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Thip Khao, Washington, DC

Thip Khao

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4.9
4.9
18 Reviews
$31 to $50
Laotian
3460 14th St Nw, Washington, DC 20010

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Thip Khao is acclaimed chef Seng Luangrath's flagship restaurant in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. Thip Khao serves up spicy Lao (or Laotian) dishes and classic cocktails with an exotic twist. Lao cuisine leverages tropical herbs and cooking techniques of Southeast Asia. However, the flavor profile is distinct from its fellow SE Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Dishes like Naem Khao (Crispy Rice Salad), Sai Oua (lemongrass pork sausage), Laab, and Tam Muk Houng (Lao papaya salad) at Thip Khao showcase the unique flavors of Laos. Many dishes are served with sticky rice. Chef Seng recommends eating sticky rice with your hands as most Laotians do. Since its opening, the restaurant has been well received by Washingtonians and critics alike. The restaurant has had national recognition from multiple publications including New York Times, Washington Post, Bon Apetit magazine, Washingtonian magazine, and Michelin Guide (Bib Gourmand).

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Laotian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Seng Luangrath
  • Neighborhood
    Columbia Heights / Brightwood
  • Cross street
    We are located on 14th Street NW between Newton St NW and Meridian Pl NW.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are four blocks north of Columbia Heights Metro station.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan

What 18 people are saying

Thip Khao reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thip Khao offers "phenomenal" Southeast Asian cuisine with standout dishes like beef jerky and crispy rice salad. Guests praise the "wonderful" food and "impressive" service despite a busy setting. The restaurant's unique flavor profiles and welcoming staff create a "highly recommended" dining experience, though some suggest a quieter ambiance would enhance visits.

18 Reviews
  1. bill VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    OUTSTANDING! Great food, service and value. Look forward to the next time.

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  2. Kevin

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING food at great value, our family's favorite meal in DC while also being the least we spent. Fantastic service, would highly recommend.

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  3. Malcolm

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beef jerky and crispy rice salad are my favorites!

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  4. Shane

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! We were in the area for vacation and this place was recommended by our VRBO hosts. It definitely didn’t disappoint. Our server was so nice and helped with ordering our food. The food itself was some of the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommended!!

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  5. Igor

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and unique menu, we enjoyed it a lot. They have nice drinks as well.

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  6. Matt

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was some of the most delicious food I’ve had in DC. The jerkey starter was PHENOMENAL!

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  7. Karen

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner. All of the food was excellent.

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  8. Brandon

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great staff and welcoming environment. However we thought the food was just solid. Perhaps having it built up so much set our expectations

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  9. Russell

    Washington DC16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the food and service were wonderful. everything was delicious. everything. and the staff could not have been more lovely. highly recommend

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  10. Isabel

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impressive service on a seemingly short-staffed night that did not feel short-staffed at all. Every plate came out timely, small requests were addressed immediately, etc. My family loves this restaurant and despite how much time passes between meals, the overall experience is consistently incredible!

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FAQs

Thip Khao is rated 4.9 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Columbia Heights / Brightwood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Thip Khao

3460 14th St Nw, Washington, DC 20010

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located on 14th Street NW between Newton St NW and Meridian Pl NW.
  • Neighborhood
    Columbia Heights / Brightwood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Laotian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are four blocks north of Columbia Heights Metro station.
  • Executive chef
    Seng Luangrath
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan
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