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Doi Moi
Asian Restaurant$$$$
U-Street, Washington
The experts at Washington Post and Eater recommend this place
"Love everything (lemongrass beef & peanut cocktails) but the service"(5 Tips)
"Crispy fish!!!!! Amazing!!!!!"(3 Tips)
"Halibut in jungle curry is deliciously spicy"(6 Tips)
"... Mark Kuller (Proof, Estadio) and chef Haidar Karoum returned from..."(3 Tips)
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EaterJanuary 6, 2014Doi Moi serves dishes like khao soi gai (chicken and noodle curry) and other regional dishes from Thailand and Vietnam. The decor is primarily white, with accents brought back from Asia.
Ben BisbeeSeptember 2, 2013Beautiful, fresh, crisp atmosphere - borderline airy. While the food was rich, complex, grounded - borderline perfect. 14th just got a little brighter and a heck of a lot bolder. Run, don't walk.
- ScorpioKissNovember 23, 2013Delicious Street Thai and Vietnamese street food. Try the melt in your mouth Sable fish, Nua Kem ˧ Thai Wok Tossed Marinated Beef, whole crispy fish, and blue crab noodles.
Ruth MadrigalJuly 18, 2015Awesome restaurant with a beautiful open kitchen. Food was amazing - portions were big and yet they won't leave you feeling all bloated. Try the chicken curry, it melts in your mouth!
Bab MendozaAugust 11, 2019Their green mango salad is a must try. If you’re one of the people who are rational enough to not be scared of whole fish, try their crispy snapper with that sticky rice!!
Katherine Kennedy AllenDecember 15, 2013If you didn't make a reservation on a Saturday night just head to counter seating- great service & it's awesome to watch the kitchen staff prep the meal you'll soon be dreaming about for days
Chris MolitorMay 30, 2014Go to 2 birds 1 stone for a drink while waiting. Adam Bernbach (proof, estadio) drink menu is incredible. Get the beef appetizer, it's huge and tasty!- dancingqueen fAMedevoLv3xionJune 21, 2017Contemporary eclectic fusion of traditional, authentic Thai&Viêt colorful flavors&spices, in sleek mod white pales monochrome&steel open kitchen form, with fun hand craft cocktails.#fingerlickinggood
Bitches Who BrunchMarch 4, 2016The Blood Orange mimosa at Doi Moi was absolutely beautiful, and tasted just as great. This is the mimosa that brunch dreams are made of. Read more
Jake AndrewJuly 25, 2017Great zucchini blossoms n herb aioli. Bigger dish is garlic scapes w poached egg. Great wine list for such a cafe.
Shane TewsSeptember 6, 2013Great cuisine, noise level is high, they need to add Ikea rugs to the Ikea like design
Serious EatsSeptember 5, 2013Southeast Asian flavors with potent heat, playful soft serve, and peanut-infused bourbon cocktails. Be sure not miss adjoining cocktail bar 2 birds 1 stone downstairs.
ArdvaarkJanuary 10, 2014Order the Spicy Fried Cashews as soon as you sit down. They'll give you something delicious to munch while you're perusing the menu.- Washington PostApril 1, 2015Try the sakhoo yat sai, tapioca dumplings filled with preserved radish, peanuts and fried garlic. You’re not missing anything: They’re vegan, and, to quote “Seinfeld,” they’re spectacular. Read more
BeaMay 10, 2014Be aware- the wild halibut is delicious only if you are into spicy food!!! It's 8 out of 10! The Lemongrass beef is out of this world delicious!- Washington PostOctober 16, 2013Part Thai, part Vietnamese, Doi Moi is pleasure. Mark Kuller (Proof, Estadio) and chef Haidar Karoum returned from Southeast Asia to create flavors that some foodists compare to Little Serow.
Marta D.September 7, 2013Delicious! Loved the very spicy duck salad & chicken curry. Noodles made in-house and you can tell! Very reasonable wine prices. Can't wait to go back.- Washington PostMarch 6, 2014The Gaeng par hed, or wild mushroom curry, is a vegan dish with tender chunks of lemongrass and fresh green peppercorns. Read more
WinterSeptember 20, 2013Halibut was good but extremely spicy. The lemongrass beef is a decent main portion size and solid, traditional and I would order again. Pork collar skewer was excellent
Bridget GaelMarch 18, 2019Absolutely love this place— great Thai spicy food. East Asian gin & tonic, pork buns, short rib curry, and noodles were big hits- Katherine Kennedy AllenDecember 15, 2013Absolutely get the spicy cashews while you pick out the rest of your meal. My two favs: the sable fish and crab fried rice. Perfection!
Nicole NighSeptember 6, 2013The lemongrass beef noodle dish is fantastic! As for the wine list- stick to the Pinot from oregon. The Italian reds by the glass aren't great.
Steven VegaAugust 2, 2015Lemongrass beef it's amazing, it's the perfect balance between tasty meat and refreshing nouc cham with vermicelli noodles
Trevor MJune 16, 2015Mushroom dumplings, papaya salad, chicken curry, and veg noodles were really good!
ChameneNovember 15, 2013Great food & knowledgeable staff. Temperature is a bit chilly - wear removable layers. Make reservations!
Poli TApril 12, 2015This was the best meal I had in DC this year. Amazing flavours! A must-go for spicy food lovers.
Lucille FisherNovember 9, 2015Authentic Thai cuisine. The Kao Soi ( chicken curry w/ noodles bring vivid memories of Chiangmai.
Julie GiorgadzeOctober 7, 2013Sablefish with dill and tumeric -the best dish I have ever had in my life!
Roniel TesslerApril 10, 2016The Thai beef jerky is delish. The snapper is perfectly fried. Everything here was very good.
- ArdvaarkJanuary 10, 2014The specialty drinks are small, and the wine pours are light. Stick to beer or rail.
Duncan HowsleyAugust 18, 2014Order 3 appetisers each if you're in a group and share, tapas-style. Really great food!
Pat RussoJanuary 30, 2018Can't go wrong with the Brussels sprouts, Thai jerky, and of course the Bronzino.
Divya MoolchandaniOctober 22, 2013Try the passion fruit sherry drink and the beef vermicelli noodles. Really great service too.
The Tofu Curry is delicious! Also the Siracha beef appetizer, big portion though.
Shafique KassamSeptember 7, 2013While you wait for your table, head to the bar downstairs through the nondescript entrance
StephanieAugust 23, 2013New Southeast Asian/Thai/Vietnamese restaurant from the group behind Proof and Estadio.
Halibut and duck curry were the best dishes we had, but everything was great.
Kat LNovember 9, 2013Skip the blue bottle coffee. Too much ice! Order the chicken curry, crab fried rice or curried rice salad. Sablefish was under seasoned. Hangar steak was tasty but nothing special.
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- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
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- 5:00 PM–9:30 PM
(202) 733-5131
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