With its delicious food, friendly service, upbeat ambiance, and super convenient downtown location, Soi 38 has solidified its spot as one of my favorite Thai restaurants in DC. Starting with their food -- Soi 38 is centered on Thai street food, so in addition to your classics (pad Thai, the various curries, etc.), they also have a couple of fun additions! Despite my excitement over the added variety, I opted for their Kuay Tiew Kee Mao (aka Drunken Noodles) because I was just really craving it that day...but I will absolutely be back to try out some of their other menu items! While this was the millionth drunken noodle I've tried, Soi 38 absolutely did not disappoint with the perfectly salty, sweet, and spicy sauce, and delightfully springy rice noodles. They included a generous portion of veggies and my protein of choice (seafood, which included several juicy shrimp, squid, and a few scallops). The overall dish was quite sizeable as well -- there was absolutely enough food for 2 meals (or a lil midnight snack after dinner). I also ordered their Lime Ginger Fizz, which was perfectly lime-y, ginger-y, and fizzy -- it wasn't too sweet, and it had a great tang from the ginger and bite from the lime. It was a great drink to cut through the heaviness of the noodles. Beyond the food, the service was phenomenal. We walked in right around the dinner rush on a Friday evening, but the host was able to seat us pretty quickly despite how packed the restaurant was. Our server kindly and patiently explained the various menu items (even though we ended up being basic...), and everything was generally super pleasant, friendly, and efficient. All in all, can't recommend Soi 38 enough! With great food, great service, and just an overall great vibe, you can't go wrong! read more

Soi 38 - Kuay Tiew Kee Mao with seafood (Drunken Noodles) - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Overall a good experience with tasty food. Would maybe come back. We were able to get seated quickly without a reservation on a Wednesday night even though the restaurant was packed. I unfortunately do not remember the names of the dishes, but for appetizers we got the dried beef and chicken skewers, and then for our main course we got seafood noodles, duck, and a coconut curry. I enjoyed all the food, everything was tasty, but it wasn't anything amazing or special. Also, the portion sizes seem a bit small for the price. Service was quick, no complaints there. read more

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

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Tried this spot recently while try to DC. Overall I would say decent Thai food. Everything we had from the dumplings to the soup to the whole fried fish was good, but certainly not the best Thai I've ever eaten. That being said I would certainly go back and dine here out of convenience if I lived or stayed near by. read more

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This place looks very nice and inviting. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. We had the dry curry with minced meat which was a little sad looking. It didn't taste much like curry, just the occasional hint of lemongrass. It tasted more like simple stir fried minced meat and a little disappointing. The shrimps with vermicelli were fantastic on the other hand! Very savory and tasty. The glass noodles were just so good! All two mains came with rice. Nice atmosphere. I will be back to try the other Chef's Specials. read more

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

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My husband and I decided to try this restaurant during our stay in DC. We made reservations online and we were seated on time. I ordered the pad khing and my husband had Khao soi. We both enjoyed our dishes. Probably the best flavor of Khao soi we've had since we visited Thailand. It is pretty spicy but super flavorful. Service was friendly and the restaurant was clean. A good choice for a Thai craving! read more

I'm in the mood for some Thai and thought of this place. I went here for dinner awhile ago and it was so good. I can't remember what I ordered but I remember the food having a lot of flavor. It felt like I was eating authentic Thai food and that's not always the case when getting Thai in the DMV. The place was also clean and the server was friendly despite it being busy. I do wish there was more space between the tables, but it was awhile ago so they may have changed that. read more

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

Came to celebrate a friend's birthday and they were able to seat around 13 of us comfortably. The food was delicious and the service was good. read more

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

This is my third time being here and it's just a very underwhelming experience. I don't think any of the flavors are very strong or captivating. I like the menu selection but all the dishes I've had are very subpar. I know they were really busy tonight but it took forever to even signal someone over to get water. Especially while eating spicy food it would be nice to have water. read more

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- We came late afternoon where there was only one other table in the restaurant - We asked to sit by the window but they refused because they said it was for a larger party. No one sat there even until after we left - The pad see ew was ok. It was a little on the sour end for me, not sure why - They have great bar seating with 2 TVs to watch games read more

Visited with my mother while in DC to pickup a passport. Amazing food and restaurant, I will return!! read more

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

Lovely restaurant with beautiful and charming ambiance. I was fascinated by their decor and tranquil vibe. The service was superb, the food was tasty. They offered a great variety of cocktails and also have international selection of beers. I ordered the shrimp Pad Thai and I also tried the crab dumplings. All tasted delicious and had a very delicate flavor. My cocktail was very good I just wish it had the lychee on it since it was featuring the fruit. :) Since I visited during the week I didn't need a reservation. It was an overall extraordinary experience. read more

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I've been going to Thailand for many years now and this spot is the closest thing to being there in person! Source: https://www.soi38dc.com/ For years, owners Nat Ongsangkoon & Dia Khanthongthip have dreamed of bringing Thai market foods to DC, and are excited about the canvas Soi 38 presents. As natives of Bangkok, Thailand, they grew up relishing trips to the night market for some of the best food in Thailand, and are excited to bring this collection of street foods to Washington, DC. I've been here several times now and I can't help but get the green curry. The herbs are fresh and aromatic, the chicken thigh is soo juicy and soaks up all the ingredients. There are ingredients I don't even know what they are....ITS JUST DAMN GOOD!! If you've had Thai food anywhere in America or even Thailand, come here and compare. I guarantee Soi 38 is better or the very least matches it!! -ODL read more

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1) great food. 2) great appetizers! 3) nice drinks. My wife had a nice martini and I had a "thai Manhattan" - perfect to thai one one! 4) entries excellent! I had a duck dish (first in like 20 years) and it was great, and my wife had a great entree as well. 5) the dragon bar is cool out! read more

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I came for my birthday, and it was very difficult to find good food. I mean, the pineapple fried rice was probably the best dish, but I didn't really like any of the other dishes including the one pictured. My friends ordered the most popular ones off of Yelp and it was very satisfactory. Nothing special or particularly good. The restaurant seemed fancy and dark, but the food and vibes were a bit mismatched. read more

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A very beautiful place, we had a great time as part of my roommate's birthday dinner. I got the steamed dumplings, which were delicious and served at a perfect temperature. My roommates got curry and fried rice, both of which said were on the spicier side. There was a spiced gin drink that was phenomenal and also leaned into its spice aspect. The menu denotes spice by either 1, 2, or 3 peppers but we felt that each dish might have been listed a pepper too low- with 2 pepper dishes leaning into more of a 3 pepper taste. Overall, it was a great time, but make sure to do your research on spice levels before ordering! Also order drinks right away, as it took a minute for them to come from the bar and we had one or two deliver after our meals had already come out. read more

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On a recent visit to D.C. me and my boyfriend tried Soi 38. We wanted dinner but didn't want to face the rain and cold so we doordashed Soi 38. The order was delivered in a timely manner and the food was still hot and fresh. We ordered the pad Thai and pad see eew and both were really good. I preferred the pad Thai and my boyfriend preferred the pad see eew. The pad see eew was flavorful and more savory. While the pad Thai had a wonderful flavor but was slightly sweet. We ordered both mild and they were seasoned nicely but not spicy. We also split and order of the Poh pia tod. They were crispy on the outside and filled with veggies and packed with flavor. read more

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Within walking distance of the hotel. Atmosphere was golden. Food was superior. We had several individuals helping us throughout dinner. Highly recommend!! read more

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

The layout of the restaurant is nice. Definitely rideshare and rather parking friendly, and not too far from the metro. Food is good, but the service could stand to be a bit friendlier. Each of the persons that helped our table seemed like giving a smile or having convo to assist us was forced. Since it seemed to be every single person that came to our table acted this way, I'm going to question whether or not they wanted US there, as we were only one of the total of two other tables occupied in the restaurant at the time. I'll leave it at that as I don't want to read too much into it. It's too easy to do in today's polarized climate. Hence, the 3 star review that's based solely on the location and the decency of the food. read more

Ran into this place from visiting the area and got it to go. Service took about 15-20 to prepare. Large portions as you can see! Rice was flavorful wished I would added some spice on it, but it was not short of chicken and veggies. The peanut sauce and the other dipping sauce that I received with my chicken satay were really good. My Thai tea was good as well. Wasn't not overloaded with ice which I truly appreciate. The only I could say was that I wasn't given any silverware with my to go order and when I placed my order over the phone I was not told the totally price of my order. Prices are a little high for me but my meal didn't not disappoint so it was okay for me to spurge on myself. Thank you Soi 38! read more

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Nice place to get thai in the city but the prices are kind of steep for the quantity of food that you receive. I wish it was more food because i'm not usually full after getting noodles or rice. I have only ordered takeout so i'm not sure if the quantities are more when you dine in read more

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

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I went to Soi 38 for lunch and ordered the Khao Pad Pu, which is fried rice with crab meat, egg, and scallions. It was pretty good, but nothing that special. It could've been a little more flavorful and could've benefited from some more of the crab meat. For $18.50, it was an okay deal. For dessert, I got the Banana Roti, which was a banana wrapped in dough with condensed milk around it. It was quite sweet and made for a nice dessert. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated, with aesthetic images on the walls, and has plenty of seating (both small and large tables). Soi 38 is also very authentic; the dishes are classic Thai dishes with the proper Thai names, and the employees are even Thai themselves. The staff were friendly and the service speed was decent. Overall, Soi 38 is a solid place to go for authentic Thai food, and is located in a central area near Dupont Circle in DC. I would recommend that you give it a try. read more

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

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Before going to see Jo Koy, we came to Soi 38 for dinner. Our friend made reservations for 3pm and when we arrived the restaurant was pretty empty. We were greeted and ordered some drinks. I wasn't a fan of my drink, singapore sling, but several people about it, so maybe it just wasn't my thing. How, I did enjoy my husband's beer, Singha. Very refreshing and light. I ordered tom ka gai, which had great taste, but was missing more consistency for my preference. I would have preferred it with added rice and chicken....but thats just me. We ordered satay, which was a delicious starter. Hubs and I ordered the khao pad sapparod, which was amazing! Of course, anything with mango my husband had to order, so we also tried the Khao neaw mamuang, which was a perfect ending to our meal. Good service, great ambiance, and delicious food! read more

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Whenever I go to a Thai restaurant, I am plagued with indecision. Should I get the classic pad kee mao and use it as a barometer with which to judge the other options or should I branch out and try one of the other delicious sounding options? At Soi 38, I faced this very dilemma. I ended up getting the lime coconut fizz, ped roti, the kanom jeen, a noodle soup in green curry, and the seafood kuay tiew kee mao. I ask for the kee mao extra spicy and with extra basil as always. The drink was meh. Instantly forgettable. I was very excited to try the roti, typically one of my favorite dishes, but unfortunately it too was forgettable. When the kee mao came out, I could immediately see there was no extra basil and I suspected no extra spice. Imagine my surprise when upon taking my first bite, I found there was no spice at all. Please be aware that this menu item has two peppers next to it! I wonder what pale, flat, and single dimensional pile of noodles would have come out had I not requested extra spice. I will say, this was my first time having a seafood (and not chicken or just shrimp) kee mao. I liked the variety but think I'd stick to chicken or shrimp next time. My friend got the kanom jeen which was a truly giant bowl of noodles, eggplant, and chicken in green curry. Green curry is always delicious so there were no surprises there. I will say I was confused by the lack of eggplant in the dish. Very strange choice. Overall, while I would be interested to try other dishes, based solely on what I had, I would pass on Soi 38. My experience and the food I tried were truly unremarkable. read more

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Walked down here for lunch one day. Drunken noodle with chicken. Nice portion size very flavorful. It could've been a tad bit spicier but all in all it was good and I would go back again. read more

I was craving Thai again and overall, Soi 38 was not bad. The Tom yum soup was delicious, the kuay tiew kee mao had a good amount of seafood but unfortunately a bit skimpy on the wide noodles and they were overcooked. Flavors were delicious but expected a bit more for $21. I definitely would skip the yum ped yang (duck salad). The duck was gamey and didn't taste fresh at all. Reminded me of jerky. I wanted to enjoy this meal but maybe it was an off day. read more

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Stopped by for a quick and early lunch right across from the Lafayette center. Very clean dining experience. Clearly marked tables that are not being used so they are in full compliance with social distancing. Plenty of options around $15. I went with the Kra Prow. The minced chicken was nicely cooked and flavorful. Spice level was a very comfortable medium. Good portion size. I would come back! read more

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

Soi 38 is an exquisite Thai restaurant for those who want a little fancier Thai food experience. I have visited Soi 38 twice, and I enjoyed both times! The Seua Rong Hai was delicious. The flank steak is thin, so there's a lot of flavor. However, the papaya salad and sticky rice make it 100x better. Love the papaya salad!! I also have tried the Ped Krob Kra Prow. The crispy duck was covered by the sweet and savory sauce, so it was yummy. Just thinking about it makes me hungry. read more

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

Impressive interior with dramatic lighting, murals and ceiling dragon imagery. Tables for parties of all sizes and a full menu of cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. We enjoyed the soups and appetizers more than the pad thai and curry entrees. read more

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Very savory, the sauce tastes like a mustard-barbecue blend which accents the slow-roasted duck in an interesting way. I would have rather tried this with a tangy-sweet marinade like fish sauce instead of the American condiments they used. read more

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

Omg this Thai place is amazing! I highly recommend the Shrimp Pad Thai, it has so much flavor and is authentic. The atmosphere and decor is really nice. The location isn't so happening late at night but it beats going here and having a nice experience vs. being at any other trendy place in a more happening part of D.C. read more

This is one of my fav restaurants In the dc area. The food is always good and fresh! The ambiance is upscale and chill at the same time. The staff is always friendly and helpful when you need it. I eat here at least 3-4 times a month. read more

Great authentic Thai place in DC. The crab in fried rice was fresh and the curry tasted authentic. read more

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We enjoyed Soi38 for a Monday night date night. Overall impressions: the food was good, and the service was a little lacking. I'll elaborate. Service: The restaurant was pretty busy for a Monday, and they only had two servers. The servers were not able to check on the tables often. Waters were not topped off. Additionally, they were out of the two starters that we wanted to try. Food: We had the pork neck and the crispy tofu starters. The tofu was delicious and a great texture. I loved the dipping sauce with peanuts. The pork neck was tasty, as well. But we really wanted the pork belly. It's fine to run out of a menu item, but the waiter should have said something when we sat down/ before we got our heart set on it. I loved my green curry chicken thigh entrée. The dish was so piping hot that I burnt my mouth quite a bit (from the temperature, not the spice). My fiancé had the crispy duck, which he also really liked! His dish was small though, so he ate some of mine. I would come back again but I think I prefer doing takeout from here. The cocktail we ordered was very good, but the waiter never asked if we wanted another drink. read more

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Authentic Thai Foods at Soi 38 with Fast and Great Service. I love my Vegan, Gluten Free Healthy Dishes of Tom Ka Hot Pot - Veggie (No Tofu, No Canola Oil - Thank you "Medical Medium" for true knowledge of Healing Foods.) Canola Oil causes Inflammation in the Internal Organs. Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, or Olive Oil is better options for healing properties. I love Thai Foods as Thai foods always have herbs as healing wisdom cuisine, my Homeland, Land of Smile. For Light Body Activation, my body craved Rice. There is no brown rice here, but I still wanted to have my Summer Treat of Thai Dessert - Mango and Hot Sticky Rice with Coconut Cream on Traditional Banana Leaf (Gluten Free, Vegan) . I was happy and fulfilled my heart and SOUL. read more

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I have visited Soi 38 several times and they have always been consistent with quality food and service! Also, there are only a few things cooler than the dragon mural inside the restaurant. The menu is pretty diverse and everything I have gotten has always been very well made and appetizing! I also think that the portion size is quite generous and you get your money's worth in that avenue. Specific dishes I can attest to are their chicken satay, pad kling (came with a side of rice, pad see eww (I would have maybe liked a little more noodles in the latest order I received). I have also tried the larb when my friend ordered it and found it quite tasty with a slight sour taste; it was filling but also felt light and fresh in my tummy. Also currently open for pickup! read more

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I visit DC every few weeks for work, I've ordered so much Thai delivery. It's always satisfied but been just OK. Tonight I tried Soi 38 and ordered kanom jeem delivery w/ tofu (I didn't like the way the chicken looked in the photos) spicy level medium. Guys. I'm half Laotian and live in NYC and previously in LA near Thai town. My spice tolerance is pretty high but their medium is the ideal level of Thai medium while still having a ton of flavor. Order the dishes here that aren't typically found in your neighborhood Thai spot and you will be very happy! So many veggies and so much delicious curry. They separated the noods and curry which was another plus. read more

Went for dinner around 8:30 on a Saturday. Delicious food with great service and decor.

It is with a heavy heart that I write this bad bad BAD review for Soi 38. I have eaten at this restaurant many times over the last 5 or 6 years. I have always enjoyed the food there. I live within blocks of the restaurant and can walk there - and I do a lot. Please read my prior review of this place - I have raved about it and rightfully so. But, tonight, I don't even recognize this restaurant or the food that I got. I ordered Pad See Ew with tofu and Sesame Chinese Broccoli. Both of these dishes were terrible. The noodles were stuck together and not fully cooked. The Pad See Ew sauce was in there intermittently, here and there. Not enough to be good. The tofu was tasteless and dry AND most of it was delivered stuck together because they had not cut it into separate pieces. Plus the dish looked terrible. Honestly, I don't think that ANYONE looked at my dish before it went final. No self respecting chef/cook would let a dish go out like mine. The Sesame Chinese Broccoli likewise was terrible. Too salty, too soupy, too garlicky. Don't get me wrong - I like salty, soupy and garlic. But this dish had too much of all of it. I don't think a professional cook prepared it. And I paid $10.00 for approximately 4 forkfuls of this dish. So I paid a lot for crap. Truly it was crap. I could have gotten a WAY better meal if I had gone down the street to the dirty little Chinese place in the basement. Actually, I would have gotten a better meal anywhere else. To top it all off, the service was bad this time. I waited and waited and waited. And then I waited some more. I am shocked and saddened at the abomination of a meal I got tonight from Soi 38. It was not worth what I paid and I certainly feel that I wasted a dinner. I hope and pray that Soi 38 simply had a bad night; I hate to think that one of my favorite Thai places has lost it completely. But, from what I saw and ate tonight, I will be VERY hard pressed to ever patronize this place again. read more

We are in DC for the week with a group of friends (14 of us total), and a couple of people on the team have gluten allergies or sensitivities. It was great to find such a nice place that a) had so many GF dish options and b) could seat us all inside (it's the last week of October, rainy and cold outside so outdoor seating isn't an option). I ate the Pad Khing, which was delicious! Definitely hit the spot on a night like this! My wife had the Gang View Wan, which she really enjoyed -- although she expected it to be more of a platter vs a bowl/broth type of meal. The staff last night were amazing -- super friendly, patient with us newbs, and accommodating! The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is I'd like to see more than one steak/meat plate offered, and a better balance of spicy to non-spicy meals. I didn't get the lone steak option because it was a medium spice level, and I don't like spice at all. read more

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

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Beautiful restaurant but I have only been here to take out. Food is authentic Thai cuisine. Very tasty!