I had a very good dining experience at Esaan.

The Tom Yum soup was a highlight with rich broth and fresh ingredients. The pork shoulder was also delicious. The Panang Curry was okay but not amazing. We had the banana coconut milk for dessert, but there were mixed views about it around our table.

The staff were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.

The restaurant was clean and well maintained with a welcoming and cozy atmosphere.

Very unique Northeastern Thai flavors in a great location in McLean. The chicken was crispy and the soup was really favorable. For the price though I was expecting slightly more, however was an enjoyable experience.

Very special Northern Thai cuisine. Been there several times and it never disappointed. The Cornish Chicken is a must try!

Came here recently for dinner Saturday night with friends—my first time trying this place and it didn’t disappoint! Service was good and overall food was delicious!

Top favorites were: Esaan Pad Thai with Shrimp, Massaman Chicken, Kai Tod Samoon Prai (fried chicken) and Pla Tod Samun Prai Rock Fish—everything was well-flavored! The rock fish was pretty big with lots of meat but lacked enough sauce so it was a bit dry in some parts. Tom Yum Soup with Chicken was really good. Wasn’t a fan of the Esaan Crispy Spring Roll, wasn’t too tasty, probably because there was no meat inside, just veggies.

Cocktails were tasty—enjoyed both the Esaantini (infused vodka with fresh lemongrass) and the Esaan Summer (cucumber vodka). And drinks were reasonably priced!

Best Thai restaurant I’ve had in America. First time I went everything I ordered was really good. Second time I went half the stuff was really good. I recommend the grilled prawn, beef stew, fried tofu, massamman curry. Fried pork was alright, but the pad Thai was kind of average. Still highly recommended for anyone looking for a good Thai restaurant.

Our family just loves Esaan Thai. We find it to be one of the best sit down restaurants in McLean and one of the best Thai restaurants in Northern Virginia. To order, just look at the big chalk board above the bar, on which they list can't-go-wrong house specialities. And pay attention to the specials, which are often dishes that you can't get elsewhere. Last night, they served a noodle dish, with noodles imported from Thailand, which was excellent.

Always incredibly flavorful and well presented. I can tell that this family deeply cares about well representing their culture through the food.

Why can’t I give more than 5 stars?? I am absolutely in love with this place. The vibe from their decor, the music, lighting, etc. The staff, from the owners on down are unbelievable. And, oh yeah….the food is fire too. I haven’t tried their cocktails yet but the menu looks great, and the bar setup and lighting is on point.

I’m a Esaan person. I’m very happy to find this place. Love it.

Me and my friend Kongpat was there . I love Essen foods . I was surprised the foods was like I eat in Bangkok. I will be back when I’m back to USA

I was there couple months ago. The foods was amazing and service was good
I recommend it if you want real Thai foods

Good food and good service

I just had esaan food for the first time. It was delicious and not too spicy. Today I had crabmeat khao soi and beef nam tok. My friend and I really liked it. I will come back .
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I always have to stop by when im around dc area. One of the best esaan thai placenon my list

The best Thai foods in DMV so far

Small cozy restaurant with the very music . Someone here must in love with electric music .my server she very on point excellent service .the foods here like I’m eat at home before I came here ….i will be back again for sure

Absolutely Iove this restaurant.real deal look like in Bangkok Thaiand

Essan is a great Thai restaurant worth checking out. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming , and the food is delicious ! They have many dishes you won’t find anywhere else. Make it a top pick for authentic Thai food. I highly recommend!

nice hotel with a professional staff

Very unique Northeastern Thai flavors in a great location in McLean. The chicken was crispy and the soup was really favorable. For the price though I was expecting slightly more, however was an enjoyable experience.

One of the best Thai food had in NoVa… we are the whole fish in spicy lime sauce.. it was really authentic.. sadly, they don’t serve mango sticky rice 😂

Our family just loves Esaan Thai. We find it to be one of the best sit down restaurants in McLean and one of the best Thai restaurants in Northern Virginia. To order, just look at the big chalk board above the bar, on which they list can't-go-wrong house specialities. And pay attention to the specials, which are often dishes that you can't get elsewhere. Last night, they served a noodle dish, with noodles imported from Thailand, which was excellent.

Very special Northern Thai cuisine. Been there several times and it never disappointed. The Cornish Chicken is a must try!

My new go to Thai restaurant in NOVA, 10/10 highly recommended!

Much more interesting menu than most Thai restaurants, and amazingly delicious.

Always incredibly flavorful and well presented. I can tell that this family deeply cares about well representing their culture through the food.

I had a very good dining experience at Esaan.

The Tom Yum soup was a highlight with rich broth and fresh ingredients. The pork shoulder was also delicious. The Panang Curry was okay but not amazing. We had the banana coconut milk for dessert, but there were mixed views about it around our table.

The staff were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.

The restaurant was clean and well maintained with a welcoming and cozy atmosphere.

Surprisingly, this was around the corner from another restaurant I love but I never saw it. Northern Thailand is where many quintessential Thai dishes originate from. Known for the flavors and the heat, it did not disappoint. Everyone was friendly and helpful.

Esaan is amazing! The food was fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is chic and inviting. Our service couldn’t have been better. Will definitely be back!

Really delicious Thai food, dishes specializing from the northeastern region. The staff are very kind too! Highly recommend!

Amazing and unique Thai dishes

Pretty basic, small space, but amazingly good and healthy food options. We shared a perfectly done whole fish after several salads and appetizers.

ติดใจในรสชาติของอาหาร เข้าไปทุกครั้้งรู้สึกการให้บริการต้อนรับของผู้หญิงไม่ค่อยโอเค เข้าไปครั้งล่าสุดยอดแย่!!! ไม่มีการต้อนรับทักทายลูกค้า เหมือนไม่อยากรับคนไทย บอกให้รอหน่อยและปล่อยลูกค้ายืนเก้อ แย่มากๆ!!! ควรต้องมีการปรับปรุงมากๆ

Original taste of Thai food

A gem of a spot. Easily the best Pad Thai I've ever had. Friendly staff, nice, clean restaurant with good music and a fun vibe. Will definitely be back.

Great service, food is very flavorful but way oversalted

Came here recently for dinner Saturday night with friends—my first time trying this place and it didn’t disappoint! Service was good and overall food was delicious!

Top favorites were: Esaan Pad Thai with Shrimp, Massaman Chicken, Kai Tod Samoon Prai (fried chicken) and Pla Tod Samun Prai Rock Fish—everything was well-flavored! The rock fish was pretty big with lots of meat but lacked enough sauce so it was a bit dry in some parts. Tom Yum Soup with Chicken was really good. Wasn’t a fan of the Esaan Crispy Spring Roll, wasn’t too tasty, probably because there was no meat inside, just veggies.

Cocktails were tasty—enjoyed both the Esaantini (infused vodka with fresh lemongrass) and the Esaan Summer (cucumber vodka). And drinks were reasonably priced!

Probably one of the best isaan style Thai places I've had in a long time. We love the way they use all the spices and vinegar based dipping options.
It's almost like a ceviche the way they make their food.

Fantastic. Delicious food with unique flavors. A great experience all around. Do yourself a favor and order something you’ve never had before.

Esaan is amazing! The food was fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is chic and inviting. Our service couldn’t have been better. Will definitely be back!

This place is a Gem!!!! The food is amazing!!! I ordered a Penang Curry with Tofu and it was so good that I couldn’t stop smiling!!
The fried tofu was perfect and the heat and flavor were on the spot!
The costumer service was outstanding and the place is cute and clean!
I highly recommended this place!

Loved their food so much that I am definitely coming back for the Pad Thai noodles :)

I ordered Pad Thai for takeout. Food wasn't good. Fairly tasteless, mostly all stogy noodles. Little to no bean sprouts, about 3 crushed peanuts in a carryout dish. Didn't detect egg or tofu. Avoid.

First time ordering from this place. I am so disappointed by the portion size. We ordered two main dishes and the food portion was like an appetiser. 60$ later we are both hungry!
However, the food was very tasty… which is another supper disappointment because it was so small!

I ordered online two Entrees for Take out and super negatively surprised by the small portion size.

The taste and quality is good but the pricing.... I mean we payed 60 USD and are graving for food now :(

Unfortunately this poor review is from poor service we received recently. We were seated outside and waited about 35+ minutes between receiving the menu, beverages, and food. We cancelled our dessert request, because we didn’t want to end up waiting another 40 minutes to receive it. We used to look forward to having dinner here, especially for the fried rock fish. I’m not sure what was going on with service that day, but if it was meant to deter us from coming back, mission accomplished.

We ordered delivery of 2 dishes thai spicy. We then called and reminded them about Thai spicy. And when the dish came, one dish had some spice. One dish had no spice. And rice was missing. Then we re-ordered delivery. This time it came thai hot but hot dish on foam container without even an aluminum foil. First time they sent in plantain leaf wrapped in aluminum foil. Hot food on foam causes cancer. 2 orders that couldn’t be eaten. I am starving tonight.

We went there to try the Rock Fish and it didn’t disappoint! It was more than enough for two people. Very fresh and delicious!

Went there on a Friday night around 8:30, and there was a little wait to get a table. It seemed popular with both dine in and takie away clients. We had fried tofu, a sort of fried crabcakes, pad Thai, and a curry. The curry was good and the right amount of spiciness. The tofu had a great texture but no flavor and same for the crabcakes. We also ordered theblemon grass drink but was too sweet. I ll go back for the curry but would pass on the non-alcoholic drinks and the appetizers. It's on the expensive side so be ware and parking can be a pain.

I had crabmeat balls (appetizer) and grilled octopus today. Forgot how excellent this restaurant is. I spent 2 winters in Chiang Mai & Essan is the real deal. Took some of the grilled squid home yo eat later or tomorrow. Just top notch!

Great on all fronts, no complaints

Having lived in Thailand for many years, I’m very particular when it comes to Thai food. Essan is one of the few restaurants in the area that meets my expectations. The food is on point and authentic. The owner is personable and gracious, and I will definitely be going back.

This is a Thai food lovers paradise with an incredible Japanese whiskey selection! I live in Indiana, but I’m a chef by trade. I came across this place during a business trip and the food is outstanding!

I had an amazing dining experience at Esaan Restaurant! The ambiance was charming, the service was impeccable, and the food was a true delight. The authentic flavors of their Thai cuisine left my taste buds dancing with joy. I highly recommend trying their signature dishes the Pad Thai and Grilled squid were particularly exceptional. Esaan Restaurant is a must visit for anyone seeking a memorable culinary journey.

Amazing and fresh food, this is my go to spot to take friends and family when they come and visit and just even solo when I’m craving a meal that hits the spot. Even after they leave they tell me they crave it. It is definitely one of a kind. Make sure to order the Hot Pot Fish, it’s so delicious and authentic. Everything on the menu, you’ll be satisfied.

We've always had great food at Esaan. We've worked our way through the menu at least twice. They have our favorite pad Thai in the land and our favorite masaman curry.

Pleasant and authentic local Thai place with unique menu and original cocktails.

Excellent food...! Truly excellent experience. All the reviews are correct. Must try Mclean.

First time visiting this place. Stuff was cleaning the place in front of us while we were reviving menu. Special of the day- Jackie beef. Not meet, burned beef fat, chew, teisless. Street style chicken came dry and seems a couple days old. The place is overpriced. We were disappointed. Never come back. Do not recommend. Noone apologize for the bad service.

Possibly some of the best Thai food I have had. Will definitely come back again

The best Thai in Va… absolutely delicious !!! Our server Tiger was the best !!

Extremely overpriced and the taste is below ok for some dishes and alright for some (for Thai anyway) ie. Kuay tiew lui suan is just tofu and vegetables and charged something like $10 or more cant remember exactly but come with just 1 roll!!! Crying tiger for $28! With small piece of beef and not even half the amount of sticky rice other places will give. The bill came out even more expensive than eating cajun seafood with Snow Crabs and shrimps, 2 alcohol drinks plus some to take home or to the fancy-ish restaurants with 2 drinks, some food left to take home with good services like Grill Fire or Copper Canyon. Unbelievable !

This is really good, really authentic Thai restaurant, I highly recommend

The food was excellent, rich in flavours and well presented. The fried rock fish was particularly good. I will go back again for sure.

Don’t think this place is another typical Thai restaurant. Food quantity is much better and tasty.

papaya salad: i asked for mild but came out drenched in spicy fish sauce. It was very spicy and salty. So much sauce on the bottom of the plate. My tongue was on fire.

Chicken pad thai- very greasy & salty, but i was hungry so i finished it.

Service: 2 person came out asking me how is the food, i grudgingly said it was good but had to send the salad back.

I’m not sure why rating is high here.

Whenever I'm in McLean, I stop into this place. The staff is kind and welcoming. The food is delicious. I recently tried their Tom Yum soup (with mushrooms for me and with chicken for hubby). I took it home and added some rice to it. So delicious! Yum!

Phenomenal food, atmosphere and staff. Very attentive and friendly. Food came out fast and was delicious. Highly recommend their mixed drinks as well!

Transfer me to another place that I have never seen through food. With the soft music and the dark wooden tables this place is an icon in the DC Region

The food was amazing, and so was the service. The owners checked on us many times to make sure we were having a good experience. I found my new go-to restaurant!

Very tasty and authentic food, I was just in Isaan (Eastern Thailand) and the food here is on par or better than everything I had there. Looking forward to going back and trying more !

Ultimately, it is the restaurant’s responsibility to make sure the correct order is picked up. Unfortunately, someone with my name picked up my order. I had to wait 30 minutes for them to remake it, and during that time just sat there at the bar. No offer of water, tea anything. When we got home food was tepid and clearly made quickly. Not returning.

Very pricey for so- so taste .

I, kinda, liked this tiny little Thai place. It was a cold rainy night, and as you come inside, you cold hear the cenimatic rain drops outside.

The staff were very welcoming, but the one who served us and got my attention is a young white American guy who seems to be very fluent in Thai.

The Shrimp Tad Thai was very good, and the Yum Kai (fried chicken with sticky rice) was better than the Kao Mun Kai Tod (fried chicken with chicken rice), yet they both were great.

I definitely will come back to try some more authentic items.

Best Thai restaurant I’ve had in America. First time I went everything I ordered was really good. Second time I went half the stuff was really good. I recommend the grilled prawn, beef stew, fried tofu, massamman curry. Fried pork was alright, but the pad Thai was kind of average. Still highly recommended for anyone looking for a good Thai restaurant.

The food in this cozy little establishment reminds me of my Mother's cooking. It makes me feel like the food critic in Ratatouille when I eat there. I am on the verge of tears. It tastes homemade and cooked with care and love.

One of the best Thai restaurants in the DC-Metro area, I get a different dish every time since I am confident it will always be delicious!

Horrible service and mediocre food at best. Very disappointing. I need some time to recover from this experience :(

Great Food!! Overpriced.

Why can’t I give more than 5 stars?? I am absolutely in love with this place. The vibe from their decor, the music, lighting, etc. The staff, from the owners on down are unbelievable. And, oh yeah….the food is fire too. I haven’t tried their cocktails yet but the menu looks great, and the bar setup and lighting is on point.

Best Thai I've ever had

Great food, different from other Thai restaurants, we especially love the M curry. We don’t repeat restaurants much, but the flavors at Esaan really stand out so we come back often.

very, very delicious Thai food. No frills, nothing special re ambiance, but excellent food!

This place is actually my favorite place. Today, I ordered Somtum Muor, which I clearly mentioned that I wanted to be extra sour. Once I tasted my food, I just got really disappointed because it was way too salty! AND I COULDN’T EAT IT :( I hope the owner can see this and pay more attention to food descriptions!

Lo-o-o-ve this restaurant. It’s a bit more than your average Thai, and it’s a different flavor because it’s northern Thai. Their Nam Tak Nue is so good I get it even when my husband insists on food from nearby places- I purposely drop by here and eat this. I just love the tanginess and fresh herbs they use. Go here- it’s wonderful.

This is an incredible place. Not your usual tired standard Thai fare. Has outdoor seating. Staff are friendly and service is excellent.

Hidden gem, delicious food definitely get what's on their specials, everything I've had has been excellent.

Authentic delicious Thai food!

Drinks were strong and well made too.

The food here is awesome. When. I'm in Bangkok I love eating Esaan food. The flavors in this restaurant make me feel like i'm eating in Bangkok. I will definitely be back for more.

I was curious about Esaan because Thai is my favorite food. I lived in Thailand for over 2 years and I often eat Thai dishes. I was surprised that the papaya salad appeared to be missing ingredients, but what was worse is that it was rather bland and not tasty. My daughters thought the noodle were good, and the curry was okay. However, the laab (one of my favorite dishes) was shamefully bad. I will stick with Padek in 7 Corners when I want authentic Thai or Lao food.

We cleaned house. Wow not everyday you taste what tastes like the best of anything. This place is the best Thai place I ever ate at!!! And I eat a lot of Thai. I felt like I was in Thailand.

Essan Thai is one of the best Thai food experience I have had. Having travelled extensively across Asia I have experienced many Thai food restaurants and this is in my top list. The standard of food and local service with a smile especially from PLA is simply wonderful- we are so lucky to have Esaan on our doorstep 🙏🏻👍

I know this is common place and does not mean much anymore but I must say that this place is the most authentic and best Thai restaurant since we moved to the US 6 years ago, and by far! This is real Thai food, cooked by Thai people and a lot of customers are Asian, which means a lot in terms of recognition. We travel to Thailand and this is of exactly the same quality as over there. The sauces are just divine!!! You should go and try for yourself! If there were a 6 star rating I would have used it.

Flavor is really on point. It is expensive though.

The very best Thai restaurant I’ve ever been to in my life. This cozy cool/edgy decorated restaurant served unbelievably high quality gourmet dishes (seasonal entree Kai Sai Crabmeat was amazingly flavorful and fresh - a strew with crab and noodles) as well as a warm colorful dessert (see photo of dessert). Already planning my next visit with family.

Amazing food! Will return!!

Amazing food and great staff. Easily the best thai food I've ever had.

Great Thai food. Little different compare to other main stream Thai food. Food is very flavorful.

Best Thai in the DMV…

One of our favorite thai restaurant in DC Metro, the papaya salad is my all time favorite

Cozy Thai place amongst plenty of other Thai places
Little BMW motorcycle inside the front door- we were the first people there on a Thursday just before noon

All 5 of us ordered different soup noodles, papaya salad, pork belly appetizer and another chicken dish as well as the sausage appetizer.

She didn’t write any of our order down and brought out the wrong papaya salad initially. Not sure why she doesn’t write anything down?!?…. Only person working there that we saw.

Everything was delicious & flavorful. The soup noodles were heavy on star anise & 5-spice but we’re good nonetheless.

The star of the day was the fried pork belly appetizer. We actually ordered another one because it was that good. Is there lemongrass in the batter?!?!

Plus the extra hot sauces they provided and the small dish of fish sauce were helpful to allow us to spice our own food.

We’d be regulars if we lived in the area!!
By the time we were done- there were 3 other tables eating happily…

The food is overpriced. Maybe one of the most expensive Thai food I've ever had in DMV area. The food was ok. I went with a group and we ordered tons of dishes. For dishes that are supposed to taste spicy and sour, it was way too sour. Korat stir fried noodles was very unlike the original and too pungent with fish sauce or something. Only things worth mentioning is fried chicken wings and spring rolls. But still with the prices, I don't think I will be rushing back anytime soon.

I've recently moved from several years living in Bangkok, and Esaan is the best Thai food I've tried in DMV. IMO more authentic and flavorful than Thip Khao or Laos In Town. Now if Esaan would only add Larb Mu Tod to the menu, I'd come every week...

The price was high for the quality. I got the salmon and it had no flavor. Loved the fish dumpling appetizer and the Thai custard dessert with sticky rice.

Food is awesome. The taste is not your typical Thai food.

We love Thai/Lao cuisine and this place is top notch for the area. I wouldn’t recommend anywhere else. The Tom Yum, which is our baseline rating system, is out of this world. Great spice levels on everything and they can go super hot if you ask. We’ll be going back again and again!

Northern Thai food.

Took out family of four to Esaan for Boxing Day dinner and was very satisfied. Definitely not typical "American" Thai. The cuisine was familiar but shifted a few degrees to the side. Mostly in the direction of more diverse and interesting spice and herb combinations. The whole grilled squid, Chiangmai Sausage, and herbed fried chicken wings were intriguing and delicious. Tom Yum soup was filled with chicken and more pungent and sour than typical but very good.
Esaan is hidden in a tiny strip and there's another Thai restaurant just down the lot so make sure you look for Esaan on the corner. The storefront doesn't impress and the interior is understated and quirky (motorcycle for a doorstop?!) but the food is the real deal, authentic, and deliciously satisfying.
We'll definitely be going back.

Tasteful and exquisite, will revisit.

Much like their funny take on the iconic Chinese cat, this place is traditional with a zing. Delicious appetizers of chicken wings & crispy pork belly. My friend had the fried salmon which was delicious. My husband loved his fried chicken dish which he polished. Food is spicy so if you’re not used to this make sure to ask for less than mild. Don’t miss the sticky rice and custard dessert!

Just had drinks.

Beautiful Thai food

Delicious

Tried this place out for the first time and the service is one of a kind. They have a great menu and the people here are very kind.

Amazing food! Very fresh and authentic. Wonderful quality and presentation. This will definitely be my new go-to Thai restaurant.

Great broth but the meat was very overcooked and hard to chew.

WARNING: Be very careful about what you order here (Don't trust the waitress' recommendations, and I had a poor customer service experience). I wanted to try this restaurant and walked in at lunch to an empty restaurant. I asked the waitress for a recommendation and she strongly recommended the softshell crab dish and sausage appetizer, without telling me the prices. The crab wasn't on the paper menu but was on the chalkboard as a "special," with no price next to it. The food was okay, but too spicy for me (the salad includes too many chopped up hot peppers). The one softshell crab was small and in a small, simple salad, so it appeared to be an appetizer. The sausage was dry but filling. When I was ready to leave, the waitress dropped off the receipt and went to help a new customer. To my surprise, I was charged $40 for a small softshell crab salad and $12 for the sausage, so the total was more than what I was expecting to pay for a quick lunch. At the time, I didn't question it because I was in a hurry and admittedly didn't ask about the prices beforehand. Later on though, I checked the website and see that they have two softshell crab dishes. One for $20 and an entree dinner version with two softshell crabs for $40, which is one of the most expensive things on the menu. I went back the next week and talked to the waitress and owner to express my concern that they were creating confusion and potentially misleading unwary new customers by recommending the most expensive dishes and/or overcharging for smaller lunch portions with one softshell crab instead of two for the dinner. The owner dismissed my concerns. Seems like he thinks staying in business by overcharging is a better way to keep the lights on than good food and good customer service.

If you're looking for authentic Thai food this is the place to go!

My friends recommended this restaurant. I have to say that this became my favorite Thai restaurant. Very authentic and beyond delicious. You should definitely visit this restaurant if you live in the area. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Best thai food in town.

Been to many thai restaurants. I’d say here is one of the most authentic and very tasty Thai food. You won’t regret eating here. Trust me, I’m Thai.

I was so impressed with their customer service, price, food portion, cleanness and the food taste. Definitely the place to eat in this area. It’s far from me but I will be returning !!!

Very intense flavors on the menu here. You don't see northern Thai food very often in this area. Be sure to get the dishes they specialize in - not pad thai and other typical southern Thai choices. Eat here often enough and the food at many other places will start tasting bland in comparison. Esaan is a real gem and the best restaurant in the McLean-Vienna area.

The proprietor is a real friendly dude and we chatted a few times when picking up orders during COVID lockdown. So glad this place made it through the troubles in 2020!

Thai Brother Awesome Friendly Familt

It was my first time and I had the yum Kai zapp. It was deliciously made and I will be coming back. Also the Thai tea was great!

Very authentic Thai food. Recommend the panang curry tofu!

Great place, good food, nice environment

Good food and nice people. Great value for the meal and very reminiscent of the meals that were had in Thailand.

Awesome food, great service. Recommend the khao soi kai.

Very bad food, incredibly awkward service. Also massively expensive

The best thai food.

The food is so fresh and its delicious and light..

Great service and delicious authentic food. Massaman Curry and Blue Sticky Rice with Custard.

Cool vibe inside, especially the bar area. This place could be some hip hangout in DC. The chef is awesome and always so friendly. We’ve had the fried chicken wings, labb moo, somtum Thai, somtum muar, pla pao klue, Esaan street style grilled chicken and ka soi. Can’t go wrong with any dish so it’ll just come down to your preference. My favorite is the pla pao klue (salted baked fish). It’s simply devine! Love making a wrap out of the fish meat, vermicelli noodles, herbs and OH, the sauces! Our other favorites are the fried chicken wings, somtum Thai and Esaan street style grilled chicken. In fact, I just got the salted baked fish to go tonight and look how it was packaged in this picture! It was even still warm when I got home. We’ll be making a bee line to dine inside as soon as this pandemic is over but in the meantime, love that they’re taking safety seriously. Love how unique this place is!

I have enjoyed repeatedly good meals and service. Their food is a pleasure to enjoy and I have yet to be dissatisfied. 5 stars for sure.

I'm crying and my nose is running from all the wonderful spices in the Moo Nan Tok that I just brought home. They are easy to get to off of 123 in Old McLean. They have a very quaint shop and the owners are wonderful. The shop is handicapped accessible.

Great, unique food. Staff is very kind and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!

Esaan is off the charts good! The food is very very delicious the flavors pop the rice is awesome the crab is amazing but wings are incredible though other northern or north eastern Thai I preparations are not only authentic they are just fantastic and delicious. The stuffed squid is just amazing the flavors are fantastic and like nothing you’ve ever tasted before this is not your traditional Thai restaurant nor is it a hyped up DC Thai place that’s overpriced if you know the one I’m speaking of whose name I won’t mention. Don’t expect to get paid time and massaman chicken at this place just expect a really delicious unique meal.

Real Thai Taste

Love this place. We drive from Maryland out to McLean just to go here. They have the best sticky rice I've ever had!

Great food and service. This is not your everyday Thai restaurant. We ordered everything that the server recommended and loved them all. My favorites are grilled octopus and branzino.

Ordered Esaan sausage and sour shrimp paste w sweet pork and sweet pork sausage. The sai hoa was good but it didn't come w sticky rice, I should have ordered the sticky rice to go with it and the peanuts. The Kao Kluk Ka Pu was good but the shrimp paste didn't complement the sweet pork, it sort of disagreed w it somehow. The dish was ok but not really good.

Great food, service, and drinks. We go back frequently.

This was $18. With 8 shrimp, that comes out to $2.25 per shrimp. It's quite tasty, but based off this portion and price, I don't think it's a 5 star meal. The spice profile is unique, but didn't blow me away. Just a lot of ginger, lime, mint, onions, and chilis.

I visited the restaurant for the first time yesterday afternoon and was deeply disappointed... The restaurant is dark and pricy... My shrimp dish was extremely salty and had too much lemon grass in it as well... It also lacked the typical fine Thai spices I am used to having... Also, the Thai rice did not smell of jasmine. (I lived in Thailand for two and a half years and know Thai food well.) I complained and was met with negative body language from the restaurant help, which for the most time was difficult to locate even when I and a friend wanted a second cup of hot tea. The restaurant management did not apologize for the salty dish but appeared put-out by my comments. I will not return!

This was my first time eating northern thai. Its very good, its more savory than sweet. The staff and owner are very nice, and the owner even brought me his personal spice from Thailand when i asked for more hot/spice in the brisket soup. I will be returning!

Cute little restaurant, great food, but some dishes are VERY spicy!! But in a good way!

Great food and good value. I might get the mezcal spicy cocktail afin, but with rum. Thai custard dessert is amazing!

You can't find cuisine like this anywhere else in DC. Delicious! and helpful staff.

Everything was delicious! Especially loved the crispy pork belly and the kao soi Kai! So good!

Quaint restaurant with excellent food and service. I'm a regular now and go at least once every week or two--and appreciate that is so close to my house!