Diner Review №2

Really one of the better Thai restaurants in the area. Great selection as well as classicly seasoned with spice, sweetness, and crunch texture.

Diner Review №3

I ordered take out, and was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. Would genuinely recommend the restaurant to anyone to try. It took 15-ish minutes for the food to arrive

Diner Review №4

Hello, I just wanted to leave a review. I’ve been going to this place for awhile and I love their food let’s start there. But the service completely horrible and I don’t like it. I went there last night with my sister because they have an amazing Steak salad Also the crab fried rice and again i’m a regular customer there. I don’t leave tips on my card due to someone leaving there self a big tip on my card. I told them I was going to do cash like I normally do. And the waitress came back to me and my sister and said “ IF YOU DONT LEAVE TIP YOU CAN DINE OUT “ and I was so shocked that she came to the table and said that because I was just telling the guy beforehand I was doing cash and telling me to dine out because I didn’t want to tip off my card.

Diner Review №5

I like food from Sawatdee, but if you have a child do not go there!!!! Unwelcoming front desk lady , unfriendly , super rude !!! All my friends like sawatdee but todays front desk lady was super disgusting attitude !!! Never ever will back
Please, do not go there she will treat you like homeless ! Why need to pay money for disgusting employe place

Diner Review №6

Ordered the Pad Broccoli to go but it was tasteless and not good.

Diner Review №7

Diner Review №8

My absolute favorite restaurant in Virginia-- I've gone here countless times with many different people and each time, everyone is delighted. I always order the vegetarian dishes (pad see ew and the green curry). Everything I've tried here has been great. My friend gets the pad thai with chicken and she's just as obsessed.

Diner Review №9

Diner Review №10

We had both Sat brunch and week day lunch ( which great value during mon- Fri)
Very thai taste :)

Diner Review №11

Pretty ok Thai.

Diner Review №12

Diner Review №13

Enjoyed my meal. The service was great. You can turn up or turn down the spices. Went with a group of friends. We are and talked for awhile after the meal. No problem. Food was very good. Will go back with or without my friends.

Diner Review №14

With my meal I ordered a $7 Singha bottle. They were out of singha bottles They did have Singha draft for $10. I politely asked if I could have a 12 ounce draft for the price of the bottle. The server sent over the manager to tell
Me NO!!! I don’t feel my request was too
Much to ask for and to send the manager over was ridiculous. I typically order take out but now I will go elsewhere.

Diner Review №15

Diner Review №16

Diner Review №17

Diner Review №18

Chicken satay is one of the best I have had. Very juicy, and the dipping sauce adds the favor a lot - I think it contains peanuts inside and it is very tasty. On the other hand, the fried rice is not ideal. They might have been putting too much oil and it makes the rice moist and sloppy.

Waiters are not helpful as they seem to be sitting at other tables and doing their own businesses, not circling around and providing napkins and refills. Also, two flies were trying to crawl on my plate.

Diner Review №19

Diner Review №20

I found this spot when I lived in the area. Every time I return for any reason, it is a required stop. The crab meat fried rice is absolutely amazing. The first time my son tasted it, he asked "Poppa can I order another" before he finished the first one. Thai spicey is the level I prefer. The dish has never wavered in the quality or quantity. Paired with the Thai beer, Sincha completed a very good meal. Service slipped a bit, as I had to get the server's attention to get a couple things. Overall a good experience.

Diner Review №21

Can’t wait to go back! Fresh hot food!

Diner Review №22

Good Thai. Not the best but great for a quick meal after a movie or if you're around Courthouse area. They do their own delivery so one doesn't need to pay for service fees and the food holds well during delivery.

Diner Review №23

Diner Review №24

Diner Review №25

Very nice place. Loved the decor. Was impressed by the size of the general and cocktail menu. All the appetizers were delicious and the Thai iced tea did not disappoint. My friend also loved her soup I couldn't eat too much as I had been to earlier events, but would love to come back and try an entree another day.

Diner Review №26

Diner Review №27

This place has great food! Even after today’s experience I would go back. Just make sure you know that the hours of the establishment and what is on this Google website are different.
We arrived at 2:20 p.m. and were told they closed at 3 p.m. We were surprised because this Google website shows them open continuously until 9 pm or after. We sat down and ordered our lunch immediately. A few minutes before 3 pm we were asked whether we wanted anything else. We ordered one more drink because we figured although they were set to close, it seemed acceptable to have a drink, since they asked us if we needed anything else and they poured the drink. I immediately paid the bill when the drink was delivered . I would have never ordered a drink if I had known that 10 minutes later we would be told to leave. It put us in a position of having to gulp it down or leave it after we paid for it. I stated we would leave immediately but for future reference, the website showed them open, just in case they would like to update the hours on their website. I was told by the gentleman who appeared to be the manager that they didn’t care what the website said and they had a closed sign on the door, which was of course not turned to the closed side at the time we arrived. Any encouragement to this restaurant’s management to change their Google website posted hours would be good for everyone.

Diner Review №28

Diner Review №29

Diner Review №30

The duck kra-pao was really delicious.

Diner Review №31

This is our favorite Thai restaurant in N. Arlington. There is nothing that we have tried that we did not like. Delivery is easy and the food always arrives warm. Our favorites: Gai Klur Fried rice with small morsels of fried chicken, Chicken with Basil, Eggplant with beef in Black Bean sauce, Drunken Noodles with pork, Pad Si Ew with chicken, Panang Curry,

Diner Review №32

Diner Review №33

I have been to lovely Thailand, and can say with confidence that this is the closest cuisine facsimile as can be found outside of the beautiful kingdom. The duck Curry is sublime, there is singha beer on tap. Well done. Kap kuhn ma krup! ( If you enjoy short and sweet cooking and travel videos please visit cuisineQuest on YouTube!)

Diner Review №34

Diner Review №35

Diner Review №36

We ordered the spring rolls, red and green curries and the soups, and loved all of them! The staff is super courteous and friendly. No complaints, highly recommend!

Diner Review №37

Diner Review №38

My recent dining experience at Sawatdee Thai Restaurant left me with impressions that navigated through the realms of average culinary offerings, olfactory discomfort, and concerns about cleanliness. Nestled in a neighborhood that beckons patrons with the promise of authentic Thai cuisine, Sawatdee Thai Restaurant presented a dining journey that had both its merits and drawbacks.

Commencing with the culinary aspect, the food at Sawatdee Thai Restaurant, while not extraordinary, fell into the category of averageness. The menu showcased a variety of Thai dishes, each offering a familiar yet not particularly standout taste. The flavors, while decent, did not carry the depth and boldness that one might associate with exceptional Thai cuisine. The lack of a distinctive flavor profile left the overall culinary experience hovering in the realm of the ordinary.

A less savory aspect of the visit was the interior ambiance. The restaurant, regrettably, suffered from an undesirable odor that lingered throughout the dining space. The unpleasant smell, whether related to the kitchen or other factors, detracted significantly from the dining experience. A restaurant's atmosphere is a crucial component of the overall journey, and the pervasive smell in this instance impacted the comfort and enjoyment of the patrons.

On a related note, concerns about cleanliness extended to the restroom facilities. A clean and well-maintained restroom is integral to the satisfaction of diners, and unfortunately, the state of the toilets at Sawatdee Thai Restaurant left much to be desired. This aspect significantly dampened the overall impression of the venue and raised questions about the establishment's commitment to hygiene.

In terms of service, the staff at Sawatdee Thai Restaurant were courteous and attentive, providing a silver lining to the dining experience. The positive interactions with the staff contributed to a more favorable impression despite the drawbacks in other areas.

In conclusion, Sawatdee Thai Restaurant, while offering a menu of average Thai cuisine, faced challenges in maintaining a pleasant interior ambiance and ensuring cleanliness standards. Addressing these concerns would be instrumental in elevating the overall dining experience for patrons seeking an authentic and satisfying Thai culinary adventure.

Diner Review №39

Delicious stuff with a wide variety

Diner Review №40

Diner Review №41

I’ve been coming to this restaurant for many years and it never disappoints. One of my favorite places to eat.

Diner Review №42

Really wanted to visit the Soloman's Island location but due to traffic drove to the VA location. After the research and reviews I was deeply disappointed.

Ordered calamari which was extremely chewy and soaked in grease (pictured). Ordered the Tom-Yum Seafood soup and it did not taste fresh at all very pungent seafood order that I know is not associated with Thai soups. The Pad-Ga-Pow was decent but the chewiness of the beef again was a turn off. Lastly, the seafood fried rice was flavorless and not appetizing at all.

On top of the gas this was a pricey dinner all for us to default to a pizza. Definitely, not recommended and would not return!

Diner Review №43

The soup was great

Diner Review №44

Diner Review №45

The food here doesn’t worth the calories

Diner Review №46

Diner Review №47

This place used to be a staple for good, inexpensive food pre pandemic. Now the prices increased 2-3 fold while food quality went down. On top of it sitting outside is unavailable because the staff is too lazy to walk outside. Never mind the sunny 70F weather.

Diner Review №48

Diner Review №49

Good food. Authentic Thai food. The mango chicken is delicious.

Diner Review №50

Sawatdee was a favorite of my husband when he lived on Clarendon several years ago. On a trip to Arlington, we tried this spot for lunch for old times sake. We ordered way too much for lunch but everything was great. The spring rolls were average, the veggie potstickers had a ton of flavor and were fried/seared perfectly. The green curry was good but the veggies inside the curry were so tender and flavorful. The best broccoli I’ve ever had! The drunken noodles had a kick but it was perfect for me since I like spice. I’d definitely come back and try other dishes on their plentiful menu.

Diner Review №51

Diner Review №52

Happened to stop by on my lunch break and had the pad Thai, it was delicious and I will be back to try other items on the menu!

Diner Review №53

Easily the best Thai in the area! Good prices!

Diner Review №54

Ordered takeaway Pad Thai and spring rolls. It was the best pad Thai I've had in a long time.

Diner Review №55

great great food

Diner Review №56

Best Thai around...portions a little small but service and food are awesome.

Diner Review №57

This used to be my go-to local eatery. Since the new ownership, the food is still good, if served in smaller portions, but the big drawback for me is the atmosphere - Fox News always (always) dominating the room from the bar. I once asked why Fox News was always on - as it was when I stopped in tonight - and our server said that the owner had ordered it so. Enough said.

Diner Review №58

The Tom ka was amazing. My friends had the duck and curry and I had the crispy pork and we all pretty happy. They service was a little slow but only because they were massively busy. I was more than happy to wait with a delicious mojito to sip on.

Diner Review №59

Very good Pad Thai and the staff was amazing!

Diner Review №60

Classic Thai restaurant with all the staples. This restaurant is also interesting since they only have one "spice level" denoted by a chili pepper next to the dish. These dishes have the perfect amount of spice.

I really enjoyed the Drunken Noodles, but their curries and Pad See Ew were also delicious. Can't wait to try their duck rolls the next time I go!

The restaurant usually isn't too busy with a large interior and outside seating too

Diner Review №61

Diner Review №62

Diner Review №63

Just got a take out order came too my office was the worse I couldn’t go back I was on my lunch break never again

Diner Review №64

Worse place don’t go customer service if horrible

Diner Review №65

Has me sitting outside like if I was stupid everyone had there order taken when I walked in lady in front super rude i don’t understand why they don’t train people too have customer service i walk in the restaurant the lady has the nerve too tell me she told me too sit in side we are busy I know there busy but why everyone getting help because I’m one person I will never come here again or recommend no one it’s said how they don’t know how good my Bussincess here would of been i get very upset of business who look you under of you have money you can go anywhere you want too super sad

Diner Review №66

Ordered shrimp fried rice and 2 pad se ewes and they lacked spice and taste. A bit overpriced for the quality and taste. The lady at the from was a bit rude.

Diner Review №67

The Pad Him Ma Pan (with chicken) is divine. Wow. 🤤

Diner Review №68

Diner Review №69

Our favorite Thai restaurant. We love all the basics: pad Thai, pad see ew, drunken noodles, etc. Our favorites are the duck roll and duck noodle soup.

The service is fantastic.

Restaurant is always clean.

Diner Review №70

Best chicken fried rice in all of DC/VA. Took my girlfriend here who lived in Thailand for 3 years and she said the same thing. All the good is fantastic.

Diner Review №71

I’ve tried duck curry in all my travels and this is one of the BEST in the nation!!

Diner Review №72

Diner Review №73

I love Pad Thai in this place. This is a beautiful restaurant.

Diner Review №74

Solid Thai food. Go to place for me, been coming here for years. Main rotation include pad Thai, pad see ew, pad Kee mao. Often paired with Thai iced tea. Basil fried rice is good too. Starters are okay. Mango sticky rice is decent. Good service and nice interior, they remodeled only in recent years. Biased with location, I can get here within 1 minute from where I’m usually based. Wouldn’t go out of my way to come here, but not a bad choice if in the area and craving Thai food. Might be one of the better choices in the immediate vicinity.

Diner Review №75

Diner Review №76

REPLYING TO Shanika’s post of November 22, therefore changing my INITIAL review of this establishment.

I got sick from their food as week, in August of 2022 ! The restaurant wears unresponsive. I was one of their regulars — up until that point in time) — for 5 years and gave them a raving review. I reported my illness to Arlington County and the investigator said the restaurant passed inspection afterwards. To me, just because they passed inspection the day of the investigation, does NOT mean the food made me sick (which was days prior). I haven’t been back nor will I ever eat their again.

Diner Review №77

Consistently high quality of food.

Diner Review №78

Hit or miss. More misses. Overpriced for what it offers. Customer service needs work. Not going back. Gave them too many tries.

Diner Review №79

The food itself was quite delicious, but they used a lot of sugar in their cooking which covered up flavors. The restaurant was relatively empty and service took forever because everyone was on cell phones. But when people were acting there were no delays.

All in all, I will go back, I want to try more

Diner Review №80

Ordered pineapple fried rice for a take out. Acceptable taste but was a saltier than normal.
Thai iced tea was normal.

Diner Review №81

Went here for dinner, and was super impressed. The papaya salad was the best I've ever had, and the green curry was also amazing. I totally recommend this place 100%👍

Diner Review №82

Diner Review №83

I order takeout from Sawatdee once every 2-3 weeks, and it never disappoints. It's always on time, hot, delicious and the portions are generous enough to make 2-3 meals per entree (especially with an appetizer). Absolutely love the food here.

Diner Review №84

Less than our expectation!

Diner Review №85

Diner Review №86

What a terrible place! Ordered takeout. 10 minutes after it should have arrived got a message the order was cancelled!!! This place is a SCAM and avoid at all costs

Diner Review №87

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, and great food.

Diner Review №88

Chicken curry wasn’t that great but it had to be the best pad se ew I’ve ever had. Affordable too (relative to the DC area) and nice looking restaurant.

Diner Review №89

Servers were nice and sociable, atmosphere was pretty nice, but the standout was the delicious food. All of the dishes we ordered were packed with flavor, from the red curry to the panang to the basil beef, even the fried chicken dish (I can't recall the name) were all delicious. Great place to eat with family or friends, or alone if you want!

Diner Review №90

Diner Review №91

Comparatively good Thai restaurant in Arlington va near AMC.

Diner Review №92

I've been going to this restaurant for many years. Always pleased. Delicious food and friendly staff

Diner Review №93

DON’T ORDER ONLINE! It will take minimum 2 hours for it to be delivered to you.

Diner Review №94

Great food, an Arlington staple for many years!

Diner Review №95

My personal favorite Thai place. Not only do they have Sapporo on draft but their selection of items is wide and the secret is you can add or double any veggie to any entree for a couple dollars: Bok choi, broc, cabbage, medley and more. Good and attentive family service. Upscale walkable area but not overly busy. Getting hungry (and thirsty) just thinking about how I will expand my next entree.

Diner Review №96

Today I went and had Lunch , 10.24.22 I had the Rice with beef lunch special with the soup . When I came back to my work place , I was going to the Toilet more than 5 times and after I came home as well ! I called the Manager and informed about it ! This lady is asking me to go to the Doctor ! Crazy ! I had no reason to go as I was fine and it’s the food that caused me to go to the toilet , it’s the food ! This lady kept hiding the fact that nobody complained to her about food and crazily asking me to go to the Doctor !
I asked for my refund and she refused ! I asked for the owners contact number , she refused to give ! This lady is Mohi , if I heard right !
I sm going to composing to the Authorities !
I even mentioned that I am going to write about this on Google ! She didn’t seem to care for my situation and asking me to go Doctor !
What a crazy answer is it 😡

Please don’t go to this place as you might experience the same !
THINK BEFORE TOU GO !👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎
MANAGER WAS VERY RUDE AND DOES NOT CARE FOR THE CUSTOMERS !! 😡😡

Diner Review №97

Back to being consistently good Thai food and relatively quick delivery. Always accurate when ordering online. Very delicious and a go-to Thai order.

Diner Review №98

Diner Review №99

The server never came to my table to ask if everything was OK; to refill my water; to ask if I'd like to order anything more; or to give me the bill and a to-go box. I'd gotten up to pay for my meal and informed the manager, and she simply apologized for the server and stated that she'd speak to her.

The entree and drink were only mediocre. This was my first time there, and it's my last.

Diner Review №100

Very disappointed. Take out dinner was awful. Pad Thai had No flavor at all and Tom yam soup looked like dogs food. We called the restaurant to express our frustration but seems like manager didn’t care at all. Never again.

Diner Review №101

Amazing food!! I really enjoyed it. Definitely my favorite Thai Restaurant

Diner Review №102

Diner Review №103

Rica comida

Diner Review №104

Measly servings, misleading menu, soggy food, and unimpressive service. The waiter never asked if I needed napkins and refills—dropped food of the table without a word, eye contact, and disappeared. Dine somewhere else.

Diner Review №105

The food in this place used to be good. Used to. Lately it’s very bad. The good reviews are old and they must have changed chef. Last time we went we took a seafood pad Thai and it was full of a weird sweet lime-y slimy sauce. The noodles were not good, and the fish smelled too “fishy” (bad sign). Overall, it felt like the meal was re-heated in the microwave. After we left we had to run to the bathroom. You are warned.

Diner Review №106

Diner Review №107

Been there in the past and good food but apparently they are the last restaurant in town with a nice bar but you can't sit at the bar.... Time to make some changes...

Diner Review №108

Kids enjoyed it and so did we! Lots on the menu, great service and yummy food

Diner Review №109

Authentic Thai food Pleasant atmosphere good service

Diner Review №110

Not only is the foos fantastic the restaurant is beautiful, clean and has gorgeous kitchenware. We ate twice during our week vacation. Yum!

Diner Review №111

Diner Review №112

Basil fried rice was really good;

Diner Review №113

The food was OK, but not as tasty as I remember. I’ve been eating here on and off for about 2 years, and it seems that recently the food quality and service is lower than I recall. Our most recent go to meals were oily and a bit over cooked.

Diner Review №114

Diner Review №115

This was an amazing experience. We had gone there two days in a row and both times the food was good. I loved it all, the staff, the food. After leaving Vegas, I was devastated that I couldn't go for a long time. I feel this place is extremely underrated but it shouldn't be. I want it to grow so much and I wish the staff best of luck. People should come and eat your restaurants food.

Diner Review №116

Amazing food.

Diner Review №117

Good location, very good taste! We loved each dish.

Diner Review №118

Very good experience. Nice customer service.

Diner Review №119

We went back yesterday after over 3 years and we were really surprised. The dumpling is smelling, inedible. The shrimp/vegetables marinated in soy sauce, no taste. In addition it was over priced. The waitress was rude and unpleasant. It was 9:30pm Saturday evening peoples are still eating and they start cleaning up the floor.

Diner Review №120

We used to go to this restaurant in the past and it was quite good. We went back for a dinner last night after two years absence and it was a terrible experience. The Dumplings were smelling, the main courses were terrible vegetables overcooked too much Soy sauce absolutely no flavors, food was overpriced and the service was very very bad. We will never go back there

Diner Review №121

Update (2022 Feb) : they now have Lunch special!! One more reason to come during lunch time!

Update (2021 oct) : seems Iike renovation + revamp on their menu since Covid. Taste better than before Covid!

Its hard to find good thai place like
Sawatdee.

Diner Review №122

Very good food. It’s one of the more authentic Thai restaurants in the area. It has amazing food but it’s also more expansive than other Thai restaurants. I really enjoyed the summer roles, they were fresh and no flavorful. I loved that they served pineapple fried rice on a pineapple plate. Cold singha on tap is bonus!

Diner Review №123

My go-to Thai place in Arlington!! Can't go wrong with red curry, green curry, basil fried rice, Thai iced tea!!

Diner Review №124

Was staying at hotel nearby so decided to get my pad Thai fix. Unfortunately, it was one of the worst pad Thai I’ve come across. It was soggy, extremely sour, with broken noodles. Couldn’t finish it. It didn’t help that the price was pretty high. I do not recommend this place for pad Thai!

Diner Review №125

Been getting take out from Sawadtdee over the past two years & always enjoy! I'm my limited experience, really authentic Thai food, with great flavors. Been working my way through the menu, going between my favorites like curry puffs and new dishes like the boat noodle soup. All good

Diner Review №126

Bad food I wasted my money I dumped the food

Diner Review №127

I'm not normally a huge fan of Thai, but this place is absolutely exceptional. From the outside, this place looks very understated. On the inside, it's beautifully decorated, with excellent food presentation. The environment is nice and quiet, great for a date night or meeting (if you care to hear the other person).

The soups are bar none the best I've had in any circumstance. The food is delicious and moderate in portion size. Most everything is spicy, but just enough to enhance the flavors. The overall variety and blend of flavors is truly fantastic and complex, and not something easily replicated at home. One of my favorites here is the Sapporo on draft. This is an unusual treat that keeps me coming back.

Service is good as well. Always attentive and pleasant and thankfully not too overbearing.

Two big thumbs up to Sawatdee. I highly recommend this place, especially for an in-person visit.

Diner Review №128

Some of the best Thai I’ve okay ever had. The flavors in everything I’ve tried are amazing. The curry puffs are really good and I love their beef drunken noodles and pad see ew. Also have great beers on draft.

Diner Review №129

Great Khao krook appetizer. We enjoyed it !

Diner Review №130

Best Thai I've had in the area. It's always consistent!

Diner Review №131

Very nice restaurant in the shopping center. Although the waitress' attitude seemed a bit off, the food was very good. We ordered summer rolls, spring rolls, Pad thai and fried rice with shrimp (i can't remember the last dish).

Diner Review №132

Diner Review №133

Sawatdee has always been one of my favorite go to restaurants for quite some time. I always get the #42 Prad Kra Tiam, it is delicious. I also like the spring rolls, ka nom jeeb. I can say I have yet to be disappointed. Thank you!

Diner Review №134

We usually order our food takeout and have always enjoyed the meal. The food is very good. We decided to dine at the restaurant and the service surprised us. Still, I give the restaurant good reviews because the food is good. They should work on their customer service though. I recommend this restaurant and will eat here again.

Update
I changed my rating. To the receptionist/cashier in the front: when you make a mistake you apologize, you do not tell the customer to calm-down. Terrible customer service. Luckily there are other Thai restaurants in the neighborhood.

Diner Review №135

Diner Review №136

The food at the Sawatdee Thai restaurant was really good. Visited for a friend's birthday party and ordered the drunken noodles which was delicious. Unfortunately our server was overworked and had to attend multiple tables. She struggled to get our drink orders right, but considering the current challenges, its understandable. Hopefully they are able to staff more people in the future. Would definitely recommend the food here.

Diner Review №137

Came twice and both times, the food was fantastic. The flavors are strong (in a good way) and the service and staff is also really nice and kind. I highly recommend the Thai tea, too...stir it up first, but the flavor is wonderful. The food is also tasty with our favorite being the lemon chicken dishes, although everything we had (Pad Thai and crispy chicken) were also great. The price is not too bad, either, and we never had to wait for a table. We only went during lunch, so keep that in mind.
Overall, the food is great, the staff is friendly, and the ambience is nice. We ate inside both times, but there is outdoor seating that we plan to take advantage on next time we go.

Diner Review №138

Diner Review №139

Diner Review №140

Diner Review №141

Hands-down the best Thai food in the DMV. Everything is delicious...the crab fried rice and the chicken with peanut sauce will blow your mind.

Diner Review №142

Diner Review №143

Had the Boat Noodle Soup (beef). The broth was flavorful and hearty. Plenty of sliced beef as well. Although, found the size of the bowl a little small for the price of $13.50. With tax and 20% tip, it came out to over $18 for a bowl of soup. A bit pricey but recommend if that’s not an issue.

Diner Review №144

Diner Review №145

Awesome

Diner Review №146

Diner Review №147

Rude very bad customer service

Diner Review №148

Haven't been here in a few years, but returned yesterday and food remains excellent. Very fresh.

Diner Review №149

Solid Thai food. Currently outdoor dining only. Also take out and delivery.

Diner Review №150

I was highly disappointed with the fact that it was about 50 degrees and they only offered Dine-out option only. We had to order outside and eat in the cold. I truly didn't understand this because the restaurant is big enough to space out the few that were sitting with me in the cold. The food quality fell-off/ tasteless and was delivered cold. This restaurant used to be on my top 5 places to bring friends...nowI will not return to this restaurant.

Diner Review №151

Diner Review №152

Just picked up food. Food is great. Menu offers lots of choice.

Diner Review №153

Their outdoor seating area has been nicely redone

Diner Review №154

Diner Review №155

Good Thai food. Nice selection. Good carryout and outdoor dining

Diner Review №156

Great value for good food! Sawatdee is a gem of the Clarendon/Courthouse area

Diner Review №157

My favorite neighborhood Thai! Have tried 6+ other Thai restaurants in the area and this is by far the best! The Tom Ka Ga and coconut rice lettuce wraps are amazing.

Diner Review №158

My first time here, and impressed. The food was spicy, which I like, and the service, quick and attentive. Nothing but good things to say about the establishment, and my server who I think was "Bee". Friendly, and outstanding at her job!

Diner Review №159

Diner Review №160

I went for a dinner. I told the waiter , I want to have my chicken satay as an appetiser, and chicken fried rice as my entree. Fried rice came before satay. When I told the runner, I ordered chicken satay as my appetizer, he apologise to me and he took back fried rice. I told him I want to finish my appetizer first, and later I would have my entree. He said he is gonna do like that, and he brought my chicken satay. Even the server came to my table and apologise for that. I was brought the same fried rice within 2 minutes when I was having my appetizer. When i finished my entree, i was not asked for the dessert. The service was bad. I didn’t like the service, and I left around 12%tips. When the server took the checkbook. She came to me and argued she has to report the manager for the less tips. So, I had to increase the tips. Never seen these things before. The price of the items in the menu and in the website is different too.I don’t recommend this place.

Diner Review №161

So Good!!!

Diner Review №162

Sneaky good neighborhood Thai place. Recommend any of the curries and strongly recommend the Pad-Ga-Pow and Ped-Kra-Pow. Get the Kao-Klook (spicy coconut rice) as an appetizer.

Diner Review №163

Located in the Courthouse Plaza. Tried here a view times during lunch. My favorite dishes are chicken pad thai and beef drunken noodle. I personally love anything that's spicy so I always ask for the spice tray. Thai tea is also good here. Excellent service and quality food.

Diner Review №164

Better now that they've renovated. Great food....nice presentation! They have a $13 lunch special. Mango w sticky rice for $9 tho is a bit pricey.

Diner Review №165

The interior is very nice. However we did take-out. Ordered Pork drunken noodles, chicken pad Thai, duck spring rolls, fried banana with coconut ice cream. Everything was delicious!
The only advice I'd give is the duck rolls ingredients should be chopped in small piece. Everything inside was to big/chunky and made the rolls fall apart. Otherwise that would be my only negative. Definitely going back here when I'm in town again!!!

Diner Review №166

Delicious food. I love it

Diner Review №167

Second time coming here, and the new renovations look amazing. The food was impeccable!!! The staff are warm friendly, and the couple next to us hadn't been back in almost two months, the staff remembered them and picked up conversations from two months ago. I can't imagine a better atmosphere, with great people. Can't wait to come back.

Diner Review №168

Walked in and wanted order something to go for lunch. Lunch special menu looks good..... then the waitress tell me”sorry we cannot do lunch special to go......” NVM lol

Diner Review №169

I can't get past drunken noodle with Tom Yom soup. So good there.

Diner Review №170

Diner Review №171

The food here was excellent and very reasonably priced. I ordered the pad thai and it was very good. They also had an array of sauces/seasoning to spice up your dish to your own preference which was nice. I went on a weeknight and the atmosphere was quiet. Our servers were polite and did not make us feel rushed at all. I would definitely eat here again.

Diner Review №172

Damn good drunken noodles

Diner Review №173

Diner Review №174

Looked closed but still open around back. Delicious pad thai. Very quick!

Diner Review №175

Good food. Tried Satey and Thai green curry with sticky rice. Do try it with tofu which was extremely soft and delicious.

Service wise they can improve a lot. No one stopped by after getting the food to check on me and took a lot of time to bring the check, bill the card and bring back the receipt. Pulling down the rating due to the service.

Diner Review №176

Great, fresh and well favored!

Diner Review №177

Diner Review №178

Diner Review №179

Diner Review №180

Diner Review №181

Diner Review №182

Good authentic Thai food. My wife is Thai and this pretty close to home made!

Diner Review №183

Great food

Diner Review №184

Diner Review №185

Diner Review №186

Great food!!!

Diner Review №187

Diner Review №188

The restaurant is very clean and the staff is super friendly. I ordered Thai tea and asked for very spicy drunkin noodles. The food and drink came out quickly and was very tasty. The beef was tender as were the noodles. I'll be back!

Diner Review №189

Good lunch place. Reasonably priced, quick service and good food.

Diner Review №190

Quiet and spacious and the food is tasty and authentic. There's a full bar as well. Great value!

Diner Review №191

Diner Review №192

Delicious food with a great taste of flavor in every bite! It kicks your taste buds with the spice too if you like spicy food that is. Great service and the place was stunning! This will be one of my favorite Thai places from now on!

Diner Review №193

Diner Review №194

Had the green curry with fried tofu for the protein. Delicious! Friendly, attentive service. I highly recommend the coconut ice cream.

Diner Review №195

Diner Review №196

Diner Review №197

Diner Review №198

Food was amazing but the Service wasn't that great. Would definitely go back for the food though. Pad Thai with chicken and shrinp.

Diner Review №199

Honestly it's the best thai I ever had I try to get it once or twice a week.. sawatdee you make the greatest thai food🤩 keep it all the great work thank you for your service..

Diner Review №200

Details
  • 12 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.2 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 703-243-8181
  • Website: http://www.sawatdeeva.com/
  • Location: 2250 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201, United States
  • Map: 38.8896077, -77.08629379999999
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
  • Restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4:30–9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4:30–9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4:30–9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4:30–9:30 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4:30–9:45 PM
  • Saturday: 12–9:45 PM
  • Sunday: 12–9:45 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • No-contact delivery: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
Crowd
  • Groups: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Paid street parking: Available
  • Parking: Available