Mai Thai
Mai Thai
Slices of chicken breast in coconut milk soup with galangal, lemongrass, mushrooms, kaffir-lime leaves, cilantro, scallions and lime juice.
Hot and sour soup with a combination of seafood, tomatoes and basil leaves. Spicy.
Choice of protein, served with fresh mushrooms in a lemongrass galangal soup with Thai spices. Spicy.
Tofu with cucumber and shiitake mushrooms in a clear broth sprinkled with scallions, cilantro and roasted garlic. Vegetarian.
Crispy veggie rolls served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Crispy fried wonton stuffed with curry, minced chicken, potatoes, and onions served with sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Steamed dumplings stuffed with shrimp, crabmeat, pork and Thai herbs and served with a sweet soy sauce.
Skewered chicken marinated in herbs, grilled and served with peanut sauce.
Crispy fried wonton stuffed with shrimp, crab meat and seasoned cream cheese served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Fresh squid, lightly battered and deep fried, served with sweet and sour sauce.
Crispy fried green wonton stuffed with mixed vegetables served with a sweet soy sauce.
Mixed herbs, vegetables and rice noodles wrapped with rice paper and served with crushed peanuts in special dipping sauce. Vegetarian.
Honey roasted duck, shredded and tossed with fresh ginger, scallions, onions, celery, roasted chili paste and lime juice on a bed of mixed greens. Spicy.
Steamed minced chicken, onions and scallions tossed with spicy lime juice. Spicy.
Fresh avocado served on a bed of mixed greens with a basil garlic balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
Julienne green papaya, string beans, tomatoes, carrots and peanuts tossed with a spicy lime dressing. Vegetarian and spicy.
fresh Julienne fresh mango, red onions and cilantro tossed in a spicy lime dressing sprinkled with crispy fried coconut. Vegetarian and spicy.
Spicy lime marinated skewered seafood grilled, served with onions, scallions, cilantro, lime leaves, lemongrass, and julienne mango. Topped with cashew nuts and sweet peppers. Spicy.
Fried marinated chicken wings served with mild spicy sauce.
Crispy rolls stuffed with crabmeat, shrimp, clear noodles and vegetables served with a mild spicy sauce.
Thinly sliced grilled steak, onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes tossed with spicy lime vinaigrette. on a bed of mixed greens.
Crispy fried tofu served with a sweet and sour sauce topped with crushed peanuts.
Skewered shrimp, marinated in Thai spices, grilled and served with a spicy julienne raw mango sauce.
slices of chicken breast sauteed with roasted cashew nuts, onions, sweet peppers, carrots, and snow peas in a light honey garlic sauce.
Slice of tender beef sliced sauted with bell peppers and onions in a light garlic sauce.
(Spice level: Mild) Slices of chicken breast sauted with fresh ginger in a light- yellow curry on a bed of steamed broccoli topped with peanut sauce.
Your choice of meat sauteed with fresh ginger, onions, scallions and mushrooms in a soybean sauce.
Sauteed jumbo shrimp in a light garlic sauce on a bed of steamed asparagus.
Slices of tender flank steak, sauteed with broccoli in alight garlic soy sauce.
Lightly battered and deep-fried slices of chicken breast sauted with roasted cashew nuts, carrots, onions, and scallions in a sweet tamarind sauce.
Your choice of meat sauteed with a touch of garlic and black pepper served with steamed broccoli.
Your choice of meat sauted with mixed vegetables in a light garlic sauce.
(Spice level: Medium) Your choice of meat in a green coconut curry with eggplant, bamboo shoots, string beans, bell pepper and basil leaves.
(Spice level: Medium) Your choice of meat in a red coconut curry with eggplant, string beans, bell peppers and basil leaves.
(Spice level: Mild) Your choice of meat simmered in a creamy coconut red curry peanut sauce.
Tender beef slowly cooked in a coconut red curry with onions, potatoes and peanuts. Spicy.
Your choices of meat sauted with pineapple, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, scallions and onions in sweet and sour sauce.
Your choice of meat sauteed with eggplant, bell pepper, fresh chili peppers and basil leaves in a black bean sauce.
Your choice of meat sauteed with fresh ginger, snow peas, asparagus, string beans and bell peppers in a ginger chili paste sauce.
(Spice level: Hot) Your Choice of meat sauted with bell peppers and fresh basil leaves in a spicy chili garlic sauce.
Mussels sauteed with hot chili, garlic and basil leaves. Spicy.
Thin rice noodles stir-fried with tofu, sliced red bean curd, crushed peanuts, bean sprouts and scallions in tamarind sauce. Vegetarian.
(Spice level: Medium) Tofu sauted with wide rice noodles, onions, tomatoes, basil leaves, and sweet peppers in a spicy garlic sauce.
Mixed vegetables sauteed with thin rice noodles, tofu, bell peppers, bean sprouts, onions, scallions and eggs in a yellow curry sauce.
Stir-fried tofu with mixed vegetables in a light garlic sauce.
(Spice level: hot) Fresh eggplant sauted with fresh ground pepper, garlic and basil leaves in a black bean sauce.
Stir-fried tofu with fresh ginger, snow peas, asparagus, string beans, and bell peppers in a ginger chili paste sauce. Vegetarian.
Stir-fried tofu with mixed vegetables and fresh basil in a spicy chili garlic sauce.
(Spice level: Medium) Red coconut curry with eggplant, bamboo shoots, string beans, bell peppers and basil leaves.
(Spice level: Medium) Green coconut curry with eggplant, bamboo shoots, string bean, bell pepper, and basil leaves.
Sauteed tofu with fresh pineapples, cucumber, onions and sweet peppers in a sweet and sour sauce.
Mixed vegetables sauteed with tofu in a light garlic sauce.
(Spice level: Mild) Tofu and mixed vegetables simmered in creamy coconut red curry peanut sauce.
Tofu sauteed with fresh ginger in a light-yellow curry on a bed of steamed brocoli topped with peanut sauce. Vegetarian.
Thin rice noodles stir-fried with choice of protein, sliced red bean curd, crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, scallions and egg in tamarind sauce.
Your choice of meat stir-fried with yellow egg noodles, tofu, tomatoes, bean sprouts, scallions, and eggs in a roasted chili sauce.
Choice of protein, sauteed with wide rice noodles, tomato, basil leaves and sweet peppers in a garlic sauce. Spicy.
Your choices of meat sauted with wide rice noodles, egg and Chinese broccoli in a soy sauce.
Your choice of meat stir-fried with steam rice, egg, carrots, onions, scallions, and tomatoes.
Your choice of meat stir-fried with Chinese broccoli in a light black bean gravy sauce, served over pan-fried wide rice noodle.
Your choice of meat sauteed with thin rice noodles, tofu, bell peppers, bean sprouts, onions, scallions, and eggs in yellow curry spices.
(Spice level: Hot) Your choice of meat stir-fried with steamed rice and sweet Thai basil leaves in a spicy chili garlic soy sauce.
Stir-fried steamed rice with crab meat, carrots, onions, scallions, tomatoes, and eggs.
Stir-fried steamed rice with shrimp, chicken, cashew nuts, pineapples, carrots, onions, scallions, tomatoes, and eggs in a soy garlic sauce.
Grilled jumbo shrimp and scallops in pool of grilled chili paste garlic sauce and topped with crabmeat. Spicy.
Boneless grilled duck in mushrooms, scallions and ginger sauce on a bed of steamed spinach.
Grilled marinated whole rainbow trout stuffed with lemongrass and Thai herbs served with a julienne mango spicy dipping sauce.
Combination of shrimp, squid, scallops, and mussels sauteed with lemongrass, galangal, chili paste and kaffir lime leaves. Spicy.
Wok-fried tender flank steak, shrimp with asparagus, shitake mushroom, and snow peas in a sweet soybean sauce.
(Spice level: Medium) Slices of boneless crispy roasted duck, stir-fried with ground fresh pepper in garlic sauce sprinkled with crispy basil leaves.
Jumbo shrimp and string beans lightly battered and deep-fried, then sauteed with fresh ground pepper and garlic sauce. Spicy.
Jumbo shrimp, clear noodles, shiitake mushrooms, vegetables and ginger cooked in a clay pot.
Crispy tilapia filet glazed with pineapple sauce.
Crispy whole flounder served with choice of sauce.- Black bean, mushroom and ginger sauce.-Spicy chili and garlic sauce.
Grilled Filet Salmon topped with bell peppers and fresh basil leaves in spicy chili garlic sauce on a bed of steamed asparagus,
Grilled Filet Salmon topped with sweet peppers, string beans, bamboo shoots, young pepper corns, and basil leaves in a green curry coconut broth on a bed of steamed asparagus.
Steamed sticky rice tossed with sweetened coconut cream and served with fresh mango.
Banana battered with crunch almonds and wrapped in a spring roll skin, crispy fried, and served with honey and sesame seeds.
Broccoli Steamed
Unsweetened Sticky Rice
Side Order Fried Rice
Crispy veggie rolls served with a mild spicy sauce. Vegetarian.
Mixed herbs, vegetables and rice noodles wrapped in rice paper served with crushed peanuts in a special dipping sauce.
Julienne green papaya, roasted peanuts, and string beans and tossed with a spicy lime dressing. Vegetarian and spicy.
Julienne fresh mango, crispy coconut, shallots and cilantro with a spicy lime dressing. Vegetarian and spicy.
Fresh avocado served on a bed of mixed greens with a basil garlic balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
Crispy fried green wonton stuffed with mixed vegetables served with a sweet soy sauce.
Coke Bottle
Diet Coke Bottle
Sprite Bottle
Water Bottle
(Spicy Level) Combinations of minced chicken and fried tofu sauteed with broccoli, sweet bell pepper and basil leaves in a chili garlic sauce.
(Medium Spicy Level) Half boneless grilled duck topped with pineapple, tomatoes, sweet pepper and basil leaves in a coconut red curry served with on a bed of steamed asparagus.
A crispy fried whole red snapper topped with choice of -Chili basil-garlic sauce. -Black bean, mushroom, ginger sauce.
5. Spring Rolls (Vegan)
19. Pad Thai
Hurricane umbrella drink
Drunken Noodles
26. Pepper Beef
Spice Tray
a plate of stir fried vegetables
Cashew Chicken
Red Curry
interior
Sidewalk seating
14. Veggie Spring Roll Lunch
Inside interior
drink
drink
outside
outside
food, curry
Interior upstairs - waterfront view
1. Tom Ka Gai Soup
Upstairs Decor
Basil Red Snapper
Karrina Taylor B.
Feb 14, 2025
Wow. I love the fresh food here. I love all the vegetables. I love the flavors of all the foods. My "go to" is the Penang Chicken - delicious. Today I had red curry vegetables - also delicious. Husband usually orders the KaPow Chicken - spicy. We had the spring rolls for appetizer, a true fresh treat. And we will have the crispy banana with ice cream for desert, yum We love the prices and the value for an entertaining delicious meat in super Old Town Alexandria. We have been coming here for years, for family celebrations, lunch or dinner with friends and for client lunches. We love the Potomac River views through the large windows. The restaurant is comfortable and the Thai decor is fun. Staff are usually Thai, and always attentive. Now that they have outdoor seating, it's super for summertime too.
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Lindsay D.
Jan 11, 2025
Mai Thai is located in a premium spot in Old Town at the end of King Street right at the King Street Park overlooking the Potomac River. With two-story indoor seating and outdoor seating when the weather is good, they have a lot going for their ambiance.Sadly, the food and service both leave much to be desired. I went in a party of two on a weeknight and there were maybe four other parties in the restaurant at the time. The hostess seemed completely disinterested when we walked up and gave us nothing more than a second glance to seat us. The wait staff were friendlier, however, they were unattentive when it came to taking our order and bringing us the check. I'm used to flagging folks down at traditional Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants, but it was a struggle to get them to look in our general direction.The food was really the straw that broke the camel's back. We ordered tom yum, roasted duck salad, and masaman curry. The tom yum lacked any flavor and the chicken was severely overcooked AKA tough. The roasted duck salad was piled high, but the duck too lacked flavor and was overcooked. Lastly, the masaman curry followed the same script and also lacked flavor.Overall, I would not recommend Mai Thai.
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Jon T.
Jan 8, 2025
If you are in the mood for Thai Food, this place at the Old Town Waterfront is a good place if you want to eat near the nice views of the Potomac River. I came here a bit late one evening after a night at the Cat Cafe up the street and was looking for something good to eat for dinner. Mai Thai was one of the places I frequented a few times visiting the area so it was no shock that I'd go back to a place that I remember from long ago.We got sat promptly upstairs and were handed waters and our menus. In minutes since we already looked at the menu ahead of time, we flagged down our waiter and proceeded with our orders.I got Chicken Satay with Peanut and Cucumber sauce, truly one of my favorite things to get at Thai resturants and the Cashew Chicken served with Jasmine Rice. The Chicken Satay is clearly good at any place as long as they can grill chicken skewers well. I am convinced that I had no bad experiences with the dish so far. The Cashew Chicken is full of it; the stir fried flavors coming from the chicken, the crunchy texture coming from cashews and just the fluffiest yet delicate bites of the Jasmine rice mixed with everything. It was a delight to eat and it was a delicious dinner.
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Chelsea A.
Jan 5, 2025
We were the first party to come in on a Sunday around 12noon. The waiter was very personable. He seated us upstairs which has phenomenal views of the waterfront. Great for people / dog watching! We ordered a good amount of food: two soups, three noodles, a curry, and an appetizer. Appetizer:Larb gai: I absolutely love this dish no matter where I go. Though this wasn't the best Larb gai I've had, it still encapsulates the flavors of ThailandSoups:Tom Yum: I've been trying Tom yum koong at every Thai restaurant I go to. This one wasn't my favorite as it seemed a little light in flavor and didn't use the typical tiny mushrooms. Tom Ka: is the first time I've tried Tom Ka and I think I may be choosing this one over Tom yum from now on! I loved the creaminess from the coconut milk, and the spices and slices of chicken warm the soul Noodles:Pad Thai: very typical, but light on flavor. A little disappointed but was still worth eatingDrunken noodle: this one was our favorite. Probably the most seasoned noodle dish.Pad see ew: same noodles as the drunken noodles, but less flavored than the drunken noodles. There's a lot more focus on the veggies used here than the drunken noodles. Curry:Green curry: curry dishes come with rice! This was my first time trying green curry. Wasn't my favorite as it was more acidic than what I was used to. Again, there was more emphasis on the veggies used than the actual curry base. Portion sizes are great for the price. Service was relatively fast. The ambiance and the views can't be beat. It's not the "best" Thai food I've ever had in the area, but most certainly not the worst. I'd definitely come back if I were trying to show friends and family around the waterfront and if we were craving Thai, without wanting to drive any further out.
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Jim G.
Mar 2, 2025
Not our first visit. I agree with recent thoughts about the Drunken Noodles. This dish can be pretty spicy, but they can back it off a bit. It is fabulous w/ pork. Pad Thai is amazing as well, and you must have their Larb.Service and attention was wonderful this Sunday, and it was pretty busy. A great spot for people-watching too.Five stars twice in a row. ....We'll try fit three.And oh yes, Gluten free is clearly marked on menus, and there is plenty to choose from.
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Kareem T.
May 27, 2024
Made my night! And they will make yours too!! ;)I couldn't take photos this time! But have photos from another visitI called them at 8:30 pm tonight Saturday and asked them if they could accommodate us and they didn't just accommodate us but they gave us one of the best spots upstairs near the water! I really loved that! The food was good , a bit of a small portion to keep the price reasonable . I really loved the view and the customer service! I'll definitely go there again and again and again and again and again and again!! lolTry it, vote for the review , message me, or compliment me with any comment or question, and don't forget to ... Pray for me ;)
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Joelle M.
Jun 1, 2024
First time here, gorgeous evening so we sat outside. The service was great, food delicious and hustle of the visitors and music made the experience. I had curry noodles with chicken-definitely a go to, moist chicken and vegetables were the best. The hubby had honey chicken-I thought it was ok. Started with meatballs for $9.99 for six small very lean meatballs. Another skewer or two would make it worth it. Both meals $17.99 decent and a soft drink $3.99 high $55. For a nice dinner, wonderful service and a nice people watching and listening to the DJ by the water.
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Fløyd L.
Oct 23, 2024
Beautiful waterfront view from the table . Peaceful and relaxing. Great food menu to choose from .Excellent customer service.Will surely be returning.
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Nessa R.
Mar 17, 2024
Came to old town to go to another restaurant but it had a two hour wait, so we came here! Glad we did. First, I somehow never come out to Old Town because of the drive. However, this was just a 30 min Uber ride from Maryland, not bad. Let's talk about the crab fried rice. Did you look at the picture? It was amazing! The spring rolls were a bit greasy but were good. The pineapple fried rice was super delicious too. Parking: I ubered and glad I did. Parking is free after 9 pm on the street and there are parking lots near the restaurant. Customer service: Staff was great. Super accommodating,Ambiance: This is a low key place to come eat. Paper napkins wrapped over the flatware type of restaurant. Overall, great food! Will definitely come back.
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Trang H.
Dec 8, 2024
I came here for a birthday dinner with my family and was truly disappointed with the experience. We made a reservation for 7pm and arrived early at 6:30pm. We waited in line for 20 mins just to check in since the front area was packed. Once we got to the front of the line, we were told that we would have to wait longer even if we had a reservation. We asked for an estimate and the hostess just said "a long time". Our family and other groups in line decided to leave since we didn't know how longer the wait would be and the restaurant seemed packed. I didn't understand the point of making a reservation if the restaurant can't honor it. It was unfortunate that most of the groups in line had a similar experience to my family tonight. There should be a better system in place for reservations.
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