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    Baan Siam

    4.5 (721 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Thai chilies in fish sauce
    Chad W.

    Really enjoyed Baan Siam last night. Service was great and the food was excellent. Loved their version of tom yum soup. And I had the beef salad. It was excellent. Tons of flavor. Server brought me chopped Thai chilies in fish sauce as well. Dish was spicy as is but I love the serious spice levels. So I added a bunch of chilies. So good ! Pure fire. Will come back next time I am in DC for sure.

    Khao Soi w/ Chicken
    Rose E.

    This appeared to be a highly rated Thai place in DC, so I scheduled a double date for lunch. The place was quite spacious and inviting, and we snagged a table by the window. Their pictured menu was very appealing...with some items I've never seen. Possibly because of the pictures, I anticipated the best. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. I didn't take pictures of everyone's foods...but from what I saw, it just didn't live up to my expectations. Foods tasted OK...nothing beyond that, and the presentation of all the foods were dismal. Among the four of us, we split 2 appetizers...Chicken Tapioca Dumplings and Grilled Pork Skewers. The Chicken Tapioca Dumplings were definitely the favorite. I can't remember what entrees our friends had, but my husband had the Northern Pork Curry, and I had the Khao Soi with Chicken. (I was personally very disappointed with my dish. It just looked flat...literally. The portions were really small, and there was no oooomth to the dish, and looked nothing like what I saw beforehand. In fact, my dish looked terrible! Tasted good but nothing close to the Khao Soi I had while in Breckenridge a few months ago. Luckily, the desserts were pretty good. We ordered Fried Ube w/ Ice Cream, and Mange & Sticky Rice...and I think these 2 items (and one of the appetizers) somewhat saved the day. We were there at least 2 hours, and I think the waiter basically dropped out on us after the first 30 minutes (?)...and was barely there at all. So I can't say the service was that great either. Frankly, I was embarrassed to have chosen this place to meet our friends in DC. Maybe it was an off day...because what I experienced was basically 3-star foods and service.

    Stirfried glass noodles
    Christine W.

    The food was truly delectable. Service was good, ambiance was on the romantic side although I went with a friend. The Khao Soi was especially delicious. The way they marinate the chicken and tenderize it til it practically falls off the bone--amazing. The flavor profile of the stirfried glass noodles was complex and delightful as well. Neither were particularly spicy to me, though.

    chicken dumplings
    Karen W.

    We had a lovely experience here when we were in town for the week. The dishes aren't your usual standard Thai fare and they aren't afraid to dial up the spice levels for maximum effect. We shared a few dishes and all were well presented and full on flavor and heat level. I came here primarily because they offered kanom krok, a delicious coconut dessert. It's hard to find where I live so I am always on the lookout for it when I see a Thai restaurant. It did not disappoint. It had the perfect amount of sweetness and texture. I'd get it again. The decor here is elegant and inviting. I'd definitely visit here again if I were in the area.

    Spicy lemongrass chicken
    Meredith B.

    Delicious food and great service. I appreciate that have a variety of gluten free options that are labeled here. The chili pepper ratings of spiciness on the menu was also appreciated; the server was able to tone down spice for some of my group too!

    Kanom Krok
    Winston L.

    (Honorary Six Stars) When looking at potential dining options, Baan Siam's food pictures really stood out to me as "look at all the foods I've never tried before!" Well, it did not disappoint. The four of us arrived a little after 1PM on a Saturday and were able to get seated without a reservation. The food: Green Mango Salad - sweet, tangy, nutty, herbaceous - very tasty and refreshing - great way to start the meal Thai Vermicelli in Chili Peanut Sauce - rice noodles covered in a meaty sauce with crispy fried watercress. Lots of interesting textures makes for a fun and delicious dish. Stir-fried Garlic Rice with Thai Style Fried Chicken - savory garlic rice with lightly battered chicken Dessert: Fried Ube with Ice Cream - this came with a choice of Coconut or Thai Ice Tea Ice Cream. The picture of this looks like Davy Jones, but trust me, it tastes a lot better than it looks. So much going on here starting with the ube - nice lightly battered fried exterior with a soft middle on a bed of crispy coconut and sesame. On the side is a huge scoop of ice cream on some sticky rice. The ice cream is tasty, but if I get this again, I think the coconut would pair better. Kanom Krok - I don't know how to describe this, you just need to try it. Maybe a crispy coconut pancake made into half-spheres? These are really good and make for a light ending for a meal. We came to Baan Siam for an adventure of new tastes and dishes. The restaurant nailed that and this meal was one of the best experiences we had on the DC trip as well as one of the more reasonably priced meals.

    Thai vermicelli in peanut sauce
    Marilyn C.

    Came here with a large group for a birthday dinner in the middle of the week and had a great time! The server was super attentive and helpful for our group of 10 people. The cocktails were tasty but for a non alcoholic option I did like their Thai iced tea. I ordered the Thai vermicelli with chili peanut sauce and was surprised by the generous portion! It was so good, I ate it all up, but if you're hungry definitely come here!

    Thai Vermicelli Noodles
    Penprapha B.

    Great local Thai food. I had high expectations and it didn't disappoint me. I can't wait to try others on the menu if I'm in the area.

    Spicy lemongrass chicken with white rice
    Lourdes R.

    This was an Uber Eats order so I can't attest to the actual location. I was surprised at how quickly the food was ready and arrived to me despite it being a delivery order. It got to me in record time! The restaurant did not pack utensils, which I would've expected with a food delivery order so if you're ordering via food delivery be sure to add in the notes if you need utensils. I ordered the lemongrass chicken. White rice was included. This meal is labeled as 4 on the spice level and it was as spicy as I expected it to be. If you don't like that much spice, be sure to ask for less spicy. Overall good flavor on this plate and it had an ample amount of green and red peppers. The rice was not great for me as it was a little on the mushy side. In my opinion, this is easily a shareable plate for the amount of food I received.

    Crispy lotus shrimp salad. Delicious
    lisa w.

    Gorgeous restaurant, delicious food, comfortable friendly vibe. Friendly staff. Clean and pretty bathroom even... will be back.

    thai tea
    Anne-Olive N.

    Have heard very good things about this restaurant and finally got to go. Made a reservation two hours before (they have a cancellation fee) and was seated swiftly. Seems like the restaurant gets pretty busy! I ordered the shrimp chili paste fried rice with crispy pork belly as well as the thai tea. The food came out really quickly - ten minutes after ordering and was nice and hot. The portion size was perfect for dinner (but no leftovers for me). I would come back for their HH (bar only).

    Fried Chicken
    Lauren J.

    Wow! What a pleasant surprise. The day before we were able to get a reservation for 3. For what I thought would be a random restaurant, the food ended up being outstanding. A good amount of variety without doing it and the perfect amount of spice. Plenty of gluten free options for those of us who need them and having things very clearly marked so I knew what I could eat and not. This place isn't too upscale but is a nice place to have dinner. Will definitely be returning.

    Stir-fried garlic rice with Thai-style fried chicken
    Chris K.

    We came here for Valentine's Day and had a great experience! Despite being very busy the service was outstanding. We were immediately seated (with a reservation) and had a server approach us almost immediately. The restaurant is large enough so that even though it gets busy, there is still enough room to not feel crowded. We ordered the Stir-fried rice noodles with chicken & shrimp and the Stir-fried garlic rice with Thai-style fried chicken. Both were excellent. What was amazing was how fast the food arrived! This might be the quickest I have seen any asian restaurant prepare my dinner. Location wise it's not bad walking from Gallery Place Chinatown metro. Highly recommend this place!

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    Ask the Community - Baan Siam

    Do they have Valet parking? If not, where do we park?

    Are there any additional charges for split bills?

    No we were not charged for extra for split bills.

    Do you have any options for private dining or private events?

    We do have options for private dinning and events. Please reach out to info@baansiamdc.com for inquiries.

    How much does it cost.?

    Costs are reasonable for DC.

    How are you handling Gluten free and Peanut Allergies?

    Hi Kelly, We have quite a few gluten free dishes and peanut free dishes.

    For the spicy items on the menu, can the heat level be reduced to mild?

    Yes they are very good at modifying spice level

    Is your patio outside and open to fresh air or insulated? Looking for a covid-19 open air option.

    Hi Emily, Our patio is covered but open on all sides.

    Do you have vegan options?

    We do have a few vegan options on our vegetarian menu.

    Is the patio heated?

    Hi Christy, The patio is partial heated, most tables have heaters, but not all do.

    Is it dog friendly?

    Dogs are more than welcome on our patio!

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    $$

    Great local bar with large rotating craft beer selection. Highly recommend for any beer…read moreenthusiast. They have wine and cocktails as well. They are happy to recommend beer for your taste, and let you sample. It can be very busy and difficult to get a seat at the bar or get a table on a Friday or Saturday evening. We ordered food, and were expecting elevated bar food. The tater tots were a huge disappointment- they were very large squares , bland, and not crispy. The wings were okay. The cheeseburgers were the best- from the restaurant downstairs- mallard. Huge burger, done perfectly medium.

    Here's a review written as part of a visit to both Churchkey and Birch & Barley (the downstairs…read morerestaurant -- together they form the "2 Enjoy Everything" concept by Neighborhood Restaurant Group): A DC Gem That Delivers on Every Level If you haven't made it to Churchkey on 14th Street yet, move it to the top of your list. I visited as part of the full experience -- dinner downstairs at Birch & Barley, then up to Churchkey for drinks -- and honestly, it's one of the best evenings I've had in DC. Churchkey itself is everything a great bar should be. The beer selection is absolutely unreal -- hundreds of carefully curated labels spanning every style, region, and flavor profile you can imagine. What sets it apart is that the staff actually knows the menu. Our server walked us through a few options based on what we liked and landed us on perfect picks both times. That kind of genuine expertise is rare. The tavern pizzas from the wood-fired oven were a wonderful surprise -- thin, crispy, and the perfect companion to a cold draft. The smash burger also deserves a mention: simple, well-executed, and hits the spot. The vibe is warm and lively without being overwhelming. Great for a date, a group, or even just sitting at the bar solo with a good beer and good conversation with the bartender. This place has earned its reputation as one of the best beer bars on the East Coast -- and then some. Highly recommend making a full night of it with both floors. You won't regret it. Feel free to adjust the tone or add any personal details from your actual visit!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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