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Thaiphoon South

1301 South Joyce St, Pentagon Row, Arlington, VA 22202
703 413 8200
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Ranked #189 of 438 restaurants in Arlington
Price range: $20 - $35
Cuisines: Thai
Good for: Families with children, Outdoor seating
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Good for: Families with children, Outdoor seating
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Washington, DC
Top Contributor
109 reviews 109 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

I have eaten here a number of times when shopping or meeting colleagues for lunch. While there is nothing unusual about this Thai restaurant, i've enjoyed my meals. The room is quiet enough that you can have a conversation without difficulty, especially in the booths. If you are in the mood for Thai food and in the area, it is... More

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See 3 more reviews by Decoamie for Arlington
Woodbridge
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37 reviews 37 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

The bride and I have eaten here about four times and it really hasn't failed us yet. The bride tends to pick something different every time and I tend to stay with a staple entree (Shrimp Pad Thai) and different appetizers. Service is sometimes hit or miss and we often joke about the rudeness--reaching over a patrons eating area to... More

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Chicopee, Massachusetts
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

I traveled to Arlington regularly for four years and Thaiphoon became my Sunday dinner mainstay. The pad thai is second to none, the appetizers are incredible, and the menu has even more! Beautifully decorated restaurant, nice new bar and friendly staff. You get what you pay for and this really is the best and worth it.

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See 5 more reviews by mfb98 for Arlington
Arlington, Virginia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

The restaurant is located in Pentagon Row, just behind the Pentagon City Shopping Center so it is accessible by car or Metro. Great location. The food is a little uneven in quality, however. We had an appetizer that was curried potatoes in a wonton wrapper that was delicious. My husband had a seafood dish with mussels and squid that he... More

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See 12 more reviews by Pat D for Arlington
Saint Louis, Missouri
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31 reviews 31 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2012

I used to live in the area, and was back for work. I raced to one of my favs and it didn't disappoint. I always get Spicy Beef Salad and Chicken Panang and Thai restaurants and at Thaiphoon they were heaven!

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See 6 more reviews by Anne2StLouis for Arlington
Washington DC, District of Columbia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2012

This is one of those restaurants where many of the customers aren't Asian, but one that has more of a hipster vibe where people like to say that they had Thai food here. The happy hour is decent (it's hard to have a bad happy hour) and the food was verryyyy salty. Not good. For nearby Thai food, I'd recommend... More

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See 2 more reviews by dc20202 for Arlington
Baltimore, MD
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26 restaurant reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Good variety of Thai food. Good range of mild to extra spicy dishes. Decent selection of wines by the glass. Good customer service.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2011

Very pleased with the variety of great restaurants---makes it hard to choose where to eat!

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Wheaton, IL
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2010

Best spring rolls I've had. I'm not an expert but the taste and presentation was very good! I'm eating a garlic chicken dish as I type this. Thin breading, serious garlic, and excellent flavor. Good choice for a night out. Trendy decor keeps this place modern. Nice touch!

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Washington, DC
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16 restaurant reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2009

The restaurant may be in a great location in Pentagon Row, but the quality of the food and the service were mediocre. I had the duck curry, which had nothing but skin and fat for the duck meat. The server did not seem interested at all in rectifying the situation. My wife had a dish that was supposed to have... More

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