Thai Pad

I enjoyed my solo dining experience at Thai Pad. Thai Pad being just steps away from my hotel and a local subway line (Van Ness), I could not resist. After a full day of museum walking and sightseeing, I chose Thai Pad as a treat after a long day. That said, Pad Thai has a fantastic staff, and the authentic vibe of the restaurant was just what I needed after a long day. I enjoyed a small plate of veggies wrapped in an ultra-thin dumpling-like casing. The sauce they served with the veggie wrap was so delicious. I also wanted a tasty Thai dish with Shrimp. I highly recommend Thai Pad Restaurant solo or with the whole family.

We wanted an easy meal after arriving in DC and this was across the street from the hotel, and the reviews looked really good. We shared veggie dumplings, the Brussel sprouts salad and a Massaman shrimp curry, as well as dessert, drinks and beer. Everything from the service to the food was great. It's not a fancy restaurant, but these days finding a simple place with great food is a treat. If I lived in the neighborhood I would be a regular. This sort of place is missing in Atlanta, or is only found in the faraway suburbs.

Arrived around 11:30 a.m. on a Saturday. There was a menu posted on the outside window. Was greeted upon walking in. Placed a to-go order for two lunches. The lunches were ready in about ten minutes as promised. The Thai fried rice with chicken came with a few ingredients. The lemongrass chicken tasted good with vegetables on the side and a container of jasmine rice.

Came here for lunch after a long bike ride and it was soooo delicious!!! The food was so nice and flavorful and spicy!! I got the Kra Prow Gai Kai Dao and it was so yummy I would highly recommend!!

I've gotten takeout here a few times and it's a solid neighborhood spot! Things I've tried: Pad see ew (my comfort food, always good), Pad thai (hard to mess up!), Panang curry (love when I want something with rice), Spicy eggplant (probably my favorite thing I've ordered outside my go-tos, definitely recommend), Ka Prow Gai Kai Dao (don't remember feelings on this), Drunken Noodles (not my fave, but I'm also not a big fan of drunken noodles in general). Other stuff: Dumplings app (tasty, but I'd probably try something else), Mango and sticky rice dessert (my *only* disappointment here in 2+ years... mango was, sadly, not ripe and very crunchy... this is usually one of my favorite Thai desserts besides bua loy, so I will try again.)PriceI almost always get tofu, occasionally chicken, so most entrees are $15. No hidden service charges. Also, they use a ChowNow so online prices are the same as everywhere else, and the platform itself doesn't charge a fee. You can tip through the platform or in cash at the register. I am going to try their $11 lunch special on a telework day!!!PeopleI haven't dined in yet, but everyone has been so nice including the owners. This may be one of the reasons I keep going back so much.Spice HypothesisI can't verify this, but I feel like "spice level: medium," is not actually saying "make this medium spicy" but rather "make this whatever level is normal for the dish, whether that's mild, medium, or hot." So if I want a mild dish medium, I'd probably request hot, and if I want a hot dish medium, I'd probably request mild. I like having one medium dish and one spicy dish, but having medium drunken noodles with hot panang curry is how I burned off my holy rosebud. I will nobly conduct further testing and report back.

Well prepared food. The Brussel sprout salad was delicious. The pad Thai was lightly seasoned and a pleasant treat. Service was fast and attentive. Ambiance was okay with some Thai themed decorations, but you go here for the food.

Great atmosphere, attentive and respectful service, delicious starters!! Absolutely incredible, will be back! The food came out quickly, tasted wonderful, and left us so full and happy. We also had the mango sticky rice which we didn't get a picture of because we were so excited to eat. I love Thai food and this is the best in the area.

Amazing food! This is the best thai food I have ever had - and I've had a lot all over D.C. and Philadelphia. It's not too sweet, not too fishy, not too anything - it all melds together perfectly to make a perfect bite. My favorites are the papaya salad, the red curry, and their drunken noodles. I also love getting the blue hawaiian drink - perfect mix with the food! The restaurant itself is so cute and cozy. I love it, and the service is always top notch. The water is always filled, which drives me nuts when I don't have enough water - especially when eating spicy food! Highly recommend this place.

Great spot! Felt family owned, small cozy spot with amazing food. Highly recommend. Red curry with tofu was some of the best I had and service was quick.

Small spot with tasty dishes. Pad Kra Pow was excellent, and service is always quick!