3 Best Thai Restaurants in Washington, DC

Expert-recommended Top 3 Thai Restaurants in Washington, District of Columbia. All of our thai restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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SOI 38

2101 L Street Northwest,
Washington, DC 20036 Directions

Since 2016

Specialty:

Gaeng Hang Lay Pik Kuar Pad Cha Talay Ped Aob Nam Pueng Pad Thai Pad See Eew Panang Gaeng Kiew Wan Khao Pad Kee Mao Kuay Tiew Kee Mao Kra Prow Massamun Khao Pad

"Soi 38 offers Thai street foods, hearty Thai favourites, and innovative cocktails. Their adorable menu offers plenty of classic salads, curries, and stir-fries. They are delighted to bring this collection of street meals to Washington. Soi 38's dishes are rustic and creative, offering innovative takes on widely popular Thai street food. Kha Moo comprises stewed pork leg, Chinese broccoli, pickled mustard greens, and chili-garlic vinegar sauce. Complementing the menu is a creative beverage program that pairs bold, refreshing ingredients and features bottled cocktails, refreshing housemade sodas, handmade libations, and cocktails on draft. Soi 38's Massaman Curry comprises chicken, massaman curry, potatoes, onions, and roasted peanuts.

2026 Update: They have a happy hour special menu and vegan options. The restaurant also offers free bike parking and free wi-fi facility for added convenience."

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Price:

Chef'S Exclusives
Ped Aob Nam Pueng $24
Ped Krob Kra Prow $24
Gaeng Hang Lay $20
Seua Rong Hai $24
Pad Cha Talay $22
Pik Kuar $20
Soi 38 Specialties
Kana Moo Krob $18
Kua Kling $18
Som Tum Gai Yang $18
Khao Pad Pu $24
Khao Pad Sapparod $20
Pad Med Mamuang $19
Khao Soi $20
Kha Moo $20
Night Market Eats
Pad Thai $18
Pad See Eew $18
Kuay Tiew Kee Mao $18
Khao Pad $17
Khao Pad Kee Mao $17
Kra Prow $17
Panang $17
Gaeng Kiew Wan $17
Pad Khing $17

Contact:

(202) 558-9215

Mon-Fri: 11am - 10pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm - 10pm

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BEAU THAI

1550 7th Street, Northwest, Unit A,
Washington, DC 20001 Directions

Since 2013

Specialty:

Ka Pao Pad Pik King Pad King Fried Rice Pineapple Fried Rice Crab Fried Rice Seafood Fried Rice Bkk Sweet Sausage Rice Bkk Spicy Basil Rice Pad Thai Drunken Noodles Pad Se Ew Beau Thai Chicken Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao Curried Noodles Glass Noodle Stir Fry Panang Curry Green Curry Massaman Curry Yellow Curry Red Curry Red Curry Duck

"Beau Thai serves fresh, authentic, and delicious Thai cuisine. Aschara Vigsittaboot, founder of Beau Thai restaurant, started to cook made-from-scratch Thai food for her family on her mother's side in southern Thailand. One of their core values is honoring the traditions of Thai cooking. The resulting dishes are worth the effort, from their made-from-scratch curry pastes to securing difficult-to-source ingredients. The restaurant takes great pride in what they serve and hopes you find delicious, fresh, and authentic Thai food. The restaurant has earned accolades from loyal customers and critics alike. They also arrange private events like hosting a cocktail party, leading a lunch meeting, or having a big dinner gathering.

2026 Update: Customers can purchase a Beau Thai gift card online and receive it via email or text, complete with a personalized message. They are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and also offer dine-in, delivery, and carryout service."

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Price:

Appetizers
Spring Rolls $9
Steamed Dumplings $9
Garden Rolls $9
Larb Gai $10
Duck Roll $10
Crispy Calamari $10
Chicken Satay $10
Crispy Tofu $9
Shrimp Cakes $10
Shrimp Rolls $10
Pork Belly $10
Empanadas $9
Salads & Soups
Green Salad $9
Grilled Vegetable Salad $10
Papaya Salad $12
Tom Yum Soup $9
Tom Kha Soup $9
Tofu Soup $9
Wonton Soup $10
Rice Dishes
Fried Rice $18
Pineapple Fried Rice $18
Chumpon Spicy Seafood Rice $19
Crab Fried Rice $20
Noodle Dishes
Pad Thai $18
Pad Se Ew $18
Drunken Noodles $18
Sriracha Noodles $18
Glass Noodle Stir Fry $18
Curried Noodles With Chicken $18
Curries
Red Curry $19
Green Curry $19
Panang Curry $19
Massaman Curry $19
Yellow Curry $19
Red Curry Duck $20
Udom'S Curry $19

Contact:

(202) 536-5636 (202) 299-0006

Mon-Thu: 11am - 3pm|5pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm
Sun: 11am - 9pm

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SIAM HOUSE

3520 Connecticut Avenue Northwest,
Washington, DC 20008 Directions

Since 2007

Specialty:

Beef Salad Papaya Jae Papaya Salad Shrimp Tofu Salad Yum Sausage Yum Talay Yum Woon Sen Green Salad Spicy Fried Rice Thai Fried Rice Green Curry Mango Curry Massaman Curry Panang Red Curry Yellow Curry Spring Rolls Tofu Tod

Siam House Washington, D.C. is a celebrated family, and women-owned Thai restaurant spanning three generations, brings the authentic flavors of Thailand to Washington, D.C. Guests are delighted with traditional Thai entrees from savory noodles to rich curries and aromatic rice dishes, all served in an intimate, welcoming setting. Committed to sustainability, Siam House proudly sources fresh, local ingredients through farm-to-table partnerships, preparing dishes that nourish both body and community. Having won numerous awards, including being named Best of DC’s Best Thai Restaurant 2024 and Washingtonian’s Favorite Thai Restaurant 2024, Siam House blends tradition, flavor, and heart in every meal. They take pride in preparing homemade dishes from scratch, using the freshest ingredients so you can enjoy quality in every bite. Because of this, during their peak hours, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, there may be delays in estimated delivery and pickup times beyond the scheduled time. They kindly ask for your patience during these busy periods, as their team carefully prepares each order with the attention and care it deserves.

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Siam House Garnered Best of DC's Best Thai Restaurant and Best Takeout 2024 Awards by Washington City Paper in July 2024.
License #2695584

Price:

Entrees
Beef Siam $33.00
Cashew Nuts $17.00
Chicken Pineapple $23.00
Garlic Lover $17.00
Kaprow $18.00
Pad Broccoli $17.00
Pad Eggplant $17.00
Pad Kaa Naa $18.00
Pad Khing Sod $17.00
Pad Mixed Vegetables $17.00
Pad Prik Khing $17.00
Sweet And Sour $17.00
Wild Chicken $23.00
Wild Pork $23.00
Heaven Pork $22.00
Noodles
Ba-Mee Haeng $17.00
Drunken Noodles $17.00
Guay Teaw Nam $17.00
Pad See Ew $17.00
Pad Thai $17.00
Siam House Noodle $17.00
Sukiyaki $17.00
Tom Yum Noodle Soup $17.00
Curry
Green Curry $19.00
Mango Curry $19.00
Mussaman Curry $19.00
Panang $19.00
Red Curry $19.00
Yellow Curry $19.00
Fried Rice
Spicy Fried Rice $17.00
Thai Fried Rice $17.00
Appetizers
Chicken Satay $14.00
Tod Mun Pla-Fish Cake $10.00
Crab Rangoon $11.00

Contact:

(202) 363-7802

Mon-Thu: 11:30am - 3pm| 4:30pm - 9pm
Fri: 11:30am - 3pm| 4:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat: 12pm - 9:30pm
Sun: 12pm - 9pm

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