Cute Thai spot in Georgetown! Came here on a rainy Tuesday evening and enjoyed their holiday decor and lively atmosphere. My friend and I split the Drunken Noodles medium spicy. It was flavorful, but a bit on the colder side. The vegetables were crisp and fresh. The medium spice was rather wild - I would definitely do spicier the next time I visit. The service was speedy and the server was very accommodating. Great spot when you are craving your Thai favorites! read more

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

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Decent drinks, skimpy portions and overall subpar food. I got the red curry which was severely overpowered by the amount of basil they sprinkled in it, making it really herby and bitter. It was honestly unpleasant to eat. Appetizers were alright, but were definitely frozen. The one thing I do recommend is their mango sticky rice. Sticky rice paired with a good coconut sauce with coconut flakes; Mangoes were nicely ripe. Nice ambiance and kind staff. There are definitely better options around the area though. read more

Really enjoyed the ambience and tasty food at Mai Tai! Came here for a wonderful lunch, we all went home with doggie bags because the portions are plentiful. I ordered a Gingertini which was delicious and refreshing. Our table ordered appetizers: Curry puffs: thought these would be airy but more fried, still a good taste. Steamed dumplings: yummy with a good sauce Mango salad: yummmy! Refreshing with a little kick Everyone enjoyed their meals: Peanut sauce chicken with broccoli Pad Thai with chicken Curry noodles Spicy eggplant with chicken - comes with rice Service was good, multiple waiters assisting with our table. Will definitely come back to try more!! read more

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Visited this restaurant for dinner with my niece who attends Georgetown University. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was very busy. The spring rolls were wonderful, crispy and hot and delicious. The pineapple fried rice was yummy with a mixture of shrimp and chicken and, of course, pineapple. The Volcano was a hit with a great flavor accenting tender beef, shrimp, asparagus, spinach, snow peas, and shiitake mushrooms. The pad see eew: wide noodles with tofu and spinach is a favorite Thai dish of mine, so I was disappointed at the lack of flavor. And the noodles were even a tad overcooked. The noodle dish and the messy restroom made me minus a star. Otherwise, the food was very good. read more

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Staff are friendly. When we came in Tuesday afternoon it was not busy. Maybe two other tables but it was nice and calm inside. The curry puffs had a strong curry flavor. I've only tried this at one other place (Sisters thai) so I had high expectations but they were just alright. It gets served with sweet chili sauce. I'll give it a 3/5 stars. The Red curry with chicken was super flavorful and hit the spot. I asked for it to be the hottest and it did not have any spicy or kick to it. Even as medium which is how I think it normally is served. The basil duck was not what we had tried the past. I think we were expecting maybe a side of the duck to be crispy? Not sure, but the overall taste of the duck was too gamy and did not go well with the sauce it was in. However the veggies they used were fresh! We were going to pack it up to bring home and let someone else eat it but the waitress was kind enough to take it off our bill. Heard good reviews from other sources so we came because we were in the area. The curry was good so I would recommend trying their pangang curry or green curry! read more

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Stopped in for dinner after a day trip to DC and Georgetown from Richmond. Service was great, glass of Sauvignon blanc was exceptional and food was good. We started with the Georgetown roll and chicken satay. For entrees we all picked: bbq chicken, pad see ew, pad thai shrimp, and cashew chicken. read more

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I went to Mai Thai for a friend's celebration. I ordered the mojito and their tom kha gai (coconut mushroom chicken) soup. One thing to note if you're gluten free or celiac, they have very limited gluten free options. To start, we were a large group of 12 people. The waitress started taking drink orders from one side of the table and skipped about four of us, even though we were ready to order. My soup, even though I specified was my entree, came way before everyone's food, so I basically ate alone and then stared at people why they ate their entrees! The drink was really good, and nicely decorated. However, the soup was mediocre, to be honest. It was mostly liquid, few pieces of mushroom (cut in huge chunks, barely cooked) and chicken. I do not recommend ordering the soup at all! When it was time to pay, they do not split checks, so one person had to put down their credit card. I think this place is overrated, and would only return if someone really wants to go. read more

Mai Thai - Mai Mojito - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Mainstay in the neighborhood (I've been going since it was formerly Bangkok Bistro) with consistently good food at relatively reasonable prices. It isn't my favorite Thai in DC and I typically went in for lunch mainly for years, but it is always busy and worthwhile to visit for a solid Thai experience. read more

Wow, the food looks so good coming out and on the plate but something is missing --- hmmmm, I wonder what that could be? Oh yeah, flavor. I was excited but then disappointed at the lack of authentic flavors. Someone can totally judge me on this but I lived in Bangkok and I'm SEA so for me, maybe not for you, the flavors are dumbed down for the American pallet. I was especially disappointed with the panang curry which was just slices of tough beef in curry and 1 slice of red pepper. Definitely not the kind of panang curry I'm used to and they didn't even ask me what spice level I wanted. The one thing I will give them is that the portion was HUGE, which is not common for Thai restaurants. It was about $4 servings for around $20? So, I'd say, for the amount of food you get for the price, sure, it might be a good deal but I probably wouldn't go back since I can make it better at home. We didn't order the sushi. Is it good? Someone please tell me. read more

I thought the food here was decent! A friend and I shared Drunken Noodles and Red Curry and it was good. One thing that the restaurant should do is update their hours on Google since it currently says closes at 9:30 whereas Yelp says 9:00pm. There were a few guests right before us and as we were wrapping up our meal, we felt that the waiters were pushing to get us out which I kind of found to be a little bit rude. I feel that they should have told us directly about the closing time rather than indirectly pushing us out. read more

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Quick service, good prices, and great food. Hidden gem in Georgetown. Loved the many sticky rice!!

Located on a picturesque street laden with cute cafes and upscale eateries in the Georgetown area, Mai Thai is a neighborhood favorite among students and residents alike, attracting a diverse set of clientele with its breadth of Japanese and Thai cuisine at a reasonable price. There's a nice outdoor patio area for seating, as well as a large interior with a sleek, modern, Pan-Asian vibe. I had made a reservation for 7pm for a party of six, but there were a good amount of open tables, so walk-ins are definitely possible! We were immediately greeted and seated by the host, and service was friendly and fast - we ordered within five minutes of being seated, and our orders came out within ten minutes! The menu is vast, ranging from Thai classics such as Pad Thai and Red Curry to Japanese favorites like sushi plates and Rainbow Rolls. I ordered the Roasted Duck Salad ($12.95) - it was beautifully presented, with lots of colors from the fresh vegetables, and a good portion for the price (located in the Appetizers section of the menu). There wasn't much duck in the dish, but it was flavorful and well-cooked, with a crispy exterior. The vegetables were crunchy and delicious, with red onions, carrots, scallions, ginger, and cilantro, and the softness of the cherry tomatoes added a nice textural contrast. The lime dressing the salad was served with was quite spicy (labeled as "extra spicy" on the menu"), but acidic and served to balance the fatty duck quite nicely. My friends all ordered the Pad Thai with Chicken ($16.95) or the Drunken Noodles with Beef ($16.95, +$2 for beef). Everyone enjoyed their noodle dishes, which came with a generous portion (they all took leftovers home!) of noodles, vegetables, and protein. All of the sauces were flavorful and not too sweet (the ultimate Asian compliment), and the noodles were cooked nicely to a soft texture without being overly cooked. One thing to note here is that they cannot do separate checks for large parties, so come ready to split the bill! Overall, Mai Thai is a great stop for a casual dinner in Georgetown without breaking the bank. It's not the most authentic Thai/Japanese food out there, but it's tasty, and you'll certainly leave full! read more

Mai Thai - Roasted Duck Salad ($12.95) - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came for dinner before happy hour ended at 6 pm. It was not crowded, we were the only customers in the dining room at 5:40 on a Thursday. We tried 3 appetizers for $4 each - fried calamari, curry puffs, and Thai chicken wings. The first 2 appetizers were good, but the wings were hard and overcooked (not recommended). We also ordered 2 entrees - pad see eew with beef and ginger stir fry with chicken. Both were large portions that were shared by 3 people. The ginger stir fry had mixed vegetables that were not specified on the menu and taste was bitter. But the pad see eew was very good in which the beef and Chinese broccoli were tender. Our server was attentive and filled our glasses of water several times during a hot summer day. The restaurant is nicely decorated and played American pop music sung by unknown artists in a jazzy tune. The best time to come for dinner would be before 6 pm so take advantage of the happy hour appetizers! read more

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I love drop-in surprises and Mai Thai is one of those gems. We were doing the tourist stroll around Georgetown on a rainy weekday and happened upon this cozy little restaurant. Service was quick and the food superb! I typically order green curry at Thai restaurants but saw the Lad Na and decided to give it a try. I've never even heard of this dish or seen it on a menu but will certainly ask when I dine at Thai restaurants in the future. I highly recommend it. My partner's red curry was also very good. read more

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Used to come here a lot when I was going to Georgetown. It was a must stop when my husband and I were in town for our anniversary. The food was great but the service was really awful. When my husband thanked the waitress for bringing his drink, the lady looked at him and basically rolled her eyes. He shrugged it off. During our meal, we asked for more napkins and the guy we asked acted as if he had to get some from his personal stash. When I asked which way the bathrooms were (it's been a while), the ladies at the front looked at me for a few beats and then pointed at a hallway behind me. Thought that was weird and rude. The staff became super attentive and switched their energy when they dropped off the bill. We decided from all the bad service encounters to not leave tip. About a week later, my husband reviewed his credit card charges and noticed the charge for our meal here was a bit more than he remembered authorizing on the receipt. I called in and asked what the charge would be for the exact things we ordered. They told me about $65, which is what we remembered. I asked "so why was my husband charged about $12 more than that?" They said since there was no cash tip they "assumed" we meant to leave it on the card. Absolutely not. We authorized what the meal costs. The audacity to charge 18% on BAD SERVICE is wild. I told them if they didn't refund the tip amount I would report their bad practices. I should have demanded the entire meal refunded because what they did was FRAUD. Avoid going here. Especially if you're a tourist. read more

Mai Thai - Refund for a he 18% tip the staff added without my husband's authorization - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The decor is dated, the restaurant does not give a "clean" vibe, and the bathroom was gross. IMO, the bathroom says a lot about any establishment. The service staff was a little odd almost like it wasn't the year 2024 nor were they giving professional staff energy. The food: the "spring rolls" were NOT spring rolls. They were skinny egg rolls and the sauce proved it...duck sauce and not fish sauce. Some people may like that cabbage filling, but call it what it really is. The eel and avocado rollers horrendous! Thick, doughy rice with chewy, fatty eel pieces. Miso soup was so salty...why?! The chicken pad see ew was actually tasty and so was the chicken stir fry. I can see ordering to go items if you're a local , but would not go for a sit down meal again. read more

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The best pad Thai I've ever had. First had it in 2008 after walking back to Georgetown from a very cold inauguration and have yet to find one better. I make sure to get it whenever I'm back in town! read more

I'm surprised by the mid rating of this place! I thought the food was great:) Great ambiance for dinners. Went on a reservation with a large group and they were able to accommodate us very well. Panang Curry (5/5) I really liked this dish! Large portion sizes, very creamy and tasty. Sweet and somewhat savory dish that was very good. Slightly nutty flavor. We got chicken as our protein with this. Was delicious. Green Curry (3/5) I think this was also quite tasty but it could've been better if there was less ginger. I definitely bit into chunks of ginger that left a bad taste in my mouth (i'm not a fan of ginger). Then after taking leftovers home the next day I could not stomach this. Just tasted like ginger soup :( . Pad Thai (5/5) Standard pad thai, thinner noodles I think. Sweet and savory, very tasty!! Cant go wrong with this classic. Pad See Ew (5/5) It was rlly good! First time getting this dish and I like it. Savory dish with wider noodles. The noodles got a bit soft and stuck together but that's expected. Mango Sticky Rice (4/5) Small portion and mango wasn't the freshest but still tasty! read more

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Great service and even better food. I will admit that I was a bit worried when I saw a Thai restaurant also serving sushi. "Oh great, another fusion place but it's the only Thai restaurant around" I thought as I was trying to find a place to eat with some friends out of town. When we took a look at the menu, once seated by the kind waitress, I noticed that there were dishes from all parts of Thailand from the south to the north to the west. I ordered cross-section of traditional Thai dishes. The masaman curry was flavorful and the beef fell apart with my fork. The larb gai was balanced and I had the perfect amount of spice and the papaya salad was crisp, and have the right amount of sweet vs sour. All of the dishes were wonderfully aromatic and fresh. Well done. read more

As a Thai Native, I enjoy the authentic Coconut Curry at Mai Thai. I ordered Red Curry Jae from Vegetarian Menu for my dinner. It came with the fried tofu. I did not know and asked for "No Fried Tofu" in my curry. Staff were very supportive. He removed the fried tofu and added steamed vegetables for me. The red curry (No added spice from original curry paste) was delicious. The first bite, I remembered the red curry in Thailand cooked by mom. I came back another day to try Green Curry Jae - Vegetarian (asked for no Tofu!) It's delicious! The quality is consistent with generous fresh vegetables! I sat outside and it's peaceful and beautiful ambience! Thank you!! Note that Green Curry is made from Green Chilies which is more spicy than Red Curry! Curry paste is authentic. Generous portion of vegetables. Come with Jasmine Rice. Good quality of coconut cream No MSG Fresh vegetables and ingredients Coconut is considered as a "Fruit of God". Coconut is Pure Energy. Coconut Curry makes my skin so soft and radiant with natural moisturizer! I love Coconut Oil as it's natural. Let food be thy medicine! I highly recommend to try authentic Thai foods here. Very nice staff, Chefs. Thank you! Kathy read more

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went a while ago. nice vibe for a date, drunken noodles were yum. reasonable pricing. not sure if i would go again just because there are better options in this city read more

Dropped by early evening on a Sunday and was instantly disappointed. The man who sat us didn't say a word and seemed like he'd rather be elsewhere. The bathroom stalls were so uncomfortably small. We then had a server, an older man, who came to take our order and for whatever reason, decided he didn't want to put in an order of chicken satay because it was going to take "10 minutes." He was weird and off putting. Food took a while to come out and was not the best. Overall this place had a weird ambiance and I would not recommend this place to anyone. Better Thai places literally anywhere else. read more

The service was good and timely. The Thai coconut red curry was flavored spicy and delicious. This isn't the best Thai food I've had but it was good. The tuna sushi rolls were a 6 out of 10. Hawaii certainly has the freshest tuna. Compared to Hawaii's tuna, we rate this a 6 out of 10. Overall, we enjoyed the meal and the service! read more

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mai thai is great for large groups. the food isn't the *best* thai youll ever have but its great value for the money with a variety of classic thai curries, rice and noodle dishes, and entrees. there is also sushi but i think its not the best quality fish the gyoza was an excellent appetizer. spring rolls were dry and bland. read more

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The service was quick and attentive for the entire meal. I got the Panang Curry which was served with a generous portion of rice and had a good amount of meat in it which was appreciated! I got Medium spice level, but still felt like it could have been more spicy or had a more flavorful curry. The restaurant itself still has a quiet and clean environment though making it an ideal place for a work or social lunch. read more

Mai Thai - Pana Panang Curry (Medium) - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Reasonable prices and generous portion sizes for the Georgetown area. Got a usual spread of spring rolls, chicken satay, and pad see ew with tofu. The food was not bad but nothing special. They came freshly made and pipping hot which felt nice on a cold winter day. The pad see ew may be my favorite, flavorful but not overly seasoned and came with a good amount of vegetables and tofu. read more

Mai Thai - Chicken satay and pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A new favorite! I'm always craving Thai food and Mai Thai hit the spot! The food was delicious with very generous portion sizes! I highly recommend the pad Thai and drunken noodles! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Mai Thai - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Why does this have such a low rating on Yelp? Beats me! I was hesitant on trying out this place, but I'm glad I gave it a chance myself. The restaurant was quite packed when we went on a Friday night. We were seated right away. No reservations needed. Ordered: Thai Basil Duck - yes, yes, yes! Some fresh peppers and asparagus are sliced into this dish. The asparagus is heavenly. I would order it just for asparagus, to be honest. Crunchy, flavorful, balanced the duck. Thai Basil Eggplant with Pork - reminds me of the duck! Similar flavors. Tomyum Soup - delicious! There was more mushroom than chicken, but the actual flavors were spot on. Limey, salty, and has that traditional tomyum kick. Flavorful. Can't really mess this up, but the actual items in the soup could use a little working on. Miso Soup - overly salted. Small bowl. Nothing spectacular. Order this somewhere else unless you're craving it. Overall, the dish I ordered was delicious. Decor was alright. Atmosphere lovely. There was a group a rather rowdy customers partying/shouting in the corner. Not sure if anything could have been done regarding that though. read more

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Looked clean. Not too busy on Friday evening. Great lemongrass soup. Hit the spot on sore throat. Spicy chicken had no spice at all and peanut chicken just fine. Green tea first pot cold next hot next warm. Careless lack of detail. Enjoyed experience with good fast service. read more

I get the drunken noodles every time I come here and it is consistently so good. Service is fast, although, depending on where you're seated, waitstaff might forget about you on busier nights sometimes. Mai Thai is super crowded and loud most of the times that I've gone, but that drawback only shows how much people love their food. read more

Mai Thai - Drunken Noodle (Medium) - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was good! We got sushi (rainbow roll, sashimi and cucumber/eel roll), sweet and sour chicken and pad Thai. A highlight was that each cocktail was $11.95 but you can get a pitcher of any cocktail (serves 5) for $24.95. We got the mai Thai pitcher and were happy with our choice! On the minus side: service was slow and impersonal and the music was so loud we couldn't hear each other. read more

Mai Thai - Mai Thai pitcher! - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Very shareable portions. Staff is wonderful. Gets busy. They have take out. Cute little place .

My friends and I came to Mai Thai for dinner on a whim. We were happy we stopped by as the food was pretty good. I had the Sashimi Deluxe, and the thing that stood out to me was the quantity of food I got. For just ~$32, I got 20 pieces of sashimi. The sushi was presented pretty blandly and was even somewhat depressing. But $32 in DC usually does not get you this much sashimi. Thus, my sole recommendation of this place is based on the value you can expect here. read more

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

Absolutely delicious! Cute spot with nice ambiance, friendly and fast service. Drinks were good and there were fun, unique options. I'm a huge pad Thai fan and this was great. I had mine made gluten free and my friend had the regular preparation. We both devoured the entire thing and still wished we had more. Will definitely be back! read more

Mai Thai - Pad Thai with chicken (made gluten free) - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Mai Thai in Georgetown is one of my favorite Thai restaurants in DC! All of their dishes were fresh and packed with flavor. Pro tip: you get a free entree on your birthday! Sadly I visited the day before haha! We ordered the Fresh Garden Rolls, Drunken Noodle, and Pad Thai. The rolls were fresh and simple, yet elegant. I definitely recommend as a light appetizer. The drunken noodles were SOLID. The tofu was super crispy and soaked in the sauce from the noodles and veggies. It was packed with the traditional drunken noodle flavor you'd expect. The pad thai was good, but definitely could have been better. The lime was necessary for all the flavors to mix, but I wish there was a bit more given! Overall, I loved my experience at Mai Thai and plan on visiting again soon! read more

Mai Thai - Fresh Garden Rolls (top left), Drunken Noodle (right), Pad Thai (bottom left) - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I went to Mai Thai for dinner and ordered the Pad See Eew with beef. It was pretty standard in quality, though the noodles were not quite as flavorful as I'd like. Also, there was only a tiny bit of egg in the dish. The restaurant has a nice ambiance. There is dim lighting (not too dark though) with a candle at each table. I went on a Wednesday night, so it wasn't too busy. The service speed was fast, and our waiter was friendly though not really attentive. I would give Mai Thai 3.5 stars if I could for the solid yet not that great Thai food and quick service. As someone who frequents the Georgetown area, I will give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt and give them 4 stars because of their convenient location (for me at least). I'd recommend Mai Thai if you are in the Georgetown area and looking for decent Thai food. read more

Mai Thai - Pad See Eew - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I like the outdoor seating. We were in the area so decided to grab some food nearby. I wasn't too hungry that day so I just wanted something refreshing. I got the cucumber soup which was nice. It definitely made me feel better from feeling nauseous all day. Not sure how the rest of the food was. Our friends seemed to not like their food since it wasn't spicy enough. All in all average place in Alexandria. read more

On a Nice walk through Georgetown we decided to have some Thai food, Tasteless, blend, horrible food is serve here, peanut sauce don't taste like peanut, spring rolls not flavor at all, and I ask my rice spicy but it was way to spicy that I was unable to eat it! They never ask how was my meal, and definitely ask to get my dish removed groom the check because I don't really eat it and they refused! Arguing that I eat a portion of my meal. Horrible costumer service. Will never go back to this tacky place! Just save your money and got somewhere else. read more

Mai Thai - Just horrible - Thai Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went to the Georgetown one today, terrible food. Chicken satay was hard, beef salad had way too much salt. Thumbs down.

A Georgetown staple! This place is always crowded with Georgetown students due to its proximity to the university and the fact that you can get a free meal on your birthday. The entrees are huge, and my go to is the pad Thai. Normally I end up getting two meals out of that one dish. The food is good, but it is a bit pricey and Mai Thai had some issues w rats a little while back. However I'd be surprised if most places in the area don't have rat problems, bc Georgetown in general has a problem w them. This is a good place to come if you're in a large group or are in the Georgetown area and craving Asian food. They have a large variety of options, and have both Sushi and Thai options. Also a good place to get cocktail pitchers to share w others. read more

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