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Charm Thai Restaurant was established by a group of Thai natives who love their native cuisine and are proud to bring the flavors of their lives to yours. With our experience in Thai cooking, inherited from generations past, we pay serious attention to every detail. From choosing our ingredients to preparing and cooking the food, your satisfaction with our flavors and freshness drives us every day. Through our care and attention, we ensure that all customers leave our restaurant as passionate about Thai food as we are. Located in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, we warmly welcome you to experience the flavors of Thailand right here in Maryland!
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Very limited selection of beer and wine I think. They didn't used to have hard alcohol but I haven't been in person lately so it's possible that's changed.
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- 188118140Jan 6, 2024
One evening, during a visit to my parents' place in Silver Spring, I took my Thai food-obsessed mother here for dinner. It was the coldest night in December, so when we walked in and were greeted with glorious heat, cheery holiday decorations, and broad smiles from the owners, we were warmed instantly.
We both started with warm mugs of chrysanthemum tea (delightful!) and dove into the menu to make our selections. Mom settled on Tom Kha and green curry (I have never been to any Thai joint with her when this was not her order) and I ordered their Volcano soup--Shrimp, Scallop, Squid, mushroom, tomato and cilantro in a spicy & sour lemongrass milk broth and--and because there are few things I love (and because it was frigid cold out)--I also got an order of Tom Yum.
Mom inhaled her dishes and said both were excellent (her nose was getting all athletic, so they were definitely spicy, too). The Volcano soup--and I've never had anything like it--was absolutely incredible. Divine. Luscious. It's a month later and breakfast time and I want another bowl right now. The Tom Yum (among my favorite things in life) was beautiful, spicy perfection.
The service was quick and friendly, and our waiter (who I think was the owner) was all smiles and helpful. The space is small--there was a steady stream of DoorDash/Uber Eats drivers going in and out, so they seem to do a big takeout business--just a few tables, but the space is warm and comfortable.
TL;DR: this place is terrific. I had to teach my 83YO mother how to use DoorDash so she can get takeout when I'm not around. LOL. Go get you some!Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 2Oh no 0 - Apr 28, 20241 check-in
Charming indeed.
This little hole in the wall a couple of doors down from the old Post Office would not have caught my attention but for a rebate offer from Upside. Definitely worth it.
Volcano soup, despite the name, has just a nice tickle of heat. With shrimp, scallops, squid, fresh mushrooms, and tomatoes in a rich stock with coconut milk and cilantro, the addition of some rice or noodles would make it a fine lunch.
Noodles Lover was a fun special. Huge, flat noodles much like southern chicken and pastry, in another complex, nicely balanced broth, with seafood, vegetables, and fried tofu. The white fungus, much like the black fungus/tree ear often seen in Chinese soups, is there for appearance and texture rather than flavor.
Downsides: Squid was overcooked and under flavored, and there was way too much tofu.
Jasmine tea was served with the bag still in the cup. I was halfway through the meal before it was strong enough to be worth sipping.
Very cordial service. Clean unisex bathroom with a keyholder that will provoke a grin.
So, I was pleased but not thrilled, and I agree with the consensus 4 **** rating. If you're in downtown Silver Spring and would like to try the traditional Thai flavors without scorching your sinuses, this is a good choice.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Rebecca F.Silver Spring, MD28218687Mar 22, 2024Updated review
12/8/23
Ordered the Drunken Noodles and the Chop Chop Basil through Uber Eats. Great portions and the food was fresh!
I'm giving 4 stars because there was barely any beef so $3 extra was not a good deal...
I will say that the minced chicken seems more like ground chicken (which is fine by me but could be described as such). I only order this entree from here because of the consistency/texture of the chicken.
All in all, I appreciated the manager reaching out to me to offer 15% off if I use a given code and order thru the website. I tried using it and it did not work.
3/22/24 Since then, I have ordered from them at least 3 times and have been satisfied with the order. So, I am increasing the stars to four from three.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Oct 11, 2023Previous reviewUber Eats order placed at 8:30pm on a Tuesday. The receipt says my order was ready for pickup at 8:41pm! The food was awful!!! The portions were so much smaller than before and the order notes were not followed; neither dish was spicy! The Chop Chop Basil had RAW green beans and barely cooked vegetables; the amount of rice was 3 times as big as the chicken! The Pad Mee had overcooked beef; too tough to chew!
I ate what I could because I was hungry but I threw the rest in the garbage.
Evidently the staff doesn't care about the quality of food they serve so I suggest people order/go elsewhere. I know they lost me as a patron and I've been ordering from this location since they opened MANY years ago!Nov 28, 2022Previous reviewConsistency in preparation is important. I ordered the special with minced chicken on November 14, 2022; delicious large portion 5 stars and yesterday, November 27, 2022; vegetable & basil overload with barely any minced chicken served in a smaller container; 2 stars
Sep 20, 2020Previous review9/21/2020 DoorDash Order Review 2/5 Stars: I ordered shrimp cashew nuts with extra cashews and spicy, an order of sticky rice, an order of spring rolls, and Pad Mee spicy.
The only thing tasty about the shrimp cashew nut were the seven pieces of shrimp that were included. The sauce was super bland and watered down! So, it didn't taste like it should and it was the farthest thing from spicy!
The Pad Mee was sweet not spicy! The redeemable quality of it was that the ingredients were fresh.
The spring rolls were decent. I was charged an extra $.48 for requesting extra sauce! The steamed vegetables were OK as well as the sticky rice. Overall I was not impressed and used to order from them all the time. It was a disappointment. I would not recommend their tie food due to this experience.
Spring Rolls - Feb 18, 2024Updated review
We have now ordered from Charm Thai a few times and we have found a few things that we liked but there are definitely some things we didn't liked!
Let's start with the good so we will go with some of our favs. The Mama Kee Mao, Pad Kee Mao and Basil Pork Crispy Mama are all favs in this house. The flavors hit the spot and although we request mild each time, this dish is still packed with a punch! These have become our go to when ordering take out!
With that being said, there were a few that just didn't quite hit the mark with us! The curry puffs, Gaeng Ped Yang just didn't do it. There was just no flavor the both dishes fell flat!
We plan to try out a few others and hope to have some of the luck we have had with some of our fav dishes! Either way, this restaurant is here to stay on our rotation of restaurants to kudos to the Charm Thai team!Helpful 0Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0Jan 9, 2022Previous reviewI was pleasantly surprised at the delicious food we had at Charm Thai! We ordered the Spring Rolls, Duck Rolls, Shrimp Cakes, Pad Thai and Duck Curry!
The Spring Rolls and Shrimp Cakes are standouts amount the appetizers. The Duck rolls are the reason I am giving 4 stars. You only get two very small rolls filled with barely there Duck. For the price, I do believe you're really getting ripped off a bit. However, I'd recommend everyone try the spring rolls and the shrimp cakes!
Now onto the entrees! The Pad Thai and the Duck Curry both get my stamp of approval. Both had lots of flavor and were well portioned sized meals! I think the Pad Thai could use a hint of spice but that's just a preference.
Overall, I really enjoyed our take out meal and will definitely be ordered from Charm Thai, again! - 124016005978Oct 10, 2023Updated review
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I used to think this place was good, but on my last visit, I wasn't impressed with my takeout order. I called it in and it was ready when I arrived but it was so bland. I didn't finish it. I had requested it to be extra spicy. It had no spice or flavor. Oh well!!
Still trying to find a good local Thai spot. This ain't it!Helpful 9Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Mar 25, 2021Previous reviewStill great food and great customer service! I hadn't been here since pre-covid until today and I was pleased with my experience. I recently ordered thai from another place that was that so horrible and I never got my thai craving satisfied until now!
Placed an online order and when I arrived, I was greeted right away. Chatted a bit with the guy who gave me my food. They're not doing indoor dining yet but he said in a few months!
I ordered the lunch special drunken noodles with chicken extra spicy and it could have been spicier - good thing I keep hot sauce at home so I was good!Jan 8, 2020Previous reviewGood food. Good service. Good prices. I was off from work a few days ago and met up with a friend for lunch.
I arrived around 1:45 and the traffic in this area was heavy. I don't know if that's normal or something was going on that day. I parked at the Wayne Avenue garage, although I'm sure there was probably parking much closer but I didn't feel like looking.
My friend was waiting for me and we were greeted and seated right away and offered lunch menus. Their lunch specials go until 3:00 p.m. Slightly cheaper than the dinner prices.
I love Thai food and I pretty much get the same thing every time I go to a Thai spot - drunken noodles with chicken, extra spicy...so I figured I would order the same here. I actually did the lunch set. For $3 more it comes with a soda and an appetizer (I got the spring rolls).
They bring you out a variety of spices. I liked the chili powder, but it's very hot and a little goes a long way.
The portion sizes are great and my food was tasty. Can't say it's the best thai food I've had, but I'd certainly come back here again. - Kay P.Silver Spring, MD612931Mar 14, 2024
After reading the reviews, I agree they do not care about delivery or take-out orders. Something will ALWAYS be wrong with the order, whether you receive something completely different, get something substituted without warning, receive very low portions, receive spicy food even though that's not stated anywhere for that dish, missing items, or receive the wrong dish. I understand things happen and you run out of ingredients, but a courtesy call would have been nice to let me make the decision of substitutions or just ordering something different.
Ordered pad see eaw, which is suppose to come with noodle, egg, chicken, and broccoli. Instead I got noodle, chicken, red and green peppers, onions, and it was spicy?!?
I used to order there consistently, but these past few months, my order is always wrong, and I always regret giving them another chance!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Oct 6, 2023
It's the kind of generic Thai restaurant one is used to. All of the usual staples are there, all done well, nothing bad, nothing spectacular. Where I think they stand out some is that their online menu has photos! Want to order something but aren't sure what it looks like? Charm Thai has you covered. Afraid you're confusing your dish for something else? There's a pic for that. I also do appreciate their monthly specials.
I don't think you will find the food transformative but it's identifiable, reliable, and comforting.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Mar 10, 2023
Popular lunch and dinner Thai spot in the downtown Silver spring area. The food is always fresh, especially the vegetables....and delicious. Haven't had a bad plate as of yet.
My go to here is the Pad Mixed Vegetables, Spicy Crispy Duck and anything Soups here!....with the Beef Noodle Soup & Mai Pha (Vegetable Noodle Soup) being my favorites. The flavors and seasoning is not skipped here. One thing I like about Charm Thai is that they are open to you customizing your dish with a little "extra this or that" and spice level. Note: The spice level is numbered 1 thru 4; with 4 being --Thai spicy and hella hot! Trust me, if you like your food spicy, you will want to stick with a Number 2 or 3 level. I tried a Number 4 spice level once....My mouth was on fire and I was sweating bullets!! lol
The vibe is laid back, in an open eating space with a few sitting tables mostly in the front of the restaurant. Although there is inside dining, it appears that this place is a popular takeout and DoorDash / Uber Eats destination. There was an endless flow of customers and delivery drivers stopping by to pickup orders while I was here.
The prices are reasonable and the service is quick --super friendly. There is a lunch special to save you a few bucks and monthly chef specials where new/seasonal menu items are offered as well. A "no-fail" meal option imho....when in this area of town. Definitely recommend.Helpful 16Thanks 0Love this 12Oh no 0 - Jan 9, 2024
I placed an order through Grubhub and was a bit disappointed that I did not receive what I ordered. I decided to go with the Mai Pha Soup, but I paid extra for a serving of crispy pork. The soup was about $8 and the cost of the crispy pork was an additional $4. I have to say that it's kind of annoying paying a bunch of delivery-associated fee only not to receive what you've ordered. I probably could have (or should have) complained to the restaurant. I did not think that it would make much sense because I did not feel like waiting another hour for the soup that I actually ordered. While the soup thing was a bit of a fiasco, the Pad Thai, which was not for me was decent.
Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - T F.Durham, NC0338Apr 21, 2024
Nice place - when dining in, there are dishes that can feel fancier than just quick Thai takeout. I like the pad see ew.
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