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This sleek & modern eatery showcases spicy Laotian dishes & classic cocktails with an exotic twist.
Hours
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–10 PM |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3462 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 387-5426
Website: http://www.thipkhao.com/
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Reviews
Elissa H
3.5 stars rounding up to 4
Overall a positive experience. The food is extremely flavorful but very salty. Ordered quite a variety of items and all but 1 dish was too salty to eat on its own so it was packed to go. Leftovers were amazing paired with bland noodles and rice white.
The dessert was the highlight of the meal.
I’d go back again to explore the noodle dishes.
… moreOverall a positive experience. The food is extremely flavorful but very salty. Ordered quite a variety of items and all but 1 dish was too salty to eat on its own so it was packed to go. Leftovers were amazing paired with bland noodles and rice white.
The dessert was the highlight of the meal.
I’d go back again to explore the noodle dishes.
Felipe Nogueira (PePeTD)
Thip Khao was a delightful experience from start to finish. We chose it because it’s part of the Chase Restaurant Collection, and it absolutely lived up to expectations. The service was warm and attentive, the atmosphere casual and relaxing.
The food, however, was the true standout. Every dish impressed, each one bursting with flavor and personality. The steamed catfish wrapped in banana leaves stole the show, tender, aromatic, and perfectly seasoned. Eating the fish with sticky rice by hand was a fun, authentic touch that added to the whole experience.
If you find yourself in Washington, DC, Thip Khao is well worth a visit.
… moreThe food, however, was the true standout. Every dish impressed, each one bursting with flavor and personality. The steamed catfish wrapped in banana leaves stole the show, tender, aromatic, and perfectly seasoned. Eating the fish with sticky rice by hand was a fun, authentic touch that added to the whole experience.
If you find yourself in Washington, DC, Thip Khao is well worth a visit.
Mark Hochberg
Remarkable! Thip Khao is one of those gems of a restaurant that you find and wonder how you’ve lived without it for as long as you have.
The food here is exceptional. Think Thai food (kind of) on steroids – incredible flavors, dishes you’ve never heard of but should try, great service, nice atmosphere and reasonable prices.
In the photos: a whole Bronzino, a pork dish (kind of like Thai street pork but better), a “salad” that was so full of flavor that you should order 2, noodles that are like Thai Pad See Euw (sp?) but far more flavorful, and some fun chicken wings.
Make a reservation here – you will definitely be happy when you do.
Highly recommended.
… moreThe food here is exceptional. Think Thai food (kind of) on steroids – incredible flavors, dishes you’ve never heard of but should try, great service, nice atmosphere and reasonable prices.
In the photos: a whole Bronzino, a pork dish (kind of like Thai street pork but better), a “salad” that was so full of flavor that you should order 2, noodles that are like Thai Pad See Euw (sp?) but far more flavorful, and some fun chicken wings.
Make a reservation here – you will definitely be happy when you do.
Highly recommended.
Adam Tyler
This was one of the best meals I have ever had in DC. There dishes are incredible. All the food is so tasty and fresh. Such an unreal meal!!!! Cannot wait to go back. We had the Pork Jerky, Lettuce Wraps (under Salads, Kee Mao, and the Branzino
… moreElaine Yoon
We tried three different dishes, and every one of them was outstanding. The flavors were beautifully layered, with a real sense of depth rather than being one-dimensional. I understand that everyone’s palate is different, but I honestly can’t see why some reviews describe the food as too salty while others say it’s bland. To us, the seasoning felt well balanced. It was unfortunate that dessert wasn’t available during our visit, but I’m already planning to come back soon to try their famous black sesame ice cream.
… moreDhruv Patel
The naem khao salad was the best part of the meal. Savory salad: crispy and non-crispy rice mixed, good acidity, peanuts add crunch, surprisingly not oily at all, and the cilantro adds great freshness. Could do without the lettuce.
The tofu was average tamarind fried tofu, good snack as it was popcorn style. The old fashioned drink was okay. The Ta Dong drink was very unique and delicious, a sort of digestif. The banana leaf rice & vegetables dish was unfortunately mid, strong dill flavor but otherwise flavorless. Very much a filler. The drunken noodles were standard as well.
Finally, the dessert was a light ice cream with sweet sesame rice. Highly recommend the dessert.
Overall was not disappointed but the dishes are very very hit or miss. Do get the naem khao. Don’t get the tofu or drunken noodles.
… moreThe tofu was average tamarind fried tofu, good snack as it was popcorn style. The old fashioned drink was okay. The Ta Dong drink was very unique and delicious, a sort of digestif. The banana leaf rice & vegetables dish was unfortunately mid, strong dill flavor but otherwise flavorless. Very much a filler. The drunken noodles were standard as well.
Finally, the dessert was a light ice cream with sweet sesame rice. Highly recommend the dessert.
Overall was not disappointed but the dishes are very very hit or miss. Do get the naem khao. Don’t get the tofu or drunken noodles.
Mark Cooledge
Thai-schmai, this Laotian joint will blow your chopsticks off with flavor. I could eat the lettuce wrap dish all day, all night. It relegates something like a BF Wangs to an imaginary TV place. There’s some magical crunch to it that is akin to putting chips on your sandwich. Just amazing.
The pad see ew is the best I’ve ever had. We got chicken with ours. The flavor is so deep. Umami bomb. We also got the jerky. Beef. So tender. Crispy and soft at the same time. Comes with sticky rice in a super cute little travel pouch. I picture hanging it on a stick carrying it when going fishing. As amazing is the food, the service is attentive but never annoying. Drinks great too.
If this place was further down 14th street, it would be impossible to get into this place. It’s probably the best restaurant on 14th. A must go.
… moreThe pad see ew is the best I’ve ever had. We got chicken with ours. The flavor is so deep. Umami bomb. We also got the jerky. Beef. So tender. Crispy and soft at the same time. Comes with sticky rice in a super cute little travel pouch. I picture hanging it on a stick carrying it when going fishing. As amazing is the food, the service is attentive but never annoying. Drinks great too.
If this place was further down 14th street, it would be impossible to get into this place. It’s probably the best restaurant on 14th. A must go.
Jieun Lee
We were the first to arrive and were seated by the front door, even though we were told reservations weren’t full. With three toddlers and 40°F weather, cold air rushed in constantly and we had to keep our jackets on. It took about 40 minutes for the food to come out, and one of our kids fell asleep waiting and missed the entire meal. The sticky rice was warm at first but became rock solid within minutes, likely due to the cold air.
One order came out wrong and we were told it was “basically the same,” so we kept it. Nearly every dish was extremely salty—to the point that our mouths were numb. The pork belly was overwhelming, the pork shoulder skewers were burnt, and the Awk from the Jungle had an awkward, unpleasant taste. The red curry (which came out by mistake) was the most edible dish, though still very salty. We explained all of this to the waitress, but nothing was done and no alternatives were offered.
Parking is difficult, and while they have high chairs, there are no child-sized utensils. Overall, the experience felt unwelcoming for families.
… moreOne order came out wrong and we were told it was “basically the same,” so we kept it. Nearly every dish was extremely salty—to the point that our mouths were numb. The pork belly was overwhelming, the pork shoulder skewers were burnt, and the Awk from the Jungle had an awkward, unpleasant taste. The red curry (which came out by mistake) was the most edible dish, though still very salty. We explained all of this to the waitress, but nothing was done and no alternatives were offered.
Parking is difficult, and while they have high chairs, there are no child-sized utensils. Overall, the experience felt unwelcoming for families.
C S
Main dining hall is very loud, felt like I was yelling when I try to speak to my friend across the table. However the food made up for the noise. I enjoy every dish we order, the fried fish is crunching and serve with sweet and sour sauce. Chicken laarb is so good I wanted another serving. Chicken liver skewer was yummy but I wish it was warm when they brought it out. Laos crispy friend was my favorite because it was flavor and season so well I didn’t have to add nothing!! Mango sticky right could have been a little heavier coconut cream cause. Way too runny
… moreLeena Halabi
Excellent dinner spot!!
We got the crispy chicken wings, green papaya salad (which was a tad too salty), red curry with shrimp, and the crispy whole fish. The food, service and overall vibe was 10/10.
We were a part of 2 – got 2 appetizers and 2 entrees. Total bill plus tip was $130.
… moreWe got the crispy chicken wings, green papaya salad (which was a tad too salty), red curry with shrimp, and the crispy whole fish. The food, service and overall vibe was 10/10.
We were a part of 2 – got 2 appetizers and 2 entrees. Total bill plus tip was $130.