What to order at Doi Moi

Must order
The khao soi northern Thai curry noodles; the menu's most-ordered single dish.
Signature dishes
Khao soi, Whole fish in tamarind
Editor tip
The patio runs from April to October and is the better seat at sunset; the bar takes walk-ups.
CuisineThai
Price$$
Neighborhoodlogan-circle
HoursMon-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri 11:30-23:00, Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-22:00
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Signature dishes: Khao soi, Whole fish in tamarind

Must order: The khao soi northern Thai curry noodles; the menu's most-ordered single dish.

Tip: The patio runs from April to October and is the better seat at sunset; the bar takes walk-ups.

Location

Address: 1800 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, Washington DC

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Order: The bucatini cacio e pepe with cracked black pepper; one of the kitchen's house-made pasta anchors.

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Order: The homemade strawberry pop-tart with milkshake; the all-day breakfast headliner.

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