BCS II
A nice little Thai place. The food was good, I ordered the pineapple fried rice with pork Thai spicy. The fried rice was good, pork was cooked well and it was a good portion size and the ingredients tasted fresh. The curry puffs were light and looked like they were made in house, they had a lighter flavor which was good. I prefer a stronger flavor but I would get them again. The service was great, the server was helpful and always had a smile.
… moreNarongchai Saengcharnchai
One of, if not the best Thai restaurant in the DMV area. The flavors are authentic, the food is fresh and the portions are perfect. The service is top notch and food flies out of the kitchen quickly. Staffs are friendly. You never wait long, whether dining in or carrying out. give this place a go. It’s worth it. Last but not least, chef specials are fantastic we really love Seafood curry, Kana Krispy pork, Duck and Shrimp Tamarine, and Rainbow Tilapia. We will definitely come back again.
… moreAnn M
The Thai dishes are very flavorful and the spicy dishes come with a nice punch!
The Pad Thai has an extra flavor of citrus (lemon) which allows you to have more and more without feeling heavy.
You can taste the “wok heat” from the Pad See Ew dish. The spice will wake you up but you don’t suffer.
The folks there are super nice and friendly. This is a revisit spot for sure.
… moreMichael Gracey
I ordered delivery on a Friday evening since I wanted to try another area Thai eatery. Online ordering proved rather easy, and my food arrived on time and dropped at my door as i instructed. My order consisted of dumplings and larb gai as appetizers, ginger garden with added beef and broccoli, and sweet sticky rice with mango and fried bananas and ice cream for desserts.
The food overall served flavors to which I was looking forward and with which I am familiar from prior Thai eating experiences. The dumplings have a different texture and look to Chinese dumplings. I liked the steamed not fried preparation and the amount of filling to dumpling. I requested no soy sauce for taste preference, and I got a sweet chili sauce instead without asking which went well with the dumplings. The larb gai was just as I wanted with a bright acidic taste and just the right amount of chili heat for me. The ginger garden main proved every bit of its title with ginger aroma and flavor coming through. I actually was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the brown rice which I could have eaten on its own to enjoy its earthiness that much more. The right amount of brown sauce complimented the nicely and crisply cooked, not overdone vegetables. The sticky rice and mango tasted good with the mango being just ripe enough to enjoy the sweetness of this fruit. The sticky rice seemed a bit too sticky and gelatinous for my taste, as I had some trouble cutting through the rice with a fork. Perhaps having this dessert in person where the rice might be warm solves this very minor point. The ice cream had a few ice crystals inside which made me feel good about getting what I hope was in-house dairy to go with fried banana which again may be helped by me dining in rather than taking away this dessert.
My bill came totalled just under $70 including tax and tip, so I suppose the value was appropriate given the inflationary pressures on food prices these days. I could be tempted to try one of their curries next time and maybe different salads like one or two with papaya that caught my eye from the menu. Otherwise this place strikes me as fitting in with most any Thai eatery in the area for quality and value.
… moreJacqueline Vo
Located right next to Great Wall and Yi Fang- perfect place for takeout and dining in! The decor and atmosphere is lovely, and the staff here is extremely friendly and efficient. The Chicken Basil was unique and had a nice crunch too and and a good dipping sauce! The egg rolls are very fulfilling in itself and has a perfect fried golden crust. The noodles here like the Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles have been very tasty and flavorful. Overall i love this place! I think the employees here make the cherry on top since they’re always so sweet and have awesome service c: Can’t wait to try more of the menu like the Soft Shell Crabs and Duck Curry!
P.S. They decorate their togo boxes 🙂 Every time I order takeout, I can’t help but snap a pic of the boxes~ I love the attention to detail!
… moreHannah Hartzler
Pretty good Thai restaurant in a very unassuming plaza. The flavor of the red curry was wonderful, and the restaurant had great ambiance. The Thai tea was overly sweetened though, so I would recommend asking for reduced sweetness unless you are having it for dessert. The portion size of the spicy basil fried pork was also a bit small. Two entrees and a drink cost roughly $35 after tax and tip.
Overall, this place was a nice lunch spot and did satisfy my craving for Thai curry. And, they are adding a seasonal special of pumpkin curry which I will definitely be returning to try!
… morePaul S.
Today I had a craving for Thai food. I ordered take out. I’m glad that I read reviews and found this place. I’m a big fan of Thai spicy dishes. U-SA Thai sastified my palate. It is my first time trying a Pad Cha seafood and I love it. It is very tasty and spicy. Now It becomes one of my favorite dish besides Pad Kapow. I will definitely order from them again.
… moreTimothy Chen
Been trying to find the Pad Thai flavor we are looking for by trying out different Thai places nearby. Busaba nailed it! We also ordered Spicy Eggplant with Pork. Both dishes were fresh tasting and flavorful. We will definitely go back again and support our new favorite Thai restaurant.
… moreSierra Peralta
U-SA has authentic Thai cooking, big menu, and really cute inside! I grew up with Thai food and this is the real deal! Staff is hospitable, restaurant is cozy and clean with nice Thai decorations. Really great!
… moreAndrew
I’ve been searching for a decent Thai restaurant in the area for a while now and recently came across this place with a small, curated menu of authentic Thai dishes under their specialty tab.
I got the Crispy Basil Chicken, which was a new take on the traditional stir-fried basil chicken that was crispy, juicy with just enough spice to not overwhelm the other flavors. I would highly recommend this dish, as I’ve already gone back twice since this review.
UPDATE:
I went back twice after my first experience and noticed the quality was not the same as the first time with other dishes like pad Thai or curries. I will now only recommend getting the spicy crispy basil chicken.
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