Thai Chef – Thai
This vibrant culinary destination hums with the energy of a Thai night market, where the air is perfumed with the smoky aroma of grilled pork shoulder and the enticing sizzle of golden-fried appetizers. The kitchen orchestrates a playful parade of textures and bold spices, from the delicate crunch of rocket shrimp and "after school" wontons to the complex, herbal heat of authentic Lanna sausage. It is a spirited space that celebrates the art of the shared plate, inviting diners to linger over savory dumplings and fragrant curry puffs in a setting that feels both modern and deeply rooted in tradition.
29 Maryland Avenue, Rockville MD 20850 https://thaichefdmv.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its impressive food quality and exceptionally fresh ingredients, guests consistently praise the welcoming service that ensures a satisfying dining experience from start to finish. Reviewers highlight the pleasant environment and inviting atmosphere, noting that the combination of attentive care and high-quality flavors makes it a standout choice for those seeking a reliable and enjoyable meal.
Menu
Small Bites
- Koki Calamari - $9: crispy fried calamari rings, coated w/ our signature TC’s essence | sriracha aioli | substitute tofu available Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Shoulder - $11: Juicilicious char-grilled pork shoulder sided w/ fresh cucumber relish & chili-tamarind sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Lanna Sausage - $11: Northern Thai style grilled lemongrass pork sausage with aromatic herb & spices sided w/ fresh ginger, cucumber relish & cilantro Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- After School Wonton - $8: crab stick & cream cheese wonton w/ homemade sweet & sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rocket Shrimp - $9: whole shrimp and minced chicken wrapped in spring roll skin sided w/ homemade sweet & sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Spring Roll - $7: vegetable stuffing, sided w/ sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Chef Chicken Wings - $11: wings w/ our peppery-garlic rubs | chili-tamarind dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork & Crab Dumpling - $8: bangkok chinatown classic steamed dumpling (pork, crabmeat & shrimp) sided with sweet chili soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay - $8: malay’s style grilled chicken on skewers | curried peanut sauce & fresh cucumber relish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Puff - $8: homemade curried potato & veggie empanadas, sided with fresh cucumber relish & red chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Chive Cake - $8: deep fried cubic garlic chive cakes, sided w/ spicy sweet chili soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- 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: Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papaya Salad - $9: a.k.a. som tam; smashed garlic & bird-eye chili, string bean, tomato, fresh lime juice, fish sauce, tamarind juice, peanut & palm sugar Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sticky Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Add-on - $3 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Main Courses
- Main Dish 1 - $6: This is your dish description. Include an overview of your ingredients, dietary notes, and other relevant info. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Main Dish 2 - $10: This is your dish description. Include an overview of your ingredients, dietary notes, and other relevant info. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Main Dish 3 - $8: This is your dish description. Include an overview of your ingredients, dietary notes, and other relevant info. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Main Dish 4 - $13: This is your dish description. Include an overview of your ingredients, dietary notes, and other relevant info. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Main Dish 5 - $15: This is your dish description. Include an overview of your ingredients, dietary notes, and other relevant info. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Main Dish 6 - $9: This is your dish description. Include an overview of your ingredients, dietary notes, and other relevant info. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Dessert 1 - $6: This is your dish description. Include an overview of your ingredients, dietary notes, and other relevant info. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dessert 2 - $12: This is your dish description. Include an overview of your ingredients, dietary notes, and other relevant info. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dessert 3 - $13: This is your dish description. Include an overview of your ingredients, dietary notes, and other relevant info. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dessert 4 - $5: This is your dish description. Include an overview of your ingredients, dietary notes, and other relevant info. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dessert 5 - $9: This is your dish description. Include an overview of your ingredients, dietary notes, and other relevant info. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dessert 6 - $10: This is your dish description. Include an overview of your ingredients, dietary notes, and other relevant info. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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