This Thai restaurant is the best in the city. Their food is consistently flavorful, fresh, and…read moredelicious. The service is timely and effective. Plus, the ambience is a mix of relaxation and class. I ordered the Lychee Martini to start, followed by the Tom Yum Fried Rice with Shrimp. It was cold, fresh, and so flavorful. Plus, it packed a punch. Although I normally eat the pork belly with fried rice, I decided to go with the Tom Yum Fried Rice with Shrimp, which did not disappoint. The freshness and spicy/sour flavors really delight the pallet. Plus, the pepper tray provides vinegar and hot sauces to supplement, if needed. The owner not only cares about the quality of the food in this restaurant, but about his customers and the community. I haven't visited for a while, and the staff still remembered my standard order. That attention to detail is something that makes people feel appreciated and want to come back again and again. Kudos to Baan Siam for their success year over year!

Amazing Thai food at this restaurant. Got the green mango Salad, chicken wings, khao soi, and beef…read morecurry. The mango salad was delicious, I could eat that all day. The khao soi had good flavor, and it came with rice. The chicken wings were for my son, he said they were the best wings he's ever had. The beef curry had good flavor, but the beef was a bit overcooked. Service was a little bit of a miss. When the waiter first came, he asked us for our food order. However, we wanted to order drinks first. I was able to order my cocktail, however, the waiter left before anyone else at my table could speak to order a beverage. Food came out very quickly. This is not the type of place where you would want to enjoy drinks and food over a period of time. However, if you are super hungry, your food will definitely get to you quickly. Restaurant was crowded, but not super loud. Overall, I would come back for the food, I just wish that I could have more time to enjoy my restaurant experience.

Great food! Service is fast! And Ambience is very diverse! The waiter was very attentive and gave…read moreus a white glove service!

Spicy shrimp basil fried rice very good. Good saltiness, spicy, and savory…read more Chicken Penang curry very good Duck Penang curry very good. Next time I will try with beef Penang curry. Mango sticky rice SUPER GOOD. They use purple sticky rice. The sweetness pair with the mango just hit the right spot! We are happy campers. Good job!

Great Vibe... very good food…read more I am coming from LA and surprising to find this place with extremely great Thai food

A few coworkers and I stopped in to grab dinner at Sampannee Thai since it was near our hotel. The…read moreatmosphere was lively and beautifully decorated. It was pretty full but we were seated after a few minutes. We shared the curry puffs appetizer which were empanadas filled with curried potatoes with onion and carrots. It was delicious and very similar to a samosa. I settled on the chicken red curry served with white rice. It was decent, not too spicy but I felt that it could use a little more salt or maybe fish sauce. It was good but something was missing. What I should've gotten was the crab fried rice my coworker got, it was yummy. It had a generous amount of lump crab meat and had a nice smoky stir fried taste. I ordered the mango sweet rice for dessert. This was also just ok, the mango was a tad under ripe so that sweet mango taste was missing. The experience wasn't bad but I've had better.

Came here for date night after hearing so much about this restaurant and it didn't disappoint!…read moreLaotian food is always a hit. We had major indecision because there's SO many things on the menu we wanted to try but ended up getting: Naem khao: 4/5 probably better with the sour pork, but loved how fresh this was. It was a large portion too, so we got kind of full from finishing it before our mains even arrived. Shrimp pad see ew: 5/5 the best pad see ew I've had in the DMV. So much wok fire flavor. You can really taste the caramelization. And the large shrimp were velveted which was made it extra satisfying to eat. Also a good shareable portion size! Muu Som: 4/5 this was super rich and heavy. Would get this again only to share with a larger group. Loved that it came with sticky rice. Mango sticky rice: 4/5 delicious but in my opinion didn't need the ice cream on top (my boyfriend thinks otherwise though). Very large portion as well. The cocktails were a little pricy ($15) for what they were but I did love the tamarind margarita. Just wish it was a larger drink or a smaller price tag. Service was very attentive!

This Laotian spot is a big hit in Columbia Heights. We live minutes away from this spot. I like…read morethat we have a higher end restaurant with such accolades. It has a unique menu, not like you'd typically find. The ambiance is classy and located in a nicer mixed use living facility. Overall, I haven't really found a dish that speaks to me. I've gone here at least a dozen times. I do love the ambiance and service but maybe Laotian is just not my flavor. Regardless, it's nice to have the spot in the hood.

Good quality Thai food at reasonable prices. The dishes were rich in layer and satisfying…read more Corn Fritter: An equisute and interesting appetizer. Corn coated in a thin layer of tempura batter, fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, showcasing its natural sweetness and slightly chewy texture. It was somewhat like a Chinese yumi-lao玉米烙 but more moist. The most surprising thing was that despite being entirely vegetarian food, it has the sweetness and meaty texture of fried shrimp paste. The sweet and sour sauce is similar to the Thai sweet chili sauce commonly found in China, but thinner. Served in a small cup, it looked like a cup of black tea, making it more refreshing. Grilled Pork Neck: Very different from pork neck in Chinese Thai cuisine; it's more like Cantonese char-siu叉燒. The pork neck was very well marinated and grilled to a very tender perfection, with a rich and smooth honey aroma, and a subtle wine aftertaste, but it was slightly too sweet for me. Nam Jin Jaew was primarily composed of the tangy kick of lime and the savory saltiness of fish sauce, complemented by the mild spiciness of bird's eye chili, the special fragrance of cilantro, and the sweetness of palm sugar, with a subtle hint of smokiness. It was refreshing on the whole, and incredibly layered - I fell in love with it instantly. Tom Saab Soup: It looked light, but it was surprisingly spicy and sour! The ribs were very fresh, all marbled with fat and lean meat, stewed until incredibly tender, allowing you to taste the natural aroma of the meat. The sourness was subtle, clear, and mild, with a base of lemongrass fragrance that added even more depth. My friend thoughtfully ordered it mildly spicy, but in the end, it just felt like it lacked a kick. Mango Sticky Rice: The best mango sticky rice I've ever had! The sticky rice was cooked to perfect texture and warmth, absorbing the coconut milk flawlessly - neither too watery nor too dry. The first taste was the fragrance of glutinous rice, followed by the sweetness of coconut milk, and a refreshing, slightly tart mango to cut through the richness. Thai Iced Tea: Too much condensed milk, excessively sweet. My friend said it was much sweeter than the last time she had it. Was this a change in the recipe, or did the quality control need improvement? Donsak is a district in Surat Thani, Thailand, and also the hometown of the restaurant's co-owner and manager, Boom, where she was born and raised. The restaurant's introduction states: "When she left for the US, Boom didn't know she wouldn't get to see her home again for many years - and she still hasn't. Donsak is a way around that." No wonder what truly touches the heart, is indeed the taste of love and home.

Great prices! Especially for DC. Service was very good and the menu is huge! Not the biggest…read morerestaurant but there is outdoor seating when it's nice out. Cocktails: Lemongrass: Like a French 75, I enjoyed this. Passion fruit Marg: Not as passion fruity as I would like, but still enjoyable. Gyoza: Great sauce, good flavor, 5 pieces. Corn fritter: This was interesting and unique. Like healthy sweet popcorn of sorts. Crispy tofu: Not very crispy, I didnt love the flavor of the tofu, sauce was very good. Chive cake: No one enjoyed this. Drunken noodle w/ pork: Solid version with good flavor. Nothing revolutionary, but a good dish. Green curry w/ chicken: I really liked this, quite tasty and a healthy portion of chicken. Nam Kao Tod: Excellent pork dish! Really tasted like Thailand. Som Tam Chaos: Everyone loved this papaya salad. The spice builds up even though it isn't very spicy initaly. One of my favorites. Mango sticky rice: This was devoured quick but I would have liked a little more condensed milk on the rice.

I dropped by this past weekend after the open widows beckoned me. I walk by all of the time, but…read moresurprisingly have never had the chance to eat here. I love the colorful decor and the woman behind the bar was hustling - she was playing the role of hostess and bartender all at once and never missed a beat! I ordered chicken satay, because I just wanted a little bit of a protein snack to hold me over for a bit. It was good - pretty standard and what I expected. But after seeing the person next to me order the Claypot Noodles, I placed that order to go. I loved the dish - light, but still flavorful and filling with a decent amount of fresh crabmeat sprinkled on top. I would definitely order it again.

One of the best Thai joints in town, and they have really stood the test of time - open about 9…read moreyears now! First, they have really cool decor. The name is lit up in huge letters, and the whole space is a neon and turquoise rainbow, it's very striking. The space is small, but they turn tables fast. I have not needed a reservation when I have visited. Even better: the food. The shrimp bikini is a great starter, so simple and yet not found at a lot of the other Thai spots in DC. My second fave is the moo ping pork skewers with fish sauce. The entrees are a wide mix of Thai classics. The best in my book is the kapow with minced chicken. I love that you can get minced chicken as the protein option. This dish is full of flavor, with fresh chili & garlic stir fried with red pepper, basil, and string beans. Real good. I have never had a bad dish here. Highly recommended!

Always delicious. We have had green curry, drunken noodles, and pad Thai here. All so good you…read moreshould def try this place.

For one of his last meals in DC, my friend wanted to check out Siam House before he moved away. The…read morerestaurant is located conveniently outside of the Cleveland Park metro station, which was great! We grabbed dinner here last week and were seated upon arrival. There's no reservations here as it is walk-in only. SUKIYAKI - 23 +chicken My go-to is normally pad see ew, but wanted to try something different. I noticed they had a Thai-style sukiyaki which isn't commonly found in most Thai restaurants I go to. I loved that this dish contained glass noodles, a wide variety of veggies, and a good portion of chicken. However, I didn't love the sukiyaki sauce, which was savory with some acidity. The sukiyaki had great ingredients, but not my ideal flavors. My friend got the Siam House Noodle with extra spice, which i didn't bother trying. He enjoyed it though. Overall, Siam House gives you a huge portion of food -- we both had enough for leftovers, and this is saying a lot for my friend who has a big appetite.

I have been dining at Soi 38 on and off since 2017, and everything about this restaurant keeps me…read morecoming back. The atmosphere is amazing, I love the dragon theme at the bar. If you are a dragon enthusiast in the DMV, you'd appreciate the tremendous detail from the lighting to the painting on the ceiling. The food is incredible. I've never had a bad meal here. On top of that, service is quick and friendly making everything about the experience easy and fun. And for the service, atmosphere, and food quality the pricing is incredibly reasonable. I recommend Soi 38 to anyone looking for a bite in the DC area!

Nice atmosphere, good service. The food is solid. There wasn't a ton of seafood in my Pad See Ew. I…read moreguess it WAS only $4 more, so if you want a lot of seafood, maybe ask for double. My friend said the painkiller drink was too chunky but everyone liked the wine pours and the Manhattan drink. Slightly more expensive food than most Thai restaurants, but it's also classier than most.

I'll admit that stopped by here for a late(ish) night feeding because it was the first place that I…read moresaw after leaving another business in the area. That said, I was very happy with my this random result. Upon entering the restaurant, I thought the host/bartender/server was super nice and very friendly. For my dining pleasure, I went with the drunken noodles with chicken. While the meal was pretty tasty, I thought the portion size was a bit small compared to the same dish that I've had at other Thai places in the area. While the portion size was a bit smaller for this dish, I did think the prices in general were pretty reasonable compared to other spots in the area. Interestingly enough, I did place an order to go for my family, and the portions for those dishes were pretty standard. One thing that I have to recommend: the chicken wings with the chili sauce. I'll say that the sweet chili sauce was out of this world amazing. The Regent really should bottle this sauce and sell it, because I would totally use this sauce in my everyday cooking. Actually, I probably appreciated the sweet chili sauce more than the chicken wings. ;) Overall, I cannot really complain about my experience at The Regent. Perhaps, I'll return during another one of my random adventures in that part of town.

Delicious food, quick service, and warm staff. A great asset to the neighborhood that I return to…read moretime and again. The Thai hot level is spicy!!

The food and service was phenomenal. I had the pad ginger with chicken and the spring rolls…read moreappetizer. My husband had the same thing spicier with shrimp. The ambience was nice. You can eat indoors or outdoors.

I visited TipThai needing a fast, casual meal prior to flying out. I walked from my hotel and was…read moreimmediately seated! As I always order the same thing, I didn't take long to look at their menu. I ordered the thai dumplings and pad thai with beef and no bean sprouts. thai dumplings - thai-style dumplings made with pork, shrimp, crab, carrots, water chestnut served with sweet soy sauce juicy, plump, paired well with the sauce. I thought it was interesting the sauce cup and water cup were plastic pad thai - rice noodles stir-fried with egg, bean sprouts, red tofu, and scallion in Pad Thai sauce with your choice of meat and crushed peanut on the side I opted for mild with beef +$2 and without bean sprouts. I would've wanted more sauce, not necessarily wetter but more flavor. The amount of flavor already there wasn't bad, but this was far from the best pad thai I've ever had. Overall fair prices (for the DC area) and fair food (of what I tried). Was able to eat my fill and take food to the airport! Was not particularly impressed but not disappointed either!