Donsak Thai Restaurant

I live in the neighborhood (a resident of 10 years) and, up until yesterday, never had a problem the few times I have eaten here at Donsak Thai.

However, on Wednesday 10/23, I ordered food for pickup - pad Thai and tom yum soup with shrimp - and I got severely sick a few hours after eating the meal so much so I had to miss work today on 10/24.

In particular, I’m pretty sure it was the chili peppers and possibly even the shrimp (that may have gone bad?) in the soup might have been the culprits.

Diarrhea, nausea, sweats, and abdominal pain for over 24 hours is just not acceptable from “bad food.”

I will avoid this place and would recommend Paragon Thai in Cleveland Park on Connecticut Avenue where I have never ever had an issue including with their pad thais or tom yum soups.

Very delicious Thai food! We loved everything we ordered and could taste the authentic Thai flavors. We ordered a variety of dishes, but the drunken noodles stood out for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodle

Favorite thai food in DC. Would recommend papaya salad, chicken satay, egg plant stir fry

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awful restaurant with very rude staff. The food tastes cheap and over concentrated with low quality ingredients, sauces. Disappointed. Worst thai food I tried.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I highly recommend this Restaurant.It was absolutely amazing so authentic Thai food.
I had such a incredible experience which was so sweet ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service, great food!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love the food here. I had with two friends and everyone enjoyed the food! The wanton mushroom soup was delicious! I had Ka Prow with chicken the sauce was tasty! I’m so glad Woodley Park has great food!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodle, Larb Gai, Stir- Fried Seafood with Curry, Pad Thai

Crispy Duck was excellent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options clearly displayed

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Pad Thai

I showed up very early for my reservation and the hostess seated me right away. Soon after, water was served and my drink order was taken. Upon returning with my Thai iced tea, my food order was taken. The Crab Rangoon came out fast, hot and so yummy. Next, the Pad Thai with tofu was served and was so delicious. For dessert, I had to try their sticky rice and mangoes and it didn't disappoint. Staff was very attentive, often checking to make sure I was okay and had what I needed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Got take out here and again food was very good. The Thai dumplings were yummy and we LOVE the pad see ew. Noodles are so tender. We tried the fried green beans in garlic this time and added beef. Tasty but it was quite spicy! Only thing is take out portions could be larger, which is the only thing we’ve gotten before, so I’m not sure how it compares to dining in

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Thai Dumplings, Pad See EW Chicken

This place is my go to for Thai food. I normally get the pad Thai with a different protein, but will switch it up with the menu items and they’re all delicious Normally, when I come in and sit every once in a while, the services is great; friendly and fast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a very nice early dinner. They let us sit outside a few minutes before opening, and then the service started at opening time and was very good. Good. The food was also very good.

Parking: Free street parking only on weekends and holidays. We did find street parking relatively close, but it was 4:30 on a Sunday.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pad Thai

Dietary restrictions: Lots of GF dishes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Red Curry, Thai Dumplings, Mango Sticky Rice

By far, the best Thai restaurant in DC!!! My wife and I have dined here multiple times and we love everything about Donsak. First, the atmosphere is open and inviting, the hostess and wait staff is attentive and hardworking, the owner is engaging and strives to provide the best experience. Now about the food, always fresh and with just right amount of spices. My favourite is crispy kapow duck (maybe misspelled). Freshly steamed veggies with steamed rice with ample serving of succulent duck. Picture included. Papayas salad is always fresh. We prefer spicy, but you can order anyway you want.
Please never mind other reviews that mention small portions, they are just right, unless your use to all you can eat at Chillies. Bottom line, you will not regret coming here. Warning, please make reservations, otherwise, you may not get a table.