This restaurant was hidden in plain sight. I go to the French restaurant that is next door quite a bit and never recognized this place, but it's a new spot. Today I had the pad z-u, chicken wontons, and spring rolls. The pad z-u was great, wontons super crispy like I like them and the spring rolls weren't the best. The inside was mushy. The service was great. They sat me in the far left area which was great because it was much cooler. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the food, and me and my sister were in a rush but they made our food fast. Lovely space! They are celebrating their 1 year anniversary in August so come see them. read more

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We had a really nice time trying Laotian food! The service was very friendly and welcoming. The waiter gave us some recommendations. I got a glass noodle dish, and it was very delicious. The portion was generous. My husband got something that the waiter recommended as a traditional Laotian dish. It had mushrooms and veggies, and it was very good! We came home with some leftovers. The mango sticky rice was amazing! I would definitely recommend Zom Tum. Great spot for Laotian and Thai. read more

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Zom Tum is a solid option if you are in the area. The staff were attentive throughout the meal, which made for a smooth and enjoyable experience. I went with the khao soi and found it to be well-portioned and full of flavor. The Thai iced tea leaned a bit on the sweeter side, but still felt balanced enough to enjoy alongside the meal. Overall, a good spot that is definitely worth checking out if you are nearby. read more

Zom Tum - khao soi - Laotian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I wished I dined here as the interior was cute, but had to get takeout. I placed my order online, and it only took 20 minutes to pick up my order. It was quite speedy. Food-wise... my mild chicken pad thai order was pretty good. The sauce was pretty good and the noodles didn't taste anything out of the ordinary. I will call out that this pad thai order was probably the most expensive I've had in dc... I wouldn't rush coming back here, but it's good nonetheless read more

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If we lived within a few blocks of Zom Tum we'd be stopping by at least every other week. The vibe is so right, the service is excellent and the food well ... it's just plain YUMMY! The Tom Yum soup had a little kick but was filled with fresh ingredients... really filled... I almost licked the bowl! The entrees were large and just as delicious! I loved the music choices and if I didn't have a train to catch I would have stayed longer in this attractive dining oasis. The bar looked enticing but that darn train. Next time I'm the Nation's Capitol I just might be catching a ride to Zom Tum ... really a perfect dinner after a long work day!! read more

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Per a friend's recommendation, I popped into Zom Tum to order takeout on a Wednesday evening around 6 p.m. A kind staff member helped me right away and within 15 minutes, I was out the door with our food. Everything we ordered came in hearty portions and full of flavor. The spicy basil fried rice was excellent. My eight-year-old daughter devoured the fried rice with chicken. My wife loved the drunken noodles with chicken and the larb. The tom yum soup was delicious. For dessert, the mango and sticky rice was excellent. The space itself is the old Joselito space along Pennsylvania Avenue SE near the Eastern Market Metro. There's bar seating and a large dining room with tables. read more

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Haven't tried the food yet but the drunken noodles have my name on it!! Was walking by after the eastern market farmers and decided to grab a Thai Iced Coffee. Phenomenal. No notes. Gimme 14 more of em immediately!!! read more

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Zom Tum is an excellent Thai place in southeast DC. The vibes inside Zom Tum are modern, clean and bright. It wasn't too busy but it was cold outside. I ordered the Khao Soi. The curry is thick and very savory, with spice that is present but not overpowering. It has a good texture in that it feel thin enough to keep eating. The egg noodles have a great texture, crunchy on top over the noodles and then separately, it is soft underneath the curry Red raw onions, green onions, and cilantro are all excellent. The sour veggies provide a great contrast to the rest of the dish. The number of different vegetables stood out The meat-to-noodle ratio is good, and there is plenty of meat. Though maybe it felt a bit less seasoned than the rest of the food. The quality is high for the $24 price point. The service is very fast and very attentive, with food arriving in about 5 to 10 minutes. Definitely would come back. read more

Zom Tum - Khao Soi - Laotian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What a great spot! Very good Laos/Thai food. Busy, but the team were non-stop. I took the recommendation of the staff member and ordered the Siamese Krapow. The perfect spice that hits, but does not overwhelm! I absolutely would come back next time I'm in the DC area. Shout out to the crew member at Trader Joe's for recommending. read more

Zom Tum - Siamese Krapow with Beef. - Laotian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Thai food is one of my favorites and I was craving it on a Friday night. My friends and I found Zom Tum in the nearby Eastern Market neighborhood. Street parking is available and at that time of night it was abundant. The restaurant has a charming bistro type of vibe with marble tops and cafe style chair with fresh flowers on each. The menu is plentiful with choices of known favorites and even some unique offerings like Gang Ohm a Laotian style curry. I'm always concerned about getting a true vegetarian option without fish or oyster sauce. Best part the waiter and staff aware of vegetarian and vegan options and they are willing to make nearly any dish with that option. We ordered the springs rolls (3 per order), the Green curry with Tofu and vegetables and the basil fried rice. Everything came out hot, fresh and tasty. Only issue we had was the green curry was clearly missing salt and even some spice. We ordered it medium but it was completely lacking any spice. They provided us with a spice tray so we can make it spicer, even after that it was lacking, so it must have been the salt. Nonetheless the food was good, service was personable, they are accommodating to vegans /vegetarians, and it's nearby! I'm definitely coming here again. read more

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We stopped there for happy hour. Tried one of each item on their happy hour menu. Great food, great service really nice folks. The place was not too populated when we got there so we could have a nice conversation. Right off PennAvenue, I would highly recommend trying it out. read more

Drunken Noodle is pretty tasty. Service is friendly and attentive. Ambiance is clean and simple. I think there may be some Laotian options as well. I find the place a little pricy, but most of DC is overpriced. The food is great for Capitol Hill. read more

Zom Tum - Drunken Noodle - Laotian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We stumbled upon this spot near Eastern Market and loved it. The prices are reasonable, and the service is wonderfully friendly. 5*We tried the Pad Thai: it was perfect, with noodles cooked just right. 3*The Papaya Salad: it was a bit too spicy for us, but very fresh. A great find with delicious food. We can't wait to go back and try more dishes! read more

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We had a great meal at ZomTum. They have a variety of Lao and Thai dishes, though mostly Thai. The standout dishes were the nam khao (crispy rice salad) and surprisingly the veggie fried rice. The service was friendly and the waitstaff was helpful with good dish recommendations. A wonderful restaurant in Eastern Market. read more

We were in Eastern Market and came here to try some Thai food. We started off with spring rolls, which were really good. We also got two entrees to share: one Noodle and one curry. Both were super flavorful and hit the spot. The service was great and the food came out pretty quickly. The only complaint is that we felt like the entrees could have been a little bigger. read more

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Had a great lunch at Zom Tum. Steve and the rest of the staff were friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. The food was excellent. I especially loved the eggplant dish. Can't wait to go back! read more

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The food was delicious and the atmosphere is so soothing and beautiful. But what really stands out is the service. I don't recall the last time I have experienced service this amazing. Oh, and don't skip the mango sticky rice (sorry no pic because we destroyed it). read more

Zom Tum - Green curry! Yum!! - Laotian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Fantastic addition to the neighborhood. Great service, tasty and authentic cuisine, and decent prices. Who could ask for more? read more

Zom Tum - ZT Combo - Laotian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Last night's meal was disappointing. I started with a flaming volcano. Yes, it flamed, but it didn't have much flavor. Then we had 2 appetizers. The pinky (shrimp spring rolls) were fine, but the chicken wonton consisted of too much crispy wontons. The biggest disappointment was the sweet & sour entree with pork. I'll never get it again because the pork was fatty & it didn't have much flavor. The service was under par as well. We waited way too long to get our check. read more

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Really excellent restaurant. Great combination of both well-known Thai dishes that are well executed, as well as some very new and different Laotian dishes with innovative and surprising flavors. Extremely authentic in an excellent location with warm and attentive service. Stay for dessert - Their homemade coconut ice cream is outstanding! read more

Zom Tum - Kana Moo Grob - crispy pork belly - Laotian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Amazing food and just all around great vibes. Service was so good and everyone was nice and helpful! read more

Zom Tum - Laotian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Service was outstanding! Nice selection of drinks as well. The chive dumplings were fantastic. Overall, great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Zom Tum - Siam Kaprow - Laotian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yummy! Very fresh, flavorful, and Thai spicy if you ask. Left very full and satisfied. Great new addition to the neighborhood. read more

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This was my first time here. The staff was so welcoming and attentive, but not in a cloying manner. I really enjoyed my Drunken Woon Sen, but my friend the eggplant dish and that was delicious too. I think I'll order that next time. If you like dumplings, the chive dumplings are perfect and vegetarian. We don't usually get dessert but a friend urged us to get the Mango Sticky Rice. It is addictive! The dining rooms are colorful and comfortable. read more

Zom Tum - Drunken Woon Sen: cellophane noodles, chili-garlic basil, bell pepper, onion - Laotian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was great, service was super attentive. We had a wonderful lunch here during the week.

We had a wonderful lunch at Zom Tum at 660 Pennsylvania Ave SE! Standouts for us were the Eggplant entree and the Dunken Woon Sen (cellophane noodles, chili garlic basil and so much more). Leave room for the fabulous Mango Sticky Rice!!! read more

Zom Tum - Mango Sticky Rice -- enough to share! - Laotian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Zom Tum is nothing short of spectacular! This Laos-Thai bistro is the kind of place you stumble upon once and immediately know you've found something special. The portions are generous, the flavors are electrifying, and the menu brilliantly balances inventive specialties with beloved classics. My family visited for lunch and enjoyed a feast of Chive Dumplings, Siamese Krapow, Pad Z-U, ZT Suki Haeng, Panang Curry, Kana Moo Gron, a specialty sausage, and Mixed Vegetables. Everything arrived quickly and tasted incredible. Each dish was fresh and bursting with flavor. Absolutely delicious! Both the Mango Sticky Rice and Fried Banana with ice cream we shared for dessert were sweet endings to a great meal. Zom Tum is a cozy and inviting place. It has neighborhood family-friendly vibes, but also would be a good fit for a date night, a casual meal with friends, or solo diners. It feels like a place that soon will have a large crowd of repeat visitors and "regulars." The servers were as nice as could be - attentive, helpful, and kind. Zom Tum is a wonderful addition to the Eastern Market neighborhood! read more

OMG incredible authentic flavors - and such attentive service. I ventured away from my normal favorites and now have new favorites. Bar and dining room eating areas - perfect for any mood. Kris K. read more

Went to ZomTum with a group of girlfriends on a Wednesday night - and had the most amazing time. The food was absolutely delicious and the service top notch. We shared Nam Khao Todd (crispy rice salad), Pad Z-U, Pad Thai, Panang Curry. All amazing! The steamed dumplings are excellent too. But the real show stopper was the fried banana and coconut ice cream for dessert. I will definitely be eating there again! read more

We ordered Saturday night takeout which, admittedly, is not the best way to assess a new restaurant, but the food was excellent nevertheless. We had the crispy rice salad, papaya salad, tom yum soup, green curry, and drunken noodles. The latter two dishes are my yardstick for testing new Thai restaurants, and both were very tasty. Great to have a quality Thai/laos spot on the Hill. Will be back soon for the sit-down restaurant experience. read more

The food was delicious, spicy but not too much. The service was warm, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant is quiet, with soft, atmospheric music, which I thought was very pleasant and non-intrusive. I really enjoyed dinner at Zom Tum! read more

We had a wonderful experience with lively server - and math PhD - Steve! On the food side the spicy eggplant was delicious as well as the coconut ice cream, specially made with imported Thai coconut milk and produced locally. Thank you for the lovely meal and warm welcome. read more

The server was very lovely and nice. The food not so much tofu was a sappy sponge fish and vegetables were straight out of the freezer. They brought me a cocktail with a glass, literally half full sadly I don't think this place will last there's never anyone in there because the food just isn't good read more

Just tried Zom Tom! Thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered! Beautifully presented food and very attentive service by the staff (ask for Neon!) Must tries: the Nom khao Todd (uniquely tasty), Pad Z-U (some of the freshest noodles I've ever had), and Siamese kaprow (perfectly seasoned with a smidge of heat). Super enjoyable experience - you won't be disappointed! No pics as we were a little hungry. Next time- also has nice offerings for lunch and happy hour. Give it a go- I'm coming back and I live in NOVA. 'Nuff said! read more

The food was fantastic. The restaurant atmosphere was awesome. Great food and great atmosphere.

Absolutely amazing!!! Everything was spectacularly delicious. Appetizers were fantastic, Main dishes were superb, and the dessert was off the charts! read more

Tried restaurant for the first time - carry-out. Food was all fresh, interesting and full of flavor. Nice interior and lots of people eating in. Everyone on staff couldn't have been nicer. read more

We loved the food , esp the Laotian salad and the dumplings. You must try the fried banana dessert, too! The service was attentive and friendly. Parking was easy too. read more

We ordered the Kana Moo Grob (crispy pork belly and broccoli) and the Kaprow (spicy basil, pepper, onion) dishes for delivery. Both were excellent. Portions are a bit smaller than other restaurants but those two dishes were enough for two adults. We definitely plan to dine in at the restaurant in the near future. So glad to have this restaurant nearby! read more

Visited last eve for the 1st time. Very authentic dishes - different from more Americanized Thai places. Panang curry, Pad Thai and Nam Khoa Todd were our favorites. Staff was great and decor is fun/lively. read more