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: vegetarian, high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, keto, pescatarian, plant-based, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, atkins, low-cholesterol, south-beach, clean-eating, gerd, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, high-fiber, volumetrics, low-fodmap, tlc, carnivore, detox, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free
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
- 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, Atkins
- Spicy Lanna Sausage - $11: Northern Thai style grilled lemongrass pork sausage with aromatic herb & spices sided w/ fresh ginger, cucumber relish & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb
- After School Wonton - $8: crab stick & cream cheese wonton w/ homemade sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rocket Shrimp - $9: whole shrimp and minced chicken wrapped in spring roll skin sided w/ homemade sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-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
- 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, Atkins
- 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
- 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: 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: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics
- Sticky Rice - $3 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, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Grilled Shrimp Add-on - $3 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, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
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