Colorful entrees are served among dark-wood decor at this veteran spot for traditional Thai eats. Based on 287 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
4819 1st St N, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (703) 522-1311
Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9:30 PM |
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Reservations: crystalthai.com
Reviews
Forest Donovan
Crystal Thai Restaurant is a true gem, and their Pad Thai deserves an enthusiastic five-star rating! Prepare your taste buds for an authentic explosion of flavors that will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Thailand.
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Joshua Whitaker
Very good Thai restaurant. Food was good and good selection of drinks. The massaman curry beef was not what I was expecting but live and learn. It’s recommended on the menu bit was a very thick and strong flavor. Reminded me of the brown curry from Japan which isn’t my favorite. Overall good food and good time. The chang beer brought back some core memories from Thailand.
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Clark Barbieri
Among the more legit Thai places I’ve tried in the area, and the meat in all their dishes was done to perfection. Their pad Thai is a little sweet for my taste, but everything else was superb.
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Holly Pulsifer
Best Thai restaurant in Arlington! You have to ask for spicy though, even if the dish says spicy, because of the types of customers they get, default is mild. I like spicy so this has made me a bit disappointed before, however even the default food is delicious and savory.
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john szymkowicz
I ordered number 42. Spicy mixd seafood, advertised as cooked with a chili paste. No chili paste. Instead they substituted an over abundance of bell peppers which weren’t even listed as an ingredient in the menu. I love spicy Thai food with normal ( yes, they are more expensive, especially in paste form) cayenne or habanero peppers. I can’t stomach bell peppers. If bell peppers were listed on the menu as an ingredient, I never would have ordered. Being penny wise and pound foolish in substituting cheaper ingredients to established/ advertised menu dinners, is a death knell to any restaurant.
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Jeff Smith
Has been my favorite Thai restaurant years ago. After moving out of the area then returning to area to visit, they still have an awesome Potpourri seafood rice. I had it along with a Thai Ice Tea. Was very good.
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Nate B
We really enjoyed this place. We had the Pad Thai, drunken noodles, spring rolls, and spicy seafood. All were very good. I would definitely recommend this place.
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Shannon Harper
I ordered take out from here and was pleasantly satisfied with it as a “crash in your hotel room after a long day” kind of meal. The pad Thai was good and portion was nice. Appetizer and mango sticky rice were also completely acceptable. When I ordered inside they asked me if I wanted water while I waited, which I thought was very kind. And the wait wasn’t long at all.
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Donald Leppla
I (we) am a repeat customer. The restaurant menu has many excellent choices. I have always found the food delicious and the service excellent. The restaurant is pleasant to be in. Parking is convenient to the restaurant entrance.
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Mike Senna
Worst customer service EVER. I ordered mild and the cook made the dish too Spicy. When I complained the waitress told me was mild. It had so much chilli spice that the sauce was red. After Arlington county cited them for poor proper storage of food (defrosting chicken on a shelf) I stopped going – gave them another chance – but no more. Avoid.
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