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Bangkok 54 Restaurant

Restaurant Thai restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Thai restaurants in Shirlington


Address

2919 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204, United States

Website

www.bangkok54restaurant.com

Contact

+1 703-521-4070

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (866 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), 11 am to 10 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Thai (15) recommend (7) rice (7) good (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 2/5 Yoonsie K. 10 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    I recommend doing take out and not dine-in. My takeout experience was great, the drunken noodles here are I think the best here, even better than Thai Square. Dine-in experience: got green curry with tofu and sweet and sour pork. The rice was severely undercooked. A lot of pieces were completely hard and nearly completely raw. I asked for new rice, and the new rice still had uncooked rice in it. As an Asian-American, I can't in good faith recommend eating at an Asian restaurant that can't cook rice properly. I can't trust a place like that Also the tofu was not very good and not fried enough. That was my dine-in experience. It was such a shame as the atmosphere is so nice and music was great. FWIW Takeout was wildly different, rice was well cooked.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian C. 1 year ago on Google • 317 reviews
    First time visiting this restaurant and it was a lovely experience. The staff quickly got us seated and provided us with waters with lemon already added. There were several open spots for parking behind the restaurant which was nice too. Food - it was tasty, light and filling in my opinion. I ordered the Siam from the sea which was the shrimp and asparagus dish. The shrimp were large and already cleaned out too. My boyfriend got the pork dish and he did say his lips started to burn a bit from the spiciness. The starter came out quickly too. Vibe - nice jazz music playing in the bathroom. The bathroom was even decent condition as well. The server was prompt, friendly and professional. No issues at all. Overall I would recommend this place for a Thai meal.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MkMG09 4 months ago on Google • 556 reviews
    - The pad see ew was very good, everything was fresh and had a great flavor. - Staff were friendly and service was quick. - Prices are normal for the area. - Place was clean and organized. - Overall a good first experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Larissa K. 1 year ago on Google • 223 reviews
    I was traveling for work and was recommended this restaurant. It was INCREDIBLE. Some of the best Thai I have EVER had. They have a parking lot in the back so you don’t have to worry about finding parking. The food portions were huge, the ambiance and decor was perfect, service was excellent, and the food was DELICIOUS. Every time I come back to VA for work I’m coming here!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kierlyn S. 10 months ago on Google • 160 reviews
    I highly recommend this place and trying everything on the menu. The food was some of the best I’ve had in the DMV and I would come back here again and again with friends and family. The cocktails were amazing and I recommend the Thai Boxer and Lychee Martini. They fit the meal so well and we’re a perfect start for the course. The food was even better and I recommend the spicy cashew dish and drunken noodles. Actually, everything was fantastic and the staff was friendly and personable. Please make this a stop during your time in the DMV or add it to your list of regular locals.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Will P. 9 months ago on Google • 107 reviews
    My native Thai dining companion says that it was all fantastic, although the satay was a little dry. Which is a damn fine endorsement. Oddly, wasn't as spicy as I'd hoped for, but that's often a local adaptation. Overall, very nice. The mango sweet sticky rice was fantastic. Who am I kidding? I'd drive here again to eat and grab some food to go from the adjoining market. If you like authentic Thai, then it's the real deal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Marisol F. 2 months ago on Google • 22 reviews New
    So, so sad to write this honest review on what I've considered my favorite Thai place for more than 2 decades! I've celebrated birthdays here, met a bunch of friends, shared food, laughter and made memories here, too. Unfortunately, that changed a few years ago when a rat (yes a big rat) ran through the restaurant under the tables while a friend and I ate there!!! I took a break from the place for some years (plus I had moved to another state) but I went back because honestly I like their food. Last January I took my sister there for her birthday and the service was bad and we saw a roach crawling on the wall 😩😩😩 Forward to some months later I did takeout and today did takeout again. The service is worse and no matter how much I like their food it isn't even the same quality anymore. It's time that I seriously hunt for a replacement. Bangkok used to be much much better than it is now. Sad truth! Forgot to take photos before finishing my soup.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jiro W. 9 months ago on Google • 145 reviews
    This is one of my favorite Thai restaurants in the DC area. It is attached to a Thai market as well, so before or after your meal if you want to grab some Asian food products, as well as premade Thai dishes to go you can. I had the kra pao gai (basil chicken) minced Thai style with a fried egg on top. The flavors were reminiscent of BKK, and were exactly what my soul was craving. There were actually 4 adults and two kids, but unfortunately I wasn't able to get photos of all the food. However, one of my dining companions ordered a vegetarian Penang curry (pictured) and said it was delicious as well. One of my favorite Thai restaurants and a must try for anyone in the DC area.

  • 5/5 Sunny L. 1 year ago on Google • 130 reviews
    Excellent spot for a decent priced brunch in the area. My coworker and I went for lunch around 2 pm, and there was no wait. We both ordered the lunch special chicken drunken noodles for $9.99 with a side of eggroll for $.99 and he also got shrimp cakes, and I got 2 pieces of uni. The drunken noodles were hot and spicy but delicious, so if you can't handle heat, it's not the best for you. The uni was pretty pricey, $22 for 2 pieces, but was fresh. Don't miss out on the grocery store right next to it. They carry more than just Thai items. They have Japanese and Korean items as well.

  • 3/5 Jay W. 1 year ago on Google • 116 reviews
    We went on a Saturday night and it was busy. Our food came fast once we were able to order. The Steamed Dumplings were great - probably the best thing we ordered. The Drunken Noodles were burnt and not spicy - very little flavor overall. The Pad Thai was good, and the Red Curry was also well-spiced and tasty. The Thai Teas were good too. All in all, it was average.

  • 4/5 e11even-PM 8 months ago on Google
    Food was little salty for me, but looed great. The service was very good and the plawas beat and comfy. Would recommend it.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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