ANN THAI CUISINE

Wish I can give 10 stars for food and service! On this very cold supposed to get snow day, I wanted to trek to Norfolk to try Ann Thai. Drive to this place twice before: once unexpectedly closed (emergency?) and then they’re not open on Mondays! The reviews rave about khao soi beef noodle soup. It was ready in 10 minutes less. Smells so good! And the owner came out to serve, took a picture of her creation and even asked if I wanted hot water!!! Such wonderful personal service. And I had the pleasure of meeting Ann, the very friendly and warm owner. She offered hot water and a little bit of Iced Thai tea. She shared that she opened a year ago and that within a few months her restaurant has earned accolades as best restaurant in Norfolk in 2025. I can see why! The food here is delicious! I definitely have found the best Thai restaurant. Everyone needs to come to try this restaurant. Trust me you will thank me later 🤭

If I could give MORE than five stars, I would! We love Thai food. We travel a ton, so we always explore Thai restaurants. First of all, we arrived very near closing, but they could not have been more gracious and welcoming. This is a family run business and they made us feel like a part of their family. In addition to the items we ordered, they even brought us a couple of their favorites to try for no charge. Above and beyond! We had wings, spring rolls, beef drunken noodles….and the complimentary crab rangoons and Thai tea and coffee. Everything was cooked to perfection. Hot, super fresh, and flavorful. It was SO good that we ordered three additional entrees to go and enjoy at home. We highly recommend this place. You can taste the LOVE in everything they serve.

We stopped by a random restaurant just to grab something to eat, and suddenly found ourselves in an incredible place where high-quality food and true chef craftsmanship come together with warm hospitality, coziness, and the genuinely welcoming spirit of the owners. The THAI CRAB OMELETTE is absolutely outstanding, it was truly unforgettable!! A perfect balance of flavors, cooked with so much care and skill that you can taste the love in every bite. This place is a real hidden gem. We’ll definitely be stopping here every time we pass through Norfolk, and I’ll be recommending it to all my friends so they don’t miss the chance to try this amazing food. If you’re anywhere nearby — go. You won’t regret it!

What an incredible experience! Easily the best Thai food I’ve had in a long time. The Tom Yum soup was absolutely delicious, full of depth, rich with lemongrass and galangal, and with just the right amount of tanginess. The Pad Kra Pow was fantastic too, perfectly balanced with those classic notes of fish sauce, garlic, and chili. The owners were super welcoming and kind, providing the kind of warm, genuine service that makes you feel like you’ve been invited into their home. If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. Highly recommend Ann Thai Cuisine — truly extraordinary food and hospitality!

Anne and T have the best business in town! The food is exquisite and you should definitely try the Thai Tea and the Crispy Chicken Panang. The customer service is unmatched; Anne is always offering samples and they’ll all make you come back for more!

We are enjoyed the foods and the spicy 🌶️. The owner is friendly and welcoming. She also gave us and the other table Thai iced tea in a sample to try.

The owner is fantastic and very caring when it comes to the customers and food she makes. T was my server and we had fun conversations about our time in the service so I honestly feel like that was already a great start. However, the food was just AMAZING, so good in fact that I will be returning for the SAAP wings everytime I am in port. Genuinely some of the best food I've had in my life and with the free thai tea and rice given to me it just made this a 100/10. Please please PLEASE support this restaurant because the food and people here are amazing

The service and food was phenomenal! The staff was so friendly and the Pad Thai was really great. I've eaten a lot of different Pad Thai from different places, and this was one of the best I've ever had! I especially loved the Green Thai Tea, it was so creamy and yummy! I ate here while visiting, and I'll have to come back just to eat here again!

Saying something is "the best ever" shouldn't be taken lightly. But its without a doubt that Ann Thai Cuisine is the best Thai food that I've ever had the pleasure of having. We drove 7 hours to be here, and would gladly do it again. The food, drinks, service, and just everything was so amazing. We got to speak with the wonderful owner personally, as well as the kind gentleman working the front of the store. We had the Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao, Thai Iced Tea and Matcha Thai Iced Tea. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. This restaurant deserves all their accolades and more! The only thing to watch out for is that there were quite a few potholes in the parking lot, but that's not something in their control!

This was the best Thai food I've ever had. Everything about the experience was next level. I've never left a yelp review before but I felt so inclined to do so because of the quality of the food. You can tell there's real love put into their recipes. The owner was so incredibly sweet. Run don't walk!!!

A Must-Try Thai Gem! We had an amazing dining experience at Ann Thai Cuisine! Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. From appetizers to main courses, each plate came in generous portions that definitely filled us up--no one left hungry! The ingredients were fresh, the presentation was beautiful, and the service was friendly and attentive. You can really taste the authenticity in every bite. We'll definitely be coming back for more. Highly recommended if you're craving quality Thai food!

Ambiance was not that great, but dang the food was on point. Bought a lot of food. Spent $100 and fed 6 people well. My wife has never had Thai food, and she said we will go back. With just the two of us so we can save money! The spring rolls and Pad sweet and sour with chicken are. AMAZING! Pad Cashew Nut was delightful as well, you can add spice and we did on one of them. We are here for a month, and plan on eating it again after the kids all leave!

This is one of those don't judge a book by its cover and a true hidden gem. I walked into Ann Thai Cuisine not knowing what to expect, but I walked out feeling like I had just visited home. Having recently been stationed in Norfolk, I've been missing that sense of familiarity, comfort, and genuine human warmth and somehow, Ann and her family delivered all of that within a single meal. What sets this place apart isn't just the amazing food (and trust me, it is AMAZING). It's the hospitality , the kind that you can't fake, the kind that reminds you of family. This is a true FAMILY OWNED and family-run business, and you can feel it the moment you step inside. Ann, the owner herself, is the heart of the restaurant. She cooks every dish with such obvious love and authenticity, and whenever she has a spare moment, she comes out to greet her customers like they're guests in her own home. At one point, I was halfway through my curry when she came by and asked if I wanted more. Before I could even respond, she gently took my plate, dashed back to the kitchen, and returned with a fresh, generous serving. I couldn't help but laugh. I felt so taken care of, in a way I didn't realize I needed. Moments like that don't happen at just any restaurant. And the Thai tea? She gives out to all the to goers and she gave me not just a free refill but one to go. She just loves sharing her culture and connecting with the people who walk through her doors. That alone tells you everything about this place. I didn't even talk much about the food, did I? It was my first time there, but I can say with full confidence that every dish is made with intention, with love, and with a level of authenticity that's hard to find nowadays. And the best part? It's AFFORDABLE!!! Real, hearty, lovingly prepared food that doesn't break the bank. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this spot. Ann greeted me with such warmth that there's absolutely no hesitation about going back- in fact, I'm already looking forward to it. If you're reading this and wondering whether to try it, I promise you won't regret it. And if you don't believe me, the other five-star reviews will back me up. Thank you, Ann. I'll be seeing you again soon!! Haha

I've eaten some of the best Thai food all over the area and world . I've eaten it in Phuket, Bangkok , Portland Oregon, Seattle, Southern California .. all over Hampton Roads. I went here Thursday by myself and immediately came back with my wife on Sunday (we live in Newport News) . She said it is the best green curry she's tasted . I had the Khao Soi Beef.. it changed my life ! AMAZING . I will be speaking Thai fluently with the amount of visits I see myself making to this place lol ! It was cozy ambience and the people were so inviting and friendly. The cook came out and offered us some delicious Thai tea also. This place is perfection . 10 out 10

This is a very new establishment that has opened in the Wards corner location. They are very friendly and very good at customer service. They do provide dine in as well. Two and four seat tables. Soft music and smooth lightning inside. The food has yet to disappoint me, and this makes a few times for me returning. I have yet to try the food tonight, so I will be back with an update. PS always tip during the holiday season.

After three visits, and only being open for a little less than three weeks, I am now ready to make a call. This is the best Thai restaurant within the city limits of Norfolk, Virginia. Ann Thai Cuisine opened on November 3rd in Norfolk's historic Wards Corner Shopping Center, which was once hailed as "The Times Square Of The South" after World War 2. The previous occupant of its building space was Tokyo Express, which closed earlier this year. It is stationed to the immediate right of Kin's Wok 2 and in the same section of the shopping complex where Headlights is located just a few doors away. If you know, you know. It is owned and operated by a super friendly Thai couple, and their daughter comes in to help out when available. The wife is the Chef and exudes a great deal of passion for her cooking. A friendly greeting awaits you as you enter. Their counter is at the front to the left, and their dining tables are located in a corridor row to the right that runs from the front to the back. After my three visits, I have tried the following so far. THAI ICED TEA: Their version was initially a bit too sweet for my tastes, and had a bit too much ice for me as well. Once the ice settled down, its sweetness began to mellow and the flavors of the tea came through nicely. My Rating: 4 Stars. THAT PINK MILK: Also known as Nom Yen, this is a classic sweet iced beverage from Thailand. It is made from a fusion of Milk and Sala Syrup, made from the Salak Fruit, which provides its distinctive pink color. Their version was incredibly refreshing and delicious. Its level of ice and sweetness was just right for me from start to finish. My Rating: 5 Stars. PRIK NAM PLA: This is not on the menu, as it is a Thai condiment that consists of Thai Chilies, Fish Sauce, Lime Juice, Garlic, and Shallots. Their Chef seemed surprised that I knew what it was and whipped me up an excellent version to help spice up my food. I even asked for more. My Rating: 5 Stars. DRUNKEN NOODLES: Large Rice Noodles Stir-Fried with Tomato, Broccoli, Carrot, Bell Pepper, Garlic, Onion, and Thai Basil. This dish was listed under the Noodles section of their menu with your choice of protein, and mine was Chicken. This dish also goes by the name of Pad Kee Mao and is believed to have originated from the Central Plains region of Thailand. My portion size was abundantly filling and flavorful as well. The wide rice noodles delivered a fresh and chewy taste and texture. My only wish is that it came with Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) instead of western style Broccoli. Chinese Broccoli is used in the traditional Thai recipes for this and other Thai Noodle dishes such as Lad Na and Pad See Ew. The flavors of the other ingredients came through well. My Rating: 4 Stars. KHAO MUN GAI: Steamed Chicken with Ginger, Rice, Cilantro, Cucumber, Soup, and Ginger Sauce. This one was listed under the Main Dishes section of their menu. Khao Mun Gai is the Thai version of Hainanese Chicken & Rice, which is a popular dish throughout all of Southeast Asia. The version I had here hit all the right notes and compared favorably to others I've enjoyed elsewhere. The steamed chicken was delightfully moist and tender, and the flavors of the other ingredients came together beautifully, My Rating: 5 Stars. KHAO SOI CHICKEN: A Famous Northern Thai Coconut Curry Dish with Chicken Thigh, Egg Noodles, Pickled Mustard, Red Onion, Lettuce, Fried Chilies, and Crispy Egg Noodles. This dish was listed under the Noodle Soups section of their menu. This was one of the best versions of this dish I have enjoyed anywhere. The Chicken Thigh meat was melt in your mouth tender, and the Coconut Curry broth was delightfully rich and thick with an incredible depth of flavor: My Rating: 5 Stars. TARO PEARLS: This was a Dessert dish I enjoyed during my last visit. It consisted of Taro Chunks in a bowl of steamed and delightfully sweet Coconut Milk. It was rich and delicious. My Rating: 5 Stars. The service I have received has been friendly and exceptionally accommodating with each of my visits. Their owners bend over backwards to please with a tremendous amount of enthusiasm. The main thing on my wish list is that they will eventually find a source for Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) for their Lad Na, Pad See Ew, and Drunken Noodles, as used in the traditional Thai recipes for these dishes. Otherwise, and in the meantime, this new Thai restaurant is off to an outstanding start. Their composite food score and outstanding service combined together to round up easily to my 5-star rating. I am looking forward to my future visits and enjoying some more of their Thai delicacies and friendly hospitality. NOTE: All of my photos have not yet attached themselves to my review. However, they did manage to attach themselves to the Main Photos page of this business.

If I could give MORE than five stars, I would! We love Thai food. We travel a ton, so we always explore Thai restaurants. First of all, we arrived very near closing, but they could not have been more gracious and welcoming. This is a family run business and they made us feel like a part of their family. In addition to the items we ordered, they even brought us a couple of their favorites to try for no charge. Above and beyond! We had wings, spring rolls, beef drunken noodles....and the complimentary crab rangoons and Thai tea and coffee. Everything was cooked to perfection. Hot, super fresh, and flavorful. It was SO good that we ordered three additional entrees to go and enjoy at home. We highly recommend this place. You can taste the LOVE in everything they serve.

The service and food was phenomenal! The staff was so friendly and food was delicious! The Green Thai Tea was super creamy and yummy. I visited from out of state, and I'll have to come back just to eat here again!

Me and my buddy have come here atleast once a week (closer to 3 times a week). It probably one of the best Thai food places around. We've gotten almost everything in the menu but why far the best meal would be the 51.Pla Lad Prik. Sweet and savory with a crunchy and tender fish. 21.Khao Soi Beef is too die for as well. 45.Pad Thai is always hits the spot whenever I crave it and the Thai Pink Milk on top of all this food makes the trips here well worth it. The owner is just the friendliest and sweetest women. she's makes the food all by herself to ensure it's done properly. She operates with 6 stoves to maximize her cooking ability. She's really dedicated to this restaurant and really show how much she cares.

Run don't walk!!! Thai is my favorite type of food, so we were excited to hear of a new Thai place.. We ordered 4 appetizers, 4 main dishes, 2 drinks, and 2 desserts. EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING. Pictures and descriptions attached. All of this food was around $100 plus tip. They gave us a free drink, free extra mango sticky rice and a free extra fresh roll. They did have seating, but we took it to go. I suggest calling in your order. There was only one person in the back (presumably Ann) and it took probably near an hour to cook everything. Call ahead to avoid a wait. But that being said, it was WELL worth the wait. We will be back!!!

Ann Thai Cuisine is the new hot spot thai restaurant to go to. The owners there are very sweet. They saw us loving thai tea and gave us extra glass of thai tea for free. Their daughter is the waitress and is very sweet as well. All my friends had a high review of their dishes. I had the tom yum. It was very delicious and flavorful and the amount was a lot. All the dishes had a lot more amount of food than an average thai restaurant, which we really appreciated. My friend who had the green curry said it was a little more spicy than she thought it was, but it was worth finishing. Make sure you ask about the spice levels there because they will assume your spice tolerance to be a little bit high. It was a very nice experience and I will definitely come here again. They have their own parking with the rest of the shops in the strip. It is definitely worth dining here.

Ann Thai Cuisine is located in a small strip mall, with easy parking. It was my first time visiting Ann Thai Cuisine and I must say the food was soooo darn delicious! I have eaten at a lot of Thai food restaurants across the country. Yet the flavors of the Tom Yum soup and Stir Fried Pad Mix Vegetable with Chicken, at Ann Thai Cuisine, had unique flavors that were extremely delicious and different than what I have grown accustomed to at other restaurants. I would definitely eat here again, when I visit Virginia from Illinois.

I feel bad I didn't get a more appetizing photo of the food but the flavors were amazing! I went back to Thailand for culinary school and the khao soi here was comparable to my chef's who has cooked for the Thai royal family. If you don't like this restaurant, you simply don't like Thai food.

Found a little hole in the wall Thai place & IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. This is the BEST curry/thai place I've ever been to! The service was great & food was phenomenal

Amazing food and amazing service. The southeast Asian hospitality that I know and love shines bright in the owners and I always love coming here! I never get the chance to take pics of the food bc I'm too excited to dig in they have a variety of options, different from typical choices you'd see in restaurants around the area, give them a try!

My fiancee ordered food from this place, and the Pad Thai was . She also got a small Tom Yum, and the Mango sticky rice. Had to come back and order the Crab Fried Rice with the large Tom Yum and Fresh Rolls! Glad she found this little gem, will definitely keep coming back. Everything that I've ordered so far has been great. Probably the best Thai Restaurant in the area!

The food is delicious and the owner came to our table twice asking if we liked the food. Good portions and quality.

OUTSTANDING!!! Small family run business with great authentic Thai food. Don't let the strip mall appearance dissuade you. No beer or wine.... Just great food prepared by nice people.

Wow! Great new Thai spot near Norfolk Naval Base. I highly suggest them for take out! Their mild spice is quite spicy already so I would be very careful on their spice levels! I ordered take-out but the place was simple and small, a couple tables on the side. Service was great and fast!

Amazing food and great customer service! I got the pad Thai with beef and shrimp. Their tea is amazing!

I stopped here based on a 757Foodie post on Facebook. I ordered mixed vegetable pad Thai and money bags. The food was amazing. I will be honest I don't order pad Thai on a regular and haven't had it in a long time and when I've had it in the past, it was shrimp not veggie. I feel like a remember nuts and stuff on top. This was very flavorful, and not dry at all. I liked that it didn't have nuts on top. But the money bags is where it's at! Those were the best!! Glass noodles inside crispy deliciousness I highly recommend checking it out!!

Annie and her husband are so hospitable. She is so sweet, humble and grateful for your patronage. The food is amazing. I had delicious coconut soup with Shrimp. I had it before and I will have it again. I had pineapple fried rice with shrimp that was delivered in a fresh pineapple and I had to bring some home. My husband loved his appetizer and his pad Thai. I recommend it to everyone. It's a new business and I love to support a new business especially one with delicious food. Jodi and Steven

From the appetizers to the entrees and desserts everything was amazing and tasty. Highly recommend!

Food was incredible and the service was wonderful. They really care about what they do and you can taste it. New favorite Thai spot for sure!

Delicious as Thai food goes but what took it over the top was the AMAZING customer service from the husband and wife team! Great job guys! Keep doing what you're doing and you'll go far! HOOYAHHH Navy!! See you all again soon.

A delightful, family-owned Thai restaurant with authentic, scrumptious cuisine that reminds me of my childhood. The service is always accompanied by a friendly smile. The prices are reasonable and the food worth it. I highly recommend you visit Ann's Thai Cuisine, you will not regret it.

This place is fire. You getting off work and wanna feel at home? Come here. Was a recommendation from my wonderful cook manager. Food and service is amazing. Small, but very cute. Can bring family here. Seated our table of 3 near AC and the woman serving us took well care of us. Came here at a perfect time. Thai tea wasn't too sweet, not too watery just perfect. You know they care about their product. Worth the buck and labor. My order: stir fry pad eggplant w/ chicken. Spicy level: 2 --was so very delicious on a warm, rainy day.

My husband and I stopped on our way through town and it was amazing Thai food. I had the Thai tea, fresh rolls with shrimp and a few bites of shrimp pad Thai. My husband had the wings and fried shrimp rolls and some of my pad Thai. He said they were some of the best wings he has ever had. The service was also amazing.

This is my new favorite Thai restaurant. I placed a take out order from Ann Thai today, the service was quick and the staff were polite and friendly. The interior or the restaurant was very clean and had seating for small groups. I ordered the chicken pad thai and crab rangoon, both dishes were steaming hot and delicious. The crab rangoon tasted amazing and had perfectly fried thin wonton paper and the filling was rich and tasted freshly made. It was easily the best crab rangoon I've gotten from a restaurant. The chicken pad thai was flavorful and had a generous amount of meat in it. I was very pleased with the entire experience.

This was the very best fresh spring roll I have ever had. Stir fry and drunken noodle excellent also. Best Thai food in Norfolk.

Got the drunken noodle and it was the best I've ever had. Host who sat me noticed my car and stuck up a conversation about it. Cook (Ann? Owner?) came by my table and gave me a complimentary Thai tea. It was delish!

This place recommended to everyone love Thai original test. I love it and will come back again and again for sure

This is now my favorite restaurant in War's Corner. Such a nice family running it and the food is incredible!!!

This newly opened establishment is a gem, and is one of the best casual Thai restaurants in the Norfolk. The owner (a US Navy retiree) and his wife were very attentive and courteous. The food was excellent and tasty - generous portions as well. It was our first time here (family of 3), and we loved it!

Great service. Great food. Cute little place. I got the chicken pad see ew. You can tell everything is made homemade! Authentic Thai cuisine!

Wow. Food is exceptional, flavor profiles and quality is fantastic! It took me back to Thailand. I think this place is new...you'd better get in before this place starts getting crowded. I've been to all of the Thai places in the area....this place is my new favorite spot. Best in Norfolk and will rival Thai places in Va Beach and Hampton.

Customer service was very polite and helpful. Everything we ordered was awesome and definitely going back.

Best customer service i ever experienced! Very friendly, family oriented and food is 100/10 !! Best place in Virginia

Loved this food!! From crunchy egg rolls, savory coconut soup, spicy pad Thai (just spicy enough) and the crispy duck ... it was all fantastic. Go here.

Very good food and very welcoming owner and staff. All our dishes were good, but especially liked the pork pad see ew, crispy pork, beef soup and spring rolls. They also gave us some krispy wontons on the house that were good too.

Great couple and great food! I will be sharing this gem with family and friends. I'm so glad that they opened up on Granby St.

Really delicious Thai food and wonderfully friendly people. Highly recommend. Want to go to Thailand now.

6 of us had dinner tonight . Food and service was excellent . All of us had something different . Plenty of choices .We will return !

Food was delicious. Service was great, will definitely come back soon . I got the pad thai chicken with a side of spring rolls and steamed veggies.

The food was absolutely delicious. Best Thai food I've ever tried. The service was amazing. The owners are so kind and friendly. Owners are so helpful and proud of what they serve. I live pretty far but definitely will be coming back. New favorite Thai place!!!

Best everything. Ever. Must have. Cannot wait to go back. A+++++++++++++++++++ (and as many more +'s and stars as needed for the minimum 85 characters required by Yelp)

This place has amazing Thai food. The service was great, and they were very appreciative for my business. Very clean and inviting. I had shrimp pad Thai and the flavors were awesome. I can't wait to try other things. Finally excited for somewhere close to go for great Thai food.