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Cute x Quiet Thai restaurant right across the street from Capital One Arena. My partner loves this place && always rages about it because she works in the area so ae finally made it praise of lunchtime. Which they do have a Lunch Menu vs a Dinner Menu. They are pretty similar but what we got was worth it either way. Next time I am trying something different. For my first time i just got what my partner has had before. I'm grateful for the pitchers of water and quick service!
Walked in during lunch and was sat immediately. I ordered the fried chicken dumplings and the pad Thai. This wasn't like any other pad Thai I've ever tasted. It was more sweet and tangy which I really liked. It was also a big portion! The food came out very quick and the service was great.
My sister and I were craving Thai food and popped into Absolute while in Chinatown. This restaurant is cute, quiet, and brings the food out to you very quickly! I got the Basil Fried Rice with level 1 spice. The rice was well cooked and I appreciated the big pieces of onion throughout the dish. However, the food lacked flavor and spice as a whole. Perhaps if I had gotten level 2 spice my review would have been different, but nonetheless this dish was missing something. My sister felt the same with her Drunken Noodles. For their prices being the same as most DC Thai spots, I would suggest they try to make more flavorful entrees!
The food was exquisite. The Tom Yum soup was delicious, the broth was extremely flavorful and the vegetables were perfect. The only downside was the portion size... I would have liked for a slightly larger portion. Other than that, the staff was fantastic!
I've lived in DC for years and have struggled with finding a consistent Thai option. This place is my new go to spot. Cozy spot right outside the Capitol One arena. Great staff, quick service, and incredible dishes. We got the nua sawan and Kanin jeeb dumpling for apps, and the special spicy crispy duck and pad Thai for entrees. Large portions and great flavor. I can't say enough great things about this place and will be back soon!
The service was very good. Drinks and food came out very quickly. I wanted a non spicy meal and it came out to hot and they happily switched it out for a drunken noodle chicken dish that was exceptional. My rating is based on the dirty ceiling fans. I did mention it and they told me they just cleaned them. I said well you probably need to change your filters. I want to return because it was easy to park on a Friday. But if I walk in and see dirty ceiling fans... I won't stay.
Hidden gem within DC that's not well-known but serves delicious and authentic Thai food with perfect portions and incredibly kind staff. The space is cozy with some great options. Their Pad Thai has a little bit of a crispy flavor that other places are lacking and this was a highlight of the meal. Their Massaman Curry is full of flavor and their Eggplant Tofu was also delicious. Their fried banana and ice cream was not what I'm used to, as their fried bananas came in thin tubes, but the food still tasted good. Only downside is that they have disposable chopsticks and cups for water.
This is a quiet local Thai spot in the Chinatown area. Nothing too fancy on the outside or inside, there's a small bar as you walk in and to left the main dining area with your classic wooden decor. I stopped in for dinner their menu features appetizers like veggie spring rolls, garden rolls, wings, and fried calamari ($8-$12), a variety of soups like wonton and grilled shrimp (around $10), and entrees like pad Thai, basil fried rice, Chinese broccoli, and specialty items like grilled salmon and roast duck ($20-$27). I was in a hurry and opted for the Thai fried rice with pork. The servers were polite and the food was prepared fairly quickly. While the presentation wasn't great the dish itself was pretty good, not too salty, the pork was tender, and the ingredients like the scallions, tomatoes, and egg were fresh and vibrant. All in all a solid spot to grab a quick bite at.
This unassuming corner Thai restaurant has delicious Penang Curry bursting with flavor with a mild spicy kick! The curry hit the spot and the fried tofu was a little stiff, but not too tough. Will get veggies next time! Skip the Pad See Ew, the noodles were disgustingly greasy and after 1 bite, I threw in the towel. The restaurant kindly comped me for them. Will come back for the Penang Curry!
One of my favorite Thai places. Love the food really fast service the staff is always nice! I always stop by when I'm in the area. I also add shrimp to my Ka Prao as well!
I would have given them a 4 or 5 but our food was not even edible for being extremely hot! We told them medium and this must have been an error because the food was beyond hot! My girlfriend couldn't even eat it. It was so dam hot! Lol Food: the Thai fried rice was so dam good but got dam we ordered medium and like I said earlier it was extremely hot and not edible for my gf. I was able to eat it but it was so hot i felt sick after lol. It was insanely hot. I could only imagine this was an error and they gave us Thai hot. The flavor was dam good though. The tiger cry beef appetizer was so dam good. I would definitely come back and try more food but I would be sure to make sure they understand that we cannot have Thai hot again! Do yourself a favor and give them a try! We will definitely come back soon.
Food was excellent. Service was great. Music was abit loud and raucous at first. I'd definitely go back.
I waddled in with a friend of mine.... Picture this: a rainy day and we want some comfort food. Lightbulbs appear over our heads - THAI FOOD! We walk in and automatically are seated. I order the spring rolls and she orders the pad see ew. (Ik a cat eating veggies?!? Hey I'm sick!) I got a green tea as well. The food came out relatively quick and we immediately dug in. My friend gave the egg a shoutout (must've been really good) - I had a bit of the noodles and it sure was paw licking good! The vibes were sure comforting after a hot rainy day. We will be leaving with our to go plates and our insides nice and warm. Please come and enjoy!
3 years ago
Our experience at Absolute Thai for the first time was good. The staff was friendly and responsive. We had ordered Pad Thai, green curry, and Pad Prik Khing. Everything was good especially green curry was my favorite. My bf had spicy beef dish and he liked it. The portion size were generous, and the prices were reasonable for the quality of food. Overall, a great place to get authentic and delicious Thai cuisine in DC. read more
A Thai restaurant that can bring the heat! I loved my drunken noodles with peppers, jalapeños, and great seasoning. This is a solid check for Thai food. Friendly service too. I can't wait to come back and try the curry! read more
3 years ago
Excellent Thai food and service. We loved the convenient location to the Capital One Arena. read more
5 years ago
Fantastic!! Will order again and again. Temperature of food: excellent! Flavors of food: excellent, balanced, fresh! Pleasant experience. Driver: polite, gold star read more
I usually avoid places that have too many styles of food--same reason I have never ordered a burger from a Mexican restaurant. But Absolute Thai does all things well! Thai, sushi, curry, drinks, low prices, friendly service! We were in DC for ten days and I went there 6 times...loved it! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
We love this place. The dumplings were outstanding and an automatic when we arrive. I'm not sure if it's family owned, but I get that vibe. The waiters are very friendly and willing to explain what they offer. We will definitely be back, because there are more dishes I want to try! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Not good service. Food too salty, some foods smell like burn(maybe it's over cook). Won't recommend for who don't like eating salty food. read more
2 years ago
We ate here mid afternoon and it was a pleasant surprise. We ordered satay chicken, glass noodles with tofu and shrimp and Thai iced coffee. Service was excellent and it was a quite enjoyable meal. They were able to accommodate my need for gluten friendly options. Very comfortable restaurant read more
4 years ago
Amazing!! If I could take this restaurant back home with me I 100% would. The waiters were so kind and generous. And the FOOD!! So so great I was very satisfied :)) read more
5 years ago
Location is great, right across from Capital One Arena. Service is fine. Was seated immediately on a slow summer Sunday afternoon, table for 4. We could choose indoor or outdoor seating. Food (Potpourri Shrimp and Crispy Flounder) was bland and not very flavorful. Price was ok ($16-22 dishes). Would not recommend. read more
8 years ago
I went to Absolute Thai for dinner and ordered the Pad Thai. It was good and flavorful with the typical tasty Pad Thai ingredients. The beef could have been cooked a little better though. Also, I could tell that the flavor was stronger toward the bottom of the noodles compared to the top. The price ($14) was a bit high (it was also the same price as the fried rice, which is definitely high). The service was decent. We got our food in a reasonable time and our waitress was friendly and attentive. The place had several other tables occupied, but there were still empty tables and the noise level was fine. Overall, this is a solid Thai restaurant that offers typical good Thai food. The prices might be a tad higher than at similar places, but it is probably worth it if you are in the area. read more
Back in 2012-2013, this place was my go-to for Thai Food in the Gallery Place neighborhood. I would stop by before a Wizards game or would host many a team lunch for my office. Fast forward a few few years, and Absolute Thai should now be re-labeled "Absolute Disaster". Where to start? First off, I'll say that this place is still as busy as ever...but I'm not sure if that's because there are only about 20 or so tables in the long and narrow dining room, so it's easy for this place to look "full". During my visit over the weekend, about 1/2 the tables were occupied, but the service was molasses slow. From the time my group of three were seated, it was: - 5 minutes to get water and our drink order - 8 minutes to get said drinks delivered and then to take our food order - 25 (yes 25 minutes) to get our dishes served to our table As for the food itself, I'm not sure what happened between 2013 and now, but the kitchen seems to believe the dominant flavor profile for Thai food is SWEET. Everything from the pad thai, to the masaman curry, to my drunken noodles, were cloyingly sweet. The pad thai was extremely dry and the shrimps lacked any real flavor, and honestly tasted like they had been par-boiled separately and then tossed in at the end right before serving. A proper dish of Drunken Noodles should have notes of basil, heat from Thai peppers, and slight hints of fish sauce and other spices. So imagine my disappointment when I took a bite of my dish and my thick rice noodles were a gloppy clump from over boiling, and the chicken tough and dry. If not for the accompanying spice tray which allowed me to drown my dish in red pepper flakes and chili soaked fish sauce, my dish would have been inedible. So sad since this place used to be really good. But I guess when you are across the street from the Capital One arena and are in a high pedestrian traffic part of town, you don't have to be good - just mediocre. read more
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2 years ago
Stopped here for a late lunch. Great service - efficient and friendly. My red curry had a fantastic balance of heat and sweetness. Restaurant is also very inviting and clean inside. Hidden gem of the city. read more
2 years ago
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3 years ago
This used to be my favorite Thai restaurant in DC, but something changed. And then, I found a dead bug in my order, and that was the end of our relationship... read more
4 years ago
This is honestly my one of my favorite Thai places in the DMV area, whenever my friends and I go to DC I always want to go to Absolute Thai. The portion sizes are decent and each dish is full of flavor. There is a variety of options on the menu and the staff is really friendly. We are always greeted immediately. The place is small but there is outdoor seating if the weather is nice. They have a very nice bathroom. My favorite part of this meal was the soup, because it was the right mix of tangy from the lemongrass and creamy from the coconut milk. Their lunch specials are really good for their prices as well. If you are in the area and are craving some good affordable Thai food, this is definitely the place for it. read more
My favorite Thai place in the Chinatown area in DC, their service is pretty good and the staff are really friendly and thorough with the suggestions And customization of dishes. I love the variety of vegan and vegetarian options and I like how every dish can be customized to the customers liking. I highly recommend trying the curry puffs some thing out of this world and to die for. read more
So Absolute Thai was the second Thai place I tried when I first moved to DC. I didn't really enjoy it the first time and thought I would not have come back because I had better Thai food elsewhere. But I was offered a 20% off coupon through GrubHub and decided to try the place again. And I am glad I did, I had a better experience the second time around. Since coming back, I have already ordered twice! Each time I have gotten curry puffs, massaman curry, and Thai iced tea. This is most definitely deserving of a 4/5 star rating. I guess their fried rice dish is not that good but the curries are. Will come back! :) read more
Came here by default our regular place was closed for an hour and seen it a few times. We ordered the drunken noodles with shrimp, spring rolls, Tom yum soup, Chinese broccoli and basil chicken. By far the worst Thai food I've had in DC. The basil chicken has a watery soupy sauce with zero flavor, soup was not seasoned, Chinese broccoli was mainly other vegetables and over cooked veggies. The spring rolls were Decent and the drunken noodles were tasty but not the best I have had and that's why I gave them a 2. Also their staff was nice but unfortunately the food wasn't good enough to come back for good service. Total was $70 read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Absolute Thai Restaurant on G Street in DC is a great option for delicious Thai food. I really like the location and atmosphere that they have available here. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating to make sure that you have a really good experience. read more
7 years ago
Just amazing! The owner is a really nice lady. The restaurant has elements of a true Thai restaurant. The kao sai was TO DIE FOR. WOW! I love their pad see ew from before as well. Great service and great food. Their portions are also exemplary. I highly recommend this place! read more
3 years ago
Food is really really good. My girlfriend and I whenever we come to DC for the caps games we always stop to eat here before each game. On rare occasions we'd even drive down all the way from even VA to get lunch and it's always treated us good. The Pad Thai and the Drunken noodles are usually our go to order if we ever get appetizers we always get the wontons which are really good in their sauce that comes with it. Recently we tried their "Curry Puff" which comes with these 3 curry pastry dough things which I really enjoyed with this side of cucumber, onion sauce which made it even better. Kate is a very nice and good server as well as the other 2 gentlemen I always get, I can't remember their names but everyone who works there has always taken care of my girlfriend. They're always hard working a providing the best quality. I take terrible photos but those drunken noodles are the best I've had in the DMV area and if I can find a photo of the pad Thai I'll add it as well but that's another item thats best I've had in the DMV area as well. read more
I've always passed this place on the way to happy hour. Considering the size of this place I thought it had to be good to stay afloat. I was right. I came with a coworker during lunch and was seated fairly quickly. Interior is clean and had interesting decor. Food was also great. I ordered the Pad Thai which was good for the area. I look forward to coming back and trying a different dish. read more
4 years ago
This place is really a hidden gem IMO. I came here for lunch to-go and got the pad thai and drunken noodles, and the amount of food you get for the price is pretty good! The food was really good, some of the best pad thai i've tried. I wish it was a bit spicier but I can't knock them for something like that. The spot is a bit small but very cozy. The staff were also all extremely nice and welcomed me as soon as I walked in. Overall 10/10 experience for me. read more
The curry puffs are very good. Flaky and flavorful. The filling inside is perfectly cooked. I don't really get the dip. I assumed it was a sauce but it's a vinegary mix of chopped vegetables: cucumber, red onion, bell peppers. It's good, just unexpected. read more
9 years ago
My family and I stopped in here late one Saturday night. We were seated immediately and greeted with water glasses and menus. I ended up ordering the drunken noodles with chicken. They were extremely spicy, but delicious. Unlike some Thai restaurants, this restaurant has delicious thick egg noodles. The chicken was juicy and the vegetables had absorbed the spices of the dish well. My family ordered the panang curry, pad Thai, and the pad see ew. The panang curry was really good, the pad Thai was alright, and the pad see ew was good, but not outstanding. The drunken noodles was definitely the best dish we ordered, but if you can't handle spiciness it might not be the best dish for you! Overall though, it was a good experience. The service was good and the food was reasonably priced. read more
5 years ago
I eat a lot of pad Thai. So when I ordered their pad Thai I was excited to eat my go to dish. However, when my order can out I was hesitant. The color of the noodles were super pink/red. I am not going to lie, the color was quite off putting. I think the pad Thai was not seasoned enough to my taste. I used their hot sauce to season my noodles. Also... Please take note that they already add a 20% tip. That is even if you have three people on the tab. I went with my husband and my brother in law. Thus, I did not expect them to add the tip. So make sure to review your check and make sure you don't pay the tip twice. I will have to be honest, I felt that they were tricking my husband and I. When the bill came out if my husband did not point out that they already added the tip, I would have paid it twice. read more
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Where do I start?!? This is the best Thai food I had in a while. Absolute has great lunch specials with big portions to really fill you up. I got the Kao Soi $11, and paid an extra $2 for a fried egg on the side. I also got a thai tea for $3.50. It was simply delicious!! The beef was tender, the noodles were nice and firm, and the curry was bursting with flavor! This dish was the perfect amount of spice that paired well with the Thai tea. I highly recommend this dish!! I docked a star because it was hot and muggy inside the restaurant due to no A/C? read more
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521 G Nw St
Washington, DC 20001
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