Thaiverse is a Thai restaurant whose goal is an authentic experience with a focus on flavors from the Bangkok region.  They have two locations – the original in Lovettesville, VA and a more recent addition in Middleburg, VA.

On my first visit, I started with an order of vegetable spring rolls.  They came out of the kitchen with a colorful garnish of carrots, purple cabbage, and lettuce, along with a small vessel of sweet chili sauce.  Pipping hot and with a light oil hand, their insides were filled with vegetables and a bit of vermicelli.  After letting them cool down a bit, these three rolls quickly vanished.

Dinner was panang curry with chicken.  Orange red, the dish was bursting with flavors of red curry and coconut milk with scents of basil spread over white rice.  The chicken was very tender and sliced thin.  The Thai jasmine rice was fragrant, with just the right amount of stickiness to hold steady with the curry sauce.

On my second visit, I popped for the vegetable spring rolls again and the experience was the same as on my first visit.  Hot fried rolls with modest oil on the fingers, tasty interiors of vegetables, and a nice sweet chili sauce.  My main course was pad see mow with chicken.  I didn’t specify a spice level and it arrived with a nice bite, but not at all overpowering.  I’d guess the level was American medium.  They can make it Bangkok hot and beyond if you’d prefer. 

On my third visit, this time for lunch, I ordered their thai fried rice with tofu and it arrived with big chunks of pineapple, very refreshing on a hot day, along with spring onions, garlic, and egg.  The tofu was fried with a light touch.  The house water was infused with cucumber, orange, and lemon, which made it particularly enjoyable.  My dessert choice was coconut ice cream, with the coconut pieces covered in chocolate and mint leaves as a garnish.  Made locally, it was a standout for its creaminess, tender coconut pieces, and high quality chocolate.  Even if you dined elsewhere in Middleburg, VA a stop over for dessert would be a very good idea.

The location in Middleburg is larger and has the benefit of windows overlooking a deck and patio, so even on rainy days there is a lot of natural sunlight filling the dining area.  The decor is inviting with a purple flower at each table – matching the restaurant’s color palate – and tastefully woven placemats, along with comfortable seating cushions.

As someone who really enjoys Asian food in general and Thai food in particular, for its lighter sauces and brighter flavors, Thaiverse really stands out among many in the larger Washington, DC area.  I’d strongly encourage a visit for lunch or dinner.

As the project’s adventures and reviews take me through western Loudoun County going forward, I certainly look forward to future visits.

Thaiverse
101 S. Madison St.
Middleburg, VA  20117
(540) 883-3145
www.thaiverse.com
https://goo.gl/maps/91G45MuPZL2GFkum6

Thaiverse
19E Broad Way
Lovettsville, VA  20180
(703) 628-2444

Notes:
-The Middleburg location has dedicated parking to the left of the restaurant when facing it.
-The Middleburg parking lot is level for motorcycles with good pavement once past the entrance.