Delicious Thai food at a reasonable price. If I was allowed, I'd be here every week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juan Sebastian Pozo
Very excellent food here! 100% recommendable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaime Creighton
Best Thai food in DC! Great atmosphere and above & beyond service. The undercover shrimp is delicious and the pad Thai is the best we’ve found in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
aldy wirmadi
I like their pad thai seafood. Even though they missed one menu, they handled it well.
Nupur C.
The chicken Khao Soi was delicious and easily the star of their menu. Staff were super understanding of my family being in a rush and made sure to get us everything we needed in a very timely manner. The restaurant itself is cute and a very cozy spot for lunch in dupont.
Shaushage G
I went there for dinner and the place started to get packed quickly. The space is small but cute. I ordered some curry dish with chicken. The chicken was so dry that it was a choking hazzard. At the end we got our bill and there was an extra 10$ charge for each person that I didn't realize until later. We messaged the restaurant to get the receipt since we didn't get the printed one while we were therr, yet to receive an answer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Cj Love
Vegetarian options: This place was top tier believe me when I tell you! The atmosphere is calm cool and relaxing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellow Curry
thema eason
Food was delicious! Exceptional
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fran Levine
My son raves about Sampannee. I will continue to buy Birthday gift certificates for him here. It’s the perfect gift!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Torya M.
Scrolling through Instagram got me so excited about trying out the new Thai restaurant in Dupont Circle! A big shoutout to my fellow foodie for sharing his amazing experience with us. I have to say, this place is absolutely to die for! The ambiance is so beautiful and perfect for the spring season. And the customer service is definitely on point! When I sat at the bar and ordered my favorite Tito's and cranberry, the bartender was so friendly and even brought cranberry juice for my drink from the store because they were out stock. Double kudos to her! The menu is quite familiar with other Thai cuisines, so I went for my usual order of spring rolls and Thai fried rice with beef. But, word on the street is that their wings are amazing! I had to try them out, so I ordered the dirty wings with the larb dry seasoning and they were absolutely delightful! The chicken was so crispy and the smoky flavor was just perfect. And, to top it off, they even gave me a side of their sweet and sour sauce that goes on their Sampannee wings. Oh, and did I mention that they offer a $15 lunch special which includes an appetizer and meal? That's such a great deal! And, my server was just delightful, sweet, and so personable. I would love to always see her on my visits and learn more about her and her culture. She says they do food really well here, and I must agree! I want to give a big thanks to my foodie friend for posting about this place on social media, and of course, a huge thanks to Sampannee for having me. I left feeling so full and satisfied, and even had a doggy bag to take home. They did not disappoint! Come and enjoy some amazing Thai cuisine here!
Found this restaurant on google for Thai food and stopped by. It's a small restaurant and has good views. We had to go upstairs to get in the restaurant and you'll see their bar just right next to the door. They gave us lemon infused water on the table! Felt gonna having a healthy food to start. I ordered their Tom Yum, Thai Fried Rice and Basil fried rice. Tom yum is perfect! Tasted spicy and tangy, made you can't stop. Between the Thai and Basil, I preferred the Thai one. Overall everything was great!
Jessica F.
Stumbled upon this Thai restaurant for dinner and was very pleased with the whole gai yang chicken dish! The whole chicken comes with sticky rice and two sauces, and there also an option to get papaya salad. The sauces were so delicious and we gobbled up this dish. This was enough food for 3 people, and we also ordered fried rice. Definitely recommend the dish!
Justin N.
Had dinner here with a friend. The inside of the restaurant is cute and casual-- a nice neighborhood Thai spot. It should be noted that the restaurant is only accessible by going up stairs. The dishes I tried were a little underwhelming. The Pad See Ew tasted average (3/5). The Spring Roll was below average and bland (2/5). The Pad Thai Tom Yum had good flavors but the noodles were overcooked (4/5). The lunch special looks great and I would be interested in coming back for it.
PS Y
Was excited to try the food, but sadly my pad kee mao (drunken noodles) delivery lacked flavour and was overcooked, as the reviewer below stated. Portion was generous though, and delivery was fast. Would probably not try again.
David H.
What a great spot in DC. My coworker and I were in the mood for some legit Thai food and this popped up closest and one of the highest reviews! Yelp didn't disappoint one bit. The overall experience was amazing. All around from the service to the food. Let's start with the food. Ordered the Pad Thai and my coworker ordered the panang curry lunch special situations. Came with 3 different choices and we both got spring rolls. They were super crunchy and flaky (as they should be) came out hot and very good. The next was my dish Pad Thai. It was really good and highly recommended. I would order it again. The like on top sealed the deal. My proteins were chicken and beef both tender and cooked perfectly. Very flavorful and it was a huge lunch portion. I was so full after I left. I did try a taste of the panang and it is one of my favorite dishes and will order that next time. We also ordered the French fries and you can pick between 3 types of seasonings which is awesome. We just told her to pick one. Order them extra crispy (always). The overall inside was also great. They had the heater on and warmed it up a bit and it was very cozy. All three of the ladies working this afternoon were friendly, interactive, and smiling the entire time. Our main server R (don't know how to spell her whole name) but she was amazing. So friendly and so interactive. We got to know her and her history it was really nice and added to the experience. Overall I'll be back when I'm in DC. Good food good atmosphere and good people. What a treat before heading home.
Delicious Thai food at a reasonable price. If I was allowed, I'd be here every week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very excellent food here! 100% recommendable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Thai food in DC! Great atmosphere and above & beyond service. The undercover shrimp is delicious and the pad Thai is the best we’ve found in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I like their pad thai seafood. Even though they missed one menu, they handled it well.
The chicken Khao Soi was delicious and easily the star of their menu. Staff were super understanding of my family being in a rush and made sure to get us everything we needed in a very timely manner. The restaurant itself is cute and a very cozy spot for lunch in dupont.
I went there for dinner and the place started to get packed quickly. The space is small but cute. I ordered some curry dish with chicken. The chicken was so dry that it was a choking hazzard. At the end we got our bill and there was an extra 10$ charge for each person that I didn't realize until later. We messaged the restaurant to get the receipt since we didn't get the printed one while we were therr, yet to receive an answer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Vegetarian options: This place was top tier believe me when I tell you! The atmosphere is calm cool and relaxing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellow Curry
Food was delicious! Exceptional
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My son raves about Sampannee. I will continue to buy Birthday gift certificates for him here. It’s the perfect gift!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scrolling through Instagram got me so excited about trying out the new Thai restaurant in Dupont Circle! A big shoutout to my fellow foodie for sharing his amazing experience with us. I have to say, this place is absolutely to die for! The ambiance is so beautiful and perfect for the spring season. And the customer service is definitely on point! When I sat at the bar and ordered my favorite Tito's and cranberry, the bartender was so friendly and even brought cranberry juice for my drink from the store because they were out stock. Double kudos to her! The menu is quite familiar with other Thai cuisines, so I went for my usual order of spring rolls and Thai fried rice with beef. But, word on the street is that their wings are amazing! I had to try them out, so I ordered the dirty wings with the larb dry seasoning and they were absolutely delightful! The chicken was so crispy and the smoky flavor was just perfect. And, to top it off, they even gave me a side of their sweet and sour sauce that goes on their Sampannee wings. Oh, and did I mention that they offer a $15 lunch special which includes an appetizer and meal? That's such a great deal! And, my server was just delightful, sweet, and so personable. I would love to always see her on my visits and learn more about her and her culture. She says they do food really well here, and I must agree! I want to give a big thanks to my foodie friend for posting about this place on social media, and of course, a huge thanks to Sampannee for having me. I left feeling so full and satisfied, and even had a doggy bag to take home. They did not disappoint! Come and enjoy some amazing Thai cuisine here!
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Found this restaurant on google for Thai food and stopped by. It's a small restaurant and has good views. We had to go upstairs to get in the restaurant and you'll see their bar just right next to the door. They gave us lemon infused water on the table! Felt gonna having a healthy food to start. I ordered their Tom Yum, Thai Fried Rice and Basil fried rice. Tom yum is perfect! Tasted spicy and tangy, made you can't stop. Between the Thai and Basil, I preferred the Thai one. Overall everything was great!
Stumbled upon this Thai restaurant for dinner and was very pleased with the whole gai yang chicken dish! The whole chicken comes with sticky rice and two sauces, and there also an option to get papaya salad. The sauces were so delicious and we gobbled up this dish. This was enough food for 3 people, and we also ordered fried rice. Definitely recommend the dish!
Had dinner here with a friend. The inside of the restaurant is cute and casual-- a nice neighborhood Thai spot. It should be noted that the restaurant is only accessible by going up stairs. The dishes I tried were a little underwhelming. The Pad See Ew tasted average (3/5). The Spring Roll was below average and bland (2/5). The Pad Thai Tom Yum had good flavors but the noodles were overcooked (4/5). The lunch special looks great and I would be interested in coming back for it.
Was excited to try the food, but sadly my pad kee mao (drunken noodles) delivery lacked flavour and was overcooked, as the reviewer below stated. Portion was generous though, and delivery was fast. Would probably not try again.
What a great spot in DC. My coworker and I were in the mood for some legit Thai food and this popped up closest and one of the highest reviews! Yelp didn't disappoint one bit. The overall experience was amazing. All around from the service to the food. Let's start with the food. Ordered the Pad Thai and my coworker ordered the panang curry lunch special situations. Came with 3 different choices and we both got spring rolls. They were super crunchy and flaky (as they should be) came out hot and very good. The next was my dish Pad Thai. It was really good and highly recommended. I would order it again. The like on top sealed the deal. My proteins were chicken and beef both tender and cooked perfectly. Very flavorful and it was a huge lunch portion. I was so full after I left. I did try a taste of the panang and it is one of my favorite dishes and will order that next time. We also ordered the French fries and you can pick between 3 types of seasonings which is awesome. We just told her to pick one. Order them extra crispy (always). The overall inside was also great. They had the heater on and warmed it up a bit and it was very cozy. All three of the ladies working this afternoon were friendly, interactive, and smiling the entire time. Our main server R (don't know how to spell her whole name) but she was amazing. So friendly and so interactive. We got to know her and her history it was really nice and added to the experience. Overall I'll be back when I'm in DC. Good food good atmosphere and good people. What a treat before heading home.