Baan Siam
Thai restaurant · Mount Vernon Triangle ·
Regional Thai specialties including khao soi and spicy salads
Regional Thai specialties including khao soi and spicy salads
"At this roomy Thai restaurant in Mt. Vernon Triangle, chef Jeeraporn Poksupthon has a kitchen worthy of her skill and ambition. Poksupthon led large catering kitchens in Thailand before she helped usher a wave of chile-fueled Northern and Northeastern cooking into D.C. at now-closed Baan Thai in Logan Circle. At Baan Siam, she’s playing the hits — creamy, crunchy, and complex khao soi; tapioca skin dumplings with ground chicken, peanuts, and sweet fermented radish; and all sorts of spicy-sweet salads — while exploring sour-leaning dishes from her home country’s interior and ultra-hot curries from the South. Don’t forget to order mini griddled coconut milk pancakes and mango stick rice (when in season) for dessert. Best for: A fun date with a dining companion that loves spicy food" - Tierney Plumb
"This excellent nearby option for Thai food from chef Jeeraporn Poksupthong has a wide-spanning menu that doesn’t shy away from spice. The bar is actually quite spacious and tends to be a little less packed than nearby Morini and Bar Chinois, so can be a good option for more last-minute plans." - Missy Frederick
"A longtime popular destination for Northern Thai cuisine, noted as part of the strong Southeast Asian food scene in the area." - Eater Staff
"Chef Jeeraporn Poksupthong relocated bustling Logan Circle standout Baan Thai to a much bigger home in Mount Vernon Triangle. Now called Baan Siam, diners can expect unapologetically spicy Northern Thai dishes. Khao soi, a yellow curry with crunchy egg noodles and chicken thighs, has enjoyed its own following since 2015. Other comeback hits include spicy green mango salad and tapioca skin dumplings with ground chicken, peanuts, and sweet fermented radish. The restaurant also offers a solid happy hour with discounts on drinks and bar snacks; while the drinks generally lean tropical or Asian-influenced, the bartenders can also make a solid martini. Fried pumpkin and vermicelli in peanut sauce are worth ordering here." - Missy Frederick
"At this roomy Thai restaurant in Mt. Vernon Triangle, chef Jeeraporn Poksupthon has a kitchen worthy of her skill and ambition. Poksupthon led large catering kitchens in Thailand before she helped usher a wave of chile-fueled Northern and Northeastern cooking into D.C. at now-closed Baan Thai in Logan Circle. At Baan Siam, she’s playing the hits — creamy, crunchy, and complex khao soi; tapioca skin dumplings with ground chicken, peanuts, and sweet fermented radish; and all sorts of spicy-sweet salads — while exploring sour-leaning dishes from her home country’s interior and ultra-hot curries from the South. Order for pickup or in-house delivery here, or reserve a table for indoor or outdoor dining here." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff
