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EXPLORE D.C. | | | | | | | 3000 K St NW
Washington,
DC
20007
202-333-4422 | | | | | Description: GEORGETOWN. Sleek and modern, this restaurant sits just a stone's throw from Washington Harbor, and the waterside location makes it a favorite haunt of Georgetown U students and faculty. Chef-owner Aulie Bunyarataphan's dumplings steal the show, with the Foie Gras N' Shrimp and Winter Squash Potstickers among the more creative selections. Tasty rice and noodle bowls make appearances, as do a handful of choices simply dubbed "Not Your Ordinary Joes" for example, grilled five-spice filet mignon and coriander-crusted Maple Leaf Farm duck. Close proximity to the nearby Loews Cinema makes Bangkok Joe's a popular place to gather before or after catching a flick. METRO: Foggy Bottom
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| 2340 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington,
DC
20007
202-337-2340 | | | | | Description: GEORGETOWN. Attracting Georgetown up-and-comers, this Thai restaurant is popular with ladies who lunch, political types, and business moguls alike. Consistently good, Busara offers both traditional and innovative Thai dishes. The signature appetizer, shrimp bikini, features deep-fried morsels in a spring roll wrapper. Pad Thai, pad broccoli, and soft shell crabs are must-trys as well. The large dining room has an open feel, thanks to a series of picture windows. Reservations recommended. Smart casual dress.
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| 4819 Arlington Blvd
Arlington,
VA
22203
703-522-1311 | | | | | Description: ARLINGTON. This upscale Thai restaurant makes a strong commitment to top-notch service, elegant ambience, and great food. Hidden inside a shopping center, the place features fresh orchids, chandeliers, and nature-themed art that seemingly transport you to another world. Soft-shell crabs topped with chiles and basil is spectacular, although other dishes have loyal devotees as well. Traditional pad thai, green and red curries, and steamed dumplings are all well-prepared and delivered by servers in authentic dress. For dessert, sticky rice with mangoes is incredible.
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| 5878 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church,
VA
22041
703-820-5775 | | | | | Description: BAILEYS CROSSROADS. For Thai cuisine in an understated but pleasant atmosphere, Duangrat's is a top choice. Seafood redolent with the flavors of chili and lime, chicken in an assertive peanut-garlic sauce, and pork sweetened with plum are a few delectable options. Servers in traditional garb, crystal chandeliers and muted watercolors add to the classy ambiance. One recent special, Happy Family Thai Jambalaya, with halibut, shrimp, crawfish, chilies and curry paste over rice, is a perfect example of the kitchen's creative efforts. Reservations recommended; business casual dress.
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| 1120 19th St NW
Washington,
DC
20036
202-293-3138 | | | | | Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. Lunchtime crowds are intense at this fantastic place, mainly because the food is robust, spicy, and delicious. Favoring authentic cuisine over mild-mannered adaptations, Nooshi gives young professionals what they want: flavor wild enough to keep up with their lives. The eatery combines the cultures and cuisines of China, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Opt for Thai drunken noodles, Shanghai roast pork soup or even Singapore-style rice noodles. Sushi is a popular alternative in the non-noodle category. METRO: Dupont Circle
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| Sala Thai Dupont Circle2016 P St NW
Washington,
DC
20036
202-872-1144 | | | | | Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. If you've eaten at any of the area Sala Thai restaurants, you already know what a treat you're in for. The crowded dining room attests to the place's success, both in terms of ambience and food. Enjoy traditional Thai eats and such innovative options as Pinky in the Blanket (egg roll-wrapped fried shrimp) and spicy, curry-accented fried pork. Grilled shrimp accompanied by grapefruit and fish dressed with lime juice and exotic herbs are also tropical-style kickers. Casual dress.
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| 4910 Fairmont Ave
Bethesda,
MD
20814
301-657-7997 | | | | | Description: BETHESDA. Sweet Basil is synonymous with Asian fusion. The menu offers Thai standbys as well as more innovative selections. Examples include grilled rack of lamb with tamarind sauce and sea scallops with Asian eggplant and green curry. Vegetarian options are tasty as well portobello mushrooms grilled satay-style or baked acorn squash. Pair them with something from the well-selected wine list or a Thai beer. Intriguing sculptures and natural colors define the interior. Smart casual dress.
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| 4001 Fairfax Dr
Arlington,
VA
22203
703-908-4999 | | | | | Description: ARLINGTON. This Thai restaurant has a distinct, sea-themed decor with small, ceiling-strung lights, a waterfall, and blue tones. Delicious appetizers could almost convince you that an entree's not necessary. Try, for example, curry puffs made with potatoes, chicken, and onions or perhaps a steaming bowl of chicken soup (tom kai gai). Flounder, rockfish, and noodle dishes offer tasty, main-course selections. The bar, constructed of a circular fish tank, serves tropical drinks, wine, martinis, and other cocktails. Outdoor dining available. Casual attire. Reservations accepted.
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| 4828 Bethesda Ave
Bethesda,
MD
20814-5202
301-657-0488 | | | | | Description: BETHESDA. Festive and popular, this Asian establishment sports an aquatic theme, complete with blue tones and fanciful lighting. You may struggle to pronounce items on the menu, but it takes no effort to enjoy the ambience or cuisine. Deftly cooked and seasoned, each dish is a visual and gustatory success. Rockfish wrapped in banana leaves is a long-time favorite, as are steamed mussels with chili-basil dip. Seafood, in fact, comprises the bulk of the menu, along with noodle dishes and Thai curries. Vegetarians are offered a range of meatless entrees.
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| Thaiphoon Dupont Circle2011 S St NW
Washington,
DC
20009
202-667-3505 | | | | | Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. Cheerful and colorful, Thaiphoon offers a modern setting and delicious, traditional food. Start with a bowl of Tom Ka Gai (coconut milk soup), and then try savory pepper beef or fragrant lemongrass chicken. Exceptional curries can be customized to your spice tolerance; they can also be made with either chicken, beef, or shrimp. Seafood salad satisfies folks in the mood for lighter fare. Smart casual dress.
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