Sala Thai

If you are looking for plain and simple good food and good drinks, check out this spot. The service is decent and the atmosphere gives off a Cheers feel. It's a good place to go with a friend or two that are not snobbish and cool with the "around the way" ambiance. Try the fish and chips and the Kee Mow spaghetti. Both are winners. Happy eating!

Great food all around and a nice clean space. Great customer service !And good drinksFried rice is top tierJust not the curry fried rice

I went to get some food to go. I had a lemonade with the lemon in it. I got the shrimp tempura roll and it was delicious. It came with the chopsticks and was a nice little meal before I went out to run errands. It was nice and crunchy I highly recommend this dish.

Note: This review is based on a delivery / takeout order, so focused exclusively on the food and not the service / ambiance. Although I was a little hesitant about the less-than-stellar reviews, I was recently desperately craving some Thai food and UberEats had a 30% off deal for this place that was just too good to pass up. And, wow, am I glad I took the risk! I was SUPER happy with everything that I ordered, and it absolutely satisfied my need for a bit of spicy, holy basil-infused comfort in a bowl. I ordered their pad see ew with vegetables and shrimp, papaya salad, and mango sticky rice -- each dish was fantastic, and they had generous portions; this was plenty of food for 2-2.5 meals. I put everything at their "regular" spice level, which didn't seem to be super consistent across their dishes. The pad see ew was hardly spicy, while the papaya salad made me run for a glass of water. The pad see ew was nearly perfect -- it had a great balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavor profiles, and the noodles were soft but still slightly chewy. The veggies were fresh and crisp, and the shrimp was juicy and plump with a great touch of char from the wok. The noodles were a bit more oily than I generally prefer, but it was still a great dish overall! And the noodles paired perfectly with the light, refreshing papaya salad (requested without peanuts because I'm allergic). The papaya, carrot, and green beans were all super fresh and had a great crunch. They went wonderfully with the salty, sweet, sour, and spicy dressing, and the tomatoes offered a great extra little pop of freshness! This dish takes its spice a bit more seriously than the other items on the menu, so either have a glass of water ready or order it slightly milder level.After a delicious (and slightly spicier than expected) meal, the mango sticky rice was the perfect way to wrap up this comforting dinner. The rice was perfectly sticky but not mushy, and it was sweet, but not overly so, from the coconut milk / sugar. This was all topped with a lovely sliced mango, which was at the perfect level of ripeness to offer a refreshing, natural sweetness as well as a slight sour kick to balance out the rest of the dessert. I also loved the way they arranged the two mango halves to look like a heart -- so cute! All in all, I was thoroughly impressed by Sala Thai! Every dish was delicious and super well-executed -- I can't wait to try out the rest of their menu in-person!

I recently enjoyed happy hour at Sala Thai on a Friday, and it was a fantastic experience. The extended happy hour until close was a definite plus. I opted for the ginger mule, and I have to say, all their drinks were quite potent--two of them and you're set for the evening. I also indulged in the wings, salt and pepper shrimp, calamari, and crab rangoon, with the calamari standing out as a top-tier choice.The happy hour had a relaxed atmosphere and a pleasant vibe. While some might have reservations about the neighborhood, if you can overlook that, I wholeheartedly recommend this place.

I like this location- it's located right next to the Minnesota Ave Metro station. I ended up here accidentally as I was killing time and starved! It's a cute restaurant in a growing area. It was not too crowded inside as it was during late lunch timeframe. It's pretty modern inside with seating, a bar, and R&B playing. The menu was extensive and they had lunch specials. I was served by the bartender who was super helpful in helping me select a meal. I settled for the spicy rice/chicken. I opted for very spicy and it delivered to my satisfaction. This is a perfect spot for a happy hour or quick bite. The staff all seemed pretty amazing. Definitely return as I'm in the area a lot during my commute.

Just popped by to pick up dinner and was pleasantly impressed with the deliciousness of my food. I started with the fried tofu on the HH menu. These were big triangles of perfectly fried tofu with a soft interior served with a sweet and sour sauce. I loved the panko coating which made these nice and crispy. I also had the Tom Kha soup with chicken. It was piping hot and nicely seasoned. It was tofu nite for me as I ordered the Ka prow tofu for an entree. The heat made this exciting to eat. Also loved that the veggies retained a nice crunch.

Came here for happy hour and I enjoyed it. Let's just say this particular franchise is a bit ghetto. That doesn't diminish the strong libations and solid cuisine! I've had several dishes and they are always delish. The thai mussels, pinky in the blanket( shrimp spring roll), thai basil fried rice with beef, shrimp basket and crab fried rice are all dishes I recommend! You can also get HH to go! Great local hidden gem!

The Thai restaurant that moonlights as a club/Lounge. The hood is always bright with many delights. Sala Thai used to be all over DC and VA. But, I guess the times have changed. This is a small spot that has lively music and is more akin to Cheers. If you're a regular, they know your name. Panang Curry was the usual, sweet, tender chicken, and slightly spiced. Should have gone for the full Monty of spiciness.

My review is solely about the food because I haven't actually dined inside but I ordered delivery for dinner. I ordered the dumplings, naked wings, wonton soup, and Goong Krob Kra Prow. The wings and dumplings were the best part of the meal for me. My daughter really liked the dumplings and soup. The Goong Krob description sounded amazing on the app but I found that and the white rice to be very bland. I had to add a lot of seasoning for it to taste halfway decent. They have many other food options to choose from so I might try them again but I don't think it would be my first choice.