I first discovered this place over ten years ago and have been going out of my way to come eat here any time I travel to the DC area.
The fried chicken and steak plates are amazing! Best thing ever! Taste and flavor has been consistent throughout the years. The spice adds just the right amount of umph to the plate.
I also recommend the fried pork belly and pork fried rice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Billy Tu
It was really quiet on a Saturday for lunch, but had a good time here. I went with the chicken Pad Thai, which was presented very nicely and tasted good. It's not the largest portion nor the cheapest restaurant you go to, but overall you're getting good Thai food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Robert Rodriguez
Awesome Esaan style dishes. Can’t recommend enough. Have been trying different dishes each time and always pleased. Staff is super friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kris Yooprangthong
I love this place …. Came here every time when I’m here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amata Satiraset
The best Thai foods in DMV so far
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chi
Amazing food and service.
Get a different side of Thai food similar to Lao food. The fish is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiger Phuangchit
Good vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Lee
My go-to Thai place in the DMV area. Recommend soft shell crab
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mani Kanta
Worst restaurant ever, too much wait time
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
George Ogilvie-Russell (George Ogilvie-Russell)
Blows other Thai restaurants in the area out of the water. The standard Thai dishes are good but where they really shine is the north Thai food. Been over 10 times and every time I get a special its unbelievably good. The crab curry is one of the best things Ive ever had and totally different from anything I've had at other Thai restaurants. The cocktails are also incredible.
Tiny, hot dining area with someone's motorbike parked among tables. Poorest quality of Thai food ever. Most of the glowing reviews appear to be AI or done by a service that posts such reviews. Honestly, the food quality was bad.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Mathhew Ma
Very special Northern Thai cuisine. Been there several times and it never disappointed. The Cornish Chicken is a must try!
Came again and tried their deep fried rock fish and special grilled soft shell crab and both are very delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
R Martin
Nice Isaan restaurant. It is a small place for an intimate meal. P’Tom cooked my food and chatted with me while I waited. Good food and good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anu Bhatia
The Pad Thai I've had in other Thai restaurants in Clarendon, DC, & McLean have a lot of vegetables and is tastier. This was mediocre with only bean sprouts and tofu. The Green curry was ok. May be the meat variety is very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Mr. Tre
After finishing my work, I quickly called my friend to invite them out for dinner. This marks our third visit to Esaan, a restaurant we both enjoy. The owner kindly offered us a special drink that is not yet on the menu: draft beer mixed with premium grade green tea from Japan.
I requested the owner to recommend a few intriguing dishes for us to try. We started with the crispy fried shrimp salad. If you’ve never tasted shrimp that can be eaten whole, you must try it at this restaurant. Paired with the draft beer, it elevates the flavors, creating a new dimension of taste.
Next, we enjoyed the grilled pork neck, which features tender pork collar with a smoky aroma. It is complemented by a unique dipping sauce made from tamarind and fresh lime, enhanced with the fragrant notes of crispy roasted rice powder.
Finally, we indulged in the New York strip steak served with Thai rice flour noodles. The flavor is reminiscent of dining at a five-star hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing a touch of luxury to our meal.
I first discovered this place over ten years ago and have been going out of my way to come eat here any time I travel to the DC area.
The fried chicken and steak plates are amazing! Best thing ever! Taste and flavor has been consistent throughout the years. The spice adds just the right amount of umph to the plate.
I also recommend the fried pork belly and pork fried rice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was really quiet on a Saturday for lunch, but had a good time here. I went with the chicken Pad Thai, which was presented very nicely and tasted good. It's not the largest portion nor the cheapest restaurant you go to, but overall you're getting good Thai food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Awesome Esaan style dishes. Can’t recommend enough. Have been trying different dishes each time and always pleased. Staff is super friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place …. Came here every time when I’m here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best Thai foods in DMV so far
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and service.
Get a different side of Thai food similar to Lao food. The fish is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My go-to Thai place in the DMV area. Recommend soft shell crab
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worst restaurant ever, too much wait time
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Blows other Thai restaurants in the area out of the water. The standard Thai dishes are good but where they really shine is the north Thai food. Been over 10 times and every time I get a special its unbelievably good. The crab curry is one of the best things Ive ever had and totally different from anything I've had at other Thai restaurants. The cocktails are also incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Tiny, hot dining area with someone's motorbike parked among tables. Poorest quality of Thai food ever.
Most of the glowing reviews appear to be AI or done by a service that posts such reviews.
Honestly, the food quality was bad.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Very special Northern Thai cuisine. Been there several times and it never disappointed. The Cornish Chicken is a must try!
Came again and tried their deep fried rock fish and special grilled soft shell crab and both are very delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nice Isaan restaurant. It is a small place for an intimate meal. P’Tom cooked my food and chatted with me while I waited. Good food and good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Pad Thai I've had in other Thai restaurants in Clarendon, DC, & McLean have a lot of vegetables and is tastier. This was mediocre with only bean sprouts and tofu. The Green curry was ok. May be the meat variety is very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
After finishing my work, I quickly called my friend to invite them out for dinner. This marks our third visit to Esaan, a restaurant we both enjoy. The owner kindly offered us a special drink that is not yet on the menu: draft beer mixed with premium grade green tea from Japan.
I requested the owner to recommend a few intriguing dishes for us to try. We started with the crispy fried shrimp salad. If you’ve never tasted shrimp that can be eaten whole, you must try it at this restaurant. Paired with the draft beer, it elevates the flavors, creating a new dimension of taste.
Next, we enjoyed the grilled pork neck, which features tender pork collar with a smoky aroma. It is complemented by a unique dipping sauce made from tamarind and fresh lime, enhanced with the fragrant notes of crispy roasted rice powder.
Finally, we indulged in the New York strip steak served with Thai rice flour noodles. The flavor is reminiscent of dining at a five-star hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing a touch of luxury to our meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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