Thai cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

"This was my first time eating Laotian food and it was incredible. 👌🏾 It seems very similar to Thai food with a few notable differences, and the..."

Jenne Acevedo

hey.junebug

"insta: dmv_reels Overall, good Thai food. Ordered pad Thai and green chicken curry. Decent amount but not the best tasting Thai food. Kind of..."

SJ Yoon

"Superb authentic Thai food and a place that serves both vegans and no vegans costumers. One of the best red curry I’ve had in a long..."

Bruno Falce

"Out of all the restaurants I have eaten at in DC, Haad Thai has had the BEST service. All of the staff has been so polite. Of course, the food is..."

Connor Alexander

"Wonderful restaurant in downtown DC! Down the street from The Grand Hyatt. Vast menu with plenty of great options. My family is vegetarian and..."

Thulasi Kashyap

"Great murals, good service, and delicious food! The Tom Kah soup hit the spot for my Thai cravings and then at the recommendation of our server, I..."

Nancy Lancaster

"Loved it! Nice atmosphere, very friendly and polite staff, and the cellophane noodle dish I got was awesome! Portion sizes are very good too, and my..."

Hannah Byers

"Nice little restaurant, great for small groups! Loved the food! Great portion sizes and wonderful flavor. Reasonably priced for the area and walking..."

Jennifer Ricano

"Some of the best Thai food I have had. I would recommend the pad thai. Great service and you will most definitely feel..."

Carlos Alvarez

"When I come to this area of DC, this is a go to restaurant for me. The food is great, prices are reasonable, service is excellent. I have not been..."

Erica R. Hamilton

"Haad Thai in Washington DC is a convenient spot for a quick lunch. However, it's worth noting that their Thai dishes tend to be somewhat..."

Raya Arbiol

Thai Tanic Restaurant

"Hold on! I'm not sure why this place has bad reviews. I've been going to this restaurant since 2014. It has been my favorite Thai place in DC by far...."

Rob Moorman

"We came here 3 times in 6 days. It was so delicious. We ate almost everything! My favorite dish was the Moo Tahd Kratiem Phrik Thai. If you come to..."

Sophie M

"I had shrimp tom yum soup, which was spicy delicious and vegetable drunken noodle, which was not quite as spicy but very tasty. Great service. Would..."

Daniel Heim

"Fried banana was off the chain..."

Viv C.

"One of the best Thai places ever! The best ramen I have ever..."

Coen Geswein

"I eat here weekly and I never get tired of their amazing food or cheap..."

Christopher Harris

"Best soft shell crab pad..."

Joshua Gross

"This is ridiculous when I read the comments. I've been here and food is..."

Yaowaluck Phettakua

"Love this place. Best Thai in..."

Jean Redmond

Radek Holub

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Ayush Sengupta

Spice Express

"Nice Indian restaurant in down town DC with a vast menu. They have affordable launch options as well. All the dishes we tried were really tasty...."

Partha Jyoti Das

"How lucky am I to love 2 blocks from this place. Have been here a few times now and it never disappoints. Cant go wrong with the Butter chicken,..."

Christian Herrera

"Amazing food!!!! We are on vacation from Colorado and we discovered this restaurant our first night here. It's so good! Our kids hadn't had Indian..."

Sarah Jacobson

"Ended up here by accident as it’s very near our hotel and the place we were gonna go across the street ended up being closed, but I’m so glad it..."

Asia Lockwood

"Naan and Beyond is just beyond the expectation. The restaurant was clean and neat. I took the veg option with Channa and Eggplant curry which comes..."

Senthil Kumar

"Very Nice restaurant and delicious. Friendly and accommodating. Let my friend taste test to be sure the food he was considering wasn't too spicy. It..."

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Doi Moi

86/100 (1961 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My family and I took my cousin out for his birthday in DC. He was looking to try Asian cuisine so we went to this highly acclaimed Vietnamese..."

Mark Orebiyi

"OMG. This was absolutely incredible. I don't usually write reviews, but this was one of the best meals I have had in a while. The service was really..."

Becca Fleming

"While not from the DC area I was visiting family and this spot was recommended. We can in for lunch on a weekend and were quickly seated. I am not a..."

Scott Laine

"Everything was fire! Went to dinner to celebrate a birthday. Everyone was so friendly and very excited that we were there to celebrate. All the food..."

Samantha Varney

"I rarely write five star reviews, but Doi Moi deserves it. If you have a choice between the ground level or heading downstairs, just know that the..."

Harry

"Amazing!! The ratatouille curry with the rice (I substituted lemongrass chicken) was to die for! The perfect blend of salty, citrus, sweet and a..."

Kyra W

"I love thé présentation of the dishes I ordered. I really loved the Banh Mi and the Thai Ice Tea with it. The pandan pancake was also really good..."

Ahvina

"A very dark Doi Moi poses both the challenge of finding your waiter and reading the menu. My favorite is a quick and easy drunken..."

C

"Pros: all of the food is delicious, the vibe inside is great and the aesthetic is really fun Cons: I like the high-top tables in theory, but they're..."

Patrick Dunlap

"Fantastic experience yet again! The server we had was fantastic, as she compensated a spilled drink and served us well! We could flag her down..."

Eric Selden

Rice

"I recently dined at Rice, a Thai restaurant in DC, and it was a delightful experience. The papaya salad with shrimp was perfectly spicy, and the..."

Ido Simyoni

"Went alone and sat at the bar. Great vibes: music was at a perfect volume, lighting created a great environment and staff were nice and helpful. Food..."

C

"Great Thai food. It was really yummy and the staff was super nice and helpful. We had Happy Hour sushi for each $6 (spicy tuna roll and California..."

Alice Herzog

"Best Asian cuisine! Shrimp wonton soup def authentic Cantonese style! Best I’ve in USA! Big portions on the entrees. Wish have time to come back..."

s b

"Delicious Thai food in the Logan Circle area. They also have an Asian grocery store downstairs with a good selection of ingredients, sauces, wines,..."

Konrad Fritz

"I’ve lived in the neighborhood for almost 20 years and Rice has been one of the best parts of living here. I was pretty upset when their sister..."

Philippa Pham Hughes

"We were walking in the area, and decided on trying out their food here. While there was a bit of a linguistic barrier, we were able to convey our..."

Apurva Nataraj

"Absolutely delicious. Nice selection of authentic dishes at very reasonable prices. There is also a very nice bar top that gives the restaurant a..."

Colt Roth

"Rice serves up some classic Thai favorites in an urban chic space that emphasizes simplicity and warmth. Located in the 14th St corridor, Rice..."

Ryan McGorty

"Great Happy Hour drinks and sushi. Also delicious Thai dinner food. Serving sizes were large. Steamed snapper was perfect. Highly recommend. And do..."

Brandy Quinn

"Loved this restaurant, I got the fried rice with beef. Was the best fried rice I’ve had in a while. I also got this citrus drink that I can’t..."

abri skye

"Stellar customer experience and high end, authentic Thai. Fantastic new market in basement as well. Owners really know how to ensure your time with..."

Jason Michael BLAKE

"Really impressed with the food here. Mix of Thai and Japanese. The servings are very large, great value. Service was great and friendly. Restaurant..."

J

"One of my favorite local spots! The food is delicious and the staff is always gracious and kind. The red curry with chicken is perfection. I do..."

Andrew Kingry

"Their happy hour is great — both quality and price. The takoyaki and squid legs, were yummy we ordered a second plate!! Sushi was good..."

Monica R S

"I loved this neighborhood gem. Today was my first, but certainly not my last, time eating at Rice. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the food is..."

Steven Montoya

"We ordered the green curry along with the chicken Pad Thai and it was outstanding. The flavor of the curry was delicious, and the Pad Thai was..."

Whitney De Vecchio

Lucky Buns Washington, Dc

85/100 (1838 ratings)

"Great place, great staff, nice to see a sour beer on draft but the reason I’ll be back often is the food, a spice bag outside of Ireland that..."

Sean Tomas

"The burgers. That’s all you need to now. I’d challenge anyone to argue they’ve had different many as good. Really enjoy the curry chips (fries)..."

Chris Owen

"Working my way down the menu, have had 3 burgers in two visits... normally I wouldn’t admit that, but they’re too..."

Andy Goldstein

"No joke one of the best burgers I’ve had. Will definitely go back. Can’t wait to try one of the chicken sandwiches..."

Eric Danger Smith

"I'm a better person. I have reached the level of amazement that only the gods have paid witness to. My insides are now filled with the joy of..."

Jacob John Flores

"Carnival of flavors. Really awesome burgers (and other food!), and the fries were..."

Drew Schneider

"Best burger spot, on the planet dare I say! Love..."

Nicholas Katz

"Great atmosphere. Friendly service. Awesome food...."

Hieu Vu-Gia

"Lucky Buns is so ridiculously good that it's hard to..."

Brian Barrie

"In DC for the night and wanted something quick and easy. We were met at the door by a smiling face!!! Drink order was taken immediately and..."

jerome bethel

"Absolutely delicious I’ve been going to this place for over 5+ years. These are old videos, but everything was amazing. I would recommend this..."

Branden brown

"The waiter Danny is super cool 😎 friendly. Like the chill relaxing music while the wait for the food. There wasn’t draft beer but got talked..."

Randy Manak

"I got the mumbo bun chicken sandwich and from the first bite it was incredible tasty! The chicken on the sandwich was quite delicious & juicy but the..."

Arielle Wilson

"This is for the Union Market location since there’s no separate pinned location for Lucky Buns The OG burger is solid through and through! I’ve..."

Jeremy Keesee

"After a long travel delay on our flight from Milwaukee, our party of four was lucky enough to find Lucky Buns and to be served by Danny. We all..."

Greg Frederick

"Mumbo bun was delicious. Spicy and flavorful at the same time! Braai fries were on point too. The Sichuan ginger beer was my favorite item - Def..."

Muhammad Zia Mehmood

"I am on the quest to find all of the great burgers in DC. I was pretty excited to try the burger and I felt as if the hype was somewhat warranted...."

Waleed Sabir

"Best halal gourmet burgers I've ever had anywhere. Chicken and Beef are halal. Their cheesy fries are great. Parking can be difficult. It gets really..."

Israa Ilyas

"One of the best burgers I’ve had was at lucky buns! The burger was super fresh and made with high quality ingredients. The service was excellent..."

Queeny Qiu

Teak Wood

84/100 (1193 ratings)

"Absolutely delicious! The only reason I gave 4 stars is because they need to get their hours corrected on Google (and if that’s out of their..."

Bobbi DeAnda

"Great atmosphere, beautiful wood carvings, good food. I dined here with about 10 friends. We planned to pay individually but our waiter told us that..."

Emmanuel Valencia

"Very nice restaurant. My wife and I dined here on Christmas Eve so it was very quiet but the staff were very polite and the food was delicious...."

Aidan Crombie

"Great food. Sushi was very fresh and fried rice was flavorful. Nice..."

Lina Abisoghomyan

"Nice environment. Food was excellent I recommend the beef pad Thai! I'd definitely go..."

Maximiliano Darakdjian

"Nice atmosphere, well prepared rolls, reasonable value. Crunchy rolls (Spicy Tuna & Cream cheese)..."

Todd Miller

"I ordered online through GrubHub so I can't speak for the dining experience. The food was excellent though. It might come off as pricey at the start..."

Renato Concepcion

"One of my top 3-5 Thai places in the city. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Their food is very very tasty and pretty authentic. Great..."

Raja Krishnamoorthy

"Beautiful environment, and great food, and friendly staff. I'd definitely go..."

Joe Isfan

"With friendly service we received a terrific meal this evening. The sushi was excellent as was the pineapple fried rice. The drunken noodles were..."

Matt Lagrotte

"Solid tofu pad Thai for the price, spicy salmon sushi could’ve been better though. Really nicely priced at 20.00 for basically getting two meals..."

Josee Molavi

"Always a nice experience. Similar fare to other Thai restaurant in DC, but the atmosphere makes it worth it. Even though the place is pretty big, the..."

Aleksey Minchenkov

"Food was excellent. I had the chicken pad thai and my husband, the chicken fried rice. The service was quick and friendly. My beverage never went..."

Thalassia Hellenis

"Lunch is a great deal here, for the price you can't go..."

Rahul Patel

"Teakwood was recommended by our Airbnb hosts and we are very glad we went for dinner, especially over happy hour as it did not disappoint. If like..."

Alessia Mathewson

"Teak Wood is great — far better than you'd think given that they can accommodate parties of any size pretty much any time of day. The space is big..."

Meg Smith

"A great Thai restaurant in the Metro DC area. The decor is ancient and sleek. This restaurant combines rustic with modern decor which make a very..."

Corinne Rosen

"The food is pretty good that I've had. I didn't rate 5 stars because the service is hit or miss. My only complaint about food is that they don't cook..."

Ryan Carter

Bkk Cookshop

"Great food and friendly staff. All their appetizers are great, but my favourite is the brussel sprouts. And the spicy noodles are delicious and have..."

Marc Laplante

"Best secret in DC. Unique and authentic Thai food. Great vegetarian selection. By far best neighborhood restaurant. If you like spicy, you'll really..."

Michael David

"Thanks for providing fireworks! Food is amazing and staff/service right on point. Looking forward to sharing the patio with..."

Freddy Williams

"Hot and Spicy Noodles are amazing. Spring rolls are great,..."

Erin Russell

"So much everything. I crave the spicy noodle bowl here all the time. It's just delicious goodness. Thanks for being so..."

Mark Rutstein

"A great place to go for Asian comfort food, homey vibes, and decent neighborhood Thai food. The Pad Thai was my favorite dish I ordered from the..."

Elli

"5 stars! BKK Cookshop is a hidden gem in DC that serves up innovative and transformative Thai food. The flavors are bold and complex, and the dishes..."

Adam Blackington

"Lovely service, great food (some of the best fried tofu I’ve ever had). Yummy cocktails too! Will definitely be visiting..."

Scarlett

"My friend and I really enjoyed our meal at BKK Cookshop. The mango dish pictured offered complex flavors from sweet to spicy. Amazing! We enjoyed our..."

Laura Peters

"Wonderful experience! the foods were so good! We had boat noodles and spicy mango salad. They were great! Good service and atmosphere, especially..."

Chutikarn Chitboonthavisuk

"This was my 2nd time trying Thai cuisine and it was amazing. We ordered takeout: chicken Pad Thai, sticky rice, and steamed vegetables, the staff..."

Loyda Ortiz

"Great food and service. We stopped in mid-afternoon so it was a quiet time, but the service was wonderful and the kitchen was fast. Our table was..."

Scott Hepler

"Our group of four dined in last night. The appetizers were all exceptional, highly recommend: Gyoza, Thai wings, spring rolls, and the Brussels..."

Sandy Krems

"Love this place! Vegan friendly and the food is delicious! I had an amazing apple cider cocktail that blew me away as well! Cheap and satisfying!..."

Ashley Neuder

"This is a hidden gem. Quality street Thai food in the heart of Shaw DC. My friend and I stopped by and ordered the spring rolls, chicken fried rice..."

Khoi Nguyen

"Tried many, many different Thai restaurants in the DMV but this one is hands down the best. True authentic flavors. From the cocktails to spring..."

Stephanie

"Had a great time wasn’t crowded on the Sunday we went. I had the wings, egg rolls, and spaghetti drunken noodles. I prefer the actual drunken..."

Rewine-ing the Week Podcast

"Had a great experience!! Food was delicious and the workers are incredibly sweet. If you’re looking for affordable authentic Thai food definitely..."

Stella Rellla

"First time trying. Delivery was quick and well packaged. Super flavorful soup great for a cold day in..."

citygirldc

"Delicious food and a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere! The wine selection was also very nice. I ordered the coconut curry noodle bowl with tofu and..."

Madeline Guth

"The food was incredible, and the service was great...."

Perry Griffith

"Can’t go wrong with any of their menu items, everything is so flavorful. I especially love the coconut noodle bowl and the pork shoulder. It was..."

Jen Zhu

"Charming, unassuming, yet delicious. My favorite neighborhood restaurant that I would dine at even if I..."

Bayan Misaghi

Sanphan Thai Cuisine

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"The best Tom yum nodules I’ve had! The service was friendly and fast, didn’t need reservations even on a Saturday night which was nice for a..."

Zehavit Kirshenboim

"I ordered takeout on a Friday night the customer service was great. The interior had a lot of the dining room area blocked off with tables similar to..."

Ashley Winston

"Sanphan Thai is my go to place on Capitol Hill for delicious Thai food. I love delivery on a Sunday night - it never..."

Liz Costanzo

"Excellent food and tremendous staff. They were extremely helpful and friendly to my kids ages 8 and 10 with ordering their food! Thank you, our..."

Stacy Younkin

"Loved the ingredients and the taste of the food. Couldn't find a better place to eat in a cold winter place! The medium spicy was just on point...."

Lucieni A. da Gama Saldanha

"Stopped in for a quick bite since I had not been here before. First, they have a Happy Hour from 4-8 with really cheap alcohol, so that’s a huge..."

Brian Wilson

"The Ka Pow Shrimp fried rice was very spicy and..."

Chareva Cleveland

"This was cute restaurant to visit at Eastern Market. The crispy salmon was the highlight of my experience! I forgot to take a picture, but it comes..."

Josephine Hill

"Great neighborhood Thai spot. Everything on the menu is solid. Service is consistent and pleasant. Prices are reasonable. What more can you ask..."

Mon Oubliette

"i hate giving less than a five star review, but i just left a smidge disappointed in the food. perhaps it was just the dishes i ordered (thai fried..."

amanda m

"Quick stop with my daughter for lunch. We shared an appetizer, entree and dessert. Good bonding time while introducing new cuisine to my 16 year old...."

One of Dee's

"Food is good. Service is good. This is one of the restaurants on the Hill where parents seem to think it's OK to allow their children to be loud and..."

Lauren Young

"Frequent here at least once a month. Food is authentic and reminds me of my travels in Thailand. I love their mango sticky rice the..."

Annie Nguyen

"Great thai on the hill. We were reluctant to go because of some bad reviews from about 2 years ago. But it was delicious. We got: - Panang Curry..."

Sean Pine

"We tried 3 dishes. The drunken noodles (in the picture), pad Thai, and the chicken sour soup. It was decent. You can taste each ingredients in the..."

Frank Hong

"During my long stay in DC I couldn’t resist coming to this place every other day. Real Thai food and very generous portions. The mango sticky rice..."

Bruno Falce

Mai Thai

84/100 (1638 ratings)

"I love there crab fried rice the people there are friendly and nice I would recommend it to my..."

Shantae Clark

"This is one of the best Thai restaurants I have ever been to! ! Worth a..."

Tammy Collins

"Food was great. Was so nice to go and have real good Thai food that wasn't americanized. Place was nice and clean. Service a bit..."

Ginamarie Best

"Great Thai food on Dupont Circle. They have beautiful themed dining areas and a nice patio out front. Stopped by for Happy Hour drinks and stayed for..."

Matt Davis

"I don't think you can go wrong with this joint. Generous serving size for the price, and tastes really good, for the most part. The reason why I'm..."

Jason Seo

"Bay City drinks are awesome!!!!! The food is fab too along with the customer service- definitely worth the..."

Tonya Camille

"Love the food, service is okay. Personally my any day..."

hari krishna

"Good Thai food, nice ambiance and friendly service. A bit expensive, but the choice of dishes with many unique varieties and the classic Thai..."

Venkat R (Kousik)

"Good peanut tofu curry and virgin mojito. Warning: many of their "vegetarian" entrees include fish sauce so be sure to..."

Basil Hackworth

"Friendly staff and good food. The restaurant is clean and the ambience is..."

Vidhyashree Nagaraju

"The interior is decorated very well. The food is very good. Staff is friendly. The Drunken Noodles are tasty and spicy. Chicken Pad Thai is one of my..."

Russ Reid-Smith

"I eat a lot of Thai food and while I have only visited this location once but I was very pleased! Overall I enjoyed my meal, service was..."

John Merson

"Experience was great! Got the spicy crispy shrimp, was a bit spicy, but could've done with a bit more. Spicy scale is conservative for that food...."

Michael Baszto

"We shared the specials as we weren't very hungry. These were the shrimp wraps with sweet and sour sauce and the roast duck curry. Both great. Service..."

Ann Crome

"Great Thai food, pretty busy depending on what time you..."

Reagan Bui

"One of the only few places I will go to for Thai food in DC. What's great about this place is that whether you dine in or order takeout, they are..."

Righthero Phillips

Aroi Thai

Wheelchair Accessible

"In DC for vacation and this is the first restaurant my sisters and I stop in for food! And the food does not disappoint! It’s definitely one of the..."

Marie Emmanuelle Brown-Cashdollar

"Great dine in or carry out Thai and sushi! The Thai food is amazing and at reasonable prices. Family owned and they are so nice even when you pick..."

Helena Okolicsanyi

"There is a bad review on here dissing the sushi and I have no idea what they are talking about. Sushi was scrumptious, absolutely plan to get it here..."

Dillon H. Lukas

"My go to take out spot. Lunch specials are wonderful. Green curry chicken is my..."

Camille Martin

"Love their service, awesome spot to avoid cooking at night. Outside setting and pet..."

Daniela Ochoa Gonzalez

"Amazing local Thai food In Bloomingdale. Very fairly priced..."

Dustin Barringer

"A solid selection of tasty and authentic noodle dishes. Portion sizes were good and they were able to accommodate our large group without a..."

Enoch C

"The staff is very nice and friendly. The food is good. I like the shrimp tempura..."

Chanpen Tee

"Very nice, clean and reasonable prices too. The food was awesome..."

O. Bafour

"I love this place, been coming here since I was a kid and have been a regular ever since. The sushi is delicious and fresh, the entrées are huge..."

Grady Anderson

"It's delicious. The lunch special is a great deal and there are lots of..."

Joe

"Aroi Thai is my neighborhood comfort option and I love it. I have my go-to's but their entire menu is great. The one small downside is their hours..."

Nick Totin

"The food was yummy and very fast! I feel that they needed more than one person making sushi on a busy Saturday night. They do a lot of take-out. Thai..."

BC Turk

"Stopped here on a whim, had the drunken noodles very delicious, my server was very nice and polite, hope to do it..."

Mark 2 Brooks

"Best Thai in DC by far and much cheaper than others. Service is also super quick (usually within 20 mins for a takeout order). I get the green curry..."

Meg

Thai Orchid's Kitchen

83/100 (1798 ratings)

"Food was delicious and fresh, generous portions to go. I ordered to go wast in the mood to dine. Called in order , I live close by , 10 -15 min after..."

Dhermi Singh

"This was a surprising find on the way home. There's not much to see from the outside, but the restaurant itself is quite large and fitting for..."

Brittany Puller

"A favorite appetizer of mine from this Southeast Asian cuisine is Steamed Dumplings. One bite into them was revelatory. They tasted freshly made..."

Alex Wong

"Solid Thai food at great prices. I eat at Thai Orchid 2-3 times a week. When I can find a co-worker to order with me, we get delivery; when it's just..."

Beanwave

"This is not a dine in place. They still have it set up like Covid where it’s blocked off and you order through a glass partition. They are a..."

mikel myles

"My favorite Thai Restaurant in Washington DC, the food is excellent the customer service is immaculate and the owners are so friendly and inviting...."

Desmond Smith

"I'm loyal to this place. The only place in SE DC that makes delicious real Thai food. They cater to my food intolerance and..."

Zahra Carpenter

"YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE!! Everything we ordered tasted so delicious. I recommend the “pad cee eu with shrimp” as its so flavorful. It was our..."

Jazmin Osorio

"Crab fried rice is so yummy! Look at the amount of crab meat they give you. I don't even have to add any..."

Yoni

"The premises looks suspicious and the parking/area is hard to navigate for those unaccustomed to the area. However, bad location aside the food is..."

Mr. R

"Food is very good, but service is not the best. If you happen to be in the neighborhood and don’t mind parking in an alley while your food is..."

Victor

"So far, so good. About 15 orders in, and they have only missed one time when I ordered the fried rice with salmon and for the mounds of rice I got,..."

Trevor Don

"This is my go to Thai restaurant. I have patronized this spot for years and I continue to return even after moving further away. The food is always..."

Shean Dyson

"Can’t recommend this enough it’s a staple Thai spot for my partner and I. He always orders basil fried rice (minus the green beans) I’ve..."

Mahogany

"Friendly service. Quiet atmosphere. Very clean. Food is outstanding. Bon..."

Melissa Barron

"Stop by for a bite. Service was great. The staff was so kind and accommodating. The food is some of the best Thai I've had in a while. So much flavor..."

Brad Jones

"Boba is excellent. I have yet to try the food but it looks..."

Tricia Ordaz

"Consistently the best Thai food hands down! Super great about customizing orders placed via delivery app. My go to is the basil friend rice with crab..."

nekkita beans

"Large portions and delicious, flavorful food every single time. My favorites are the crab fried rice and beef krapow. Best i’ve had in DC or..."

Darrion Sprueill

"Wanted to try this place since it was close to my house and I was still on my thai food kick and they did not disappoint either. Food was fresh and..."

Marche Morris

Royal Thai Cuisine & Bar

83/100 (5323 ratings)

"Small Thai restaurant in China Town that serves delicious entrees and has good drinks. We came in pretty early during lunch time and it was only a..."

David Pulido

"Service was good. Food was as expected, good. Decor was fine, but tables are really close. Space is pretty tight. Restaurant was clean. Single unisex..."

Luke Chang

"Came to this place since we were looking to eat veg in Thai. Small place in the Chinatown. They were quite accommodating to assign us a table 10 min..."

shriti jaiswal

"While visiting DC on a road trip to Boston, I decided to give this place a try. Im so so glad I found this Thai cozy yummy cuisine. I did a quick..."

Danielle P

"I visited Monday night looking for some dinner. My friend and I were well received by the staff. The restaurant wasn't crowded. We were seated and..."

Ladun O

"I came here on a Monday night in Dec. '22. There was only carry out/orders after 9 pm. I love the menu's variety of items to try. Food/Drink quality..."

William Rogers III (Will)

"This is a cute little Thai place in Chinatown. They are on the cutting edge of technology: you can view the menu, order, and pay all from your phone..."

Ginny Crisco

"The restaurant is located in China Town. We have to order online by scanning the QR code. It will redirect you to the menu and you can order and pay..."

Aung Myo Htut

"We were in DC for a short weekend trip and decided to give Royal Thai a try because it was close to our hotel. We had the Pad Thai, Pineapple Fried..."

Becky Elliff

"We came here for lunch on a hot day of walking around the city. The food was terrific and the service was good! The atmosphere was just okay, I think..."

Esther Vanderplas

Banana Leaves Asian Restaurant & Sushi Bar

83/100 (3399 ratings)

"I've been here twice and both times the food was great. The dumplings are awesome. Haven't tried the sushi but everything else I've had is..."

Bill P.

"I got some appetizers and their mango sticky rice is absolutely scrumptious! I also got a grilled lemongrass chicken to go , it was tender with smoky..."

Novita Reyes

"Pan Asian restaurant with pretty good Malaysian fare. Curry Laksa is very good but the chicken is not very tasty as it's boiled and then thrown into..."

Family Movva

"Indonesia Nasi Goreng Food. It's my favourite one and it's also yummy 😋🍛. I loved it 💜. I never thought that I will find in Washington DC,..."

Kazi Sultana

"Ordered take out from banana leaves and had a great experience (ordered all vegetarian dishes). The star of the night was the red curry that seems to..."

Jasmine HK

"Popped in for a quick lunch. They have a large & diverse menu. Made it a bit tough to choose, but that isn't a bad thing. Steamed Vegetable Dumplings..."

MojoTheGoldenChild and Furblings

"Wow what a find! Great place for a quick diner and some of the best Asian food I have had. The General Tao was incredible. Deep rich flavor and just..."

Chris Childs

"Food is top notch. I was blown away at how good everything was. Would eat there again. Especially the lunch special - i had the thai basil chicken..."

Gregory O'Laughlin

"Very pleased with my meal here. The service was excellent but unobtrusive. Salad and entree were extremely tasty and brought out in a very timely..."

Barclay Banister

"This place is like a weird future restaurant. The ordering is done entirely online as if you are getting food to go but then it comes to your table..."

Dev Sodagar

"Fresh, abundant, great value for a fantastic business lunch. All the right flavors from across Asia. I love the wait staff and the different options..."

My Hanitizer

"We dined in last night and had the most amazing meal. Our host was so lovely and welcoming. I only wish that we were local so that we could dine..."

Donna Locke

"Located one block from the Washington Hilton Hotel and Connecticut Ave. Elegant upscale Asian atmosphere. First floor sushi dining area and bar with..."

Adrienne Rigby

Satay Club

"As a Malaysian, I was very pleased with the authenticity of the flavors. I ordered the chicken satay, char kway teow and the roti canai. My only..."

Anitha

"Great food. Super service. They let us sit at the table for hours and kept filling up our water. I ordered to go food to take for dinner. The Malay..."

Mikkela T

Natalia Romanyuk

"Nice place to eat. We especially liked the lunchtime sushi specials! Great pricing and good service,..."

Lucia Hassell

"I really like this restaurant!! The lady who took care of our order was very friendly and the service was fantastic. The food was amazing as well. I..."

Yuntian Lu

"Very good Thai food with delicious lamb and chicken satay. Thai fried rice was so good we needed to re-order. Sticky rice with mango is beyond..."

Sujata Bardhan

"As a Malaysian, I was really excited about having Malaysian food again. You can find typical Malaysian dishes here such as nasi lemak, char kuey teow..."

Amalina Ariffin

"Endorse this restaurant with my PhD candidate status at the University of Edinburgh in 2023! I had my first ever delivery experience in the States..."

巩奕凡

"Staff are friendly. Service is fast. Food is pretty authentic. Chicken Satay is very good, made of dark meat. Nasi Lemark is delicious. Seafood hor..."

Chor Wah Lee

Helen Low

Dc Noodles

"This was a first visit for me and I loved it. I had the spicy ginger noodle soup 🍜. And it was delicious it was full of flavor and not overly..."

Marshall (MRJ56)

"Loved it! Very friendly staff, food came out fast and was full of flavor! The shitake and cheese wontons were a very pleasant surprise and the spicy..."

Yasmina Shah Esmaeili

"Ordered crispy shrimp bun and drunken noodles with wide noodles. Food was good, server was attentive. There is a parking garage across the street,..."

Nicole Garner

"Really enjoyed our dinner here. The menu features a range of noodle-based entrees, from wok stir-fried to more broth-based options. The Green Curry..."

Scott Matus

"Fantastic spot with great service. Authentic, delicious and healthily portioned. The people working here were attentive, friendly and accommodating...."

Michael Meenehan

"We tried the chicken noodles and the Burmese curry chicken noodles! First one was a hit, but we didn't like the second one that much! The service and..."

Sumnima Joshi

"Food was surprisingly good and the price was very reasonable. Would definitely recommend coming here during..."

Vincent Tchong

"Stopped in here on a Sunday. Everything on U st was crowded for brunch and luckily this spot was open with no wait. Happy hour menu is very..."

Tino Martinez

"This was the first restaurant the DMV Noodle has reviewed. We had our first meeting at the restaurant two weeks ago and we have rated DC Noodles on a..."

DMV Noodle Club

"The service is a little slow by the food was delicious. I had the pad Thai and my friend had the pad see ew and both very delicious. Another friend..."

Yasmine Saibou

"Hidden in plain sight, this spacious noodle place and bar is amazing. They have great collection of happy hour food and drinks. The main courses are..."

Debdeep Bhattacharya

"My go to neighborhood spot for a reliably good meal. I haven’t had anything bad on this menu and I’ve eaten everything. They’ve been in the..."

Philippa Pham Hughes

"We had a lovely little dinner date here. We were walking around U st surveying menus and this one caught our eye. There’s interesting sculpture and..."

Ariana

"We’ve been to this place twice now and it’s been excellent both times. We stopped by today to grab our food (which was very quick) and saw that..."

Hannah Tyler

"This was excellent! Stumbled into a place on a Sunday afternoon and it was not busy at all. The food was delicious and the drinks were tasty. Would..."

Kira T

"Amazing. My husband and I are Thai food foodies and this place meets our standards. Clean, fresh, quick. I definitely recommend. My husband had the..."

Brittany Weddle

"Even during Covid I felt safe ordering here and been doing a lot of takes outs. Adding a photo. This is my favorite place in DC! From pad Thai,..."

M K

"I've only been once, but I really enjoyed DC Noodles. My tofu red curry noodles were delicious (no fish sauce) and beautifully presented. The..."

Eric Urquhart

"Great food, good prices. Everything was very..."

arpit gupta

Bangkok Thai Dining

"My daughter & I enjoyed some “mock tails” (mango lemonade and coconut lemongrass cooler and lunch of summer rolls and dumplings-friendly staff..."

Karishma Sood

"Nice, underground restaurant. Great food at a reasonable..."

Wayne Turnbow

"Great find!!!! Excellent food, atmosphere and..."

Dave

"Wonderful food, wonderful staff, great atmosphere! We had a wonderful dinner for a very reasonable price. Would definitely eat here again when in..."

K Millie

"A beautiful atmosphere with very few customers during early dinner. I had a Masaman Curry Dish. Everything about this Restraunt screams quiet date..."

Joseph Casey

"Bangkok Thai has a cute little entrance with steps leading you down to the restaurant. The food was top notch. I am vegetarian so I ate the green..."

Kajal Mawa

"We really enjoyed this place. We had the Pad Thai, Tom yum soup, spring rolls, and a Thai chicken dish. All were very good. Great location and..."

Nate B

"Food is good, but I would say too authentic (meaning too spicy 🌶) even dishes which are considered mild spicy were extreme for me, even though I..."

Andy Stark

"Really great, cozy and friendly thai restaurant near DuPont circle! The food at Bangkok was excellent; I had the Thai green salad and Chicken Drunken..."

Tyler Godat

"Delicious food at a very reasonable cost. The dishes are prepared pretty quicly so there's not a long wait if you are doing a power lunch. The spicy..."

Elena Anderson

"The food and service here was lovely. The spiciness of the food here is definitely similar to Thailand and not Western spicy. One star down because..."

Ngan Chung

"Update: this may not be the best restaurant for food allergies because I asked for chicken drunken noodles without egg, and they put the egg in..."

J Foodgeek

"Really nice service and great food here! This is def my fav Thai restaurant in dmv area! Strongly recommend spicy lemongrass seafood. Hard to find..."

Luming Y

"I can't stop eating since I ordered first round of those awesome food. This place already up to my #1 list delicious Thai food in my life! Recommend..."

淑倩鄭

"Wow did I love this place. The red curry with extra chicken was delicious. Pad Thai is most popular and they will make it without egg for allergy..."

Micah Gaudio

"I was walking along P street when I saw the sign for the $9.99 lunch special and suddenly got a craving for Thai food. The pad ga prao was delicious..."

Hilda Kroll

"Food was so good we went there twice during our stay. Service was fast Food was well made Authentic Thai cuisine Prices are..."

Prince Joel

"Nice, clean,quiet and friendly service 👌. The food was good too. I had the Pad Thai with beef and shrimp and it was..."

D. Olokodana

"THE BEST THAI FOOD IN THE DMV! I've been visiting this restaurant for years. Last time I was here was six years ago due to location change. I've..."

Roberta S White

"Came here with my partner on a whim and I’m glad we did! We came when it was less busy and got excellent service. Server was kind, food came out..."

Desmond

"Food was delicious. I ordered the drunken noodles, hands down the best noodles I've had in D.C. Just a note tho, the "spicy" dishes with one 🌶is..."

Lynda Correa

"Fresh and delicious food! Very quick service, friendly..."

Chaitra Hebbar

"Tried soup and pad Thai.. vegetable soup with coconut milk blended was so tasty... Pad Thai - chicken was..."

Anand R

Beau Thai

82/100 (1168 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

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"One of the best Thai restaurants in D.C., especially if one is looking for some good fried tofu. I had the Pad See Ew with tofu and it was delicious!..."

James

"I live in Northern Virginia. A colleague at work recommended this restaurant to me and my wife. We are always up for a great dining experience. So we..."

Chris Williams

"My boyfriend and I love this place. I love Thai foods as always because they share commonalities with Cambodia, culturally and traditionally. This..."

Ahvina

"The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the red curry with rice noodles on the side and while different it was the perfect mix between a soup..."

Maria Roscoe

"I was looking for a Thai place by Gallery Place and went here. Our server was great, there was lots of seating, and our food arrived very quickly. We..."

Jasmine Cha

"Food was good. Standard Thai. Ordered by DoorDash. Got the drunken noodles w/ pork. Would order again if craving..."

Jessica Woodmont

"You know me and my love for Thai food!! Green curry here was AMAZING and Spicy 🔥 so be prepared when you order to feel the heat. I quenched my..."

Sonal Patel

"My go-to for Thai food in DC. The drunken noodles are the best and the steamed dumplings are always..."

Patrick Dunlap

"Beau Thai is our go-to for take away but we decided to try in person! The Spring Rolls and Pad See Ew held up, and while my boyfriend usually orders..."

Sabrina Campfield

"Found this gem on DoorDash and can say I was thoroughly pleased. The packaging was sustainable and the food stayed hot well through delivery. I..."

Jahaan Thomas

Thai Tanic Ii

82/100 (1365 ratings)

"This is a crowd favorite for a reason. Lots of vegetarian options which is very convenient. I love the vibes and the drinks were quite delicious as..."

Thrisha Mohan

"Flavorful food for a great price, and a wonderful atmosphere. Really loved how kind the staff were, and I really can't describe how well they invited..."

Nagela Nukuna

"So delicious. The food was great. We went for early dinner with reservation. Parking was a hassle so get there early. We had three mains for two..."

Aagya

"Green salad was a bit salty but our waiter’s recommended dishes were very good. Fried yellow noodle was our favorite - flavorful and was different..."

Welly Lee

"This is the best asian food I have ever had. I found this place to be recommended everywhere on reddit and decided to give it a try. We got the..."

Abhash Kumar Singh

"Hey foodies, gather around because I just had an EPIC dining experience at Thip Khao in Washington DC! 🌟 Let me spill the tea on this 5-star gem..."

Sayak Das

"Just absolutely delicious. Got the only red wine on the menu and it was such a wonderful pairing with both our meals. A fruity, slightly dry wine to..."

Carys Behnke

"Came with high expectations and were more or less content with the experience. The lump crab and mushroom noodle dish was so close to being perfect,..."

Eric Borlaug

"Was entertaining a friend from California who loves spice and flavor. Thought this would be perfect. Papaya salad was amazing. Whole fish had too..."

eun yim

"I just really love this place. Laos and Cambodia share similarities in culture and traditions that is why these foods are so much like home. I love..."

Ahvina

"The glorious reviews did not lie. We went after a long hike and the food was delightful, full of flavors and textures. I recommend every single dish..."

A

"Oh ho ho! This place is AMAZING. We've always ordered from here and never ate in but we tried it out a couple of days ago. Loved it! Cocktails - we..."

Amol Soman

"This place was crazy good it was our first night staying in DC visiting the family and they took us here. The menu was pretty simple and had a lot of..."

Veronica Mg

"Every time I go there, I try something amazing. Super delicious soups, interesting dishes in general. Chicken hearts surprised me, I really recommend..."

Ema Klimaitė

"The food was amazing! The atmosphere was great besides of course things they can’t control like dirt bikes and 4 wheelers zipping up and down the..."

Courtney Darder

"Thip Khao is a great little intimate date night restaurant. They offer outdoor and indoor dining. Our table was ready when we arrived for dinner and..."

Khamesh Prashad

"Every time I come here the food is so tasty. High quality and relatively fast service. The indoor lighting and decor is also inviting and cozy. Would..."

Rylin McGee

"Thrilled to find this lovely spot. The Naem Khao stole the show - excellent textured & iconic flavors. Was disappointed in the Khao Soi, I’m sorry..."

Rebecca Peters

Thai & Pho Bistro

"Came here on a weekday evening for dinner. Ordered two types of pho and a pad Thai. The meal started with papaya salad as an appetizer. It was very..."

Greg Wang

"Some place to finally get something spicy though the best of the spice not that spicy for an Africa taste. Nice anyway. Highly recommended. Will be..."

Tayo Olosunde

"I don't know what the negative commenters are talking about. We got the crispy kapow chicken and a Thai iced tea. The chicken was thinly sliced, all..."

Jerad Graham

"1.Pineapple rice 2.Satay chicken Skewer 3.Calamari 4.Bubble Tea(Tapioca Pearls Drink)-..."

Jewjew Beed

"Nice, small unpretentious thai..drunken noodles, wonderful dish..thought it may be spicier since it was 3 stars spicy..but it was perfect and great..."

victoria Ackerman

"Enjoyed a comfortable interior with one of my favorite comfort foods - pho. Affordable with most of the traditional toppings offered. Friendly..."

Sean Q

"Lovely staff, solid selection and a great happy hour make this restaurant a good choice in Dupont. I will definitely be back..."

Peyton Doyle

"Had the thai dumplings and combo pho. Both were great. Staff were very friendly and..."

Joe Williams

"The food here was absolutely amazing. The flavors were delicious, the portions were perfect, the service was really attentive and the two waitresses..."

Margo Feldman

"A lovely ambience with a relaxed feel serving a variety of Thai and Vietnamese dishes. Worth a..."

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