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: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, weight-watchers, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, renal, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Cold Appetizers
- Mala Beef Jerky - $18: Crunchy marinated beef shank Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Garlic Cucumber Salad - $9: Oblique-cut cucumbers tossed with scallion pesto Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Mu'er Salad - $10: Woodear Mushrooms, Thai Chili & red onion tossed with sesame oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
Hot Appetizers
- Crispy Duck Roll - $9: Served with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles - $9: Thin noodles with fried bits of ground pork, numbing chili sauce, peanuts & yibin pickled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Shanghai Pork Soup Dumplings - $13: 4 pieces. Served in a bamboo steamer with vinegar and ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings - $12: Beijing Favorite w. savory soy-chili dip Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pan Fried Vegetable Dumplings - $12: 4 pieces. Pan-fried or steamed, served with Peter's soy-chili dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Sour Cabbage Fish Soup - $8: Flounder, sour pickled vegetable, and cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Walnut Prawns - $20: Tangy mayo, fried glass noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Hot & Sour Soup - $4: Thick and hearty (vegetarian, cannot be made not spicy) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Chili Wonton - $13: Stuffed with shrimp and pork with chili & pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Wonton Chicken Soup - $7: Tender Wontons in superior stock Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
Poultry
- Chicken Nuggets W/ Ghost Chili - $15: Tossed in a dry spicy seasoning with Ghost Chill Peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Wuxi Sweet & Sour Chicken - $21: The authentic version of a popular Chinese-American dish, named after a southern town Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kung Pao Chicken - $18: With peanuts in vinegar-spice-soy infused sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Sichuan Lazi Chicken - $23: Boneless fried chicken pieces with sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mongolian Chicken - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Meat & Seafood
- Golden Mountain Beef - $19 Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Double Cooked Pork - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mongolian Beef - $26 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chili Oil Beef - $26 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Shredded Pork W/ Garlic Sauce - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Dry Fried Cumin Fish - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Vegetarian & Vegan Mains
- Ma Po Tofu - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Green Beans W/pickled Vegetables - $16 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Sesame Tofu - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Dry Fried Cauliflower - $14 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Eggplant w. Spicy Garlic Sauce - $18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Noodles & Rice
- Combination Lomein - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Yangzhou Fried Rice - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Chow Fun - $26 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Wagyu Beef Lo Mein - $32 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Sides
- White Rice - $1.5: Per Bowl Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Purple Rice - $2: Per Bowl Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic