a plate of salad
SomTom Thai
Mai Thai
drink, oysters and mussels
the restaurant's dining area
Inside seating.
the interior of the restaurant
Notice carvings on table top, displays in cabinet & painting.
69. Pasara Fried Rice (shrimp)
dessert, food
Chicken pad Thai
Other side of inside seating.
food
6. Hoy Jor
9. Shrimp Bikini
interior
food
43. Ka Prao
Mai Thai & Thai Iced Tea
sushi and sashimi, sushi, sashimi, food
5. Crispy Wonton
17. Seafood Salad
62. Pad Thai (shrimp)
Tahirah F.
Dec 28, 2024
After 4 years of seeing this across the street from the movie theater and our most visited restaurant Bonefish we decided to venture in and take a seat. The indoor lighting, seating and setup was a good check off for the list. Wood carved tables with details and dining room feel. The bartender/hostess attempted to sit us right in front of the window although the restaurant wasn't crowded maybe 15 people total. We declined and sat across from the bar. She removed the plating and silverware from our table (didn't make sense if this is where we are going to be eating). Eight minutes pass and the waiter comes over to give us the menus. While we are going over it, a new party of 3 walk in and sit next to us. We're signaling we are ready but the server goes to make drinks behind the bar. Additional time passes and he returns to their table to request their orders before ours. Confused and annoyed we flag him over. He proceeds to take the order after 15 more minutes (while we place an order from Smashburger mobile) if the customer service is any indication we should have politely declined to eat there we should have listened.We ordered Thai tea, Long Island Ice Tea and spring rolls to start. Thai tea was overly heavy on sweet cream and not enough tea. Long Island Ice Tea had no alcohol contents but what appeared to be Simply Lemonade. Not worth the money.Lad Na and Pad See Ew (chicken) neither would wow us and have us revisit this location. Pad See Ew was extremely sweet and veggies unedible. Lad Na broth was pasty and not the same as other restaurants. Chicken for both dishes had been cooked separately from the noodles and veggies so all the temperatures were ranging from cold to extremely hot.The bill was higher than other Thai restaurants we visit around the DMV and unfortunately not to the standards. We tried but we will not be returning for the inconsistent food preparation, customer service and fair food not of the value. Perhaps it could just be this location and not the other.
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Elvin M.
Feb 8, 2025
We were out in the Kingstowne area and decided in sine Thai. Really enjoyed the food and the server was very attentive. The restaurant was decorated nicely. It was a pleasant surprise really enjoyed it definitely will be back.
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Michelle B.
Jan 7, 2025
I haven't visited Pasara since prior to Covid and I always got the pineapple fried rice. This was the first thing I ordered and its still just as great! We also ordered the crispy salmon which was amazing and I would definitely recommend. The spring rolls were just ok and I ordered ginger tea which was good but a little lukewarm. I would still recommend based on the main entree, the outstanding customer service and the cleanliness of the restaurant.
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Jens J.
May 23, 2024
This review is from a take-out perspective, though I do note the restaurant has a warm and inviting feel.I like how our take-order was meticulously packed up. The time between placing our order and it being ready was 15 minutes.We ordered the following: wonton soup, tom yum soup, stuffed chicken wings, pineapple fried rice, and massaman curry. The food was decent, but not a hit out of the park. It was an eye-popping $70 for this order.The Thai wonton soup was educational for me. Previously, when I thought of wonton soup, I pictured the Chinese version: a simple broth with stuffed wontons. The Thai version, at least at Pasara, was, yes, a broth with wontons, but also cluttered with various vegetables and five spiced pork. The five spice pork flavor clashed with the rest of the soup. I would not order again.The tom yum soup was okay, but very spicy.The stuffed chicken wings were not stuffed chicken wings, but instead, a chicken bone inserted into a fried ball of smooshed-together ingredients. They looked like big lollipops. Flavor was actually pretty good, including a nice sweet chili dipping sauce.The massaman curry with pork was good but plenty spicy. Unfortunately, it was runny like a soup.The pineapple fried rice with shrimp was good. I liked the bit of sweetness that the currants added to the dish.
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Scott W.
Mar 15, 2024
Ok food but not going to bring me back. It's very nice inside and could be a date place if ambiance is more important than the food There's free parking nearby which is nice and the service is great, but found the food (entree) underwhelming. The crispy spring rolls were pretty good. The Tom Kha soups were absolutely delicious and I therefore thought the main meals would be equally delicious, but weren't. My wife had pad Thai, which was very sweet, and not in a good way. My drunken spaghetti (which was recommended) was average in flavor and had no spice to it.
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John S.
Jul 3, 2024
I hate writing this review as for years this was our favorite Thai restaurant in the area. It used to be a solid 4 star establishment. We've eaten dozens of meals from here over the years and have always enjoyed the food but now it's a 2 star restaurant. Service is slow and dismissive. Our friends wanted a Panang with Veggies and Shrimp. Sure no problem they said. We then ordered the fried whole flounder for two. We asked how much and our server said that a "medium sized fish" that would feed two would be $40 and that a large fish would be closer to $60. Our fish came out and was delicious but it barely had 2-4 oz of meat on the bones. My wife and I were starving. The panang was very good and a good portion size. When the bill came we were shocked! Our fish was $56!!! And our friends panang was ring up as "Panang $16 + Shrimp $4 + Veggies $4. There is a veggie Panang for $16 that they could have just added the $4 shrimp upcharge. Add the slow unfriendly service and it means this was our last time eating at a once beloved favorite local restaurant. First our friends
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Emily G.
Nov 22, 2022
A great place for a casual lunch or dinner. The restaurant has a ton of interesting and cultural decor on the walls and around the restaurant. Definitely great to go as a group and eat family style. The portions are really big and great for sharing. We ordered the chicken pad thai, beef pad see ew, chicken ka prao, and yellow curry. The pad thai had a bit more of the vinegar taste than other pad thais I've had but it was still very tasty! The pad see ew was delicious except a few beef pieces were tough/overcooked. The yellow curry was great, and so was the ka prao.There was pretty good service. One of my friends requested for hot sauce on the side and came out with a selection of sauces!
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Yolande F.
Nov 10, 2024
Love this restaurant in Kingstown. The restaurant is more attractive than the sister one in Old Town Alexandria.Good menu and I particularly love the appetize of Yum Woon Sen.
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Joe A.
Jan 29, 2025
food has always been good, but portion sizes are pretty small, especially the amount of rice they give you. If you order Thai iced to go they definitely skimp out on the amount.
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Linda C.
Jan 27, 2025
All I can tell y'all is Pasará has been my best dining experience for 2025. No lie, no pretense. I love Thai food, but have gone to a few places and felt disappointed. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. They greet and serve me with a smile. I don't feel discriminated against when I come here, as opposed to a few other Asian restaurants I've eaten at. Just saying. The food is clean, the veggies appear and taste like from farm to table. I'm fasting meatless meals, and Pasará is perfect for my purpose. Consistently delicious! See you there soon. Linda
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