Wow!!! First off, the atmosphere was very taverny there’s a bar in the middle and plenty of dim lighting and good amount of seating. Secondly, the flavor!!! The food was scrumptious! I enjoyed every last bit! The cocktails were beautifully made, my only mistake was changing the liquor in mine, (I was able to compare with the original and i messed it up lol! ) Everything was reasonably priced, the portions were good as well~ Service was top notch and super sweet. I enjoyed this dining experience so much!

I try highly rated Thai all over and had to come try The Dara given the high reviews. The Massaman Curry was forgettable. The curry was not thick enough, was way too sweet (which I knew it would be given what appears to be cream at the top), and lacked true Thai spice or fragrance. The drinks were good, but the service was also a bit slow and absent. For me, curry defines the meal and sadly in this instance it missed the mark. I have to believe people in Baltimore haven’t had good Thai food before given the previous marks. Sadly I can’t see myself coming back due to the lack of flavors.

The Dara is my go to Thai place in Baltimore because not only does it offer delicious cuisines, it’s also vibey. We essentially order the same thing each time we go.

Thai Teani (10/10) - it’s the Thai Tea version of a creamy espresso martini.

Coconut shrimp (10/10) - they have the perfect crisp and flavor, but it’s not just the shrimp. It’s the base which is an apple salad that really steals the show. The dressing is made in house and it’s light yet packed with flavor. It will make your taste buds jump.

Drunken noodles (vegetables) (10/10) - you can choose whatever protein and spice level you desire I prefer the veggies. The sauce is packed with flavor and everything is freshly made.

Pad Thai (vegetables) (10/10) - similar to the drunken noodles you can pick your protein and spice level. Super fresh and flavorful. This was my friend’s dish and it was so good she doubled back the next day and got it for take-out.

Mango sticky rice (9/10) - this was my first time trying mango sticky rice. I enjoyed. I think I wasn’t anticipating how sweet it was. Which is strictly preference. It was very tasty though.

Food was INCREDIBLE!!!! Staff was soooo nice definitely going back!! Would not recommend the fried bananas, hard, not very sweet or tasty. Wish they had better desserts options maybe a fried cheesecake or a different warm fruit pastry with Thai ice cream maybe 🤔 lol besides that definitely making this place a go to!!! Love it so much!

Favorites dishes were the Basil Fried Rice adding fried chicken, the Seafood Fried Wonton, and the Chinese Broccoli 🤤

The experience of Thai food here is clearly elevated. Each dish, even if given a simple description, does a fantastic job balancing flavor, texture, and consistency. The menu, in my opinion, is best enjoyed as sharable plates. Twists on classics like Tom Kha to center mushroom reimagine the experience, in this case createing a creamy earthy flavor that plays perfectly off the taste of the components and consistency of the base. In each dish, it was clear that every bite had multiple notes of flavor that were effortless to experience; instead of having to curate a perfect bite, the architecture of the dishes lent itself to an intentional distribution of its components. Overall, every dish brought something unique.

Loved the food. Ordered vegetarian dishes. Each one of them were great. The service was awesome and the drinks were great as well. Highly recommend this place for Thai cuisine in Baltimore.

Absolutely loved the place! All the dishes were so good. We were a group of 3 and went for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. I tried booking a table online at 11 am and got a reservation of 1.15 pm. On calling them up, the kind lady accommodated us at 12.30 pm. So I would recommend you to call them up for reservation. The food was very good and the ambience was great. All dishes we ordered were 5/5.

When it comes to Thai food, this place stands on the top tier. Absolutely delicious. Good portions for someone like me who does not have great self co trip when it comes to food.

Service was also one of the best experience I have had. Let alone that everyone was very friendly to my wife and daughter, but we had multiple different people check on us during our time there. The part that blew us away was when we went to leave, every single employee said goodbye and wished us a good night. They seemed so genuine and like they loved what they did for a living.

Last but certainly not least, the atmosphere is perfect. Calm lighting and old structure set such a great mood for those looking to enjoy the company and time with others.

Overall, one of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had. Keep up the great work!

I try highly rated Thai all over and had to come try The Dara given the high reviews. The Massaman Curry was forgettable. The curry was not thick enough, was way too sweet (which I knew it would be given what appears to be cream at the top), and lacked true Thai spice or fragrance. The drinks were good, but the service was also a bit slow and absent. For me, curry defines the meal and sadly in this instance it missed the mark. I have to believe people in Baltimore haven’t had good Thai food before given the previous marks. Sadly I can’t see myself coming back due to the lack of flavors.

Too sweet for my liking

Wow!!! First off, the atmosphere was very taverny there’s a bar in the middle and plenty of dim lighting and good amount of seating. Secondly, the flavor!!! The food was scrumptious! I enjoyed every last bit! The cocktails were beautifully made, my only mistake was changing the liquor in mine, (I was able to compare with the original and i messed it up lol! ) Everything was reasonably priced, the portions were good as well~ Service was top notch and super sweet. I enjoyed this dining experience so much!

Incredible food. You can't go wrong with anything here.

Food was INCREDIBLE!!!! Staff was soooo nice definitely going back!! Would not recommend the fried bananas, hard, not very sweet or tasty. Wish they had better desserts options maybe a fried cheesecake or a different warm fruit pastry with Thai ice cream maybe 🤔 lol besides that definitely making this place a go to!!! Love it so much!

Favorites dishes were the Basil Fried Rice adding fried chicken, the Seafood Fried Wonton, and the Chinese Broccoli 🤤

Solid spot for Thai food

The experience of Thai food here is clearly elevated. Each dish, even if given a simple description, does a fantastic job balancing flavor, texture, and consistency. The menu, in my opinion, is best enjoyed as sharable plates. Twists on classics like Tom Kha to center mushroom reimagine the experience, in this case createing a creamy earthy flavor that plays perfectly off the taste of the components and consistency of the base. In each dish, it was clear that every bite had multiple notes of flavor that were effortless to experience; instead of having to curate a perfect bite, the architecture of the dishes lent itself to an intentional distribution of its components. Overall, every dish brought something unique.

Excellent! Some of the best Thai food I’ve ever had. A must go to.

Great food and good taste, spice levels are adjusted to your need on scale of 1-5 so try that out. We went in for team event , ordered a lot of variety, everything was good. Panag curry, Green Curry, Fried Rice all were perfect.
Only thing we didn't like is portions of some appetizers which was too small like coconut shrimp.

The food was good, very reasonably priced and very good customer service.I will definitely return.

Welp, it brings me pure joy to share this review.

My son's gf shared a reel w me while away at college (Oct 2024) of this place and I promised we were gonna visit.

1'3'2025, table for 4 please !!
I'm glad I made a reservation.

Street parking was easy peasy. Pretty close to establishment, and free up to 2 hours.

The ambiance as soon as we entered was perfect. Relaxing dim lights, woodsy chic decor and lighting.

We were graciously greeted upon entrance.
We were a little early. After 5-7 minutes, we were seated.

Jeff came over immediately to welcome us.
Jeff was pretty cool. Very pleasant, and consistent w providing great customer service.

Collectively, we ordered the following.
Seafood Fried Wontons - Amazing taste.
Wonton Soup - Very good. Quality ingredients, plentiful.
Crispy Curry Chicken Roll - Impressive.
Hatyai Fried Chicken - Great plating and presentation. Very savory, and yum.
Basil Fried Rice (with Chicken) - Amazing taste, flavorful. Portion size smaller than other entrées.
Drunken Noodles (with Chicken) - Good. Well presented. Small portion.
Crab Fried Rice - This dish is an amazing creation. Well plated, seasoned and prepared. Plentiful! Enough to share. It was a hit at our table.

This visit was overall amazing!
We will certainly return as time permits.
I've been verbally sharing this experience w friends all week.

When it comes to Thai food, this place stands on the top tier. Absolutely delicious. Good portions for someone like me who does not have great self co trip when it comes to food.

Service was also one of the best experience I have had. Let alone that everyone was very friendly to my wife and daughter, but we had multiple different people check on us during our time there. The part that blew us away was when we went to leave, every single employee said goodbye and wished us a good night. They seemed so genuine and like they loved what they did for a living.

Last but certainly not least, the atmosphere is perfect. Calm lighting and old structure set such a great mood for those looking to enjoy the company and time with others.

Overall, one of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had. Keep up the great work!

Great Thai restaurant! Everything was a bit sweet for my taste, but with a good sprinkling of lime and chili flakes, the flavors were very nice. We ordered Pad Thai, Pad Krao Pao, Pad Kee Mao, and Pad See Yew. All excellent.

The food at this location is good but for a Thai place it is pretty expensive. When I used to live in Montgomery County the quality of Thai food to me was better and the prices were like $12 per plate. At this location the dishes I get usually run from $18-$20 per dish . However for baltimore this is my to go to Thai place. The wait staff is always attentive and professional. They bring out your food quickly once you’ve ordered. They also have a fully stocked bar which is unique to many Thai restaurants. The Place also has a calm and chill vibe with dimmed lights which is really nice. If you want more of a vibrant atmosphere going on Friday and Saturday nights provides this. However if you want a more low-key and less crowded vibe, going during the week is the best time for that.

The Dara is my go to Thai place in Baltimore because not only does it offer delicious cuisines, it’s also vibey. We essentially order the same thing each time we go.

Thai Teani (10/10) - it’s the Thai Tea version of a creamy espresso martini.

Coconut shrimp (10/10) - they have the perfect crisp and flavor, but it’s not just the shrimp. It’s the base which is an apple salad that really steals the show. The dressing is made in house and it’s light yet packed with flavor. It will make your taste buds jump.

Drunken noodles (vegetables) (10/10) - you can choose whatever protein and spice level you desire I prefer the veggies. The sauce is packed with flavor and everything is freshly made.

Pad Thai (vegetables) (10/10) - similar to the drunken noodles you can pick your protein and spice level. Super fresh and flavorful. This was my friend’s dish and it was so good she doubled back the next day and got it for take-out.

Mango sticky rice (9/10) - this was my first time trying mango sticky rice. I enjoyed. I think I wasn’t anticipating how sweet it was. Which is strictly preference. It was very tasty though.

Really Good food. Everyone there were super nice and attentive. Thank you for a great night !

We ordered mama‘s volcano and pad eggplant with chicken thighs. Both dishes were exceptional and beautifully presented. These were large portions.

What a disappointment. Was really hoping for a great new their restaurant in Baltimore, but alas, I don’t want to eat hairs in my dishes.

The service was horrible. The server had an attitude. He came to the table 20 minutes after we were all at the table and things went downhill from there. We didn't get our food for almost 90 minutes and it was cold when we did get it.

An overall horrible experience.

Great Thai place in what used to be the old Red Star. The location is lovely and the food and drinks were delicious. They have a business lunch during the weekdays which is an excellent value: an appetizer and a main dish for $19. Our party was all very full after having our lunch and a lovely cocktail (or two).

This place is just great. The food is delicious and unique, offering standard Thai dishes but also interesting and delicious twists on old favorites. And the service is excellent. I had reserved a table for a large party for my birthday last weekend, and when we arrived we realized the high top chairs wouldn’t be possible for my elderly father to climb into. The staff immediately pivoted to reseating our large party at a different table with chairs that suited everyone in our party. Thank you to the staff for their hospitality and responsiveness!

We ate here last Friday evening on a spur of the moment kind of decision. We had planned on eating at a Spanish tapas place but we didn't like the atmosphere there. Good thing we switched and found this place on a quick search for Thai food. We called and were told we will be seated at the high-top table. But when we got there, there was a table for 2 available. Nice... though the high-top table is not bad either.
We ordered papaya salad for appetizer, chicken panang and everyday fried rice with crispy fried pork belly as dinner entrees, all at spice level 2. The papaya salad was a bit too spicy for us so we requested to lower the dinner entrees to level 1. Jeff recommended that we try it first since the spice gets tamed by heat on the hot dishes and if it is still too hot for us, then they can replace it. That was very excellent advise by Jeff since the food came out perfect. They were not too spicy at all.
The restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere. The waiters were very kind, courteous and friendly. You can feel the warmth of their service. However, I have to mention that we had to wait after sitting, maybe 15 - 20 or so minutes, before our orders were taken. We had to get Jeff's attention for the waiter to come over. They apologized a few times. Other than that, I/we would rate this place all 5 stars.

This place has a great vibe, and I’ve never had a bad meal here. I like to pressure the servers to suggest new items to me and they are good sports about it, despite that being a huge pain for them!

Recommend, they’ll bring some real solid execution to anything they are offering!!

Amazing Thai food with a little twist of fusion. Great atmosphere and staff. Definitely recommended.

Loved the food. Ordered vegetarian dishes. Each one of them were great. The service was awesome and the drinks were great as well. Highly recommend this place for Thai cuisine in Baltimore.

Delicious food!! Would highly recommend checking this place out. Initially was a little skeptical if this would just be a restaurant with hip decor and mediocre food but no - it has outstanding food and an awesome ambience. Critiques about the service I think are legitimate. We came in Thursday night and the restaurant was not full but the waitress was slow to come take our orders. At least 15-20 min since we were seated.

We came with a big group of five guys so we ordered a ton of dishes to share. We ordered level three spice which was spicier for some dishes than other but I think will keep people satisfied. We got:

Coconut shrimp appetizer. Excellent. Comes with a nice apple carrot onion slaw which had a great dressing to accompany the shrimp

Beef Nam tok - the best dish according to one member of our party. The Thai herbs in this salad with the dressing were mind blowing. Amazing flavor combination I haven’t had before at Thai restaurants around the country

pad Thai (decent, but nothing outstanding, level 3 spicy may be too hot for those who can’t handle a hot at Buffalo Wild Wings)

Crab fried rice. Excellent!! Great soft fried egg on top, a little bit of the “kiss of fire” taste, and big lumps of crab meat. Level 3 spice was not bad on this one. About a mild level for BWW

drunken noodle. Excellent. Would order this over the pad Thai. Flavorful. Spicy!! At least the equivalent of hot at BWW

Green curry also delicious. Might be a small portion if this is all one person is ordering

Basil fried rice. Good but not as good as the crab fried rice.

Kao soi chicken. Great dish. Flavorful coconut curry broth with tender chicken.

Prawn Tom kha - great flavor. Huge prawns. Broth is rich flavorful and refreshing with the lemon grass. Definitely recommend

Desserts were also solid (but small). Fried banana and mango sticky rice

Our highlights were prawn Tom kha, beef Nam tok, crab fried rice, chicken Kao soi, drunken noodle, coconut shrimp. Pad Thai and basil fried rice were good but didn’t blow me away like the others. Overall highly recommend this place. I’ll definitely come back. Hopefully the service is not as slow in the future/when it’s busy

This place is a huge let down, not sure how these ratings are so high.

Right off the bat, their cloth napkins smell horrid. All of them, all of the ones at the table we were at smelled horrible so I deemed them unusable.

Food is not authentic. I ordered their pork belly, chicken satay, green curry chicken & basic fried rice with shrimp.

Chicken satay is basic no seasoning, green curry chicken was inedible I actually didn’t eat it & I sent the basil fried rice back b/cz the shrimp was raw. I ordered dessert too but after the entrees arrived, I canceled it.

The “manager” came out to ask how the food was. I gave her my honest opinion to which she became defensive & justified the raw shrimp (made no sense or difference), I was just giving my opinion b/cz she asked.

1/10 would NOT recommend. I have had better & will definitely not be back.

Love everything about this place!!!

Wonderful food.

Accommodated gluten allergy. Best green curry I have ever had. I wanted to lick the plate.

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Just moved to the neighborhood and had this as our first meal in Baltimore.

10/10 on the food. We were blown away. Def order the Green Curry, Drunken noodles & the Pad Thai!

Amazing atmosphere and food!

The positive reviews brought me here and I decided to give The Dara a shot being new to the area.

The food tasted great but why are the portions so small? Is it just a take out thing? The soup was barely 2 cups and the side of Jasmine Rice was about 5 Tbsp. I'm not even going to talk about the drunken noodles being half full with a few chunks of chicken.

It was a disappointing discovery but we live and learn.

Visited last night for my birthday for the first time and will return soon. Great service, yummy cocktails, and delicious food. We had the coconut shrimp, green curry with pork belly, and the soft crab dish. All were prefect.

This place was amazing from the service of staff and the food was amazing. Highly recommend this place.

The food is amazing. The green curry, basil fried rice, pad see ew, and drunken noodles are all really good. their appetizers are also really good. The mushroom tom kha and seafood wontons are delicious. Pad thai is only ok. The thai iced tea is kinda pricey though.

Service was kinda slow, but at least they were nice.

EXCELLENT

Phenomenal food, very kind service, great ambiance. Highly, highly recommend!

Food was sooooo yummy can’t wait to come back! And Ryan was attentive and very nice!

Absolutely loved the place! All the dishes were so good. We were a group of 3 and went for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. I tried booking a table online at 11 am and got a reservation of 1.15 pm. On calling them up, the kind lady accommodated us at 12.30 pm. So I would recommend you to call them up for reservation. The food was very good and the ambience was great. All dishes we ordered were 5/5.

I am very picky with my dishes. Since I am from Thailand, I have a hard time finding good authentic Thai Cuisines in the states as I’m usually dissatisfied with the taste. But The Dara made me felt like I was so close to my homeland. We celebrated my mom’s birthday here and we ordered multiple dishes.

We started with appetizers, Kanom Jeep Pu, papaya salad, beef jerky, pork belly moo kam waan. And our main were Crab fried rice, mama’s volcano, Hatyai fried chicken. The food was tasty and ingredients are fresh. I could say the price was very reasonable. (For those whoever ordered To go, I am sorry you missed the fresh and presentation of the menu items for sure, highly recommend for dine in to enjoy the maximum experience)

The ambience was amazing, I loved the setting, music and lights. The service was great. Especially since they were busy on that day it’s understandable and the staff were very friendly and attentive. I would say The Dara is one of my most favorite Thai restaurants and we will definitely come back :)

By far the best Thai restaurant I’ve been to in years! The service was fast and friendly and the food was absolutely wonderful. We are eager to return and work our way through the menu. Would highly recommend the Matsaman Curry and the Hatyai Friend Chicken - both paired exceedingly well with the Chai Tea-Ni and the Mezcal cocktail

The food was absolutely amazing!!! The customer service was on point, and the atmosphere was very comfortable. My family and I will definitely be back!😊

It was my first time trying Thai food, and it's the best so far 😋

Food was ok, although there was too much sugar in both entrees. I was excited to see the fried rice came with fresh peppercorn (something I loved on my recent trip to Thailand) but the dish came out without it. Unfortunate since that was the whole reason I ordered the dish. Still, the rice was cooked well and it was enjoyable, although fried basil leaves were not good. Drunken noodles were ok, but again too sweet. We had pork and tofu as our protein choices. Tofu was a disappointing, dry(and yet still oily from being fried) and rubbery. Thai tea martini was a miss. Tasted like Bailey's and vodka, with no hint of Thai tea. Service was good until the end, when they kind of disappeared. Solid 3.5
Absolutely beautiful inside. (And- very weird to mention-I LOVED their flatware)

Incredible all the way around. Best atmosphere in baltimore. Music and restaurant lay out were perfect. This is the spot.

the best thai food in baltimore!! ordered for delivery, everything came hot and perfect. will order again! the staff is very friendly too! ☺️

First time there and I really enjoyed it. Food was great and served promptly. Highly recommend checking the place out. The crispy pork belly was excellent!

The food Wes very expensive and not good. Crazy to pay $4 for a half cup of brown rice or $14 for four dumplings. Sad it was a bad experience: we spent over $109 and threw out the leftovers.

This is definitely the best Thai restaurant in Baltimore. The vibe is so cozy and chic and the food is freaking amazing- try the fried chicken, the gold rush drink, and the fried banana dessert.

What a great find! We had the Fried Seafood Wontons (10/10), Chicken PadThai (9/10) I got a level 3 (medium heat) and it was way too hot, Green Curry (10/10). Taurus in Jupiter (delicious) and Never Too Much (really good)

Wonderful food!

Last night, I dined here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Although the food was okay, the service left much to be desired. The waitress seemed elusive, requiring constant flagging down. The appetizers delivered to our table were incorrect. Our meals arrived before our cocktails and the correct appetizers were delivered to our table after our meal was finished. The poor service resulted in a disjointed dining experience that wasn't worth the price.

Food and service was excellent. The vibe and atmosphere was very cool too.

The service and atmosphere were excellent, but the food was average. I worked and lived in Thailand and the best Thai food in Baltimore is still Thai Street.

Come here if you're looking for a sit down meal with some ambiance and bar service. Don't come here looking for the best Thai food Baltimore has to offer.

Wonderful atmosphere, great service, and absolutely delicious food! The drunken noodles are one of the best I've had.

Everything was excellent, I mean everything~ Can't wait to go back!

Wow!!! Found this place just by looking at Google Maps. My boyfriend & I wanted to avoid lots of places bc of St. Patties day but did want to go out to dinner. Came to this place because of its great reviews and location and was blown away! The inside is so beautiful. The food is also amazing!! I’ve tried a lot of curries all over the city and this has become my new favorite Green Curry, it’s perfect. My boyfriend had the Gaeng Ga-Ti Pu which he ate in record timing, I don’t even know how he tasted it. Seriously yall, come here!!!

Good thai food not like your average Thai spot. I eat Thai a lot but saw dishes I’ve never seen at other places, very authentic and fresh flavors

I was really looking forward to eating here but was hoping I hadn’t gotten my hopes up too high and would end up disappointed. That was certainly not the case, I had a lovely evening here. The food was really good but I was more impressed by how kind and sweet the employees here are. Jeff especially went above and beyond to ensure our experience was unforgettable and it truly was!

Great authentic thai food at a reasonable price. Beautiful space and nice atmosphere as well.

Swetha said it was "Good, not bad". Service was slow.

We had chicken everyday rice and green curry shrimp
Pros: pretty interior. Tasty food. Well cooked rice. Tasty shrimp

Cons: very small portions. Curry was the consistency of water and the carton was mostly liquid sauce.
Very few slivers of vegetables and 5 shrimp(normal shrimp portion) If you came very hungry, you’d leave that way unless you order multiple things to eat yourself. Only given a small plastic Tupperware of white rice that was waaaaay too small for amount of sauce. The Tupperware was not full and I have never been given such a tiny portion of white rice. Note: I am a small, thin woman.

The atmosphere was really nice, the food was mediocre and the service was a bit off. The hostess was welcoming, the waitress was super sweet but not attentive and the food runner was rude. We had to flag down the manager for a pepper tray after we asked the waitress and the food runner multiple times. We ordered the pad see ew, curry, prawns and dumplings. The pad se-ew was off (it was sweet) prawns were highly recommended but was mediocre, the sauce was flavorful but prawns were regular size shrimp with the head on, curry was the best dish. Just overall the food and service didn’t match the atmosphere of the restaurant. It’s rustic, pretty modern but I wouldn’t go back.

Finally ordered take out tonight and I was not disappointed. I ordered the Thai green curry it was extremely flavorful. My only issue was I wish there were more vegetables, will definitely ask for more next time.

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Food was super good, especially liked the gaeng ga-ti pu, the crab meat was delicious and the curry sauce so creamy, and also the yum hed tri-mushroom salad, super yummy though it was written one chili and it was definitely more than one but maybe I just bit into the whole chili by accident. Also amazing cocktails. Would definitely go back! The only thing was that service was extremely rushed and waiters were like running around which was kind of stressful (but probably especially stressful for them). I am guessing they were understaffed. Anyways delicious highly recommend.

I tried this restaurant based on a IG review and they were spot on. The food was amazing, service was excellent and the drinks were on point. I am not a big fan of spicy food (I don't like a lot of heat but love flavor), but the spicy level was perfect.

I will definitely be coming back soon to enjoy the food and first class service.

Very cool Thai Restaurant in the Fells Point neighborhood in Baltimore. The atmosphere was warm and cozy with exposed brick and wood beams, creating a warm, rustic feel. We ordered dumplings to start, which came highly recommended. For dinner, we ordered beef panang curry and prawn makham. Unfortunately, the dumplings were left off and came after we flagged down our server. They were very apologetic, and did give us discount. The food was all very good, the atmosphere was awesome, but the service was just a bit off.

A great addition to the Thai options in Fells point because it offers a higher end + sit down and bar experience. Super friendly staff and cozy interior. I'm glad they kept the overall feel of the building the same. Excellent curries and appetizers. Good for a group or solo bar snacking.

The BEST Thai I’ve had in Maryland!! It’s a cute date spot

Great khao soi

The Dara is a fantastic addition to the dining scene in Baltimore and especially for the greater fells point area! The vibe is super chill and The staff is absolutely wonderful!!! But what really brings it home is that the food is super tasty and authentic in its presentation and flavor Composition. I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked in Thailand in addition to have visited as a guest there two separate Times, and I can say without exception the food reminds me of the tastes I experienced while there. The pork belly app with the lime dressing is my favorite! The lime dressing is full of flavor and a perfect compliment to the dish!! All the other entrees I’ve had have been great and as I mentioned earlier, remind me of my time in Thailand. Can’t compliment the staff enough for their service And super friendly demeanor! They’re great I recommend to everyone to Come and Check them out!!!! Great job Dara!!!

One of the best Thai food experiences I've had! Absolutely delicious. Try the Jasmine Gold Rush drink - bourbon with jasmine syrup. Also upgrade your meat to the crispy thigh, so yummy! I will be back.

Best Thai food in town, highly recommended most delicious curry it had rich flavor.

I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant. The curry was truly exceptional, bursting with flavor and spices that left my taste buds delighted. The atmosphere was inviting and created a perfect setting for a memorable meal. Moreover, the service was impeccable, with attentive staff who made sure every aspect of the dining experience was enjoyable. I can't wait to return and savor their delicious dishes again!

Absolutely amazing place to eat. Dark, quiet, the ambience is fantastic. Service was amazing, food was delicious! Do not pass this place up.

This place is incredible! I eat a lot of Thai cooking so I enjoy restaurants that show creativity i can't do at home. The creativity of the Dara dishes paired with the traditional preparations is a winning combo.

I had the fried lotus root appetizer which is typically a desert in Thailand, but as a starter it was incredible. It was delicately fried and light.

I had the crab curry as my main. It was a delightful combination of the best of the Bay with generous fresh crab and the powerful flavors from the Thai curry. It was balanced perfectly.

I got the crispy roti for dessert which was delicious but I was super stuffed!

I highly recommend checking this place out. It won't stay hidden very long and you have to wait during dinner rush.

Delicious thai classics and also more unique crab dishes were SO good. Will be coming back for sure!

The drunken noodles and everyday fried rice were the best I've had!! The Jasmine cocktail was very refreshing.

Ordered takeout. Not good. Was surprised bc it seemed it had potential being new and having a nice look. But Very below average. The pictures of food on these reviews looked way different than what we received. Food missed its garnishes or had no herb toppings. Frustrating. The crab stick rolls tasted like they were made the day before, a little funky, with wilted YELLOW arugula (should be green) sitting next to it.

Overall Spent $75 on 3 dishes. Threw it away. I will look elsewhere next time.

Great food, amazing decor!

Great food, service and vibes. The fried chicken is excellent.

I LOVE THIS PLACE

Very delicious food, nice and cozy atmosphere. Is BYOB at the moment. Highly recommend!

Nous avons bien mangé et le service était impeccable. Essayez les racines de lotus. Une belle découverte pour moi.

The Dara has easily been one of my favorite places to eat Thai food in Baltimore. Ever since this place has opened, I've been here numerous times. Every dish that I have had is simply amazing! Everything is so fresh and flavorful. Service is always great. I can't wait to go back now. I love this place!

Food here was incredible. We got the crab stick appetizer, green curry, and panang curry and each one was absolutely delicious. The restaurant itself was so cozy with a great atmosphere and we cannot wait to come back and try all of the menu. Would recommend to anyone and everyone

Highly recommend this beautiful Thai restaurant in Fells Point!! The food was really good. They have a lot of dishes you couldn’t find anywhere in other Thai restaurants in the city. Great service as well and it’s currently BYOB.

The Dara dishes out what I would call "Elevated Thai Cuisine." Although there is carry out available, the venue, music, and soft white lighting really sets a relaxed ambiance to enjoy an immersive dine-in experience you won't want to miss.

The staff is extremely friendly, and most (if not all) are Thai natives; so don't be shy about asking for recommendations because they know their stuff.

The food includes your favorite Thai dishes but includes unique renditions and creations. For example, the Stuffed Squid or the Gaeng ga-ti pu (MD jumbo crabmeat curry). If you have room for dessert, I recommend the Banana Roll (not pictured sorry).

The bar: unfortunately not yet operational but coming very soon. I'm so excited as they will be serving hand-crafted cocktails along with your usual beers on tap and classic wine. I just hope they get some traditional Thai beer like Chang or Singha 🍺!

Fun fact: "Dara" translates to "Star" and the space used to operate as the Red Star, so you may have been here before (it all makes sense).

Ok if you made it this far: gold dara for you now go eat!

Wow wow wow and wow!!!

I don’t normally write reviews, but after a recent visit, I felt compelled. Delicious food (I got the green curry), delightful service, and beautiful interior.

Yummy Thai food at a polite restaurant!

Amazing all around. This will be my go-to spot any time I’m in Fells Point moving forward. Stopped in for lunch and the service was attentive and the appetizers and meals were amazing for everyone (I had curry with fried chicken and it was so good). Definitely will be back any chance I get.

So delicious!!!! Must try!!!

Great food and service. Highly recommend! The beef jerky is amazing!

Nice new place to grab some Thai food. Prices are a bit higher than other Thai places in the area but food is good. Atmosphere is nice as well, if you ever visited while this was the Red Star nothing has changed. Very cozy feel. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area.

Soft-shell crab, drunken noodles, & panang curry were delicious! The mango salad that came with soft-shell crab was a little spicy (but still good!)

Lovely place with lovely people, and the food menu is unique, unlike other Thai restaurants in the city! Highly recommended

Best Thai place around. Other reviews recommended the "extraordinary" section of the menu and it didn't disappoint!

We waited so patiently and we are so excited The Dara is finally open. The space is absolutely stunning! Jeff is amazing and THE FOOD- I cannot say enough good things. I highly recommend the Seafood Tom Yum!

Beautiful & delicious new Thai restuarant! Such kind and attentive service and amazing food too! The fried lotus root and crispy fried pork belly drunken noodles were so sooo amazing! 🙏🏻

The best Thai food I’ve had! Their “Extraordinary” dishes are unique and tasty

Really great food! Got the pad eggplant with chicken and drunken noodles and both were excellent. Food came out quickly too. Will be coming back for sure. One of my favorite Thai places in fells

Lovely new spot on the edge of Fells Point, Baltimore Harbor East. Great food, wonderful atmosphere, super service.

I had the crab fried rice that was made to perfection. The dish was topped with soft scrambled eggs and lump crab meat. Creamy and delicious. My wife ordered the Pad Thai and it did not disappoint! Fresh ingredients and great cooking technique yielded a dish that was both light and filling!

One more note…the music was at a level where you could hear and appreciate it and still hold an intimate conversation, other spots should take notice!

We will definitely be back again…and again lol!

This Thai restaurant is new. The food tastes great. The tom yum goong is a must try. The customer service is phenomenal!

Very tasty food! The staff are very friendly. Would definitely come back for more.

Love the food, atmosphere n courteous staff

The food was incredible, and totally affordable! Love the decor too. Definitely making this a regular spot.

There is nothing else to say besides “The Best”. The Dara has to be the most authentic Thai food that I have ever had, their service is phenomenal and the space is very comfortable. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back!!

Fantastic food!! You can tell so much time and love goes into each dish. We enjoyed everything we ordered and will be back. Great date night spot too.

The food was delicious, and the customer service was amazing.

Hands down best Thai food I have ever had - trust me I’ve consumed more than the average. Every aspect of the meal was incredible; the food was immaculate, the vibe was perfect, and the service was next level. I cannot wait to watch The Dara flourish in Fells!!

Unfortunately, the food at The Dara is so good, it may have ruined all other Thai restaurants for me. I don't think anything could top the dishes I had, except possibly other dishes from The Dara. Can't wait to come back.