Thai Diner

Quaint, hole in the wall Thai joint. The staff was incredibly friendly and remembered me from a previous visit. Their food is top notch. The table shared an ordered of Calamari (so good!!) and I ordered their Pad See Ew with Tofu and a glass of Plum Wine. Will definitely be back. I want to try some of their specials!

The pork fried rice is amazing. So are the spring rolls. The talapia was fried really good, and the brown gravy was perfect with it and the rice. The cucumber salad is a little bit too sweet, but other than the food is really good.

Quality of food is consistently good with lots of flavor & generous portions. We love dining-in as the service is excellent and the atmosphere is welcoming.

Not what I expected based on some of the previous positive reviews. The entree lacked the traditional Thai seasoning. The meal ranked last among taste when compared to other Thai restaurants that I have visited in the local area.

I’ve been ordering here for many years - I left a 5 star review awhile back under my Archaic Va account. I love the Thai diner delight - it’s my go to comfort dish unfortunately the last two times it has lacked flavor. The broth was weak not the usual flavor (missing something). Maybe it’s a new cook /learning. However the drunken noodle was great last time and the pad prik pao with chicken and togo was very good .

Tasteless entrées! Ordered two lunches and to my surprise both dishes were horrible. The meals were nicely displayed but had no flavor, no seasoning, no salt just BLAND almost like eating plain white rice.

Wonderful Pad Thai, Big spring rolls, and fried rice dishes are lovely. They are very good about adapting ti my allergen free requests. Swaping out sauces to be Gluten free and removing egg from dishes to make it safe for me. I order from them everytime in im Richmond. Highly recommend.

Update: Pad See Ew with Beef, Green Curry Chicken, and Pla Rad Prik were great. You can also order a spice tray on the side if you want to add additional heat or flavor to your dish. The liquid one with a vinegary flavor added the most heat of the four flavors. Nice spot with space and seating for about 40 people. The flavor of the Basil Thai and Drunken Noodle was very good. The sauce had just the right amount of sweetness. The heat for Thai Hot was pretty good. I'd like it even hotter but it's pretty hot. I really liked that they give two options of noodles for the Drunken Noodle: thin or flat. I'm not a fan of flat noodles but the thin noodles made the dish great. The Wonton Soup and Summer Rolls were good as well. The vegetables in the rolls and entrees all tasted very fresh.

Always have such an amazing experience at Thai Diner! Some of the best Thai food I have EVER had, no exaggeration. Everything is so flavorful and fresh. They give you a complimentary little salad at the beginning of every meal. Today I tried the panang curry and it blew my socks off! I am completely obsessed and can predict that I will need to come back for that on a regular basis. The pad see ew is also phenomenal! It's a small family owned business. They are very warm and welcoming. The first time I went there for lunch, I was in a bit of a hurry to eat bc I was on a lunch break. And the owner Rachel saw me rushing and told me 'you are welcome to stay as long as you like'. It really feels like you are having a homemade meal. They put a lot of care into what they do. The owner told me they eat all of the food that they have on their menu, they would never send out a dish to someone if it isn't up to their high standards. The service was super quick and the place is very cleanly. It is quaint and cozy. Definitely my favorite Thai place. So happy to have found this spot. 10/10

Went there just before closing time, so not the most appropriate to judge ambience or service. Had the curry puffs as appetizer which were quite decent. Ordered the yum Thai salad with beef, medo spice. Spice level was perfect if you enjoy spicy. But the salad was missing more to make it exciting. If I go back, I'll probably try something different.

So yummy! First time having Thai food. I would love to try more. The place mostly does carry out orders but we dined in. It's a small space and everything was clean and service was quick. My friend and I shared the apps for two which was the perfect app for two people. I loved the crab tempura and fried wontons. They had a special on crab and shrimp fried rice which so good. Make sure to ask for extra duck sauce. I got my order mild but you have the other of mild, medium, hot, and Thai hot. I also ordered a noodle wonton soup Togo and bought it for lunch the following day. Will definitely be back.

The amount of stars and reviews helped me decide to eat here The wraps are so good n not greasy n the peanut sauce is not too peanutty The pad Thai is very sweet n very saucy. I got the shrimp n good amount of shrimp given. I got the medium heat n it was perfect heat for me The Thai ice tea is delicious too

Thai Dinner is our go to pick up spot for Thai in the area. I have found their food preparation to be pretty consistent and I like that you can determine the spice level - mild, medium, hot or Thai hot. Mild is very mild, almost no spice. The other spice levels are true to descriptions Staff is friendly, though when they are busy, you can note the extra stress in their demeanor There is inside seating, though we have never dined in. It is a relatively small seating area. The menu is typical of a Thai spot. We've tried most things on the menu, though usually default to Pad Thai and Pad See Ew ( pictured below in the takeout containers)

The Tom kha and drunken noodles were perfect. Great flavor and spice. Great local place that is a must try

Loved the food service everything. We ordered Hot and it has good amount of heat which we enjoyed. A must visit place where they serve salad to everyone with water.

The food is always delicious and very authentic. I love the way they decorated you don't feel like you are in a strip mall. The owner is usually there and he is very nice and loves to talk.

I got their drunken noodles with tofu and it was yummy! The spice level was spicy enough as a medium spice level for me. It was an easy way to do take out by phone.

Just as delicious and fresh as my first visit over a decade ago. This hole in the wall always impresses.

I love this restaurant! We have only eaten in a couple of times, so I couldn't say much about the ambience in the restaurant. What matters is the food, and that is excellent! It is always ready quickly, the prices are reasonable, and it tastes excellent. A note about the spiciness level, when they ask you if you want something "Thai hot" be warned, they aren't kidding! Ordering takeout from this restaurant is a favorite for my wife and I to do date night at home. If you enjoy Thai food, I would recommend giving them a try.

We used to frequent the Thai Dinner regularly before the pandemic. Recently, my wife suggested we give it a try and we were pleased we did. I had Amazing Thai, a dish with chicken, broccoli, carrots and other veggies in a wonderful peanut sauce. My wife ordered Shrimp Pad Thai and loved it. The service was excellent and the wait staff and owner came to check on us. It is a very friendly place with nice people working there, many regular customers and reasonable prices. They even honored our old pre-pandemic punch card.

My go-to Thai spot, hands down. Always so delicious and wonderful service with JJ! The Pad Thai is my go-to, but their curries (especially the yellow curry w/noodles and tofu) seriously beyond! Their chili oil is great for every meal, and their spring rolls with that house-made dipping sauce is to die for. Do yourself a favor and go grab some!!

I was craving Thai food and decided to try Thai Diner again. I tried the food several years ago but only one time, so I decided to give them a try again. I ordered drunken noodles and Thai cucumber salad for my lunch, and got it for takeout. For the noodles, I ordered medium spicy and extra veggies with chicken. To me it was just okay...definitely not worth a special trip. The cucumber salad was really sweet and was lacking acid. The decor is pretty tired too. To be honest, I haven't found a great Thai restaurant yet but will keep searching.

The reviews here boggle my mind to be honest. My pictures speak 1,000 words and yet 4 stars from Yelp? Well ok then. For me, Thai Diner was just OK. The Pad Thai was way too sweet. The grilled chicken things were bland and it just looked rather simple. The service was great, zero complaints in that department. I think my real beef is with Yelp and not Thai Diner. Yelp failed me on this one. YMMV

This place when you walk in will appear to be a hole-in-the-wall. When I lived in Richmond I use to eat here weekly for lunch. The food was always good no matter what I ordered. Best Thai place in Richmond. The owner is the coolest guy too. Ask for him.

It's quick, it's filling, and it's a great deal for classic thai take out. I got the drunken noodles with double veggie and was NOT dissapointed !!! The curry was uber flavorful with a spice that crept up on you (in the best warm way). We also enjoyed our fried spring rolls and it all travelled well. Not surprisingly, there were no leftovers but we'll be back ! ( Easy to order online & ready in 15 minutes)

Thai Diner is another Thai place on the list of "hey, you live like right by here, why haven't you tried this yet?" places. As with other places found on this list, I was pretty impressed with Thai Diner as well. --Food: We ordered the Pad Prik Pao and the Goong Prik Sod. Each came with a side of rice. The Pad Prik Pao has chicken, onions, and mushrooms in a spicy chili paste. For me, it's hard to not like a stir fry with some of my favorite vegetables. I've actually started putting mushrooms and onions in my homemade stir fries after being convinced by local Thai places such as Thai Diner of how amazing they are. The Goong Prik Sod had shrimp, carrots, bell peppers, and green onions. I will say I thought the rice was a touch on the dry side, but when placed in the dish and scooped up with the sauce, it wasn't a problem. There are a lot of tasty sounding items on the menu as well. Basically any kind of protein, vegetable combo, and rice / noodles you want you can probably order. Definitely will try more in future visits. --Cost: Affordable! Both dishes together came to $25ish. --Service: We came here on Easter and it wasn't busy at all. (Probably because most people are eating dinner with their families at home.) Service was fast and attentive. --Atmosphere: Honestly very interesting, hah. The inside has a bunch of tables that have different colors and sparkles. It's a strange thing to compare it to, but the colors are sort of reminiscent of Rock and Bowl at a bowling alley. (Minus the loud music and, well, the bowling.) If that sounds like a bad thing, it's not. Just don't don't be surprised by the multicolored, sparkly tables. The actual restaurant is in a non-fancy / non-crowded shopping plaza so parking is super easy. --Overall: We really liked it. It's not very fancy, but if you're just after good tasting Thai food, fancy isn't a requirement at all. We could actually walk here if we wanted, so that's a plus. We'll definitely be back.

I will NEVER return to the Thai Diner and if I could give -100 stars I would. I have never been so disrespected and displeased in quite some time. Thai Diner, did it tonight. Years ago, I used to frequent this restaurant when it was under different management and prior to their downsize. Within the last 45 days, I've been here 3 times. The first time I ordered the rice noodles in a bowl with wonton and it was pretty good. The second time I ordered the rice noodle dry, it was really good and served on a plate with vegetables. Tonight I ordered rice noodles, dry. They were served in a bowl with wonton. I attempted to ask the server if what she served me was what I ordered or did I order the wrong dish? The middle aged server immediately got an attitude and walked away before I could get 3 words out of my mouth, returned with a menu and slammed it down on the table. I was offended, my daughter said to me, maybe I misread the server's actions and maybe she wasn't really being disrespectful. (See my pic of the plain bowl of noodles with brown sauce and wonton compared to other dishes). After dinner, an older lady brought my check and told me as she place it on the table, "please leave a tip for the server, thank you. " At this point, I feel a huge slap in the face by the blatant disrespect. As if the 1st act of direct was questionable, this act is truly very clear and deliberate. (I'm a responsible adult, why do you feel the need to tell me to leave a tip is what I was thinking???) My daughter, says, "let it go." As I attempted to process what I was just told, I also did some observing to see if this is a common practice or am I the only one getting this "Special Treatment". I called the older lady (the manager) who told me to leave a tip, I politely told her, I noticed she never told any of the other 3 parties to leave a tip and why was I singled out? I also mentioned the disrespect from her server that she told me to leave a tip for. I'm trying hard not to make it about race, however out of the 3 parties there, my daughter and I were the only ones of color there. Instead, I asked her is it my attire (sweat pants & sweat shirt)? She replies, "I want you top leave a tip." I reminded this woman I've been to her establishment 3 times within 45 days, today, I drove 1.5 hours to the Thai Diner because my daughter wanted to have dinner there and I ALWAYS leave a tip. I reminded her of my last visit, when I found a huge piece of hard plastic in my food, I didn't make a scene, I politely notified the server, showed her the huge piece of hard plastic, paid my bill, left a tip and left Thai Diner. The manager replied, "yes, I remember, we only charged you half price." This review is of my personal experience, I have no intentions of going back. Whether my poor, disrespectful service was a result of racism or mistaken identity of a customer who doesn't tip, I'm not here to persuade the readers of this review one way or the other. Thai Diner, you provided poor service and demanded a tip. Unreal!

I've been coming for years, idk where all the people with bad reviews are coming from outsiders probably but this is one of the best places to get Thai, I love the waitress she's the most sweet person very kind thumbs up

Came to Thai Diner about a week or so ago. Had been meaning to try this restraunt out for awhile since I love Thai Food and I have heard nothing but good things about this spot. Do not be fooled by the little run-down strip mall the restraunt is located in, Thai Diner is worth the stop in. The restraunt itself was small, such as a cafe, very homey though and had sparkly lights. There were not many people in the restraunt, maybe 3 other groups. Very chill atmosphere. The ladies working there were incredibly friendly. The menu was a good size, many different options. I came here wanting pad Thai so much but ending up ordering the Green Thai curry as I wanted to try something new, and our waitress was very convincing and personable. My friend had the drunken noodles (Thai hot). Even though she had ordered them hot, they were not really all that hot, I am thinking that since she was so hesitant to order them like that our waitress got the hint and asked the chef not to make them too hot. Really good. I had the Green Curry with chicken, mushrooms, and peas. Not spicy whatsoever, and pretty soupy. It was great. I completely recommend this place for Thai food lovers!

I ave been coming here for years and realized that I had never reviewed the place, so here goes! First, a little history. This places used to be a High's dairy store that had a little lunch counter that served Thai food. Eventually, the owners realized that people were going there for the Thai food and not the ice cream so they converted it into a restaurant. It was one of the first Thai restaurants in Richmond. Over the years it has won many awards as the best Thai in town, and for the most part it is deserved. All of the bases are covered with their menu and they have some seasonal dishes on there as well. I tend to stick to the basics such as Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and the noodle dishes, but their Thai fried rice is amazing. They will will spice it up to your liking, but be careful with "Thai Hot", as they seem to take it as a challenge to set you on fire. I will say that the service is always excellent, but there has been a little inconsistency with the food the last couple of times I was there. The flavor just wasn't quite as good and savory as it has been in the past. I will still give it four starts and hope that this was only a glitch.

Thai Diner is one of my favorite places to eat!! You know the food will be authentic and delicious. My go to dishes are the green papaya salad, pad Thai noodles and drunken noodles, though I sometimes order the delicious red curry (with yummy steamed rice). Always leave room for dessert! Yummy mango sticky rice or frozen ice cream.

I ordered take out and it was just as good as if I would had ate there. I had the drunken noodles , American hot, so if you like hot this is for you. If you like really hot then go with Thai hot. The people there are so nice. Like other posters mentioned as soon as you walk in they are really friendly. I ordered take out and they offered me walk. Also let me tell you I hate waiting for food so I try to order ahead and just pick up no need for this place everything was done in like 5 mins. I didn't even have time to start a text convo with my friend. Of everything I got I would recommend the money bags... love em.

I had the pad Thai, which was pretty good (though I wouldn't say my favorite in the area) and had a decent flavor. My boyfriend had a curry dish that he enjoyed though it lacked heat. Our takeout was ready quickly and was steaming hot when we arrived home.

Wow! My friend has been telling me about this place for years. She has raved about it. I loved everything about it. It's in a strip mall so there is no problem with parking at all. It's a small place and kinda made you feel like you were in the West village of New York. The food was outstanding! I enjoyed the pad Thai and the curried vegetables and the special noodle dish. The spices were just as we ordered. Not too hot and not too overwhelming. Lots of times Thai and Indian restaurants fail on this score. It was al just perfectly done. The decor and ambience was delightful with Asian art and sculptures and good soft music in the background. And we had a samplers plate of delicious appetizers. The tempura shrimp was crispy and not over breaded. The dumplings were pocket of heaven. The wontons were thin and disappointing. But the dipping cucumber spicy sauce was unique and an excellent pairing with all of the appetizers. I loved the wait staff and the service. They were patient and friendly. We had gotten in rather late and they got the food right out to us. The overall experience was just excellent.

Me and my bros went to Thai Diner after a brutal workout at a nearby gym. That's the story lol; here's the details. The parking is plentiful as it's set in a strip mall. Seating is cozy but comfortable. There are about 12 or so tables, a few with larger group seating, and a small bar with a couple takeout waiting seats. The staff was attentive, nice and thorough. We had a group of six and our drinks orders and food came out quickly and correctly for everyone. And we were there till close and they were completely cool about it. And now the food; I had the shrimp and crab fried rice and it was great. REAL actual crab meat was in there, no imitation junk. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and so was the rice. The flavor was mild but delicious and there were a bunch of sauces and oils brought to try along with it. I also had an app called a "money bag" i think that's what it was called anyway...it was a really cool take on a dumpling. It's fried crispy in the shape of a coin sack, and the inside is filled with a tasty moist flavorful filling. Really good stuff. I also had a Thai tea as i always do when eating Thai and it was perfect. All in all I'll def be back.

A16. Thai Lettuce Wrap...... 2 out of 3 pieces (Maybe all 3, I didn't even look at the first one before I ate it) had these little bugs on it. The explanation I received was "oh sorry, this happens when the weather gets warm". We all know bugs hide in lettuce, that's why it needs to be thoroughly washes and inspected. Will not be ordering from here again.

This is a special review for me. I've been going to Thai Diner 1 on West Broad street since I was a child over 20 years ago. To this day I have only tried a few things on the menu and I don't know why. There food is alway made fast and the service is always impeccable. My family has a special place in their heart for this establishment. I know if you try it out you will have that same feeling once you try it out. Make sure to tip well!

Ordered shrimp fried rice - it was VERY good... also ordered fried dumpling. (You get 4) The tom yum soup is probably good (I ordered it) but I couldn't get passed the smell to try it. I never had tom yum before - only wanted some kind of soup so I picked anything.

I've been here a few times. The service and the food are just okay. (My favorite is across the street--Chadar Thai. I prefer Chadar Thai because the prices are reasonable and the portions are massive.) I ordered the Pad Pek and it was good--nothing too special.

We tried to go to the location on Cary street but it was so hard to find a spot we headed to the west end location. I am not a huge Thai fan but my gf loves their food. I never know what to order because I don't usually eat at Thai places. I went with a lomien with pork and comes with soup or without. I went with the soup and the whole meal was really good. For an app I went with the pot stickers and they were yummy too and the sauce I kept to eat on its own. My gf went with the spring roll and a tofu stir fry. She enjoyed her meal and was happy with how it turned out. I would definitely try this location again. Mainly because of the taste but also the ease of parking.

This my go-to lunch place with the gang from work. Great food and great service! We go here for lunch every Friday and it's consistently fantastic.

Ordered take out Pad Thai with chicken and shrimp. Had 5 small shrimp and a few pieces of chicken. Asked for Thai Hot. What I got was the most bland, flavorless and absolutely no heat whatsoever noodles. Scallions were lame and wilted. The amount for $16 at 6:30pm wouldn't even fill the small styrofoam box. No chopsticks, nothing in the bag. It was a colossal waste of money and the noodles were overcooked. Not sure why I even bothered. Completely flavorless!!

Came tonight because i was craving thai and my regular thai is far from my house. I was very skeptic but i ordered my usual chicken yellow curry and it was AH-MAZING. My hubby had shrimp pad thai and it was good and our server was super nice. Def will be back. Super happy i found something equivalently awesome to eat by my house!

Great dinner at Thai Diner tonight. Service and food was fantastic. Bonus... was able to speak with the owner for a while. Great guy! If you want great food and easy parking, check out Thai Diner. The original Thai restaurant in RVA.

What I think about when I think Thai Food is that there are a bunch of mediocre places that are just "okay." I was literally scrolling down and down on yelp to find a place with 4 or more stars and was frankly a little disappointed. I'm just so scarred from the Elephant Thai near VCU where I got a huge heap of greasy rice noodles that were broken up into the smallest little pieces and such little meat. Anyway, my friend suggested this place and I was very happy. First off, getting in is a wee bit tricky. as the entrance is inside of the plaza door. (You don't want to be like me and look like an idiot walking from side to side at the glass windows.) Secondly, inside decor is just okay. Nothing really special, but I have no complaints. Third: Our server, I think his name was James, was extremely friendly, striking conversation w me and my friend and making us laugh. He was also very attentive- which - let me stress that I do not really see at Asian places like these. Fourth: I saved the best for last. My friend got the Tofu pad Thai and I got beef drunken noodles. I was very pleased with the portions and the flavors were so good I just couldn't stop!

BEST HOLE IN THE WALL THAI IN RVA Way back when, this intimate little place used to be a High's Ice Cream shop. I remember going there as a kid and getting ice cream. When the place changed hands, the new the owners didn't change the decor - at first. It was really cool going into a thai place that still had the vibe of a 1950's ice cream parlor. The bar still had the pink, spinning stools and the menu's still said High Ice Cream on the front. Since then the owners have redesigned the place with a sort of galactic feel to it, but it still serves the very best Thai food in Richmond. The place is always clean and the people who work there are always extremely nice and helpful. The decor may not be as fancy as the thai you'll get along Cary Street, but it's priced right, tastes amazing, and you'll leave full.

I love this place, there curry is ON POINT! I recommend the red and green curry, they have a little bit a of sweeter taste so if you like spicy curry ask for a medium instead of mile! Their menu is big and they have a big variety of proteins! The chicken pad thai is also really good, one of the best one's in town! Portion wise is more than enough! You can order online/by phone and they deliver!! The delivery takes 15-20 min, same as the take out! The service is amazing and they understand english! Seriously, if you love curry, you should come here!

Assad A. We are sorry for the situation that we do not want to happen. We could accept for you in this time for $14.95 as we told you nicely that you did not need to curse "F" word. We have never ever give choice to customer "Leave it or take it". You called us to order and ask the price of Crispy Duck, the waitress told you $16.95 You came to pick up the food and told the waiter that online price has shown $14.95 Just would like to let you know, the online price can be changed without notice. It will be great to ask us for the price updating.

I have NO Reservations in giving Thai Diner 5 Stars. They have earned it for several reasons... They have always been consistence in putting out Good Thai Food. The place is always nice and clean and the people who work there are always extremely nice and helpful. I was in there with a friend and I ordered the Thai Curry Chicken Noodle soup with the Rice Noodle. She asked me, if I wanted it Spicy and I said, most Certainly. Than she asked, How Spicy or do you want it "Thai Hot"? Wow! I was impressed, as I have been in other Thai Restaurants and if ordered it Thai Hot, it came out with about as much spice as you would ONLY give a Baby... NONE! So, I said I want it TWO (2) Thai HOT! Her response to me was.... "Are you sure". I said, I am VERY sure....! Well, the soup came out, and if look at the photo I posted as well... it came out JUST the way I like my soup. THAI HOT! The broth was a Chicken Broth and it was delicious and YES, I could taste the food. Some how, I knew you would be thinking this... LOL! I have been here many times in the past, and always they do an excellent job on getting the food out in a timely manner and it is always consistently good. I ONLY have one other Thai Restaurant which I Enjoy a lot and this is Thai Flavors... So, it is nice to go into another Thai Restaurant, and they will cook the food in the way you like it. Thai Diner has been around for a while now, and there is a reason for this... This is why they EARNED 5 Stars from me....

Nice little restaurant in a shopping center. Good salad for free appetizer. We also ordered some spring rolls that were delicious. I had shrimp Pad Thai. Very flavorful and lots of food and large shrimp. Service was outstanding. Price was moderate.

Hands down best Thai food in Richmond. Food is consistently amazing- I would highly recommend R2, spicy basil fried rice, and pad see ew..delicious!!

We've eaten here about 10 times over the past 5 yrs and have enjoyed each experience. It's a small privately owned establishment in the middle of a strip mall and the decor is far from fancy, but the Thai food is consistently good. My menu favorites are the massaman curry and the drunken noodles.

Good and simple eating! Goes to show you don't need an extravagant environment to serve good food. This food reminds me of home cooking and that's my main factor. 5 stars! would come again :)

Wow just found my new favorite Thai restaurant in Richmond. We ordered Thai Basil Chicken, Thai Basil Eggplant, Curry Chicken , Tom Yum Soup and Tom Ka soup and spring rolls. All of the food was fantastic and they adjust the heat perfectly. I got mine Thai hot and it was just enough spice to make you sweat a little bit not enough to take away form the fantastic flavor of the chicken, basil and vegetables. We will definitely be backl!!

enjoyed some gang gai yang last night. fastest service i've ever had i think. meal was on the table in less than 5 minutes of ordering! so delicious!

I've passed by this place a thousand times...so I finally decided to drop in. I had ordered food from them on UberEats, but never in the actual restaurant. Cozy spot...and a decent crowd was present for a Monday night. We started with the veggie spring rolls, which came out hot and crispy. I ordered the stir-fried noodle with chicken. It was very good, next time I'll add extra veggies, but it was plenty of chicken in it. My friend ordered the pineapple fried rice, and that was great. The staff was great and answered all of my questions. Definitely will come back to enjoy more good food.

This place makes delicious Thai curry! I've had the red & the green curry and had great flavor, the chicken was a bit on the dry side- but it did not deterred me from having more. The place is small and cozy.