Charles Davis
Great restaurant. Service is decent and relatively timely. I got the Drunken noodles and they were delicious and very flavorful with a good spice level. The noodles were very soft. Everyone else liked what they got as well. I got an iced matcha and another mocktail which were both very good. The desserts were very good as well. Especially the creme brûlée and volcano dessert
… moreRosie Yu
This place is very busy, and while they have a wide variety of food and drinks, the overall experience felt just okay. The atmosphere leans more fusion than authentic Thai. The papaya salad was fresh but ordinary. The lychee duck curry was interesting, with a sweet note, but the duck flavor didn’t come through. Nam tok stood out the most with its spice and sticky rice pairing. The crispy pork, however, was tough to chew, though the sauce helped a little.
The restaurant is nicely decorated, but service felt rushed since they were so busy. Our server mixed up the order—bringing crispy duck instead of pork—but they corrected it quickly.
Overall, nothing we ordered really stood out to make it memorable. It’s not bad, but there are definitely better Thai restaurants around.
… moreUche Anaeto
I’ve been to this restaurant multiple times, and the food and service have always been great, but today’s experience was truly on another level. Our waiter, Shuu, was the most delightful person ever. He was full of energy, incredibly attentive, and constantly checking in to make sure we were taken care of. The food came out quickly and everything tasted so, so delicious. I tried the volcano dessert, and when I say it is one of the most unique and amazing things I’ve ever tasted, I truly mean it. This restaurant honestly deserves six out of five stars and is easily one of my top three favorite spots.
… moreLaura Filipek-Townsend
I love this place! I usually order take out (for the past 2 years) and it never disappoints. I was finally able to dine in though and it was great. Food is amazing, the drinks were delicious and beautifully presented. The service was also great, our server was really attentive. My go-to is Pad Thai and Crab Rangoons, but everything else we tried on the menu was always delicious. My only note would be, the music inside was a bit loud (however we were still able to talk comfortably, so this might be just a personal preference). 100% recommend trying this place out and I can’t wait to be back again.
… moreG MDNC
I try Thai food all over and Dok Khao is the best Thai food in the area and is one of the best Thai food restaurants period. The food is fresh, flavorful, spicy and presented well. The Massaman curry holds its own and has the perfect balance of flavors. The ambiance of the restaurant is also fantastic and the service is always good. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who loves good Thai food.
… moreMona L
Our group of 12 joined together at this popular neighborhood restaurant located in the Merriweather district in Columbia. We went on a Tuesday evening for dinner and it felt like a weekend crowd.
****Food was delicious and appetizers and main meals were well received.
**** Service was friendly and explanations about the menu and ability to tone the spice level up or down was very helpful.
****Decor without the summer decorations were cute but a bit distracting. The regular decor is bright and colorful on its own. The noise level was quite high and the volume of piped in music made carrying a normal level of conversation difficult.
I would maybe try to come back for a weekday lunch to see if it would be crowded then too however being popular is usually a case for a restaurant where the food is much enjoyed.
… moremichelle
Food was better than most other Thai I’ve had. Typical wait time on a Saturday (45 min). Parking was difficult to find due to busy area. Prices were a bit high for the level of Thai. Family friendly. Very crowded seating, difficult to have a conversation due to noise level. We would go back on a less busy day.
… moreSanjana Kolla
Such a great spot! We really enjoyed everything we ordered. The spring rolls were crispy and tasty, the street noodles were super flavorful, and the kapow fried rice was a standout. The pomogranate lemonade was refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal. The vibe was welcoming and the food hit the spot. Would definitely come back again!
… moreCarolyn Scott
Nothing but incredible things to say about this place. It’s always extremely busy. They don’t take reservations so plan accordingly. The food is amazing and the drinks can be really good and fun! Service has been good every time I’ve been. No complaints. Cute vibes and great menu.
… moreD N
My family and I love coming to this Thai restaurant and still love coming here for a while now. Even when I come pick up my mom from Springfield, Virginia we gotta take her here to dine on a Monday every now and again and. The place is always clean and organized! Food is always high quality of freshness and well seasoned and presented. We tried pretty much all the plates from their duck rolls to simply their crabmeat fried rice all so yummy. And on top of it all we love to seat at the bar when football season so we could enjoy watching while zipping on our refreshments and cocktail drinks. Every staff members are always so happy and welcoming. We really don’t just come here only for the food and atmosphere but more because we feel so welcomed and feeling so comfortable sharing our conversations together in this paths we call life.
Thank you Dok Khao! For giving us such a wonderful place to wine down and enjoy the goods
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