Mai Thai – Thai
Mai Thai invites diners into a vibrant space where the air hums with the aromatic heat of Sichuan peppercorns and the comforting steam rising from bamboo baskets of hand-pleated soup dumplings. The experience balances the fiery crunch of mala beef jerky with the delicate, silky textures of sour cabbage fish soup, creating a tapestry of bold flavors that dance across the palate. From the golden sizzle of pan-fried dumplings to the rich, nutty depth of classic Dan Dan noodles, every dish is a celebration of authentic technique and spirited culinary flair.
1200, 19th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20036 +12024526870 https://changchangdc.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Mai Thai
Dairy-Free at Mai Thai
Mai Thai in Washington has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Beans W/pickled Vegetables, Golden Mountain Beef and Dry Fried Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Mai Thai
Mai Thai in Washington has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Golden Mountain Beef, Dry Fried Cauliflower and Dry Fried Cumin Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Mai Thai
Mai Thai in Washington has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Walnut Prawns, Green Beans W/pickled Vegetables and Garlic Cucumber Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mai Thai
Mai Thai in Washington has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dry Fried Cauliflower, Yangzhou Fried Rice and Shredded Pork W/ Garlic Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Mai Thai
Mai Thai in Washington has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dry Fried Cauliflower and Chili Oil Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Mai Thai
Mai Thai in Washington has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dry Fried Cauliflower, Shredded Pork W/ Garlic Sauce and Mongolian Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Mai Thai
Mai Thai in Washington has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dry Fried Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mai Thai
Mai Thai in Washington has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Beans W/pickled Vegetables, Dry Fried Cauliflower and Sesame Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Mai Thai
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Wagyu Beef Lo Mein | 10.1 g | 50.4 g |
| Shredded Pork W/ Garlic Sauce | 8.4 g | 49.3 g |
| Dry Fried Cumin Fish | 0 g | 49 g |
| Yangzhou Fried Rice | 22 g | 46.2 g |
| Double Cooked Pork | 50.3 g | 41.7 g |
| Chili Oil Beef | 2.5 g | 38.1 g |
| Mongolian Chicken | 18 g | 25.5 g |
| Eggplant w. Spicy Garlic Sauce | 15.3 g | 25.3 g |
| Walnut Prawns | 34.5 g | 25.2 g |
| Dry Fried Cauliflower | 0.1 g | 22.8 g |
| Ma Po Tofu | 17.7 g | 19.7 g |
| Hot & Sour Soup | 15.3 g | 19.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Cold Appetizers
- Mala Beef Jerky - $18: Crunchy marinated beef shank Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Cucumber Salad - $9: Oblique-cut cucumbers tossed with scallion pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mu'er Salad - $10: Woodear Mushrooms, Thai Chili & red onion tossed with sesame oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Crispy Duck Roll - $9: Served with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles - $9: Thin noodles with fried bits of ground pork, numbing chili sauce, peanuts & yibin pickled vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shanghai Pork Soup Dumplings - $13: 4 pieces. Served in a bamboo steamer with vinegar and ginger Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings - $12: Beijing Favorite w. savory soy-chili dip Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Vegetable Dumplings - $12: 4 pieces. Pan-fried or steamed, served with Peter's soy-chili dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sour Cabbage Fish Soup - $8: Flounder, sour pickled vegetable, and cabbage Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walnut Prawns - $20: Tangy mayo, fried glass noodles Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup - $4: Thick and hearty (vegetarian, cannot be made not spicy) Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Wonton - $13: Stuffed with shrimp and pork with chili & pickles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Chicken Soup - $7: Tender Wontons in superior stock Available at: dinner, lunch
Poultry
- Chicken Nuggets W/ Ghost Chili - $15: Tossed in a dry spicy seasoning with Ghost Chill Peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wuxi Sweet & Sour Chicken - $21: The authentic version of a popular Chinese-American dish, named after a southern town Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Chicken - $18: With peanuts in vinegar-spice-soy infused sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Lazi Chicken - $23: Boneless fried chicken pieces with sesame seeds Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Chicken - $18 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Meat & Seafood
- Golden Mountain Beef - $19 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Cooked Pork - $22 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Beef - $26 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Oil Beef - $26 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Pork W/ Garlic Sauce - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dry Fried Cumin Fish - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian & Vegan Mains
- Ma Po Tofu - $18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans W/pickled Vegetables - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Tofu - $20 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dry Fried Cauliflower - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant w. Spicy Garlic Sauce - $18 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles & Rice
- Combination Lomein - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yangzhou Fried Rice - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Chow Fun - $26 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Beef Lo Mein - $32 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice - $1.5: Per Bowl Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Purple Rice - $2: Per Bowl Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Mai Thai
- Is Mai Thai dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Mai Thai has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Beans W/pickled Vegetables, Golden Mountain Beef and Dry Fried Cauliflower.
- What can I eat at Mai Thai on a dairy-free diet?
- Green Beans W/pickled Vegetables, Golden Mountain Beef and Dry Fried Cauliflower carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mai Thai have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Green Beans W/pickled Vegetables and Dry Fried Cauliflower.
- Is Mai Thai gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Mai Thai?
- Wagyu Beef Lo Mein, at roughly 50.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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