Thip Khao

Drinks were amazing. Loved the lychee pound and the Golden Triangle. For apps we tried the wings (chuenh peek gal), eggplant salad, laab with tofu. My favorite was the eggplant. I couldn't stop eating it. Between the texture elements and the flavor, it was an all around hit with everyone at the table.For mains we got the crispy whole fish (chuenh paa kapao), soup, chicken skewers (ping), pork belly (muu Sam). We all liked the skewers. The fish was great but small. The eggplant was my favorite dish, hands down. Arielle's favorite was the eggplant, tofu and the fish, Gina's favorite was the fish and pork, and her bf's favorite was the tofu. Dessert was devoured. Overall an amazing meal. Service was great. Place was packed.

I recently visited Thip Khao after not visiting for some time and I'm so glad I did. I haven't had Laotian cuisine in a while and I really missed it. Thip Khao is warm and lively with excellent service. It's also a hot spot, so I'm glad we had reservations. Naem khao, Lao lettuce wraps, will always be my favorite. I love the textural contrasts and flavor of this dish. On this recent visit, my friend ordered the salmon belly skewers, which were delicious. Very tender and delectable and we should've ordered a second round of those. Muu som, a sour pork belly dish, is another flavorful favorite that I highly recommend. I enjoy Thip Khao's drinks and I'm looking forward to returning to try more of the menu, especially their noodle dishes.

Authentic and delicious Lao/Thai cuisine--Thip Khao is a must-visit! Ambiance & Service: Comfortable indoor seating with quick, efficient service. Food & Drink:- Vientiane Paradise: A citrusy, spicy cocktail--perfect for passionfruit lovers. - Kua Mee: Like a Pad Thai, but better! Sweet, savory, and salty. A must-order!

Very flavorful dishes and a causal, cool atmosphere. Friends and I visited on a weekend trip and found Thip Khao to be a great spot. Seems like their food is consistently good and I believe to be fairly priced. The staff also didn't rush us through our meal (and we're chatty ladies) which I really appreciate. If you need a meal you can trust will be good, I'd come by!

Fast fresh and hot. Reservations made. Lots of space. Flavors of the food is incredibleand balanced really well. I took the worst pictures because I dragged my two year old here after a day of travel and a museum and no nap. The eggplant salad they had for specials had the lovely flavors of vinegar and mint mixed together with fried marinated eggplant and onions and garlic. Thai tea solid. The noodles (forgive me for not putting the name but they were the ones without the chili oil) were really hot and delicious. We came back home and ate our leftovers they were so good.

I went on a Sunday night and it was busy but we were able to sit right away with a reservation. The staff were great, they asked if we had any allergies when we ordered and were always refilling our waters. My party ordered an appetizer and we each got a main dish. The appetizer came quickly and our food came as soon as we finished our appetizer. The Chuenh Taohu has so much flavor. It was crispy and had an even layer of sauce. The scallions on top added the perfect freshness. I had the Kee Mao. The peppers and onions added the perfect crunch cooked just enough and whole dish had so much flavor and just enough spice. My friends got the Kua Mee with chicken and Moak with salmon and loved their food.

Still 5 stars. Love this place. Great food. Great gluten free options. Great service.

One of my favorite restaurants in DC! Everything I've had here has been delicious, and I'm always excited to return. The inside of the restaurant is spacious with a casual yet elegant ambiance. It can get packed during prime dinner hours on weekends so I recommend planning accordingly.Chuenh Paa Sa Moun Pai - Perfectly fried catfish with fish sauce that provides a perfect acidity and flavor to the fish. (5/5)Kua Mee - A nice combination of sweet and savory flavors, with noodles that had a great bite and bounce. (5/5)Kua Khao Jaew Bong - Fried rice packed with flavor. The rice had a beautiful crispy texture that most southeast Asian fried rice dishes don't have. (5/5)Senh Mee Puu - A sweet soy sauce, thin-noodle dish. There was a good amount of crab which I liked. Comforting but admittedly not outstanding. (4/5)Pun Mieng with Fried Catfish - Wonderfully comforting. Sharing this dish with my friend felt like home. The pineapple fish sauce was delicious, and the collard green wrap worked so well for this dish. (5/5)Khao Niew Met Nga - This dessert took me back to my childhood memories of eating White Rabbit candy, but with an elevated, grown-up twist. Mango sticky rice and gelato are two of my favorite things, and this dish combined them both nicely. (5/5)

Love this spot for Laotian food! Perfect place to come with a group to try several dishes family style. Portions are huge! I love getting meat dishes with a curry and noodle dish. Definitely a popular spot so I recommend making a reservation before hand. Service is quick and everyone is attentive. The last time I dined here, the staff accommodated to our wish of switching tables which we really appreciated. Spacious but cozy and lively atmosphere too. Can't recommend this restaurant more!

We've been meaning to try this place for a while, and it did not disappoint. The first thing we got was the larb, which you eat with lettuce leaves. The filling was perfectly seasoned and this was my favorite part of our meal. For the entree, we got some rice noodles. Although the noodles were nice and chewy, it could have used a bit more salt/soy sauce. For the dessert, we got mango sticky rice, which tasted great. Overall the food and service was great.