Since Valentine's Day of 1990, the Thai Chef has been bringing healthy, fresh and tasty Thai food to the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Our main dining room and its mezzanine section offer an exciting and vibrant atmosphere. Our third floor dining room, with its warm and cozy ambiance, is often used for private parties, office meetings and large group reservations.In summer 2003; a dynamic sushi bar was introduced to the restaurant. Our valuable customers can now enjoy fresh seafood from the sushi bar, as well as delicious items from our original Thai cuisine menu. We hope that our fresh look, combined with exotic dishes served by our friendly and attentive staff, create a remarkable dining experience for you. Please come visit us often at Thai Chef.
C O L D A P P E T I Z E R S (YUM) |
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10. PAPAYA SALAD  |
7.95 |
Julianne sliced of green papaya pounded with fresh green beans, tomatoes, roasted peanuts, hot pepper & fresh lime juice |
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11. YUM NAM TOK |
8.95 |
Sliced charcoal beef tossed with rice powder, red onion, cilantro, basil & spicy lime dressing. |
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12. LARB GAI |
7.95 |
Minced chicken tossed with rice powder, red onion, cilantro, scallion & spicy lime dressing. |
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13. PLA TALAY |
8.95 |
Steamed seafood tossed with hot pepper, rice powder, lemon grass red onion & fresh lime juice. |
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14. MIXED GREEN SALAD |
4.95 |
Crispy Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, baby carrot with a choice of Honey Mustard, Ginger or Peanut dressing. |
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15. CHICKEN SALAD |
8.95 |
Sliced grilled chicken served over fresh green salad with a choice of Honey Mustard, Ginger or Peanut dressing. |
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16. CRYING TIGER SALAD |
10.95 |
Charcoal marinated beef, sliced, served over fresh green salad with a choice of Honey Mustard, Ginger or Peanut dressing. |
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17. SEAFOOD SALAD |
10.95 |
Steamed shrimp, squid, scallop tossed with a tangy, spicy lime dressing served over fresh garden salad. |
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18. THOM YUM VEGETABLE |
3.50 |
Mixed vegetables, mushroom in lemon grass soup, lime juice, cilantro, Thai pepper. |
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19. THOM YUM CHICKEN |
4.95 |
Slices of chicken breast, mushroom in lemon grass soup,lime juice, cilantro, Thai pepper. |
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20. THOM YUM SEAFOOD |
5.95 |
Shrimp, squid, scallop, mushroom in lemon grass soup, lime juice, cilantro, Thai pepper. |
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21. THOM KAH VEGETABLE (can be subsituted for soft tofu) |
3.50 |
Vegetable or soft tofu simmered in spicy lemongrass soup, galanga, coconut milk, mushroom, cilantro, lime juice, Thai pepper. |
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22. THOM KHA CHICKEN |
4.95 |
Slices of chicken breast simmered in lemongrass soup, galanga, coconut milk, mushroom, cilantro, lime juice, Thai pepper. |
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23. WONTON SOUP |
4.50 |
| Shrimp and chicken wontons in a light chicken broth with Napa cabbage & snow peas. | |
| 24. SWEET CORN SOUP | 4.25 |
| Delicious creamy corn soup with minced chicken, finished with egg. | |
 Mild Spicy |
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CRYING TIGER :
Fire roasted herb marinated beef, sliced, served with unique spicy dipping sauce made with rice powder, hot pepper, red onion, a squeeze of fresh lime
PHAD THAI:
Shrimp or Chicken stir-fried with thin rice noodle,egg,crushed peanut, scallion & bean sprout