29 Best Thai Restaurants in Washington

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Best Thai food in DC! Flavors are OUT OF THIS WORLD! Calamari, Mama’s Rice and especially Mango Sticky rice were absolutely amazing! Our server Chat was super attentive and took care to explain and provide excellent recommendations. Do yourself a favor and try this place!“

“Cozy restaurant with big personality. Our server was happy to be there and answer any questions asked. We got the steamed dumplings and crab Rangoon. By far the best crab Rangoon we’ve enjoyed to date. Will be back to try the drunken noodles!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“Delicious food! It does get loud!“

“Yes, this restaurant is highly recommended for a casual dining experience.“

“I’ve had my eye on this place for a while, and I’m so glad I finally stopped by for lunch—it was absolutely amazing! The food and service were on another level. We ordered the Shrimp Pad Thai, Kapow Goong Gai, and the Maryland Crab Roll, and every dish was bursting with flavor. Our waiter, Steve, was incredible—so kind and personable. He not only gave us fantastic food and travel tips for our upcoming trip to Thailand but also taught us how to pronounce and order some of the dishes we loved. It was such a thoughtful touch! I’m already looking forward to my next visit and can’t recommend this spot highly enough. Plus, it’s super convenient, located right next to the Stadium-Armory metro station. A must-visit!“

“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!!“

“Food was excellent and the space is really pretty! Great place for vegans. There aren't specifically vegan items but many menu items can be made vegan, just ask your server, ours was very knowledgeable and quick to check with the chef to make sure a dish could be made vegan. We had a great time and will definitely be back!“

“If you’re in search of authentic Thai cuisine, look no further than this hidden gem. Tucked away like a best-kept secret, this unassuming spot delivers food that is as delicious as its artful presentation. Each dish is meticulously crafted by the talented Thai chef/owner, whose passion for authentic flavors shines through every bite. The flavor reminded me of homemade food in Thailand.

The service is impeccable, adding to the experience, with the server/bartender who made as feel like valued guests in a cozy, bright and cheerful space. In a neighborhood increasingly filled with gentrified spots, this place is a refreshing reminder of what real, freshly made food should be. I wish I lived here just for the opportunity to dine at this incredible restaurant more often!“

“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“

“I’ve been visiting this restaurant for dine in and to-go for a few years now. The vibe is chill and the servers are always so nice. The food is always good except the dumplings- not a huge fan but the other things are delicious and fresh. The raw rolls are very tasty and they have a great happy hour.

Food is so good, I drive from Alexandria for it!“

“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!“

“Pad Thai was amazing 🤩 the Regent chicken was good 😊 the atmosphere was great staff was super friendly even changed the channel on the tv because they saw us watching the games on our phone! Highly recommend this place perfect after a full day of DC“

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

“I love there PadThai. Their sauce is the best PadThai sauce I’ve ever had. Tab Tim Krob is delicious! Would definitely recommend!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“I am blown away. My family and I stopped in for the first time, and we were pleasantly pleased. The service was amazing, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. The chicken wings were amazing and cooked perfectly. The crispy chicken special with rice and sauce was flavorful and delicious. Also, the amazing server gave our daughter a strawberry housemade lemonade, and it was amazing. We will be back! Support this authentic Thai restaurant, and you won't be disappointed!!“