Overall, good experience! When we got there, it was fairly empty. We were immediately seated and addressed by our waiter. Our food came out super fast and our waiter provided honest feedback/recommendations. This was my first time having papaya salad and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The crusted tofu was also really good. The texture of it almost gave me fried calamari, so much so that I had to ask what the dish was. I also had the chicken pad Thai which was decent. I could have gone for a little more flavor and spice like I was used to from my past Thai restaurant love in Houston but I still enjoyed it. read more

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On a quick trip to DC I found this place. I was really tempted by the seasonal curry and went for the pumpkin red curry and a side of steamed buns. Neither disappointed! The curry was flavorful and had just the right amount of a kick to it. The steamed buns were good and came with a soy sauce with maybe some yuzu in it? Either way it was a great combo and I enjoyed my meal. I would definitely try more options when next I'm in DC. read more

My favorite Thai spot in the Shaw area. The service is always friendly and its easy to walk in and get a table. Also great for take out! Good authentic dishes with lots of flavor. I recommend getting the kai pad nam prik pao, the rice is my favorite. read more

Good ambiance, good service. Unfortunately, I can't say this about the food. We had two soups. Both lacked that extra zing of Thai soup that was bearable. Fried fish came on a limp washed-out lettuce, with two mediocre sauces lacking flavors. The shrimp with garlic & asparagus was bland to put it kindly. Six measly shrimp tossed in with garlic over bite sized limp asparagus was anything but Thai! Beau Thai, a Thai Restaurant, charges extra for spice & Thai flavor We have been to this restaurant several times over the years and rated it good. read more

Ordered delivery from here and everything was great the spicy tilapia dish is my favorite!

Always solid food at a reasonable price. Great selection of drinks and a bar as well!

Our go-to take out restaurant for thai food. We typically order the wonton soup, any of the appetizers including the tofu, empanadas, or chicken satay, drunken noodles or pad se ew, and the glass noodle salad. The side order of the fried chicken is also a great addition for its price. If you go in person, the cocktails are also tasty. It is a little pricey for take out but conveniently located in Shaw so worth it. read more

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Some of the fastest service I've experienced! Came for Sunday dinner and it was very quiet. We started with chicken satay as an appetizer. It came with an amazing sauce and the chicken was delicious and well seasoned. For entrees we got pad se ew with tofu and Panang curry with chicken. The Panang curry was some of the best I've had. The perfect amount of spice and so satisfying on a cold day. The pad se ew was also great, but could have been spicier in my opinion. Luckily I had enough to take home with me. By the time we ordered it seemed like it took no more than 10 minutes for our food to arrive. It may have been due to a quieter crowd, but it made our time quick which was appreciated. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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As you can see by the number of pictures I have posted for this restaurant that this is one of my go to restaurants for Thai cuisine. I love starting my Thai dinner with a nice bowl of hot coconut flavored shrimp or chicken soup. Love their appetizers as well. Stuffed chicken and spring rolls are my favorites here. For entree, I have tried so many things. A couple of items such as green curry, drunken noodles and masamam curry stand out. Their pumpkin flavored curry for fall special was very delicious as well. Parking can be hard to find in this neighborhood. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a Thai restaurant in the DC area. read more

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I think this place was pretty good. I can see it being a really good place to pick up lunch if you work in the area. The reason i'll give it 4 stars is because it did exactly what it needed to do. My chicken was crispy and everything was salted adequately. There wasn;t much special about what I had but it was in no way bad food at ALL. There weren't many people there so the service was really fast. read more

Beau Thai - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I recently tried this place and I'm fairly pleased. The food was tasty and the cocktail was surprisingly refreshing. I recommend the drunken noodles (I had beef and added shrimp) along with the duck rolls. Both were hot and delicious. My cocktail was also nice. I'd say the value of this place is good but not great though. $50 is a little steep for noodles and duck rolls. They should probably give a discount if you order two or more entrees along with a cocktail. I've had food just as good but for close to half the price. Otherwise, this spot is a go to if you have the $$ and are near the Shaw area. read more

Beau Thai - Drunken Noodles with beef and shrimp - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Everything was 1st class kudos to the hosts and bartender Papaya salad and green curry off the hook read more

Absolutely delightful! Beau Thai is definitely worthy of its reputation for having the best Thai food in DC -- I've been here a couple of times in the last year, and I've been thoroughly impressed by every dish that I've gotten, as well as by their consistency and quality. I'm absolutely in LOVE with their red curry, including their fall seasonal pumpkin red curry! It definitely packs a bit of a punch, but the spice is exactly what I need to warm my soul as the weather starts cooling down. It's flavorful, rich, and all-around the perfect remedy for any sickness or a tough day. I know this is a bit of a random thing to love, but I'm super happy with their brown rice -- it's perfectly cooked, with just the right level of moisture to be soft, but not mushy and dry, but not grainy. It tastes a bit earthy, likely because of the black rice / rice berry mixed in, and it fits perfectly with a curry or one of the saucier stir-fries. Each of their stir fries are also deliciously flavorful. I've had all of them except for the chicken cashew and Scott's Favorite, and they're all amazing -- the pad pik king has an amazing chili sauce that is packed with umami and a light hint of spice. If you want a bit more heat, I would definitely go for the ka pao, which is packed with chilis, as well as super aromatic Thai basil and garlic. If you want something a bit lighter, the pad king is fantastic and filled with flavor from the ginger, mushrooms, and onions (such a power trio), or you can go with the sauteed vegetables with tofu and garlic. You can pick your protein for each of the stir fries (aside from the chicken cashew and Scott's favorite). I usually opt for adding tofu and then get a side of steamed veggies if I want to up my vegetable intake. All in all, you really can't go wrong with a single item here! Every dish is delicious, and the service is friendly and quick. If you're looking for an amazing, authentic, and no-frills Thai restaurant in DC, definitely head over to Beau Thai! read more

Beau Thai - Pumpkin red curry with shrimp and a side of brown rice - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Udom's curry was delicious, but the shrimp rolls were underwhelming. The service was really good, but it was empty when I went.

I want to preface this with I got this as a DoorDash order so it may be differently flavored/better than in store. HOWEVER I got the pad Thai and it tasted like water that had been boiled with scallions. Probably the most bland pad Thai I've ever eaten, very disappointing. The spring rolls were great and we also got the red curry and he it had a good flavor. Also, portions are very small. read more

Prefacing this with the caveat that I've only ordered takeout and have not dined in. My experiences have all been quite average though - it's not the worst Thai food in dc, but far from the best. I ordered through doordash the first time and the order I received was entirely wrong (still unclear if that was a mixup w the restaurant or the dasher's fault), which left a sour taste in my mouth. I ended up eating the food anyways since it couldn't be returned. Since then, I've ordered for pickup directly with the restaurant and haven't had any issues with incorrect orders. What I've tried so far: - Tom yum soup: decent flavors but nothing to write home about. - Beau Thai chicken: there was far too much breading on the chicken for my liking. - Drunken noodles: I liked how you could actually taste the basil flavor infused in everything, and not just when you eat a basil leaf. Could've been spicier but not bad. - Pad see ew: they gave a good amount of beef with my orders, but I wish the noodles had soaked up more of the sauce flavor. - Pad Thai: I just did not like how they made this. It didn't have the sweet flavor like how most other places make this, and instead had a heavy spice flavor that I didn't like (couldn't figure out what it was tho). It's decent enough that if I'm craving Thai and don't want to drive to my favorite spot in Arlington, I would be willing to get it, but I wouldn't crave it on its own. At least now I know a few dishes that I can safely reorder and what I should stay away from. read more

Nothing better than udom curry and noodles on a rainy day. Also, excellent. Always consistent. read more

Beau Thai - a bowl of soup and a box of noodles - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came here for dinner with a friend one night. The directions to this restaurant are a bit confusing as it doesn't locate it exactly but nonetheless I found it. The ambiance of the restaurant was dim but not too dim, and quiet. I was a bit thrown off by the elementary school classroom chairs. They were really low, uncomfortable, and not tall person friendly. I ordered the drunken noodles with shrimp and decided to forgo any appetizer options. The drunken noodles were flavorful and really spicy how I prefer them to be. I wouldn't dine in again but I'd definitely order takeout. read more

Beau Thai - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We ordered take out from Beau Thai and were overall pleased with the food we got! I got the pumpkin curry which I appreciate being on the menu!! I really enjoyed it. My husband had the pad Thai and he's had others he's liked more but overall would order again. read more

Exceptional Thai food & service! The location has tons of indoor and outdoor seating, and is clean and well kept. Curries and noodle dishes are amazing. The duck roll appetizer is also so tasty. Definitely recommend this spot! read more

One of the best Thai restaurants in D.C., especially if one is looking for some good fried tofu. I had the Pad See Ew with tofu and it was delicious! The staff were incredibly friendly, and while the restaurant is a little dark, it does have a cozy environment. read more

Found Beau Thai based on raving reviews, we enjoyed our meal however the food wasn't rave worthy. We had the Garden Rolls for appetizer, Drunken Noodles, and Curry noodles with Chicken. The best of the three was the curry noodles as it had all the best of a usual curry dish but on noodles. The restaurant was busy but not packed and a causal setting. read more

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They follow really good covid guidelines i.e. limited seating, checking temperatures, sanitizing stations, provide santizers at each table. Very impressive. They also ask for your name/phone for same reasons. The menu consists of mainstream thai food options. They do serve alcohol as well. For me the food was subpar and the drink was really watered down, which was kinda disappointing. Their service on the other side was decent. Overall an OK place for your thai cravings. read more

Beau Thai - Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Placed an order two hours in advance and arrived on time. Spoke to the host multiple times while waiting 30 minutes, only to be told they couldn't find my order. When they finally did, the kitchen had just closed and they couldn't make it--offered me someone else's old to-go order as a replacement read more

Super wonderful staff, delicious food, gluten free options clearly marked. We loved it!

I went to BT on a Saturday night and we were served immediately. The location is walkable, extremely quick service. Food was delicious! I can't complain this place is 10/10! read more

Beau Thai - Beau Thai Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place! Food is authentic. I went there with my husband, and we ordered spring rolls, Tom yum soup, drunken noodles with beef and pad Thai with chicken. I also ordered a Thai Iced Tea. We definitely enjoyed the food. The environment is not fancy but cozy. Service was also good. Price is reasonable for most entrees. One exception is the Tom yum soup, which tastes great, but the price is a bit high, given its small portion as an appetizer.) read more

Beau Thai - Drunken Noodles with Beef - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Ordered garlic shrimp for takeout via door dash. It was packed well with my other entrée . I ordered two entrées. Just about the right portion size to fill you up. I think the addition of vegetables will bring this dish to the next level. In any event, the dish was full bodied and tasteful. A tad more rice than anything else. Overall very good. I'd order again. read more

Beau Thai - Garlic shrimp - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've always been a fan of the Mount Pleasant Beau Thai. I ended up at this place after my first choice was too crowded for lunch, but it certainly wasn't a disappointment. I could have been seated quicker amidst the blizzard of takeout orders, but the staff care enough to take a picture of a family that was dining there; not like they aren't trying. I ordered my usual drunken noodles because I'm such a big fan of it I rarely experiment. You get sweet and spicy flavors, with the occasional bitter kick of Thai basil, and there's always a palpable freshness to it. And there's no fish sauce; the menu is clearly marked for vegetarian/vegan/GF concerns. The only real difference between my noodles here and in Mount Pleasant was the tofu chunks were larger and I had to cut them down to size. Still delicious. They had a lunch special offer, but you could literally only get fried rice or pad thai, both of which have egg. I think by not offering more of the menu up at a low price with a free spring roll, they sold themselves short a bit. Fortunately, I knew what I wanted. read more

Beau Thai - Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Beau Thai is consistent - upgrading from previous reviews as my recent trips have all been great. It's the only place I'll order curries from (Panang and green are very good here), and the pad see ew with beef is one of my favorite versions around. Pad Thai is standard, the crispy chicken dish is great, larbs are as well and pack some heat too. Usually takes about 20-25 for orders even though the online ordering may say longer. read more

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drunken noodles here are my favorite fatness and texture. ambiance and service are pretty good but i came to comment for the noods and you should order them! read more

Beau Thai - a plate of food with dipping sauce - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Met a friend here for lunch a couple of weeks ago midweek. There were a few others having lunch and seating was spaced out so I felt very comfortable. They also took my temperature when I came in so I felt good about that. I ordered green curry with a side of cauliflower rice (first Thai place I've seen offer that which is great cause I was trying to eat low carb). The waitress put extra vegetables in my curry because I didn't get regular rice and not only was the dish delicious but it was very filling. My friend got chicken and shrimp pad Thai and shumai dumplings which she enjoyed. Looking forward to eating here again! read more

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Dined in here, and the food was great as well as the cocktails! Had the empanada and the tilapia on food: both were really good, and that basil sauce has a kick to it. You also get a really great serving for the price, and it's generally excellent overall. In addition, they make some great drinks. I had the Grey Lady and a Margarita, and both were really well-made, tasty, and excellent. A nice place to go get some Thai in Shaw! read more

So good! Ordered through Uber eats. Package well. Very good quality. We also ordered the chicken sate, Tom yum soup, wonton soup, green curry, and duck rolls. Everything was delicious. The chicken sate was a little dry though. read more

Beau Thai - Red Curry - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Beau Thai is a solid Thai restaurant in DC with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I went on cinco de Mayo so naturally it was packed with people looking for Thai food (sarcasm). The service was especially great because the restaurant wasn't too crowded on a weeknight. I tried their spring rolls to start and they were deliciously crisp with a great red dipping sauce. My go to Thai meal is Panang Curry and theirs didn't disappoint. It had just the right amount of kick. My only complaint was that I've had panang curry before with vegetables and I was missing vegetables in this dish. I also tried their mango margarita and it was very delicious and not too strong. They have a lot of local beer here as well which is great that they support local breweries. Otherwise, it was a fantastic eating experience and I can't wait to visit again. read more

Beau Thai - Spring Roll - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was in the neighborhood and didn't want any regular burger/fries type of situation, so i figured I'd go for shrimp pad thai. I remembered Beau Thai was near, so i decided to try them again. The first time i went i felt like their food was flavorless. The same experience this time, FLAVORLESS SHRIMP PAD THAI!!! I do realize the area they are in which, certain people think that food is good even when it's flavorless. I've been to many pad thai spots in the area and this just ain't it!!! The portion is small for the price and you can tell they just tossed the shrimp in w/the sauce because it had no taste. read more

Good food and friendly service. There were six of us and not many diners at all. I was amazed at how many employees were walking around and not at all concerned with our table. We finally received attention, and although friendly, he was not very attentive throughout our meal. read more

I've had Beau Thai one time dining in and a good number of times via Uber eats, and I have to say they're one of my favorite thai spots in DC. My food has always been solid and delicious-- more authentic flavors than other thai restaurants I've tried. My go-to order I've been consistently happy with so far is the tom yum soup, chicken curry empanadas, and pad see ew chicken. The chicken curry empanadas were really good. I recommend it if you haven't tried! I attempted to save one to eat later but ended up eating both because it was so good haha. read more

I came here for my friend's birthday! It was a cute little place in Shaw. The ambiance of the place was great! The food could have been a bit spicier but enjoyed it nonetheless. In addition, they brought out a candle in the middle of a sticky rice dish which was so nice of them for my friends bday! read more

Since I've been in DC Imm on H Thai and Thai Chef Street food have been my go to spots in DC for food. Since I've moved neither one deliver to my new location. So I tried Beau Thai via Uber Eats. I ordered drunken noodles, glass noodles and crispy chicken. Reviews and pics below. Drunken Noodles: good flavor and the beef held up nicely in the delivery. Portion size was decent. Glass Noodles: The noodles and vegetable stir fry portion of the dish was FANTASTIC. The flavors were very good, I could not stop eating it. However the shrimp that was on top was so bland that even when mixed in with the flavorful glass noodles its blandness and dryness stood out. I paid extra for the shrimp to only toss them. The shrimp needed to be seasoned (a little salt and pepper) and may have been over cooked because by the time I received them they tasted almost mushy. Beau Thai Crispy Chicken: Not good at all. Chicken is too thinly sliced and fried HARD. The good crispness that I was expecting did not make it in the delivery. This dish has so much potential but I would not recommend it being delivered to you. I will def try them again but I will have to be dining. Having items delivered is a no go for me. read more

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