I am visiting DC and will back to SURA for sure. Fun, great food and service. Went for happy hour, which was a plus. Can't say enough how good the food was. See you next year on our yearly visit to DC. The price per person did include
Great food. Different, and distinct. Spicy dishes are ?.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pgogo
We found the place on google as from the outside is not very visible. It was just awesome. Thai food in a new spin and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts, Special Chili Noodles
James W. Fatherree
We stumbled upon Sura near our AirBnB while on a short trip to DC. We had an appetizer and two entrees, which were very reasonably-priced, and also some of the best Thai food I've ever had. Everything was EXCELLENT! In fact, we liked it so much that we went back there again two nights later. Everything was just as good as the first night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jek PA's Dumplings
Richard Chen
No joking, every dish they offer is delicious and creative. Not typical Thai food but I really love every single dish here. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. If you like spicy Asian food, this is the place for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Old Skool Pork Satay, Salmon Crudo, Special Chili Noodles
Jennifer Schneider
Look: the food was very good, the atmosphere was good. However, the service was dismal. We (a party of 5) came in at 6 PM WITH A RESERVATION on a Tuesday and promptly got told that we would have to leave at 7 PM. We didn’t even have the check at 7 PM but we did have it at 7:15, they refused to divide it into anything other than equal amounts, and they told us we HAD to get out as soon as we got the cards back. Won’t be back.Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Allyson Scholl
Everything was 5 stars but BEWARE the credit card reservation fee. I reserved a table for 4 and put my credit card down to guarantee the reservation. I called to let them know that my colleague wouldn't be able to come due to a delayed flight so it was only 3 of us. We showed up, we ate, we left. Then I was only refunded the reservation deposit for 3 people and they kept the deposit for the 4th. Tacky. I mean, we still used a 4 person table (like we would have if the 4th would have joined) and we still spent over $100 in food and drinks. Just these small things leave me never wanting to go there again. Like, come on. Do you need my $10 deposit that bad?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jas
Sura, what a vibe! This spot has aesthetics on lock, and the menu is a work of art. The real showstopper? The “Special Chili Noodles”—a total game-changer, a must-try. We also got in on the secret menu with the Softshell Crab—so much garlic and green onion goodness, it was fire. The calamari was legit, perfect portion, and not greasy at all, major win. Now, the quail egg wontons, not my jam. Cool concept, but the execution didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Overall, Sura sets the stage for a killer date night or a spot to mix it up with a variety of flavors. It was a vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Special Chili Noodles
Ashley C
The service was surprisingly fast! The restaurant is intimate and on the smaller size. The cocktails are tasty, and the food is very flavorful. They also offered to adjust the spice level for me because I’m not a fan of overly spicy food. Highly
Not your typical "American" Thai place. These are more authentic street-food/bar style dishes. Place is cozy with a casual vibe.Everything was delicious and shareable sized, we split 3 dishes between two people.Served really quick after ordering. Staff is attentive & friendly. Hands down the best Thai food I've had state-side so far!
Came here for Valentines Day dinner, and it didn't disappoint. It was our first time and the flavors were strong and fresh.Appetizers:Pork Satay 5/5 - peanut dressing was rich, coconutty, and savoryS&P Rolls 5/5 - light and crispy! It's paired sauce was yummy. I could eat the whole order by myself ?Dishes:Beef Horapa 4/5The beef shank was super tender, we like spicy but it couldve had more spice. The fried egg could've been more fried.Shrimp Kari Rice 5/5The shrimps were wonderfully plump and juicy, and the curry over rice was to die for. Super rich from the egg, and seasoned well.The lychee creme brulee looked so tempting but we were soo full by the end of it. Would def come back and try some other options!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Shrimp, Old Skool Satay
Wm Mak
Was surprised how amazing it was here, portions are great and food it awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cashew Chicken, Lychee Creme Brulee, Special Chili Noodles, Salmon Crudo
Anastasia
we ordered more food after the first round. can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. everything tastes good together. got here at 6:30 ish on a monday and it filled up fast. actually forgot to take pictures of the rest of the food but the empty bowl should say
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bunny S
We walked over to the bar to grab some drinks and witnessed a small roach climb up the wall and across the bar in the middle of the day. Needless to say we left.
I am visiting DC and will back to SURA for sure. Fun, great food and service. Went for happy hour, which was a plus. Can't say enough how good the food was. See you next year on our yearly visit to DC. The price per person did include
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cashew Chicken, Boneless Duck Laab, Brussels Sprouts, Calamari, Jek PA's Dumplings
Great food. Different, and distinct. Spicy dishes are ?.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We found the place on google as from the outside is not very visible. It was just awesome. Thai food in a new spin and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts, Special Chili Noodles
We stumbled upon Sura near our AirBnB while on a short trip to DC. We had an appetizer and two entrees, which were very reasonably-priced, and also some of the best Thai food I've ever had. Everything was EXCELLENT! In fact, we liked it so much that we went back there again two nights later. Everything was just as good as the first night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jek PA's Dumplings
No joking, every dish they offer is delicious and creative. Not typical Thai food but I really love every single dish here. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. If you like spicy Asian food, this is the place for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Old Skool Pork Satay, Salmon Crudo, Special Chili Noodles
Look: the food was very good, the atmosphere was good. However, the service was dismal. We (a party of 5) came in at 6 PM WITH A RESERVATION on a Tuesday and promptly got told that we would have to leave at 7 PM. We didn’t even have the check at 7 PM but we did have it at 7:15, they refused to divide it into anything other than equal amounts, and they told us we HAD to get out as soon as we got the cards back. Won’t be back.Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Everything was 5 stars but BEWARE the credit card reservation fee. I reserved a table for 4 and put my credit card down to guarantee the reservation. I called to let them know that my colleague wouldn't be able to come due to a delayed flight so it was only 3 of us. We showed up, we ate, we left. Then I was only refunded the reservation deposit for 3 people and they kept the deposit for the 4th. Tacky. I mean, we still used a 4 person table (like we would have if the 4th would have joined) and we still spent over $100 in food and drinks. Just these small things leave me never wanting to go there again. Like, come on. Do you need my $10 deposit that bad?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sura, what a vibe! This spot has aesthetics on lock, and the menu is a work of art. The real showstopper? The “Special Chili Noodles”—a total game-changer, a must-try. We also got in on the secret menu with the Softshell Crab—so much garlic and green onion goodness, it was fire. The calamari was legit, perfect portion, and not greasy at all, major win. Now, the quail egg wontons, not my jam. Cool concept, but the execution didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Overall, Sura sets the stage for a killer date night or a spot to mix it up with a variety of flavors. It was a vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Special Chili Noodles
The service was surprisingly fast! The restaurant is intimate and on the smaller size. The cocktails are tasty, and the food is very flavorful. They also offered to adjust the spice level for me because I’m not a fan of overly spicy food. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food with the freshest ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Not your typical "American" Thai place. These are more authentic street-food/bar style dishes. Place is cozy with a casual vibe.Everything was delicious and shareable sized, we split 3 dishes between two people.Served really quick after ordering. Staff is attentive & friendly. Hands down the best Thai food I've had state-side so far!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boneless Duck Laab, Grilled Pork Belly
Came here for Valentines Day dinner, and it didn't disappoint. It was our first time and the flavors were strong and fresh.Appetizers:Pork Satay 5/5 - peanut dressing was rich, coconutty, and savoryS&P Rolls 5/5 - light and crispy! It's paired sauce was yummy. I could eat the whole order by myself ?Dishes:Beef Horapa 4/5The beef shank was super tender, we like spicy but it couldve had more spice. The fried egg could've been more fried.Shrimp Kari Rice 5/5The shrimps were wonderfully plump and juicy, and the curry over rice was to die for. Super rich from the egg, and seasoned well.The lychee creme brulee looked so tempting but we were soo full by the end of it. Would def come back and try some other options!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Shrimp, Old Skool Satay
Was surprised how amazing it was here, portions are great and food it awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cashew Chicken, Lychee Creme Brulee, Special Chili Noodles, Salmon Crudo
we ordered more food after the first round. can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. everything tastes good together. got here at 6:30 ish on a monday and it filled up fast. actually forgot to take pictures of the rest of the food but the empty bowl should say
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We walked over to the bar to grab some drinks and witnessed a small roach climb up the wall and across the bar in the middle of the day. Needless to say we left.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 5