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Bangkok Garden · Norfolk
Bangkok Garden cooks Thai standards in Norfolk, and Coastal Virginia Magazine's Global Eats roundup named it among the region's Thai kitchens. The menu covers the familiar curries and noodles with a steady hand. Order the pad kaphrao with a fried egg, a bowl of tom yum and a plate of pad thai for the table, and ask for the heat dialed to your liking. A reliable Norfolk option for Thai.
Thaijindesu Thai and Sushi Bar · Newport News
Thaijindesu cooks Thai food in Newport News, and Coastal Virginia Magazine's Global Eats roundup named the Peninsula-side kitchen. The menu runs through the classics with a few house specialties. Order a curry, a plate of drunken noodles and fresh spring rolls to share, and set the spice where you want it. The room is casual and the portions travel well for takeout. A dependable Newport News stop for Thai.
Thai Papaya · Newport News
Thai Papaya is a family Thai operation with a Newport News kitchen that Coastal Virginia Magazine's Global Eats roundup named. Green papaya salad and the noodle plates are the calling cards. Order the som tum papaya salad, a plate of pad see ew and a red curry, and tell them how hot you want it. A steady, family-run choice on the Peninsula.