33 Best Thai Restaurants in Washington

“The first time checking this place out. ordered it to go. Customer service was great, staff was knowledgeable of the menu and gave a great recommendation. I got the spaghetti drunken noodles with chicken. Phenomenal, definitely will be going back. I'm actually surprised the flavors were still intact. For it to be a to go order lol“

“wonderful small family owned Thai restaurant in Washington DC. the food is excellent and the service is great.“

“It's a small place, but nice ambiance. 2floors, so the child screaming sent some downstairs, then it was fine. Busy place including take-out orders (we were right by the door, but didn't bother us as there's a glass separation). Food was delicious & knowledge of gluten free was good. Found them using In-Kind, so we'll be back!“

“This place is MOST AWESOMENESS! A definite must come eat!“

“Really great Thai place at Eastern Market! The interior is so fun and trendy and they have wine and beer and cocktails, a very cute bar! Will definitely be visiting regularly. We did the papaya salads for lighter fare. The spice level was perfect and you can ask for spicier if you want to.“

“Wonderful lunch… chicken satay with peanut sauce was perfect and the best Pad Thai noodles I’ve had in awhile . Excellent service and attention to their patrons … 5 stars will be back“

“We are visiting from Tennessee and wanted authentic Thai cuisine. We found it at Sampannee!!! The best Thai meal I have ever eaten. The cocktails were delicious and the food was perfection! Very friendly kitchen and the waitress was very friendly. I’ll be dreaming of Sampannee for many months! So, so good!!“

“Very good Thai food! The waiters were very patient and considerate. Dining was very smooth experience. The food was well prepared especially the soups and fried rice. I highly recommend anyone around DC area to give this restaurant a worthy try.“

“This has become our go to place not just for Thai, but for comfort food. Dine in or take out- always delicious. Pad Thai, Green Curry, and pork curry are our tops.

One thing that would make this place a 6/5 is if they can officially say their sushi is gluten free— which feels like a really small ask 🙏🏼“

“Good food. Decent service and clean, colorful surroundings. I will go back. For sure.“

“I want to personally thank the wonderful staff at this restaurant! I was quite ill and not only to take give me medicine with. They drove me to the store so that I could get medicine and clean up. The kindness was incredible and I actually cried because of that kindness.. I can’t wait to get back to DC to show them how much I appreciate everything they did! I will always remember what you did. Thank you so much!“

“Moo Toon noodle soup was so rich. Savory broth with melt-in-mouth pork. Noodles had perfect texture and bounce. Truly comforting and flavorful!“

“3 Reasons. Food was plentiful and so good!, the owners super friendly and the location was perfect!😍“

“I absolutely love Pantry!! It is my go to guilty pleasure. I basically order take out once a week from here. The pork fried rice in my favorite and arguably the best fried rice in the city. I also LOVE the sushi and always get the tuna avocado roll. This place is super accommodating if you have gluten allergy, they can make most rice and noodle dishes gluten-free and they even have a gluten-free soy sauce! Service is always a 10/10, they are super sweet. They also have pretty good happy hour deals and a market that sells gluten-free Ramen noodles. If you can’t tell already, I love this place!!!!“

“Very good Thai food! The waiters were very patient and considerate. Dining was very smooth experience. The food was well prepared especially the soups and fried rice. I highly recommend anyone around DC area to give this restaurant a worthy try.“

“Went here with my friends and it was a 10/10 experience from start to finish! Our waiter’s name was Bitt and he couldn’t have been more accommodating and sweet! The food was amazing! I had the pad Thai and it was perfect!! I would recommend this place to everyone!“

“I found this amazing Thai restaurant at DC the owners are really nice, and had excellent food, we order: Street food Pad Thai tofu and Regent Noodle Pork.
The ambience is so authentic, the music is varied and not boring at all, the decorations are always changing, is my to go food and comfort they cook with love and give you enough with a great flavor. They make everything fresh and healthy all the time. They also give you drinks with 2 onz shot not like other bars, my favorite cherry 🍒 Boom or Spicy Margarita. I always like to come back.“

“Drinks are not overly sweet and are a proper craft cocktail experience.

Food is all too notch.

Has offerings that aren’t on every basic Thai restaurant.

Why is it so good!!!!!! Gotta come back 6 more times to have all the things I wanna try“

“Was disappointed that almost half of the menu was not available when we visited during lunch hours. Wanted to try the mac n cheese, crab cakes, ribs… none were available. Service was also a bit dismissive. We happened to come on a very hot day and there was no AC - it was just as hot as outside. Still giving 4 stars as the food we did have was good. Especially enjoyed the wings and breakfast wrap.“

“Excellent place to go for delicious vegan Thai food!! Would recommend! Such great customer service, very kind staff. Worth every penny.“

“I recently ordered through Postmates from this location for delivery. I got the spring rolls, mango sticky rice, and curry puffs.

The spring rolls were really good, they had I think glass noodles along with the veggies inside. They are quite small so they give you 4 of them.

The curry puffs are an item I have gotten from multiple restaurants and theirs were on the small size but they give you 3 instead of the usual 2. They were a bunch more spicy compared to others and it was too spicy for my liking. This is the only time I haven't finished an order of curry puffs due to taste. The cucumber-vinegar sauce also wasn't very good. It wasn't vinegary enough, basically tasted watered down and this is a crucial part of the dish, so I was a bit disappointed.

The mango stick rice was incredibly good! The mango was perfectly fresh and ripe! They give you a decent portion of sticky rice with coconut and such on top. If for no other reason I'll be ordering from them again just to get more of this and to try other dishes!

A suggestion: one thing that would improve my experience and enjoyment is if the store had a sweet plum type sauce that wasn't spicy that was made in the restaurant with good natural ingredients. Many of the prepackaged sauces have ingredients I'm unable to eat due to food allergies. I would pay more, and order more often if I really liked the sauce. One example in the market is Chipotle makes their Polynesian sauce that I buy in the large bottles because it's the only sweet and sour type sauce I can eat and use it for all stores nuggets because they make it themselves without all the artificial ingredients. I also order coconut shrimp from red lobster as opposed to other places because I love their pina colada sauce.... just a thought. There are a lot of us who can't eat the artificial stuff. Msg is another one that commonly is a problem for those with migraine and it would be great if you had a good alternative. I think restaurants underestimate the value of a good sauce from scratch.“

“Small and cozy setting food was great. The only issue is limited parking in the area.“

“I enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, the food was great, customer service was fantastic. And will be going back. 💯“

“Super friendly staff, nice environment, and very delicious and fresh food! Best Thai food we have ever had! Thank you, Jen and Aud for the hospitality!“

“I brought my friend who has lived in Thailand and she told me that their food is very authentic. I knew it was different from most of the Thai food I have tried in the past. You can just tell from the nuance taste. Only real locals can make that difference.“

“The best Thai restaurant in the East Coast. Worth every second of my visit to DC. I’ll be back next year with my wife. And order the same thing: shrimp rice with pineapple and cashews (Khao Pad Sapparod). And for dessert: ginger ice cream. Service was awesome as well.“

“BEST PLACE EVER!!! I would go here every day of my entire life if I could 😍“

“Very nice staff and delicious food.“

“Very casual and fun joint offering a wide array of Thai foods. Both the booth and bar setup give a very casual - hangout feel; as well as the music they play over the speakers.

The food is very good if you are looking to try Thai cuisine. The portions of the food are also quite generous. They also have a bunch of classic western dishes as well for appetizers too, like chicken wings and mussels etc. So if you're not too into thai food, there are dining options to pick from. I personally recommend the drunken noodles.
They have a decent array of drinks to pick from as well, though I settled on a regular Thai tea.

Overall a nice swanky spot if you are looking for a more casual dining experience.“

“Super good. Chicken Red Curry and Beef Pad Broccoli were on point. Kids loved the Chicken Pad Thai.“

“Nice Thai Food 🥘 with Good Service“

“I chose Akeno Sushi to celebrate my bachelorette weekend, and I couldn’t have made a better choice! It’s my absolute favorite restaurant in DC, and this experience just confirmed why it’s one of my top spots. From start to finish, the staff was incredibly warm, accommodating, and genuinely thrilled to help us celebrate. Nadia, in particular, was a joy to work with and supported me every step of the way in planning. The food was phenomenal, with each dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The drinks were equally impressive, featuring thoughtful details like fresh flowers that added a special touch to the celebration. The ambiance was perfect, with lovely decorations that made the night feel even more festive. Whether you’re planning a special event, a casual dinner, or a date night, Akeno Sushi is versatile, delicious, and always delivers a memorable experience. I highly recommend it!“