We had a great experience at Talay Thai! The service was fast and friendly and everything was great tasting. I highly recommend the drunken noodles. My Thai tea also did what it needed to do. They have two options for seating. We chose to sit outside, and it was a peaceful experience. Very friendly atmosphere and perfect for good food and friends! read more

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

Delicious food (tender squid for example), ok speed (when in a hurry for theatre!), but service with a grumpy face in a super noisy environment. They have a huge patio (noise level outside is better; able to chat). Soft shell crab is great (sauce comes on the side so the crispy crab doesn't become soggy). Ginger lover seafood is also wonderful. The whole place was full at its seams on a Thursday night. Lots of guests in suits, probably the people working in nearby government offices. Tables and chairs aren't the best (may need attention) but the whole ambiance is casual so I guess in the end, thanks to relatively fast service, all is well that ends well. read more

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This spot is truly the place to be! The staff are so friendly, the food is truly delicious and they have happy hour till 9:30 (rare in DC!!). We first ordered from here via Grub Hub and the food was so tasty that we had to come in person. We came by on both a Wednesday and a Friday, both times we had a great experience! They have outdoor seating (citronella candles on desk) and indoor seating, both options are more than welcoming. For the prices and the ambiance, you truly can't go wrong! read more

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INCREDIBLE happy hour!! came here on a friday evening with a large group of friends and no reservation, and they were able to seat us immediately and even push together some tables so we could all fit. talay's happy hour is long and cheap - $6 cocktails and $5 apps. i got a siam dragon (thai iced tea with vodka), and the drink was super strong, so i didn't need more than one. the spring rolls were great, too. i was hungry halfway through my drink so i ordered the pad see ew with tofu, which was delicious, with a portion size large enough for leftovers the next day. i'm not a hill staffer, but i can see why they come here all the time after work! it was definitely worth the trek to capitol hill for me. highly recommend! read more

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Classic Capitol Hill restaurant. Great food and ambience. Fair warning you are likely to run into anyone and everyone here.

Came here after visiting the Library of Congress. The restaurant is located super close to Capitol South metro station. We arrived at almost 12 noon and we were greeted and seated really promptly. The restaurant was somewhat busy, and it got busier not long after we were seated. We ordered steamed dumplings, panang curry with chicken (came with rice) and stir fry mixed vegetables with tofu (came with rice). The food was served quite quickly. Aside from the steamed dumplings which are pretty much shumai and a tad on the dry side, we enjoyed our lunch! This is our first time trying panang curry (I think? I usually get green curry). While it's owned and run by Thai staff, I don't know if I'd say it's authentic Thai flavor but the curry and stir fry were tasty and flavorful. Reasonable prices, good portions. Prompt and courteous service. Four stars for overall experience, quality, and value. read more

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Popular lunch spot. We came and ordered: 4*Mixed Vegetables with seafood: scallops and shrimps were tender, vegetables were fresh and the sauce was light, healthy and surprisingly good! I will definitely order it again 4*Pad Thai: very popular Thai noodle dish, the portion is big. Choice of chicken, pork or seafood. read more

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Currently I am on the search for the best Thai in DC. I got the chicken pad Thai with tofu togo and it was a solid 3.5/5. The flavor was good and the container was packed with food. But, the noodles were dry and not at all saucy (something that is crucial for a great pad Thai). read more

Talay Thai - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Got the chicken pad Thai and garlic shrimp, neither of them were that good. We were some of the only customers there, so we had good service. Good atmosphere although there were some mosquitos. read more

Although bustling at the height of happy hour post-work and crammed to the gills with idealist young Capitol interns, our service was lightning fast. The drinks were strong and the food was delicious. The servers were almost psychic in terms of their impeccable timing. If I lived in this city I would come here so often they'd take a restraining order out on me LOL read more

I came to talay Thai for a happy hour. Overall, it was exactly what I expected. The deal was great. All the drinks are $6. I got the Siam dragon which was very strong and tasty. The service is quick and curt. If you're looking for a nice night out, this probably isn't the best option. It was very loud and filled with hill staffers. However, for a fun happy hour, it's a great vibe! read more

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

I don't understand what I'm missing. I walk by this place every day and it is always packed, and the reviews here are quite positive. But I've ordered food twice (pad Thai and pad see ew) and both times, it's just been...meh. Not bad, but not great. Kind of bland. read more

Came here with my cousin for lunch on a Thursday. The food was pretty good! I ordered a green curry and it was well spiced and the tofu was nicely fried. Service was good and our water glasses stayed full. I had been sitting outside earlier and had been eaten alive by mosquitos but one of the waitresses came out and offered my bug spray so 10/10 for her kindness and thoughtfulness. read more

Food was decent, but they charged mandatory 20% tip without telling us, and then justified it when we brought it up. This is totally not ok or legal. read more

I ordered from this restaurant through Grubhub. When the driver went to get the food they claimed that it had been picked up already and that the order would need to be placed again. 1. What really happened to the food if it's labeled? 2. They knew they were no longer accepting orders so we couldn't have placed it again. I knew they were up to something because why wouldn't you just prepare the food again? I would not try to support them again. read more

This a great lunch place close to the capitol and gives off a nice neighborhood feel. We were quickly seated for Friday lunch and we had a very good time. The drunken noodles were delicious and hit the spot. The prices are also very affordable and the food will definitely keep you full--I wish Thai places in Chicago were this cheap and efficient! read more

Talay Thai - 44. Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Capitol Hill peeps: y'all are sleeping on an excellent happy hour option. Better beer prices than Bullfeathers and T Coast. Cocktails that are cheaper than most beers from the neighbors, with a decent list of options including mojitos and mai tais. And cheap, delicious small plates to hold you over til dinner. The vibe isn't that of a bar, but if you want to have some happy hour drinks and snacks with friends/colleagues at a table where you can hear each other talk, you should know that Talay Thai's happy hour exists. I've also been there for lunch a number of times. I usually order the panang curry (my go to order at any Thai restaurant, and the benchmark by which I compare them). Theirs is good. Spicy, peanut-y, coconut milky, pretty rich... everything you want from the dish. I'm sure that there's a Thai restaurant that does it better somewhere in DC. I can think of a place in Arlington and one in Alexandria that I know I'd prefer. But, they're better than most and compared to the rest of the mostly weak Capitol Hill food scene, they're a treasure. The service I've gotten has ranged from pretty good to very good. The prices are pretty reasonable even if you're not giving them bonus points for location. I don't know that you need to go far out of your way to go to Talay Thai. It's good, but many Thai restaurants are. But if you're looking for a meal on the Hill, it's a great option: a solidly above average Thai restaurant in a super convenient location. read more

Grubhub order: Got the pineapple fried rice w beef which was very good. The spring rolls were decent as well. Not my favorite of all time but good. Good flavor overall and thought the price was good too. read more

I have a new addition to add to my weekly Thai Thursday rotation. I've walked place this place a lot and recently decided to give it a try. I ordered pickup via DoorDash. I went with the Kaprow Basil with Chicken the Crispy Spring Rolls. The Kaprow was great and very flavorful. I asked for it to made Thai spicy and they totally delivered. The spring rolls were just okay. They weren't as flavorful as I've had at other places. They have a robust menu with great lunch specials and happy hour deals. I'm looking forward to trying new things and eating at the restaurant soon. read more

Talay Thai - Kaprow Basil with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Excellent location near the one of Metro stations by Capitol Hill with an extended happy hour to 9 P.M. during the week. The staff is great with their consistent attentiveness and friendliness. The food is reasonably priced and there is plenty to choose from with a few select drinks and appetizers on the happy hour menu. read more

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Pretty good for a nearby Thai place! The tea tasted funny because of the water but the food was tasty. I've had better curry but they get pretty spicy which I like read more

I can say without a doubt that this is my favorite restaurant in DC. Absolutely incredible Thai food, great service, kind people. Tan, the manager, is awesome. I love coming here, because they know me, and have happy hour prices and drinks that truly can not be beat. The ambiance is interesting but adds to the good chaos of the establishment. I came here for my 22nd birthday and was so happy with everything. read more

Rainy day in the DMV area so I ordered some take out at this Thai place! I ordered through Grubhub. The food is overall good, but I think the steamed dumplings could use some more flavor or a better dipping sauce, so I am taking one star off for that. But for my main entree I got the Panang curry with chicken and it was delicious! The online menu does not say if the curry comes with steamed rice or not, but it does...I had to call to verify. The food arrived warm which was great!! I would order from here again when I am in the area and need take out options. read more

Talay Thai - 39. Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The service here is SOOOO slow. Like do not expect to get serviced in decent timing. It was unbelievably slow, y'all. That being said, the food was GOOOD. It was my first real Thai spot and I ordered the Spring Rolls, the Penang Curry, the Shrimp Rolls, and a Mai Thai. The Spring Rolls were so tasty, I didn't even offer them to the table. They were awesome! The Penang Curry with tofu was awesome - lots and lots of tofu. It was so filling, I shared the rest and it was GONE. It was very flavorful. I recommend. The Shrimp Rolls never came out, she didn't charge them. The Mai Thai came after the food, so I gave it to a birthday in the group. He said it was tasty and sweet. Would visit again for sure. But I'll come knowing they are short-staffed and will continue sitting people even when they are wayyy behind. I'll expect that and set aside a longer block of time. read more

Love coming here with my coworkers! It's always a great spot for a good lunch that doesn't take too long. The options are great, I always get the pad Thai with tofu or the mussaman curry. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. The service staff is always super busy, but they do a really great job! Can't wait to come back again with my coworkers and enjoy this little slice of Thailand in DC. read more

Best Pad Thai in DC!! All there appetizers are amazing my only complaint would be the side order of rice I received was small and even then the container wasn't full. I always go back it's my favorite Thai spot in the city! read more

Talay Thai has been one of my somewhat regular Thai places throughout the years. Unfortunately, it's more for convenience than for anything else, because there are major flaws here and it's not a consistent. I still order here but I'm very particular about what I get. When the food is good, it's solid. Not the best I've ever had, but it hits the spot. Some dishes tend to be more consistent, although even those are sometimes hit or miss. The ka prow is one of the better ones. But even then, I've had it bland, or I've had it so overly spicy that it blows my mouth out. The pad thai is okay but again, similarly inconsistent. The larb and dumplings tend to be more consistent, but even then it's hard to know. I've had larb that's good, and other times when it's bland and mostly flavorless. The dumplings are generally good but I've had some that are also just dense and tough. Some food is just consistently bad. The curries I've gotten have all been relatively bland and muted. The noodle dishes have tended to disappoint me more often than not, pad thai excepted. The one relatively consistent good is that usually delivery is prompt... Except, on the rare times, when it's not, and your food takes a long time and arrives cold. Talay Thai is a sometimes passable experience, but overall, it's not the top choice if you have other options. read more

Delicious panang, i only wish it had more vegetables in it. other than that it was very good, and a generous serving, definitely enough for two people. read more

Talay Thai - 39. Panang Curry with tofu - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a nice little place! The food was good, the prices were fair (maybe a little high), and the staff were very nice. It was also cozy and low-key as well... read more

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Great takeout. Quickest Asian delivery service in DC, especially if you call them and order directly from the restaurant instead of using a third party delivery app like Uber Eats or DoorDash. The happy hour starts in the late afternoon and goes until close. $2.50 beers and $4 select (strong) cocktails including Long Island iced teas. Can't go wrong with some affordable apps on the happy hour menu, but the pad thai is worth paying full price. It's only a block from the House office buildings, and it has a great patio to hang out on for affordable drinks with friends when it's nice out. read more

We split some crab Rangoon and Pad Thai. Both were excellent. Crab Rangoon were crispy and light and fresh. Would have liked a little more spice on Pad Thai but forgot to ask. Wish the waiter had asked us what spice level we wanted. Will definitely return. read more

I will say the food was great and happy hour is top tier! HOWEVER the service is very mediocre, I'm from the south so I'm accustomed to 5 star service. The service was very poor just order, food, and check therefore I felt a tip wasn't deserved! I payed my check and left as I'm leaving my server CHASES me out the door to ask for a tip!!! I have never in my life had this happen! It was honestly scary for a man to just ran out a store after a young lady and be overly persistent for what would've been a $4 tip! A warning to any young women going there BE CAREFUL! read more

I've been here a couple of times for lunch and it was solid. However, the last time I visited, I got takeout for dinner and the pad see-ew was terrible. Some ingredient must have been bad because it smelled very "sulfuric," almost rotten. I love Thai food and am always looking for a convenient spot so the first two visits got my hopes up (I had the tofu pad thai the first time--which was decent--and the tofu pad see-ew the second time--which was excellent). But after that last experience, I have a visceral reaction just thinking about that smell. I can't go back or recommend it. read more

Can't go wrong with talay thai happy hour. Good food and great post work vibes!!!!!!!!!

Great for the price. Drunken noodles were good. The pad see ew was good, but I wish I had gotten it with chicken instead of tofu.

I have patronized this restaurant as part of an academic group for more than 10 years. I've also eaten here on many other occasions. Until the last few years many times the party I was with were the only customers. We spent hundreds of dollars with generous tips. Today our group tried to have dinner here. I checked their website to see if they take reservations. The site said no. We arrived at the restaurant to find that all the tables were occupied or reserved. When I noted the website said no reservations the host said Oh yeah you can call. No concern for misleading information. No concern for long- term loyal customers. Etc. We spent and will continue to spend our hundreds of dollars elsewhere. read more

This has been my go-to Thai food in DC for a year. Cannot go wrong w the panang curry! read more

Talay Thai - 39. Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place USED to be so good back in the day, but now, the food has no taste what so ever. I had the fried rice with pineapples and my son had the fried rice with basil. I had about 5 pineapple chunks and there was barely any basil in my son's dish. NEITHER HAD EGG OR JUST BARELY, which gives the rice flavor. It was as if they just boiled the rice and threw some veggies on top. I spent $52 bucks, just to chuck it all out. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME GOING HERE UNLESS YOU HAVE MONEY TO LOOSE AND NOT REALLY INTERESTED IN A DECENT MEAL. Just like everyone else, this place has cut back on it's quality and now it's just CRAPPY FOOD. The saying is true, you just can't find decent food anymore unless you cook it yourself. This place can miss me in future. read more

Talay Thai - If this is basil fried rice, where is the basil???? - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Love the pad Thai and the curries. Yum! Always quick and correct too. And I love supporting a local small business. read more

I visited the Library of Congress and as I was walking back to the metro I saw this place & decide to pop in for dinner. I had the Curry Panang & it was pretty good! I enjoyed the quiet & quaintness of this restaurant! I definitely recommend. Although I may have upset the waiter when I was leaving I took a photo of outside to save this place & he followed me but only said thank you goodbye. Nevertheless great place great food! read more

Talay Thai - outside of restaurant with tables and chairs - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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