I would give 3 stars if it wasn't for very unfriendly waitress. We had drunken noodle and ka pow and they were pretty tasty. However damn waitress never came by to ask us if we needed anything. I thought she was going through pms. Furthermore, she frowned at me when I asked for restroom location. Felt like throwing drunken noodle at her face. Anyways, food is decent but don't expect even avg service. read more

My friend and I had a craving for sushi and stopped in. We were greeted by the hostess who sat us immediately. Our server came right after, and asked us for our order, we explained that we had just been seated and literally hadn't had the chance to look. She seemed annoyed and walked off. 15 minutes later, our server never returned and another server came by, apologized, and took our order. Once our order finally got placed, it was quickly delivered. Our first server stopped by our table and looked upset that someone else had taken our order. When my friend asked her for an extra plate for the mussel shells, she acted inconvenienced to have to get a plate and just snatched it from the table next to us, like we should have just done that in the first place. The sushi was ok, nothing that was outstanding. The service from our original server was lacking. read more

I have always liked this restaurant for its food but it's service has been terrible. It is not good service AT ALL. I went once with a reservation for 12 people and they gave it away to another group and made up the excuse that the other party had my exact last name and number of people (and I have a very unique last name). Also, this last time I went, the bill was mispriced because the price on the menu was different than the price in the system. And then they did not remove an item from the bill that was misordered. It took us about and hour to pay the bill and we even had to pay the 18% mandatory tip for large parties. The service was unsatisfactory and I will not be bringing big groups here for food anymore. Only ordering from now on because the food is still pretty good. read more

Will not be coming back here ever. The service was horrible and the food was just ok. My server only said two words to me "ready?" and "check?" If she had come back after plopping the food down on the table, I could have told her that my food arrived cold. The food prices were decent but $3.50 for a tea bag? read more

I have been coming to this restaurant for 12 years. The service has deteriorated so much at this point that I will not recommend it to anyone. I will continue to go for the amazing food, when I'm really in need and no other choice. It's sad. read more

Waste of money. The sushi was decent. We finished appetizer and sushi and they never brought the soup. Didn't even apologized for it. The chicken was burnt. The service was awful. Our waitress was extremely rude. read more

When it really came down to it, Bangkok Bistro stepped up to the plate. Came to the Georgetown area on a Saturday evening during prime time Cherry Blossom viewing weekend hoping to have dinner for three without reservations. Normally, this would not be a problem. But this time we had to battle the tourists. We started at Mie N Yu, travelled to Paolo's and Billy Martin's and finally Cafe Milano encountering 1+ hour waits. Bangkok Bistro was the only place that gave us hope. We sat at the bar sipping drinks for 20 minutes watching the NCAA games on the TV screens until we were seated (would've been shorter if we sat outside). The wait staff was attentive and even the bartender made sure we were on the list to be seated. We split garden rolls, which were tasty and I got the pad thai with chicken (my old standby) which was good. I even had leftovers. I liked the fact that they had drink specials even on a Saturday evening -- I got a tasty pomegranate flavored drink for only $3! Otherwise, you can expect your typical Thai fare. I would suggest outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. This place was an old favorite when I was in grad school at Georgetown and as a visitor I am still impressed. read more

Decent Thai place, but nothing sensational. I've had it both delivery and eat-in, and for delivery its definitely my favorite option. The last time I was here for lunch my friend and I were the only people in the restaurant, yet the waitress forgot our drink order! Prices are decent, especially for this neighborhood and it's always a good standby. However, if you're not in the area, don't bother seeking it out, it's only good out of convenience. read more

Really gone down hill. Difficult for people with any kind of dietary restrictions-staff not inclined to be helpful on choosing the right dish for your allergies. I ordered shrimp on my salad for an extra $5 and got 3 tiny tasteless shrimp. read more

I've only ever gotten their Drunken Noodles, but every time it's been delicious. Their portions, even for lunch, are HUGE. They're a little pricey for a casual Thai place. They offer free delivery which is great, and it usually takes 30-40 minutes which isn't too bad. Looking forward to trying more of Mai Thai! read more

I went here twice in four days during my trip to DC while visiting my younger brother. This restaurant is phenomenal- the tom kha is the best I have ever had anywhere. The sushi is fresh and delicious. The pad Thai and Panang curries are divine. I highly recommend this dining establishment. Drinks are pricey, but I don't even mind. read more

Went here with a group of 12, they were willing to accommodate us and moving tables around. Food was pretty good, however the prices were really high for Thai food... but it's in Georgetown so go figure. read more

I managed a sushi and hibachi restaurant, so I know what sushi should look like. The service is average. It's silent. But the staff is friendly when they do speak. The sushi is average. The fish is fresh, but there is too much rice to contrast with the seaweed wrap. So, the sushi falls apart easily. The curry is delightful. The portion is admirable, but not really generous. I eat here often, but I'm a sushi snob, so it isn't 5 stars for me. read more

I've only been to this restaurant for lunch or late brunch and have loved all of my experiences. The interior is pretty and there are big windows for those who like a lot of light or to people watch. They have a sushi sampler and also a Thai sampler, both of which I thought were fun to share with friends. The Thai sampler included a bit of pad thai, chicken skewers as well as 3-4 other things to taste. It came out on a plate that had little subdividers, which I thought was cute. The sushi was prepared with pretty fresh fish. I like the location of the restaurant, which is one street away from M and close to Wisconsin, where most of action is at around Georgetown. It's also close to Georgetown Cupcake, in case you are looking for another location for good post-meal dessert. read more

I had a mild panic attack when I walked by at the end of the December and saw the construction. Oh good lord! Where will I get my Panang Curry if this places closes. The hostess at Peacock only made it worse when she told me they were shut down (obviously incorrect but I digress). Thank goodness it was just a renovation because I don't know what I'd do with out Bangkok's Panang Curry. I'm addicted to this stuff and based on other reviews I'm not the only one. We order here at least a few times a month and I always make sure to get my curry extra spicy to it doesn't mysteriously disappear from the fridge. Generous portions at reasonable prices with delivery in Georgetown (and I'm sure beyond). What's not to like? read more

I went here last week with a Groupon and got the seaweed salad, mexican roll, double yellow tail roll and the chicken pad thai. The sushi was awesome! The seaweed salad came with some other components on the plate that really didn't add anything to the dish but the actual seaweed was good. The pad thai was pretty blah. It didn't have much flavor and it smelled awful. Like other people have said the Mexican roll is awesome, I wish I could tell you what is in it but I can't find it on any of their online menus! The double yellow tail had spicy crunchy yellow tail on the inside and regular yellow tail on the top. All of the fish was very fresh! So if you are a sushi lover I'd give this place a go. If you are looking for pad thai AVOID!! read more

Good, solid place for Thai food. It's definitely not the best Thai food you'll ever have, but given the shortage of Thai places in the area, Mai Thai is a good choice. Huge portions mean you can often get 1.5 meals out of this, too! read more

I came here twice..wasn't the best sushi I ever had.i can't complain about it but I will say the prices aren't ridiculous. I love sushi I really do and due to it's location, I thought that this sushi would've been better but I was given a nice amount and first time coming the lady thought I ordered a certain type of sushi but I ordered a drunk and I was like I will try it anyway since it's already made and it was good, not sure what roll but it was a but spicy. The sushi was good, but not the best read more

I want to start off by saying if this rating was based on food alone it would've been a 5. My boyfriend and I came here for his birthday and tried the soft shell crab Penang and the basil duck, both were delicious. However! The service left much to be desired. First off, there was a lot of confusion between the waitstaff about whether to charge for lunch or dinner service. When we tried to clear this up the waitress who brought us our check named May had a worst attitude. She frowned, shook her head repeatedly, sighed, and was just nasty in general. Totally unnecessary. Finally it was Lloyd, who may have been a manager or the owner and was very polite, had to come and resolve the confusion. read more

Big portions, reasonable prices, great service. Also I'm in love with their Thai iced tea - it was so good that I ordered two!

You can't really go wrong here... very extensive menu (actually a little too extensive) with fun cocktails made with premium liquor that are actually affordable. The restaurant was nice inside and also had outdoor seating. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Perhaps the best surprise, however, was their sushi. I had low expectations for this non-japanese/sushi restaurant, but our whole group was impressed. I hear they have $1 sushi happy hour too which I will definitely go back for. The one area that could use improvement, however, was their restroom... very tiny and outdated and does not fit in with the rest of the restaurant which is modern and spacious. read more

The food is good but the prices are on the high end for Thai. What else would you expect in Georgetown. Their lunch special is awesome, I would recommend it. I've had better Thai food. read more

This Thai place is amazingly tasty. Surely one of the city's best panang curries. The have really tasty sushi too.

Was my second time here and I should have expected the price based on the location. Still we opted for sushi and chose our respective rolls. Not the freshest sushi taste, but then again, I guess their main focus is Thai. I got a typical veg roll which was huuuuuge. I think it defeats the purpose of sushi when a roll has to be cut down further. Sushi should be able to fit in your mouth with one bite (bite-sized). It was almost like someone sliced a Baredo (sushi burrito). Sushi should be little sized, and more in terms of volume. Not 5 jumbo sized rolls. Then I got a Mexican roll *subconsciously was thinking of burritos it seemed* and that was not the best combo. Granted the size of this was appropriate. It was a cool, new innovative idea that my friend liked. We also got spring rolls as an appetizer and they literally looked like taquitos. Tasted like subpar spring rolls. This place is just okay and it's location makes it prime. Also local hangout for the preppy students next door. read more

The Tom Yam Gong soup doesn't contain coconut milk, but I still like the flavor. The size is great and really nice environment !!

So many great memories at this chic Thai place right by Georgetown.

Meh. I went here for lunch because I was craving Thai food. Not a fan of their pad thai. I don't understand how a Thai restaurant can screw that up, but it was not the pad thai that I know and love. The waitress was also inexplicably short with me, even though the place was not crowded (and all I did was order some pad thai). read more

Thai food is so delicious! The cocktail here is also great. Pina colada tastes good.

My favorite Thai restaurant in the Georgetown area...well, actually in the district. They have good outdoor seating, but it's not on a main street, so it's private. I prefer sitting outdoors than indoors at Bangkok Bistro. The drunken noodle is excellent. The service is also good. read more

Mai Thai is so good. Go on your birthday, the meal is free! But aside from that, everything I've had here has been great. I really like the Pad Thai. read more

Still swooning over the red curry! I've been to Mai Thai several times (birthdays!) over the years and have always had good service and outstanding food. Servers are friendly and helpful. Portion sizes are generous but not over the top -- with an appetizer, you will probably need a doggie bag. And I'm not even kidding about their red curry. To die for. Amazing green curry, drunken noodle and pad thai too. These dishes are so good, I've never ordered anything else. Their specialty drinks are very tasty, so try a Mai Thai when you're at Mai Thai! And the location is perfect for date night and that post dinner stroll you will need to walk off a great meal. read more

Bangkok Bistro would've gotten 4 stars from me. After the change to Mai Thai, this place has gone down hill. Given them 3-4 tries after they changed to Mai Thai but each experience has been unsatisfying. Fried calamari appetizer was heavy on the breading. They make it like onion rings and my first bite would always pull the entire squid out of the breading... either the squid was a little tough or my teeth are dull... 2 star. Drunken Noodle is bland and not spicy... 1 star. Pad See Ew was flavorful, but not as sweet as I expect Pad See Ew to be... 2 star. I used to come here for the birthday deal for a free entree if you dine w/a friend who gets another entree. The food is so unsatisfactory now that even the birthday deal won't keep me coming back... sigh. read more

I stopped by with a friend and we enjoyed the best Tom Ka soup I've ever had! The garden spring rolls could have used a little more moisture but the Drunken Noodles made up for it. Overall very enjoyable food, fast service and good atmosphere. read more

My friends and I came here to eat for lunch, the foods were pretty good , but the price is a little high for a Thai food. Overall our experience is pretty good! read more

MMMM. Good Thai food for lunch and to spend time with some friends. I recommend it to anyone in the area.

Very good food ,serve warm and fresh .the sweet ice cream they have are delicious, the coconut water is just good as the rest of the food.

I really enjoyed the decor of the restaurant, it is very beautiful and very classy. I instantly felt really comfortable there. The hostess was really friendly and just a lovely person. Now onto the food, the food was ok. I ordered the panang curry with beef and had one spring roll. The flavors were ok but not amazing enough to be worth the price. On top of that, the service staff weren't' really friendly. my server barely checked back on us and gave us the check way before we even got our dessert. Which I thought was really unprofessional. Furthermore, a gentleman eating at a separate table was confused about what the entree he ordered included (like salad and soup) and he asked the server politely trying to clear up the confusion. The server was giving him a major attitude and quickly said "I don't understand what you are saying" to dismiss the customer's confusion. That was frankly one of the most unfriendly server I have ever seen, especially at a fairly expensive restaurant. Overall, the food was ok but personally, I don't think it was worth the price at all. Honestly, my local thai food place who charges $10 for a dish has better service than this place who charges $20 read more

Most of the food that I had at this restaurant was good, but the service was terrible. Also, the female restroom is not in the best of shape. One of the stalls had a clogged toilet, and when I asked if anybody was in the other stall, I got no response, although the door was locked. A few minutes later, one of the employees of the restaurant came out of the stall. Maybe she spoke no English, or she was ignoring me, but it was a bit strange. I ordered a pork dish, and our waitress brought me a chicken dish instead. Also, the waitress never came back even once after giving us our food to see how everything was, and this was when there were barely any other diners in the restaurant. The chicken was dry and bland, but the green curry sauce and accompanying vegetables were adequate. The seaweed salad appetizer was also tasty. read more

I've been to a few good Thai restaurants and eaten good Thai food so I feel like I can make a pretty good review. This place is located right behind M-Street in Georgetown the restaurant is new it's fancy. They had some pretty cool outdoor seating. We ordered a ton of dishes, steamed mussels, sea food salad, duck soup, deep fried duckling, Thai Ice teas, and mangoe and sticky rice for dessert. All I can say about the food for the price it is okay nothing to rave about. The deep fried duckling sounded delicious and I wondered how this cannot be a great dish. They fried it too long and it didn't have any taste. The food didn't taste authentic. Taste was bland and all the dishes tasted the same. I'm not sure if they toned the flavor down for the Americans in Georgetown but I personally think they need more fish sauce in their dishes. I thought the best dish was the steamed mussels, it had good flavor and fresh mussels. This place is okay I have been to better Thai restaurants in Falls Church and Arlington. read more

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Great portions for the prices with most dishes + good service and selection. I really recommend their mussels dish and they have good pad thai for D.C. The spices all work very well and, most importantly for a college student, it is very cost-effective eating as the prices are not too high and the serving sizes are large. If you are a female or non-athlete male who orders an appetizer or two, a main dish, and dessert, you will definitely have food left over. It's also located in a very accessible location and is wheel-chair friendly for those with disabilities. Even if you are not completely won over by all of the flavors, there aren't any terrible-tasting mistakes you can make, at least you will have some food left over and a decent dining experience. At the same time, I'm not particularly inclined to return anytime soon. read more