"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating."
-Luciano Pavarotti
Bangkok Joe's
3000 K Street NW
(202) 333-4422
Cuisine: Thai
Price: $$/$$$
Bangkok Joe's is right at the heart of swanky DC waterfront culture--it's missing only the giant price tag. Appetizers run around $7, and entrees are $13. Whether you're hitting up the nightlife in Washington Harbour, hanging out on M Street, or cozying up to a movie at the giant AMC Megaplex nextdoor, Bangkok Joe's has your date night covered.
Belly up to the golden-lit bar and enjoy any of their cocktails while you wait for your seat. It's really crowded, but wait times are usually managable (est. 10-20 minutes). The super-chic decor inside has everyone in the mood for cool. Beware Armani-scented collegiates--they smell, but they usually don't bite.
After we got our seat, a cozy/chic table for two in a row--we ordered some awesome pan-seared appetizers and drinks to share:
Winter Squash Dumplings ($7 for 4):
Delicious. They sound a little weird, but we were both feeling brave and in the end - glad we took the leap. These savory-sweet pockets of squash were perfect--and not too filling.
Spicy Chicken Dumplings ($7 for 4):
This is the gold standard in chicken dumplings--spiced chicken and veggies inside, crispy/chewy dumpling on the outside. Great starters!
We also ordered a bottle of cold sake ($9) to split, and a Thai beer (Singha) draft apiece. I enjoy the beer/sake combination. Sake is a must with all asian cuisine, and the Singha just makes the dinner taste right.
I ordered the Chicken Basil Rice Bowl ($13): Spicy but not debilitating, super flavorful! The chicken was minced with basil, garlic, and chili paste to create a great example of a Thai standard.
Bangkok Joe's does a great job with their presentation and their details -- serving in gigantic, impossible-to-finish-sized bowls with giant red chopsticks. Their service is very, very quick -- which is great while you're waiting for a table but might make you raise an eyebrow when they bring you the food only 5 minutes after you've ordered it. All in all, this is a truly wonderful spot for dinner on the Waterfront.
Oh, and don't leave without checking out the shadow-dancer bathrooms...
Bangkok Joe's
3000 K Street NW
(202) 333-4422
Cuisine: Thai
Price: $$/$$$
Bangkok Joe's is right at the heart of swanky DC waterfront culture--it's missing only the giant price tag. Appetizers run around $7, and entrees are $13. Whether you're hitting up the nightlife in Washington Harbour, hanging out on M Street, or cozying up to a movie at the giant AMC Megaplex nextdoor, Bangkok Joe's has your date night covered.
Belly up to the golden-lit bar and enjoy any of their cocktails while you wait for your seat. It's really crowded, but wait times are usually managable (est. 10-20 minutes). The super-chic decor inside has everyone in the mood for cool. Beware Armani-scented collegiates--they smell, but they usually don't bite.
After we got our seat, a cozy/chic table for two in a row--we ordered some awesome pan-seared appetizers and drinks to share:
Winter Squash Dumplings ($7 for 4):
Delicious. They sound a little weird, but we were both feeling brave and in the end - glad we took the leap. These savory-sweet pockets of squash were perfect--and not too filling.
Spicy Chicken Dumplings ($7 for 4):
This is the gold standard in chicken dumplings--spiced chicken and veggies inside, crispy/chewy dumpling on the outside. Great starters!
We also ordered a bottle of cold sake ($9) to split, and a Thai beer (Singha) draft apiece. I enjoy the beer/sake combination. Sake is a must with all asian cuisine, and the Singha just makes the dinner taste right.
I ordered the Chicken Basil Rice Bowl ($13): Spicy but not debilitating, super flavorful! The chicken was minced with basil, garlic, and chili paste to create a great example of a Thai standard.
Bangkok Joe's does a great job with their presentation and their details -- serving in gigantic, impossible-to-finish-sized bowls with giant red chopsticks. Their service is very, very quick -- which is great while you're waiting for a table but might make you raise an eyebrow when they bring you the food only 5 minutes after you've ordered it. All in all, this is a truly wonderful spot for dinner on the Waterfront.
Oh, and don't leave without checking out the shadow-dancer bathrooms...
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