This place is awesome! The tastes are authentic thai with strong spices and flavors. If you're on this corner and you have the choice between Loriol Plaza and this place...I will take this every time. I reccomend the eggplant, the panang curry and the drunken noodle (pad kee mao) It's not crazy cheap, but for DC it's not that bad either. About 12$ per dish. Good Service and they are fast! read more

Oh my goodness I loved this place. Stumbled into this place with a friend for dinner and I really really enjoyed it. In addition to the usual smattering of pad Thais the menu actually had a number of dishes that I've never seen before. I got the panang because I wanted to try something new and my was it tasty. The meat was a tad drier than it should have been but I guess I took a gamble by getting the pork. The sauce though was absolutely phenomenal!! My frend's dish was also very very good. My favorite thing about his place though was the decor. Usually Thai restaurants are super kitschy with their sparkly tables and bright blue and bright green decorations everywhere. This place was different. They had what seemed to be more traditional Thai wood carvings as the decor including a wood carving of what looked like a temple. The tables were very nice thick dark wood tables. It was a very relaxing place to be. Dark and I suppose you could say more romantic than your usual Thai spot. If you're willing to go with Thai rather than generic Mexican and an hour long wait, skip laureol plaza and check out this place. So good! Oh and be warned, when the menu says spicy, they mean it!!!!! read more

Regent Thai was good with a nice ambience. Our waiter was very friendly, and we were there maybe a bit early for dinner, so the place was empty when we arrived. I started with the fresh garden rolls (always one of my favorites) and for my entree I had the grilled rainbow trout, which was stuffed with Thai herbs (meaning lemongrass and ginger and maybe also garlic) and it was really delicious. It came with rice and steamed veggies. My boyfriend started with satay and tom yum soup, and then pad see ew (with chicken) for his main dish. He liked it, but would have enjoyed it more if it had been spicier. We probably should have asked if we wanted to add a little kick to our dishes. I found the chairs here really uncomfortable, but that is just a small complaint and wouldn't stop me from going back. I recommend! read more

Because I fear making decisions of my own in a restaurant, I took the Yelp reviews and ordered the papaya salad and drunken noodle. The papaya salad was well-spiced, but the drunken noodle was mediocre at best. Small and not much flavor. Definitely had better. My friend's Pad Thai was decent though. read more

THIS IS THE STANDARD FOR EXCELLENT THAI FOOD. I can't say enough good things about this place. The service is always excellent both for in restaurant and delivery (they always remember our dog's name and give a bow before they leave!). The atmosphere is great. Beautiful decor, lovely lighting, and not too loud. The food!!! The best part! DC has good Thai food like NY has good Chinese. I would day it's our thing. But Thai Regent does it better than any place else...even the high price places and the trendy spots. Get their pad thai, pad see ewe, spring rolls, gang masamum, panang, and grag prag grao. (Sorry, butchered those names) Have fun and happy eating!! read more

Pleasantly surprised! I've probably driven past this place hundreds of times on my way to AdMo. I am glad I stopped this time. The food was great! Outdoor seating a def plus. Service was prompt and courteous as well. I will def be back again. read more

The Regent - The other 1.5 - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Fantastic restaurant! I would come back any day. I loved their vegetarian menu. It is great to see restaurants catching on to this lifestyle. I respect that. The only issue is the parking and location is a bit difficult to get to. But ya. I would highly recommend to anyone. Also, the food came out really fast :) great service! read more

This place has been there forever and is my favorite Thai place in DC. It's consistently very good. The mango sticky rice is the best in DC (and a favorite dessert of mine). I usually get the pineapple fried rice here (it's great) but everything I've had is good. They deliver on Seamless (finally) and other apps or just call. Very nice/moderately upscale brick and mortar restaurant too, located in great part of Dupont. read more

Honestly i hate to do this but this lady who runs this restaurant is super rude and always has a terrible attitude. I been coming here for over a year and just really rude every single time! Like she doesn't want your money!! read more

The decor in this place was very nice and the staff was pretty decent . The food was just ok to me, nothing made my mouth water and made me think that I had to return as soon as possible. Appetizer: 1. Kanom Jeeb (Steamed dumplings with shrimp, crab, pork and chestnuts). I didn't care for this at all and found it a tad on the bland side. I had to use the dipping sauce for the shrimp appetizer to add a little kick to it. 2. Goong Tod Mun (minced shrimp deep fried and served with sweet chilli sauce.) This was better than the dumpling but again you must have it with the sauce otherwise it's very bland. Main: 1. Gra Prao Ped( Stir-fried Crispy boneless Duck with sweet basil in chili garlic sauce) The duck was delicious, crispy on the outside tender and juicy on the inside. The chilli garlic sauce was a bit overwhelming though, it seemed more like tons of garlic chopped with peppers and put on a plate and lights you up if you take a mouthful of it. I skipped the sauce and ate the duck alone. 2. Cashew Chicken. This was the best thing we had on the table. The chunks of chicken were again tender and juicy with a nice crust and packing lovely flavors, we left nothing on this plate. Cocktail: Regent Mai Tai. This was a tasty drink and it was clear that it contained alcohol. However all we could taste was pineapple juice and Bacardi, not my idea of a mai tai. So like I said it was ok, I wouldn't go out of my way to have food there though. read more

Regent has the best Thai food in town. Simple dishes, quality food, with a lot of flavor (a special nod to the Tom Yum soup). The only down side is that the acoustics of the restaurant are horrible. Get a seat outside if you can. Luckily the place is large enough inside that it's rarely crowded. However, the place is like an echo chamber so when it's packed it's just a room of noise. But it's a room of noise with really good food. read more

This is my favorite Thai restaurant in DC. I seldom stray from my regular which is Tom Kha Gai soup with a side order of rice and a plate of Chicken pad thai. I typically eat all my soup and rice and then about 1/3 of my pad thai. Which means I have lunch for the next day and room in mah belly for a Thai Iced Tea. Win-win situation. read more

Ate here on a Friday night with some friends. Their panang curry was delicious and spicy. Their green curry which is usually my favorite, as well as the most spicy was weak, not spicy, and just plain ok. The basil rolls, or fresh spring rolls, were good and you do get two large ones, though for the price I'd like a shrimp or two thrown in. Finally the Pad Thai was good, and sure to be an American crowd favorite. Atmosphere is very nice and there is a small section outside that's perfect for a good cafe view on a nice day. The mixed drinks are top notch. Service was a bit absentminded but very nice, and attentive. read more

This place is great! It's definitely one of the best Thai places I've ever been to food-wise. I've probably eaten in 3 or 4 times and I've had take out at least 10 times. The atmosphere is nice but nothing spectacular. The service is usually a little off. The prices are reasonable but the portions are pretty light. The food is fantastic though. I ordered the Chicken Panang Curry one night for take out and had the leftovers for lunch the next day. They were so good, I actually ordered an entire additional order so I could have even more for lunch. The salad with peanut dressing is also excellent as is the Ginger Chicken dish. read more

My boyfriend and I lucked into stumbling into this place when everything else had waits of over an hour in the area on a saturday night. We were seated right away and had one of my favorite meals thus far in DC! I would definitely recommend the red curry! read more

Not busy at all tonight. Very fair prices and great quality. Had the Kanom Jeeb (steamed dumplings) and Pad ginger chicken. Would definately come back to try other dishes. read more

The Regent - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good, but pricey. Their thai iced tea was good, but it was served in a mug instead of a typical glass. The dish I had was tasty, but it's not the best thai food I've had, and given their prices it made it less value as well. Overall the experience was good, however, and so was their decor. read more

Delicious food, beautiful setting. Lots of options for vegetarians. Good drinks. Ambience is amazing.

Below average food - way too sweet! Prices seemed normal at around $12 an entree but I wouldn't recommend the place unless they up their game. I won't be back. The outdoor seating is nice. read more

I love this place! They are my go-to Thai spot in the city. The pad see ew is the best I've had in the city and I LOVE their Thai iced tea! They do great carry out so def would recommend ordering from them as it gets colder out! read more

Best Thai food around. The crispy duck and the seafood pad Thai are particularly wonderful. Fast, free delivery if you live nearby.

Wonderful little thai restaurant between adams morgan and dupont. I eat here about once every couple weeks, its a short walk from where I live in adams morgan, or if i'm feeling extra lazy that day they deliver for free (and speedy i might add). ps - if you order they insist on giving you a bunch of soda... i don't drink soda but my roomie appreciates the freebies. I typically order the tom kha which is just right in terms of spice and thickness. Too many thai places either make it too thick or too watery, both of which ruin the goodness of this simple soup. If i don't order the tom kha, then i definitely order the dumplings. I'm not sure why but i'm addicted to these little treasures and the sauce that comes with it. The pad thai is good, you can ask them to make it of any spice level that you like (i ask for thai spicy, they say are you sure, i say yes). The papaya salad is good, pad prik, chicken pad gra prao, and curry's are all good. I can't vouch for the rice dishes as I'm not a huge fan of these, but i've seen lots of people order and seem to like them. Long story short, really tastey thai place with very good service. The owner is super nice and is typically there in the evenings. read more

BEST THAI FOOD IN ALL OF D.C. I mean it - over the past 4 years I have ordered food from Regent more than any other restaurant in D.C. The pad eggplant with chicken is the best Thai dish I have ever had and the staff is super friendly and helpful. read more

Best Thai in Dupont! Be aware of the peppers, though. They're not kidding. When it says 2 peppers, it means REALLY REALLY hot! The food here is well conceived and the portions are the right size. The prices are right for the quality and quantity you get. The menu is large and there should be something for everyone. The venue is larger than the average Dupont restaurant but the outdoor seating is smaller than I'd like. It's hard to get a seat out there but it's well worth it when you do, especially on a Friday or Saturday nights in the late spring and summer to watch the heavy traffic on 18th Street between Dupont and Adams Morgan. Great location goes without saying. Unfortunately, parking is a big issue as there's no lot for the restaurant. Take a cab or use public transportation to get here. read more

Pretty good! The Shrimp Toast was AMAZING!!!! We ordered the Bird of Paradise cocktail which was very nice...like a mimosa gone tropical :-) For the entrees we had Pla Neung Manao (rockfish) and Phi Phi Island (shrimp, crab meat and scallops). The waiter recommded the Pla Neung Manao when I said I liked steamed fish...it was good, but being a Thai restaurant I was expecting a little bit more flavor. It ended up being a bit bland so wasn't crazy about it. The Phi Phi Island on the other hand was pretty good...full of flavor and a little bit of a spice kick. Overall, very pleased with the dimmed atmosphere, prices were extremely reasonable and the food was good. Will definitely go back! read more

The drunken noodles were sooo good- pretty spicy, noodles and veggies were perfect. Reminiscent of my old drunken noodles place in San Diego...The Panang with chicken was great (not overly sweet/peanuty like some other places), also the chicken satay. The pad see ew with beef was good. The beef was tender but the dish could've been a tad bit less salty. The service was excellent. Drinks and food arrived promptly and the server was very sweet. read more

First time there tonight. I liked the decorations, very cool/calm vibe, nice ambience. Ordered a duck dish... To my dismay, my duck was dry, chewy, and they did not render the fat off, so there was a thick layer of fat on top of my chewy breasts. Chewy breasts. HA. Anyway... great flavors, but the duck was not cooked properly. My two friends got Drunken Chicken and Pad Thai, which they loved. I'd probably try another dish, but I left very disappointed over lame duck. Oh and the service is very slow, so if you're impatient..not the place for you. I'll go back only because the other 2 dishes were really good. read more

This may be one of my favorite restaurants in DC. It's delicious, close to home, nicely done up, and doesn't make me wince when I see the check. I had the vegetarian drunken noodle and mango and sticky rice, and both were amazing. The veggies were a little on the soggy side, but there were a lot of them, and the tofu wasn't as silky as I like mine, but the flavors were all there. Note that even though it had two "peppers," it wasn't especially hot, so if you're into spicy food, you should probably request them to make it hotter. The mango and sticky rice was on this adorable little flower dish, and there were these little bits of crunchy rice or something on top. I could probably eat it all day if it weren't for the fact that my stomach only has so much space in it. If you like your Thai food more skillfully prepared and have a bit more complexity in flavor than Thaitanic or *shudder* Sala Thai but don't want to shell out the money for Thai X-ing, this is definitely the place to go. read more

Excellent service, air conditioned, and killer spring rolls. The food is inventive, but not necessarily authentic. They really tone down the spices; so, ask for spicy if you want solid flavor in the curry, papaya salad, etc. Finally, the papaya salad portions were super small.... read more

Regent is an above average Thai restaurant with a nice atmosphere and lots of outdoor seating. It is convenient, quiet, and affordable with good food and service. This place has been in the neighborhood for at least five years (probably longer). I have dined there several times although my most recent visit was the first in quite a while. I was satisfied with the food both quality and quantity and overall I had a nice time. I enjoy the cool, shadowy ambience a lot and the panang was tasty although the spring rolls were only ok. read more

Yes, the smell is a little off when you first walk in, but a lot of places in AdMo have that. Really loved the decor and the art on wooden menu covers. Food was great, but nothing super unique or special about it. Would go if I'm in the area but wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

This place awesome!! From SF Bay Area and loved staying near here and coming to this restaurant etc... Red Curry Veggies Yum :-)

Very nice place to drop dine in and food is very tasty. Service was very prompt and great.

Excellent flavors and attentive, efficient service! A two minute walk from the Washington Hilton. We enjoyed the chicken satay and spring roll appetizers, cashew chicken, and my absolute favorite, num tok, was deliciously perfect!! read more

The Regent - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I got the Pad Gra Prao with shrimp. It was the perfect amount of spicy and I like my food VERY hot. My boyfriend got the basil fried rice which he really enjoyed. Even the green tea was great. read more

I'd been to Regent Thai once before (good experience) ordered takeout once (blandest pad thai ever which I'm still confused about) and last Friday a friend and I were craving thai to end our week so we headed out to Regent Thai. We ordered the garden herbs rolls - they were fresh and typical garden rolls. The peanut sauce was amazing - I was literally licking my fingers afterwards. Probably the highlight of the meal. I had the Pad Ginger and my friend had the Basil Chicken - we both cleaned our plates. I'd have Pad Ginger at a lot of thai places and this was typical - it didn't disappoint but basically the same dish you can get anywhere. The restaurant itself was nice - clean, kind of dark and quiet which was nice. The tables are a little small and close together but like I said, it wasn't crowded so no problem. Pretty sure this is going to become my default neighborhood thai place and I would definitely bring friends here again. read more

Good food but a little pricey. We went on a Friday night at dinner time and the restaurant was practically empty and there was no music so the atmosphere was a little weird and a bit awkward. read more

Awesome Thai food in DC! there for a conference and stumbled upon this unassuming spot and it was the real deal!

Excellent Thai food restaurant. Quick and courteous service. Food prepared with special care and presented with perfect temperature. Everything we ordered were attractively designed and tasted delicious. This is one of the places that I would recommend my friends and family to visit. read more

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Yum! This dimly lit resturaunt is suited more for dining in in its decor and food presentation than for a quick grab and go. The lunch crowd was lacking (which initially had me worried), but the food was spot on. Green papaya salad was refreshing and has a light heat. Small gripe-there are several large chunks of lettuce under the papaya salad that have to be cut into smaller pieces before they can be eaten. Drunken noodles has just enough sauce for the noodles to slip easily apart. Seafood version has plenty of squid, shrmip, and scallop with a mussel thrown in. Very low heat as ordered. Despite there being very few people in the resturaunt, the server was attentive. I'll be back to try more from their menu. read more