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    Donsak Thai Restaurant

    4.4 (141 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Kua Gai
    Jordyn F.

    Fast service, and quick seating even on a busy weekend. This spot is always humming even in the quieter Woodley Park neighborhood. Food was delicious, staff was efficient. Great local place to pop in for a quick bite if you're in the area

    Thai Iced Tea
    Andrea A.

    Donsak is a solid Thai spot located amidst this bustling Connecticut Ave block! Came by close to opening on a Friday and was seated immediately. I got the: - Thai Iced Tea: Did you even go to a Thai restaurant if you didn't get Thai tea? This was classic: strong tea essence, not too sweet. It was overflowing, which while appreciated did get a little messy haha. - Pad Eggplant with Tofu and Vegetables: Overall, a tasty dish, but I wish the portion size was a bit bigger to match the price. I didn't realize getting tofu and vegetables counted as a combo so I was surprised by the extra charge. Ambiance is cozy (if you have a large group, I'd recommend making a res) and elegant, service is fast. It's right off the Woodley Park/AdMo metro stop so very accessible. 8/10 would recommend!

    Chris C.

    We came here for a light dinner as the place we'd originally planned on going for happy hour turned out not to be open. Haven't been here for a while and good to see it's still there when many other places in the neighborhood have come and gone. It's a relatively small place and has a couple of tables in front by the picture window and a small bar in the back, and in between two tops that can be put together for larger parties. We had a few appetizers - spring rolls, gyoza, shrimp rolls, pad Thai and grilled pork neck from the Essan specialties. All quite good although the apps are quite small portions And the pad Thai could be a little less soggy and sweet. The one thing I wished they had was fried shrimp or fish cakes which is one of my favorites and always thought was a staple in any Thai restaurant but for some reason seems hard to find now. Overall a popular and decent neighborhood place - probably the busiest restaurant in the neighborhood even on a Sunday evening. Also accessible by metro x just a few steps from the Woodley Park metro station.

    Drunken Noodle
    Niamh M.

    Got takeout from this place! Got the drunken noodle and mango sticky rice. Food was great, tasted fresh and was ready in a decent time! The portion looked small but was actually quite filling. The mango sticky rice could have been slightly bigger but it was delicious!

    Fresh Spring Roll
    Ashley M.

    This is really good Thai and wonderful service. I loved everything we got, from the drinks (Thai iced tea and Thai iced coffee), to the appetizer (spring rolls), and the entrees (fried rice and pad Thai). I'd definitely go here again!

    Linnea E.

    Ohhhh this place is GOOD! First of all, it's very charming inside - simple, clean aesthetic, very classy. And very close to the metro! And the food? 10/10. At our waiter's recommendation, my friend and I tried the corn fritters which were excellent! Not too much batter and fried to perfection. Speaking of which the som tam tad was amazing, may just be my new fave Thai dish. The fried papaya salad paired so well with the sweet heat of the chilis and the saltiness of the peanuts - best combo ever! It's on the menu as medium heat and it does pack a punch but I don't think it'd be as good if it wasn't spicy. I just ordered some rice as a side to balance it out. I wanted to try their Thai tea and mango sticky rice but I was FULL! Which means I'll be back ;)

    Samantha G.

    Food was great and service was average don't get me wrong but the portions were so skimpy compared to the price, I'd come back if I was desperate. Was clean though and quick service. I legit was in Boston last week and paid five dollars less and got double the portion

    Ameena A.

    This restaurant is so wonderful! I was in the area for a conference and unexpectedly popped in for a lunch to-go order - then was pleasantly surprised. I got the chicken pad thai (my staple thai order), which was delicious, made well, had balanced ingredients, and seemed fresh. Would absolutely order again! Service was super friendly & fast, while I waited for my order they sat me at the bar and gave me water. Ambiance was very cute and clean with both indoor & outdoor seating. If I lived in the area, I would frequent this place & will absolutely return when I'm nearby!

    Tom Kha soup and Shrimp rolls
    Anthony V.

    Felt and urge for some Thi food the other and we were taken to Donsak. The restaurant is small and quaint with a big TV for viewing while you dine. The service was really quick(restaurant wasn't busy). We had the Shrimp rolls(4 per order) and spring rolls(3 per order). Both were restaurant uniform quality, nothing special. The three dishes we got were, Thm Kha soup with was really good and flavorful, Pad See EW which also got a thumbs up for flavor and serving size, Druken Noodles which I had it was very flavorful, not to sweet or spicy and it was out of the Wok hot, along with being just the right amount. I recommend Donsak to scratch that Thi itch if you are ever in the area.

    Pad See Ew with Beef
    Bunyaka N.

    This restaurant is in a perfect location if you are going to the zoo or embassies. They have so many Thai food options. My friend ordered Som Tam Todd (Fried Papaya Salad) and it was so so good. I got Kanaa Moo Grob (Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork Belly) and I have to say that it was good but the nature of Chinese Broccoli is bitter and I did not like it that much. The next day I went again and I got Pad See Ew with Beef and it blew my mind. It made me feel at home. They use fresh noodle and the most important thing is you can get that wok smell that is hard to do. I love it. The service is great and the ambiance is casual but nice inside.

    Grilled tender Pork
    Bo C.

    Service is excellent. Food is top notch. E -San food is True- Thai and authentic. Feel like home. Will I come back? Definitely Yes!

    Pad Thai
    Krista C.

    Fast, good service, really yummy Thai food. Stopped here on a whim after visiting the zoo in DC. I normally have to dress up my pad Thai with soy and spices but this one was good as is. Red curry was also tasty! Very clean inside and staff were friendly.

    Seafood Curry
    Marcus G.

    I have finally found a Thai spot in DC. This place has great service. The food has so many flavors and it was amazing. The price is fair and reasonable. They have a patio and inside space. I definitely will be back.

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    Service is great. Curry is also good. It's a solid choice when you're looking for Thai.

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    4.3(243 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown
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    3.8(530 reviews)
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