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Crystal Thai Restaurant: Restaurant Reviews

4819 1st Street North, Arlington, VA 22203
703-522-1311
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Ranked #235 of 404 restaurants in Arlington
Cuisines: Thai
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- Nov 5, 2012
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Fairfax, Virginia
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6 restaurant reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Not as quiet as it used to be”
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.

  • Visited November 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Arlington, Virginia
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38 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Lovely neighborhood Thai restaurant”
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.

  • Visited September 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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“From NY to Thailand”
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 NYC. The prime purpose is something else but we find time to dine at Crystal Thai.

  • Visited August 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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“Worth the trip from anywhere in NoVA”
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 accessible to Route 50 in NoVA, you must go!

  • Visited May 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Gainesville, Virginia
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15 restaurant reviews
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“Our Favorite Thai Restaurant in Falls Church/Arlington Area”
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 is no problem. They also deliver within a limited area.

  • Visited June 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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