I have been dining at Soi 38 on and off since 2017, and everything about this restaurant keeps me coming 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! read more

Soi 38 - Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Yum! Expensive, but Yum! It's in the Michelin Guide(or was - I can't remember, either way YUM!) I ordered the fried rice and it was tasty. Out the door, I paid upwards to $30. Flavorful and aromatics. Enough for two meals. Service at the bar is great! Depending on the server you get at the door for carry-out, they may or may not have too many recommendations. The restaurant is very clean and looks good to hold larger parties, up to 10ish. The taste varies from day to day and depending on the time. The spring rolls are ok; they taste fried with a hint of flavor. It gets 3.5 stars for this reason. read more

Nice atmosphere, good service. The food is solid. There wasn't a ton of seafood in my Pad See Ew. I guess 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. read more

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Went here for a girls dinner on a Friday night. We did not make a reservation and really don't think most would need to. It never got packed which was nice after a travel day for us both! The service was great and the place is gorgeous! Very moody, very authentic. GREAT place for those of us who are Gluten Free not by choice (Celiac). The food was amazing. We definitely both overate considering how good everything was. Sticky rice wasn't my fave but the Pad Thai certainly was! I even ordered it delivery the next night to have for my travel day. Delicious! The mocktails were also great! Would absolutely come here again, we were in a nearby hotel so parking wasn't a concern but seems ample from what we saw. read more

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The food was ok. The mushroom cabbage spring rolls were crunchy/somewhat overcooked. The crispy shrimp tastes better warm. The taro tea was perfect. I'd come back to try other options. I called to order take out and the order was ready in good time. read more

Soi 38 - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I wrote a review about this place six years ago, and since then have come here many times. The food is amazing and so is the ambience. Let me write about some of the new things I've tried: - Fried Tofu : this is bland and just ok. - Roti : delicious. It's a side and so yummy. - Spring Rolls : so crispy and delicious. - Massaman Curry : this is by far one of my favorite curries here. The flavor is outstanding. It's got the perfect spice and seasoning. I get it with veggies. Love it. Easily one of my go-to Thai restaurants in DC. There is something for everyone. Definitely try it out. read more

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Food was delicious and tasty! I'm already planning two additional trips back. A little pricey but I guess expected for the area. read more

Soi 38 - Pad Thai with seafood. Delicious! - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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As we prepared for a weekend in DC, this was the first stop upon arrival. We made a reservation to be safe. The time we entered was not busy, but as we started to wrap up more people were coming. It was also a holiday weekend so I would suggest making a reservation. The interior is very grown and relaxed. Perfect for a date night, wink wink! Service was excellent as well. We were seated and cared for quickly. Now the food.... WOW! So flavorful. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and there's care and love in the cooking. While it was all delicious the dipping sauce with the peanuts ! Definitely going back! read more

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Stylish Thai restaurant, but food and service have room to grow We stopped by Soi 38 for lunch with a friend in June 2025. The interior was very nice, but the food quality was mixed. The Tom Kha soup was excellent. The duck salad had a strong, weird aftertaste, so we left most of it. The green curry was ok, not five-star though, as something seemed missing from the flavor palette. The noodles were excellent. The "crispy" duck entrée was ok but wasn't crispy at all and tasted more like a Chinese dish than Thai. Service was fast but not customer-focused. I explicitly asked not to bring entrées before we finished our appetizers and soup - common issue in Thai restaurants. Still, the entrees arrived just minutes after the appetizers and soup, leaving us to choose what to eat before it got cold. The interior and ambience were stylish and pleasant - not like a typical hole-in-the-wall Thai spots you often find in NYC. I'm giving this restaurant 4 stars and hope they read this review and improve. It felt like the potential was there, and they could elevate both the food and the service. Food ordered Yum Ped Yang (Roasted duck salad) - passable. It had a strong, weird aftertaste, so we left most of it. Tom Ka Gai (Tom Ka soup with chicken) - excellent, flavorful, having right thickness and spice level. Gaeng Kiew Wan (Green curry with chicken) - good, but something was missing from its flavor. Ped Krob Kra Prow (Crispy roasted duck) - not crispy really and tasted more like a Chinese dish than Thai. Pad See Eew (Stir-fried wide rice noodles with chicken) - excellent. read more

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We walked in for dinner on a Friday night and, after hearing this place gets packed, surprisingly were able to get a table without a reservation. I got the lemongrass yuzu fizz and pineapple fried rice (served in a pineapple!). The food and drinks were solid and service was good. read more

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Nice spacious interior though it can get very chilly on cold winter days if you're seated in the part facing the door. I ordered the Kuay Tiew Kee Mao which was well seasoned and had the usual flavors I enjoyed. It did come with semi raw iceberg lettuce which I'm less a fan of. But the noodles were very soft and not mushy which is usually what I look out for in these sort of dishes. Overall it was an enjoyable meal. read more

I came here to meet a friend for dinner, per recommendation, and we both enjoyed this delicious Thai venue! I also love that it's easy to find delicious Thai food in NoVA/DC, as it's become a challenging task in Denver, CO, however I think I finally have a few go-tos here, after I moved! ;) Both the noodles & the curries were delicious, the ambiance / service were enjoyable, and I'd definitely excitedly return! read more

I've gotten the Hang Lay curry with sticky rice twice, and I've had the Khao Soi here. I love this place. The ambiance is modern and nice. Service is fine. Prices are average for the area. I'm glad this place is here because the other food establishments around Foggy Bottom are uninspiring. read more

Soi 38 - Gaeng Hang Lay - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

After having a dinner salad at the hotel where I was staying, I was famished not long after. I pulled up Uber Eats and found Soi38, offering noodles from various countries around the world. Win! I ordered the Malay style Char Kway Teow and enjoyed it. It was a little on the sweet side, but I prefer that to the same dish that has only wok char, and no sweetness or unami. read more

Soi 38 - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The restaurant is super cute and cozy. The food was delicious and the staff was fabulous!! read more

Soi 38 - Duck - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Very nice atmosphere and helpful staff. The food came out pretty fast as well. Duck roti: 5/5 very good. The favors were on point and complimented the taste of duck. Some crispiness that balances the texture profile. Shrimp Panang: 5/5 very good curry. Well balanced and not shy on the spice level. Sirloin: 1/5 very dry so obviously more on the tougher side. The sauce was ok butt there is no saving the dry sirloin. Seafood drunken noodle: 4/5 a solid pick. Great savory and spicy flavors with perfectly cooked noodles. Crispy Shrimp Entree: 5/5 absolutely must get. Eat it as soon as you can cause the crispiness goes away really fast. The flavors fight a fierce battle between spicy and tiny sweetness and savoriness. Love it. All in all 4/5. Mostly good but that sirloin was disappointing. read more

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Sometimes you wonder what some other Yelpers are thinking. Because this place is a five star place. I stopped in for lunch. Cool vibe and sat near the bar area. Service was quick and friendly with water glasses refilled quickly. I just ordered the Kai prow and it came just as I love this dish with just enough spice to make the minced chicken shine. And not too heavy on the sauce too. A winner. read more

Soi 38 - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of my favorites and one of the best Thai restaurants in DC. The inside is spacious and comfortable with modern, simple decor. The bar is great for happy hour. The food is always good no matter if you dine-in, pick-up or order for delivery. It reminds me of the some of the best food I had when I was in Thailand. My favorites appetizers are the Goong Pao, Satay, Kanom Jeeb, Ped Roti, and the Ped Roti. Some of my favorites main dishes are the Kra Prow, Ped Krob Kra Prow, Pad Cha Talay, Kua Kling, Khao Pad Kee Meo and Gaeng Kiew Wan. I like spicy dishes and I've never had an issue them increasing the level for me when I ask. They also have a great drink selection including cold and hot bevies, cocktails, beer and wine. The Thai iced tea is great. The Emperor's Punch and Matcha Green Tea Old Fashioned are two of my favorite cocktails. Service is always great. The staff is friendly and typically quick. read more

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Went back to grab a quick meal before a play at a nearby theater. The food has always been consistent every visit. This visit we had the pad Thai, ground chicken kra prow, Tom yum soup and ginger chicken. Service was quick and friendly. It was super busy but not overly busy considering the weekend. read more

Soi 38 - Shrimp pad Thai, ginger chicken and ground chicken Kra Prow - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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great for large parties. service is efficient and cordial. the menu has wide variety of thai classics as well as more unique signature dishes and hotpots plenty of seafood options, so it can accommodate dietary restrictions recommend chive dumplings and pad see ew read more

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This is the best Thai food I've had outside of Thailand! The flavors are amazing and the food is soooo good. The decor just adds to the experience with giant golden designs painted on the walls both in the dining room and the bathrooms. The service was very attentive and receptive to changes in the spice level. There's a reason this restaurant is recommended by Michelin... and it's well earned! read more

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We met our nephew here for dinner since this was his recommendation for us visitors. It is a very nice space and it was pretty quiet on a Tuesday evening - not sure we needed the reservation. We started with their tropical drinks - the painkiller was very good but small for the price (no surprise for DC). We started with the Goon Pro, grilled shrimp which was nice with a small bit of heat. Two of us ordered the Gang Hang Lay - roasted pork belly in a a curry sauce it was tasty and reasonably priced. The third member of our party got the Pad Thai and liked the different preparation. A solid review. The presentation on all of the dishes was great - not your typical Asian restaurant. The service was a bit odd - at the beginning pushing us to order then pretty much disappearing beyond delivering food. When we were done eating she cleared the plates and then dropped the bill on the table without asking if we wanted dessert or coffee. Plenty to recommend here. read more

Must try: Pad Cha Talay: shrimp, scallop, squid, mussel, young peppercorns, Thai basil, rhizome, red chili sauce A very nice, modern, airy Thai restaurant at Foggy Bottom. Made a group reservation on Resy and everything went seamlessly. We arrived and initially got a booth (I do love booths) but seeing that it's perhaps a bit too cozy, the nice waitress suggested a larger, open table with bar stools. We decided it's nicer to spread out. Very nicely presented and delicious dishes here. Open kitchen concept. Modern decor, lots of natural light. Their seafood stir fry (with squid, shrimp and mussels is very good. Our waiter was very attentive and efficient. read more

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Second time back here and this time round with a group of friends. I made a reservation for dinner on a Saturday on the day of and had no issue doing so. We arrived 15 mins earlier than our reservation time and got seated promptly. The food is delicious and lived up to its Michelin star label and we split 4 mains, 1 appetizer, 2 drinks, and a dessert amongst us. The service staff were a little aloof and took us some time to get their attention especially when it came to ordering dessert. I personally feel like Thai food would never go wrong but my friends really enjoyed it. read more

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When we visited this restaurant for dinner, we were promptly greeted and seated by attentive staff. The venue had a warm, relaxing vibe with some class. The food was delicious and nicely prepared/presented. I definitely would recommend this place if you're in the mood for some great Thai cuisine. read more

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So tasty! A friend and I went here on a week night and it was not busy. So many vegan/vegetarian options. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful. read more

Upscale Asian in the heart of downtown DC. Specialize in Thai dishes. The service was top notch and the food was well prepared. I ordered the chicken dish, as I'm not a huge Thai food fan, and it tasted great. Very nice atmosphere and ambiance. Server was attentive and friendly. read more

Soi 38 - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Solid Thai food. I love the tofu larb--it's so flavorful and light. The service is quick and consistent.

Quite possibly the worst dining experience in DC. The ambiance was modern and had the standard lunch crowd. My friend and I went there for a birthday lunch. We ordered Thai iced tea, pad Thai and pad see ew. The service was not great. I ordered a Thai ice tea with light to no ice. That's where the trouble started. I could watch the bartender making the drinks. Stuffing the glasses with 1/2 ice and topping them with soda or tea so that's what prompted my request and that the restaurant was a bit cold. Nonetheless when my drink arrived it was filled with ice and I sent it back, he looked and me and strained it into a smaller oz glass without the ice and left the rim dripping. The food was finally served and cold. Needless to say we will not be back. read more

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There is street metered parking or a parking location close by. They were busy so it was a bit of a wait for a table. Once we were seated, we got drinks quickly and our order taken. It wasn't a long wait for our food to be delivered. It was so good. I had the panang curry with chicken at medium spice and it was excellent. The spice level enough for your face to start sweating. The curry was flavorful, I enjoyed every bite. My husband got the pad Thai and really enjoyed his food as well. We ordered the mango sticky rice dessert and it was different but yummy. The food did not disappoint. It is worth stopping in. The lighting is a little lower creating a bit more of an intimate vibe which is cool. read more

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I had a really nice meal here with a friend. She's gluten-free and I'm vegan and they had options for both of us. The ambience is nice. It's quiet. It's a little bit darker with a nice mood. The menu is pretty extensive and worked for both of us. The service was very kind and questions were all answered. The food was delicious with a nice presentation. We spent some time visiting after the meal and did not feel rushed. Water was always filled which was a nice tough. I look forward to coming again when I'm visiting DC. read more

What a delicious Thai spot! On our trip to DC this weekend we were in the mood for some Thai food and were just too tired to go out and get anything to eat so we ordered in and quickly found Soi 38 to be one of the better sounding spots, plus all these pictures enticed us even more. I was a little worried at first as some people had mentioned it taking a long time before their orders were ready, however we received ours within a timely manner and everything was still hot and fresh! We went with the Poh Pia Tod, Pad Thai with chicken, and the Pad See Eew with chicken and shrimp. The appetizer Poh Pia Tod was very tasty. A crispy spring roll with fresh veggies inside and the perfect sweet and spicy sauce for dipping! We ordered two main entrees with intentions of splitting them, however once giving them both a try, my girlfriend and I both liked opposite dishes more. I preferred the Pad See Eew stir-fried wide noodles, broccoli, egg, sweet soy sauce, chicken and shrimp. This dish was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy too (mild spice was how we ordered it but could have gone with medium and still would have been tasty). The chicken and shrimp were both cooked perfectly as well, which is sometimes an after thought at other places and can be off putting when not cooked right! My girlfriend's favorite was the Pad Thai with chicken. While the dish was tasty, it was just a tad too sweet for my liking and think we could have gone spicier to even it out a bit. Other than that the dish itself was very tasty! We would definitely recommend Soi 38! read more

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My wife and I had dinner here on our way to the Kennedy Center for a concert. Making a reservation on the restaurant website did not work -- the connection with Resy hung and hung, and when it eventually went through there were no reservations for our desired time. But I was easily able to reserve on Google (also working with Resy). On arrival we were seated promptly, but it was much too COLD. We placed our orders -- the beer list was only OK, and got one appetized (dried beef) and two mains, flank steak with papaya salad and Pad See Eew. The food was just as good as when I was here a few years ago, but the service left something to be desired -- TOO much. My wife wanted to keep her appetizer plate to serve as a share plate, and had to restrain the waiter from removing it. Then another waiter came up from other side and grabbed the plate while my wife wasn't looking. We called her back but she insisted that we could not have the appetizer plate, we needed a different plate. Too intrusive read more

Went for brunch, there was no line and food came out quickly. Interior design was tasteful, great date vibes! Super rich red curry (panang), chicken in the khao soi was soft and easy to cut, loved the crispy noodles and flavors of coconut read more

Soi 38 - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I usually order from Soi 38, so it was my first time dining in the restaurant. The food is great-- I especially really like the khao soi (which kinda tastes like laksa) and panang curry. The green curry was so so. As I went for lunch, the ambiance was very casual. The service was overall great! read more

Soi 38 - Panang - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Love this place, apparently was Michelin star in pre-Covid times. Have been going to this place for 2 years now. The food is adapted to American taste however still very authentic and delicious. Tried the pork belly in appetisers and it was perfectly cooked, with the like sauce/ juice being just right on the tongue with its tangy taste Next also ordered the panang curry and khao soi - both the curries were pretty good and fulfilling. read more

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Quite good. A little bit pricey, but the pod seems ew really was excellent. This was a perfect place to stop before going to see a show at the Kennedy Center. The service was efficient and quick. So much so that they didn't even ask us if we wanted to order drinks. Four stars mostly because of the price and the fact that it wasn't the warmest wait staff we've ever had. read more

This was spicy and satisfying. I tried to ask if they can lessen the spice and they did just right. read more

Soi 38 - Green Thai Chicken - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ordered take out for the vegetable green curry (mild) and it was just okay. It definitely had a kick and I probably should have gotten mild. I ordered through an all and couldn't make request but j totally would have opted for no mushroom. The menu doesn't tell you which vegetable come with it which j didn't like. Also when I walked in, no one greeted me. I walked up to upper level and wait until I got someone's attention. I'd be interested in revisiting and trying something else in hopes of a better experience. read more

Soi 38 - Green curry - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We were highly recommended this place by a friend so we made sure to make reservations. Coming in right on time for our 7:30 pm allocation, there were already a few tables occupied. By the time we left most of the restaurant was full. We tried their pad see eew, kana moo krob, and khao soi along with a single serving of the painkiller. I found the drink to be very similar to a piña colada but even stronger. I thought the pad see eew was on the dry side as it typically is served but even more so. Flavors were well developed in all the dishes however. Pork belly was especially crispy, almost comparable to Chicharrón. The thick curry broth was exactly what I wanted with the egg noodles and crispy yellow noodles on top of the mustard greens and fall off the bone chicken drumbsticks. We were too stuffed to even try their dessert but I'm sure they are phenomenal. Overall, we had a great experience with a kind waitress. I recommend others to check themselves out! read more

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