Best Thai Kitchen — Restaurant in Middleburg

This is really a 3.5 rating as opposed to a true 4. But since there are no half star ratings, I’ll let the 4 stand. Ordered the Tom kha (with chicken), Thai ice tea (to cut the heat) and pad see ew (with chicken).

Almost all Thai food seeks a balance between the four flavors, which are sweet, salty/umami, sour, and spicy. And depending on the chef, those flavors tend to lean more towards a preference for more sweet, more umami, or more sour. And even when you order a mild level of spice, there is ALWAYS spice present. Thai mild spice is always going to be more powerful than any other cuisine on earth.

But we were never asked what level of spice we wanted and the food lacked any sort of heat. We’ve had Thai food in Thailand, Japan, California, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, New Jersey, Virginia, D.C. and North Carolina. We’ve always been prompted with our choice of spice level, with exception to Best Thai Kitchen. I’m not sure if their lack of heat in their dishes is catering to the local crowd but it was a big red flag.

The Thai iced tea tasted like the pre-made stuff most restaurants buy in a can, as opposed to something freshly brewed. Way too sweet.

Tom kha was probably my favorite, although the herbs and galangal sometimes could be sinewy. Loved the flavors overall.

My pad see ew noodles were on the gloopy side. Wish they would have charred them better and not added so many extra vegetables. I would have preferred just broccoli, a slice of lemon, and crushed peanuts. Instead, I noticed a piece of broccoli, tons of cauliflower, and shredded carrots. It just seemed very untraditional.

Service was just ok. The place wasn’t crowded, but we weren’t really checked on at all until it was time to pay the check.

Interesting there is another Thai restaurant directly across the street. I wonder what the story behind that is all about?

Was this the best Thai food we’ve had? That we’ve even had in the States ? No…but it’s better than copping out and going some place else for sloppy Italian, burgers, and chicken finger baskets. I think we’re going to try the place across the street next time we’re in the area and compare. Best Thai Kitchen didn’t have much in the way of parking and the other Thai restaurant did. And the entree prices were on...

First let me start by saying, I have never written a review nor experienced blatant racism during my 55 years of living. We are an African American couple. Made reservations for my wife's birthday, arrive early, seated at our 7pm time. Waitress brought us plastic cups, no big deal until I see everyone else with glass. Enquired to the waitress why this was the case, she glass wasn't available but everyone before us and after us had glass. Spoke to the blonde waitress she apologized, stating she didn't know why that was done and brought us out glass. Again, no big deal. Then we witness several table that arrived after us get food and we had yet to have a waitress come again by our table regarding where our food was. After witnessing table after table get food we decided to leave but not before we spoke gently and quietly to the blonde waitress at the register. She again apologized several times saying she didn't know why our food was not out. Offered to pay our tab, she declined we left. As we walked out someone (white lady) on the deck (not privy to our conversation with the waitress) said, "Yall have a good evening, I hope you find somewhere else to eat". Huh? How did she know? Totally miffed by the experience. I will continue following up with the owner, better business, etc to determine exactly what this...

Had lunch here today with my accountant, and what a great surprise. I was hesitant because of a past experience, but a woman I chatted with in town suggested it in lieu of my intended lunch spot. I’m happy to have given it another shot!

The service was great. Katie was friendly and patient. She handled the front of the house perfectly. Nothing was rushed or stressed.

They merged the sushi place with the Thai place since my last visit. I had the special sushi roll with jalepenos and tempura shrimp. And also the king salmon nigiri. Both were amazing. The My friend had the pineapple fried rice with beef and loved it! She just texted me how surprised she was because it was so great.

I am happy to change my 2 year old previous review. And I will be even happier to visit this little gem AGAIN and AGAIN.

I guess Middleburg IS big enough for two Thai places. Highly...