Eater DC’s list of the best Thai restaurants in D.C. includes two Maryland eateries, both located in Montgomery County.Although the county is home to many excellent Thai eateries, the publication’s recognition emphasizes the lively and genuine flavors found at these two eateries located just outside the nation’s capital.
Thai Chef: Known for its Bangkok-style vendor cuisine, Thai Chef, which is situated at 29 Maryland Ave. in Rockville, offers its customers the vibrant and genuine atmosphere of a Thai street festival. The restaurant opened in Rockville Town Square in 2021 and has since been a local favorite. It also has a location in Washington, DC. Customers and reviewers frequently compliment its inventive and traditional meals as well as its distinctive and vibrant ambiance.
Ruan Thai: Located at 11407 Amherst Ave., this Wheaton mainstay has been providing real Thai food since 1998. Many patrons of the family-run restaurant highlight the delicious pad Thai and the tom kha soup, which are praised for their classic flavors and dishes. The restaurant’s standing as the area’s premier destination for authentic Thai cuisine is cemented by its position on the Eater DC list.
