Mai Thai of Georgetown — Restaurant in Washington

So. This is my very first review ever. The fact that I am even writing this review should be enough to imagine what kind of experience I had at Mai Thai.

I honestly don't know where to start.. We came across this restaurant after walking around in Georgetown, from the outside it looked very neat and luxurious. So after checking out the menu and making sure the prices were not too high (cheap students over here) we decided to dine here.

In the beginning the service was very welcoming and I already enjoyed being there, but after given the menu the waitress came like three times to ask if we already had decided. I ordered some springrolls and a chicken dish with rice and additional salad.

It already began with the agressive way of pouring in water in the glasses, it felt like I was crossing Niagara Falls, the waitress couldn't care less if I was wet or dry.

I am not gonna critize the springrolls because they were good, but after I ate the springrolls and was beginning with the salad, the plate was taken away from me, I couldn't even say I wasn't finished because the waitress was like Sonic and was already back in the kitchen. Great start of a meal you would say.

The chicken looked like it was butchered 10 minutes ago in front of her chickens. The chicken really didn't taste well because it was dry and all blend. After eating the 'eatable' pieces of the chicken I decided to try the rice... Well with exagerating a little bit, I can tell you that the tires of cars outside would be less rubbery than the rice I tried to eat. The salad was just grass with more grass.

As cherry on top, the waitress asked four times if I we were done paying.

Honestly people I know this is a harsh version of the reality, but it was honestly a really bad experience and I recommend all of you to find a better Thai and avoid this Bangkok...

Good but I wish I knew then what I know now.

This is kind of a tough review to write because in a way, the problem was my own fault in ordering. I ordered the panang curry (mild) with chicken, and guess what? That's exactly what I got. Curry and chicken, no veg. It did come with rice, but I was surprised at how... minimalist the dish was. It wasn't until later that I realized that if I wanted veg I needed to ask for it. It's on the menu and it doesn't show an upcharge. I just wish that being a new customer that would have been pointed out to me as I ordered.

I love curry, but even with it's complex flavors it can become almost boring when that flavor and texture has no variation. Anyway, enough of that, now you know that if you want vegetables (which you should) you need to ask for them.

This panang curry was pretty good. I feel like the texture was just right as it wasn't thick like a gravy or too thin to sauce the rice. The peanut was present but not overpowering and the sweetness was on the sweeter side, but good for me. I think I could have taken a touch more peanut, but overall satisfying and identifiable as a panang curry. I'm not someone who likes to sweat while I eat and mild worked for me, but I think my wife would have found it too hot for her palate.

The chicken added to the curry was just okay. Clearly the method of cooking is to cook everything separately and throw them together on the plate. It makes sense to keep the curry open to a vegetarian option, but it means the chicken basically has no flavor. It's also very easy to overcook (and was) since it's probably sitting in a hot tray or something.

Overall it was still good, filling and worth...

As a Thai Native, I enjoy the authentic Coconut Curry at Mai Thai.

I ordered Red Curry Jae from Vegetarian Menu for my dinner. It came with the fried tofu. I did not know and asked for "No Fried Tofu" in my curry. Staff were very supportive. He removed the fried tofu and added steamed vegetables for me. The red curry (No added spice from original curry paste) was delicious. The first bite, I remembered the red curry in Thailand cooked by mom.

I came back another day to try Green Curry Jae - Vegetarian (asked for no Tofu!) It's delicious! The quality is consistent with generous fresh vegetables! I sat outside and it's peaceful and beautiful ambience! Thank you!!

Note that Green Curry is made from Green Chilies which is more spicy than Red Curry!

Curry paste is authentic. Generous portion of vegetables. Come with Jasmine Rice. Good quality of coconut cream No MSG Fresh vegetables and ingredients

Coconut is considered as a "Fruit of God". Coconut is Pure Energy. Coconut Curry makes my skin so soft and radiant with natural moisturizer!

I love Coconut Oil as it's natural. Let food be thy medicine!

I highly recommend to try authentic Thai foods here. Very nice staff, Chefs....