Washington D.C. · Columbia Heights

Thip Khao

Name: Thip Khao
Address: Washington D.C., DC, US
Price range: $$

#25 in Washington D.C.Laotian$$

Awards

4.6

What People Are Saying

“Thai-schmai, this Laotian joint will blow your chopsticks off with flavor. I could eat the lettuce wrap dish all day, all night. It relegates something like a BF Wangs to an imaginary TV place. There’s some magical crunch to it that is akin to puttin...”

New Buzz

Column | It’s time to retire the restaurant monologue

The Washington Post · 4 months ago

Thip Khao brings exceptional Lao food to DC - Review - Washington DC

The Infatuation · 5 months ago

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Seng Luangrath

Head Chef

Chef Seng Luangrath is the chef and owner of Thip Khao in Washington, D.C., known affectionately as the "Godmother of Laotian Cuisine in America." She is a trailblazer in sharing bold Laotian flavors and leads the Lao Food Movement, dedicated to preserving and celebrating Lao culture.

What to Order

Naem Khao

Order the naem khao. crispy rice salad with bold, layered flavors. the beef jerky with sticky rice is a close second and widely loved.

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