This Thai restaurant is the best in the city. Their food is consistently flavorful, fresh, and…read moredelicious. The service is timely and effective. Plus, the ambience is a mix of relaxation and class. I ordered the Lychee Martini to start, followed by the Tom Yum Fried Rice with Shrimp. It was cold, fresh, and so flavorful. Plus, it packed a punch. Although I normally eat the pork belly with fried rice, I decided to go with the Tom Yum Fried Rice with Shrimp, which did not disappoint. The freshness and spicy/sour flavors really delight the pallet. Plus, the pepper tray provides vinegar and hot sauces to supplement, if needed. The owner not only cares about the quality of the food in this restaurant, but about his customers and the community. I haven't visited for a while, and the staff still remembered my standard order. That attention to detail is something that makes people feel appreciated and want to come back again and again. Kudos to Baan Siam for their success year over year!

Amazing Thai food at this restaurant. Got the green mango Salad, chicken wings, khao soi, and beef…read morecurry. The mango salad was delicious, I could eat that all day. The khao soi had good flavor, and it came with rice. The chicken wings were for my son, he said they were the best wings he's ever had. The beef curry had good flavor, but the beef was a bit overcooked. Service was a little bit of a miss. When the waiter first came, he asked us for our food order. However, we wanted to order drinks first. I was able to order my cocktail, however, the waiter left before anyone else at my table could speak to order a beverage. Food came out very quickly. This is not the type of place where you would want to enjoy drinks and food over a period of time. However, if you are super hungry, your food will definitely get to you quickly. Restaurant was crowded, but not super loud. Overall, I would come back for the food, I just wish that I could have more time to enjoy my restaurant experience.

Great food! Service is fast! And Ambience is very diverse! The waiter was very attentive and gave…read moreus a white glove service!

Spicy shrimp basil fried rice very good. Good saltiness, spicy, and savory…read more Chicken Penang curry very good Duck Penang curry very good. Next time I will try with beef Penang curry. Mango sticky rice SUPER GOOD. They use purple sticky rice. The sweetness pair with the mango just hit the right spot! We are happy campers. Good job!

I ventured to DC's Columbia Heights to get some authentication Laotian food…read more Getting seating here on Friday or Saturday nights can be tricky. You can try to walk in. I recommend booking your table online via open table. If you encounter a long wait, I suggest placing a takeout order there. Service was fabulous given how busy they were. My favorites to order her are the naem khao, sai qua, and the muu haeng. Everything is so good here you really can't go wrong. The experience here makes me want to visit Laos or I'll just have to come back to Thip Khao to get my Laotian fix.

The excellent reviews for Thip Khao are definitely justified. The food was great. My favorite was…read morethe crispy rice salad (naem khao), which was as good as I've had it at my favorite places (Rainbow Thai in chicago). The pad phet paa (crispy catfish) and Mee Kathi were great as well. I was disappointed that the default spice level was very low, but they were nice enough to provide fresh chilis to make up for that and tell me to ask for Lao spicy next time! The only thing I didn't like was the Chicken laab, so I'll skip that next time.

What a wonderful spot! Not only is the decor inviting and interesting, but the food is amazing as…read morewell. We had the duck roll, spring roll, curry puffs, and the crab fried rice. We liked all of the appetizers, but the crab fried rice was the star of the show. Easily the best one I've had since it had plenty of lump crab meat. They also have a full bar and make some tasty drinks. 5 stars well deserved!

Great Vibe... very good food…read more I am coming from LA and surprising to find this place with extremely great Thai food

needed a fried rice, and they offered a gluten free soy sauce option. good little place to walk…read moreinto! great staff!

My friend and I visited this restaurant For lunch. I couldn't help but order the edamame, spicy and…read morethe veggie ramen. The edamame was divine. The veggie ramen was fairly good. I could tell the tofu wasn't marinated prior to preparation, but that's a personal preference. My friend really enjoyed the Shrimp Fried Rice. The service was very friendly and prompt. I appreciated the intimate environment and quick service.

Good quality Thai food at reasonable prices. The dishes were rich in layer and satisfying…read more Corn Fritter: An equisute and interesting appetizer. Corn coated in a thin layer of tempura batter, fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, showcasing its natural sweetness and slightly chewy texture. It was somewhat like a Chinese yumi-lao玉米烙 but more moist. The most surprising thing was that despite being entirely vegetarian food, it has the sweetness and meaty texture of fried shrimp paste. The sweet and sour sauce is similar to the Thai sweet chili sauce commonly found in China, but thinner. Served in a small cup, it looked like a cup of black tea, making it more refreshing. Grilled Pork Neck: Very different from pork neck in Chinese Thai cuisine; it's more like Cantonese char-siu叉燒. The pork neck was very well marinated and grilled to a very tender perfection, with a rich and smooth honey aroma, and a subtle wine aftertaste, but it was slightly too sweet for me. Nam Jin Jaew was primarily composed of the tangy kick of lime and the savory saltiness of fish sauce, complemented by the mild spiciness of bird's eye chili, the special fragrance of cilantro, and the sweetness of palm sugar, with a subtle hint of smokiness. It was refreshing on the whole, and incredibly layered - I fell in love with it instantly. Tom Saab Soup: It looked light, but it was surprisingly spicy and sour! The ribs were very fresh, all marbled with fat and lean meat, stewed until incredibly tender, allowing you to taste the natural aroma of the meat. The sourness was subtle, clear, and mild, with a base of lemongrass fragrance that added even more depth. My friend thoughtfully ordered it mildly spicy, but in the end, it just felt like it lacked a kick. Mango Sticky Rice: The best mango sticky rice I've ever had! The sticky rice was cooked to perfect texture and warmth, absorbing the coconut milk flawlessly - neither too watery nor too dry. The first taste was the fragrance of glutinous rice, followed by the sweetness of coconut milk, and a refreshing, slightly tart mango to cut through the richness. Thai Iced Tea: Too much condensed milk, excessively sweet. My friend said it was much sweeter than the last time she had it. Was this a change in the recipe, or did the quality control need improvement? Donsak is a district in Surat Thani, Thailand, and also the hometown of the restaurant's co-owner and manager, Boom, where she was born and raised. The restaurant's introduction states: "When she left for the US, Boom didn't know she wouldn't get to see her home again for many years - and she still hasn't. Donsak is a way around that." No wonder what truly touches the heart, is indeed the taste of love and home.

Great prices! Especially for DC. Service was very good and the menu is huge! Not the biggest…read morerestaurant but there is outdoor seating when it's nice out. Cocktails: Lemongrass: Like a French 75, I enjoyed this. Passion fruit Marg: Not as passion fruity as I would like, but still enjoyable. Gyoza: Great sauce, good flavor, 5 pieces. Corn fritter: This was interesting and unique. Like healthy sweet popcorn of sorts. Crispy tofu: Not very crispy, I didnt love the flavor of the tofu, sauce was very good. Chive cake: No one enjoyed this. Drunken noodle w/ pork: Solid version with good flavor. Nothing revolutionary, but a good dish. Green curry w/ chicken: I really liked this, quite tasty and a healthy portion of chicken. Nam Kao Tod: Excellent pork dish! Really tasted like Thailand. Som Tam Chaos: Everyone loved this papaya salad. The spice builds up even though it isn't very spicy initaly. One of my favorites. Mango sticky rice: This was devoured quick but I would have liked a little more condensed milk on the rice.

I dropped by this past weekend after the open widows beckoned me. I walk by all of the time, but…read moresurprisingly have never had the chance to eat here. I love the colorful decor and the woman behind the bar was hustling - she was playing the role of hostess and bartender all at once and never missed a beat! I ordered chicken satay, because I just wanted a little bit of a protein snack to hold me over for a bit. It was good - pretty standard and what I expected. But after seeing the person next to me order the Claypot Noodles, I placed that order to go. I loved the dish - light, but still flavorful and filling with a decent amount of fresh crabmeat sprinkled on top. I would definitely order it again.

One of the best Thai joints in town, and they have really stood the test of time - open about 9…read moreyears now! First, they have really cool decor. The name is lit up in huge letters, and the whole space is a neon and turquoise rainbow, it's very striking. The space is small, but they turn tables fast. I have not needed a reservation when I have visited. Even better: the food. The shrimp bikini is a great starter, so simple and yet not found at a lot of the other Thai spots in DC. My second fave is the moo ping pork skewers with fish sauce. The entrees are a wide mix of Thai classics. The best in my book is the kapow with minced chicken. I love that you can get minced chicken as the protein option. This dish is full of flavor, with fresh chili & garlic stir fried with red pepper, basil, and string beans. Real good. I have never had a bad dish here. Highly recommended!

To give context, I come from Southeast Asia. Thailand was one of the countries I frequented A LOT!…read more The food at Rim Tang is by far the best Thai food I have tried in America so far (and I've lived here 18 years). Women owned and mother and son run, the chef was a street vendor in Thailand and her dishes are authentically Thai. Don't expect the watered down over sweetened version you get at most Thai restaurants. Her dishes take you across the world tomorrow a country known for its gastronomy. We started with the shrimp chips with Nam Prik Ong. It's basically ground beef stir friend with a spicy sauce and served with shrimp chips that you put the meat on. Outstanding and they will lower the spice level on request. The spring rolls were good too. For mains we had the tom yum soup and the special which was Chinese broccoli with crispy pork. Again, cooked to perfection. Food was served quickly. The restaurant is down a side street and the decor is very quaint. Give it a try and long may it last! Note : photos don't do the food justice as it was so good we started eating before taking the photo!

I had a very unusual experience at Rimtang. I had dinner with a friend at 6:30 pm on a Friday in…read morethe summer -- basically prime time for any restaurant. I don't understand, though, how a restaurant could be out of so many dishes so early on a Friday -- but at least three different entrees we tried to order were "out." In fact, the restaurant has four house specialities, of which they were out of two of them. The house specials! One that was out was fish curry. They clearly have curry since other items on menu are curry. And they have seafood. Why would they not be able to mix the two? There were other items on the menu that were not available. My meal was relatively bland. I had Kad Praw with ground chicken. Other than the rice and chicken, I'm not sure there was anything else in the bowl. Almost no basil, no vegetables other than two cucumber slices as garnish. It wasn't bad, but nothing special. Oddly, the table has a table cloth but paper napkins. That seems an unusual choice for a restaurant that has relatively expensive dishes for a Thai restaurant. And my beer was served in a can with no glass. Very odd. Overall it wasn't a bad experience. The service was good and server was friendly. But something seemed very off with a restaurant out of so many items on a Friday evening.

Stopped in at the last minute to support this neighborhood gem with a friend who lives just a block…read moreaway. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We were both surprised to see the restaurant completely full on a Wednesday evening -- which truly speaks volumes about its popularity and quality. I had a minor issue with my dish, but I later realized I could have asked for the meat to be cooked to my preference. That was on me. Kudos to the entire team for being super accommodating and creating such a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Seems like a nice place. But I didn't order food. I felt a little rushed when I was there. So I…read moredecided to leave.

The food was great. The service was decent. The restaurant was neat and clean. It was a little…read morepricey, I paid $30 for a banh mi sandwich, 2 fresh shrimp summer rolls, and a strawberry tea. I loved the tea. And it was crowd but I got my food fast. This was a Vietnamese restaurant

I came here with my girlfriend for a casual meal while we were visiting from out of state and…read morecraving some Vietnamese food. Before we even walked into the restaurant, we were informed that the left entrance door had been broken for quite some time. Since we had a double baby stroller with us, getting inside was a bit of a challenge and not exactly the best first impression. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 3/5 Service - 3/5 Food - 3/5 Parking - Street Parking Atmosphere - The restaurant feels a bit old and dated and could probably use some updating. Interestingly, while the dining room definitely shows its age, the ordering system is modern and up to date. The contrast between the two was pretty noticeable. Service - Service was just okay. This is more of a casual setup where customers place their orders at the counter and the staff bring the food out when it's ready. There wasn't really anything memorable, either good or bad, about the service experience. What We Ordered - -Spring Rolls (Good) -Pho Dac Biet (Special Beef Pho) - The flavor was good overall, but the broth was only lukewarm when it arrived. A bowl of pho really needs to be piping hot, so this took away from the experience. -Grilled Pork Rice Plate - The pork was a bit too salty for my taste and was just okay overall. Final Thoughts - This was an average dining experience. The food was decent, the service was adequate, and the atmosphere was nothing particularly special. Nothing stood out enough to make me want to go out of my way to return, but I also wouldn't discourage others from trying it if they're already in the area. There are simply other Vietnamese restaurants nearby that I would be more inclined to visit first.