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Asian Bistro

809 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3016 (Old Town)
703-836-1515
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Ranked #24 of 385 restaurants in Alexandria
Price range: RM0 - RM60
Cuisines: Asian, Thai
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Delivery
Neighbourhood: Old Town
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Boulder, CO
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We ate here twice on a recent trip. Especially for a pan-Asian restaurant, the food is excellent. If you like Malaysian laksa soup, definitely order that: probably the best laksa I've had outside Malaysia! Despite the fact that they have many different cuisines, the food tasted very authentic and the produce was totally fresh. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Whatever your hankering, they probably have a selection from that cuisine. Thai, Malaysian, Japanese, etc. I like the Malaysian Laksa and Thai rice powder beef salad, although the spicy lobster roll is great too.

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See 14 more reviews by Stargatebabe for Alexandria
Camden, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Very good little restaurant. The service was outstanding and the food was excellent. It was very clean and the atmosphere was great.

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See 3 more reviews by Anne29621 for Alexandria
Charlottesville VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

This restaurant on the main drag of old town Alexandria is fantastic. It offers a wonderful blend of Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese dishes combined with friendly, professional service. As a bonus, it offers a decent choice of wines and beer, along with a full bar. The spicy dishes were subtle, not attacking your taste buds before you had a chance... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

With all the options in the area, it's a shame that this place didn't offer better service. At least half of the tables were empty, yet we had slow service, drinks never refilled, waitress spilled dressing all over the table & didn't even mention it, etc. When she brought our food, she asked whose was whose (this wasn't the guy... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

It's not Chinese, but it has a variety of Asian food from different ethnic areas. Everything from Sushi to prepared foods. We have been several times and each time the food was good. The service has always been acceptable. The place is decorated nicely, it's quiet, and soothing. Try to get a window table so that you can people watch... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

Vegetables were crisp and well prepared. Lots of vegetarian and seafood choices. Waiter guided us well in choosing dishes we would like. Not fancy, but good solid Asian food.

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Lorton, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

While we have eaten here several times, we find the bar area much more intimate and relaxing than the dining room. The dining room feels "cavernous". The meals are large and beautifully presented. The fortune cookies seem fresher that at some Asian restaurants. The steamed rice is presented in a heart shape and always makes me smile. The spring rolls... More

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See 6 more reviews by jkj7 for Alexandria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

The Asian Bistro offers a wide variety of Asian favorites. The sushi is excellent and other popular dishes include the satay, pad thai, drunken noodles, sesame chicken and popcorn shrimp. The Veggie delight is ideal for vegetarians. The atmosphere is casual. the service attentive. Highly recommended for a relaxed lunch or dinner with the family.

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See 2 more reviews by Vicki C for Alexandria
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

when our family differs over what kind of food we want, Asian bistro is often our destination. I can get sushi and others can get Thai. Generally the food quality is good/

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