Thai House Restaurant

Today I would like to review the Thai House restaurant located at 8369 Snouffer School Road in Gaithersburg, MD. This Thai restaurant is nothing short of fantastic, and it's quickly become one of my all time favorite eats.

Upon first glance you would not think the best Thai food would be found here. It is a very simple brick front store wedged in between a strip of other shops and restaurants. And inside you will find no dramatic difference, but a very simple, yet clean restaurant with one open room housing about 15 tables. There is not usually a wait, possibly due to the lack of advertising, but more likely due to the location.

If you dine in, chances are good that you will be waited on by none other than Sutin Seanguan, the owner of the restaurant. With over 30 years experience as Head Chef working at such restaurants as Tara Thai, his wife Lek Seanguan handles all of the cooking. On a side note, if this is your first time dining be sure to mention it and take the time to introduce yourself to the kind couple. They might even be willing to give you a sample of their Thai Iced Tea.

The service is one area that could be improved, but only slightly. Food typically arrives very quickly, but that depends on how busy they are when you arrive. Since they are a rather small operation, the service speed can vary depending on how many tables Mr. Seanguan is taking care of and if he has any help at that time. But the good news is that even when they are full to capacity, you will still receive decent service. Worst case scenario, you might have to wait a couple minutes to get a refill on your drink.

The food is what earns Thai House a Best Eats and truly makes it stand out above the rest. I have personally tried at least five different entrees and have yet to taste anything short of fantastic. My personal favorite is the Kapow and not just because of the fun name. This dish is flavored with such attention to detail, it leaves your tastebuds tingling! And it does that in more ways than one. This dish is EXTREMELY spicy if ordered in its standard form. In the menu there are three peppers pictured next to it, but I usually order it with only one pepper and even this is spicy so be warned. But if you can stand the spice, this dish is simply terrific. Prices vary between $7.95 and $13.95 depending on lunch/dinner and which meat you choose.

Another crowd favorite is the Green Curry dish. This dish was first ordered by my father since I had tried curry in other restaurants and never really cared for it. When a fork-full of this dish entered my mouth I actually smiled! This is like no other curry I have ever tasted before. Gone is the over-seasoned, over-flavored traits of typical curry. This dish is seasoned so perfectly, not only does it not overpower your senses, it actually allows you to taste every flavor within the dish. Just be warned, if this is your first time tasting curry it could spoil you, and you might not be satisfied with typical curry ever again. Prices range from $7.95 to $13.95 depending on lunch/dinner and which meat you choose.

Another dish to try if you aren't comfortable with spicy food is the Pla Tod. This is a fried Tilapia fish dish with your choice of sauce. I highly recommend the ginger and mushroom in black bean sauce. It has an excellent flavor, and has no peppers in it. This is a favorite within my family because of the delicious flavoring and the crisp freshness of the fish. Price varies by season.

I hope you saved room for dessert because this is actually one of the best parts of the Thai House. Try the mango sticky rice. This instantly became my favorite dessert of any restaurant I visit. The rice has its own flavor with a white creamy sauce poured over the top. The mango is also simply delicious and always fresh, and together they create one of the most wonderful combinations of sweet flavors I have ever tasted.

Well I hope you enjoy your experience at Thai House as much as I have. In my experience, there really is no better Thai food available anywhere nearby.

~Dan


Thai House
http://www.thaihouserestaurant.biz/
8369 Snouffer School Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Tel: 301.963.1800
Fax: 301.963.1801


Hours:
LUNCH DINNER
MON Closed Closed
T-TH 11:00-2:30 5:00-9:30
FRI 11:00-2:30 5:00-9:30
SAT 12:00-2:30 5:00-9:30
SUN 12:00-2:30 5:00-9:30