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Bangkok 54 Restaurant And Bar is located in Virginia. Check out this affordable place in the Arlington area. Diners say this place is an authentic Thai restaurant. It's been awarded the Best of Thai Food award.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I went in one night a vegetarian of six years and left a pescatarian because one of their fish dishes looked and tasted so friggin good.That being said, I also like their vegetarian dishes and should...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great meal, I loved the creative take on Thai food. The spicy baked tofu was really awesome, a dish that worth making the trip just to try.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i been a die hard Thai Square supporter in the great Columbia Pike thai off contest for years....but slowly, almost imperceptibly the scale is tipping in Bangkok 54's favor. Three reasons I guess - 1)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What do you do when you haven't posted a review in months and you've acquired 5 unfinished reviews in your queue? You start a review about something completely different. [I don't make the rules.]...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge Thai fan and Bangkok 54 is one of my faves! You have got to try the duck rolls, they are amazing! I dont get there as much as I would like to, but when I go, I always eat well! Although it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bangkok 54 put the heat back into DC area Thai food. I often hit up different Thai places and ask it for so called "spicy" or "hot" as they describe. I'm usually insulted by the level of heat they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a couple of times now and I haven't had a dish I didn't like yet! First off, dining area has dimmed lighting, perfect for dates, with simple wall decorations and doesn't come across as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance took me here before he became my fiance. It is a great date locale. The decor was festive and pretty, the service was attentive and the food was very tasty. I ordered my usual Chicken Pad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is not authentic Thai food; this is an Americanized Thai food. The ingredients and taste are not real Thai. Too sweet and oily. I would expect a lot more from the rating here in Yelp. Although...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd say strong to quite strong... though sometimes the drinks are a little weak. excellent food, cheap.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly take out. Not overly large portions. Pleasantly greasy. Three whole shrimp in my soup (most places do two). The yellow curry dish had a slight aftertaste of petroleum by-product. Food arrived...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to stop by at this place because we were in the area and saw that it was listed on Washingtonian's Cheap Eats list, which I keep at my car all the time. The parking lot of the restaurant was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was there as part of an 11 person group. The service was pretty remarkable for a group as large as ours. The food was brought out in a timely manner and the wait staff was extremely friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time visiting this restaurant and I was pleasantly surprised once I entered the building. You wouldn't think the inside was as nice as it is. We managed to get seated quickly even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been many times, and I always walk away happy. It is the best and most consistent Thai food that I have enjoyed around DC. Good selection of food and drinks at what I consider a good value for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Thai Food. I like everything that I try on the menu. The ambiance is good and the service is fine.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived in Burma for 7 months, I got some really good Thai food and this place has the feel of one of the nicer Thai places I visited. The veggie rolls might have taken the cake for best dish on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite local Thai place - fresh food, served quickly and with a smile. Curries don't skimp on heat, and the noodle dishes aren't too oily (like a lot of other places/chains nearby)....
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bangkok 54 is my fav Thai spot in the area, which is great since it is so close to me. I have had the Pad See-Ew with tofu, which is great, and the Fiery Kaprao chicken, which was also very good....
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here both dine-in and take-out. Both times I had low expectations, but both times I was pleasantly surprised!From the outside, the place looks kind of run down, but the inside was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love that you don't necessarily think it looks delicious from the outside but then inside it has a nice plush lush feel with rich colors and nice materials. None of the appetizers have been over...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for the first time last night after reading about it on yelp.I think that I would describe the setting as a modern or contemporary style bar-restaurant. Upscale and trendy. Outside of a few...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a regular at Bangkok 54 and absolutely LOVE it! Having lived in Thailand for a year, I know good Thai food. And this is the best Thai that I have had in the DC area. Their tofu dishes are out of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hm. I'm a regular, being so close by, but I had take out the other day and it was so.very.ordinary. The coconut milk in the soup had turned and the beef with broccoli was not tasty and they'd added...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered delivery from here last night and despite the awful snowy weather the delivery guy showed up after 35 minutes, like promised, with a smile on his face. The guy who took our order over the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a friend's birthday and was pleasantly surprised!! From the road, the market looks a bit scary- but the restaurant is on the side! The atmosphere was wonderful and the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since moving to Arlington in June of 2007, I have dined at Bangkok 54 four times and have ordered takeout with roommates and friends at least 15 times. I think that their dining room is nice and low...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very stylish interior paired with great Thai cooking. With the overflow of Thai restaurants in the DC area, Bangkok 54 stands out as a leader in the Thai realm, as well as a leader in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am conflicted. I used to love this place but it went downhill in service and food quality the last couple times I visited. I love the edamame sticks which are edamame beans stacked and tempura...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've liked every dish that I've ordered from here. The panang is my favorite! They also have a really good drink menu (if you like fruity mixed drinks!) and the atmosphere is very nice. At first...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My disclaimer is that my review lies mostly on my very positive experience with two dishes out of four. The drunken noodles and pad see ew were nothing special, just like any other moderate Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely our favorite Thai place in all of Arlington! We've been coming here for a few years now and have had many great meals. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is nice and the people...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On our way home tonight from work me and my girl thought we might try our new Chinese place Bangkok 54. We first found this place when we were making a trip to the Cinema Draft House to see the Sing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really delicious.. probably my new favorite Thai restaurant in the area. Really good curries, panang is my favorite and they do it really well with the tofu. The pat see ew is good, and I LOVE their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From my admittedly limited dining experiences in the greater D.C. metro area, Thai restaurants tend to fall into one of two broad categories: superficially swank establishments with little to offer...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since the closure/remodel/makeover of Tara Thai into Temple, I've been looking for an equal Thai place in Arlington. The interior is attractive, menu prices fair, but I don't think the food is on par...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really pretty and clean restaurant. I met with my friend there for an early dinner to catch up because we hadn't had a chance to talk in forever, so we knew we would be there for a while....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had eaten here before and was none too impressed the first time. well, i am glad to have given it a second shot. enjoyed the food last night.my friend and i shared the chicken satay and crispy tofu....
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. Little on the expensive side. The place down the road is superior and is cheaper. As far as how authentic or westernized it is, I don't really know. I make Thai food at home and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A little Thai market with groceries and prepared foods. Similar to what you would find in Thai Town in Los Angeles, but smaller. They have a lot of the things you'd need for cooking Thai food (fish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Best Pad Thai I have tasted - I have gone to other Thai restaurants and their taste is always lacking compared to Bangkok 54. The restaurant is great for informal lunch and/or formal dinner. I highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so happy to find my thai take out place. And only a few blocks away! The food is naturally flavored with fresh vegetables, garlic, ginger, all the good stuff, not artificial at all. Perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong, I do like this place. The ambiance is great for a lower key night out when you're not in the mood to go to the city. And the food is good (when is Thai food not good?) But I think...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better Thai restaurants in the area. I prefer this place over Basura. The food was really good, great service, and its pretty nice inside. Parking can be kind of a pain but there is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Spicy Roasted Tofu is the greatest vegetarian dish in the Thai Universe. Decor is spot on, service is nice and helpful. Have been here a dozen times and always had good service and food. People...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Thai place in the area. Generally excellent dishes, excellent ambience/presentation/service. And the biggest bonus of all, a boutique Thai Grocery store next door - the only place I can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming here! The staff is always polite and friendly, the food is out of this world, and the ambiance is great, especially now that they've opened a lounge next door. Though it's not so much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place gives me Thai blue balls. Discovering that Thai Square didn't open until noon, we walked into Bangkok 54 from the sizzling sidewalk and were immediately impressed with the tastefully modern...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
CONSUMER ALERT - this place is so overrated it pains me. Here is a summary:Thai Square was closed. So, walked in and was like "wow - this is off the hizook" - ambiance is unexpectedly modern and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a little hesitant to write a review. I got a nasty message from some dude who must have been connected to Thai Square for my review (which was positive) when I mentioned I had to go to Bangkok 54...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Grocery store is wonderful. Great selection of products from Thailand you can't see to find anywhere else. I am not such a big fan of their restuarant but as for their grocery store ... its great....
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad Thai restaurant, but definitely not the best compared to Thai Square, its neighbor. It's definitely a very fancy and well-decorated place but the food wasn't that authentic and did not suit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! At Yelp recommendation, I got the Spicy Roasted Tofu, which is amazing. Even my carnivore hubby liked it. Also liked the Curry Puffs (they weren't on the main menu, but when I asked, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i dont know of one better in the area. their tom yum mushroom soup, their pad thai, their veggie dishes, their fresh wraps...i know what im having for dinner tonight, and you do, too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never eaten at the actual restaurant but have gotten takeout multiple times which has been good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is extremely RAD! I went there with my Thai friend Bo Bo today. I loved it. They also have a great Thai Grocery Store next door. If you go there tell them J Rock sent you.Peace Out!
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the places that I frequent. Most of their dishes are fairly priced considering their suburb service. Staff are very professional. I really do appreciate it. I haven't tried many of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't speak to authenticity, but Bangkok 54 looks so classy for such reasonable prices that I was immediately won over. The parking was convenient, the service and food were good, and my pineapple...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loves it! It's usually consistently delish, although during the really busy hours the quality can go down hill a bit. Everything I order here seems to turn out well....give it a try, at least...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bangkok 54 is a little trendier and more upscale than what you normally see on Columbia Pike. Good Thai food at good prices (not as low as some of the other places in the area, but you pay for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being right down the street from the great Thai Square gives this place a bit of competition, but after going here last night I see they definitely both have their place. For strictly food purposes,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A great find, hidden in an area that has yet to be discovered - although it looks like condos are coming up quickly. The food is wonderful, service is cordial and attentive, and the overall experience...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those restaurants that I keep handy in my repertoire. This place has not let me down thus far. The duck wraps are money as well as the fried edamame sticks. I'll have to try the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Thai food - from someone who knows good Thai. Lunch specials are an excellent deal. It's hard to find such authentic Drunken Noodles and Pad Prik. Plenty of parking in back.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I've returned to provide a review on another solo-dining experience. Dining solo always changes the restaurant experience. It allows me to soak in the food and atmosphere without the added...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.75 StarsHad the crispy pork belly and a roasted duck dish. Both were solid. It's nice to see meal-sized noodle soups on the menu for lunch; I'd like to try that duck noodle soup the next time I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the closest place in Arlington to find my favorite hot chili sauce. w00t!
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dark, sophisticated atmosphere with an assortment of small Thai sculptures on display . I appreciated that the server counseled us way from over-ordering - the fresh rolls are much larger than at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Althought it is only a few blocks from a number of other Thai restaurants that get rated higher (Duangrats, Thai Square)....Bangkok 54 is solid. Good service, good food.....good times.The crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Kainanny C and Kim T for their review recommending the Calamari (technically the dish is called Crispy Squid with Basil). I had it and it was awesome. I've never ordered anything other...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my go-to Thai places in Arlington. Best squid ever (Spicy squid with basil). I am absolutely addicted to the stuff. Their curry is also very good, as are their specials. But who am...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really great Thai food in a really random part of town! Upon our first drive by of this place I was a little bit skeptical, but hey there was free parking so I couldn't really complain! I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One star for the restaurant's decoration and vibe.Grace and I came here after getting shut out of the advanced screening at Arlington Cinema 'N Drafthouse for "Into the Wild." First of the all, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best thai food i've had in a LONG time!!!! i have three words for you. spicy. basil. calamari. i have seriously died and gone to heaven with a huge plate of this squid sitting in front of me. i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once inside you can almost pretend that this vibrantly decorated restaurant sits in the middle of Clarendon or Courthouse (I wish it were actually true!). Despite the fact that you have to navigate S....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We order from Bangkok 54 on a regular basis and have been to the restaurant quite a few times as well. It's a lovely space -- not your typical Thai kitsch -- rather soothing, in fact. There is never...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ready to whip up your first Massaman curry, Pad See Ew or Tom yum goong? Perhaps you're not the cooking type but would love some freshly prepared mango and sticky rice or banana fritters to go? Maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bangkok 54 was the bomb. In fact, it was the bomb diggity. Eating here reminded me of eating in Bangkok. Sort of. They have Singha on tap which is always a bonus. Our party of seven shared a great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Home of my current favorite appetizer, the Thai curry puff. (It's always on the weekly specials menu; same for bottles of Rogue.)
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is in my top 5 Thai restaurants in the DC area. It is just what was needed along the columbia pike corrador. The atmosphere is terrific and the food, is consistant. The fresh rolls are one of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
December 07 updateSeems as though a lot of recent buzz about this place has been more negative....Previous postI like Thai Square (just down the street) a lot more than Bangkok 54. It's a little more...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the better Thai restaurants in the DC area. I love their fiery kaprow as well their five-spiced stewed pork. Pretty much everything is good except the noodles.My friends have tried...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Thai food (and great for large groups). They accomodated our party of 15 with same day reservations. Every person in our party was from somewhere across the map...Prague, California, NY,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bangkok 54 is a MUCH needed addition to the Columbia Pike corridor. The atmosphere is cozy, warm and inviting. Great comfort food and excellent service. The fiery beef salad and fresh summer rolls are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful place. Very swanky interior with some of the best Thai food in the area. Some traditional dishes in addition to some unusual pairings that really work. I recommend the Spicy Roasted Duck...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good. While the food isnt quite as good as Thai Square, it si good and they have parking, a winelist, and better decor. Try both restaurants. B54 has a Thai grocery as well.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The dishes here are "ok" but nothing like the dishes that King of Thai in the SF bay area makes. The fried spicy squid is pretty tasty though it's a bit on the hot side and the fried rice is "decent"...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific Thai brightens up the Columbia Pike corridor with this gem of a spot. Bangkok 54 offers up some of the tastiest Thai in the DC metro area. The food is outstanding, the service is friendly &...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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from the september 2004 "best bites"...
washingtonian.com - user review
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Bangkok 54 is a delicious addition to Arlington's already long list of excellent cafes! It has a kind of retro-chic feel, it is in a strip of so-so buildings but inside it is very warm and inviting. Their...
openlist.com - user review
Urban chic meets authentic Thai, on Columbia Pike? Odd but true, the place rocks, great energy, fun wait staff. We started with the Issan combo, which is a green papaya salad, which looked a lot like an...
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