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 U R R Y & V E G E T A R I A N S P E C I A L T I E S |
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48. PANANG  |
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| Popular curry dish; blends of red curry paste & peanut sauce (choice of chicken, tofu & vegetable, beef, shrimp or seafood) Lunch chicken or tofu & vegetable....8.95 beef....10.95 shrimp or seafood.....12.95 Dinner chicken or tofu & vegetable....10.95 beef...12.95 shrimp or seafood.....14.95 |
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| 49. GREEN CURRY |
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| Traditional green curry with coconut milk bamboo shoot and basil leaves. (choice of chicken, tofu & vegetable, beef, shrimp or seafood) Lunch chicken or tofu & vegetable....8.95 beef....10.95 shrimp or seafood.....12.95 Dinner chicken or tofu & vegetable....10.95 beef...12.95 shrimp or seafood.....14.95 |
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| 50. RED CURRY |
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| Traditional red curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoot and basil leaves. (choice of chicken, tofu & vegetable, beef, shrimp or seafood) Lunch chicken or tofu & vegetable....8.95 beef....10.95 shrimp or seafood.....12.95 Dinner chicken or tofu & vegetable....10.95 beef...12.95 shrimp or seafood.....14.95 |
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| 51. MUSSAMUN |
12.95 |
| Southern Thai style curry with chunks of white meat chicken, curry powder, mild spices, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, roasted peanut in sweet coconut milk |
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| 52. PHAD THAI JAE (egg optional) | (L) 8.95 (D) 10.95 |
| Thin rice noodle stir fried Thai style with fried tofu and mixed vegetables, egg, crushed peanut, bean sprout and scallion. | |
| 53. WATERCRESS FI DANG |
(L) 8.95 (D) 10.95 |
| Stir fried in high heat with fresh hot pepper and black bean sauce. | |
| 54. EGG PLANT DELIGHT |
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| Chinese eggplant stir fried with spicy black bean sauce & basil leaves with (choice of chicken, tofu , or shrimp) Lunch chicken or tofu.....8.95 shrimp…10.95 Dinner chicken or tofu.....10.95 shrimp…12.95 |
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| 55. TOFU KAPROW |
(L) 8.95 (D) 10.95 |
| Fried bean curd stir fried with bamboo shoot, chili, garlic and basil sauce. | |
| 56. PRIK KHING |
(L) 8.95 (D) 10.95 |
| Broccoli, green bean, and carrot stir fried with spicy paste, thai herbs and kirfir leaves. | |
 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