The inside is so well decorated! It was a fun vibe and I loved the decor. I started with a Thai iced tea and we shared an order of the egg rolls which were really good! I loved the sauce it came with as well. I ordered the pad see ew with chicken for my entree. It wasn't bad, but also not the best I've had. The service was great and we had people checking on us regularly. Overall it's a cute spot! read more

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Managed to get online reservations for 8;30pm seating. Arrived at 8:10pm, but had to wait for 15-20 minutes for our table to open up. Finally sat down and had a delicious meal: 1) drunken noodle with pork - noodles were a bit soggy but flavors spot on 2) pad see ew with chicken - toddler loved this dish 3) green curry with shrimp - kid loved this dish 4) red curry with roast duck - tasty especially the pineapple used 5) mango sticky rice for dessert - yum 6) 1 extra bowl of rice Husband raved about this place and would recommend to others! He said it's one of the top Thai restaurants he's been to in the USA! Super crowded inside. read more

Great experience Vegan options Inviting space Spicy choices :) Fast service Plenty of water - they give you a carafe Will come again!! read more

Sampannee Thai - Ginger vegetable stir fry - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I loved the red curry and pad Thai Tom Yum noodles. The value is great for the quantity of food. The decoration was fun and girly. Our server was attentive and friendly. I also felt like the food came to the table promptly and warm. read more

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I've been here about 3 times now. I will everyone about this place. Staff is great, ambiance and vibe is nice, and the food is always delicious. They will make it as spicy as you want! The medium spice is the standard (get mild if you're not a spice person) but up the spicy if you want everything to be really delicious. Always 10/10. Depending on the time of day you go (after 6pm) it will be crowded and you may be seated very close to others. But it's such a vibe and great experience. read more

Sampannee Thai - Pineapple Fried Rice Green Curry Massaman Curry - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food and atmosphere were awesome. Our server did a great job and recommended great dishes to everyone at the table.

I've ordered from Sampannee a few times, but this was my first time actually visiting the restaurant. Ambiance was very casual-- great for a quick meal or meal with family. Service was good and pretty fast. I ordered the green curry, which was fantastic. The spice level was on point. I definitely preferred the green curry that I had in the store to the red curry I had ordered previously! read more

Sampannee Thai - Green Curry - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place was great! Parking is tricky as only street parking do not park at the apartments on the side. But overall the ambiance makes you feel as if you are in Thailand. Love all the colors and flowers. The staff was very nice. And the food came out promptly. Tried a few items the spring rolls, duck roll, paid Thai, and crab rice. I feel as if for the price point and amount of food you get everything was worth it. I will be returning for sure next time I am in town. read more

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What a hidden gem. I loved our dining experience at Sampanne. We started off with the dumplings and chicken satay both were delicious. Pork belly is their new appetizer item and it was very crispy. The curry duck was my favorite entrée. It was 10 out of 10. We also ordered the crab meat fried rice, which will last us a few dinners lol. The shrimp Pad Thai was my husband's favorite. The drinks were strong, and my favorite was the old-fashioned. The flan and mango sticky rice had great presentations. Such an inviting environments and great service. There is street parking only. Go get your Thai fix in DC at Sampannee! read more

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Ambiance: This small little shop is so endearing. The first thing you see as you approach the restaurant is the decorated door. Once inside, you'll find lots of small tables perfect for folks dining alone or in pairs. While very cozy, I wouldn't say that you're uncomfortably close to other diners. Food: We opted for the drunken noodle with beef (which actually was quite spicy!) and the stewed pork legs on rice (which were VERY flavorful). Drinks: My friend and I both opted for the thai tea. As expected, it was a nice sweet treat, but not overly sweet. If I were to come back, I'd probably ask for light ice, but it was good! Service: the server wasn't overly attentive and we did have to flag her down to get the check, but I didn't mind as we were having great conversation! read more

Sampannee Thai - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a fantastic Thai restaurant. I have come here multiple times, with multiple large groups. All of the food on the menu is delicious, the decor is really pleasing, the staff is super accomodating, and they are able to handle separate checks. They can easily string together tables for a group. My favorite meals here are the red curry and the sticky rice with mango for dessert. read more

What a gem in the downtown! Amazing foods, service and true thai-style ambiance! All the food items are amazing but I loved the soups, fried rice, red curry, dumplings, chicken satay, papaya salad! read more

My partner and I were craving Thai food on Christmas day and saw that this place was open. The place has a fun vibe. Staff were dressed up with Christmas attire and the place was packed. They were still able to seat us and the food/drinks came out pretty promptly. Everything except the eggplant dish was delicious. The eggplant was a little undercooked making it chewing a bit unpleasant. read more

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We got takeout from here - it was very quick delivery and the apps were decent. Curry was ok but still not the best I've had. Thai food is really hard to get a 4/5 star from me since I've been to Thailand but this still does the trick. read more

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The papaya salad was out of this world yummy! Atmosphere- just adorable. Service- fast and friendly! My red curry was definitely good, as was my partners chicken pad Thai, but the real highlight was the papaya salad! Fair prices and good size portions too. read more

Sampannee Thai - Red curry with tofu - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A charming little establishment serving Thai comfort food. We made a reservation beforehand and were seated right away. The location is pretty small, but cute and cozy. Don't forget to redeem your glass of wine with Yelp check in! Coming from the Bay Area, this place was definitely not bad for Thai food. The curry was flavorful but the protein portions were quite large in comparison to the curry. What really impressed us though was the pad see ew. Noodles were cooked to perfection and it tasted amazing. I'd recommend this place for Thai grub in the area! read more

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Delicious food & great service! We had pad thai, drunken noodle, & khao soi chicken. A lot of food. Decorations and ambiance were great too. read more

Sampannee Thai - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food, service, ambiance; the place is so pretty and has yummy food! Great apps and curry. Will be back

Nice clean place. Super friendly staff, food was delicious too! Mango sticky rice is a must

Ambiance was great. Loved the decor. Unfortunately the whole fish we ordered was way over done. Flavor was delicious, but fish was very dry. read more

Sampannee Thai - Whole fish. - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Get the Khao Soi! It is phenomenal, tastes and is served just like it is in Chang Mai, 5/5 My friends who had the Pad Thai and the Drunken Noodles were a bit disappointed with their dishes. Prices are a bit high for what it is, but the restaurant is also in DuPont circle, so that is to be expected. read more

Ordered from here on UberEats based off of the high Yelp reviews and boy was I disappointed. I got the mango sticky rice and Tom yum noodles with added vegetables and crab lumps. Food came packaged well. I liked that the sticky rice was soft and perfectly sweet but disappointed that the mango was not sliced. I have had Tom yum noodles at various street food stalls in Thailand and love the Tom yum mama noodles so I know what this is supposed to taste like. The noodles ended up being very bland without a hint of Tom yum flavor. The noodles were also dry. I ended up just picking apart the noodles and eating the shrimp, vegetables, and crab meat. Perhaps it would have been better dining in but my experience ordering takeout was terrible. read more

Sampannee Thai - Mango Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The atmosphere and decor are the highlights for me along with the service. The back part of the restaurant is beautifully decorated from wall to ceiling, while the front facing P Street is cozy and lets in lots of natural light from the windows. The staff was attentive to us during the whole meal. With the evening sunlight shining brightly on our table, they offered to pull the shades. My family liked all three dishes we got - Papaya Salad, Green Curry, Thai Fried Rice, and a whole branzino. The highlight for me was the Papaya Salad and Green Curry, which were the right amount of spice for me. The branzino itself is a little plain and really requires the sauce to be poured over for maximum flavor. The Thai Fried Rice was typical, so I would probably prefer another one on the menu next time. The restaurant got pretty full during dinner time on a Sunday night. I think we were lucky to get seated right away. Despite all the people inside, it wasn't too loud. I felt like I could carry on a conversation with everyone just fine. read more

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Been wanting to try this place for some time and glad I finally was able to. I got the pad Thai Tom yum. It was very tasty. My only critique is that it was not spicy at all and it was listed as spicy. I love spicy food so I would have preferred something with some kick to it. It had NO SPICE at all. read more

Sampannee Thai - Pad Thai Tom Yum - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Went for lunch to this delicious hidden gem. Great service. Quiet. I'm excited to try more food there.

Scrolling through Instagram got me so excited about trying out the new Thai restaurant in Dupont Circle! A big shoutout to my fellow foodie for sharing his amazing experience with us. I have to say, this place is absolutely to die for! The ambiance is so beautiful and perfect for the spring season. And the customer service is definitely on point! When I sat at the bar and ordered my favorite Tito's and cranberry, the bartender was so friendly and even brought cranberry juice for my drink from the store because they were out stock. Double kudos to her! The menu is quite familiar with other Thai cuisines, so I went for my usual order of spring rolls and Thai fried rice with beef. But, word on the street is that their wings are amazing! I had to try them out, so I ordered the dirty wings with the larb dry seasoning and they were absolutely delightful! The chicken was so crispy and the smoky flavor was just perfect. And, to top it off, they even gave me a side of their sweet and sour sauce that goes on their Sampannee wings. Oh, and did I mention that they offer a $15 lunch special which includes an appetizer and meal? That's such a great deal! And, my server was just delightful, sweet, and so personable. I would love to always see her on my visits and learn more about her and her culture. She says they do food really well here, and I must agree! I want to give a big thanks to my foodie friend for posting about this place on social media, and of course, a huge thanks to Sampannee for having me. I left feeling so full and satisfied, and even had a doggy bag to take home. They did not disappoint! Come and enjoy some amazing Thai cuisine here! read more

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This is our 'go to' place when we want carry out/delivery. The food is great - we particularly like the green curry.

A recent addition to the ever-bustling restaurant scene of the lively Dupont Circle neighborhood, Sampannee is a charming little Thai bistro with a "neighborhood diner"-like feel. I made a reservation for 2 for 7pm on a Wednesday night after reading that it can sometimes get crowded, but when we got there, the restaurant was about half-full. Up a flight of stairs and past a board showcasing photos of their colorful specials, Sampannee's interior is cozy and quaint, with a rustic-looking bar and large windows with cushions on the sill to sit. The booths lining the restaurant are comfy and intimate - great for a casual dinner or fun night with a date or friends. We were immediately seated by our server, who was very fast, friendly, and efficient. The menu is fairly extensive, boasting a wide variety of soups, salads, curries, rice/noodles dishes, stir-fries, and a long list of menu specials - there's truly something for everyone, and many of their dishes can be made with your choice of protein, which is quite nice, since not every Thai place has that option. Our food came out within ten minutes of ordering - my friend ordered the Pad See Ew with Chicken ($16 - can vary if you choose other protein options). It came with a generous amount of nicely cooked chicken, and the dish was seasoned well, with Chinese broccoli, and nicely textured wide rice noodles that soaked up that signature sweet and savory pad see ew sauce. I ordered the Gai Yang Set ($19), which comes with a half chicken marinated in garlic sauce, served with papaya salad, sticky rice, and a duo of sauces (seafood sauce and tamarind sauce). The half chicken was a good portion with the skin left on, and the garlic sauce marinade was pungent and sinus-clearing in the best way possible. The dark meat wasn't too fatty, and perfect when dipped in the acidic seafood sauce and the spicy tamarind sauce. I found the white meat a bit dry, but this was remedied by the fantastic sauces! But the papaya salad that came with the chicken was truly to die for - it was wonderfully tangy, with fresh papaya that had a hint of sweetness, and a zing from the vinegar-based dressing. The rich crunch of the peanuts also added a nice flavor/textural contrast. The sticky rice came wrapped in a plastic bag inside a little bamboo container - it's definitely sticky (more so than your traditional Japanese sushi rice), but pairs nicely with the chicken and the sauces. Overall, we enjoyed our meal at Sampannee - yes, it is a bit more expensive than your traditional neighborhood Thai place (especially since their default tip starts at 20%), but it's generally on par (if not a bit cheaper) with other places in the Dupont Circle area. Service is efficient and kind, the food is flavorful and authentic-tasting, and it's such a cute vibe - a solid four stars! read more

Sampannee Thai - Gai Yang Set ($19) - grilled half garlic sauce chicken with papaya salad, sticky rice, and sauces (seafood and tamarind) - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Ambiance: could improve Service: medium it felt rushed Food: 8/10 the duck appetizer was done with old oil. Would recommend if you love Thai food in a good price. read more

I had lunch at Sampannee Thai and it was delicious. I had an appetizer of spring rolls and Green Curry with shrimp which came with a large side of rice. All was delicious. Service was good, a little slower than other places I'd been to but my party wasn't in a hurry so it worked for us. I would definitely go back! read more

One of my favorite Thai restaurants in the area. The food is always consistent - flavorful and fresh. This was my first time ordering through delivery and I'm happy to report the food was still hot and consistent. The Grubhub service was awesome as well! read more

- The flat noodles were sticky, clumped together, and overall very disappointing in taste and texture. - The chicken satay was the worst--tiny portions with no authentic flavor, definitely not worth trying. read more

Sampannee is a cute, eclectic spot in Dupont. It was packed when my friend and I ventured there on a cold Wednesday night - a testament to the delicious items on their menu. The food was spicy and flavorful. I really enjoyed the spicy (level 3) Drunken Noodles that paired especially well with my sweet, strong Thai Tea. The tea wasn't watery in the slightest and came in a large portion for just $5. The decor of the restaurant itself is vibrant with items from Thailand all along the walls and counter tops. My friend and I sat next to the window - an adorable spot. The only downside to this place was the fact that the waiter did not come around to fill our water cups. Due to it being a busy night, it seemed that the wait staff also forgot to bring some items out after we ordered. However, they were very kind and quickly fixed any errors made. It's also important to note the bathroom is downstairs. You'll have to go down quite steep stairs, so it's worth walking down with someone if you find it difficult to maneuver alone. Overall, great prices and menu portions! Had plenty to take home for lunch the next day :) read more

Sampannee Thai - Pad Thai and Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I normally never leave reviews on yelp but this place just completely blew me away. I mean, just look at the mango sticky rice (only $9)! I've been to dozens of Thai restaurants. This is without a doubt the best Thai food I've ever had. Additionally, our server was warm and attentive, and shared some funny stories about past customers. Lastly, the place was beautifully decorated. You could tell a lot of thought and care went into everything from the food to the ambiance. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Sampannee Thai - Pineapple Fried Rice, Khao Soi Chicken, The Empress Lychee - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We tried getting on the waitlist on a Saturday night at 7pm and the wait came back at over an hour. Which must mean it's good. We were staying at a hotel next door and it was convenient enough to just get carry out. The carry out was fast - food was ready in 20 minutes. We got the dirty wings with Tom yum, the pad Thai medium spicy, fried duck, crab fried rice and shrimp and shrimp curry. Everything was fantastic. The wings and crab fried rice were standouts. The medium spicy pad Thai was pretty darned spicy. Highly recommended. read more

I wanted to truly love this place, but I just couldn't! Small portions and overly salted curry. Overall cute aesthetic for interior design of the restaurant. This place is nearby Park Hyatt hotel (in case you're considering staying there as well!). It's a local Thai restaurant that was recommended to me due to its aesthetic and overall taste. We ordered their papaya salad, tomyum soup, butterfly effect mocktail, and jungle curry. Papaya salad - refreshing bite with lettuce on its base. Perfect amount of spiciness and saltiness. Would order again. Tomyum soup - 5/10. I've had more rich and flavorful tomyum soup elsewhere. The smaller portion feeds 1 person as an appetizer and the larger portion feeds 2-3 people as an appetizer. Butterfly effect - love the purple top portion due to the butterfly pea tea effect. The lychee bottom is utterly delicious. Sweet. There's also a mint leaf on top to bring out the aesthetics. Jungle curry - very watery in texture and soup-like. The curry itself was overly salted and reminded me of soup rather than a curry. This is my first time trying jungle curry, so it could just be the type of curry it is. It's packed with flavor and taste great with some rice. The curry by itself is overly salty. The portion size is relatively small, so definitely order an appetizer or such to fill up yourself! read more

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What a quaint spot. We came in and walked from our hotel 25 minutes to try this place while in town. My niece and I were seated right away but it took a bit for someone to get to us. Once the waitress did, she didn't seem to want to talk about anything on the regular menu but the lunch menu and I felt rushed to just got something off of the lunch menu. Everyone was very polite though but I felt it service could be better even when food was being dropped off. The food was amazing when it came to flavors and portions. The only items that stood out just because everything else was perfection was that my spring rolls were cold and the rice was a bit overcooked. Outside of that, everything else was great. The portions were perfect and they brought items as they were prepared which is what the cold rolls took me off guard. If not for that and rushed service, this would have been a 5 start experience. Overall, great place and would definitely come back again. read more

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Food was good I would return in the future. Nice small space I assume weekends her crowded because Sunday was.

The prices on the yelp website are not accurate! We had the Duck Rolls, Pad Thai Tom Yum, and Panang Curry. The Duck Rolls were alright, they reminded us of Peking Duck and it was overall a new taste. The Pad Thai Tom Yum was delicious, it had a good amount of shrimp. It had similar taste to normal pad thai with a The panang curry was very liquidy and the spice contributed to the good flavor. It's not exactly nutty but I will note that the chicken might have been overcooked. The ambiance is really nice and the whole restaurant is colorful, cute, and cozy. The service was usual, nothing exceptional but nothing bad. read more

Sampannee Thai - Pad Thai Tom Yum - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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DuPont needs more Thai spots soo this was a good addition to the area. I got my Pad Thai to go but it was nice getting to hang out at the bar while they prepared it. The portion was large but next time ill opt for something spicier than medium. Thats usually my limit at Thai restaurants but here it was a little mild. Really nice staff. Id go again read more

Sampannee Thai - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia