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We had a really nice time trying Laotian food! The service was very friendly and welcoming. The waiter gave us some recommendations. I got a glass noodle dish, and it was very delicious. The portion was generous. My husband got something that the waiter recommended as a traditional Laotian dish. It had mushrooms and veggies, and it was very good! We came home with some leftovers. The mango sticky rice was amazing! I would definitely recommend Zom Tum. Great spot for Laotian and Thai.
Zom Tum is a solid option if you are in the area. The staff were attentive throughout the meal, which made for a smooth and enjoyable experience. I went with the khao soi and found it to be well-portioned and full of flavor. The Thai iced tea leaned a bit on the sweeter side, but still felt balanced enough to enjoy alongside the meal. Overall, a good spot that is definitely worth checking out if you are nearby.
I wished I dined here as the interior was cute, but had to get takeout. I placed my order online, and it only took 20 minutes to pick up my order. It was quite speedy. Food-wise... my mild chicken pad thai order was pretty good. The sauce was pretty good and the noodles didn't taste anything out of the ordinary. I will call out that this pad thai order was probably the most expensive I've had in dc... I wouldn't rush coming back here, but it's good nonetheless
If we lived within a few blocks of Zom Tum we'd be stopping by at least every other week. The vibe is so right, the service is excellent and the food well ... it's just plain YUMMY! The Tom Yum soup had a little kick but was filled with fresh ingredients... really filled... I almost licked the bowl! The entrees were large and just as delicious! I loved the music choices and if I didn't have a train to catch I would have stayed longer in this attractive dining oasis. The bar looked enticing but that darn train. Next time I'm the Nation's Capitol I just might be catching a ride to Zom Tum ... really a perfect dinner after a long work day!!
Per a friend's recommendation, I popped into Zom Tum to order takeout on a Wednesday evening around 6 p.m. A kind staff member helped me right away and within 15 minutes, I was out the door with our food. Everything we ordered came in hearty portions and full of flavor. The spicy basil fried rice was excellent. My eight-year-old daughter devoured the fried rice with chicken. My wife loved the drunken noodles with chicken and the larb. The tom yum soup was delicious. For dessert, the mango and sticky rice was excellent. The space itself is the old Joselito space along Pennsylvania Avenue SE near the Eastern Market Metro. There's bar seating and a large dining room with tables.
Haven't tried the food yet but the drunken noodles have my name on it!! Was walking by after the eastern market farmers and decided to grab a Thai Iced Coffee. Phenomenal. No notes. Gimme 14 more of em immediately!!!
Zom Tum is an excellent Thai place in southeast DC. The vibes inside Zom Tum are modern, clean and bright. It wasn't too busy but it was cold outside. I ordered the Khao Soi. The curry is thick and very savory, with spice that is present but not overpowering. It has a good texture in that it feel thin enough to keep eating. The egg noodles have a great texture, crunchy on top over the noodles and then separately, it is soft underneath the curry Red raw onions, green onions, and cilantro are all excellent. The sour veggies provide a great contrast to the rest of the dish. The number of different vegetables stood out The meat-to-noodle ratio is good, and there is plenty of meat. Though maybe it felt a bit less seasoned than the rest of the food. The quality is high for the $24 price point. The service is very fast and very attentive, with food arriving in about 5 to 10 minutes. Definitely would come back.
Thai food is one of my favorites and I was craving it on a Friday night. My friends and I found Zom Tum in the nearby Eastern Market neighborhood. Street parking is available and at that time of night it was abundant. The restaurant has a charming bistro type of vibe with marble tops and cafe style chair with fresh flowers on each. The menu is plentiful with choices of known favorites and even some unique offerings like Gang Ohm a Laotian style curry. I'm always concerned about getting a true vegetarian option without fish or oyster sauce. Best part the waiter and staff aware of vegetarian and vegan options and they are willing to make nearly any dish with that option. We ordered the springs rolls (3 per order), the Green curry with Tofu and vegetables and the basil fried rice. Everything came out hot, fresh and tasty. Only issue we had was the green curry was clearly missing salt and even some spice. We ordered it medium but it was completely lacking any spice. They provided us with a spice tray so we can make it spicer, even after that it was lacking, so it must have been the salt. Nonetheless the food was good, service was personable, they are accommodating to vegans /vegetarians, and it's nearby! I'm definitely coming here again.
What a great spot! Very good Laos/Thai food. Busy, but the team were non-stop. I took the recommendation of the staff member and ordered the Siamese Krapow. The perfect spice that hits, but does not overwhelm! I absolutely would come back next time I'm in the DC area. Shout out to the crew member at Trader Joe's for recommending.
Drunken Noodle is pretty tasty. Service is friendly and attentive. Ambiance is clean and simple. I think there may be some Laotian options as well. I find the place a little pricy, but most of DC is overpriced. The food is great for Capitol Hill.
We stumbled upon this spot near Eastern Market and loved it. The prices are reasonable, and the service is wonderfully friendly. 5*We tried the Pad Thai: it was perfect, with noodles cooked just right. 3*The Papaya Salad: it was a bit too spicy for us, but very fresh. A great find with delicious food. We can't wait to go back and try more dishes!
We were in Eastern Market and came here to try some Thai food. We started off with spring rolls, which were really good. We also got two entrees to share: one Noodle and one curry. Both were super flavorful and hit the spot. The service was great and the food came out pretty quickly. The only complaint is that we felt like the entrees could have been a little bigger.
The food was delicious and the atmosphere is so soothing and beautiful. But what really stands out is the service. I don't recall the last time I have experienced service this amazing. Oh, and don't skip the mango sticky rice (sorry no pic because we destroyed it).
We were very happy with the dinner we had delivered tonight. We started with an order of steamed dumplings, which were filled with diced chicken. They were very good. For one entree, we had sweet & sour with shrimp. It was delicious. Our other entree was the eggplant with chicken. It was excellent. read more
Their menu covers all the classic Thai staples you'd hope to find. My friend and I decided to order a few dishes to share so we could try a bit of everything: the Drunken Noodles with chicken, Panang Curry with beef, and an order of Wontons. A huge plus is that they have a spice rack. Not every Thai restaurant has it. Every dish had great flavor. On top of the food being delicious, the service was fantastic. Our orders came out very quickly, and the staff was attentive throughout our meal. It's a wonderful place for a casual bite or a shared meal with friends. I'll have to try their Nam Khao next time! read more
1 month ago
This restaurant was hidden in plain sight. I go to the French restaurant that is next door quite a bit and never recognized this place, but it's a new spot. Today I had the pad z-u, chicken wontons, and spring rolls. The pad z-u was great, wontons super crispy like I like them and the spring rolls weren't the best. The inside was mushy. The service was great. They sat me in the far left area which was great because it was much cooler. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the food, and me and my sister were in a rush but they made our food fast. Lovely space! They are celebrating their 1 year anniversary in August so come see them. read more
We had a really nice time trying Laotian food! The service was very friendly and welcoming. The waiter gave us some recommendations. I got a glass noodle dish, and it was very delicious. The portion was generous. My husband got something that the waiter recommended as a traditional Laotian dish. It had mushrooms and veggies, and it was very good! We came home with some leftovers. The mango sticky rice was amazing! I would definitely recommend Zom Tum. Great spot for Laotian and Thai. read more
Zom Tum is a solid option if you are in the area. The staff were attentive throughout the meal, which made for a smooth and enjoyable experience. I went with the khao soi and found it to be well-portioned and full of flavor. The Thai iced tea leaned a bit on the sweeter side, but still felt balanced enough to enjoy alongside the meal. Overall, a good spot that is definitely worth checking out if you are nearby. read more
I wished I dined here as the interior was cute, but had to get takeout. I placed my order online, and it only took 20 minutes to pick up my order. It was quite speedy. Food-wise... my mild chicken pad thai order was pretty good. The sauce was pretty good and the noodles didn't taste anything out of the ordinary. I will call out that this pad thai order was probably the most expensive I've had in dc... I wouldn't rush coming back here, but it's good nonetheless read more
If we lived within a few blocks of Zom Tum we'd be stopping by at least every other week. The vibe is so right, the service is excellent and the food well ... it's just plain YUMMY! The Tom Yum soup had a little kick but was filled with fresh ingredients... really filled... I almost licked the bowl! The entrees were large and just as delicious! I loved the music choices and if I didn't have a train to catch I would have stayed longer in this attractive dining oasis. The bar looked enticing but that darn train. Next time I'm the Nation's Capitol I just might be catching a ride to Zom Tum ... really a perfect dinner after a long work day!! read more
Per a friend's recommendation, I popped into Zom Tum to order takeout on a Wednesday evening around 6 p.m. A kind staff member helped me right away and within 15 minutes, I was out the door with our food. Everything we ordered came in hearty portions and full of flavor. The spicy basil fried rice was excellent. My eight-year-old daughter devoured the fried rice with chicken. My wife loved the drunken noodles with chicken and the larb. The tom yum soup was delicious. For dessert, the mango and sticky rice was excellent. The space itself is the old Joselito space along Pennsylvania Avenue SE near the Eastern Market Metro. There's bar seating and a large dining room with tables. read more
Haven't tried the food yet but the drunken noodles have my name on it!! Was walking by after the eastern market farmers and decided to grab a Thai Iced Coffee. Phenomenal. No notes. Gimme 14 more of em immediately!!! read more
Zom Tum is an excellent Thai place in southeast DC. The vibes inside Zom Tum are modern, clean and bright. It wasn't too busy but it was cold outside. I ordered the Khao Soi. The curry is thick and very savory, with spice that is present but not overpowering. It has a good texture in that it feel thin enough to keep eating. The egg noodles have a great texture, crunchy on top over the noodles and then separately, it is soft underneath the curry Red raw onions, green onions, and cilantro are all excellent. The sour veggies provide a great contrast to the rest of the dish. The number of different vegetables stood out The meat-to-noodle ratio is good, and there is plenty of meat. Though maybe it felt a bit less seasoned than the rest of the food. The quality is high for the $24 price point. The service is very fast and very attentive, with food arriving in about 5 to 10 minutes. Definitely would come back. read more
Thai food is one of my favorites and I was craving it on a Friday night. My friends and I found Zom Tum in the nearby Eastern Market neighborhood. Street parking is available and at that time of night it was abundant. The restaurant has a charming bistro type of vibe with marble tops and cafe style chair with fresh flowers on each. The menu is plentiful with choices of known favorites and even some unique offerings like Gang Ohm a Laotian style curry. I'm always concerned about getting a true vegetarian option without fish or oyster sauce. Best part the waiter and staff aware of vegetarian and vegan options and they are willing to make nearly any dish with that option. We ordered the springs rolls (3 per order), the Green curry with Tofu and vegetables and the basil fried rice. Everything came out hot, fresh and tasty. Only issue we had was the green curry was clearly missing salt and even some spice. We ordered it medium but it was completely lacking any spice. They provided us with a spice tray so we can make it spicer, even after that it was lacking, so it must have been the salt. Nonetheless the food was good, service was personable, they are accommodating to vegans /vegetarians, and it's nearby! I'm definitely coming here again. read more
4 months ago
What a great spot! Very good Laos/Thai food. Busy, but the team were non-stop. I took the recommendation of the staff member and ordered the Siamese Krapow. The perfect spice that hits, but does not overwhelm! I absolutely would come back next time I'm in the DC area. Shout out to the crew member at Trader Joe's for recommending. read more
Drunken Noodle is pretty tasty. Service is friendly and attentive. Ambiance is clean and simple. I think there may be some Laotian options as well. I find the place a little pricy, but most of DC is overpriced. The food is great for Capitol Hill. read more
We stumbled upon this spot near Eastern Market and loved it. The prices are reasonable, and the service is wonderfully friendly. 5*We tried the Pad Thai: it was perfect, with noodles cooked just right. 3*The Papaya Salad: it was a bit too spicy for us, but very fresh. A great find with delicious food. We can't wait to go back and try more dishes! read more
We were in Eastern Market and came here to try some Thai food. We started off with spring rolls, which were really good. We also got two entrees to share: one Noodle and one curry. Both were super flavorful and hit the spot. The service was great and the food came out pretty quickly. The only complaint is that we felt like the entrees could have been a little bigger. read more
The food was delicious and the atmosphere is so soothing and beautiful. But what really stands out is the service. I don't recall the last time I have experienced service this amazing. Oh, and don't skip the mango sticky rice (sorry no pic because we destroyed it). read more
4 months ago
Had a great lunch at Zom Tum. Steve and the rest of the staff were friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. The food was excellent. I especially loved the eggplant dish. Can't wait to go back! read more
4 months ago
Fantastic addition to the neighborhood. Great service, tasty and authentic cuisine, and decent prices. Who could ask for more? read more
6 months ago
Really excellent restaurant. Great combination of both well-known Thai dishes that are well executed, as well as some very new and different Laotian dishes with innovative and surprising flavors. Extremely authentic in an excellent location with warm and attentive service. Stay for dessert - Their homemade coconut ice cream is outstanding! read more
5 months ago
Amazing food and just all around great vibes. Service was so good and everyone was nice and helpful! read more
6 months ago
Service was outstanding! Nice selection of drinks as well. The chive dumplings were fantastic. Overall, great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more
8 months ago
This was my first time here. The staff was so welcoming and attentive, but not in a cloying manner. I really enjoyed my Drunken Woon Sen, but my friend the eggplant dish and that was delicious too. I think I'll order that next time. If you like dumplings, the chive dumplings are perfect and vegetarian. We don't usually get dessert but a friend urged us to get the Mango Sticky Rice. It is addictive! The dining rooms are colorful and comfortable. read more
4 months ago
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We had a wonderful lunch at Zom Tum at 660 Pennsylvania Ave SE! Standouts for us were the Eggplant entree and the Dunken Woon Sen (cellophane noodles, chili garlic basil and so much more). Leave room for the fabulous Mango Sticky Rice!!! read more
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