Thai Tyme ( Manassas ) — Restaurant in Manassas

I've eaten at some of the best Thai places in San Francisco, The Bay Area and surprising in Flagstaff Arizona and realize how lucky one is to find a really good one. Mediocrity seems to be the rule and i'm okay with the average fair. This place however was beyond the pale and potentially put my health at risk. The dish, Pad Woodsen, i ordered for lunch today was horrible. It was obvious the Wok my dish was cooked in was much too hot and burnt the oils and sauces it was cooked in. After a small taste (the smell was atrocious) this was confirmed and I requested the dish be redone however it was even worse the second time around causing me to spit out and rinse my mouth from the water in my glass. I was there with a colleague from work and they took my order off the bill but that is not the point, It's my health! It is so disrespectful and egregious serving potentially dangerous food to trusting and unsuspecting customers. How can one be sure it was even cooking oil or trust them with their health? Whom ever was the cook for my dish is not qualified, or worse, to be in any kitchen! I may still yet report this place to the health department. Here is a blurb about the possible harm of cooking and eating while burning or using burnt oils and such. Beware!

"When an oil is heated past its smoke point, it generates toxic fumes and free radicals which are extremely harmful to your body. When the smoke point is reached, you'll begin to see the gaseous vapors from heating, a marker that the oil has started to decompose. Decomposition involves chemical changes that not only negatively affect the food's flavor and nutritional value, but also create cancer-causing compounds that are harmful when consumed and/or inhaled. So if you've cooked your olive oil too long and it starts smoking, please turn off the stove and keep the vapors out of your lungs! And definitely throw away any food that's been in contact with the oil; it's much better to start again than to risk putting these free radicals...

I have passed by this place many times. I have seen the face of the establishment change......I think twice. At one point in time, it was a Chinese spot, and I had tried from that place once. Was not overly impressed. Hence, I never paid it much mind after a new place had taken up residence there. I was beyond uninterested. Yet, after a few more passes on my daily walk, oh and receiving many menus in my mailbox, I figured if it was still standing, surely, it must be worth a try. I went with family and friends. Upon setting foot into the place, I liked the theme they were going for. Nothing overly flashy, simple, quaint. Like a mom and pops café feel, almost. We were greeted immediately upon entry. I will note that it appears many prefer to take out, but there will be times when you'll catch patrons eating in and enjoying great conversation. Anyway, we were seated, offered drinks, given time to look over the menu, pick an appetizer, and then offered to order up or entrees. The service was great! Friendly stay, stayed on point the whole time. Ohhhhhh..... and dessert 🍨, phenomenal. By the end of it all, I was impressed and wondered why I never stopped in sooner. Realizing, I punished them due to the resentment I had off the place before it. But, I'm glad I finally took the time to actually stop by and check it out. Now, to explain one more thing, yes, I have this place high marks, but, please keep in mind, this one trip was great! Everyone may experience something different. With that said, I have faith in the staff and the chef that those 2 constants will not change. Soooooo...... that truly leaves the atmosphere and how you feel if you choose to sit down. If you choose to order out, that's fine too, I would simply urge you to eat in once due to the dish...

Hidden gem? I don't live out this far. I live in Old Town Alexandria. I have an office out here in Manassas that I regularly go to. My coworker was kind enough to take me here for lunch.

Let me start with the prices for lunch. The prices the lowest I have seen in the DMV. I'm not gonna say how much. You'll just need to visit to see.

I am also very picky about Thai food. Living in Old Town Alexandria there are many Thai places. I would like to say they are heavily tailored to touristy palettes. Sauces are weaker. Flavors are dull. This place had very strong and powerful flavors!

I ordered Drunken Noodle (Thai Spicy). They were delicious! Spicy wide noodles with generous pieces of beef. The veggies were wokked just right along with the rest of the dish! The Thai Tea I ordered was perfect. Not too sweet. My dish came out in lightning speed. Come here for lunch! The place is very modern with a country feel to it! First I've...