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Crystal Thai Restaurant

4819 1st Street North, Arlington, VA 22203
703-522-1311
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Ranked #236 of 413 restaurants in Arlington
Cuisines: Thai
Most recent review
- May 10, 2013
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Arlington, VA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

My wife and I have gone to Cyrstal Thai on average about twice a year over the past 5 years. We always enjoyed lunch there even though the service was uneven. Well, today I experienced a poor meal AND poor service. First, we ordered the $6.95 pork and shrimp spring rolls. After I bit into it, I realized it was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013 via mobile

Stopped for lunch with office team, ordered spicy chicken fried rice and it was delicious. The service was good.

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Fairfax, Virginia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

We have been voing to CrystalThai for years and have been suprised recently at how busy it has become. You actually need reservations some nights. The food is as good as always but the service, while efficient, isn't as gracious as it used to be. Their delivery continues to be some of the best in the area.

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Arlington, Virginia
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38 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2012

Nice casual atmosphere, but not flip flops casual. Friendly staff. Thai ice tea (sweet) is great, as is the crispy catfish. The sauce that comes with the crispy catfish is addictive.

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10 restaurant reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2012

We have been to Thailand and the food there is VERY spicy. At Crystal the food is very flavorful. The portions are generous and the atmosphere and wait staff are excellent. It brings back fond memories of our foreign trip. It has an adequate parking lot as you really need to drive there. We have driven on numerous occasions from... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Such excellent food in this family-run restaurant! I've never had better Thai anywhere, and I've eaten it all over the world. Drunken noodles are a must. Every time I'm in Northern Virginia I make it a point to eat here. It's easy to underestimate because it's located in a small strip mall next to an Outback Steakhouse. But if you're... More

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Gainesville, Virginia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2011

Crystal Thai is an friendly, informal restaurant serving really good Thai food in the Falls Church/Arlington, Virginia area. We usually start with an appetizer such as spicy squid and then share duck, pork or seafood specialites. In season they serve excellent soft shell crab with a choice of sauces. The restaurant is open later than many in the area. Parking... More

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Miami, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2009

When my husband and I were dating and living in Arlington, this was our go-to place. We were just out of college and broke and this was our only luxury. Whenever family or friends came to visit, we would always take them to Crystal Thai. Several times I ordered Crystal Thai at home when I started feeling unwell, and I... More

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McLean, VA
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10 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2009

What else can I say but that this place consistently puts out the best Thai food in the area. The Pad Talay is an absolute must. So is the Tom Kak Eye soup (I know I butchered the spelling, but give me a break), all of the curry dishes, and all of the basics dishes. To top it off, the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2009

Consistently very good Thai.

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