Soi 38 – Thai
Stepping into Soi 38 feels like being transported to the heart of a vibrant Bangkok night market, where the air is thick with the intoxicating scent of charcoal smoke and aromatic Thai spices. Sizzling grills turn out succulent skewers of coconut-marinated pork and sun-dried beef, while zesty salads and delicate chive cakes offer a masterclass in the balance of sweet, sour, and fiery heat. It is a high-energy sanctuary of authentic street flavors, where every bite of crispy shrimp or tender grilled prawns celebrates the bold, soul-warming spirit of traditional Thai cooking.
2101, L Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20037-1271 +12025589215 http://www.soi38dc.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, gluten-free, keto, vegan, vegetarian, halal, diabetic, pescatarian, low-fat, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, sugar-free, mediterranean, plant-based, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, candida, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Goong Pao - $12: grilled shrimp, fresh chili and lime sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nua Dadd Deaw - $14: fried sun-dried beef, spicy Sriracha sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Satay - $14: grilled chicken, white toast, Thai peanut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moo Yang Kati Sod - $16: grilled marinated pork belly, fresh chili and lime sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Tod - $10: crispy fried tofu, peanuts, sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kanom Jeeb - $14: steamed dumplings with crabmeat, shrimp, chicken, water chestnuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kor Moo Yang - $14: grilled pork neck, fresh chili and lime sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gui Chai - $12: crispy garlic chive rice cakes with sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Yum Goong Fu - $14: fried chopped shrimp, roasted cashews, red onions, chili, lime juice, fresh juilienned mango Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb - $12: minced chicken or tofu, rice powder, scallions, fresh mint, red onions, Thai chili, fresh lime juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Som Tum - $12: green papaya, dried shrimp, string beans, cherry tomatoes, peanuts Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Ped Yang - $14: roasted duck, lettuce, carrots, onions, scallions, celery, Thai chili, spicy lime juice, Sriracha sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Talay - $16: shrimp, scallop, squid, onions, scallions, carrots, celery, Thai chili, fresh lime juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Rolls
- Ped Roti - $16: slow-roasted duck, cucumber, scallions, roti shell Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poh Pia Tod - $10: crispy spring roll, fresh veggies, mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kuay Tiew Lui Suan - $10: rice paper roll, minced shrimp and chicken, carrots, cucumber, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Tom Yum Goong (Small Bowl) - $12: spicy lemongrass soup, shrimp, kaffir-lime leaves, fresh mushrooms, roasted chili paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Goong (Hot Pot) - $26: spicy lemongrass soup, shrimp, kaffir-lime leaves, fresh mushrooms, roasted chili paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Ka Gai (Small Bowl) - $10: coconut milk soup, chicken, galangal, kaffir-lime leaves, fresh mushrooms, roasted chili paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Ka Gai (Hot Pot) - $24: coconut milk soup, chicken, galangal, kaffir-lime leaves, fresh mushrooms, roasted chili paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pla Pao: Thai style grilled catch of the day, lemongrass, fresh chili-lime sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pla Neung Manow: steamed catch of the day, lemongrass, fresh chili, garlic, spicy lime sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pla Rad Prik: fried catch of the day, Thai spicy chili sauce, jasmine rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ped Aob Nam Pueng - $24: honey-roasted duck, fresh ginger sauce, Chinese broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ped Krob Kra Prow - $24: crispy roasted duck, Thai basil, fresh chili, garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gaeng Hang Lay - $20: slow-roasted pork belly, hang lay curry, fresh ginger, peanuts, sticky rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seua Rong Hai - $24: grilled flank steak, spicy green papaya salad, sticky rice, fresh chili-lime sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Cha Talay - $22: shrimp, scallop, squid, mussel, young peppercorns, Thai basil, rhizome, red chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pik Kuar - $20: crispy shrimp, Thai chili, fresh garlic, scallions, bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kana Moo Krob - $18: flash-fried pork belly, Chinese broccoli, garlic, oyster sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kua Kling - $18: southern style dried curry of Thailand, ground pork, fresh chili, lemongrass, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Som Tum Gai Yang - $18: herb-grilled chicken, spicy green papaya salad, sticky rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Pad Pu - $24: jumbo lump crabmeat fried rice, egg, onions, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Pad Sapparod - $20: pineapple fried rice, shrimp, cashews, carrots, egg, scallions served in a pineapple shell Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Med Mamuang - $19: stir-fried cashews, bell peppers, onions, water chestnuts, light brown sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Soi - $20: chicken legs, egg noodles, khao soi curry, pickled mustard greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kha Moo - $20: stewed pork leg, Chinese broccoli, pickled mustard greens, chili-garlic vinegar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Night Market Eats
- Pad Thai (Chicken/Tofu/Veg) - $18: stir-fried thin rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, bean curd, scallions, crushed peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai (Shrimp) - $20: stir-fried thin rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, bean curd, scallions, crushed peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai (Seafood) - $22: stir-fried thin rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, bean curd, scallions, crushed peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Eew (Chicken/Tofu/Veg) - $18: stir-fried wide rice noodles, Chinese broccoli, egg, sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Eew (Shrimp) - $20: stir-fried wide rice noodles, Chinese broccoli, egg, sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kuay Tiew Kee Mao (Chicken/Tofu) - $18: stir-fried wide rice noodles, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, Thai basil, fresh chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kuay Tiew Kee Mao (Shrimp) - $20: stir-fried wide rice noodles, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, Thai basil, fresh chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kuay Tiew Kee Mao (Seafood) - $22: stir-fried wide rice noodles, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, Thai basil, fresh chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Pad (Chicken/Tofu/Veg) - $17: stir-fried jasmine rice, egg, onions, scallions, tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Pad (Shrimp) - $20: stir-fried jasmine rice, egg, onions, scallions, tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Pad (Seafood) - $22: stir-fried jasmine rice, egg, onions, scallions, tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Pad Kee Mao (Chicken/Tofu) - $17: Sriracha fried rice, Thai basil, bell peppers, fresh chili, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Pad Kee Mao (Shrimp) - $20: Sriracha fried rice, Thai basil, bell peppers, fresh chili, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kra Prow (Minced Chicken/Tofu) - $17: Thai chili, garlic, bell peppers, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kra Prow (Shrimp) - $20: Thai chili, garlic, bell peppers, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panang (Chicken/Tofu) - $17: panang curry, fresh chili, kaffir lime leaves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panang (Grilled Shrimp) - $20: panang curry, fresh chili, kaffir lime leaves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gaeng Kiew Wan (Chicken/Tofu/Veg) - $17: green curry, eggplant, bamboo shoots, Thai chili, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gaeng Kiew Wan (Shrimp) - $20: green curry, eggplant, bamboo shoots, Thai chili, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Detox Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Khing (Chicken/Tofu/Veg) - $17: fresh young ginger, mushrooms, onions, scallions, carrots, bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Khing (Shrimp) - $20: fresh young ginger, mushrooms, onions, scallions, carrots, bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Jasmine, Natural Brown, or Sticky Rice - $4 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, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Noodles - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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
- Sesame Chinese Broccoli - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Ginger Eggplant - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Khao Neaw Mamuang - $12: fresh mango, sweet sticky rice, coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Kluay Roti - $10: fresh banana, fried roti, condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kluay Tod - $10: fried banana, coconut flake, honey, sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Ice Cream - $10: homemade coconut, ginger, mango, green tea Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Thai Iced Tea - $5: Thai tea paste, cream, with or without Thai chili honey
- Thai Iced Coffee - $5: Thai coffee paste, cream, black coffee
- Lime Coconut Fizz - $5: fresh lime, housemade coconut orgeat syrup, pineapple syrup, soda water
- Lime Ginger Fizz - $5: fresh lime, housemade ginger spiced syrup, lemongrass syrup, soda water
- Lemon Lemongrass Fizz - $5: fresh lemon, housemade lemongrass syrup, soda water
- Fresh Brewed Iced Tea - $4: black tea freshly brewed every day
- Voss (Still or Sparkling) - $7
- Hot Tea - $4: jasmine, green, herbal decaf, or black teas
- Fresh Brewed Coffee - $4: fresh roasted colombian coffee in regular or decaf
- Singha Draft: Thailand’s favorite beer on draft, a pale lager
- Thai Manhattan: rittenhouse rye, pu’erh tea infused sweet vermouth, chili aromatic bitters
- Singapore Sling: beefeater gin, luxardo cherry, benedictine, clarified lime chili aromatic bitters, sloe gin, pineapple juice
Restaurants near Soi 38
- Mai Thai — Thai
- Thai Chef — Thai
- Banana Leaves — Thai
- Ammathar Thai Cuisine — Thai
- Rice Restaurant & Market — Thai
- Thai Kingdom Restaurant — Thai
- Thaiverse — Thai
- Beau Thai — Thai
- Absolute Thai Restaurant — Thai
- DC thai — Thai
- The Regent Thai Cuisine — Thai
- Sawatdee — Thai
