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    4.5 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Pla Tong Na
    Kristina V.

    I will never ever stop recommending this place. I came for my birthday and I am so happy. 10 out of 10 experience and the food was fantastic. The service was excellent. The music was a vibe and it is so beautiful in this place. Also, if you have any gluten allergies, this is the place for you. The menu is clear about what is gluten-free, what is spicy, and what is vegan. I literally feel like I can eat this food every single day. There was one thing that we both didn't really like, but I will say that doesn't mean that it was nasty or anything. It just wasn't for us. Starters: Crab cake - small but mighty! Mien Hmong - it was so good. We wanted more, but we knew there was more food coming. LIT salad (we really did not like it and they were kind enough to take it back and make us the salad below, which was fantastic) Chaophraya salad - fantastic give me 15 of them Mains: Ping seen - the beef was so tender, and it was perfect with the dipping sauce and the sticky rice! Pla tong na - THE SHOWSTOPPER! this will forever be my favorite thing on the menu however, maybe I need to try more things but it is just so good. There is no way on this earth that I will go to Laos in town and not order this. It is so delicious. Dessert: Khao neaw mak muang - this was perfect. I had never had pandan sticky rice and it was so good. They sang happy birthday to me and brought me a piece of cheesecake. It was so sweet. The staff is excellent. If you are looking for a great experience with amazing food and ambience, I suggest you make it to Laos in town.

    Kimberly B.

    Absolutely lovely restaurant that was in walking distance from my hotel! I wanted to try something different while in DC and decided to check out Laos in Town. I ordered a mocktail, calamari, sticky rice, and seen hang (dried beef), and a lychee shaved ice! The calamari was a little spicy, and the beef was salty before eating it with rice. The flavors were still phenomenal! I'll try it again for sure and order an entree! Also, service was amazing. I sat at the bar. Both ladies that I was able to interact with were excellent.

    Yummy cake options
    Andrea A.

    Laos in Town was probably the best meal I had during my month in DC. The Winter Restaurant Week deal for dinner was awesome: really appreciated the plethora of vegan options and portion sizes. I got the: - Laab hed (mixed mushroom salad, crunchy enoki mushroom, rice cracker): So many different types of mushrooms, perfectly seasoned with a citrusy punch. - Vientiane silk (seasoned rice noodle, soy bean seasoning tofu, cucumber): Definitely was not expecting the dish I got based on the menu description haha, but it was super tasty! The tofu was custard-like, the noodles perfectly textured, the cucumber refreshing. The sauce on the tofu was a tiny bit on the salty side. - Maan Kuany (banana cake, vegan salted caramel ice cream, tuille cookie): Such a good dessert, everything went really well together. I loved the strong banana flavor and texture of the banana cake; the ice cream was perfectly sweet and cool. We walked past a case of beautiful cake slices, and knew that we had to get some. The cakes were fluffy and airy. - Coconut pandan sponge cake: The pandan flavor was so strong, and I loved the additional texture from the coconut topping. Super light dessert. - Cylon tea sponge cake: Again, the tea flavor really popped, and the chocolate chips provided a nice contrast. Ambiance is beautiful, very elegant. Service was fast and friendly. A quick walk from the NoMa metro station. 10/10 would recommend!

    Northern noodle
    Tiffany H.

    Love the interior decor of Laos in Town. Had a reservation. Service was excellent. Automatic 20% gratuity if large party. Drinks: - thai tea was just the right sweetness - mango juice (refreshing but cup was filled with so much ice) Should've looked at yelp pics before ordering the crab cake. Didn't realize most of the plate was kale salad. Crab cake was good, but portion size not worth it. Would try once but not order again. Highlight of the meal was the Northern Noodle (similar to Thai dish khao soi); super savory & delicious. Not crazy about the Ping Seen dish. Rib eye was tough too chew; overall just ok. Dessert: khao niao mak muang (pandan sticky rice & mango) - so full but shared with another person! Great dinner experience; would recommend.

    Mango sticky rice
    Lauren F.

    I went to try Laos in Town's Restaurant Week menu with a friend recently. I would give it a 3.5 overall, but I've rounded up as half-stars aren't allowed. I really loved the first course, the crispy rice salad. The mixture of flavors and textures was fantastic! I would go back and order this again. The main didn't hit for me. There was barely any of the curry - it was like the noodles had been set near curry and then served. I don't think it was bad but I didn't expect it to be dry, so it was hard to adjust. The dessert was all right - I loved the jasmine flavor in the coconut milk! They have fantastic pandan coconut cakes here and I'd recommend that instead, or their mango sticky rice. All in all, it was good value and good portions for Restaurant Week, but only the first course actually hit for me. Service was solid despite a shift change mid-meal. The restaurant is spacious, with plenty of seating inside and out. We made a reservation but probably didn't need one.

    Papaya salad (chaophraya)
    Anna S.

    After a late night of work, Thai food for delivery was just what the doctor ordered. Order was prepared quickly and arrived at the right temperature. The papaya salad was especially fragrant and flavorful - one of the best I've had! The fried rice had an incredible flavor, not the usual fried rice I'm used to from Thai places but I think that's due to the Laotian influence at this place. I loved it so much I saved the rest for the next day. I highly recommend this spot and would love to check it out in person someday!

    Aisha F.

    Beautiful outdoor seating area, great food and cocktails, reasonably priced! I've never had Laotian food before but already knew I would love it because nothing Southeast Asian taste bad. Whatever you do, get the rock fish dish. The presentation was as good as the taste. Our two appetizers (grilled pork shoulder and mieng mhong) were also phenomenal. The soft crab dish was a no for me. BUT everything else was so good that I didn't even care.

    Chive Cake, Spring rolls
    Jamie C.

    Got to sit on the patio and perfect weather. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We loved the crispy chive cakes and the sauce that cake with it. The spring rolls were also great and not too oily. There's a wide selection of mocktails and mine was made with lychee and tasted very refreshing. My entree was a beef and mushroom stir fry with rice. The meat was cooked well and I enjoy the savory sauce. My partner had the tofu orm and liked how the tofu was cooked but noted the soup is quite spicy. I had a little of the broth and agreed it is flavorful but very spicy. I will definitely come back again to try more items.

    dinner

    really really really good! Michelin guide for multiple years, afdordable Laos food. Cute indoor seating, with a bar, and large outdoor patio with lights. Only issue is because it is open windows in summer there were multiple bugs bothering us during our dinner inside. They participate in restaurant week but whole table must participate. I loved the chive cake appetizer the most and the tofu curry and chicken. I wouldn't order the lamb shank and seen hang appetizer again. Didn't leave room for dessert but I saw they had mango sticky rice with pandan! I would love a shaved ice dessert personally. 10/10 would recommend

    Mlu D.

    The place was clean, not too crowded, and the staff were really friendly. I also liked that they take Apple Pay, small thing, but super convenient when youre out and about. The chive cake was actually the surprise favorite for me. It was really good, especially with the sauce. The beef was a little overcooked in my opinion, but still tasted good overall. Definitely a spot worth trying.

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    Young K.

    Pretty good service. Our waitress was super cool and dealt with my friends' high maintenance in a professional manner and laughed at his jokes. I really loved the Suki, I asked for more chili paste and it was really good. The papaya salad wasn't spicy at all. Also, they don't give you any chopsticks, just forks. There is only street parking so make sure you have a good 10 min if you made a reservation.

    Be N.

    Love the atmosphere. Such a beautiful place! Staff was very welcoming. Wonderful service. I like that they have outdoor seating options. Food: Phở - it was ok and broth was too sweet for us Herb sausage - it was good Chicken fried rice- my hubby really like it. It was good for me.

    Mieng Kana Tofu

    Delicious food which had so much visual appeal and tasted as good! Attentive service and pleasant atmosphere. Would definitely return!

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    4.0(345 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Came here after a lingering afternoon across the street at the beer garden. Hankering for some pub…read moregrub, my daughter and I shared some pickle spears and we each had a burger. Service was good from this eclectic bunch of waitstaff, but it was pleasant and efficient. The fried pickle spears were not breaded enough, but the remoulade dipping sauce was a nice change from the typical ranch dressing. Our "standard" burgers were char-grilled, greasy and perfectly seasoned. The double fried fries were crispy and tasty. Will have to return to try some of their BBQ offerings, but if you are in need of a burger, don't overlook this spot either!

    Awesome spot to enjoy food and drinks! And the COVID system is awesome. You add your name to a…read morewaitlist to be seated outdoors. You also place your order and pay online so they try to keep it as contact free as possible. I had the rose cider and ordered mac and cheese, hush puppies and fries...because I was trying to be healthy. I enjoyed everything! My friends ordered the burger and onion rings and enjoyed it as well. Prices are very reasonable. They also have outdoor heaters so they'll be well prepared for winter and colder weather. We were also treated to a round of the offshoot hazy ipa since the brewmaster happened to be here. He bought a round for everyone and it was really nice of him! I look forward to coming back!

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    Wunder Garten At Noma

    Wunder Garten At Noma

    3.7(273 reviews)
    0.2 miNoMa
    $$

    The music, the energy, the vibe of the space.... Maybe the World Cup was contributing, but I…read moreabsolutely loved it here. I see my friends talk about this place all the time and they we're making me feel like I'm the only one who has never gone. Well I can finally scratch it off my list! My friends and I only got one round, but it was a great time. They check IDs at the entrance, and then you are in a consent wherever you want. You could hang out in the outdoor space or you can go to the covered area that has long benches like a typical biergarten. Hop in line to place your order -- one person takes care of your drink, and another person rings you up at the register nearby. The line was getting long but it was moving quite efficiently. I'm not much of a beer drinker, so I just got a cocktail (elderflower G&T) and it was great. The place got really full, but I enjoyed myself. It's smaller than some other biergartens I have been to in the city, but there's something about the vibe of this one that I like over the others. I'll have to come back on another occasion!

    Went to Wunder Garten (WG) for a special event on a Saturday afternoon in April…read more They had a great mix of people--local, international, straight, gay, young, and some older folks. At late 50s, we were certainly at the top of the age spectrum; but we felt welcome. We had drinks and planned to have food, but gave up after the event and went to an indoor restaurant the next block up. The first thing you need to realize with this space is that it is an outdoor venue. Not a reason to lower the rating yet--just know what you're getting into. Yes, the Quonset hut is technically a permanent structure; and the cabanas are under cover. However, the hut is less than half the floor space; and the cabanas are all open-front. So dress appropriately. You will probably be shielded from the wind, but forget about climate control if it gets busy. So where did WG lose stars? Let's start with the bar. I asked for a Manhattan made with Woodford Reserve. What I got was a 2 oz pour of Woodford, neat. This was not a 'tall order'. If your bartenders can't mix a drink with literally two ingredients (...plus bitters, so maybe three), then you're just in the wrong business--minus one star. Also, they ran out of one of the beers on their menu. You're a beer garden. You had better have all the beers on your menu or some way to adjust your beer list throughout the day. The other star evaporated when we realized that there was nowhere to eat the food if we had bought some from their food trucks (...clever idea, by the way, replacing a fixed kitchen with food trucks docked to the venue). All the free seating--yes, you have to pay extra for the cabanas--are actual picnic tables. Unless you get there early or pay extra, you will have to stand (...in the weather) ...while you eat. Bottom line: ~$53 for a large mug (1L) of hard cider and a pour of whiskey, consumed standing up in 85 degree F weather. Versus next block: Two margaritas, one soda, one appetizer, two (amazing!) entrees, and one desert brought to us by a lovely waiter and consumed at a clean table while sitting on comfortable chairs in a 72 degree F environment for $122. We may come back to WG for a future event, but that will depend on the weather and our appetite for a standing-room-only experience. As for bringing friends? Nah--we'll just find a picnic table at a local park and skip the premium prices.

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    Wunder Garten At Noma
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    Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten - Bratwurst

    Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten

    3.5(393 reviews)
    2.1 miDupont Circle, Downtown
    $$

    From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel completely comfortable and welcome. The…read moreservice and drinks were excellent, and the bartenders were incredibly knowledgeable about the wide selection of German beers available. They were happy to offer recommendations and made the experience even better. As visitors to DC, we really appreciated how warmly we were treated -- like regulars from the start. Beyond the great staff, the friendly patrons helped create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Definitely a spot we'd recommend and look forward to visiting again!

    Important context: I am in my 30s and came here around 4:00 p.m. on a Saturday with a friend who…read morehad been over a decade prior and enjoyed it. I was expecting chill beer garden vibes, which has been the case at other similar spots I have been to. Sauf Haus was definitely not that, though part of it was definitely on us for not doing our research. Others have mentioned the two steep staircases. I happened to be in an unfortunate position where I have a knee injury and was in a brace, so that was challenging. Now, that isnt something my friend had remembered about Sauf Haus and I didnt think to look it up, so that is on me. I was able to make it up, but it was challenging. It seemed entirely inaccessible for those who have a disability (permanent or temporary) that renders them unable to go up stairs. When we got to the top, the first bartender we encountered seemed to be inconvenienced by us ordering. The bartenders we encountered in the outside area and later in the indoor portion were friendlier/more helpful, though. There was also a day party going on with a loud DJ, lots of dancing, and a mister/bubble machine, which is seemingly a weekly event. Again, I did not think to see if there was anything going on, and there is nothing wrong with that - it just was not what I expected in going here. What was more concerning was that, in the 2ish hours we were there, we saw at least 5 (likely more) people get kicked out. Manyyy people that i saw were struggling to stand and had the thousand yard stare in their eyes. Several people threw up. One guy straight up peed all over the floor of the men's room. Oh, and both bathrooms are left entirely open, and the men's urinals are directly inside the door. So that is all just...exposed, which I have never seen in a venue before (even at the diveiest of dives). It seemed like it was reasonable for security to kick out the people that they did, but it also seemed like bartenders were heavily overserving. And, again, this was all before 6:00 p.m., so I can only imagine it gets worse after that. They had a good beer selection and sell most beers in both .5 or 1 liter mugs. We got the 1lb soft pretzel, which came out hot and crispy. I loved that it had several different dipping sauces with it. It was tasty and reasonably priced. My friend and I were going to both get a beer flight (as advertised on the menu), but they only had one flight board available so I got a cocktail instead. They do charge a 20% "service charge" during certain hours on weekdays and all day on weekends, but they make sure to tell you that isnt a tip and that you should still tip extra. I got a couple cocktails, so my $14 drink turned into a $22 drink after tipping. The cocktails I had (Strawberry Smash and Feel the Passion) were really good. Overall, I am rating Sauf Haus a 3 because we were not their target demographic. Those in their target audience seemed to be having a great time, and I could see myself enjoying a spot like this when I was in college. But I do think there is an overserving problem and they could do better on some other customer service aspects, too, regardless.

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    The Midlands Beer Garden - Hard kombucha- Could all afternoons be this lovely?!

    The Midlands Beer Garden

    3.9(196 reviews)
    2.3 miPark View
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    Such an amazing beer garden in DC!! Even on a sweltering hot summer day, the cold beer + ample…read moreshade in the (very large) outdoor area keeps me enjoying the outdoors. Even on a busy day, there are plenty of tables to choose from. They also have a well ventilated indoor area. In terms of menu variety, the kitchen serves up a good mix of high-quality bar food along with a few unexpected additions such as the Ribeye Gyro which was honestly phenomenal. Drink-wise, there is a large selection of beers to choose from as well as a few non-beer options such as cider. The bar is also well-equipped for some cocktails. Overall, I'd be here all the time if it were more conveniently located. The staff are all very welcoming / friendly and it's a great space to hang with friends, have some drinks, enjoy (unexpectedly amazing) food, and play some games.

    Great spot for Michigan fans to watch a game! We went here on a beautiful Saturday evening for one…read moreof the Final Four games and it was the perfect place to watch the game while sitting in the outside area. My expectations for the food at a place like this are usually pretty low, but what we had here was very good! You can rarely go wrong with a big soft pretzel, and the one here was very good. We also had the chicken nachos. I'm generally not a big nachos fan, but these were better than most because it didn't have the thick caked on down cheese like a lot of places do. We also had the buffalo chicken hoagie, which was quite tasty!

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    Laos In Town - laotian - Updated September 2026

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