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Mai Thai

6 King St, Olde Towne, Alexandria, VA 22314-3227
703-548-0600
Ranked #43 of 307 restaurants in Alexandria
4.0 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Cuisines: Asian, Thai
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Neighborhood: Old Town
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Alexandria, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

I've been eating at the Alexandria Mai Thai for at least ten years, average once a week. The food is excellent. The ambiance is terrific, the interior design of Mai Thai is beautiful. The outdoor seating is good, because Mai Thai sits at the foot of King Street in Old Town Alexandria near the river, where the street traffic is... More

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Ft. Hunt, VA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

This is a must do in Old Town. Right on the river at the end of King Street this really cute restaurant is funky, and the food is delectable. We go at least once a week for the chicken satay and garden rolls. Service is excellent, and food is delectable. Very inexpensive, yet the restaurant is upscale enough for date... More

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maryland
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

My first experience with Thai food and it wasn't enjoyable. Was able to score a great seat upstairs by the window which allowed for some people watching, watching the boats on the Potomac, and watching the planes descending into National. The food, however, was quite disappointing. I had a noodle dish with shrimp - can't remember the name. When the... More

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Washington
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

There is something that happens to restaurants that debut with flourish and praise. They generally have no place to go but down. Such is the case with Mai Thai in Old Town Alexandria, VA. There is now a sameness to the Thai dishes. Just ordinary. Service is indifferent, as if the servers are poorly motivated by management. While the dishes... More

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40 reviews 40 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Mai Thai is a stone's throw from the Poatomac River in the upscale Old Town setion of Alexandria. There are many tempting eateries in this area we were visiting and took a chance on MAI THAI. We were certainly glad we did because this is the best Pad Thai I have had the pleasure to eat. I was kind of... More

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bryans road
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

I have expereince this resturant in the evening before and I would have rated there food above average, however this time. The food was not prepared well, The noodles were over cooked & the rice sticky. We requested to be seated upstairs by a window for the view of the water. The hostee was not pleased to seat us there.... More

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Auburn, MA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

We were able to get a table upstairs on a Saturday night at 6:30pm, by the window. Our son loved looking at the boats on the Potomac. They don't have a kids menu, but they do have high chairs. The food was really good.

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Alexandria, Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Mai Thai is our "go to" spot in Old Town. The decor is hip and modern and the service is incredible. All of the food is very fresh and tasty. We always get appetizers, a main entree and get the sticky mango rice for dessert, it is to die for. This place has been consistently great for the many years... More

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Alexandria
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

This restaurant is very beautiful and is in a great location. Inside you have the option of sitting upstairs to enjoy the view and peace. Or sitting downstairs at the bar to watch sports. That is the coolest thing about it - a sports bar where you can eat Thai food? Yum! The decor is beautiful though, and it is... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Great location by the river, outdoor seating and the decor inside is really nice. I like to sit on the upper level as you have a nice view of the river and they have these huge lights and colorful decor that hangs from the ceiling over the open 1st floor. The food is good and consistent and the small bar... More

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