Cheap Eats 2008: Bangkok 54

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Bangkok 54

2919 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: 703-521-4070

Cuisines:
Thai

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
None nearby

Price Range:
Inexpensive

Dress:
Informal

Noise Level:
Chatty

Reservations:
Recommended

Special Features:
Delivery, Party Space, Kid Friendly

Website:
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Price Details:
Appetizers $3.95 to $10.95; Entrees $6.95 to $12.95. Lunch special, $5.95.

Reader's Rating:

3.5 out of 5

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Why go: Beyond the trendy loungelike look is a serious kitchen that prizes big flavors and loves to play with textures.

What to get: Poh tak, seafood soup that gets its jolt from roasted chilies; tangy beef salad with fresh mint; crispy pork belly with chili and basil—a similar dish with tofu is also good; whole fish steamed with chilies and lemongrass; spicy red coconut curry with duck; five-spice stewed pork; chili-stoked fried rice with shrimp, chicken, and egg; Bangkok-style catfish curry; luscious young-coconut and Thai-tea ice creams.

Best for: Dates, celebrations, cocktails, and groups of singles out on the town.

Insider tip: During happy hour (5 to 7), draft beers and the lounge menu are half price.

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My best Thai place...

seanmarcia — November 12, 2010 1:53 PM

Wow. This place isn't nearly as bad as the recent reviewer have made it out to be! Just visited this place for a big birthday party, there were about 20 of us. I love the atmosphere and presentation of the place. It was clean, simple but elegant, More ...

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Providing OK Atmosphere, Food, and Service

Bill_123 — May 5, 2010 3:42 PM

Our, May 2010, Bangkok54 lunch provided OK atmosphere, food, and service. The atmosphere is adequate, not too modern or hackneyed. The crispy duck with panang sauce for $16 was a pricey for an OK dish. The panang sauce was good; however, the duck More ...

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