Dok Khao Thai Eatery

i know this place based on a coworker's recommendation and we've eaten out here as a group twice because we keep coming back to this place! this place is nestled in the popular hub in columbia, md with a bunch of other food spots. however, this thai place stands out as one of the best in the area. as soon as you walk in you feel like you're transported to another place. the decor and the lights inside give such a welcoming and fancy feeling. we got seated right away with out a reservation and as a party of 6. my coworkers ordered the green curry and raved about it, and i got the drunken noodles with a good level of spice. don't skip out on dessert!! they are most famous for their lava thai tea bingsoo shaved ice! this is the best dessert on the menu and my coworkers levitate every time we order this. the way they present this is they take the plastic off the shaved ice and the condensed milk just spills all over. this is the most delicious dessert between the condensed milk, the thai tea bingsoo, and the fresh fruit that is accompanied by it. overall, i would recommend this place for some delicious thai food and especially the dessert! the dessert definitely stands out the most

My husband and I came here on VDay this year with plans on getting a table. We settled for seats at the bar due to the long wait( which was to be expected on this busy holiday). I'm glad we opted for the bar instead of going elsewhere. The decor inside was so pretty. They have a fountain in the middle of the restaurant which drew my attention. The bartender was very friendly and efficient. We didn't wait long for drinks or food. The food was so fresh and delicious. We started with the crab Rangoon and the curry puffs. I love crab Rangoon so it was a hit for me. The curry puffs were good too. I liked the sauce that it came with. They were very filling. For mains, I ordered the Pad Thai with shrimp. It was a huge portion for the price you pay. I definitely had leftovers the next day. My husband ordered the lychee duck curry. It was so flavorful. He said he would order it again. We shared the crab fried rice because hello?! This is MD. We love crab. It was so much rice and the flavor was really good. If you don't like tomatoes, order it without. The drinks were delicious and they have cute names and different cute cups. We ordered the Thai tea crème brûlée for dessert and it was also delicious. My husband said it was too sweet for him but it was perfect for me. We both said we will come back. You definitely should check them out!

The food is DELICIOUS! Fresh and prepared just right. However, during the summer or warmer months, the flies that come into the restaurant are out of control and needs to be better managed. Hence why I prefer to order take out

Wow- I wish I lived here in the DC area because this Thai is so delicious!! We came on a Sunday at 1pm and it was jammed packed. (They told us it would only be a 10-15 mins wait but it took actually around 30-35 mins...). But anyway, once we were seated we ordered and got our appetizer pretty quickly. I ordered the drunken noodles with chicken (spicy) and wow, it was spicy! I like spice so I was happy with it but might just get medium spice next time if I don't want too much;). The noodles are nice and thick plus they give a good amount of chicken with the dish. We had plenty of leftovers. My sister really enjoys the Pad Thai (comes out not spicy which is the way she likes it). We also got a couple desserts- the mango sticky rice is perfect because it's not over the top sweet but just the right amount. Our friend got the Thai Tea Crème Brûlée which is quite innovative and was also very good.The ambience is very instagram-y (which is why I was worried the food might not be great) but I was so happy to be in a beautiful atmosphere WITH good food. Note this restaurant is SO LOUD tho since it's so busy. I really enjoyed it and will definitely come back when in town!

Visited Dok Khao for a family birthday and had a wonderful visit! The decor inside is very pretty, with all the florals. It almost feels like a nice tea room. The staff is very friendly! They helped give recommendations on the menu and were quick with service. We started off with the Chicken Satay and Crab Rangoons; both were delicious. I had the Panang Curry, which was SO good! We ended the night with dessert, which was beautifully plated and a great ending to our meal. I know we'll be back again soon!

Dok Khao was a 5 star experience from start to finish. We walked up and saw it was PACKED - but I was undeterred. We were told there'd be a 30 minute wait, and they texted a link that allowed us to efficiently track where we were in line. The 25 minutes of watching happy diners and busy bartenders ensured our appetites could remain primed and ready. The decor was aesthetically pleasing and well selected, the dining room energy was thrilling, and I can see why so many people opt to have their birthday there!There were so many enticing menu items that we had a hard time choosing, and truth be told - I'd order every single item again.Starters: Bangkok wings, curry puffs, and nam tok.Mains: Lychee Duck Curry special, Pad Ka PowDesserts: Thai tea crème brûlée, sweet sticky rice with Thai custard I am salivating over everything just writing about it. We truly ate like kings and the bill wasn't as painful as one would think. I can't wait to come back!!

Beautiful restaurant! We sat at the bar to eat. The bartender was so friendly!The food was delicious!! Generous portions and full of flavor! My boyfriend wanted to try his food a little spicier--the bartender brought out 3 different spicy options. Can't wait to go back!!

Can't believe I haven't heard of this spot until now! The decorations are fun and floral, setting a nice atmosphere for your meal. Drink:Midnight Mermaid: 3/5 came in a fun mermaid glass. Tasted like a melted popsicle though, very syrupy and sweetFood:Lychee duck curry: 4/5 whole lychee inside that provided a nice sweet flavor! duck was quite tender considering it was cooked in a stew Cry baby noodles: 5/5 shrimp and sausage and it was packed full of flavor!

1.2.25ServiceTop notch service with attentive servers. Staff took turns attending to us. They came around frequently to check if everything was ok and to see if we needed anything. The servers boxed our leftovers at our table for us.Decor/AmbianceThe interior is stunning with elegant and opulent decor. For the holidays the restaurant was adorned with festive decorations including Santa, a Christmas, balloons, gift boxes and garlands.FoodMy friend, and I ordered the following: -Duck Roll: I ordered based on great reviews, however, was a bit disappointed. It was cold, dry, and overcooked. The Roti and plum sauce may have overpowered the duck. I couldn't really taste it.-Som Tum (papaya salad): My friend ordered this and said it was her favorite of everything we ordered.-Drunken noodle: Initially she thought her dish was going to be dry based on its appearance, but after trying it, said it was really good.-Garlic lover with Beef: Beef was overcooked and chewy. I ordered a side of sticky rice for an up charge of $3. I thought it was hard and dry too.-Chambord Raspberry: My favorite of everything I ordered. It was indulgent and perfection. Also, the presentation is very pretty. I highly recommend this!

Always busy and bustling place with tons of flavorful choices. I like Dok Khao as it is in prime location at Merriweather, offers lots of vegetarian and vegan options, and serves awesome drinks. However, it's usually packed and gets harder to get a table for a large family. The inside does not scream Thai at all, the setting is indicative of upscale decor, perfect for business lunches or dates. The service is usually great but kind of tapers off when they are really busy. But they are busy for a reason. Their food is great quality. There hasn't been anything that I have disliked so far in my 5-6 times visiting the store. Drunken noodles are my go-to option as a vegetarian but their basil-eggplant is great as well. My wife always orders the papaya salad as a starter which is a staple for her. I would rate it 4.5 just due to some mix services I've had but otherwise it's a great place to be.