Cat P.
Yelp
When my DH said he found a Thai restaurant in Middleburg, I thought, "hmmmm Thai food in a touristy, tad uppity part of town. Probably mediocre." Boy was I surprised! Not only was the food much better than okay, but the service, ambiance, and value left nothing to be desired. And they offer lunch specials on weekends, too! So our lunch turned out to be quite affordable and would have been dirt cheap if I didn't get a mimosa.
We ordered chicken drunken noodles, chicken pad thai, garlic chicken, fish cake, veggie egg rolls, and fried banana ice cream. The noodle dishes made my mom and me so happy because their sauces weren't too salty or too sweet, as can be the case with Thai restaurants in this area. The sauce clung to the noodles and neither dishes seemed overly saucy, like with a pool of sauce underneath (that is the worst!). We also were amazed how juicy and flavorful our chicken in each dish was. We all got chicken so our little guy could sample a little and he loved the variations. Our soft spoken and courteous server said the garlic chicken was his favorite and now I can totally see why. The name and description was deceptively simple for such a comforting, savory dish. The fish cake was well seasoned and peppery (probably too spicy for young diners) and the egg rolls were airy and not too greasy. Our shared dessert was equally strong in comparison to our savory dishes. The bananas weren't too heavily breaded and delightfully sweet with drizzles of honey. Recommend getting with coconut ice cream. Writing this review made me hungry!
We obviously loved the food. We also loved this elegant, clean space. The restaurant is housed in what looks to be a historic home and makes use of the natural light. Ample parking, a lot dedicated to Thaiverse, also made our lives and other diners' lives easier. They have plentiful indoor and outdoor seating, so Thaiverse is a great spot for a nice meal yearround. I would totally take someone here for a celebratory lunch or dinner.
The owners started in Lovettsville, expanded to Middleburg, and are opening a third location in a busy mall in Frederick, so business must be really good. I can see why! I can only speak of the Middleburg location, but if the other restaurants follow the same formula, then they all have a winning combo of delicious food, exemplary service, and enjoyable atmosphere.
Sorry this review is so long, but I had a lot to say. In sum, Thaiverse prepares familiar Thai favorites very well and provides a four-star dining experience for a remarkably low price considering its location.