Right in the heart of Herndon. Easy to find the place and abundant parking available in the area. It is good to have reservations, if not they will be accommodate for walk-ins during non-peak hours. Weekday lunch hours aren’t busy. Ambiance is great, Decor is excellent - gives a coffee shop vibe, seats are well cushioned, tables heights are decent and atmosphere is very calm. Staff and service can be improved. Feels like a family owned business which shows. Language can be a barrier with some of the staff. Food is great, I have tasted some of the best yellow curry and duck dishes here and attention to details is good. Dishes are well presented. Drunken noodles is really tasty, for low spice tolerance individuals this will test you. Good place for family and friends get-together along with office colleagues. Will definitely return for more.

Service was a little slow but the food the delicious and the atmosphere was great. They also provided cute kids plates. I just wish they had more kid-friendly menu items for picky eaters. Would definitely come again.

These portions are heavy! Great options for vegetarians and meat lovers. Panang curry was delicious and savory! I wish I had enough sauce to dip all my food in that.

We found this place by accident, but let me tell you this is a hidden gem. Located very close to the Dulles airport, this place is a must try. Their decorations are very cute with cute teddy bears of all sizes all over the shop. As for their food, the flavors are humble but very authentic presented with great aesthetics.Their grilled squid and pad see eew is perfectly seasoned and just like the ones I get in Thailand! What I was most impressed with, however, was their dessert. The presentation was impeccable and the flavors matched the appearance. Their ice cream served in bread like the ones on the streets of Thailand are perfectly complemented with their selection of toppings. Overall, great experience and great food. Highly reccomend.

I think I found a new restaurant. The atmosphere was good when I first entered because it was full of dolls, the food tasted good, we ordered Drunken Noodles, Chef Fried Rice, and Red Curry Duck, all three of us were satisfied with the taste. It is a place I want to visit again next time.

My first time at Chao Phra Ya. Lunch today with my brother. Busy but seated with no wait, friendly fast service, great menu, lovely warm decorations. Ordered the Som Tom (papaya salad), vegetable green curry, and tofu with bean sprouts. Som Tom was delicious, reminded me of Som Tom in Bangkok. Love the fact they used ripe cherry tomatoes in the Som Tom. Green curry was also quite traditional and very flavorful. I was very happy the chef used some green chili peppers for flavor and little heat. Tofu with bean sprouts was tasty and perfect textures. Overall an excellent experience. Will definitely dine here again if I am in this area.

Chao Phra YA Thai is the place go if you need super tasty Thai food in Reston, Herndon area. I used to go to their Reston place - MyHome Thai Bistro but their quality/taste has been gone down so i did taste about 6 Thai restaurants in the area and finally this place was found. Pricing of the menu is very reasonable and portions are great comparing to others in the area.I drive 5 miles to get my best Thai food (Pad thai, Pineapple fried rice, Crab fried rice, Basil fried rice, Galanga soup and Siam beef) . I go to them at least three/four times a week and they don't disappoint. Their staff is very nice and accommodating. Manager Jake and his team is awesome. However, their kitchen is super busy on weekends (F. Sat. Sun). You need to order ahead of time like 45 mint- 1hr in advance. Perhaps they should hire more people for the kitchen or back end operation if its not enough to cater the demand. You can order food online, but it's a bit more expensive than their menu price. So, I always call them to place my order. I place 3-5 times a week so dont want to pay extra for food platform service fees. I do have to call multiple time though, probably because they are either short on people or super busy. There is an inconsistency in the 'spicy levels'. Sometimes I've noted, their 'spicy level 4' is what is at a spicy level that i can handle, but other times their 'level 4 is too spicy. It changes depending on the chef i think. Not all the times but i have realized this time to time.

I spent my Mother’s day here with my husband and son. I am so glad to have visited this place on a special day. We had an amazing time. The food was fresh and delicious. I loved the surprise slice of cake for Mother’s Day. It was a sweet surprise. They have a great diverse selection on the menu for dishes and drinks. I ordered the Pad Thai and it was amazing. 😋 The hospitality/service was also phenomenal, welcoming and friendly. We also love the cute stuffed animals and interior design. Great job! We will be back. 😊