What to order at Thip Khao

Must order
The crispy rice salad (nem khao) with cured pork; the menu's most-ordered single dish.
Signature dishes
Laotian beef larb, Sticky rice
Editor tip
Ask for the off-menu jungle insert by name; the larb on it is far hotter than the standard menu.
CuisineLaotian
Price$$
NeighborhoodColumbia Heights
HoursMon 17:00-22:00, Wed-Sun 17:00-22:00
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Address: 3462 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010, Washington DC

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