I had lunch here for the first time today, delicious food, attentive service, and welcoming environment. A mixture of seating options indoor/outdoor, tables and booths, they also have a small bar and what looked to be a nice cocktail list. I had the shrimp dumplings, the vegetable tempura and the spicy eggplant with shrimp and everything was delicious and I have plenty of food for a few more small meals, so I found it a good value when considering the ingredients and portions. We'll definitely return here and I recommend it to anyone looking for delicious Thai food in the McLean area! read more

"The most authentic northern Thai food in the D.C. area" is what a trusted friend who spent many years living in Southeast Asia said about Chiang Mai Thai Cookhouse. In the same breath, she also warned that service may be slow. However, that wasn't the case when I visit on a Sunday evening in July for dinner. Here's my experience. 1) Service: There's a small parking lot on the upper level of this strip mall in McLean. Walk down the stairs into one-room spacious Chiang Mai Thai Cookhouse. Once inside, I was greeted by a hostess and seated at a table for two. Throughout my one-hour stay, I was checked in upon. My water glass was kept full, and the check came to my table in a timely manner. 2) Food: Hungry, I ordered the papaya salad, tom ka soup, and the mango and sticky rice for dessert. I also ordered the Thai iced tea. Every dish was a little different from other Thai restaurants across the country. The papaya in the salad was thicker and not as soaked in the flavors. The soup had large, cooked onion pieces in it. The rice in the dessert was a slight green color. The Thai iced tea was more subtle. Despite the uniqueness of each dish, I enjoyed each one. 3) Space: Decorations color the walls in the one-room dining room. Unisex restrooms are in the very back. read more

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Got the beef - drunken noodles to go. It was a little bland and a little dry. I've definitely had better. Wish there was more flavor. Good portion though. read more

Chiang Mai Thai Cookhouse - Beef drunken noodles - big portion but a little bland - Thai Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Came for dinner, as I was in the mood for Thai food. Service was prompt and their specialty is cuisine from northern Thailand. I ordered Pad Thai with chicken and it was delicious. I'll have to return to try their specialty item. read more

Chiang Mai Thai Cookhouse - Pad Thai with chicken - Thai Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Excellent food especially in the new space. I'm never disappointed here. We were surprised with some live music the other night, which a bonus. Clearly, though we come for the food. read more

It was my first time trying this spot after their relocation. Their previous resturaunt was extremely small but it really shocked us with how amazing and authentic the food was. Their new location is decorated so beautifully, is much more spacious, and most importantly the quality of the food was not lost! The service was also fast despite all the tables being filled on a Monday at lunch! (Presidents' day) We ordered the chicken pad thai and the pu pad pong curry and both were extremely good, and the curry was packed with huge pieces of crab meat. Even though it was $35 it was welll worth the price!! They also have an extensive dessert and cocktail menu with very unique options. They also seem to be doing live music on Thurs/Sat 6-8pm so I'm excited to return for that, as well as try more menu items. read more

We chose Chiang Mai for dinner this past Tuesday since it had a lot of good pescatarian options. It didn't take us too long to get our food after ordering, but service was a bit slow. CALAMARI RINGS - 15 This was the perfect sharable between the three of us since we were able to enjoy at least 5-6 calamari rings per person. It was fried perfectly and went well with the Thai chili sauce (?). Without the sauce, it would have been a bit underwhelming though. PAD SEE EW (+SHRIMP) - 20 The pad see ew was very flavorful, each wide noodle was coated with a generous amount of sauce, which was mostly savory with a hint of sweetness. The portion of noodles wasn't too big, but it did come with half a plate of broccoli and julienne carrots. I would have preferred Chinese broccoli (gai lan), which is what is normally in the dish. JUMBO CRAB MEAT FRIED RICE - 25 The crab fried rice was pretty disappointing. The fried rice was bland and the crab meat was dry (maybe overcooked?) leaving each bite unsatisfactory. I would not order this again here. The interior is clean and spacious. Not a bad spot for Thai (a more Americanized option) in downtown McLean. read more

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Ambiance 4.5/5 The atmosphere here was very nice. The low lighting made it feel very intimate. There's plenty of seating with an outdoor patio as well. There are booths and tables and the seats were very comfortable. They've got a bar area with a little stage for live music. I love the little trinkets that are on the shelves all over the restaurant that give it a unique vibe. Service 4/5 Our waitress was nice and friendly. She explained the dishes and gave her recommendations. She even warned us about the Thai spice levels. Tom Yum Soup w/ Chicken ($8) 4.5/5 The soup was delicious. It was creamy and had a peppery and savory flavor with a bit of heat. The chicken was soft and tender. The vegetables in the soup were refreshing. The mushrooms were chewy and the onions gave a nice crunchy texture. A good soup to enjoy before an entree. Khan Soi w/ Chicken($18) 4.5/5 This was a really tasty and hearty dish. I really liked the taste of the crispy noodles and the crunchy texture it added. The soup was creamy and delicious. The noodles were soft and chewy and absorbed the flavor of the soup. The chicken was tender although there wasn't much of it. The veggies tasted very fresh and were also crunchy. This was a little on the pricier side but was a decent portion size and pretty filling. Mango Sticky Rice ($9) 3.5/5 The mango sticky rice was soft, creamy, and slightly sweet. The mango was soft and warm, not very flavorful but tasted fresh. The rice was sticky, creamy, and chewy. The mung bean topping added some crunch which contrasted with the soft texture of the dish. A decent dessert but I'll try something else next time. read more

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It has been awhile I feel pretty good about the bill after I eat. Food was actually tasty and price is super acceptable. I tried their soup and curry, and other entree and I think their curry is absolutely fantastic. Service was really good as well. They are very prompt and made sure my drink is always full. The weather outside was nice yesterday that I sat outside and it was quite and really cute read more

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If you're having trouble finding this place, don't worry -- it's a little hidden. Just head down the stairs next to the Afghan restaurant to the ground floor. The layout can be deceiving, but trust me, it's absolutely worth the trip. The food was incredible -- some of the best I've had in the area lately. * Crab Fried Rice: 9/10 * Salmon Green Curry: 9.5/10 * Khao Soi with Chicken: 9/10 * Pad See Ew: 10/10 * Service: 10/10 Everything was packed with flavor, perfectly balanced, and served with genuine care. Highly recommend! read more

Chiang Mai Thai Cookhouse - Thai iced tea with frozen teddy bear cube - Thai Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Great atmosphere and delicious food. The service was warm and inviting. A full bar and excellent cocktails.

Went there for a family birthday celebration. Everyone loved the food - from the elderly getting Pad Thai to the adventurous getting a range of other things. My SIL was eating her Chiang Mai crab and kept pausing to say, "this is so good." I also appreciate that they're thoughtful about allergies. My celiac daughter not only was glad for things marked gluten free but for a waitress who got it and could direct her to items without chance of cross contamination. Pro tip: while their noodle dishes aren't marked GF, they can make them all GF. She's thrilled to have such a delicious place that feels safe. Also, it was quiet enough that my full group could easily talk. read more

Love their new location! The menu is also way more expanse with lots of new choices and food to choose from. The flavor and taste is great, and service was too even though they were busy. I loved the Thai tea and the frozen teddy bear, and we ordered the Chiang Mai noodles and Chiang Mai curry. Sad the pandan lava cake dessert had sold out but we want to try it next time! Food came piping hot, fast and I highly recommend this restaurant for Thai food. read more

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Food quality very good. Service was excellent. Menu specials were sold out--a very good sign for overall quality as seen by patrons. The vibe is more family oriented than romantic. Not a criticism. Just an observation. read more

Wow, just wow! The food was amazing. Ordered the panang curry and drunken noodles both medium spicy with chicken. It was so good!! I really liked the interior decor. Too I would have given them 5 stars had the food come out faster. read more

Chiang Mai Thai Cookhouse - Panang curry - Thai Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Great food, great service! The dishes are authentic and tasty, and our server was friendly and helpful. Great food, great service! The dishes are authentic and tasty, and our server was friendly and helpful. read more

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Chiang Mai Thai Cookhouse offers excellent northern Thai cuisine, great service, and a lovely ambiance. The ceiling is adorned with stylish metallic lanterns, enhancing the sophisticated atmosphere complemented by vintage decor and a large bar featuring various wine bottles. The Lao papaya salad, featuring fermented fish paste and crab, paired well with crunchy green papaya and deep-fried calamari. The shrimp pad Thai had a tangy tamarind sauce, and the Beef Ka Pow Krob was fulfilling with its subtle, sweet chili garlic sauce. Their desserts were great: the lemon pudding cake and the standout Thai tea chocoflan. read more

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Food was edible, nothing special. One can find same menu or similar from other nearby Thai restaurants! What I couldn't stand was the rude service. The staffs acted as if it was our honor to be there. No greetings and on smile. We were rushed throughout our eating time and it was only 8:30 pm. The restaurant closes at 10pm on Tuesday. They were one group of diner who came at 9pm; and they were rushed too. By 9:30pm the restaurant turned on the lights bright- as if to tell us "time to leave". Not subtle at all. Very rude. First time there and is going to be the last. read more

I've been following this restaurant since it was in a small location on Elm Street. Their growth and expansion was no surprise since the place is consistent in delivering delicious and flavor exploding dishes every time. The service is courteous and attentive, always making sure that you have enough water in case you order a spicy dish. They have dishes for all palates and taste. If you can tolerate a little heat (it's not too spicy), try the Chiang Mai Noodles. If you have a sweet tooth, try a more traditional dessert like the sticky rice and mango. The spring rolls will not disappoint. Overall, this is a hidden gem of McLean... or maybe not so hidden anymore. read more

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We had great lunch and the food options were absolutely fantastic. Everything was authentic and it has nice flavor. We ordered the Drunken Noodles and it was bold and aromatic, cooked with fresh basil, sesame oil, and rice wine, rich and fragrant without overpowering. The Panang curry has great flavor and, balanced by soft and bits of minced pork. It was authentic, unapologetically spicy, and absolutely addictive. Their cocktails were also impressive and taste so refreshing. The service was impeccable, attentive without being intrusive. read more

We came here on a Saturday night and the owner was trying to rush us out, and didn't even offer dessert menu. They were in such a rush and even charged us the wrong bill. That experience really ruined the evening for us. read more

Chiang Mai is a comfortable and conveniently located Thai restaurant with a wide range of offerings , friendly service and convenient parking. We enjoyed the Tom Yum soup and the Thai papaya salad. Both portions were very generous leaving enough to pack up and bring half home. The entrees of the drunken noodles with beef and the shrimp pad thai were the same - tasty to enjoy at lunch with enough to bring home half. For dessert, since our favorite, mango with sticky rice was out of season (one more reason we are excited for winter to be over already) we had the crispy bananas with coconut ice cream. The bananas were indeed crispy and hot on the outside and warm and yummy on the inside. The ice cream came with chocolate sauce and whipped cream and though it was a little hard from the freezer, we couldn't wait for it to soften before it was all gone. The interior of the restaurant has some interesting collections which we would love to hear the stories behind. Someone had a wonderful childhood with cabbage patch dolls we suspect. The seating is comfortable with a lot of large banquet tables as well as regular tables. The parking garage has plenty of spaces and is right around the corner of the building. read more

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Finally made it and it was as fabulous as we had hoped- perfectly balanced papaya salad- fresh / flavorful / light / tangy - not too sugary. Drunken noodles were light as air, and tofu eggplant delicious! Outdoor patio is MAGICAL!!!!!!! Fantastic service- and they made me a less sweet tequilla cosmo that was excellent! read more

Chiang Mai Thai Cookhouse - Real outdoor grape vine covered patio' - Thai Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Really cute and cozy inside! I only tried the pad Thai which tasted authentic and had a bit of a roasted flavor. The chicken was cooked really well and not dry at all. I would come back and try more food here - the menu is huge and lots of interesting options! read more

The Pad Se Ew hit the spot and hands-down the best in the area. The thick al dente noodles coated in brown sauce with a heap of fresh veggies (broccoli, corn, carrots, asparagus) and perfectly fried tofu was bursting with flavor. Pad Se Ew can be a miss and typically there's a missing favor with overcooked or oily noodles, frozen veggies, or brittle/overcooked tofu - but everything was on point here and tasted very fresh and not oily. The family-owned restaurant can be short staffed, it's worth the wait! Recommend extra time on weekends or ordering on a weekday (I only waited 15 min on Monday!) The cozy restaurant is best for take-out. There's very limited seating. Note the restaurant is moving next door in the former Greek Taverna space. Excited to come back for more Pad Se Ew! read more

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I was captivated by its authentic ambiance--a subtle blend of traditional decor with antique gallery, very welcoming atmosphere. The staff exuded warmth and friendliness, adding a touch of familiarity to the dining experience. The menu, presented a minor challenge with its regular Thai dishes but abundance of choices. The star, undoubtedly, was the preparation and authenticity of the food. My favorites were - Sumo Gyoza, Hae Kuen, Chiang Mai Noodle, stir fried yellow curry, ka pow krab, drunken noodles and a side of crispy egg noodles. In summary, this gem not only delivered on taste but also offered an authentic ambiance, amiable service from experienced staff, and an impressive showcase of culinary expertise, making this place a noteworthy destination for Thai enthusiast seeking both tradition and innovation. I will definitely recommend it and will return to try more. read more

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I was the first one here on a Tuesday at lunch time and ordered a shrimp Tom yum soup (medium) to go. I had been craving tom yum soup for a while. It's a $9 soup plus tax and you get a pint container for take out orders. No cutlery or napkins. When I got home, I opened it, excitedly and then realized that it was chicken. Not a single piece of shrimp in the entire order. I had also ordered it medium spicy (the two options offered to me) and the broth was not spicy at all.) I appreciate that the gluten free options are clearly marked, but for $11 after tip, this won't be a regular stop and I wish it would be. It's a lovely inside with a large open area. The cabbage patch kids when you walk in though are a bit discordant. read more

Chiang Mai Thai Cookhouse - The insides of the soup minus the strained broth and my receipt clearly showing that I ordered shrimp - Thai Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Finally tried this spot out and very pleased! Sunday scaries means ordering Thai. We placed an order and they said it'll take 50 minutes. There's only two of them in the kitchen but it's worth the wait! We ordered the gyoza and tom kha with chicken to start. My husband got the pineapple fried rice with chicken and shrimp. I ordered the pad Thai with chicken. So good!! Everything. You can tell they really take their time to make the best dish for you. Whenever I order pad Thai to go, it's dry and not good. This place was delicious! So impressed by them. I mean look at those pictures, you can tell it's going to be good! Highly recommend checking them out! We will definitely come back soon. read more

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Best crab rangoon I've ever had. We really enjoyed the Green Curry with chicken (medium 3/5 level) and the Khao Soi noodles with shrimp (spicy 4/5 level). I ordered takeout through their website on a Saturday night and it was ready very quickly ~15 minutes, well packaged, and very hot even after I got the food home. read more

Excellent Thai food in an eclectic environment of collections of decades of devices and gadgets.

Food here was okay but I didn't think it was particularly special enough to return. The green curry was bland. The fried tilapia was okay though. The dishes were kind of expensive and parking is hard to find but there is a parking garage next to it. read more

Chiang Mai Thai Cookhouse - Thai Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Monday night quick dinner after a long day at our respective work. Full occupancy with prompt excellent service My wife ordered the chicken peanut panang curry and I had the chicken drunken noodles. PHENOMENAL meals. We also had their dumplings appetizer and it was Amazing! Highly recommend restaurant for any night and time. Second time that we have eaten there and same quantity, quality and service. read more

Authentic Thai cuisine from Chiang Mai Thailand in McLean, VA. Run by a small family (literally a mom & pop shop). The service is a little slow due to 2-3 people running the restaurant but the service is attentive. Being in McLean, the prices are moderate but not overly expensive. Always delicious and consistent. Takes credit cards EXCEPT Discover... read more

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Excellent Thai food - so fresh, seasoned well, and hot!! We stopped in after an errand in McLean. Found free parking in the garage. Ordered with the host and the order was ready for takeout ahead of the time window they provided. Packaged well for to-go and still warm when we got home to Fairfax. The Pad See Ew was sauced well with plenty of tofu and broccoli. The pineapple fried rice was packed with a large variety of vegetables and tofu. The vegetables were al dente and not overcooked - which we loved!! The interior has a great energy and a cozy feel/atmosphere. We will definitely come back and sit down to eat soon. It's not loud and not a lot of TVs. The restaurant was neat and tidy along with the bathroom. The price was good for the quality of the food. Very vegetarian friendly! Will be back soon read more

Roundup to 4 from 3.5 stars ! HOI JOR -crispy stuffed crab meat, shrimp, chestnuts, scallion. wrapped with bean curd skin, plum dipping sauce. Ok & Average Good ! Tom Yum Shrimp - Above Average Good , soup base is plain ( not more flavorful broth as my go- to Thai restaurant in Herndon), however shrimps are perfectly cooked & very tender! ChiangMai Curry w/ Shrimp - very tasty but a bit on sweet side read more

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Food was decent, checked all the boxes... not sure if it was worth the wait (~1 hr to get our food after order) or $$$ price. Seems like management is not used to high volume understandably as it's new. Would probably come back... in a year or two. read more

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Before they moved to bigger space they were fun, authentic meals. A real cookhouse. So when they moved I was delighted - however you need consistency in food prep & there is no consistency at all. First visit at new place we had fast service and teeny tiny portions ( not like at previous location) we ended up ordering 2 more dntrees having already ordered 3 ( 4 persons but elderly mom barely eats), drinks also were late arriving warm & mid. Went again, portions better but over an hours wait - while the foods good this was to much to ask it to beat left annoyed & like we had wasted an entire evenkng. Went again tried again last week : instead of being hostage to erratic service my husband chose to take out from nearby Lebanese ( always a winner never disappoints) in same building - I predetermined here : peanut beef curry with mushrooms ( xtra) to go I ordered at 6.05 & was told ten mins. My husbands restaurant said 15 mins. His was ready, kids & dogs in car, kids had chosen chipotle - we waited for my meal/-- and waited. Confusion, order had not been out in no one knew anything no one tried to help just avoided me. At 6.50 I cancelled the order ( which required me waiting for the manager) I was short refunded by $5 as they forgot the upgrades & I didn't have the time to care, they were stressed & busy but completely indifferent to how they ( who had said ten mins) affected our evening. Kids in car an hour waiting everyone's meals cold when we got home. Honestly when u can get it kn reasonable time frame food is great but sometimes underwhelming portion size and sometimes ingredients changed _ I prefer consistency and reliability bc my evening and company matter to me & I don't like to hear how busy the chef is . I won't go back read more

Food was great and the spot was very popular. The renovations were great but what stood out the most was the immaculate bathroom. For me, a clean bathroom says a lot. Really enjoyed the attentiveness from the servers. read more

Finally made it out to try Chiang Mai Thai Cookhouse! I placed my order over the phone and picked it up 15 minutes later. Upon arrival I noticed a sign instructing customers to wait outside for their order. I was helped a few minutes later and pickup was easy. There is another sign inside stating that it's a small family business - only two people are working. I would suggest allowing extra time for your order if you're attempting to pickup during peak hours. The most important thing to note is that the drunken noodles were excellent! The flavor was great, not too spicy, and the chicken was moist. I look forward to returning and trying more items! read more

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Stopped by after work for dinner. The vegetable tempura was warm, crispy and flavorful. The tofu soup was good, not too spicy. The eggplant dish was my favorite, tons of spice and good portion. The Thai iced tea was smooth and not too sweet. Plenty of seating and great service! read more

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