20 Best Thai Restaurants near Fort Washington

“If Fort Washington handed out championships for comfort food, Bangkok Golden Thai would already have a dynasty.

This has become our family’s go-to Thai restaurant, and at this point, it’s not just our favorite Thai spot—it’s one of our favorite places to eat, period. The real shocker? The prices are reasonable enough that returning feels less like treating yourself and more like making responsible life choices.

The star of the meal was the lard na, which is easily my favorite thing on the menu. I’ll admit it: when a plate of noodles arrived swimming in brown gravy, I had questions. Those questions disappeared after the first bite. The noodles were incredibly soft and comforting, and the gravy was rich, savory, and packed with flavor. It was the kind of dish that makes an entire table go quiet because everyone is too busy eating.

We also ordered the crispy pork with vegetables, crab fried rice, papaya salad, Thai iced tea, and mango sticky rice. The crispy pork was another standout—perfectly crunchy and a great contrast to the softer, saucier lard na. The crab fried rice was excellent, and the papaya salad was fresh and flavorful, but consider this a friendly public service announcement: ask for it not too spicy. The menu may call it a level 2, but that salad clearly has its own interpretation of numbers.

The Thai iced tea was smooth and refreshing, and the mango sticky rice delivered exactly what dessert should—happiness.

What I also appreciated was that there were plenty of vegetables throughout the meal, which helped balance out all the comfort-food goodness.

Final verdict: the lard na and the crispy pork with vegetables were the clear standouts, every dish delivered, and Bangkok Golden Thai has firmly secured its place in our regular rotation.

Would return immediately. Preferably hungry.“

“Chicken Fried Rice from this restaurant is causing me to reevaluate Chicken Fried Rice from every other restaurant I frequent for Chicken Fried Rice. As far as my palate is concerned, they have raised the bar. And the Bangkok Beef Stew is spectacular.“

“We ordered delivery so did not experience the atmosphere. The food was delivered piping hot and very flavorful. We ordered steamed dumplings, pad Thai, panang curry, and mango sticky rice. All was excellent. Linjee Thai is my new favorite Thai restaurant. I can't wait to visit for a meal.“

“The food was delicious 😋! I liked that they also served pho since my kids prefer pho over Thai foods. Service was very good too. One thing is that when you walk in the restaurant it smells like strong soap smell, but they'll desipate after a while you're in there.“

“Excellent service and food was great with large portions!“

“What a clean restaurant! The friendly service and great food selection from the menu are excellent. The food service staff are always there to help you with anything you want to eat or drink, and you can have fun with your family and friends. There's always something special about this restaurant that you'll always love. Thank goodness for your hospitality and service to this beautiful restaurant.“

“Fantastic food and atmosphere. They didn’t have the exact dish I was looking for and the waitress went out of her way to ask the chef if they could make it for me. I didn’t even ask. Crazy part is they totally nailed it. Great local lunch or dinner spot.“

“I ran across this place on door dash and tried the drunken noodles and the flavor was so good but just a tad spicy for me. However, the flavor was so good I just had to try it again. I called and spoke with a staff member that was so nice and advised me on menu items that were not so spicy. I ordered again and OMG, it is delicious!!! They even threw in spring rolls as a treat for me trying their food again! One of my new favorite places! Don't miss out. TRY IT. Delicious“

“I love the seafood fried rice with a little spice!! Delicious“

“Wonderful food and service. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit today and will visit again.“

“Pineapple Fried Rice has me driving from 45 minutes away... the best I've ever had. I get a few modifications and this restaurant gets me. I ordered the Pineapple Fried Rice with tofu, no shrimp (allergic to shellfish), with eggplant, and I ask for one of the staff's special Thai peppers in garlic soy sauce (he prepares it personally). They use a soy sauce with a mushroom base with little to no processed additives... They fry their tofu individually (fresh oil) so as not to transfer flavor from other meats - this pays off significantly because you get a perfectly subtle sweet flavor from the tofu that compliments the pineapple flavor and complements the texture of the dishes eggplant, tomatoes, and rice swimmingly. The presentation, in half of a pineapple, places the dish on the most fitting altar for a dish like this. Pair this dish with a Thai tea and your soul will be satisfied for the rest of the day. I enjoy this treat if a dish, love the attention to detail of my order, and their passion for their dishes is very evident in every bite I had. Buen Provecho... If you're a diner like me, remember to take the leftover sauce with you :]“

“Used to really like this place but we were denied seating on the patio unless we had a dog. We have two young children and it is much easier to manage them outside and there was no one else out there. Thanks for the quick respons Sisters at Old Town North Alexandria you guys have been one of our favorite places and I hope we can visit again in the future.“

“I'm always searching for some good Thai food and Rice & Spice nailed it!
The server was very helpful, kind and knowledgeable. I always look for Duck dishes and they had only two unfortunately but the one I ordered was delicious. I started out with the steamed dumplings which were very tasty as well, the dumpling sauce was pretty standard though. Prices were okay, pretty standard prices as well. Overall a definitely must visit in the area, foods, service and atmosphere are great; the price standard. Check this place out!“

“The food is amazing! My personal favorite is the "Pad Ginger" You can add your meat of choice (Chicken, Beef, Shrimp) 😋😋😍😍 I drive, a good distance to get this.“

“WAY TOO EXPESIVE ORDERED 1 SOUP AND A DISH witch cost abour 21 dollors with the delivery charge and taxes it came to 35.oo dollars What is this Highway robbert/“

“This place is Alexandria's hidden gem. It's a delightful experience from start to finish.

Atmosphere: This place has VIBES. From traditional Thai artwork adorning the walls, to the slow jazz filling the air, to the tables themselves catching your eye with sculpted wooden imagery, this is a surprisingly good place for a quaint date that can impress without busting the bank.

Food: The food was on par with the atmosphere. The pad thai was delicious. Let me take a moment to talk about the miso soup; something rather simple, but it shows that this place even does the small things right. Many places give you miso soup with just broth and dumplings, but this place filled my cup with green onions, sliced meat, carrot bits, etc. THAT'S how you do soup! Even the thai ice tea was so sweet, it could double as a dessert (which to me isn't a problem, because you can always just add water).

Service: When I was overseas, I experienced world-class food service. This restaurant was on par with those memories. The staff was attentive, the food arrived swiftly, and each person put dilligent effort into creating a pleasant dining experience. There are few places in the US with staff that's this disciplined. It's a breath of fresh air.

All in all, I was so impressed with this small, unassuming restaurant, but was so blown away by all aspects of it, that I felt obligated to write this review.

P.S. The pic with food is after I had already started on my soup, so it obviously was more full.“

“This is one of my favorite restaurants in the DC area! I love the food, the atmosphere, and the staff. I always love to take people here. The drinks are also phenomenal. Definitely come here if you’re looking for a great spot to eat in Old Town!“

“Amazing Thai food, and the staff is very professional and friendly!“

“Incredible food, vibrant atmosphere, the smell of succulent grilled meats and curries and lemongrass just stimulate your senses, and the warm, caring hospitality of the servers make for a memorable dining experience! We can’t wait to go back on a regular basis!“

“Thai peppers is our go to Thai spot. Their flavor, attention to detail on orders, and levels of spices are fantastic. They have a good variety of food and quality wait times. I am always so happy with and satisfied when we order from them! I haven’t had a chance to eat in the restaurant, but there is a good amount of seating!“