The few times I have been here, the customer service has always been superb. The waitress is always kind and accommodating to us. Their food is always flavorful and spicy. Overall, I love their red curry chicken dish! It reminds me of California Thai food: always yummy. read more

I always order the pad thai and it is my favorite pad Thai that I've ever had! I get it with a spicyness level of mild and it's just the right amount of spicy for me (not too spicy and bearable!) Some of my other friends have been here too and agree that it's their favorite Thai restaurant here. Another plus is that my order has always been ready earlier than expected when I do takeout. read more

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

I ordered from this restaurant for take-out, and I was so happy when it showed up in half the expected time during a busy Friday night. The pad Thai with tofu was delicious and filled to the brim. I'm not someone who usually saves leftovers (because I eat it all immediately), but I easily made two very filling meals with the portions. The steamed veggie dumplings were also the perfect addition; the homemade soy sauce was sweeter than expected but complimented the dumplings very nicely! read more

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We come here pretty frequently, so I thought it was time to leave some love here. This place is a solid neighborhood restaurant for slightly more interesting Thai. We've tried most of the menu, and some of my absolute favorites include the chili duck, the 4 brothers noodle soup, and the Siam Beef. Also, sticky rice is always my jam. I would probably avoid many of the appetizers because several of them are not as good as the rest of the food. I would also avoid things like pad Thai-- try something more interesting! read more

I go here for lunch all the time. Their lunch menu is great, but everything else on the menu is just as good. Pad see eaw is my go to. I also order their Thai tea because I'm addicted to Thai tea and theirs doesn't disappoint. Staff is super friendly and always quick. They make sure every customer is happy and taken care of. read more

Super fire. Best Thai place I've ever been to. Had the pad Thai w chicken twice and looking forward to exploring the menu further. Ppl inside are very nice too. Nice ambiance as well. read more

Came to Thai Pad on a Saturday night, kind of late before they were closing in the next hour, but the food and staff were great! I had the drunken noodles and asked for mild spice, with a side of sticky rice. The drunken noodles were a great portion and delicious, good amount of chicken and fresh veggies. Their noodles smelt fresh and not greasy like other Thai places. The sticky rice came out wrapped in plastic and in the basket case holder to keep it warm. It was so fresh, not salty, just perfect sticky rice, shared with 3 others at the table with bites! Others at my table ordered the veggie pad Thai, shrimp pad Thai and curry. We all finished our meals with no leftovers! The place was clean, staff were prompt and friendly, and the atmosphere was quaint. Bathrooms are gender specific and clean. read more

Food is pretty good, I'll give them that but the service is horrible absolutely horrible. Not sure how one can find a whole group of disagreeable Thai people but they managed it. My husband keeps ordering from here because it's a couple of blocks from our home. We'll never again!! Also every time we brought our kids they were indignant that we had the nerve to bring children into the establishment. THERE ARE OTHER THAI RESTAURANTS OUT THERE, DON'T SETTLE!! read more

Small spot but has a cozy vibe to it. Ordered the fried chicken gyoza and shrimp pad thai. The gyoza was lightly fried but had a nice texture. Unfortunately the chicken stuffing wasn't up to par with the price of $6 for five small-ish pieces. The pad thai was sizable and could be shared between two. The flavor though was not quite there. I feel like if there was a smaller portion to sauce ratio then it would be nice. I get why people like this spot but for the hassle of parking and the price, it's not worth it to return. read more

I love coming to Thai Pad, and even ordering online. I've been coming here for about 2-2.5 years and they've made awesome improvements to their menu, including adding gluten free options, which are greatly appreciated. I don't know what other people are ordering when they say portions are too small, I got pad thai for dinner last night and I was stuffed by the end and even got a take-out container for the rest. They have attentive service and a great ambiance. I've come in for lunch and dinner before and the service is great always. When I order online, it usually comes sooner than I've been given an estimate for and the order is never wrong. It's a pleasure coming to eat here, I highly recommend it! read more

I wanted something delivered so I didn't have to get out in the cold, dreary weather. Thai Pad was highly recommended, so I ordered the Veggie Gyoza and the Chicken Pad See Eaw. The dumplings were delicious--hot and crispy on the outside! The pad see eaw was also flavorful and was a large enough order for two. read more

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Exceptional! My favorite Thai place around that has loads of gluten free options. And, really excellent customer service!

Amazing amazing food. We ordered red and green curry, drunken noddles, and the fried rice, all were delicious (esp their Thai iced tea )

Ordered online through their link, which is now set to not show when food will be ready until after you have paid, and got a 30 minute wait, which is long for this type of food and this restaurant. Arrived a little after the scheduled time, the order wasn't ready, and I wasn't given my food until 15 minutes after the time originally provided by the app. If the answer to my comment about missing the scheduled time had been "sorry we got slammed" or something similar, I really wouldn't have minded, but instead it was "it's an estimate" and "we can't do it any faster" both with a tone of "you're being unreasonable." Order wasn't complicated, tipped 20% on the app, food was fine, but not worth the wait or the attitude, so, after ordering fairly regularly since their opening years ago, I'm done. read more

Everything was delicious! We got the mango salad (mild spicy level), vegetable pad Thai and pad see euw.

Great spot for delicious Thai food in Van Ness. So far I tried the Pad See Ew, Pad Thai and Pad Ginger. Everything was amazing!

This is a fantastic neighborhood Thai restaurant that I would probably eat at even if I didn't live in the neighborhood. This isn't just an average greasy take-out spot. The food is fantastic, there are gluten free modifications for many of the items, and the seasoning is just right. The restaurant space itself is tastefully decorated, spacious enough for a comfortable meal, and the presentation of the dishes are nice. The staff is always extremely friendly and accomodating. If I order takeout, I usually order on my walk home from the metro, and it's ready in 15-20 minutes - perfect time for me to grab a bottle of wine or pick up a couple groceries down the street. I eat here or order from here at least once a month, usually about twice a month, and am never disappointed. I always get the garden rolls and larb gai, and rotate through the drunken noodles, pad thai, or ginger pork/chicken. The siam beef and oven roasted chicken are also great, though sometimes both are just slightly too salty for my taste. read more

Thai Pad is a gem of a Thai restaurant with an amazing $10 lunch special. The portions are large enough to divide into two meals if you'd like and the service is always super fast and pleasant. I've eaten at a lot of different Thai places along Connecticut Ave and prefer Thai Pad to all others, by far. read more

Ordered takeout. First time trying this spot and was pleasantly surprised. I highly recommend the Khao Soi and vegetable dumplings. I'll be back! read more

I usually expect places that are mostly take out (chinese food, thai food, burgers, etc) to have a rough inside seating area, so I was pleasantly surprised by Thai Pad! The inside was very nice and clean, there's outdoor seating if you're into that, and the staff was great. Our food and drinks came very quickly and were delicious. No complaints here! Also, the gluten free options are clearly marked on the menu! Always a plus read more

This is my favorite Thai place in DC. Love the Khao Soi, the drunken noodles and the eggplant dish!

As someone who is Thai I will tell you this food is authentic and is the best Thai food I've had in the area in a while. My husband ordered the pad kra prow which is his favorite thai dish and he said it was the best version of this dish he's had. It comes with a fried egg on top which is very authentic. At most thai places you have to ask for it but here it's included. I ordered the sukhothai noodle soup which really hit the spot. I haven't had a version of this dish this good since I was a kid. I ordered via Uber eats but would be interested to dine in next time. read more

Be careful if you have a soy allergy. Ordered garden rolls. Menu does not say it contains tofu. Glad I was able to remove it before I had a fatal reaction. read more

First time Yelp poster, but decided to sign up given that I used Yelp to find this place. I was visiting from out of town, and my fiancée and I wanted some Thai. Given all the good reviews, we decided to give this place a shot. We were not disappointed. The food was fantastic. We started off with the dumplings and calamari. Both were excellent. I got the Pad See Eaw with Beef, which was awesome. The portion sizes were great as well, and I was stuffed afterwords. My fiancée got the Drunken Noodles, which was, according to her, "out of this world." She loves hot food and this hit the spot. Drinks were good as well -- I got a very well made mojito and my fiancée got a beer. I've been to several Thai restaurants, and none have had as good food as Thai Pad. As for the service, Steve was fantastic. He was our waiter and actually happens to be the owner. He's super friendly and gave me the recommendation of the Pad See Eaw. Very knowledgable, and wanted to make sure we had a great evening. We got to chat with him for a little while, and I'd encourage you to do so as well. He seems really eager to establish a restaurant with good food and service in the neighborhood. I think he's done so already. Definitely give this place a shot if you like Thai food. I very much doubt you will be disappointed. read more

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I love drunken noodles from one particular place back home in CA, they never taste the same when I order them from another place. During my trip to DC, I thought I'd give them a try so I ordered the drunken noodles with chicken and they were DELICIOUS!!! read more

Good spicy thai food and would have given 4 stars but found a hair in my pad thai and saw a review of another person having seen 2 in their dish 10 months ago. read more

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

Wow. Just ate a great meal at Thai Pad. The outside is pretty plain but don't let that stop you from eating here. The interior is all new with wood floors, walls, tables and chairs. The host/ waiter recommended the curry puff ($6) and the Kai Dao Minced Chicken ($13). The 2 curry puffs came first.. Hot, crispy on the outside with great flavor and nicely presented with a sauce. Another server repeatedly refilled my water even though the bottle was on my table... I felt pampered and this was in NO way annoying. The Kai Dao Minced Chicken was beautifully presented and delicious. It was hot / spicy but not over the top. The whole meal was awesome and the service was attentive and friendly. read more

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I lived in Thailand for 6 months and Thai Pad not only has great Thai food, but it also has some Northern Thai regional favorites! Khao Soi is a northern dish that has yellow curry with noodles that I sometimes have a hard time finding, but the khao soi at Thai Pad is AMAZING! I love everything I have had there, particularly their soups/noodles, the lemongrass chicken, and red curry. They also have a special sometimes that is Moo Yang, another Northern Thai specialty--marinated pork cooked on skewers served with sticky rice. It tastes just like what I used to eat in Thailand! Great place, you can't go wrong here. read more

I still remember when the sign came up that this place is opening. I love good Thai food: salty, spicy, savory, sour, sweet Thai Pad has it all. They care about what they're doing. They're here to give you a great dining experience, and that's what you'll get. I've been going to this place as my go-to-Thai-food since it opened, and since they got their liquor license, why would I bother to eat anywhere else? I am tempted to buy a tent and set up camp outside their doors even though I already live within walking distance. Let me paint a picture: Some of the nicest team people you'll meet, including the owners (a man and his wife) that work there, will offer you a seat, provide you with water (in a growler with two cups... WHICH I LOVE), and be eager to take your order with a smile. If you ask for a recommendation, they are honest (refreshing since some places just up-sell or refer to something they aren't familiar with). The atmosphere is warm in a sort of unexplainable way. I feel comfortable. I feel like I breathe and be myself. It has that home away from home that everyone seems to be striving for, and they did it The decor is a traditional trendy mix that has enough subtlety to it doesn't overwhelm. It's cool without trying. I've tried several items from the papaya salad, to the kra prow gai kai dao (my favorite), and of course the mango sticky rice (I try to get something new every time). Each dish has taken my senses on a ride through a kaleidoscope. Your eyes will love the colors, your nose will embrace the smell and enhance the taste, your tongue will rejoice at the doors you have opened. This is one of those places where I feel that the price is deserved, even affordable, considering what you're getting, and the ingredients that they're using. Food comes out promptly, is made to your liking, and always ALWAYS delicious. Plus (as if it needed a plus) they have a lunch menu featuring items from the dinner menu at a reduced price! I had carryout for the first time last night and it was everything I could've hoped for; I might get some tonight! Give Thai Pad a try. You could fall in love with this new little place, as I have. read more

Subpar food, subpar service... Subpar pricing. After a splendid day downtown with my significant other, I came in all joyous, sprouting happiness to everyone, including the hostess, the server, and the cursing janitor cleaning the toilet bowl clearly because someone left a big doo doo. Since my special someone was of the same breed as our server, she received much warmth and attention; however, to my dismay, I clearly was considered an inferior race/mud blood so all smiles and responses were unreservedly feigned. Oh? Did I just hurt her feelings because I asked for hot tea instead of a glass of DC's tap water? I would understand if she was having a bad day, but her inconsistent behaviour proved otherwise. Then there's the food. It's contradictory to try and be so "Thai" when all the "Thai" dishes are so Americanized. The Som Tum was okay. Although at first it was quite salty and sweet, I couldn't bring myself to tell the server, for the con of ingesting her saliva far outweighed the benefit of making my food a bit more spicy, sour, and authentic. My counterpart did not hesitate to point it out, however, and the dish did return a bit more authentic, but at this point the sour service had already left a poor taste on my tongue... Albeit for an Americanized Thai restaurant, this place will suffice for the undiscerning tongue. But if you're looking for an authentic Thai Sa-Wat-Dee-Khrap/Ka meal, I'd suggest you venture elsewhere. read more

Awesome addition to the neighborhood! Excellent food, warm and efficient service. Clean and airy decor. You gotta try it ! The shrimp pad Thai was the right consistency and the shrimp was tender and large. The green curry was spiced to perfection. Can't wait to try many of the other delicious sounding dishes on the menu. read more

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Have you guys just changed your chef? Everything tasted so different today. It's unfortunate because we really loved your drunken noodles and garden rolls. Noodles were extremely saucy and soup was bland and sweet read more

Wow! I am so glad I found Thai pad!! This little gem is only a few blocks away from where I live, and I'm surprised it took us this long to try it out! People might think I'm cray cray but I think that most Thai food in the US tastes pretty much alike. The food here was great Thai food. I order the drunken noodles that the spice level and flavors were all on point. They also have a wonderful wine selection, boo got the red blend which was a perfect red and fruity wine - and I got the rose which was refreshing. One of my favorite things about Thai pad was how cute the restaurant is, it has a very fun vibe and the ambiance was just wonderful. We used to go to a Thai place in Cleveland park that has good food, but it looked like a restaurant from the 90s. Thai pad is just so cute, and It makes you happy you are eating there. The staff was attentive and friendly as well. Will definitely be back! read more

Thai pad is good to what it serves, local Thai food. Their food isn't exceptional but if you want Thai it's the best place in the area. It's over priced but I do love their seafood friend rice. The place is really clean and nice to have a casual lunch. It's update and nice inside. This is not my to go Thai place just my lazy Thai place when I can't venture out and I am in need of some curries. read more

This place is awesome! My fiancé and I are regular customers and we've never had a bad meal. So far I have had the Thai pad chicken, pad sew ew chicken, pork pineapple fried rice, and the green curry chicken, and they have all been great. My fiance really enjoys the tofu soup and the curry puffs. The service is great, the food comes out fast, and the food is always great. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Had a great meal here Saturday night. I had the Kra Prow Gai Kai Dao with chicken, which was excellent. My girlfriend enjoyed her red curry with chicken and there was enough for us to take home for a second meal. We finished with the sweet sticky rice with mango for dessert. (Definitely recommended.) They also kept my diet coke refilled, which I greatly appreciated since my dish was spicy. Thai Pad is a great addition to the neighborhood! read more

I'm a huge fan of Thai food and super picky (I used to help out at Thai Xing) but I've been happy with my experiences here! Funny with another reviewer, as I am too pregnant and trying to eat spicy foods to induce labor. I though, have a high tolerance for spicy food and Thai food always hits it right. I've tried the Tom kha, which is excellent. Not too much fish sauce, which some places can over due it. Its very aromatic, and you can really taste the galanga. I love it! I did notice the first time I had it, they gave me oyster mushrooms and the changed to button the second time. I had the papaya salad too, which I'm happy with as well. It's not to fishy or shrimpy either. Not as spicy as most places (I just got regular spicy) but im sure if I asked they could adjust. (Sometimes papaya salads can get too spicy though). Haven't tried any of the curries yet, but plan to in the future. The staff is really sweet too. I came in last Friday for some soup and EVERY table had a one or more children. (Welcome to the neighborhood!) I felt so bad for the staff, but they handled it really well. read more

BEWARE OF 20% TIP ADDED TO YOUR BILL! We have decided to try out this restaurant in our neighborhood and the food is so far ok. The wait staff were tentative and pleasant. The only disappointment for the night was the 20% tip added to our bill for a party of 3, my wife and daughter. Our normal tipping habit is at 20% as well but never automatically for party of 3 or at least allow the customer know ahead of time. We are restaurant owner as well and I do know it is suicidal to allow staff to automatically charge the tip, fastest way to loose customer. read more

Good food and reasonably priced! Nice outdoor seating and great customer service. Been here a few times and it's always consistent

Excellent Thai food in a casual atmosphere... quiet and not very crowded. Worth a try. read more

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