Duangrat's Thai Restaurant

This restaurant is not my favorite any more. I was beyond disappointed after today’s dinner. I ordered drunken noodles with beef. The first time their noodles is half cooked! I mean the noodles is hard! I called the server and asked she if we can get a fresh one. However, she clearly doesn’t understand what I was asking.. she brought back with the rest of the food, and yes they cooked the half.. so we only had the half of our dish with$19.00!! I feel like I am eating salad with a bit noodle and beef instead!! I am very frustrated with this situation! The server doesn’t understand what we asked and we don’t want to push her no more… please see the picture of the food.. hard to satisfied

We had a large party for a gathering and they were very accommodating with seat arrangements, we were able to seat about 13 people quite comfortably. We started off with the Lychee Dumplings (it was sweet and salty, not really my jam, but the flavors were good), papaya salad, calamari, which were all very good starters and is an excellent way to start off the meal. Then we had Crispy duck basil, tropical fried rice, and the pad thai Supreme, which were all very delicious and a definite recommend, especially the pad Thai Supreme and the crispy duck!

The Thai food here is a good the flavor is there but needs a little spice to it. The duck roll is great I love that it was in a roti. The lychee cocktail was delicious.

We tried this place for the first time today and ordered takeout over the phone. We got chicken pad Thai and basil chicken. The restaurant itself was very clean and beautiful, white table cloths and great for a date night or family dinner. Both dishes were solid, but not the best we’ve ever had.

Cozy family run Thai restaurant with excellent food. My family has been eating here since it opened in the 80s. We always get the stir fried noodles with chicken and calamari which is delicious. The crispy duck roti appetizer is also phenomenal. This is our go to for Thai food in northern Virginia

Pad Thai was on point. Probably one of the best I’ve had in the area. The Tom Yum noodle so was alright. I would prefer for the soup to be more sour. Other than that, everything was terrific and well priced. Will be back again.

Pretty legit Thai Restaurant in my opinion. The food is pretty spot on! Service is good but slow but the special made it all worth it. Check the menu for specials during the week, (example) Tuesday for every $40 worth of purchase, you get a bottle of wine (red, white, or rose) for $1. It wasn't the best wine but it was nice to add it to our meal.

I went here for the first time tonight after driving by so many times. What a hidden gem! Beautiful space inside and impeccable service. I don't say that lightly. Food was delicious, too. Tremendous service, though!

Really enjoyed my first experience here at this [relatively] historic institution. It claims to the first Thai restaurant of its kind in the area, opening in 1987 and winning several local culinary awards and recognitions in the ensuing decades. The interior of the restaurant is beautifully decorated in red, gold, and white, with lots of relics from Thai culture adorning the space. The service was friendly and professional. I had the Yen Ta Fo (Thai pink noodle seafood soup - $15 during lunch) and it was delicious, and very filling. Would absolutely recommend.

This review is for One Night in Bangkok - Duangrat's second floor. Formerly known as Rabieng, they refurbished the upper floor of the restaurant and rebranded it as One Night in Bangkok. The menu focuses on Thai street food. We love the food, my favorite dishes are the Duck noodle soup, fried calamari, chicken satay, and the coffee. Service is great as always, there's less traffic as Rabieng and they are able to serve efficiently. Highly recommend this place!

We tried this place for the first time today and ordered takeout over the phone. We got chicken pad Thai and basil chicken. The restaurant itself was very clean and beautiful, white table cloths and great for a date night or family dinner. Both dishes were solid, but not the best we've ever had. Service was good and they were nice when we picked up the food.

My friends and I came to the new pop up, One Night in Bangkok and we loved it! We came on a Sunday night around 6pm and we got a table right away for 6 people. There were a few others but it wasn't too crowded. The service was great, everyone was nice, welcoming, and eager to talk. The restaurant had a shopping area at the front with lots of cool snacks, and even a pac man game. The food was amazing, everything we ordered was very flavorful. The portions were large as well. The waitress convinced us to order the beignets which were great - she even cut them into enough pieces for us to share. I would definitely recommend checking out this pop up if you get a chance!

We went to Duangrat's on a weeknight and really enjoyed our meal! The ambiance was super nice, the restaurant is decorated beautifully. We ordered the Bhram Curry and the Drunken Noodles both with tofu. The curry was amazing I loved the peanut taste and the tofu in both dishes was tasty. The food came out quickly and overall pretty reasonably priced with large portions. Everyone working there was really nice and we had an overall great experience!

Was tasty. First time. Ordered 3 dishes and 2 appetizers. A bit more veggies to the Pad Thai would be awesome.

Excited to finally try this place. AND it is a solid spot in the area. I am impressed by the menu offerings including more family style dishes plus a quick pad thai, noodle soup etc. We tried the drunken noodle and the duck noodle soup. Both well made, good portion and great service. The spice level is on the higher end so I would recommend asking for modification which they are accommodating to. I look forward to coming back again and trying out other items!

Occasionally I schedule a me day where I attend to my top three procrastinations and when I complete I claim a reward. Famished. I needed food and my go to place is Duangrats in Baileys CrossRoads. Welcoming, clean and aromatic w the smell of Thai food. Lunch special selections are abundant w vegetarian choices. Today Sesame Beef w an extra order of their awesome spring rolls and a Singha to quench my thirst And the good news is they feature soft shell crabs for dinner. Beautiful setting, exceptionally clean and available outside dining if you prefer. So, stop procrastinating and reward yourself. You deserve it

Absolutely love this place. Last time, I was so excited, I ate everything without taking pictures. LOL. Hostess is amazing. Even though it's been a few weeks (it's an hour drive, or else we would go there every day) , she remembered us, down to the pandan dessert I had last time. Food was fresh and flavorful. I ordered the Yentofo. That first sip of the broth....instant mega feels. You know that one heartache dish? The one that you long for but you can't find whenever your sad/happy/whatever? This was mine. One sip of that broth and I was in welling up with emotions. Food feels for real. Hubby ordered Pad Thai. He was curious and tried the Tod Mun and some of my Yentofo. These two are spicy, and most places will do too much and he won't be able to eat anything else. Not here. It's was perfectly balanced heat.

Yum! The ton yum soup came with huge shrimps. The garlic beef and broccoli was delicious. And the pad Thai was on point. They give the option of shrimp or chicken but I asked for beef and they said okay! You can also ask for a free spice tray and they will bring out hot spices. Great authentic spot, we will return! The mango sticky rice was alright.

Came here on a Saturday evening Parking was easy to find around the corner of the restaurant. It was pretty busy when I got here but it wasn't too loud. I liked the ambiance of this place. It wasn't too bright but not too dark. Candles were lit on each table. It felt like a very family friendly restaurant. I was pretty hungry so I ended up ordering a ton of food. I got the fried crab, chicken wings, drunken noodles, a drink and my partner got pad see ew. Overall the food was very tasty. The wings were crispy but the sauce was a tad bit too sweet. The cocktail was pretty fresh and good. The soft shell crabs were very easy to eat and was worth getting. The service was pretty good here despite it being busy.

A fancier Thai place that has a variety of dishes that are very good. The duck basil had just a thin layer of coating which was very crispy. Other places tend to coat small pieces of duck in a lot of batter. Not this place. The chunks of meat were big and lean. One of the best duck basil dishes I've had and I get it a lot when I eat Thai food. The service was attentive and the drinks were good. Definitely a great place for celebrations. We've been there for birthdays and other holidays.

Food is consistently delicious. Service is pretty decent. We ways order the chilli fish. Relaxing atmosphere.

I am allergic to MSG, so I love that this restaurant gives you the option to ask for no MSG, and that's for any of their dishes! The restaurant is beautiful on the inside but also offers outdoor seating if you prefer. The servers are very nice and attentive; they will get you pretty much anything you want! The food is delicious; we ordered the fried plantains (deep fried!), a seafood Pad Thai, and seafood fried rice. My biggest complaint is that we were a party of four, and one of my friends had to wait much longer for her food. So by the time it came out, the rest of the food was already cold. They could have timed that better.

A great Thai restaurant in the area! Spacious with a lot of Thai decor. Service is very quick and friendly too! I've had multiple dishes from this place and it never ceases to amaze me! They get served pretty quickly too! They are pretty accurate with their spice levels for each dish but you can modify the levels if needed. Their meats are seasoned so nicely alongside the leftover sauce that goes well with the rice. They give you a lot of rice for your dishes too. Dessert is always on point too, not too sweet and definitely unique. Definitely recommend if you're in the Bailey's area and craving Thai food!

I was invited here on a date, and the exterior had me wondering where in the world he was taking me! Don't let the strip mall type exterior fool you! Inside, the decor was quite posh, and romantic. And enjoyed and several other dishes. Everything was delicious, served quickly, and serve time. It was a little pricey, but not a dealbreaker. I would go back. I recommend!

Been wanting to go here since I was 12, finally pulled the trigger and went. It was very nostalgic to be in the area again, the building is just how I remembered it except Jeff's Karate from next door is gone. Papaya Salad Spring Rolls Shrimp Pad Thai Beef Drunken Noodles Crispy whole Fried Flounder Duanrat Fried Rice We loved everything except for the fried rice, it was kinda wet, not sure if that's a Thai style of cooking fried rice but it was extremely wet. Papaya salad was on point, spring rolls were just ok, pad thai had that sweet and sour taste to it, perfectly balanced. Drunken noodles could have used a little bit more spice and the fried flounder was delicious, we asked for the sauce on the side.

Duangrat's gets a lot right. This DC / Northern Virginia establishment uses high quality ingredients and treats those ingredients with care. Fish, soft shell crabs, scallops, vegetables--all are cooked with attention to time and heat such that protein is juicy and tender, leafy green vegetables have a great refreshing crunch, mushrooms aren't dark, shrunken, and rubbery, etc. I want to rate Duangrat's between 3 and 4 stars, however, because they rely too heavily on sugar, breading, and deep-fry. Inherently there isn't anything wrong with sugar, breading, and deep-fry (they taste really good!), but when those elements form the foundation of many of your dishes, it starts to seem like a crutch or an easy way out. We ordered the lychee dumpling, fried baby soft shell crabs, papaya salad, wok seared scallops, and garlic sea bass. The lychee dumplings were a really cool and pretty concept, but the pork didn't need to be caramelized in sugar before being stuffed inside canned lychee already steeped in syrup. The papaya salad also leaned heavily on sweetness, with only a subtle bit of fish sauce coming through on some bites (a stark contrast to papaya salad in Thailand where every bite was a pungent fish sauce punch in the face). The fried soft shell crabs were over-breaded with panko and even the sea bass seemed to have been breadedà. Finally, while the scallops were cooked to perfection in the center, the sear on them imparted an unintentional bitterness. Overall, leaning heavy into sweetness, breading, and frying, it's easy to see why they've remained a raved-about local favorite over the decades (American palates favor sugar, breading, and deep-fry). But there are better Thai restaurants that have opened since then.

Excellent service food is great and very very tasty, drunken noodles and the chiangmai chilli pork are extremely good

I have enjoyed Dungrat's on several occasions, both in house and carry out. I found their fried whole fish wonderful and completely enjoyed the additional dishes.

Excellent Thai and worth going to Rte 7 to eat in or takeout. Drunken noodles are great and pad Thai is good too. Make sure you communicate how spicey you like it.

I haven't had a great Thai in awhile, of course I went to Yelp to find a local authentic spot and found this restaurant! The iced Thai tea was so great I had two glasses! We started with an appetizer, the SATAY SKEWERS ($12.) grilled coconut turmeric chicken with a peanut sauce- super delicious and tender! We shared the Shrimp Pad Thai, ($15.) and the Bhram (peanut curry chicken) ($17.) well enough for two people! The food was so delicious and perfectly made with great Thai flavor! The service was informative as this was our first time at this restaurant! The restaurant wasn't to busy mid-week with gentle music playing! This spot is good for large groups and romantic duo's! After all this great food we really didn't have room for dessert however, our wonderful waiter suggested the most popular dessert being the STICKY RICE with MANGO! Omgoodness not what we expected! The sticky rice was warm and the mango was cold, together they made a great sweet blend of light and sweet flavor with tropical notes of creamy coconut milk and tangy fresh fruit. It tastes like a tropical vacation! If you haven't tried the dessert I definitely recommend making room for it!!

Duangrat's is an unassuming building located on Leesburg Pike. Honestly, had I not read about this place I would have never thought to stop in, but boy am I glad that I did! The dining room is beautifully decorated and made me forget that I just came off of a bustling street. My friends and I were greeted immediately by our server dressed in a traditional Thai outfit. For appetizers, Roti Duck Roll is an absolute MUST and the "Sticky Wings" were amazing as well. The wings can, in and of itself, be an entree as the portion was generous. My entree was the Chicken Ginger, which had great flavor (umami, sweet, salty) in the black bean sauce and balance of ingredients. My favorite bites were ones that included a piece of julienned ginger. Sadly, they were out of mango sticky rice for dessert. Other orders at the table were Pad Si-Ew, Crispy Duck Basil, Grilled Trout in Banana Leaf, and Vegetable Pad Thai. Everyone at the table enjoyed their food and all agreed that they would return again :) The server was mostly attentive throughout dinner. After checking-in once after serving the food, we had to gain her attention for anything else. She was gracious enough to unexpectedly split the check for us at the end without overtly being annoyed. Duangrat's has become my go-to Thai restaurant - can't wait to eat my way through their menu! TIP: Mondays are $6 glasses of wine with the caveat that you order an entree with it.

I was astounded by how savory the shrimp and crab dumplings in an impeccably tasty soup. The chicken wings was coated in a sticky and spicy sauce and served with papaya salad and a portion of sticky rice. It was unforgettable! cannot wait to return!

This restaurant really warm. The fries fish and leechy dumplings is boom. We so enjoy here.

I love Thai food and this is my go-to spot for really solid Thai dishes in the area. I typically go with Pad see ew (I know, super basic) and theirs is really tasty and a generous portion as well. Just the right amount of sauciness too. Last time, I got the mango cod dish which was fried fish and a refreshing mango salad and it was tasty as well! My dad likes the steamed dumplings a lot. The last time I was there was actually Christmas Eve with no reservations (Peking Gourmet overbooked, long story) and they were able to take us last minute. Service was really slow, but it was a busy night. I've eaten there before and it's definitely not usually like that. Decor and inside is really quite nice as well - check this place out if you're craving Thai!

Still a staple of elevated Thai cuisine. This is probably my 5 or 6th time over the years coming to Duangrat's, and every time the food is fantastic. From their staple Thai menu items like Panang , Green Papaya salad, to Drunken noodles, their quality is always just a step above your ordinary Thai take-out/dine-in strip mall joint. Get adventurous, and try some of their more exotic and Seasonal items, and you'll be richly rewarded. Last night we had the Lychee pork stuff dumplings, Soft Shell crabs (they call them baby soft crabs...just makes me laugh), and the green curry pork cutlet. They were all stellar. Family members had the Panang chicken and beef basil. The lychee dumplings have a unique combo from the coolness of the fruit with a warm seasoned ground pork on the inside. It's deliciousness in a bite. The Green Curry Pork cutlet was perfectly cooked, and the curry sauce has just the right amount of spice. It has 3 chili peppers on the menu to note the spiciness level, but it wasn't outrageous. IMO, I'd say it's more of a level 2. It was the perfect amount to compliment the flavors. I'd definitely order that item again if it remains on the menu. I only wish my stomach was bigger so I could have ordered a helping of the lobster drunken noodles as well. Duangrat's has been a staple in the Bailey's Crossroads area since the 80's, and their food continues to be a cut above the competition. I gave it 5 stars in Yelp, but it really should be 4.5 stars. The service is just too slow. The meal pacing is perfect, but it takes so long to get a waiter to take your order, get drinks or additional water, that it needs a small downgrade in the rating. This could just be the result of understaffing after covid downsizing. Many places are still dealing with this issue. Don't miss out, have dinner here or their sister restaurant just around the corner, Rabieng, which caters more towards Thai street food. It's stellar as well, with a more low-key atmosphere.

They have gone down from what they used to be. My pad Thai was horrible with over cooked noodles and sauce that tasted canned.

Our fave go to place. Been here more than 20x since first discovering it (accidentally) in Dec 2022. Calamari is always part of my order. Sometimes will order another one to go!

It had been a long time since I had been to Dungrats -- certainly pre-COVID. I am happy to report that they still have it. Consistently good food, at affordable prices, with pleasing tastes and prompt, friendly service. This was a lunch treat and the ChangMai Pork and Siracha Chicken were perfectly prepared and delicious. You won't go wrong with anything here. I also appreciate the location with ample parking in their lot. When you need your next Thai fix, consider Dungrat's.

Food - 5 Service - 2 The food was excellent. We had a pork dish, pad Thai, curry and the mango cod. It was all excellent. Really good. We had mango sticky rice and fried plantains for dessert. Everything was delicious. The service was very odd and spotty. We sat for quite some time before being approached. We had to advocate for drinks and appetizers. For example, one order was taken for wine, and then the waiter left and had to be called back for other drinks. We got our check, and had to ask for the dessert menus. The poor service didn't ruin our meal, but it was really bad.

Beautiful interior Nicely spicy dishes Kind service Large menu Unusual items

I saw the good reviews about this place and was really excited to try it for the first time tonight. From the first moment we met our server until the moment we left, he was extremely cold and short with us. Nothing rude was said by us, we've never met this man before in our lives, but he definitely made it known that we were not welcome. (He was friendly to other tables of caucasian people around us) It ruined the entire ambiance, with us constantly wondering why he decided we are persona non grata. The food was so so, little bland, and definitely not worth the price. If you want good Thai food and good service, try Baan Siam.

Dungrats has been our favorite restaurant in the Northern Virginia area for many years. It was a favorite of my wife's parents years ago and has hosted many family get togethers with our children, grandchildren and out of town guests. It has somehow maintained its excellence for years. It makes us feel good to dine in it's bright red dining room with clean white table cloths and beautiful fresh flowers on the table. Thai food is a favorite of ours and the food here is several notches higher than other restaurants we like. The service staff are attentive and are still there when we return. It must be a good place to work.

We've tried Duangrat's a few times now in our quest for the best Thai food in falls church. There's parking on the side which makes the takeout pickup convenient. The first time we ordered, we thought the food was average but our second experience was better. We really enjoy the Pad Thai, Panang chicken, and beef fried garlic. The flavors were on points and the pricing was very reasonable. We feel like Padaek has gone downhill in the past 2 years so Duangrat's has definitely been added into our Thai food rotation. Definitely would recommend Duangrat's if you're in the mood for Thai food!

Overpriced. My wife and I were visiting friends in the area and got take out from here one night. We ordered two apps, one entrée and a dessert and with tax the total was nearly $70. While that was enough for the two of us the serving sizes were small enough that I could see someone ordering one app, one entrée and a dessert so that would be around $55 per person for take out! And the food was nothing special either.

Amazing flavors and was so tasty. The lunch menu was good with a side salad and 1 spring roll which was so good we ordered another side of it. My friends got the basil veg and tofu noodles which was a good portion size. I got the beef soba noodles which was excellent but the portion size was too tiny and left me hungry. The other friend ordered the seafood jambalaya and was really well made!

Food is consistently good here. Had the drunken noodles and a shrimp dish. Interesting and broad menu. Good service.

They had people sitting down in the restaurant part which was unusual to see since COVID happened. But me and my husband wanted Thai and came here, and I got the drunken noodles and he got the pad Thai. We were super excited to get home and eat it! Each entree came with a small container of white rice. My drunken noodles were flavorful and spicy. The chicken was juicy. My husband pad Thai was dry and the shrimp in it tasted off, as well as had a black look to them around the tail. We wound up sharing my entree and mixing the rice in it to make it stretch. He took maybe 3-4 bites of the pad Thai and then said he couldn't finish it :(. Probably will be trying a different place out in the future when we want thai, and I'm disappointed because this place seems to have won so many awards for being so good.

My all-time favorite Thai food place is no longer my favorite. The drunken noodles were so over cooked that they were absolute mush. Inedible. The fried rice had some flavor, but the ground chicken on top was so over cooked that we could not eat it. The worst part: the sticky wings. They were not breaded correctly, they were light brown and looked and tasted nothing like they used to. Our guest paid for all this takeout food. He had never tried Thai before and I convinced him it would change his life if we got Duangrats. Needless to say after this experience, he is not a Thai food fan. i had to go to a BBQ place up the street and get a whole new dinner to make sure he ate. Honestly, this breaks my heart to say, but I would never return. Nobody is even tasting this food before they serve it. Duangrats would never have served food this bad in the past. Such a shame for all my visiting family who LOVES this place. At least a 65% reduction in quality from a year ago.

During this pandemic it has been hard to do MANY things ...like leave out the house. But for the spring rolls that I eat from here I couldn't resist. Tried the shrimp Drunkin Noodles were good and the portions were pretty big. The service is quick, they even have wine bottles for sale since they can't serve it. I bought a bottom of Plum Wine.

I've been enjoying the food at this restaurant for over 30 years. I confess that I favor restaurants that are good - consistently good - over many years, and Duangrat's does not disappoint. We hosted recently a dinner party that Duangrat's hosted and executed flawlessly. The waiter was attentive and accurate in taking and delivering a large and complex order. The kitchen produced delicious food ranging form drunken noodles with lobster, to chicken horapa (spicy), to soft shell crabs., and many other dishes. Duangrat's is more than reliable; its cooking is very competent and the venue itself remains attractive with plenty of room between tables and gracious service to match. This remains my favorite Thai restaurant in the national capital region and will likely remain so.

My family and I love to come here for some fancy Thai food. Always beautifully plated and great tasting! The Pad Thai, Panang Beef Curry, and Tom Yum are my top favorites. Give it a try!

Found this place with some friends and fell in love! We typically order from the Indian place Raaga next door. So also having a great Thai place nearby is like icing on top! The interior of this place is beautiful and very fancy. The atmosphere is casual or as dressy as you'd like. They have tons of different specials and daily offers which is neat. I'm never very good about keeping track of that stuff so I added a pic of some of them. The food is amazing! Huge menu list. So many traditional and popular Thai dishes with a few things I've never seen before! They had a lychee dumpling appetizer that was so fun and the most delicious shrimp inside of fried wontons. The entrées we tried were delicious as well! We had to get their supreme pad Thai with 5 different proteins, coconut curry with duck, and fried rice with crab. All of which blew my expectations out of the water! We definitely will be back again soon!

Went there for dinner with a group of friends. Food was great. We got some fried tofu, wontons and lychee dumplings as appetizers. They were all good. Some people ordered pad thai and drunken noodles. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed their meal. Service was good too.

Impressive Thai food. Someone mentioned that the plaza looks sketchy outside and it does. However, the food is impressive with very nice candlelit with real candles. I can't wait to go back and try other food

Overall a good Thai place to eat at. The food is pretty good and the portions are very reasonable. Not sure if I would come back or try different Thai restaurants, but nonetheless had a good eat. The last dessert was also very tasty, forgot the name. It is a warm dessert though just a heads up.

So far Dungrats is my favorite Thai restaurant in nova. I love their papaya salad, pad thai , and drunken noodles. The waiters refilled our water and checked if we needed anything in a timely manner.

The food was good and the staff was very responsive. We were first time customers and I would recommend to another person seeking a great meal.

Duangrats has been dank since the 90s. Everyone knows it, if you don't you arent a Washingtonian. Be careful of the spice it can get you. Other than that, best thai around. The other place around the corner is owned by the same people and is just as good and kind of has a Cooler interior. I'm not sure why they decided to open two restaurants 20 feet from each other that serve the exact same food but have different names but I am not here to judge Thai business practices. Keep it up