--VEGETARIAN REVIEWER-- I visited the website before the restaurant. Appalling. I hope they update it soon. But I digress. I am not a Thai food fan, but the food here was way better than the restaurant name. They had enough vegetarian options too. We ordered a Papaya salad from the appetizer, which I found delicious and my mom and sister found spicy. But I loved it! The touch of peanuts was just right. We also ordered entrees number 59, Gang pak, and 62, TAO HUW PAD TUA NGORG. The former, a red curry, was great. The bean sprouts in the latter were superb. Two bowls of rice came with the entrees and we ordered one more. It was just right for us. The entrees were about 10 bucks each and seemed very worth it. One star down for okay service and the tofu in the dishes. I like fresh tofu over fried tofu, which in the dishes were rubbery and tough. The room was super warm too. I wouldn't want to necessarily go here on my own but wouldn't say no if my Thai-food-fan family votes to go here. read more

yummy!!!! I've been to a number of Thai restaurants in DC and this place is one of the best. I'm veggie, so I can only attest to the quality of the vegan/vegetarian dishes. I've gone with meat-eaters and they enjoyed their food as well. The restaurant lacks appeal on the outside. Its located on a block of 14th Street that has a few vacant lots and junky looking storefronts. But, don't let this stop you from going in. The interior, though a little tight, is comfy and inviting. Actually, you forget about the place once you start eating. Since its kind of small, seating is always tight. Arrive early and prepare to wait a little, even for lunch. I took my visiting family there and discovered that they close between lunch and dinner, but they were kind enough to serve us even though we came in minutes before they were to close for lunch. The food is well seasoned, probably a little on the salty size. The portions are generous, you could probably get away with ordering an appetizer. And the menu is vast, lots of vegetarian/ veggie-friendly options, which is great for me. One major problem I have with other Thai restaurants in DC is that their dishes are dry, nothing is worse than a dry pad-thai or pad see eew. But Thai Tanic gets it right. I've been to this place a few times, only for lunch. Service is fast and the food is fresh. I haven't tried their drinks yet, so I have to reserve judgment on that side. Very enjoyable experience! read more

I'm sorry, I just really didn't like this place. First, I didn't like the atmosphere at all. I went for lunch and it was very dark and dank and empty. The waiter wasn't particularly friendly, and the seats weren't that comfortable. Second, and more importantly, I wasn't that into the food. I almost always get the pad king at Thai places, or something similar, and the pad king here was not appetizing at all. I'm not sophisticated enough in my food tastes to say what exactly was wrong with it, it was just.. blah. I left Thaitanic feeling disappointed and wishing I had spent my money for a satisfying Brie/turkey sandwich at Cosi instead. I definitely won't be going back. read more

At first I kind of liked this place, but then I realized it was because I was drunk and thrown off by the copious amount of hot pepper. In truth, this Thai restaurant uses A LOT of spice. Like, the lowest level of spice will send any normal American to a trough of ice water begging for relief. That's fine, I can play that game...if there is a reward in the form of delicious flavor and food. Those things are missing at Thai Tanic. The curry dishes are bland, the drunken noodles, bland. Everything tastes like eating fire. I have now had the pumpkin curry, Panang, tom kah gai soup, and drunken noodles. None of it was very good. And this place is EXPENSIVE. Normally I splurge on a nice Thai meal at around $22-30. This place is more like $45 (based on two people eating). That's a negatory in my book. read more

Many people think I am kidding when I suggest they go to ThaiTanic to enjoy the Nua Ka Ting. I am very serious - especially if you like spicy food. Don't let the campy name fool you; this is delicious Thai food. read more

Ammathar - The Nua Ka Ting is my favorite dish - anywhere! - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

OK, so my friends Aaron and Evan are all lovin on this place and took me here for dinner on a Saturday night with another friend (also an Aaron..I need to diversify in terms of friend names, seriously). I really wanted to give it five stars because they do love it so, but the service really killed that fifth star. It was so close, Thai Tanic, why'd you have to go and hurt us like that? So, Bangkok Sunsets and Bull Witch Projects equal some of the awesomest drinks I have had! Seriously cool drinks. The tom kar gai they brought me had shrimp instead of chicken, but it was yummy anyway. It was filling though, so when it came time to split the thai titanic star and the drunken noodles with beef, I was stuffed and could barely eat it. That made me a sad panda. However, I forced myself, and it was delicious. I had to ask for peanut sauce three times before i got it (and the restaurant was basically empty at this point), which was way annoying. But, went very nicely on the hoi jur in the thai tanic star! Also, when we were ready to leave, it took forever to get the check. Didn't they want us out of there?? We were pretty much the last table. We decided to simplify life and just split everything four ways. Our waitress took our credit cards and all, and then disappeared. A good fifteen minutes later, she told us their credit card machine was not working and we had to pay cash. Annoying. So, sorry fellas, but I had to remove the star. They do, however, swear it's usually not that bad for service. read more

Pffft. After recently moving to DC, and encountering a constant buzz about Thai Tanic, and wanting some Thai, I decided to try it out. A friend even recommended it to me, and I figured, "why not?" So I went with another former friend to this location to shovel in some food. The restaurant was packed with diners, and there was a wait. Since there were so many people, I thought the place would be good (but having lived in Austin, where all the food sucks and yet the places are packed, I've developed a healthy skepticism). I ordered the Golden Triangle (fried tofu w/ sweet chili sauce) for my appetizer, and the Gang Pak (spicy tofu dish). Golden Triangle - was okay. That's rather difficult to mess up. Gang Pak - bland and watery. I didn't finish it. The vegetables had no flavor, so it felt like I was just eating wet matter. Flavor is definitely an afterthought at this place. We were in the restaurant under 45 minutes, and our waitress was already rushing us out (and getting testy). Tiny restaurant, so I guess they wanted us to leave to make room for the line of customers piling up at the door (this was during the big snow storm). Anyway, don't believe all the hype. read more

My go-to Thai restaurant for pad kee mao. My husband generally gets a green curry. with chicken or shrimp. We've eaten in the restaurant, ordered for pick-up and delivery. Consistently good, solid portion size, and not full of filler veggies like carrots and cabbage. Service is always prompt and courteous. Food 4, Service 4, Ambiance 3 read more

I quite like this place and I've been several times. The service is good, the food is fresh and I like everything I've tried which so far has been the birds nest chicken, spring rolls, tod mun, pad Thai with chicken, cashew chicken and pad see ew with beef. All were very good. Prices are very good for the area and portions are huge. read more

Ate at Thai Tanic 3 nights in a row (Oct 27, 28, 29, 2010) while visiting DC for the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear. The food at Thai Tanic was so good we kept coming back to try more dishes. The 2nd night, one employee recognized us and greeted us. The 3rd night, 3 employees welcomed us warmly during a very busy Friday night. For each dish, they asked the level of spiciness we wanted. These are the dishes we ate (and their #s on the Menu): 3. Chicken Satay: skewers of chicken marinated in thai spices, grilled and served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish. 6. Yum Woon Sen: spicy cellophane (silver) noodles with shrimp and minced chicken seasoned with chili, red onions, and lime juice. 8. Beef Nam Tok: grilled beef seasoned with scallions, roasted rice powder, red onions, chili powder, and fresh lime juice. 20. Tom Ka Gai (Chicken) Soup: (The Tom Ka Gui was the best I have ever tasted.) 66. Mee Pad: choice of meat stir-fried with egg noodles, scallions, carrots, celery, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Special Pork Dish of the week. Jasmine rice Steamed broccoli The House Sauvignon Blanc, which is very nice and goes well with Thai food's spiciness. Very good food, excellent service, good prices. Makes me want to go back to DC just to eat there. Did I mention that Thai Tanic is a member of Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Dining program? read more

Bog-standard Thai - not terrible, but dull. Nothing was particularly spicy, nothing tasted particularly fresh, and everything felt a little heavy, oily, and by rote. Tod Man Pla (fishcakes) were dry and boring, and a mixed seafood in yellow curry featured a few sad bits of squid, three or four mealy mussels, and two shrimp. My dining companion's duck was also dry, and the red curry sauce had an unpleasant vinegary tang like nothing we ever tasted in Bangkok. Back when Thai Tanic was a 14th Street pioneer, it was doubtless a great addition to a reviving neighborhood; now, it just seems like a mediocre neighborhood spot, caught in a rut - the Thai equivalent of the Chinese you go to because you always have, not because you expect much in the way of interesting food. read more

While living in Washington DC, my bf and I frequented this place because it was close and convenient. Pad Thai was great and the Boiling Sea Soup was amazing. They have take out and fix their food quick and to perfection. It was a neighborhood feel that I miss! read more

Strongly disappointed in their lack of flexibility for vegetarians. The menu clearly states that items can be made vegetarian upon request (in bold faced red letters). My request was simple: please make without fish sauce. I was told it wasn't possible. Really? You can't exclude a sauce when making my drunken noodle? Okay, can my pad thai be made without fish sauce? NO. In a city where there are just as many Thai places as there are pizza places, you would think a restaurant would be more understanding of a vegetarian's request. Such was not the case. I'm sure their other food is tasty, but sometimes inability to cater to a request pales all else. I ended up ordering panang tofu and vegetarian spring rolls. Upon delivery, the panang tofu had coconut milk on top, which could mean that it separated from the spices, or that it wasn't cooked properly. And my vegetarian spring rolls were not vegetarian. There was shrimp and chicken in them. Picture is above. (pic 61). Very disappointed that there was a lack of flexibility, and that the order was botched. I am understanding of mistakes, but rude inflexibility in addition to incompetency is unacceptable for any customer to tolerate. read more

Ammathar - Ordered vegetarian spring rolls. Received spring rolls with chicken and shrimp. (I said vegetarian twice when ordering) - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Don't love the vibe in the restaurant but one of my favorite Thai spots for carry out.

Maybe its because I love the name too, but Thai Tanic is one of my favorite Thai places in DC. If I'm in town for a week I might eat there at least two or five times. Now while that may seem a bit excessive I do try to balance it with other local favorites like Georgia Browns, Kushi, and Old Ebbit Grill. The food is what you would expect from a Thai place but each dish seems to be honed to the exact flavor composition for which it was destined. I really love the Pad Thai, their spring rolls, and of course the Thai tea. The location is near my office and the walk there and back can be interesting and colorful. I usually get delivery in the evenings and they are quick and efficient at getting it to you. read more

A few restaurants popped up when we were searching for Thai restaurants around the columbia heights metro stop and u know u have to go to this one after you see the name.... The restaurant was actually pretty decent as I had no expectations of it. We ordered a Pad Prik King with Chicken (only had string beans bamboo shoots and chicken in it. I always thought pad prik had more veggies) and green curry. There's nothing to rave about the food here. I'd say it's lil better than the avg thai restaurant. The drinks were decently priced (had a martini that was priced at $7.5 and it was pretty good) and boy was it strong. If ur in the mood for thai food and ur in the area I'd stop by ...that's all i can say. read more

The quirky name is what initially grabbed me but the Chicken Pad Thai is what hooked me in! Ordered Thai Tanic for delivery when staying in a nearby hotel in DC. Not only were they fast with the delivery, but they bring a credit card machine with them so you can pay with a card. How friggin' convenient?! Who carries cash anymore? (j/k) but seriously... My Chicken Pad Thai was delicious. The girls ordered Beef Drunken Noodles and Chicken Drunken Noodles. Both of them were equally satisfied. Portions were a good size - enough for two meals. We left the leftovers for a midnight snack. Thai Tanic :) read more

We were at Bon Thai above this place (which is confusing in itself to have two different Thai places in the same building) but I got over that quickly as the food was very good. Very traditional and super delicious. My friend ordered The house speciality which looked hot but was more sweet than spicy. Also I'm down with tempura fried greens anyway. I had the dry egg noodles with crispy pork and ground chicken and that was delicious. So were the shrimp fried dumplings. Sounds heavy but even with beers I didn't get bloated. But do take a walk after eating here. People I was with got sushi which they enjoyed. read more

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Very friendly and attentive staff. Food was delicious. Grilled shrimp with ground chicken was a nice surprise find.

First off don't sit at the bar, the male bartender gave the worst service just ignoring us. The plum wine was lip smacking sweet! This place is packed on a Saturday night but we finally got a table after a short wait. I ordered my usual panang tofu and it was delicious, the tofu was just perfect! I had a meat eater eat it who said he hates tofu and he liked it. This is just a casual neighborhood spot, with a lot of carryout traffic, not someplace I would go out of my way to visit. You get one rice bowl for the whole table. The drunken noodles are extra spicy here! read more

Ammathar - panang tofu - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We ate two nights ago at "Rice," just down the street from this place, and I recommend that you walk the two blocks north and skip the Thai Tanic. I have ordered Panang Curry at probably 100 Thai restaurants over the years; it is generally a safe bet when trying out a new restaurant. With some variation, you can generally count on it being sweet with a nice creamy coconut sauce and mild curry flavor. Not so here! There was absolutley NO coconut flavor, no curry, and not a hint of sweetness. What it did have was CUMIN! Lots of cumin. Like a whole bottle of cumin. I swear, it was if someone spilled the whole jar of cumin into the enchilada sauce at a Mexican restaurant. It was horrible! For enchiladas, it might have been passable, but not as Panang curry. The waiter passed by and asked how everything was, and I shared that this was the worst Panang curry I had ever had, and it had no curry flavor. He shrugged and shuffled off. On a later pass, I stopped him and asked for some peanut sauce to try and improve the dish a bit, and he informed me that a little cupette of peanut sauce would be an extra $2.00. We passed. We also had drunken noodles and they were barely mediocre, but so much better than the Panang curry. The manager (I suppose) came by at the end of the meal, asking how things were, and I told her that it wasn't very good. She, too, shrugged and walked off, leaving the check. We both couldn't wait to get to the hotel to brush our teeth. Trust me, go to "Rice" just up the street for a really nice dinner. We are just in town for a week. DC is a GREAT city for food, and Thai Tanic is a waste of money and time in a city of great restaurants. read more

We came on Thanksgiving and had an excellent time. The service was great; the Pad Thai was delicious; my wife liked the Pad Broccoli, and my daughter loved the Roast Duck Curry. The restaurant itself is well decorated. Would recommend. read more

I must be a sick, sick girl because I thought the name was funny. Come on- didn't you have "My Heart Will Go On" just thinking about this place? The crowd was a good mix, at least the night I was there: fabulous boys, couples and groups of friends. The food was good for the price - a much more reasonable cost than some of the "new" Thai restaurants close by. The decor is pretty basic: red vinyl seating with metal accents. I had the Nua Ka-Ting which is stir fried beef with a garlic chili sauce and basil. SPICY!! But damn good. read more

Cute little restaurants with fabulous drinks to make it worth going to. The food was adequate. Nothing to write home about. Being a San Franciscan, I expect my Thai soup (Tom Ka Goong) to be spicy and a little sweet from the coconut milk, however I got mostly sweet. Nothing offensive, just not what I expected. They "Parade of seafood" as we called it (an appetizer with a more Thai sounding name) was delish. Calamari, scallops, shrimp and mussels in a chili lime salad. Yum! Mango and sticky rice was par. It was really for the drinks that we went. I expected some "Titanic" inspired names, but instead read though the vast list and settled on a Bull Witch Project (a red bull concoction in a martini glass) and a DC-9 (a frozen coconut drink)- neither of which referenced the DiCaprio gem from the 90s. Both were good and only clocked in at $6 a drink. Overall, as a visitor, my next trip to D.C. will probably include a different restaurant to try instead of a repeat trip to Thai Tanic. read more

Decent Thai food. The restaurant isn't well designed for big groups -- it's long and narrow, so anything more than a four-person table is tough -- but for 2-4 people it has nice atmosphere. The service is *quick*. My food usually comes out before my drink (and the drink doesn't take long, either). That said, the food is far from the best Thai I've had. Most of the dishes are a bit under-spiced for my liking, the curries in particular (their panang actually borders on bland). Still, the prices are pretty reasonable, and I don't think there are many other Thai restaurants in this area, so Thai Tanic is a decent choice. read more

Very hit and miss with the Thai food here. A lot of the seafood specialties are good, as are the soups, but other dishes are bland or way too salty or sweet -- like a lot of Thai restaurants, the chefs seem to hold off on the spice for American diners or skimp on the authentic ingredients. Please, make the effort to go out to an Asian market and get some real tamarind paste and don't use orange juice! It's an OK spot for lunch though, and they make a good Thai iced tea for those hot August days. read more

My coworkers and I weren't sure what to expect, but someone wanted Thai food, and this restaurant was on the list recommended by our hotel, so we walked over and grabbed a table. To start, I got the tofu soup, which came with chunks of firm tofu and other vegetables in a light broth. Very comforting on a chilly night. One of my coworkers got the chicken satay and that was pretty good too. For our main meals, one person got a salad and she ended up trying some of my eggplant and someone else's chicken curry. The food was all very tasty. Service was quick and not annoying. Medium sized restaurant with flat screen televisions on the wall and at the bar. Good for small groups. read more

Decent Thai food in Logan Circle, wish they would get a bigger place. I eat at this place once or twice during MLK weekend when I'm in DC and Thai Tanic never disappoints. The Pad Thai is among the best in the area I've had and what I fall back on every time I'm there. Their Tom Ka Gai is also decent, not like Tarin Thai in Herndon where it's drowning in chili oil. The problem with this place is that it's just too small. If you have more than 2 people, be prepared to wait for a table between the hours of 5pm and 10pm. read more

Food: Food here is good, but nothing to scream about. I'd give 4 stars for food alone. Price: $$ Ambiance: The bar area had these mesmerizing lights. It's kind of like those mood lighting that changes color gradually. I thought it was really pretty. =) The place was clean overall. Dim lighting. Service: Service was just alright. I felt weird eating, because the waiters kept looking/staring. Very awkward. I don't know about you, but I like eating in peace without eyes constantly on me while I eat. -1 star for that, sorry. read more

This is our go-to Thai restaurant in town! It looks like a whole in the wall kind of place, but the service is great, the food comes out fast and it's always good. There's a different Thai place on the second floor which is kind of funny but Thai Tanic is better in my opinion. read more

It doesn't matter if the food is good if the service is unfriendly! All I did was ask the waiter if the drunken noodles could be made vegetarian and from then on, I got the look of death! I've been a waitress and I like to think I know how to speak graciously to servers! The vibe from the waiter took away from whether the food was good or not! We definitely won't come back! There's too many Restaurant choices and I'd rather go where my patronage is wanted! read more

I went there with great anticipation and got completely disappointed. First, they seated us right behind a lady at the bar when the restaurant was less than 30% occupied. The distance between her and me was less than 2 feet. Her butt is at the height of my head. Extremely awkward. My boyfriend and I helped ourselves and moved to a different table, after all. Service was not very impressive. The entire restaurant looked filthy in my eyes. Bathroom was not clean, either. I could be biased because of the wrong placement of our seating at first. I just couldn't see much positive there. Food: We started with mango salad with shrimp. This is the first restaurant I have ever been to that served this salad served with dried shrimp. I mean, tiny pieces of shrimps. Usually, I enjoy this salad because I give away big pieces of shrimp to my company. Not this restaurant. Shrimp pieces are so small and so all over that I would not dare dig in. Another one. They have served me with the worst Drunken Noodle, too. The dish had a very strong odor of pork. The chef must have re-used a wok right after cooking some pork dish without washing it. It was disgusting. As a vegetarian, I am very sensitive to the smell of meat, and pork is the worst. I will never go back. read more

It's a nice little place in DC. We had the Fried Rice with Chicken and Shrimps. It's aboundant and very tasty. You can also try the Shinga Beer that is a typical beer from Thailand. Prices are ok (USD 12 aprox for a dish). Attention was also good, but the place doesn't have wifi for customers so that's one star less in my review giving that a lot of tourits come to the city and are looking for internet access read more

Ammathar - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Thai Tanic is a pretty standard Thai restaurant - and there are many of those in this city. So why do I keep going back? The location is great, and it's one of the better places to eat in this price range in the Logan Circle area. The food is always good, if never spectacular. They focus on seafood, which makes my friends happy. (I am vegetarian.) Their mixed drinks are strong and relatively inexpensive. They listen if you specify the level of spiciness (good for my risk-averse parents). It's often crowded, so be prepared to overhear your neighbors' conversation. Service is generally friendly and quick, though, and I've never felt pressured to order an appetizer or dessert. All in all, it won't blow your socks off, but it's a friendly, tasty, and casual place that you can come back to again. read more

I heart Thai Tanic! It is everything I want out of a Thai takeout place. I especially recommend the noodle dishes. If you love wide, delicious noodles, get the Pad See Eew (It's better than it sounds) or the Lad Na. The classic Pad Thai is great as well, except the shrimp isn't always the freshest. The vegetarian dishes are excellent for a lighter meal. Get the Gang Pak if you like Tofu and curry with a little kick, or the Panang Tofu is tasty alternative to the curry flav. Yes, the food is yummy. Yes, it's very reasonably priced. No, I don't recommend actually eating inside the restaurant. The decor is absurd, verging on nightmarish. Get delivery. read more

Papaya salad as good as I've had since Thailand itself. Get it with the tiny minced shrimp--adds a lot of flavor and texture to the salad. I've gone with the beef salad which nice and light. Wife got the seafood soup and it was tasty with almost a soy/garlic feel to it and nice thin glass noodles. A bit salty, but that's why they give you rice. I can't remember what we had our first time there, but it was equally as delicious. The space isn't small or tight, but feels that way b/c it's always been packed when I stopped in. I haven't had to wait for a table, but I've seen a short line form. Service is quick and polite. As for price, it's not much different than other Thai places of its general class ($32 for papaya salad, beef salad, seafood soup, and diet coke). I still miss paying $2 in Thailand for the same thing (sigh). Oh well. Nice place for a casual date---not overly romantic, but enough hustle and bustle to keep your conversation lively. read more

Ok, so I travel all the time for business and rarely get to spend time in my place in DC, but when I do, Thai Tanic is a MUST! Unfortunately I can't speak to a whole lot because I order the same thing everytime I go. Beef Panang. Whether you are dining in (which I will get to later) or carrying out, the Panang is ALWAYS on point. I like this dish so much that I have listed it as one of my favorite things. When dining in, the ambience is so chic. It really makes you feel like you are in the city. The prices are very for, considering how good the food is (except like I said, I've only had the Panang). I have taken clients, friends and family there and everyone raves about it. The waiters are all so friendly, and even though many of the dishes are hard to pronounce - - they smile and are attentive to your every need. The delivery service is usually around 45 minutes, but well worth the wait. Although I only order one thing (Panang), my friends are crazy about the Chicken Pad Thai, and Pad See Ew (spelling?). If you try the Panang and don't like it, let me know and we'll have your taste buds checked! read more

The service is always stellar, the drunken noodles were made just right, and the food arrived really quickly despite the large number of seated guests. I've been here 3-4 times over the past few years and the experience has always been consistently positive. For the price ($12.95), location (right on 14th and near everything), and cuisine (Thai + other non-Thai dishes), you won't regret your dining expereince here. read more

Came here for lunch mid-week. The service staff was friendly and quick. The Thai iced tea was delicious! I was not very hungry, so I settled on the eel and avocado roll. It was fairly priced and tasted really good, very fresh. I was disappointed to find that the Moche was sold-out, I really wanted to try it. Next time!! read more

The food was fantastic. Unfortunately our waitress was in a foul mood and decided to take it out on us, and other restaurant patrons. Thank goodness the rest of the restaurant staff was courteous and kind to us. Questionable that I'll be returning here in the future. Which is really sad. read more