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Dok Khao Thai Eatery

4.4 (863 reviews)
ModerateThai, Bars
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Safania R.

Dok Khao is probably my favorite restaurant in Merriweather. They're consistently great. I have noticed that prices have gone up since last year, which is understandable due to inflation, but they haven't lowered the quality of the food at all. My go-to order is their pad Thai and kapaw fried rice. Their pineapple fried rice is also really good, along with their curry. The tom yum and spring rolls are great appetizers, too. Honestly, I think everything on the menu is good. It's truly a staple and iconic restaurant in Merriweather.

Happy hour
Mitasha P.

Dok Khao is such a nice spot for Thai food, especially if you catch their happy hour which is only available at the bar. The restaurant is well decorated it has that trendy vibe. We came during happy hour (Mon-Fri 3-6 PM at the bar). Most appetizers were $8, and cocktails were around $9. We ordered the healthy roll, papaya salad, and jacketed shrimp all $8 each. The healthy roll was fresh with crisp veggies and a peanut sauce. The papaya salad which is my go-to had a good balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors. The jacketed shrimp were crispy - no complaints there. For drinks, I got a lychee mojito and a hot thai tea latte. The mojito was light and refreshing and the thai tea latte was creamy and warm. Overall, great flavors, good service and ambiance, and good value. Definitely a spot I'd come back to, especially if I'm in Columbia.

Spicy Crispy Duck Basil
Sawsan W.

We were told our wait time would be 30 minutes but it wasn't even 15. We got the crab Rangoon, pineapple fried rice, and crispy duck basil. The rangoons were heavy on the cheese and I could barely taste the crab. HOWEVER, my duck basil was SO good. My spice tolerance is high so I recommend less for whoever doesn't like/tolerate spice. The pineapple fried rice was also good. Our waitress was nice and attentive and helped me decide on my dish. The ambiance is nice although it can get too busy and noisy. One note is that the bathroom was messy. I wish they checked on the condition of the bathroom intermittently.

Jimmy L.

It's been ages since I last went the Merriweather Post Pavilion area. It was for a Dave Matthew's Band concert, actually, and that kinda gives you a clue as to how old I am. Dom Khao Thai Eatery is a very visually appealing, Instagrammable restaurant. There were flowers all around, and there was even a fountain in the middle of the restaurant! Food wise, the Thai food was alright. Portions could have been more generous. We had the pad thai, pineapple fried rice, and the duck. It is worth mentioning that the music was kind of loud inside. Overall it was a good lunch experience.

Pad Thai
Mark C.

Tons of free parking. Accepts both cash and credit card. We decided to come here to celebrate a special occasion. This interior of this business is very casual and good vibes. Seems like folks here enjoy their time inside the restaurant. We ordered various dishes from their Tom Yum, lamb curry, crab curry, steam dumplings, duck roll and pad Thai. The Tom Yum soup is a combination of spicy and sour. Good for a cold day. Their duck roll was delicious and big enough to share with another person. The steam dumplings appears to look more like a shumai and was okay. Nothing too special. The lamb curry was good, but a bit too sweet. The crab curry was really good and savory. The pad Thai was okay. Wished the portion was a bit bigger and noodles be a bit more drier. Oh and the staff here are very friendly. He came by our table various times and help answer our question. In terms of pricing, this place is more on the pricier side. Good place to celebrate special moments like birthdays and graduations. Definitely come here during the lunch hours. This place gets very busy during dinner hours.

Linda V.

I visited Dok Khao Thai during their cherry blossom pop-up and was genuinely impressed! As soon as you walk in, you can instantly see how beautifully decorated the restaurant was for spring. There were cherry blossoms everywhere, it was so aesthetic and perfect for pictures! I tried several items from the seasonal spring menu, including the crispy golden bags, Phuket chili crab, yellow curry platter, lamb curry noodles (khao soi), and beef noodle soup. I loved how flavorful each dish was. The khao soi was my absolute favorite and a dish I HIGHLY recommend! The lamb was incredibly tender and paired with the curry noodles? It was phenomenal, rich, and ultra comforting! For their cherry blossom pop-up, they also had spring special drinks. I loved that their cocktails can be made into mocktails! Any drink you order at Dok Khao is guaranteed to come with an adorable presentation, like the Neko Hana which was served in a cat-shaped glass! Something new I've never tried before was their lychee espresso, such a fun drink with a unique twist! Overall, Dok Khao is easily one of the best Thai restaurants in the Columbia, MD area. It was the perfect mix of a lively atmosphere with attentive service, creative seasonal dishes, and a great spot to take family or friends!

Menu
Kiara J.

I recently visited Dok Khao Thai Eatery for happy hour, and overall, it was a great experience that I'm definitely looking forward to repeating. Customer Service: I was greeted immediately upon arrival and chose to sit at the bar, so there was no wait. My bartender/server, PB, was fantastic--super friendly, attentive, and welcoming. She checked on me within 5 minutes, brought water right away, and even went out of her way to compliment me, which was a really nice touch. Her service truly elevated the experience. Food: * HH Gyoza (3) - minced chicken, cabbage, onion, ginger with Thai herb sauce (3/5): Mild in flavor overall. The filling could use a bit more seasoning, and I would've loved a sweet/spicy kick in the sauce to balance it out. * HH Bangkok Wings (3) - (5/5): These were a standout! Perfectly fried and tossed in a delicious spicy chili sauce. Flavorful and cooked just right. Drinks: * White Peach Martini - 5/5 ($8 HH): Light, refreshing, and well-balanced. * Cheshire Cat - 5/5 ($16): Bourbon, blueberries, lime, syrup, and ginger ale--absolutely loved this one. Smooth with great flavor. * Sip Like A Star - 3/5 ($17): Bourbon, peach, passion fruit, pineapple. Tasty but a bit too sweet for my preference (I ended up exchanging it for the Cheshire Cat). Atmosphere: The space is small and intimate but still offers plenty of seating. The décor is beautiful--I loved the greenery and floral accents. It creates a cozy but elevated vibe. Overall: Great experience with good food and even better service. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes--especially the fried branzino and red curry salmon, which looked amazing when I saw them come out. One thing to note: it gets busy fast, even on a Tuesday. The door never stopped opening while I was there, so I highly recommend making a reservation for dinner. Dok Khao is absolutely worth checking out--and as long as PB is behind the bar, that's exactly where I'll be!

Thai Iced Coffee
Bryan S.

I love the ambiance there. The place feels like you walked into a little Thai garden with all the colors and floral decorations. On a Saturday it was packed, but this was an impromptu stop so we grabbed seats at the bar. What we ordered: Chicken Cashew Hearty, savory, and exactly what you want from a comfort Thai dish. Lots of flavor and a great mix of textures. Spicy Tilapia with Mango Sauce This one was perfect in my opinion. Light, crispy fish with that sweet-meets-savory mango sauce that just works. Thai Coffee Strong and bold... just the way I like it. Lychee Thai Tea Sweet, refreshing, and exactly her vibe.

Crabmeat Fried Rice with shrimp
Grace J.

This place was highly recommend as a spot to try. Overall, my experience was okay--our server disappeared halfway through our meal so we were waiting an extra hour tryin to request the receipt from other servers which was a whole ordeal. The seats are fairly cramped, so you'll be pretty close to your neighbor, especially if you go for early lunch (like we did) as it gets PACKED. The place is nicely decorated and apparently they change decor based on the seasons which is cute. Food-wise, our starters/appetizers were better than the main dishes. So flavorful and cooked perfectly! I can't remember the exact names of what I ordered but one items was a samosa of sorts, and the other were their sweet and spicy wings. The entree I ordered was the crabmeat fried rice with shrimp, it wasn't really seasoned so it tasted fairly bland. I had a lot of leftovers, so I brought it home to refresh with a few seasonings and added some sweet Asian chili sauce and it tasted AMAZING. Overall, not a noteworthy experience and I more than likely wouldn't be back--though if you do visit definitely consider trying their appetizers!

Nichole B.

I have been hearing great things about this place, and my esthetician raved about it. So we stopped in after our spa day at The Pearl for lunch and everything was absolutely delicious and flavorful. When I say this particular Saturday was packed, it was packed. We just sat at the bar and I am glad we did. Our bartender was really nice and attentive. We both started with the Tom Yum soup which is my favorite. I got the shrimp and she got the veggie. Both soups were delicious and the lemongrass broth hit just right. We also shared the crispy salmon rolls which was really good as well. For lunch I did the street noodle and she got the hangover Lo Mein with flank steak. Both dishes were good and the portions were huge so we definitely took our food home. They have a really nice cocktail and mocktail list. I highly recommend this place if you are in the Columbia area and want some really good Thai food. They also have a really nice happy hour as well.

Soft Shell Crab in Curry
Keisha R.

I got the chance to go after a spa day with some friends and I was very pleased. The music was definitely grooving and the food came quickly and fresh. I got the soft shell crab in the pumpkin curry sauce with jasmine rice. Since we were a party of 6, we had 20% gratuity added which I didn't mind. I also had a lychee martini which was very tasty and well crafted. I only give it 4 starts because the seating was a little tight and papaya salad could have had more spice. I'll be back!

Inside
Kimberly S.

Beautifully designed restaurant, a more elevated Thai dining experience at a higher price point. I love the fresh flowers on tables, artsy menu, and shiny chili sauce tray. The drinks were unique and tasty, next time I would come for their reverse happy hour (which I only learned from seeing a poster in the bathroom) and try a different entree + dessert. Unfortunately the soup noodles we ordered were quite underwhelming. The chicken was dry and there was not much topping, pretty much just a big bowl of noodles. Pad thai was tasty though, I liked how chewy the noodles were. Service is alright, they validate parking for up to two hours. I hope that next time I will have a better experience.

Linda Y.

One of my favorite Thai places in the area! I come back to it often. The ambiance is perfect from celebrations to catch ups with friends from out of town. This time I ordered the soft shell crab and it was AMAZING. The sauce was so savory and slightly sweet - perfect to eat with the rice. And the soft shell crab fried to perfection. Service is attentive as well. My water cup was always full! Only thing is the restaurant can get loud especially if you're seated in the middle of the restaurant and it's a full day.

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Ask the Community - Dok Khao Thai Eatery

Do they have happy hour?

Yes - on weekdays at the bar

Don't want this to be a $150 meal, can a couple of two get away with dinner, drinks under $100?

Yes, we had $19 pad thai cellophane and $26 crispy basil duck, plus two $15 drinks. With a tip, it was right about $100.

How's Parking near restaurant?

Street parking, depending on the day and time it may be hard to park right in front of the place

Do they have lunch specials during the week?

Can you make reservations?

The do, and I recommend them. We didn't have one and waited 20 minutes (estimate was 30) for a table on a Wednesday night.

So, my gauge of "spicy" is that I devour homemade jalapeño poppers & love "medium" chipotle (not the restaurant) salsa. So how does the Dok Khao Pad Thai, listed as spicy, compare? TIA

I'm pretty sure their spice ranges from level 1 pepper to level 4 pepper on their menu. I got a three pepper spice on my Drunken Noodle and it was plenty hot enough. I would define it like habanero - approaching ghost pepper. I think level four… Read more

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