When I visited DC, my friend immediately was like: you have to go to Baan Siam. And she was RIGHT. I love Thai food, but Baan Siam offers something different from what you see from usual Thai restaurants. I'm not sure which part of Thailand my dish was from, but I love her and really loved the exposure to some other traditional dishes from regions of Thailand that might not usually be represented on a menu. I got the stir fried glass noodles with chicken and shrimp, which was just the right amount of spicy for me to handle. It was so well flavored without being too salty, and there was so much going on in each bite-- it was unlike anything I've had before. Like kind of sour but also slightly sweet, and tied together so nicely. Thai iced tea was also strong in flavor. The restaurant itself is also beautiful and had such a lovely ambience. Extremely sold. I want to try everything on the menu. read more

Baan Siam - Stir Fried Glass Noodles with Chicken and Shrimp - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cusual restaurant; not much of ambience, but went to lunch, maybe it's better at night. Got the garlic shrimp rice, and the spicy fried rice shrimp. Great portion, delicious flavor. 19 or 20 dollars each. Service was quick. Will definitely go back and try new dishes. read more

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Been here a few times now, forewarning that spicy is actually quite spicy! They are able to adjust only certain dishes for spice level. I've gotten: Khao soi with chicken (love) Northern Thai mixed curry with chicken (love) Spicy lemongrass chicken (salty side but still good) Shrimp chili paste with crispy pork belly (very heavy since it's fried rice and fried pork) Coconut milk griddle snack (was not bad, could try something else) Mango and sticky rice (loveeee it!!) Servers here have always been very knowledgeable, attentive and one even helped us with splitting a complicated bill! Ambiance has romantic dim lighting, striking decorations, modern furniture and airy high ceilings. It's in a great spot near capital one arena, so a convenient dinner and event sort of restaurant. read more

Baan Siam - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Second visit and loved it again. If you're looking for food with traditional spice levels this is it! Everything is flavorful, delicious and might clear your nasal passages with the heat. Although there are some mild options, would not recommend if you don't like spicy food. Service was quick and attentive. Amani at the bar was a fave!! So nice and helped us pick out some dishes that we loved. read more

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This might've been some of my favorite Thai food I've had before! I came on a Sunday evening with a group of 6 at around 5:30. There probably wouldn't have been a wait since a few tables were still empty but we had reservations just in case. We shared a few dishes: - tapioca chicken dumplings - beef salad - northern style pork curry - southern style beef curry - lemongrass chicken - tom yum noodles - chili peanut noodles Everything was exceptional but the highlights among these dishes had to be the northern style pork curry, beef salad, and chili peanut noodles! All had delicious depth of flavor, tender meat, and generous portions. It's a lovely place to come with a group to try more dishes. When I'm back in the DC area I would come here for sure! read more

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Stopped in to grab a quick bite to eat and mocktail before meeting up with a friend for a show at the Howard Theater. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at how warm and welcoming this restaurant is. Easily found a space to sit at the bar which has plenty of seating. Happy hour is from 5-7pm Tuesday - Friday and the menu offers up tasty eats and drinks. I tried the Thai-style fried chicken wings and when I visited I was participating in "Dry January" so the bartender was so gracious enough to make a lychee mocktail that was absolutely delicious and so pretty. Will be back to Baan Siam to try some of their other menu options. read more

Baan Siam - Happy Hour Menu - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Popped in during lunch, went it was pretty quiet. The restaurant was very clean, service was amazing, and most importantly the food was delicious. Definitely recommend this dish, with unique flavors and textures. read more

Baan Siam - Crispy Lotus Shrimp Salad. - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I want to love this place this so badly. The food tastes really good but it causes severe food poisoning or stomach cramps everytime! Ive given it multiple chances. I've noticed it mainly stems from any dish that contains shrimp. They must have unclean handling or cross-contamination practices here. Skip this place unless you want to take the risk. read more

In general I do not write reviews. Worst dining experience I have had. Ordered a dish mild and it was anything but. My dining partner agreed. I sent it back after only having one bite. Waitress could not understand English as she repeatedly offered to add more chili oil, and I expect she also did not order the item as requested. I was charged in full for the item. What was most unpleasant was the waitress standing next to me watching to see what I would do for the electronic tip selection. read more

The food here was amazing! I had always wanted to try the restaurant since I had heard such great reviews, and I wasn't disappointed! This is a more upscale Thai restaurant so they do not have what you typically would see like Pad Thai or Pad Seew. But we still thoroughly enjoyed our food and got our Thai food cravings satisfied. The grilled branzino is a must get when you come to this restaurant. There is such big chunks of fish meat along with refreshing vegetables. It does come with a lot of ginger so if you are not a fan of ginger, I would steer clear of this dish. The fried rice was amazing and had large shrimp pieces in it. I will say though, the noodle dish and curry were a bit on the salty side. The curry, however, pairs nicely with the side of rice it comes with. The noodles were extremely spicy as well. Not pictured, we got the sweet and sour soup as well. However, I would pass on this as it was too heavy on the fish sauce and was way too salty. We also got some cocktails that were refreshing, sweet, and delicious. They were also beautifully presented. The service was also good! Even though it was really busy, our server continuously checked in on us and was very friendly. I would definitely come here again in the future! read more

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I found the menu at Baan Siam to be more extensive and unique than other Thai restaurants that I've been to. Service was fast and friendly and the restaurant was well decorated. We ordered the following dishes and loved all of them: - crispy lotus root & grilled shrimp salad - loved this; the crispy lotus chips were unique and tasty - Northern Thai curry - sweeter than the usual curries with a solid kick (I was sweating by the end) - Tom Yum noodle soup - the broth was incredible - mango sticky rice - always a classic dessert, 10/10 read more

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Sat at the bar for HH on 7/24. Nick provides excellent service. The stir fried kohlrabi with chicken, advertiser as a 2, was extremely spicy. Nick made me a Thai tea with milk to take the heat off, it worked. The stir fried noodles with chicken and shrimp was OK. The shrimp tasted undercooked. Overall, the food was too spicy for our tastes. read more

The ambiance of the testeauent is very good. There are always tons of people. The coconut dessert and the sticky rice were memorable. Portions are big, you can definitely share some dishes. read more

Mediocre. Food was just okay, but order was wrong the first time and the wine was spoiled so we had to send the order and wine back. Lackluster and did not create an impression that left me wanting to return. read more

Jim G. and I started off our first night in DC at Baan Siam and I'm so glad we did! Everything took us so much more time than expected, so we were in a super rush. Nick at the bar understood the assignment and got us drinks and food on the double! I enjoyed some happy hour Singha and Jim G. enjoyed a martini. The food was flavorful and tasty, though not as spicy as I would have liked. Our favorite was the Southern Beef Curry and the Esaan (Northern Thai) Sausage. If you're in the city, it's worth checking out! read more

Service was quick and attentive. Food was quite good and spicy and prices well at spurned $20 per dish. Cocktails were a bit pricey at $16. read more

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I met a friend here for dinner tonight and it was a good experience. They had some great seasonal specials and Thai classics. I got the seasonal crab fried rice. It was a bit spicier than I thought it would be but very yummy. I also got some Thai ice cream and I really loved the bowl it game in. It was made of rice flour and was tasty. The food also came out extremely quickly. Less than 10 minutes from when we ordered. Very impressive! The waitstaff was also very nice and checked on us a few times. We are outside so I can't say much for the decor but it seemed nice from the outside. I would definitely come back and eat here again. read more

Baan Siam - Thai tea ice cream - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We stopped by here on a day trip to D.C. This came up on an eater list. The restaurant was huge - unlike any Thai restaurants in NYC. The price was also very reasonable. It's kind of crazy how much more expensive dining is in NYC. The service was attentive. The food was delicious. It was a different style of Thai food so pad see ew, pad thai were not on the menu. We enjoyed the pork skewers. The golden fried pockets were good, but missing flavor. The Khao Soi was not the best I've had. The garlic rice with fried pork on top as well as the noodles with the fried pork on top were super tasty. Overall, great thai spot in D.C. Reasonably priced. Just not the best Thai I've had. read more

Baan Siam - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

KenScale: 8.0/10 Visit: December 2023 As lovers of Thai food, my wife Jun and I are constantly in the quest for discovering awesome Thai restaurants. While we frequently ate at Thai Chef in Rockville nearby where we live, is there a go-to Thai restaurant in DC? A few months after we moved to the DC metro area in 2021, we visited Baan Siam in the Mt. Vernon Triangle area. It was a pretty solid meal but I think in retrospect we were pretty tired from a long drive to the restaurant on a Friday evening with huge rush-hour traffic so the restaurant somehow fell off our radar. Last month, I wanted to visit the restaurant again as we were due for some Thai food. Our second visit to Baan Siam in early Saturday evening on a more relaxed schedule following our trip to National Gallery of Art was more memorable. The food from the female chef Jeeraporn "P'Boom" Poksupthong is not afraid to showcase the Northern Thai region's culinary tradition. Many of the dishes may look somewhat familiar in concept at other Thai joints, but you wouldn't find the high level of execution from Baan Siam. For a successful meal at the restaurant, I would recommend looking over seasonal specials where we picked two of the four dishes we shared together. Jun was very appreciative of the spicy-sweet calamari with its wonderful mix of spicy and sweet chili sauce flavor that was quite appetizing, which also applies to the description of crispy lotus root and grilled shrimp salad. One dish that we frequently order at a Thai restaurant to determine its quality is the beloved khao soi with egg noodles and chicken. While we wished Baan Siam had a bit more chili paste-based broth, it was nevertheless delicious with deceptively spicy kick. From the seasonal specials section, we also picked basil fried rice with smoked duck which turned out to be a wise choice as we really enjoyed the way fried rice worked together with duck in chili garlic sauce to reveal an addictively rich dish. If this dish is still on the menu on your visit, I highly recommend you order it. Getting a reservation at Baan Siam wouldn't be too difficult given the sizable dining room, but you would still be wise to book in advance for prime-time reservations (the restaurant's dining area was nearly packed during our early evening visit). There is a full bar with a diverse menu of beers, cocktails (many of them using Southeast Asian ingredients) and wines that you can order to complement the meal. After our revisit, we both agreed that we wished the restaurant were a little closer to our home (the restaurant also offers pick-ups and delivery but our home is outside the delivery zone) so we could visit more often and try other dishes from its expansive menu. In any event, now we know where to get our fix for Thai food when we are in DC. Baan Siam is one of those restaurants where it is extremely difficult to get a bad meal and we look forward to visiting it again in the near future. read more

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Baan Siam specializes in Northern Thai cuisine, so the menu is a little different from the usual Thai spots. Highly recommend the Khao Soi: the curry-to-coconut ratio is perfect, the is a lime touch, and the chicken is super tender. If you're dining outside in the summer, they even offer bug spray, which is such a thoughtful touch. Definitely worth a visit. read more

It was a Sunday afternoon and time for lunch, knowing we were near Chinatown and the Mount Vernon Square we had so many dining options. We landed with Baan Siam who immediately sat us for lunch and we had a private dining experience outside. Our server was very nice and informative. We ordered the Khao Soi Gai - this meal packs a punch but was so so flavorful, Tom Yum Fried Rice with chicken - another full flavored dish, and lastly the Stir-Fried Garlic Rice with Thai Style Fried Chicken - the side sauce stole the show we had to order more. read more

Good atmosphere and interior design, very good service. Authentic Thai food and tasty curry. read more

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Had my birthday dinner at Baan Siam. The restaurant had a nice ambiance with modern Asian decor. We were seated quickly and service was great. Waitress was friendly and prices were reasonable. I highly recommend the frozen lychee drink if you like lychee. It came out before my entree and was soooo good I was tempted to finish it before my meal. I had a spicy shrimp dish with glass noodles and it was incredible! Be prepare to feel the heat if you ordered anything Thai spicy! I also tried a little of my friends' dishes and they were all excellent! I finished with the coconut ice cream which was served in coconut. read more

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We had an amazing meal at Baan Siam for my dad's birthday! Their food is so fresh and flavorful. And they have more than just the classics on their menu. The Thai vermicelli is amazing! We loved the spring rolls and sweet dipping sauce, as well! The service was great, and the atmosphere was chic and comfortable. I have been here a couple times, and both times the food was top notch! read more

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We were craving Asian food, and this looked like a good place to go. We got the fried squash chips, which were nice and crispy. We also got a whole fish with veggies which was nice and tender. And we got a shrimp dish. The food was good, but honestly needed some seasoning. They did give us a spice set to adjust the spiciness and saltiness, but I wish they added more seasoning during the cooking process. read more

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Ive had this place on my yelp list for quite some time and we were looking for last min dinner options so this because our choice for pick up! I absolutely plan to return for a dine in experience so this is specifically for our meals we picked up. Our order was ready within 20-25 min and was readily available as soon as I walked through the door. The place was buzzing, looked like a full house. We ordered the Shrimp-Chili-Paste Fried Rice with Crispy Pork Belly, the Thai-Style Deep-Fried Chicken Wings, and the Egg noodles with crispy pork belly. We started off with the wings, they were fried pretty hard almost too hard but were still as delicious as we had expected. Both the fried rice and egg noodle dishes had a nice spicy bite to them and were bursting with flavor. The crispy pork belly in the egg noodles were much more tougher than we had liked but it did not significantly takeaway from our overall enjoyment of the dish. We absolutely would order from here again for pick up and we look forward to a having a dine in experience in the future. read more

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Very delicious Thai food in DC! I suggest coming with a group to try many things family style and also to make rsvps. Highly recommend the crab fried rice. The duck red curry was delicious but there is a spicy kick to it. I thought the fried appetizers all had similar tastes to them with the sweet chili dipping sauce and the fried batter maybe had a hint of lemongrass. Definitely get the coconut ice cream! read more

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When I walked in I was hit with flavors and that's how it's supposed to be! The decor is very cute. Neat and chic. The bartender was very informative and we leaned a lot about their creation and concept. read more

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Dishes were on the pricey side but well worth it considering the flavors that come together in these dishes. read more

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Went here on a Saturday evening! We were able to make a reservation the day of for 8pm for 2 people. The servings are BIG so we ended up sharing the shrimp fried rice. It was outstanding! They gave us 6 large jump shrimp and the flavor of the dish was outstanding! Very fulfilling not salty or spicy. We also had the chicken satay for an appetizer and they gave us 6 skewers! Mango sticky rice for dessert and the mango was very fresh! Gorgeous bar area and we loved our waitress! The host at the front was very professional and prompt. Will definitely be coming back! It gives vibes for dates, small group or large group. Was not too loud either and very clean! read more

Absolutely amazing restaurant. Upon arrival, the guy at the bar was on point with water and the menu. Never skipped a beat. Taking order for drinks, for food, refill, and check. Everything is fantastic. The atmosphere is great. This place is pretty big, but it gets busy. I arrived at 5 pm to beat crowds, and the crowds were there 20 minutes later. I planned at eating at the bar, but found out there were no tables anyway. So, by all means, make a reservation. My only thing is that space all around the bar is tight. Chairs right next to each other, good for meeting, but if you are with someone, the next person over is with you too, LOL. Flavors and portions were perfect. Note pay attention to the number of chilies on your dish, I eat spicy, and 3 was pretty spicy. I don't want to know what level 4 is. I'll be back, loved the place. read more

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Let's talk about it! I was very impressed with my experience at Baan Siam that I went two days in a row. The first day I ordered Thai Tea and and the Tom Yum Fried Rice. The Thai Tea was absolutely perfect, not too sweet with bold flavors. The Tom Yum Shrimp Fried Rice was definitely YUM! Hands down one of my favorite dishes in the District. It tasted like Tom Yum, but was not over powering but rather well balanced. All the food came out very quickly, with fast and attentive service. read more

I'm always up for trying something new. Due to an allergy I had to avoid all Thai food. Fun fact, you can outgrow your allergies, and consequently you can become allergic at any time in you life. But since I outgrew my allergy to peanuts, and everyone I was with were coming here, I was up for it. Since I was new to the whole Thai food scene, I had to have some coaching on the menu. I had no idea what I was in for. There was a lot of food on the table to start for sharing. The table went with Chicken Tapioca Dumplings, Fried Asian Pumpkin, and Golden-fried Pockets. Since we were sharing, I only tried two of the three. Pesky allergy to shrimp still lingers over me. The dumplings were...interesting. The texture to me, was a bit off, but I had to go back a few times for a nibble. The Asian pumpkin, delightful. I have had it before so I knew I was going to enjoy it a lot. While we noshed on the appetizer and waited for our main courses to arrive I was able to take in the place. It is very inviting, and somewhat intimate. Wide area which is dimly lit, can be a bit noisy, but it felt warm in here. We were sat within viewing distance of the kitchen, so we got to see all the magic being made. For my main course, I had to lean on that coaching a bit. Both from the table and from the staff. Being that I had never had this type of food before, I was unsure of the heat level. The staff for sure was able to point me in the right direction. Which, was a bit more spice than what I am used to. I went with the Stir-fried Basil with Tofu & Green Beans. I stirred clear of just about a lot of the items on the menu that dealt with shrimp. I know, I could ask for those dishes without the shrimp part, but I wanted to enjoy a dish that was complete. I paired this with a side of white rice. When I first bit into this dish, I knew that I was missing out on a whole cuisine for far too long. Even though there was so much heat to this, at the lower level, I was not used to that. The heat hit me but did not stop me. This meal not only satisfied, but freed up my sinuses in a way I have never felt. I had tears coming down my face and somehow one of the peppers went upward instead of down. The burning sensation from it all was immense, but I could not stop myself. I championed through and finished the meal. As a reward, the table went for the sweets. We had a sampling when it came to that as well. We got Coconut Milk Griddle Snack, Mango & Sticky Rice (which is a seasonal item), and Coconut Ice Cream. I was near compacity when this arrived, but I knew I had to cool down my palate as my eyes still watered. All I nibbled on at the end of the meal was the Mango & Sticky Rice. It was the perfect mix of sweet and cool. It simmered my palate and was a great end to a great first time experience meal. The staff here were impeccable. Went above and beyond in terms of customer service. Also being in view of the kitchen provided some entertainment to see them assemble the dishes. read more

Baan Siam - Stir-fried basil with tofu & green beans - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food: the food was amazing! Everything we got was excellent! Service: very friendly nice staff, we got seated quickly and the food came out right away, great service! Ambiance: very elegant restaurant with a nice atmosphere. I felt very relaxed during the meal The coconut soup w chicken and the coconut ice cream were my favorites! read more

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Finally got to try them for an early dinner. Good ambiance, setting up for a nice dinner experience. Food selection is ok. Not much choices if you have one or two food allergies or dietary restriction, but you do your best to pick out what's available. Food and service were ok. They were a bit cold with us at the front. The price doesn't reflect the value received in service and food quality. Prepare to pay top dollar for a mediocre experience. read more

We had pork satay, wings, mango salad, tom yum shrimp fried rice, garlic rice with fried chicken. Food presentation and portions were ok. Seasoning was on point. The meats were very dry as though they'd been under a heat lamp. Shortly after we ate we suddenly felt very thirsty and had to drink copious amounts of water. Overall very underwhelming. Can't recommend and won't be back. read more

Baan Siam is my new favorite Thai restaurant in dc. I came here for my weekly dinner and drinks with friends. The inside of the restaurant is nice and spacious. They have decent outdoor seating too. I was happy with all the food and drinks I tried here. I also liked that eating here didn't break the bank. It should be noted that they don't offer Pad Thai or Drunken Noodles on their menu as most traditional Thai restaurants do. Rather, the menu at Baan Siam is more curry and spice based. The A Smokey Old Poe cocktail was strong but delicious, and the Lychee Martini was dangerously sweet and tasty. I love mango so I was excited to try the Green Mango Salad. The salad was flavorful, and I loved the mix of sweet and savory in the dish. The Thai Vermicelli in Chili Peanut Sauce was tasty. The Chicken Red Curry with Chayote was well made, and the curry was packed with flavor. A good spot for a dinner with friends, family, or even a date. I'm excited to come back here to try more of the menu. read more

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Yum! This dinner was a wonderful and flavorful experience! Everything we ate was delicious, and the authentic menu delivered packs of flavor into every bite. Our service was prompt and very attentive. While there may not be super Americanized meals on this menu, don't let that deter you from giving it a try. Your taste buds will thank you--especially for dessert!! read more

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First, get a reservation - you won't be disappointed! If you have a small party (one or two) you can probably get a seat at the bar, but the place was packed during my last visit. I'm sure the wait was crazy, too, since there were tons of people milling about the front door. Both times I've been I have had excellent, thoughtful service. The most recent was with a bartender who took tons of time to answer questions around the bar-top. He never rushed people but still had time for each customer, it was a treat to watch. I don't think you should visit without getting the Pineapple Chicken appetizer - it's fun and fresh. A different take on a normal Thai appetizer. I also really enjoyed the fried pumpkin, they had good flavor and it's an unusual dish. Beware of the chicken soup - it has a spicy kick, but its very, very good. read more

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Such delicious food! I'm a huge fan of Thai food but Baan Siam has some dishes I haven't seen in other Thai restaurants before. We started out with the papaya salad which was so light and refreshing. For the entree I got the shrimp chili paste fried rice and got fried chicken to replace the pork belly that normally comes with it. It was amazing! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rice was so good with a good spice to it. I tried my friends red curry as well which was also delicious. Everyone loved their dishes and we all want to come back to try new things too. It was a great dinner and great meal! read more

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