Ammathar Thai Cuisine

Ammathar Thai Cuisine is a great spot for authentic Thai food with a cozy and lively atmosphere. The flavors are bold and well-balanced across the dishes, and everything feels freshly made. The grilled chicken with sticky rice was a standout — perfectly seasoned, juicy, and paired with the sticky rice that was spot on. Definitely a dish I’d come back for. If you’re looking for really good Thai food in town, this place is worth a visit

Local go-to Thai spot. I ALWAYS order the Soft Shell Crab, which is perfectly fried and accompanied by a spicy yet tasty sauce. The past few times we have tried the Whole Flounder (pictured here). They tend to fry it a little too deeply, but it still is solid. My wife really enjoys the Thai Iced Tea as well. Service is good and the prices are fair.

Authentic thai restaurant. Super fast service and great food. I had the Tomyum noodle soup and Chicken wings for dinner. Everything was so yum.

My friend and I went to this Thai restaurant for the first time. Service was great, but there were some other not-so-good things. The table had crumbs on the seats, which implied to me that it hadn’t been cleaned. The food was not so good too. The veggie spring rolls were mostly batter and had very little filling, which to me implied they were store bought frozen and simply reheated. The green curry I got was grainy, as if the curry paste was not fully resolved. The bamboo shoots were stringy and not tender at all. The tofu in it tasted old and tough. My friend enjoyed her noodle dish, and the mango sticky rice was very delicious, but I couldn’t get over the other downsides. For the prices they charge, I’d recommend trying other Thai places over this one.

TLDR: This is probably the best Thai food I've had in D.C. This is a family-owned restaurant and it really shines in the mom-and-pop eatery realm. This was the most authentic taste I've had compared to my time in Thailand and my mom's cooking. Don't tell her I said that. Everything I ordered was excellent and I was shocked at every dish. Not to knock Thai restaurants, but they Americanize their recipes quite often. I don't just mean with the spice levels either, but it's the flavors and ingredients. Remember, Thai food is distinctly known for combining the sweet, sour, and spicy components into a harmonizing melody that transports you to the motherland. Definitely my new favorite spot.