The prices have gone up by about a dollar or two, and thanks in part to the District government's policies, Beau Thai, despite being a very good restaurant, has drifted into overpriced territory. The cashew chicken with rice was excellent, and I have no complaints about the food. The service was good, and the space is bright, modern, and inviting. Overall, it's still a pleasant place to eat. My only real criticism is the pricing. A dish that should probably cost around $12-14 is now $18. At those prices, even though we wanted an appetizer and drinks, it simply didn't make financial sense. It's cheaper to stop at the liquor store on the way home and enjoy a drink in the backyard instead. I was also disappointed that happy hour drink specials are only available at the bar, not at the tables. You can order a happy hour drink at the bar, but you have to pay and tip there before carrying it back to your table yourself. I hope they reconsider that policy, because the happy hour sign out front feels a bit misleading. I'll probably be back because the food is genuinely good, but eating out has become something I do far less often as prices across the District have continued to climb. At least Beau Thai doesn't add a mandatory service fee, and I appreciate that. read more

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Recently dined in and got takeout! Had Pad Thai, Cashew Chicken and Pad Se Ew. We got Pad Thai both times as it was a favorite, but everything we had was delicious. One time we had Pad Thai with Chicken and the other we had it with beef. Enjoyed the chicken better. When we got takeout, we walked in and placed an order, and it was ready in about ten minutes. They do a ton of takeout orders and pack it well to bring home. The food was in paper containers, helping to reduce the plastic use which is great for those wanting to be more eco conscious with their takeout. Have also visited their location in Mount Pleasant, and both are great! Go to whichever is more convenient. read more

Came here to use my Resy credit and really needed a meal. Service was super fast and friendly, and it was exactly what I was looking for. The food was satisfactory but lacking bold flavor. I wish I would have tried different spring rolls. The brussel sprouts were delicious. read more

Perfect for your thai fix! Moderate portions and a great mix of Thai options with great descriptions so no one has to guess what will work for their palate. The spring rolls were amazing and I could eat 4 plates of them! Their tofu plate was huge with insane amounts of vegetable and sauce goodness. The Chicken cashew dish could have used more sauce and marinated flavor but it was a very big dish that worked great for breakfast leftovers. A downside is this place is crowded and loud- we had people need to move tables because there literally wasn't room for the waiter and diner in the same spot. The bathrooms are likewise cramped. It took 3 asks to get our check and we had to start look like we were getting up to leave before finally having someone come over. But if you want good Thai, you'll be very happy! read more

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We walked in from a convention a few blocks away, and were able to get seated pretty quickly. The place was bustling, and I'll admit, a bit cramped. The energy was great, and the lighting was very fun. We had some empanadas, which felt like a fun twist on a samosa. The crust was a bit flakier, but the filling really brought the dish home. I'd recommend these to anyone eating here. I ordered a classic, drunken noodles. It had a great spice level for my comfort. I will say that it wasn't anything special as far as the dish goes, but sometimes a solid, well-known dish is exactly what you want. Everyone else with me seemed happy with their dishes as well. I did notice that a table near us was positioned in a way where a guest needed to get up every time a member of staff needed to get to some tables on the other side. Eventually those guests asked to be seated somewhere else, but it seemed like not a great layout because of that. I know getting up every few minutes would have driven me insane. read more

Beau Thai - Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great tasting dish. Had the Pad Ka Poa it was bright and vibrant, great chrisp on the egg rolls, I had a great time. The food was yummy read more

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Went to a party where BeauThai was catered and it was EXCELLENT! Pad thai, spring rolls, garden rolls, and pineapple fried rice. Delicious, filling, crowd pleaser! read more

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Under the sparkling Christmas lights, my friend and I enjoyed the Wednesday special, Thai for Two. That's two appetizers, two entrees, a dessert, and a bottle of wine for $68. Between the two of us, there was plenty to eat and drink with some leftovers to take home! Appetizers: Duck Rolls and Larb Gai Entrees: Pad Pik King with chicken and Pad Se Ew with pork Dessert: Thai Tea Creme Brulee While the entire food menu is fair game the deal, the choices are more limited on the wine. We chose the only white wine they were offering. It was still good, but we wished we had a wider selection. My favorites were the Pad Se Ew and the Thai Tea Creme Brulee. The Pad Pik King and the sauce go great over rice. Watch out for the spice in the Larb Gai! The service was a great and the restaurant was big enough to walk in without a reservation, especially on a Wednesday night. read more

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Great neighborhood spot. Army was a fantastic server. I live nearby and come here regularly - it almost never disappoints. Drinks are pretty good too. read more

Fantastic variety of menu items, including both appetizers and main courses (especially recommend the green curry), with great/efficient service and a friendly/professional team read more

The food is suffering from shrinkflation but that taste is delicious. I got it through grubhub so I can't speak on the ambiance. I got the spring rolls, steamed dumplings, pad see yew, pickled vegetables and special fish sauce (extremely spicy!). read more

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

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Got the spicy drunken noodles. Was quite good and decently spicy. Good service despite the place being busy. Like the restaurant layout. read more

Beau Thai - Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food here is consistently good. The dumplings were delicious and the Tom Yum was ah, very yummy. The restaurant is bright and clean with some nice architectural features and different seating areas. My server was friendly, delightful and attentive. Always a safe choice. read more

Beau Thai - Tom yum soup - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We have been wanting to try Beau Thai and I'm glad we finally did because we really enjoyed it! We ordered for delivery and honestly the food was really good! We ordered the pad Thai, pork belly, Brussels sprouts and larb gai! The pork belly was cooked to perfection and super tender and flavorful! The larb gai was spicy but not overwhelming and the sauce it was in was delicious! The seasonal Brussels were my absolute favorite! They had that crispy char to them and that sauce it was cooked in was phenomenal! I hope this becomes a regular menu item! The reason I am giving 4 stars is because of the pad Thai! While it was good it lacked any type of spice and in my opinion was extremely sweet! Would be great if they allowed for an option to up the ante on the spice a bit. Overall, the service was quick as the food was still hot when it arrived and I am adding it to my rotation of Thai restaurants! read more

Can't go wrong with pad thai! My friend also enjoyed the drunken noodles. Service was good and the food came out very quickly, like 5 minutes after ordering. Best part was dessert, don't skip the mango sticky rice. Atmosphere is nice, but most people do take out rather than dine in. read more

Beau Thai - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have to say that I am so glad that my original plans fell through because I would not have had the opportunity to try out Beau Thai for the first time. Now, I have a go-to spot for my Thai needs whenever I'm in Shaw. The first thing I had, which I absolutely loved, was the Thai Chili Mango Margarita. This delicious beverage has a nice mixture of sweet and spicy. *Don't worry, the beverage is not THAT spicy.* The margarita is mixed with a Thai-chili-infused tequila, curaçao, mango, lime juice and agave. I do not know why, but the combinations of these flavors really worked for the beverage (and me). While I'm not ha huge fan of beverages with more than three ingredients, this margarita made me rethink my general rule. Beau Thai's food menu is huge, which made it hard to decide on what to eat. I decided to keep it easy and go with a couple appetizers. The first was the steam dumplings, which were amazing. The dumplings are filled with a mix of chicken, pork and shrimp. I'm not sure what was the sweet sauce that accompanied the dumplings, but I need to have more of it. I thought the nine dollar price tag was fine for the dumplings. My other appetizer was the pork belly ($10), which was served with a spicy lime sauce and thin rice noodles. I also had an order of fried rice because I did not know that the pork belly was served with rice noodles. Overall, the service was above average because the woman bartender was on top of everything. She never left me hanging or waiting too long for a drink refill. While the food was delicious, I thought it took a little longer than expected for the food to arrive to my section of the bar. Ok, so it was not a super long wait. However, I caught myself thinking: Hmmm, the food probably should have been served by now. Perhaps, the restaurant makes things to order instead of reheating certain items. That (very) minor issue aside, I really look forward to returning again and trying more things on the menu...especially the cocktail menu. read more

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Ordered the empanada as appetizer but it was the same as a curry puff at other Thai restaurants. Thai ice tea was good. The yellow curry wasn't too spicy and the sauce was delicious. The prices were surprisingly not bad for being in dc (around $17-$20/dish and $9-10 for appetizers) Lots of seating. We went when it wasn't crowded and got seated immediately. There was no music playing, so you can hear people near you. Parking available on the street. read more

Beau Thai - Yellow Curry - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great experience all around... I originally ordered pickup but then it got cold outside and I had a little one with me so I asked to dine in and they graciously put the food on plates for me and even got the little one a coloring book and crayons! The garden spring rolls were amazing! I'll be back! read more

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The vibe of this restaurant was very chill. Its a cute and trendy with what appear to be family photos on the tables and around the walls. The service was very awkward. It felt like the waitress was new. It took a long time to get water and even longer to finally put in the order for drinks and appetizers and even longer to put in the food order because she wouldn't take it with the appetizers. We had a couple drinks that were all terrible, but the food was pretty good. The spring rolls were overpriced for essentially three rolls they sliced in half for some reason. The pork belly was super delicious! Highly recommend grabbing it if you stop by. Pad Thai was delicious but it did have a pile of peanut crumbs on the side, which was a strange garnish or topping its unclear. The drunken noodles were a 8 level spicy. Nose running spice level, but the flavor was good. Finally the red curry was also quite tasty. Overall, if you're looking for an ok thai spot, this place is a good stop. read more

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I ordered the yellow curry and the green curry. They were both barely even spicy. I was very disappointed. I wanted to have a bigger spice flavor. I would not order from them again. read more

Love their happy hour with watercolors! So much fun with my husband and friends. The drinks are an amazing price and apps great to share. Will be back for all the different painting options! Took home their drunken noodles which tasted great b it a smaller portion than expected for the overall price. Stick to the happy hour drinks and painting. read more

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Honestly surprised Beau Thai isn't rated higher - this is THE spot to go for Thai food in dc. The atmosphere is nothing special and I've always considered it more of a to-go/uber eats spot, but dining in was a nice experience as well. We got a round of cocktails that were tasty, and the usual order (pad thai, drunken noodles, dumplings) -- all very very good. I've also tried the duck roll (delicious) and the mango sticky rice (also delicious). I've been eating at beau thai since I moved to dc in 2018, and it has held up over time. Highly recommend!! read more

The music was great and we were seated quickly. The server was pretty attentive and our food came out pretty quickly as well. We were grabbing lunch on a Sunday so it wasn't very busy but the food was very good. It's a very nice casual dining spot and if I happen to be in the area again I would happily stop by in the mood for Thai. I had the painting Curry which was flavorful with a nice touch of spice and heat. No complaints here! read more

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Despite the bad reviews, I actually really enjoyed this place. The portions were big and service was faster than I expected, given many reviews mentioned very slow service. The food had good flavor and everyone in my group enjoyed their dish. read more

I've been wanting to try Beau Thai for a while now but we ended up just doing take out, so this is a take out review. The flavors of everything was good. The pad thai was great, we got chicken with ours. We also got chicken pad se ew which I thought was delicious as well. Penang curry is one of my favorite go to's, and I was pleased with the flavor of this one. I also tried the wonton soup, which honestly, might have been my favorite of all the dishes. While the flavors were great, my biggest issue was the portion size. It might be a product of skimflation, but the portion size was very small. The Penang curry was tiny, and the pad thai and pad se ew were small as well. The wonton soup was too small to really share with anyone but I was content with that because I wanted it all to my self. As you can see, the paper containers are less than half filled with each entree coming in at $17.00. I might order from here again, but the price was disappointing given the portion size. I can't comment on the service or the ambience, but the food travelled well and the flavors were great. read more

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We ordered pickup here and the staff was very flexible and helpful - I think I called back three times to change our ETA and each time they were accommodating and flexible. I didn't enter the restaurant but my friend who did the pickup said it looked like a really nice spot. We ordered the following food and it was all good, 4 stars! Drunken noodle Green curry - note this was quite spicy. They were able to make a mild version but took out the peppers, but this was still spicy! Pad thai read more

Beau Thai - Drunken noodle - 4 stars. Tue takeout 2024-04-16 - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The Crispy Papaya Salad is fantastic. It's a limited special, so get it as soon as you can.

This was a recommendation from one of my friends who had been here before and loved the food. We came here for a friends birthday (04/15). We had a reservation for 7:00 p.m. & was told that if we didn't arrive by 7:00 p.m. our reservation would be released. Well of course we were all fashionably late. Upon walking in I was greeted by one of the hostesses and told her that I was the 7:00 p.m. party & she told me that she was going to dismantle my table in 3 minutes (7:15 p.m.). Drinks: Once the majority of our party arrived the server took drink orders. The drink orders consisted of 2 Thai ice teas,which was pretty good. 2 hot green teas & 2 drinks from the bar: not sure what one was but my friend said it was good but my other friend sent her drink back...some type of spicy margarita. Apps: the apps were good Entrées: Most of the table ordered the crab fried rice which was just OK...I did like the salt fish that one of my companions ordered. The fish was not dried out and had a nice flakiness. No one ordered dessert. Atmosphere: the decor was cute but I wouldn't suggest this as a date spot on a Saturday as the other patrons can get rather loud. Service: lackluster at best...had to keep asking for the same thing more than twice is ridiculous. I wouldn't say that I'm head over heels to go back but I'll read more

I had the pad Thai and the drunken shrimp. The service was great and the ambience was perfect.

Solid Thai spot in Logan Circle/Shaw. We showed up at peak dinner time on Saturday but managed to sneak into what might've been the last table. If possible I'd make a reservation. We tried a variety of dishes, including pad see ew, drunken noodles, kao pad nam prik pao, and yellow curry. I think everything came out well, though there wasn't anything incredible. I am always partial to pad see ew and Beau Thai did an excellent job. The beef was flavorful and approaching melt-in-your-mouth status. The vegetables were cooked to a nice crisp-tender. If I were to nitpick, I'd say that the noodles clumped together just a little bit, but it really wasn't that big of an issue. Ambiance is a little on the darker side but it is still a really nice place, in my opinion. I would definitely come back! read more

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Reliable neighborhood Thai- friendly staff, good Thai staples, very quick service for pickup and nice to dine in as well.

Service/Server was not good. The person wasn't pleasant nor helpful when asking for help/recommendations. I had barely finished my food and was on a call, she cleared the table and sat the pay device in front of me and just stood there. She apparently didn't realize I was on the phone. If she had that might have explained why there was no "How was everything ?" or "Can I get you something else ".... In fact the person was RUDE. The food was luke warm. The only bright spot was the nice person (Emma/Emily) who answered the phone when I called to inquire whether there was a wait for 1 person and 'recognized' when I came into the restaurant. Normally I have a great experience but not this time. read more

Ordered some meals to go here. Service was quick and was able to get the food fairly fast! The drunken noodles were good, pad Thai was average. We also ordered a side of fried chicken which was really dry and came with no dipping sauce. Would order from here again, but maybe skip the fried chicken next time. read more

Just delicious and filling. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the service. A beautiful space and an authentic experience. So glad we stopped by! Highly recommend read more

Beau Thai - Spring Roll - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Lunch was pretty good. For dinner at home I always order in the green curry. In the restaurant, it did not disappoint. The dumpling soup was just right. The decor and furnishings are sparse. That's OK, but until they add padding to the bench seating along the wall, I am not going back for another, practically painful experience. For full disclosure I must add that now at retirement age, I have lost some padding. read more

Dined here for dinner, while in DC for a conference with colleagues. The ambience is nice, stylish and the lighting is done well as another reviewer said. The service is also very good and on point. The food was just ok. I got the siracha noodles which is marked as spicy on the menu. Not spicy at all actually it was sweet. Two of my coworkers who cannot eat spicy tried it and also thought it was not spicy but sweet. My third coworker asked what the spiciest dish on menu was, drunken noodles, and ordered this. He felt there was a hint of spice but definitely not spicy. Red curry was ordered at the table. This was flavorful and hit the spot for the person that ordered. I had a bite myself and found it to be better flavored than the siracha noodles. We got brussel sprouts for the table, it was delicious. The drinks were alcohol forward in flavor. read more

I liked my experience at Beau Thai! I'm surprised at the relatively low rating on Yelp. The inside of the restaurant is spacious, casual, and ambient. The Pad Thai and Pad Se Ew were delicious and well made. The Pork Belly appetizer was so good, and I think it's a great price for what you get. In addition, I was happy with the Beau Thai Iced Coffee cocktail that I ordered. I definitely plan to come back. read more

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My family came here for a late-ish dinner. The place wasn't too busy so we were seated quickly. The dining area is pretty big. Service was pretty quick and friendly. We ordered papaya salad to start. It was pretty good, I liked it. Papaya salad done right is nice and refreshing. This one had a a little more spice to it than I'm used to which was a welcome surprise. We ordered 2 different Drunken Noodles (pork and tofu), Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao, & 'Scott's Favorite' (lemon-marinated chicken with lemongrass). The drunken noodles were flavorful and cooked well. My only gripe is that the spice seemed inconsistent. We ordered both dishes as "Thai spicy" (their terminology) but the pork was clearly more spicy. No matter, I enjoyed them and they were on par for what I've come to expect for drunken noodles. It was my first time having Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao (essentially fried chicken thigh) and it was alright. It was fried to a nice crunch while still having the thigh by juicy but I felt it lacked in flavor. Maybe it could benefit from some kind of sauce? The fried rice served with it added some flavor; it was a little sweet from what I'm assuming was coconut milk. It was satisfying, but I'd probably try another entree before ordering this again. Scott's Favorite was definitely not anyone of our favorites. It was just ok. There was chicken, there was lemon, there was lemongrass. It wasn't bad, but it was nothing special. Definitely wouldn't get this again. Overall decent Thai food; I'd come back next time I'm in the area. read more

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Found this gem on DoorDash and can say I was thoroughly pleased. The packaging was sustainable and the food stayed hot well through delivery. I ordered the steamed dumplings and green curry with pork. The dumplings were pretty decent. The green curry was savory and spicy; just what I needed on a rainy day. The only con to the dish was that the eggplant were cut really thick. Other than that, everything else was a perfect balance. There was just enough rice for the entire dish but didn't soak up all of the curry. The pork was sliced thinly but great of even bites. read more

Beau Thai - Green Curry with pork - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've only ever gotten takeout from Beau Thai, so I can't speak to the environment inside. The shrimp cakes are a delicious appetizer and come with a sweet chili dipping sauce. I always go with the pad thai which is the best in DC. As you can see however it's a small portion. Prices have been going up and it looks like it's now $17 which in my opinion is overpriced for what it is. I may order from them again when I have a craving, but hard to justify. read more

Beau Thai - three boxes of food on a bed - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia