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    Dok Khao

    4.5 (28 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Richard O.

    Aesthetically pleasing presentation from the decor to the food! Heard about the new restaurant that opened and wanted to check it out for myself. For those that enjoy happy hours, this is a great location plus they validate parking in the garage especially since it was down pouring the day I visited. Staff are wonderful and accommodating to your tolerance of spice and allergies when recommending dishes as I was unfamiliar with most of the options. I do agree with another reviewer that the portion size is less than desired for the price point and they were figuring out some of the new location challenges as I was at the bar overhearing most of the struggles. Hopefully the team will sort it out as things move forward.

    Spring Rolls /
    Scott W.

    Great service but I think the food is average. I've driven by this place quite a bit and figured I should try. There is a parking garage they'll validate parking for which is good. The setting is nice inside, with very friendly servers. We started off with spring rolls but I wasn't impressed; all vegetables and a lot of wrapper. For my meal I had the garlic lover's pork, which was fair, but the vegetables were undercooked. And my wife had the crispy pork belly; however, the pork belly wasn't crispy, the bites were large, and vegetables were undercooked. We needed to ask for a knife to cut the vegetables. So not bad, but I believe there are better Thai restaurants.

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    Kristyn F.

    Fun, vibrant spot in Alexandria. The music is chill but upbeat, service is fantastic, food and drink are all on point. They serve Singha on draft, great touch for a Thai spot. Happy hour is everyday from 3-6. Went for dinner, had the papaya salad and chicken noodle soup. My husband had the fried rice. All were cooked well, spice was intense but manageable. Interior is whimsical and insta worthy.

    Hannah H.

    We've ordered multiple carryouts from Dok Khao, and they have been pretty consistent - Our go-to orders are: +the Panang Curry - a coconut curry with kaffir lime leaves and broccoli; we usually go for the fried tofu; the curry itself could be more thicker and creamier, but it still has good flavor +the Dok Khao Pad Thai - prepared with sautéed thin rice noodles, peanuts, roasted pork, egg, Chinese broccoli, bean sprouts, and a spicy sweet soy cause +the Pad Thai - with shrimp; prepared with sauteed thin rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, sweet radish, tamarind, scallions, and crushed peanuts; we usually opt out of the egg for this one +the Kapow Fried Rice - stir-fried rice with a little bit of kick, and prepared with egg, basil, finger peppers, bell peppers, and onions We have also tried their Drunken Noodles and the Pad Si Ew, which were both just okay. If you're in the mood, their Thai Tea is more tea-forward, but still creamy. Online ordering is super easy, and you can park at the Oakville garage with free validation up to 30 min. The place is always packed, but the staff is friendly and efficient. +easy online ordering +efficient staff +garage parking with validation available

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    Tiffany S.

    Both times I've been to Dok Khao Alexandria, it's been kinda a let down. I had high hopes of this being a new neighborhood favorite of mine, but sadly, I don't see that happening. The first time I went was during their soft opening. They ended up giving me and my guests' plates to the table next to us. And when I did finally get my Pad Thai, it was very bland and underwhelming, to say the least. I decided that since that was during their soft opening, I would give them another try a month into them being open. This time, I got their Cry Baby Noodles, which is on their Cherry Blossom specials menu. It was similar to Drunken Noodles, but not as good, in my opinion. I did not like that they cut up the Shrimp in small pieces, instead of having the full Shrimp to eat. It was almost as if they were trying to hide the fact that they didn't actually put many Shrimp in the dish. Not sure if I'll be back. Probably not though. The best thing they had going was their beautiful decor. As far as the actual cuisine, nothing was nasty, but nothing was really good, either. Very mid. Overall, I'd give this place a 5 out of 10.

    Fried chive cake
    Jada G.

    The space is so gorgeous! This is such a pleasant addition to the neighborhood. 2 hour parking validation after 4pm FYI! My partner and I got a nice spread of appetizers and entrees. The chive cake and gyoza were decent, but not mind blowing. I really liked the shrimp in hot pot but I was a little confused on why it came with rice. The rice was actually so good I wished I got curry instead to take advantage of it since I had a noodle dish. The creme brulee was honestly disappointing. Between it being a bit lukewarm and no crunch on the top, it was just okay. I don't doubt the other desserts might be a little better. Service was also a bit hot and cold, but it was a quiet night for such a big space so I'll forgive them for the table management. Overall totally down to come back and try more stuff!

    Mango sticky rice
    Ka L.

    The food is solid here. So, decent thai food though probably not exceptional. Will return anytime. Service is good and definitely on par with restaurant at same class. The ambience is ok. Some parts are nice but other parts feel a bit cafeteria but still nice overall. Probably too special without decor in the center. Booth looks nice. Red curry - well spiced. Very rich so not the lighter thai curry that some might look for. Good though Signature Pad Thai - had cha siu for this pad thai. Not sure if it is very different from standard pad thai but I like this one quite a bit. Well seasoned but not oily Mango sticky rice - this one is just ok, texture and mango is average

    Tiffany J.

    Food: 5/5 + larb gai SPICY, but I liked it. I like when the spice level isn't automatically Americanized. I definitely didn't need the spice condiment tray for this. When I'm trying a new Thai restaurant, I always get the larb gai/papaya salad to see if they know what they're doing in the kitchen. Not only is the presentatiin beautiful but I could tell from the cut and taste of the minced chicken that it was ground in house. It wasn't overly cooked and was juicy from the chicken thighs incorporated into the ground meat. The best larb gai I've ever eaten and I've had a lot. + roti massaman curry with chicken SPICY, and GOOD. I've never had roti served as a waffle so at first I was like "hmmmm, I like to scoop and fold my food into the roti so IDK about this". With it being a waffle, I ate it more like a chip with guac. Hear me out. Dunk the roti waffle into the curry sauce, baptize it a bit, spoon more curry on it (like basting a steak), then add chicken and rice on top, eat like a chip. AMAZING! Because the roti is crisped, it'll hold it's shape. The presentation was immaculate. + coconut rice salad - If you like larb gai, you would enjoy this. The crispy coconut rice balls steal the show adding a nice crispy texture to the dish. In my opinion, it wasn't as spicy as the larb gai, but still spicy which I enjoyed. I kept looking at the menu after I ordered and ate my food, then finally decided to order this app, and I'm so glad I did. I don't recall ever seeing this on a Thai menu, so it's a stand out. Service: 5/5 + I made my reservation on Resy and although I arrived 40 mins there wasn't an issue (it was lunchtime on a Friday on their 5th day of being opening). + My server was appropriately attentive on a Friday during lunch hours. I only had to ask for water once (spicy food) any other time, she remember to fill my glass with water. She even remembered that I didn't want ice each time seh refilled my glass. + She said the coconut rice salad was one of her faves. + Any time I've come to one of these Pattana Restaurant Group locations, the service is always good. Can't even lie. Ambiance: 5/5 + GORGEOUS! + furniture made in Thailand + even the seating had Dok Khao branded on it (loved the attention to details) + not a grass wall vibe spot at all + CLEAN bathroom. No paper towels unfortunately (for the people who think air dryers are yucky). + trash can was empty, not overflowing like some restaurants. + the interior designers did amazing, I couldn't stop looking at how gorgeous the bar was Cons: - It's not closer to my house and now it's my new fave Thai restaurant. - Garage parking BUT they validate for 90 mins-2 hours. I don't like garage parking, but hate looking for street parking even more, so a win is a win.

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    Charissa T.

    I loved this place! It was super cute inside without compromising the taste of the food. Everything we got was amazing, I especially loved the signature pad thai and the wonton soup. I'm a sucker for dumplings, but also the broth was great. The pad thai was spicy and flavorful. The chive cakes were dense with a strong chive flavor. Inside it was colorful and vivid, a gorgeous environment to eat and sip wine in (which was half off for happy hour). Our server was very good at giving us time and not pushing us. He got our drinks and apps order then came back for our dinner order which I really like when waiters do that. I will be back when I'm in town, because everything was fantastic!

    Ashley G.

    I really liked this place. I was worried it would be too focused on aesthetics and not enough on food (the place is made for instagram) but that wasn't the case at all. Food was delicious, drinks reasonably priced, service on point. 10/10.

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    Today was my first visit to Dok Khao and was very impressed when I walked in..the decor and ambiance was so welcoming!! The menu offers a great selection of dishes!! I had the Volcano Seafood and hubby had the Lemon Chicken OMG!! Both were very good!! We will be going back

    Christi T.

    The Customer Service is great. The food was delicious. The store was beautiful and it wasn't loud and the place feels very bougie. We are definitely coming back. And my family loves this place.

    Victoria T.

    Lovely ambiance. Service was a bit slow but the food made up for it. Best Thai food I've had in NOVA thus far. They have an extensive menu so I'll be back to try some more options. Highly suggest making reservations.

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