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    3.5 (545 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Maria L.

    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!!

    Pad Thai shrimp
    Shirley H.

    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.

    Curry Puffs
    Sarah K.

    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!

    Mai Mojito
    Sara R.

    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.

    Red Curry
    Tuhin C.

    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.

    Roasted Duck Salad ($12.95)
    Kristen H.

    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!

    Dining room
    Lisa L.

    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!

    Chicken and ginger stir-fry
    Anna C.

    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.

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    Ed D.

    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.

    Refund for a he 18% tip the staff added without my husband's authorization
    Jes Anne G.

    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.

    Honey Chicken
    Julie K.

    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!

    Pana Panang Curry (Medium)
    Tommy B.

    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.

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

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

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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.

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    4.3(666 reviews)
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    Let me preface this by saying that we're from NYC, so we're used to amazing food spots…read more Amazing food and good service. Probably one of the best spots we tried in D.C. Highly recommend and would definitely come back.

    I made RSVP for this Korean restaurant on a Sunday evening...and it was bustling!…read more Despite RSVP for the main room, we got seated in an extended part of the room (more like an indoor patio?)...so frankly, the ambiance was a bit off for me. So was the overhead music. Guess I expected a more authentic Korean experience, but the place was more or less an Americanized Korean bistro. Still, the foods seemed authentic! We ordered a few things to share... Mandu, Dolsot Bibimbap, and this Ssam Board. For drinks, my husband got some beer (?), and I got this fruity cocktail (??). First, the positives! The Mandu was really, really good...and quite meaty! The Dolsot Bibimbap was good in that it came with a generous load of fresh veggies. Now the problems. The Bulgogi in the Dolsot Bibimbap was problematic. It was a bit too fatty...and too chunky...and just hard to eat. It was also a bit bland! They should have cut it up a bit...or provided us with proper cutlery, like a fork and a knife! This is a pet peeve of mine...but nowadays, hardly any restaurant gives you the full set of cutlery. Just fork, or just chopsticks!! Then the Ssam Board. While it looked luscious, I personally had a problem with the meat. While I love Galbi, cuts of Galbi was all-out rare. The waiter didn't even ask for our preference, by the way. If I knew it'd be prepared that red, I would have ordered something else. If it was medium-rare, for instance, I might have liked this dish. My husband prefers a much more rare cut of meat than me, yet even he thought this was too red. Also, I expected something more than raddish for sides. Not sure if this "Board" was worth $42. We also tried this Black Sesame Ice Cream dessert. I loved the flavor...but nothing too special. Service was a bit off as well. While friendly at our table, our waiter wasn't too attentive...especially in the beginning. If he stopped by our table earlier, I might have gotten them to bring back the Ssam Board to cook the meat a bit more. Frankly, I was underwhelmed with the foods, the presentation, even the service. Overall, there were just too many things amiss (or just underwhelming??)...so much so that I doubt I'll pick this place again.

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    I came on Tuesday which I realized is Dim Sum Tuesday where they have discounted items from their…read moredim sum menu! I'll have to try that next time, but this time I got the Ceviche Nikkei, Lucky 12 (4pcs of 3 different types of siu mai), and the Aji de Gallina. My favorite was the ceviche nikkei; it was so refreshing and the tuna was the perfect texture! Out of the three types of siu mai, the siu mai tradicional was my favorite. The pollo siu mai has like a salsa in it that was very unique but not my favorite. The Aji de Gallina was very hearty and comforting. The chicken pieces themselves were fine but the stew was so delicious. The real star of the show was the dessert: ponderaciones de kiwicha! The banana ice cream it comes with was phenomenal, it pairs so well with the cocoa powder! I would come back just for dessert! The ambiance is really nice! Decor is super cute, the light fixtures are really cool! Service was great!

    Fun little concept of Chinese and Peruvian fusion food as the name suggests…read more I was eating by myself so I tried passionate fruit juice and the lomo saltado, unfortunately not the Chinese fusion food. The drink and food I'd say is pretty standard. The Lomo Saltado dish, however, I'd say that it's just a bit too salty, and the beef steak is slightly overdone, but only slightly. So I'd still give it a 4/5. Overall, I thought it's a beautiful space and nice dining experience and I'd still recommend it to others, just not on the top of my list.

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    4.5(263 reviews)
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    My daughter took me here today for Mother's day! I feel so spoiled!…read more The place is huge beautifully decorated and plenty of space. Kevin was our server he was very good, accommodating and always asking us how we are. And how's everything? Kelly was also very helpful, she was able to assist us as well. She has a very pleasing personality. We felt very welcomed. Now for the food. It was good but i wished it had more collection when it comes to types of meats. But i get that they have a buffet going on as well so there are many many choices. I loved the soft shell crab and snow crab legs. Desserts were plentiful as well.

    I recently had dinner with some friends at Kanpai and enjoyed my experience! The restaurant is…read morebeautifully decorated and gives an upscale vibe. However, the prices are still very affordable! I am not big on buffets for hygienic reasons. However, I did try a few items once they were newly put out. One thing I did not like was how long it took for them to replace certain items. I waited close to 30 mins for fresh pineapple fried rice, which tasted okay. Surprisingly the pad thai was delicious and super moist! I enjoyed the bbq because most kbbq places have limited pescatarian friendly options. The salmon cooked in butter was delicious once I added some garlic a few little spices to jazz it up. The shrimp also tasted super fresh. I would definitely return

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    4.4(785 reviews)
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