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Baan Siam

4.5 (719 reviews)
ModerateThai, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
Open • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Stirfried glass noodles
Christine W.

The food was truly delectable. Service was good, ambiance was on the romantic side although I went with a friend. The Khao Soi was especially delicious. The way they marinate the chicken and tenderize it til it practically falls off the bone--amazing. The flavor profile of the stirfried glass noodles was complex and delightful as well. Neither were particularly spicy to me, though.

Thai vermicelli in peanut sauce
Marilyn C.

Came here with a large group for a birthday dinner in the middle of the week and had a great time! The server was super attentive and helpful for our group of 10 people. The cocktails were tasty but for a non alcoholic option I did like their Thai iced tea. I ordered the Thai vermicelli with chili peanut sauce and was surprised by the generous portion! It was so good, I ate it all up, but if you're hungry definitely come here!

chicken dumplings
Karen W.

We had a lovely experience here when we were in town for the week. The dishes aren't your usual standard Thai fare and they aren't afraid to dial up the spice levels for maximum effect. We shared a few dishes and all were well presented and full on flavor and heat level. I came here primarily because they offered kanom krok, a delicious coconut dessert. It's hard to find where I live so I am always on the lookout for it when I see a Thai restaurant. It did not disappoint. It had the perfect amount of sweetness and texture. I'd get it again. The decor here is elegant and inviting. I'd definitely visit here again if I were in the area.

Kanom Krok
Winston L.

(Honorary Six Stars) When looking at potential dining options, Baan Siam's food pictures really stood out to me as "look at all the foods I've never tried before!" Well, it did not disappoint. The four of us arrived a little after 1PM on a Saturday and were able to get seated without a reservation. The food: Green Mango Salad - sweet, tangy, nutty, herbaceous - very tasty and refreshing - great way to start the meal Thai Vermicelli in Chili Peanut Sauce - rice noodles covered in a meaty sauce with crispy fried watercress. Lots of interesting textures makes for a fun and delicious dish. Stir-fried Garlic Rice with Thai Style Fried Chicken - savory garlic rice with lightly battered chicken Dessert: Fried Ube with Ice Cream - this came with a choice of Coconut or Thai Ice Tea Ice Cream. The picture of this looks like Davy Jones, but trust me, it tastes a lot better than it looks. So much going on here starting with the ube - nice lightly battered fried exterior with a soft middle on a bed of crispy coconut and sesame. On the side is a huge scoop of ice cream on some sticky rice. The ice cream is tasty, but if I get this again, I think the coconut would pair better. Kanom Krok - I don't know how to describe this, you just need to try it. Maybe a crispy coconut pancake made into half-spheres? These are really good and make for a light ending for a meal. We came to Baan Siam for an adventure of new tastes and dishes. The restaurant nailed that and this meal was one of the best experiences we had on the DC trip as well as one of the more reasonably priced meals.

Spicy lemongrass chicken
Meredith B.

Delicious food and great service. I appreciate that have a variety of gluten free options that are labeled here. The chili pepper ratings of spiciness on the menu was also appreciated; the server was able to tone down spice for some of my group too!

Thai Vermicelli Noodles
Penprapha B.

Great local Thai food. I had high expectations and it didn't disappoint me. I can't wait to try others on the menu if I'm in the area.

Crispy lotus shrimp salad. Delicious
lisa w.

Gorgeous restaurant, delicious food, comfortable friendly vibe. Friendly staff. Clean and pretty bathroom even... will be back.

Spicy lemongrass chicken with white rice
Lourdes R.

This was an Uber Eats order so I can't attest to the actual location. I was surprised at how quickly the food was ready and arrived to me despite it being a delivery order. It got to me in record time! The restaurant did not pack utensils, which I would've expected with a food delivery order so if you're ordering via food delivery be sure to add in the notes if you need utensils. I ordered the lemongrass chicken. White rice was included. This meal is labeled as 4 on the spice level and it was as spicy as I expected it to be. If you don't like that much spice, be sure to ask for less spicy. Overall good flavor on this plate and it had an ample amount of green and red peppers. The rice was not great for me as it was a little on the mushy side. In my opinion, this is easily a shareable plate for the amount of food I received.

Fried Chicken
Lauren J.

Wow! What a pleasant surprise. The day before we were able to get a reservation for 3. For what I thought would be a random restaurant, the food ended up being outstanding. A good amount of variety without doing it and the perfect amount of spice. Plenty of gluten free options for those of us who need them and having things very clearly marked so I knew what I could eat and not. This place isn't too upscale but is a nice place to have dinner. Will definitely be returning.

Stir-fried garlic rice with Thai-style fried chicken
Chris K.

We came here for Valentine's Day and had a great experience! Despite being very busy the service was outstanding. We were immediately seated (with a reservation) and had a server approach us almost immediately. The restaurant is large enough so that even though it gets busy, there is still enough room to not feel crowded. We ordered the Stir-fried rice noodles with chicken & shrimp and the Stir-fried garlic rice with Thai-style fried chicken. Both were excellent. What was amazing was how fast the food arrived! This might be the quickest I have seen any asian restaurant prepare my dinner. Location wise it's not bad walking from Gallery Place Chinatown metro. Highly recommend this place!

thai tea
Anne-Olive N.

Have heard very good things about this restaurant and finally got to go. Made a reservation two hours before (they have a cancellation fee) and was seated swiftly. Seems like the restaurant gets pretty busy! I ordered the shrimp chili paste fried rice with crispy pork belly as well as the thai tea. The food came out really quickly - ten minutes after ordering and was nice and hot. The portion size was perfect for dinner (but no leftovers for me). I would come back for their HH (bar only).

Stir fried glass noodles with chicken and shrimp
John C.

Great spot! Needed a light dish after walking the Mall and the stir-fried glass noodles hit the spot. Really great meal that came out super quick and the staff were all very friendly. Great ambiance for a date night too. I'd highly recommend going!

Alexis T.

The staff was very friendly and attentive. The fish was cooked to perfection with crisp skin, tender meat and flavorful sauce. It's topped with vegetables and a side of white rice.

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Ask the Community - Baan Siam

Do they have Valet parking? If not, where do we park?

Are there any additional charges for split bills?

No we were not charged for extra for split bills.

Do you have any options for private dining or private events?

We do have options for private dinning and events. Please reach out to info@baansiamdc.com for inquiries.

How much does it cost.?

Costs are reasonable for DC.

How are you handling Gluten free and Peanut Allergies?

Hi Kelly, We have quite a few gluten free dishes and peanut free dishes.

For the spicy items on the menu, can the heat level be reduced to mild?

Yes they are very good at modifying spice level

Is your patio outside and open to fresh air or insulated? Looking for a covid-19 open air option.

Hi Emily, Our patio is covered but open on all sides.

Do you have vegan options?

We do have a few vegan options on our vegetarian menu.

Is the patio heated?

Hi Christy, The patio is partial heated, most tables have heaters, but not all do.

Is it dog friendly?

Dogs are more than welcome on our patio!

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