Chao Phra YA Thai

Tyler and McKayla Ward

Our favorite restaurant in Herndon! Chao Phra Ya serves delicious, authentic Thai food in a warm, inviting atmosphere with top tier service. The staff are warm and attentive, the presentation is beautiful and original, and their menu has great variety. There have been so many times I’ve come here and tried something new and been so pleasantly surprised to love it almost as much or more than my “go to” entrees! Would highly recommend the chef’s fried rice, papaya salad spice level 1 or 2 (great spice and AMAZING flavor), beef salad, mango sticky rice, and drunken noodles! Plus, if you’re looking for something exciting you may have never tried before, try the Siam Duck or a variety of other vibrant dishes “from the land”!

deekshitha undavalli

The food was amazing! We tried the veg roll, shrimp roll, ka prow fried rice, chicken pad thai, and crab fried rice. The crab fried rice was super flavorful, so good! Highly recommend this place. We went for a birthday dinner, and even though they close at 10, they let us stay a bit longer so we could finish celebrating. Big thanks to Jake and the team for the great customer service!

Jimmy Rivera

I was a little skeptical. This place is in an outdoor shopping center. Reviews looked good but still a lil leery… Boy was I wrong!! Amazing food, and great service. Followed the reviews again and went with the drunken noodle with fried duck. Def 5 stars on the food. If you’re in the area stop by you won’t regret it.

SW

This place is very cute. We went on 12/21/25, and was quickly welcomed and seated. The food was fresh and great and the prices were more than great for the quality and quantity of the meals!

Ryan Hughes

Best Khao Soi you will ever have. I have been to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand and eaten many time, and this is a one for one match. Amazing food and super tasty drunken noodles!

Kelly Aycock

Ordered pick up from here a few nights ago and it was DELICIOUS! I had the crispy garlic shrimp and oh my goodness it was fabulous! The breading and flavor of the shrimp and green beans were to die for! My husband had the drunken noodles but said nect time he would get the shrimp I had because it was phenomenal. The portion was a great size for the price, the shrimp were huge, fresh and they had properly removed the shrimp veins!

neal moore

Wow their food was so good. The red curry was nice and mid level spicy with a good lasting flavor and the rice was fantastic. I was not disappointed at all with the amount of stuff in my curry. My wife was hungry for the appetizers and we found a secret combo of curry puff and red coconut curry. A + would order anytime. Only gripe is a little to perfumy but I am hyper sensitive to that. The food MORE than makers up for my only gripe. So good. A masterful blend of taste!

Negeena Wara

I’ve been coming to Chao Phra YA Thai for over a year now, and I can confidently say it’s the best Thai restaurant I’ve ever been to. Ever since I discovered this place, I haven’t gone anywhere else for Thai food. I come here about once every two weeks, and the quality, service, and overall experience have been consistently amazing every single time. The ambiance is one of my favorite parts—it’s so cozy, welcoming, and relaxing. It’s the kind of place where you can truly enjoy your meal, whether you’re dining in with friends, family, or just treating yourself. On top of that, the restaurant is always spotlessly clean, which really adds to the comfort and overall experience. The staff deserves a special shoutout. They are incredibly kind, attentive, and accommodating, and they always make you feel welcome. The service is impressively fast, and the food comes out hot and fresh every time without feeling rushed. As for the food—absolutely incredible. For appetizers, my go-to is always the summer rolls. They come out very quickly, are light and refreshing, and the peanut sauce that comes with them is so flavorful and perfectly balanced. I also always order the crispy crabby, which never disappoints. It’s hot, fresh, and filled with a generous amount of cream cheese and crab, topped with a delicious honey sriracha sauce that adds the perfect touch of sweetness and spice. Today, I tried the duck roll, and it was amazing—I will definitely be ordering it again on my next visit. For my entrée, I always get the drunken noodles with chicken, medium spice. It’s hands down my favorite dish here—so flavorful, perfectly cooked, and consistently delicious every time I order it. You can really tell how much care goes into the food. I also tried the mango smoothie with boba today, and it was the perfect ending to the meal. It was refreshing, creamy, and had just the right amount of sweetness—not overpowering at all. Another thing I truly appreciate is that the prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality and portion sizes you get. You definitely get great value for your money here. Overall, Chao Phra YA Thai is a gem. From the cozy atmosphere and cleanliness to the friendly staff, fair pricing, and outstanding food, everything about this place keeps me coming back. I truly can’t recommend it enough to anyone looking for amazing Thai food and a wonderful dining experience.