Dok Khao Thai Eatery

This was my first time eating at Dok Khao Thai and I absolutely love the food! The service was very fast but me and my friends were served by Khoa and there was no hi or hello, how are we doing? Just are you ready to order? We ordered and the food came really fast which I appreciated however whenever when we had conversations with Khoa his responses were very rude and with attitude which was strange because the rest of his co workers were very sweet!

This place is very busy, and while they have a wide variety of food and drinks, the overall experience felt just okay. The atmosphere leans more fusion than authentic Thai. The papaya salad was fresh but ordinary. The lychee duck curry was interesting, with a sweet note, but the duck flavor didn’t come through. Nam tok stood out the most with its spice and sticky rice pairing. The crispy pork, however, was tough to chew, though the sauce helped a little. The restaurant is nicely decorated, but service felt rushed since they were so busy. Our server mixed up the order—bringing crispy duck instead of pork—but they corrected it quickly. Overall, nothing we ordered really stood out to make it memorable. It’s not bad, but there are definitely better Thai restaurants around.

Our group of 12 joined together at this popular neighborhood restaurant located in the Merriweather district in Columbia. We went on a Tuesday evening for dinner and it felt like a weekend crowd. ****Food was delicious and appetizers and main meals were well received. **** Service was friendly and explanations about the menu and ability to tone the spice level up or down was very helpful. ****Decor without the summer decorations were cute but a bit distracting. The regular decor is bright and colorful on its own. The noise level was quite high and the volume of piped in music made carrying a normal level of conversation difficult. I would maybe try to come back for a weekday lunch to see if it would be crowded then too however being popular is usually a case for a restaurant where the food is much enjoyed.

I love this place! I usually order take out (for the past 2 years) and it never disappoints. I was finally able to dine in though and it was great. Food is amazing, the drinks were delicious and beautifully presented. The service was also great, our server was really attentive. My go-to is Pad Thai and Crab Rangoons, but everything else we tried on the menu was always delicious. My only note would be, the music inside was a bit loud (however we were still able to talk comfortably, so this might be just a personal preference). 100% recommend trying this place out and I can’t wait to be back again.

My family and I love coming to this Thai restaurant and still love coming here for a while now. Even when I come pick up my mom from Springfield, Virginia we gotta take her here to dine on a Monday every now and again and. The place is always clean and organized! Food is always high quality of freshness and well seasoned and presented. We tried pretty much all the plates from their duck rolls to simply their crabmeat fried rice all so yummy. And on top of it all we love to seat at the bar when football season so we could enjoy watching while zipping on our refreshments and cocktail drinks. Every staff members are always so happy and welcoming. We really don’t just come here only for the food and atmosphere but more because we feel so welcomed and feeling so comfortable sharing our conversations together in this paths we call life. Thank you Dok Khao! For giving us such a wonderful place to wine down and enjoy the goods

Food was better than most other Thai I've had. Typical wait time on a Saturday (45 min). Parking was difficult to find due to busy area. Prices were a bit high for the level of Thai. Family friendly. Very crowded seating, difficult to have a conversation due to noise level. We would go back on a less busy day.

Nothing but incredible things to say about this place. It’s always extremely busy. They don’t take reservations so plan accordingly. The food is amazing and the drinks can be really good and fun! Service has been good every time I’ve been. No complaints. Cute vibes and great menu.