Williamsburg, Virginia is known more for its historic significance than its Thai food, however, diners should be pleasantly surprised when stopping by one of the city's two restaurants that specialize in this type of cuisine. If the two options in Williamsburg don't meet your needs, head to Newport News, a short drive by car.
Patrons of Thai Pot are greeted by clean, modern décor as they enter the dining room. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday with a menu that features items using the freshest available ingredients. On days when the weather is nice, dine outside on the patio. Five of the menu's seven pages feature entrees from the traditional Pad Thai to the more exotic Pla Chu Chee, a crispy fish steak topped with lime leaves, chili and curry sauce. Vegetarians have 12 entrée choices, including Kao Pad Jae, which is steamed rice stir-fried with tofu, egg and vegetables. If you save room for dessert, consider the sticky rice with mango or Thai custard.
Thai Pot
5203 Center St.
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-259-2322
Emerald Thai Cuisine provides diners with a relaxing atmosphere, complete with dim lighting and large fish tanks. Appetizer choices range from traditional spring rolls and steamed dumplings to out of the ordinary Tod Mun, fried curry fish cakes with cucumber salad and crushed peanuts. Entrees are broken into meat dishes, curry dishes, vegetarian dishes and noodles and fried rice options. Consider the pineapple duck for a rich, flavorful option or the tom yum veggies in a spicy and sour lemongrass broth for a lighter option. Traditional Thai desserts, such as pipieno, a sorbet filled in a natural fruit shell, are options for an after-dinner treat.
Emerald Thai Cuisine
264 McLaws Cir.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-645-2511
Approximately 21 miles to the south of Williamsburg is Thaijindesu, in Newport News. The open, colorful dining area houses a liquor bar and sushi bar. Menu items are prepared from fresh and exotic ingredients with lunch and dinner options available. Thai appetizers, such as tofu sprinkled with peanuts with a side of sweet dipping sauce and crispy spring rolls, are alongside Japanese options like vegetable tempura and grilled squid with teriyaki sauce. Entrée choices range from fried rice dishes to curry dishes. Japanese entrees are available for those looking for a different option.
Thaijindesu
2180 William Styron Sq. S.
Newport News, VA 23606
757-595-8410
thaijindesu.us
