Absolute Thai is one of The 7 Best Places for Pad Thai in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

1. Absolute Thai

7.1
521 G St NW (btw 5th & 6th), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Chinatown · 26 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: Living close by, I've made this my "go-to" spot. Pad Thai is awesome. And if you come into order to go, the service is as if you were eating in. Love this place.

Erin L.Erin LG: Crispy duck is a spicy, delicious house specialty. Tasty noodles in the pad kee mao.

LaDesayuneriadeJoseLaDesayuneriadeJose: Love this place the food is great and the services oh wow, go to my blog ladesayuneriaofjose and read the comment

Royal Thai is one of The 7 Best Places for Pad Thai in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

2. Royal Thai

6.3
507 H St NW (btw 5th & 6th), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Chinatown · 25 tips and reviews

Sylvia R.Sylvia R: Try the Pad Thai. I got mine with shrimp. If you like Thai food then you'll be happy to go! There are many options. The green curry chicken is yummy, too.

Melissa M.Melissa Meyer: I have finally decided. This is my favorite Thai Restaurant in Chinatown (I have eaten at them all several times). Try the lemon grass tofu.

Y M.Y MBK: Great service and delicious food!

Haad Thai is one of The 7 Best Places for Pad Thai in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

3. Haad Thai

7.3
1100 New York Ave NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 20 tips and reviews

John S.John S.: Pad Thai is horrible

ShayLoShayLo: Pad Thai is really great from here!

Veerle P.Veerle P.: Fast service! Good food! Happy hour with nice appetizers and pretty good Long island iced tea! :)

Mango Tree is one of The 7 Best Places for Pad Thai in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

4. Mango Tree

929 H St NW, Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 12 tips and reviews

Harlan H.Harlan Hill: The brunch is excellent and affordable. I loved the Thai, American full English breakfast. The chef came out several times to talk to us about the food and personally check in on us! Loved it.

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The Bitches Say: A-. With reasonable prices, an interesting brunch menu and beautiful decor, it’s a great spot for large groups, brunch dates, and those looking for vegetarian and gluten-free options. Read more.

Natasha R.Natasha Rishi-Bohra: The fried tofu and vegetable spring rolls are amazing! The spring rolls are especially delicious and not over fried.

Asian Spice is one of The 7 Best Places for Pad Thai in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

5. Asian Spice

717 H St NW (btwn 7th St & 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 52 tips and reviews

Alexandra D.Alexandra Dunbar-Fernandez: The Thai Green Curry is my favorite. They have a great wine list as well.

Sam B.Sam Babcock: Try the Duck Roll. It's off the hook!

BlakeBlake: The crunchy tuna and crunchy shrimp rolls are great!

Chef Geoff's is one of The 7 Best Places for Pad Thai in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

6. Chef Geoff's

1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn E & F St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 86 tips and reviews

Nita S.Nita Smileyface: The Zombie drink was good! Made just right. Cider glazed salmon is a must try

Marc S.Marc Sugerman: Drink an enormous beer for $8

The FeastThe Feast: Happy hour is a must at this popular downtown eatery. It goes all day on Monday and Tuesday and features drink deals, cheap burgers and pizza.

Legal Sea Foods is one of The 7 Best Places for Pad Thai in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

7. Legal Sea Foods

704 7th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Chinatown · 82 tips and reviews

David R.David Rives: The salmon and tuna happy hour sliders are unbelievably seasoned. The tuna burger from the full menu is excellent also.

Alli M.Alli Martin: Weirdest bathroom ever.

ShannonRenee M.ShannonRenee Mouton Gray: Try the Cream of Crab Soup - From last night...is was delicious as usual and the presentation was lovely.