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Mai Thai is located in Virginia. Check out this affordable place in the Alexandria area. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Asian dishes. This place features great views.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Mai Tai and Thaiphoon (both under the same ownership, I believe) are two of my favorite Thai restaurants in the area. Mai Tai is right on the water in old town Alexandria. They have a small patio...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another great place, good food and service, very reasonable prices and the dishes are about average size. I feel as though all the restaurants are getting very conservative on the dish size these...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE best Thai in Alexandria. The restaurant is very nice, sleekly decorated, with Potomac views. I've been here more times than I can count now, and the food is EXCELLENT and reasonably priced, too....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be that last duck.So after ordering a delicious duck curry (rated 2 chili peppers on a 3 chili scale), we were talking about ducks. Every once in a while when I would drive to class at my alma...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with two friends for dinner on a busy Friday night. The place was crowded and noisy, but that's kind of par for the course for Old Town on the weekend. We were seated right away and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a business traveler, eating out can be hit-or-miss. The concierge at the National Harbor Gaylord Resort listed this as one of several restaurants to try for a healthy vegetarian meal in Old...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The yelp reviews are pretty accurate.. well the rating at least.I give this place 3.5 starsFood is decently priced.. but not very tasty.Girlfriend's pad thai was decent tasting. but it's hard to mess...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My struggle with DC restaurants has always been it feels like despite having lots of independents to choose from, you end up sampling mediocre restaurant after mediocre restaurant. Mai Thai was no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still my favorite Thai spot. I'm writing to say that in my last review I was so wrong about the soup! Last time I was there, I sampled a friend's, and it was titillating. That's right.Sure winners are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here ALL the time, and I must say it is pretty good as far as Thai places go - probably the best place in Old Town. I am a big fan of the Pad Thai Chicken and the drunken noodle. Portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a long time patron of Mai Thai in Alexandria. Service can be slow at lunch time, probably because they are normally pretty busy. Dinner time is normally much more efficient. I love their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been saving this review - so that I could truly gauge this restaurant's greatness after several visits. It is the best Tai food I have had in VA. No complaints - just lovely perfectly spiced creamy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Thai places. The decor is fun and the views are great upstairs. This place sits right by the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria. Location is great. The food is very good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always have difficulty reviewing restaurants near Old Town Alexandria, especially the ones with close proximity to the waterfront since mediocre food is often times trumped by the picturesque views...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place on a whim for a birthday lunch with my family. The location is great and on the waterfront and there is a view if you sit upstairs. Thai food is my favorite food and this place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As an Old Town resident my dining experiences thrive off of location. Mai Thai has some of the best ambiance in Old Town Alexandria. However, I can't taste the ambiance. Mai thai's meal presentation...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four of us went to Mai Thai for dinner last Saturday night, and once again it was just what the doctor ordered. The service was a bit rushed for us, but very friendly, and the server's suggestions...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty scrumptious. I took my wife here last night and I was pretty impressed with my meal and also the few bites I stole from her plate.The interior is nicely decorated, kind of a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After walking the length of King Street, I found this very classy, upscale looking Thai restaurant. The ambiance of this place is quite alluring. It sits right in view of the Potomac River and has an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very happy with my Mai Thai experience. We arrived around 715ish and the place was empty which was fine by me. More time for the chefs to worry about my food. It did pick up as the night went...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Thai restaurant in the area. The food is flavorful and not too oily like other Thai places. The sticky rice with mango is by far the best too! I love the Pad Seew. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I went out with another couple to this restaurant just yesterday. My first visit and I was quite pleased! First, we arrived fifteen minutes before the other couple and the waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving Mai Thai 4 stars for good reason - I've always been VERY pleased with the food (the weekly/daily specials are usually great) - but I am never blown away, plus I think it's a shade...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been disappointed by the food here. I'm a big fan of the spring rolls although they are a bit greasy (but who would order a spring roll if they weren't in the mood for something greasy?)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had great success finding good Thai food in the area. Mai Thai is probably the best of the lot, though not without some caveats. The dining area has a great huge window facing the river,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why everyone is hating ... I thought this was very good Thai food. I had the Pad Mee, which was pretty awesome. And my husband had a seafood dish. And we really enjoyed the crispy spring...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Mai Thai! The Old Town location is perfect for entertaining friends or family who are in town as it's at the end of King Street (you can take the free shuttle from the King St. metro) and right...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the food. The prices were reasonable. I had the Pad Thai and my husband got drunken noodles.. both with tofu. Both were very good! Their tofu is really good. They cook it just right....
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mai Tai is a great place to go for those times when your choice of restaurant is weighed least heavily on the food. They can usually handle pretty good sized groups, the interior is moderately...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Thai food I have ever had stateside. I'm in love.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I went to Alexandria for 4 nights and ate there every single night.(either as dinner, take out or after dinner drink, late night snack...) Their drinks are innovative (try the ginger mai...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dining at Mai Thai Alexandria is a bit like getting a date with a supermodel. She looks good from the outside, and she's impressive to your friends, and makes you feel just a bit cooler...but quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am definitely a fan of this place. This is one of my favorite spots for people watching. The Old Town Trolley pulls up across the street every few minutes and you get to watch tourists mill about in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what others say. I know my Thai food and I really like Mai Thai. The service and atmosphere are quite pleasing and I always enjoy my meals at Mai Thai. I particularly recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really craving Asian food and didnt want to go far. So, I thought I'd give Mai Thai a try. It's an OK place. I was seated inside, by the window. If it wasnt for the glass window, I would have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in for lunch early in the week, and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Service was quick, and servers other than mine would refill my drink if they saw it was empty.The garden rolls had a flavor...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad Thai venue, but not great either. When I came here, the food came in a not-so-swift fashion, with appetizers arriving contemporaneously with the main courses. We ordered standard Green...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Trendy, sterile place with good, somewhat overpriced Thai food in an...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mai Thai is the best its great for Thai food! I adore this spot! The food is always soooo goooood and the location is perfect! It right near the water in OLD TOWN, therefore, once you finish eating...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Based on drinks only... we wanted to find something close to the water where we could enjoy a few drinks and *hear* one another in a relaxed setting. This bar looked inviting from the outside, and we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place.The funky decor upstairs is great and the food is awesome! The service was great and we love the Pad Thai :) We haven't sat outdoors but feel they could make it more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Full disclosure.. I've met very few Thai restaurants (that offer dishes free of fish sauce) that I didn't like. Give me a good interpretation of drunken noodles or a curry, and you are a-ok in my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding local Thai restaurant. Elegant interior, plus outdoor seating. Sit upstairs for lovely views of the river. I live and work in Old Town, and this is a fave among my coworkers and I.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
mai thai has unoffensive food and terribly slow and, im guessing, inexperienced service. our server wasnt rude as some other yelpers have experienced, but just....ineffective. when i was a server (in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were staying at the Gaylord National Harbor across the river, and took a water taxi to get to Alexandria. My wife and I are both huge fans of thai food, so were excited to check out Mai Thai. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great location, above average food, quick service. On the downside, the menu is pretty limited. They have a nice little outdoor seating area.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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If you can manage a seat by the window, you will be treated to a beautiful view of the Alexandria waterfront. The food here is good and service was attentive. The half-wall separating the upper and lower floor...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service absolutely sucks here. The waiters are slow and you have to remind them a few times before (more like "if") they'd bring you condiments you ask for or even fill your water glass. While...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good Thai food with a lovely view of the Alexandria harbor. I had a ginger chicken stir fry which was quite good. The drinks are also worth your time, if a little light on the alcohol.The decor...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very cheap for thai food. The interior design is pretty modern. There are always pleanty of waitstaff so service is prompt and attentive. Not too mention its in Old Town and has outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I will start by saying that this location is an ugly redheaded stepchild version of the location in DC. It's nowhere near as good, in any capacity.Recently, 8 of us went out to celebrate a friend's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the heat of the moment, I would have likely given Mai Thai five and a half stars, but that is because I stopped there in the midst of a 40-mile bike ride because I was, along with my companions,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love Mai Thai in DC but after trying 4 times at MT-alexandria, I am determined not to go back there again. First of all, the price is at least a couple of bucks higher than DC for the same dish with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The combination of location, food, and atmosphere make this a good place to dine in Old Town. I especially like the green curry, my standard at any Thai restaurant. There's a great view out the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When going for Thai, this probably wouldn't be my first pick, but it definitely wouldn't be my last either. A group of co-workers and I came here to celebrate a birthday of our resident spicy Asian...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, but depend on the disk. Service is not that good maybe because the waitree are from Thai.. not sure.King Street restaurant wasn't the best choice in the area, but OK for regular dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in a green mood apparently when I ordered the Green Mango Salad and the Green Vegetable Curry for lunch. Both dishes were very good and spicy. The mango salad was very fresh and spicy, I would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Finally decided to try this Thai restaurant at the bottom of King Street hugging the water. We came here early on a Sunday evening, and were seated immediately in front of the huge windows...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thai food is one of my favorite foods. If you are looking for something more authentic I would take a look at some of the restaurants in Falls Church. They certainly aren't as posh as Mai Thai but the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food here is pretty mediocre (but not bad) however the location is great if you get a table with a water view. the decor and prices are reaching for slightly upscale which all in all makes it a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pleasantly surprised...keep in mind, I live in the OC in So. Cal and we go to Thai town for dinner on a regular basis. Not including I have traveled throughout Thailand on several occasion. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Arrived at 10:25 p.m. and it closes at 11. Had the usual "servers cleaning around us" scene that you might expect close to closing. But at 10:40 our waitress came around and told us the kitchen and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
And my quest for decent Asian food in the D.C area continues with a recent visit to Mai Thai..I will have to say that I was pleasantly surprised..not only was the food really good..but outside...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As far as Thai food goes, this place is pretty useless. I've had the drunken noodles and the duck salad. Both were ok, nothing special. They weren't terribly sweet, but I try very hard to order a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very happy with this restaurant. I love Thai food, and having just to moved to the area from Los Angeles, I was scared I would never find a place I would be happy with. I will state its not the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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My co-workers and I went here on our lunch hour and this place was packed. We had to park across the street at colonial parking for $10 bucks becuase all the street parking was full. This little place is two...
menupages.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Agree with other reviewers about the food... rather than making spicy, flavorful Thai food, it's toned down to be palatable to the hoards of tourists. Great location!
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing amazing in terms of thai food. I still have yet to discover a thai restaurant that rises above the rest. They do have great prices for the location.
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We sat at the Bar and had a great time. The decor is ... well a little too much for me. Is there such a thing as Too Asian ? The food on the other hand was excellent. The service was good, everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was good, and it has views of the Potomac (VA side). Steph is right in that the Thai Iced Tea is good. I think the entrees are of a good portion but lack zest. Would be a nice place to take...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is located at the very end of King Street in Old Town Alexandria, right next to the water. Decor is very new asian and all the wait staff seem to be fob thai - except the hostess....
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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Mai Thai is a cafe in Alexandria. Parking near he is usually never a problem so you can get easily in and out. The prices are very reasonable and they have the option of dining-in or dining-out. The f...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Mai Thai is a walk-in restaurant, more like a cafe but with better choices. There is really no interesting decor, but the food is interesting. You can order take-in or get it to go, and there is a v...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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welcoming thai serenity with a killer view...
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