Sawatdee – Thai
Sawatdee invites guests into a vibrant sanctuary where the sizzle of flame-kissed satay and the bright, citrusy aroma of fresh papaya salad fill the air. The kitchen masterfully balances texture and heat, offering everything from the delicate, savory pleats of handmade dumplings to the golden, shattering crunch of spring rolls. It is a warm and inviting space where traditional flavors are elevated by artistry, creating a dining experience that feels both comforting and adventurous.
2250 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22201 https://sawatdeeva.com/Rating: 1/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, nut-free, keto, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, gerd, weight-watchers, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, renal, mayo-clinic, pegan, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its historical reputation and visually stunning presentations, guests highlight the Pad Thai as a central menu item that captures the eye. While recent diners note an exceptionally bold and vinegar-forward flavor profile,
Menu
Appetizers
- Sa-Tay (4) - $12: Grilled tender pieces of skewered chicken served with peanut sauce, cucumber sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Spring Rolls (3) - $10.5: Spring rolls deep-fried and served with special sweet and sour sauce on the side Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Pot Stickers - $10: Wheat flour, soybean protein, cabbage, onion, potato vermicelli, leek, green onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ka-Nom-Jeeb (Dumplings) (5) - $12: Combination of minced chicken and shrimp, water chestnuts wrapped in wonton skin, served with chef's special sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Roll - $14.25: Sliced deep-fried duck, cucumber, green onions, mustard, bell peppers and plum sauce wrapped with crispy roti Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu-Tod - $10.25: Deep-fried tofu served with sweet and sour sauce and crushed peanuts on top Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Green Beans - $11.5: Deep fried green beans served with chef's special dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ner-Yang - $17.25: Grilled sliced tender beef served with spicy dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $17.25: Served with sweet and sour sauce on the side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papaya Salad - $13: Julienne green papaya, roasted peanuts, green beans and tomato in a spicy lime juice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kao-Klook (Spicy Coconut Rice) - $15.5: Coconut rice with combination of ground pork and shrimp, peanuts, ginger, scallion and cilantro mixed into a spicy lime sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sundried Beef - $17: Beef deep fried and served with spicy hot dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Rolls - $11: Ground chicken, basil leaves, lettuce, thin rice noodle, bean sprouts, cucumber, spring onion wrapped in rice paper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wing - $12: Deep fried chicken wing, served with sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Puff (Vegetable) - $10.25: Deep Fried pasty puff stuffed with sweet potato and special blend of Thai curry seasoning Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Puff (Chicken) - $11.5: Deep Fried pasty puff stuffed with chicken, sweet potato and special blend of Thai curry seasoning Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Woon Sen (Spicy Bean Thread Salad) - $15.5: Bean thread noodle mixed with ground chicken and shrimp, cilantro, green onion, red onion and chili pepper in lime juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Ner (Spicy Beef Salad) - $17.25: Grilled sliced beef mixed with lime juice, chili, tomato, red onion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Ta-Lay (Spicy Seafood Salad) - $17.25: Shrimp, scallop and squid mixed with lime juice, fresh chili peppers, green onion, red onion and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Detox, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb Chicken - $13.25: Chopped chicken mixed with lime juice, ground chili, red onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Tom-Yum Soup (Tofu) - $9.75: Tomatoes, mushrooms in a spicy lime and lemongrass broth topped with cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom-Yum Soup (Shrimp) - $11.5: Shrimp, tomatoes, mushrooms in a spicy lime and lemongrass broth topped with cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup - $9.75: Minced pork and shrimp wrapped in wonton skin with napa in clear broth topped with scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom-Kha Soup (Chicken) - $11: Chicken, mushroom in spicy lemongrass, galangal, dried hot peppers and coconut milk broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Duck Kra-Pao - $25: Crispy fried boneless duck topped with spicy basil sauce, onions and bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goong Klur - $24.75: Deep fried shrimp, stir fried with spicy garlic, scallions and bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kai Klur Fried Rice - $22: Deep-fried white meat chicken stir fried with spicy garlic sauce over fried rice with egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angel Eggplant - $21.25: Deep fried eggplant topped with stir fried ground chicken, bell peppers, carrots, green bean and spicy basil sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Pepper Steak - $24: Sautéed marinated slice beef with bell peppers, onions, shitake mushrooms, scallions, and young peppercorn Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sawatdee Seafood - $28: Sautéed shrimp, squid, and scallops with shitake mushrooms, bamboo shoot, celery and mixed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moo Yang (Marinated grilled pork) - $18: Grilled piece of pork served with sticky rice and spicy dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy whole fish (Tilapia) - $29: Choice of Chili basil sauce or Garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kana Crispy Pork - $22.5: Stir fried Chinese broccoli with crispy pork belly in black bean sauce and hot chili pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Chicken - $20.75: Deep fried chicken breast stir fried with mango sauce, cashew nuts and bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Meat Fried Rice - $30: Stir-fried rice with jumbo lump crabmeat, egg, scallion, tomato and onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Ginger (Chicken/Pork/Tofu) - $18.5: Choice of meat sautéed with fresh ginger, black fungus, white onion, green onion in black bean sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad-Ga-Pow (Chicken/Pork/Tofu) - $18.5: Choice of meat sautéed with chili peppers, bell peppers, garlic, and fresh basil leaves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Chicken - $18.5: Crispy fried chicken breast topped with chef's special lemon sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Curry
- Red Curry (Chicken/Pork/Tofu) - $19: Red curry paste cooked with coconut milk, bamboo shoot, red bell pepper, eggplants, and basil leaves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Curry (Chicken/Pork/Tofu) - $19: Green curry paste cooked with coconut milk, bamboo shoot, red bell pepper, eggplants, basil leaves and green beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panang (Chicken/Pork/Tofu) - $19: Choice of meat sautéed with panang curry paste in coconut milk Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Curry Chicken with Roti - $22: Dark meat chicken and potatoes marinated in spicy yellow curry and coconut milk served with a side of crispy roti Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Curry - $27.5: Sliced roasted duck in red curry paste cooked with coconut milk, tomatoes, basil leaves, pineapple Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice and Noodles
- Sukhothai Noodle Soup - $18: Rice noodles, fish ball, ground chicken, bean sprout, green bean, crushed peanut, crispy wonton in a spicy lime broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boat Noodle Soup (Pork) - $18: Thin noodles with meat ball, sliced pork, cilantro in a special Thai herb broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Noodle Soup - $18.5: Rice noodles with duck meat, cilantro, spring onion, bean sprout, crush garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai Noodle (Chicken/Pork/Tofu) - $18.5: Stir fried rice noodle with choice of meat, bean sprouts, scallions, and eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Noodle (Chicken/Pork/Tofu) - $18.5: Choice of meat stir fried with fresh wide noodle, onions, hot chili peppers, basil leaves, bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Kid Menu
- Kid Fried Rice - $9: Rice with mince chicken, egg, carrot Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay with steamed rice - $11.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken with steamed rice - $11.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried shrimp with steamed rice - $12.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Fried Bananas - $8.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Thai Custard with Sweet Sticky Rice - $10.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mango with Sweet Sticky Rice - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Fried Bananas with Coconut Ice Cream - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Ice Cream - $7.75: Coconut or Vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sides
- Roti - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Rice - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed White Rice - $3.5 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, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice - $7 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Mixed Vegetables - $8.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peanut Sauce (8 oz.) - $9.5
Beverages
- Soda (can) - $3.25: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Orange Soda
- Thai Iced Tea - $5.25
- Thai Iced Coffee - $5.25
- Sparkling Water - $5.75
Restaurants near Sawatdee
- Thai Select — Thai
- Rien Tong — Thai
- Bangkok 54 — Thai
- Thai Treasure — Thai
- Siam Shinzo — Thai
- Soi 38 — Thai
- Mai Thai — Thai
- Thai Chef — Thai
- Banana Leaves — Thai
- Thai Curry — Thai
- Tiki Thai — Thai
- Ammathar Thai Cuisine — Thai
