Nora C.
Yelp
Chadar Thai Ratings: 3.8/5
Food: 3.75/5 - I am a big fan of Thai food, and my goal is to try all Thai places in the Richmond area. Chadar Thai was close to my gym, and I heard pretty good things about them from my sister, so I invited her and some of my other friends here for dinner. Dinner was solid, but just your typical Thai spots here. Please see the description of the green curry that I got here.
- Green Curry w/ Chicken [GET]: I like the green curry a lot, it was packed with flavors and spices. It has a lighter consistency and not as thick or creamy as other green curries I have had, but still tasty. Ingredients such as the eggplants, bamboo shoots, and peppers were fresh and cooked perfectly. I wasn't a big fan of the chicken, it was slightly overcooked and hard to chew at times. I wished it was more tender and juicy. I got medium for my spicy level, but if you are into spicy food, then get American or the Thai hot. Solid choice here, but I have had better curries in RVA.
Ambiance: 3.75/5 - It is located in a strip shopping center, right next to Big Lots and from the exterior, it doesn't really look like a restaurant. However, interior was better than expected when you step in; it's super causal and dimly lit. It was clean, spacious, and quiet too. There's a plenty of tables and booths available for indoor dining, so this is an ideal place for a date if you are looking for somewhere quiet. Looks like a hole-in-the-wall place, but elevated in a way.
Price: 4/5 - The prices listed here are based on the type of protein you select. I got the chicken green curry for $12.95, and I believe it increases to $15.95 for the seafood combo. The price is pretty standard and similar to most Thai places here in RVA. In terms of worthiness, I'd say it's a good spot for a satisfying dinner, and definitely will fill you up. I just have a big appetite, so I was just okay.
Service: 3.75/5 - There was only one staff working, but it wasn't too busy. He was polite and friendly, bought us water as soon as we sat down and took our orders. Although when I ask for food suggestions, he seems impatient and was very vague about it and was not that helpful. It was an okay experience, and he checked in with us once, so I am not complaining too much.
BLUF: Decent and affordable Thai place, and I liked my experience there. I do not see myself returning anytime soon as I am trying to try all the different Thai places in the area at the moment. If you do stop by, I recommend their Thai curries and skip on the noodles, since most of my friends there were not a fan of their noodles dish.