Thai Chef – Thai

Name: Thai Chef
Address: 1712, Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009, US
Telephone: +12022345698
Price range: $

Thai Chef captures the spirited essence of a bustling street-side eatery, where the sizzle of the grill and the fragrance of fresh lemongrass create an immediate sense of warmth. The kitchen turns out a vibrant parade of textures, from the crunch of golden rocket shrimp to the succulent, herb-flecked heat of spicy Lanna sausage and tender pork dumplings. It is a place where every bite—whether a smoky strip of grilled pork shoulder or a nostalgic "after school" wonton—transports diners to the heart of Thailand’s rich and soulful culinary landscape.

1712, Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009 +12022345698 https://www.thaichefdmv.com/

Cuisine: Thai

Price range: $

Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, diabetic, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, volumetrics, carnivore, tlc, low-fodmap, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday - Saturday: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Koki Calamari - $9: crispy fried calamari rings, coated w/ our signature TC’s essence | sriracha aioli | substitute tofu available Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Grilled Pork Shoulder - $11: Juicilicious char-grilled pork shoulder sided w/ fresh cucumber relish & chili-tamarind sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
Spicy Lanna Sausage - $11: Northern Thai style grilled lemongrass pork sausage with aromatic herb & spices sided w/ fresh ginger, cucumber relish & cilantro Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics
After School Wonton - $8: crab stick & cream cheese wonton w/ homemade sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic
Rocket Shrimp - $9: whole shrimp and minced chicken wrapped in spring roll skin sided w/ homemade sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Crispy Spring Roll - $7: vegetable stuffing, sided w/ sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Thai Chef Chicken Wings - $11: wings w/ our peppery-garlic rubs | chili-tamarind dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
Pork & Crab Dumpling - $8: bangkok chinatown classic steamed dumpling (pork, crabmeat & shrimp) sided with sweet chili soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Chicken Satay - $8: malay’s style grilled chicken on skewers | curried peanut sauce & fresh cucumber relish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
Curry Puff - $8: homemade curried potato & veggie empanadas, sided with fresh cucumber relish & red chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Garlic Chive Cake - $8: deep fried cubic garlic chive cakes, sided w/ spicy sweet chili soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol

Salads

YUM = SPICY + CITRUSY SALAD, ZAPP = SCRUMPTIOUS

Weeping Tiger Steak Salad - $12: grilled steak tossed w/ fresh lime juice, dry chili, fish sauce, red onion, cilantro, mint, scallion & toasted rice powder Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
Papaya Salad - $9: smashed garlic & bird-eye chili, string bean, tomato, fresh lime juice, fish sauce, tamarind juice, peanut & palm sugar Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics

Sides

Sticky Rice - $3: Side of sticky rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic
Grilled Shrimp Add-on - $3: Add-on grilled shrimp for salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free