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Royal Thai Cuisine & Bar Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://royalthaidc.com
  • Phone: (202) 842-1405
  • Hours of Operation:

    Lunch:

    Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm



    Dinner:

    Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:30pm

    Friday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm

    Saturday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm


    Sunday: 12:00pm - 10:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 5th St. NW
  • Public Transit: Gallery Place Chinatown Metro Station (Green, Red, Yellow)

    Judiciary Square Metro Station (Red)

    Archives Metro Station (Green, Yellow)
  • Parking: Street Parking
A word from Royal Thai Cuisine & Bar
Royal Thai opened in Chinatown in May 2009.
We are the best choice for Thai food enthusiasts, so we hope all our customers will enjoy our foods!
All of our menu selections offer nothing but the most authentic traditional Thai cooking. Every dish is prepared fresh from the best… ingredients, for a rich and flavorful serving.

Our goal is to be the best cuisine in town with most authentic traditional Thai, while encorporating modern riffs using local fresh ingredients and Thai sensibilities. We also offer a seasonal selection that we create monthly. Besides delighting the discerning palate, our kitchen takes pride in sophisticated presentation.

Lastly, our staff is eager to make your time with us a wonderful experience. Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "My first time at the restaurant and I was with a group. The food was great but it was hot in the restraurant. Not sure if the air conditioning was not working or if they had not turned it on. It really took the attention from the great food."
    Dined on 7/2/2014
  • "I do not like writing bad reviews but am compelled to do so here. Not only was the food and service mediocre at best, but both I and my dinner companion became very ill as a result of dining there - nausea, abdominal issues and more. The restaurant was not clean, the staff unfriendly and they clearly had AC issues that evening as well. I will stay clear of this establishment going forward."
    Dined on 6/18/2014
  • "This was a pretty OK place. I think the food was decent, but the service wasn't very great. I hate asking to have my water refilled all the time. I think that's table waiting 101."
    Dined on 5/14/2014
  • "So far, the best papaya salad I've had in DC--not too sweet, plenty sour and spicy. I was almost taken aback when a GIANT plate of pad kee mow was placed in front of me--almost double what I get at most thai restaurants. My only real criticism is that both my and my boyfriend's dishes were lacking in caramelization. That would have knocked it out of the park. Great find though and I plan to come back."
    Dined on 4/27/2014
  • "Don't waste your time and money. Worst Thai food in DC."
    Dined on 4/27/2014
  • "This place is great for a late night dinner in DC. The service is good and food is consistently scrumptous. "
    Dined on 3/14/2014
  • "The food is really good and tastes very fresh. Service is fast so be sure to let your server know to wait 10 minutes or so before putting in your main order so you will have time to finish your appetizer!"
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "My wife and I were looking for some amazing Thai food and boy did we hit the spot. The staff, amazingly nice; the food, fast and some of the best Thai we've had for a long while; the location, super easy to get to and right in the heart of Chinatown. All and all, I'd go here again and again and again if we lived in the area."
    Dined on 4/6/2014
  • "Had a great lunch with co-workers. I was eager for Thai food and I was not disappointed."
    Dined on 4/1/2014
  • "Service was very fast, and food was made exactly as requested and was delicious."
    Dined on 3/27/2014
  • "Our dinners were well prepared, portions were large, and served quickly. Each in of group of six ordered something different and the "hotness" level on the menu matched the spicyness of the dishes. Other reviewers complained that the food was bland, we did not find this to be true."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Royal Thai has always had good food; however, I have to question the current quality or should I say cutbacks that I experienced. There seemed to be something missing in every dish; whether it was the red peppers in my chicken panang or the spice and vegetables in my spicy thai fried rice. With all that said, the food is still delicious, the prices are awesome for DC, and the service is always served with a friendly smile. Considering the tough economic times, the cutbacks are minor and the flavors are still wonderful. A good staple in the Chinatown community!"
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "We had heard so much about Royal Thai's service, but the service we received was slow and unconcerned: I was left holding a wet teabag, for starters. The lemongrass soup arrived lukewarm and was quite bland, as if they had not bothered to finish it. Unfortunately, the curries were just as lackluster: thin, watery and mediocre, at best. The little upstairs room was nicely decorated and had a warm, cozy feel. Unfortunately, it was quite noisy, between the television and the party of six; not a great place for a couple looking for quiet conversation. There are a lot of choices in Chinatown. If you're looking for a nice, quiet, tasty lunch for two, this isn't it."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "I made a reservation for 17 at 7pm on a Saturday night - hoping for the best. Royal Thai put us upstairs in a private room - which was fantastic. The service was great, the prices were eminently reasonable, and the food was delicious! Everyone kept saying what a good time they had and what a good restaurant pick it was. Highly recommend."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "The service was very good and the food was good. It was very cold and drafty where we were sitting. Every time someone came in, we were in the direct draft. Our food got cold very quickly. Service was fast. Drinks were excellent. Everyone was friendly."
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "We stopped in for a quick late lunch. We thought we were taking a risk but we were very pleased over all. The decor was several steps above the normal cheezy Thai hangings and the place was clean. The food was good but the best part was the service. The waitress was so kind and welcoming we were instantly glad we took the risk."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "In search of a Thai restaurant with great food and service since the Thai Kitchen closed a year ago, the Royal Thai has been our best find yet!"
    Dined on 10/5/2013
  • "The food was poor and uninspiring. Will not go back."
    Dined on 9/29/2013
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