Bua Thai Restaurant D.C. Menu

4.2
(300+ Reviews)
$Thai, Asian, Bar
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Crispy Spring Roll Dinner

      Cellophane noodles and mixed veggies roll served with sweet and sour sauce.
      $6.95
      Crispy Spring Roll Dinner
    • See Ew Dinner

      Stir fried wide rice noodles with chicken, broccoli, and egg in sweet soy sauce.
      $16.95
      See Ew Dinner
    • Kee Mao Dinner

      Drunken noodles. Stir fried wide rice noodles with chicken and bell peppers in spicy basil sauce.
      $16.95
      Kee Mao Dinner
    • Tom Yum Gai Soup Dinner

      Sliced chicken, tomato, and mushrooms in spicy lemon grass soup.
      $5.95
      Tom Yum Gai Soup Dinner
    • Kanom Jeeb Dinner

      Steamed dumplings stuffed with mixed shrimp, crab meat, and pork served with Thai sweet soy sauce.
      $8.50
      Kanom Jeeb Dinner
    • Garden Roll Dinner

      Delicate rice paper rolled around shrimp, chicken, carrots, bean sprouts, and basil leaves. Served chilled with sweet and sour sauce.
      $8.95
      Garden Roll Dinner
    • Duck Rolls

      Deep-fried cylindrical rolls with tender roasted duck, leek, carrot, and cucumber served with chef’s special dipping sauce.
      $8.95
      Duck Rolls
    • Pad Thai Chicken Dinner

      Thai special stir fried rice noodle with chicken, egg, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts.
      $16.95
    • Panang Gai Curry Dinner

      Sliced chicken simmered with basil leaves in curry peanut sauce.
      $16.95
    • Thai Ice Tea Dinner

      Sweetened Thai black tea, typically includes a blend of spices and is served with a creamy topping.
      $4.95
  • Dinner Bua’s Signature Dishes

    • Imperial Pad Thai Dinner

      Stir-fried thin rice noodle, shrimps, squids, scallops, bean sprouts, scallions, egg, crushed peanuts, sprinkled with fresh crab meat.
      $19.95
    • Kao Lad Na Kapow Gai Sub Dinner

      Stir-fried minced chicken, chopped string beans, bell peppers, and fresh basil leaves. Served over steamed jasmine rice.
      $16.95
      Kao Lad Na Kapow Gai Sub Dinner
    • Cashew Shrimp Dinner

      Black tiger shrimps sauteed with cashew nuts, water chestnuts, bell peppers, onions, and scallions in tasty chili paste.
      $19.95
    • Shrimp Katiem Dinner

      Stir-fried shrimps or chicken in white pepper and garlic sauce, served with steamed broccoli.
      $19.95
    • Chicken Katiem Dinner

      Chicken in white pepper and garlic sauce, served with steamed broccoli.
      $16.95
    • Ginger Fried Rice

      Stir-fried jasmine rice with shredded fresh ginger, mushrooms, onions, green onions, carrots, broccoli, egg, chicken, and shrimp.
      $6.95
  • Dinner Special Appetizer

    • Bua Savory Wings

      Thai style deep fried wings tossed in chef’s multi-flavor sauce.
      $8.50
      Bua Savory Wings
    • Duck Rolls

      Deep-fried cylindrical rolls with tender roasted duck, leek, carrot, and cucumber served with chef’s special dipping sauce.
      $8.95
      Duck Rolls
    • Golden Shrimps

      Crispy batter-fried shrimps served with Thai sweet & sour sauce.
      $8.50
  • Dinner Special Entrees

    • Crispy Ginger Shrimp

      Stir fried shrimp with onions, celery, mushrooms, carrots, and scallions in ginger sauce; topped with crispy ginger.
      $20.95
      Crispy Ginger Shrimp
    • Crispy Soft Shell Crab Dinner Special

      All specials are served with house salad. Crispy fried soft shell crabs.
      $24.00
    • Punim Green Curry

      Crispy soft-shell crabs in traditional Thai green curry with bamboo shoots, bell peppers, basil leaves and eggplant.
      $24.00
    • Emerald Salmon

      Green curry with eggplant, peas, carrots, bell pepper, bamboo shoots, and basil leaves, topped with grilled salmon.
      $20.95
    • Ginger Fried Rice

      Jasmine rice stir-fried with shredded fresh ginger, mushrooms, onions, green onions, carrots, broccoli, and egg, typically includes chicken and shrimp.
      $6.95
    • Kao Pad Pu

      Chef's special fried rice with fresh crabmeat, egg, onion, scallions, and tomatoes.
      $20.95
  • Dinner Appetizers

    • Garden Roll Dinner

      Delicate rice paper rolled around shrimp, chicken, carrots, bean sprouts, and basil leaves. Served chilled with sweet and sour sauce.
      $8.95
      Garden Roll Dinner
    • Veggie Dumpling Dinner

      Steamed mixed veggies in emerald dumpling skins served with Thai sweet soy sauce.
      $7.95
    • Bua Crunchy Basket Dinner

      Mixed stir fried ground shrimps and chicken served in crunchy baskets.
      $8.50
    • Goong Hom Pha Dinner

      Deep fried shrimps wrapped with spring roll skins served with mango dipping sauce.
      $8.95
    • Satay Dinner

      Marinated chicken skewered served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.
      $8.50
    • Tod Mun Dinner

      Curry fish cakes served with spicy peanut cucumber dipping sauce.
      $8.50
    • Bua Puff Dinner

      Curry puffs stuffed with ground shrimp, chicken, and potatoes.
      $7.95
    • Golden Triangle Dinner

      Deep fried tofu served with sweet and sour sauce topped with crushed peanuts.
      $6.95
    • Crispy Spring Roll Dinner

      Cellophane noodles and mixed veggies roll served with sweet and sour sauce.
      $6.95
      Crispy Spring Roll Dinner
    • Thai Stick Dinner

      Grilled marinated beef skewered, seasoned with white pepper and garlic served spicy dipping sauce.
      $8.95
    • Kanom Jeeb Dinner

      Steamed dumplings stuffed with mixed shrimp, crab meat, and pork served with Thai sweet soy sauce.
      $8.50
      Kanom Jeeb Dinner
    • Mee Krob Dinner

      Crispy thin noodles mixed with shrimp and minced pork in chefs special sweet sauce.
      $8.25
    • Bua Savory Wing

      Thai style deep fried wings tossed in chef's multi-flavor sauce.
      $8.50
  • Dinner Soups

    • Tom Ka Gai Soup Dinner

      Sliced chicken in spicy coconut milk soup.
      $5.95
    • Tom Yum Gai Soup Dinner

      Sliced chicken, tomato, and mushrooms in spicy lemon grass soup.
      $5.95
      Tom Yum Gai Soup Dinner
    • Gang Jued Tofu Soup Dinner

      Steamed tofu with assorted vegetables in clear both soup.
      $5.95
    • Tom Yum Talay Soup Dinner

      Shrimp, squids, and scallops in spicy lemon grass soup.
      $6.50
    • Coco Bouillabaisse Dinner

      Shrimp, squids, and scallops in spicy coconut milk soup.
      $6.50
  • Dinner Salads

    • House Salad Dinner

      Mixed fresh veggies with honey mustard or our famous peanut dressing.
      $6.95
    • Larb Gai Salad Dinner

      Minced chicken seasoned with Thai spices, red onions, and scallions in spicy lime dressing.
      $8.50
    • Yum Talay Salad Dinner

      Cellophane noodles with shrimps, mushrooms, and onions in spicy lime dressing.
      $8.95
    • Som Tum Thai Salad Dinner

      Papaya salad. Green papaya, tomatoes, string beans, and peanuts tossed with spicy lime dressing.
      $7.95
    • Nam Sod Salad Dinner

      Ground pork tossed with ginger, chili, peanuts in lime juice.
      $8.50
    • Yum Nua Salad Dinner

      Slice beef, red onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes in spicy lime sauce.
      $8.75
    • Yum Woon Sen Salad Dinner

      Cellophane noodles with shrimps, mushrooms, and onions in spicy lime dressing.
      $8.95
  • Dinner Entrees

    • Kapow Dinner

      Stir fried chicken with fresh basil leave, onions, and bell peppers in chili, and garlic.
      $16.95
      Kapow Dinner
    • Pad Pak Dinner

      Stir fried chicken with fresh mixed vegetables in light brown sauce.
      $16.95
    • Preaw Wan Dinner

      Stir fried chicken with fresh vegetables in Thai sweet and sour sauce.
      $16.95
    • Rainbow Beef Dinner

      Marinated beef sauteed with peppers and bamboo shoots in roasted chili sauce.
      $18.25
    • Seafood Curry Dinner

      Fresh seafood sauteed with ginger, mushrooms, and basil leaves in curry paste.
      $19.95
    • Wang Kaew Dinner

      Stir fried shrimps with cellophane noodles, ginger, and scallions served with hot chili sauce.
      $19.95
    • Bua Duck Dinner

      Boneless roasted duck sautéed with broccoli and tomato in red curry sauce.
      $18.25
    • Pad King Dinner

      Stir fried chicken with fresh ginger, onions, and mushroom in bean sauce.
      $16.95
    • Pik King Dinner

      Stir fried chicken with string beans in chili paste sauce.
      $16.95
    • Nua Pad Pik Dinner

      Stir fried beef with hot peppers, bell peppers, and onions in special sauce.
      $16.95
    • Pad Ped Seafood Dinner

      Stir fried shrimp, squid, and scallop with baby corn in chili paste sauce.
      $19.95
    • Talay Ruam Mit Dinner

      Stir fried seafood with vegetables and ginger in chefs special sauce.
      $19.95
    • Goong Pik Pow Dinner

      Grilled shrimps sauteed with roasted chili, snow peas, and shallots in tamarind, and garlic sauce.
      $19.95
    • Cashew Chicken Dinner

      Chicken sauteed with cashew nuts and scallions in light brown sauce.
      $16.95
    • Wild Chicken Dinner

      Stir fried chicken with tomatoes and fresh basil leaves in red curry sauce.
      $16.95
    • Pad Ma Kheau Dinner

      Stir fried Chinese eggplants and ground chicken in basil chili sauce.
      $16.95
    • Ped Krob Dinner

      Stir fried crispy boneless duck with basil leaves and bell peppers in chili and garlic sauce.
      $18.25
    • Talay Pad Dinner

      Shrimps, squids, and scallops sauteed with vegetables, and egg in light yellow curry sauce.
      $19.95
    • Goong Sam Ros Dinner

      Stir fried shrimps in sweet, sour, and hot sauce with steamed broccoli.
      $19.95
      Goong Sam Ros Dinner
  • Dinner Curries

    • Panang Gai Curry Dinner

      Sliced chicken simmered with basil leaves in curry peanut sauce.
      $16.95
    • Gang Nua Curry Dinner

      Marinated beef with potatoes, basil leaves, peas, and carrots in red curry.
      $18.25
      Gang Nua Curry Dinner
    • Gang Gai Curry Dinner

      Traditional Thai green curry chicken with bell peppers and bamboo shoots.
      $16.95
    • Gang Pad Yang Curry Dinner

      Boneless roasted duck with pineapple, tomatoes, and basil leaves in red curry.
      $18.25
  • Dinner Bua Vegetarian Specials

    • Veggies Pad Thai Dinner

      Stir-fried rice noodles with mixed vegetables, tofu, and egg, typically includes bean sprouts, scallions, and a tamarind-based sauce, garnished with crushed peanuts.
      $16.95
      Veggies Pad Thai Dinner
    • Tofu & Mixed Veggies in Curry Peanut Sauce Dinner

      Tofu and mixed vegetables simmered in a curry peanut sauce, incorporating a blend of Thai spices and herbs.
      $16.95
    • Mixed Veggies in Red Carry Sauce Dinner

      A medley of vegetables simmered in a rich red curry sauce, typically includes coconut milk, Thai basil, and a blend of aromatic herbs.
      $16.95
    • Tofu & Basil Leaves in Hot Chili Sauce Dinner

      Stir-fried tofu with basil leaves, typically includes a mix of vegetables such as onions and bell peppers, all enveloped in a hot chili sauce.
      $16.95
    • Tofu & Mixed Veggies in Light Garlic Sauce Dinner

      Sautéed tofu and a variety of vegetables are gently tossed in a light garlic sauce, embodying the essence of Thai vegetarian cuisine.
      $16.95
    • Green Curry with Mixed Veggies Dinner

      Green curry with mixed vegetables features a blend of seasonal veggies simmered in a traditional Thai green curry sauce enriched with coconut milk.
      $16.95
    • Tofu & String Beans in Chili Paste Sauce Dinner

      Tofu and string beans are stir-fried in a spicy chili paste sauce, a common preparation in Thai cuisine for enhancing flavors.
      $16.95
    • Tofu & Mixed Veggies in Sweet & Sour Sauce Dinner

      Tofu and mixed vegetables, including pineapple, cucumber, and tomato, stir-fried in a sweet and sour sauce.
      $16.95
  • Dinner Noodles and Fried Rice

    • Pad Thai Chicken Dinner

      Thai special stir fried rice noodle with chicken, egg, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts.
      $16.95
    • Lad Na Talay Dinner

      Strip fried wide rice noodles with shrimps, squids, scallops, and broccoli in light gravy.
      $19.95
    • Pad Gai Dinner

      Stir fried wide rice noodles with chicken and egg in chili sauce.
      $16.95
    • Kao Pad Dinner

      Chefs special fried rice with chicken, tomatoes, onions, scallions, and egg.
      $16.95
      Kao Pad Dinner
    • Kao Pad Ka Pow Dinner

      Fried rice with chicken, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and bell peppers in spicy basil sauce.
      $16.95
    • Pad Woon Sen Dinner

      Stir fried cellophane noodles with shrimps, chicken, mushrooms, scallions, and egg.
      $19.95
    • Lad Na Dinner

      Stir fried wide rice noodles with chicken and broccoli in light gravy.
      $16.95
    • Mee Pad Pak Dinner

      Stir fried egg noodles with chicken and mixed vegetables.
      $16.95
    • Combination Fried Rice Dinner

      Chefs special fried rice with chicken, beef, pork, tomatoes, onions, scallions, and egg.
      $19.95
    • Pad Thai Shrimp Dinner

      Shrimp. Thin rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp, egg, bean sprout, scallion and crushed peanuts.
      $19.95
      Pad Thai Shrimp Dinner
    • Kee Mao Dinner

      Drunken noodles. Stir fried wide rice noodles with chicken and bell peppers in spicy basil sauce.
      $16.95
      Kee Mao Dinner
    • See Ew Dinner

      Stir fried wide rice noodles with chicken, broccoli, and egg in sweet soy sauce.
      $16.95
      See Ew Dinner
    • Kao Soi Dinner

      Traditional northern Thai red curry egg noodles soup with chicken, topped with pickled cabbage, red onions, crispy noodles, and scallions.
      $16.95
    • Kao Pad Sapparos Dinner

      Special fresh pineapple fried rice with shrimps, egg, onions, peas, and carrots.
      $19.95
  • Dinner Noodles in Clear Soup

    • Chicken in Clear Soup Dinner

      Served with bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, and scallions.
      $16.95
    • Shrimp in Clear Soup Dinner

      Served with bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, and scallions.
      $18.95
    • Mixed Vegetables & Tofu in Clear Soup Dinner

      Served with bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, and scallions.
      $16.95
    • Seafood in Clear Soup Dinner

      Served with bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, and scallions.
      $18.95
    • Beef in Clear Soup Dinner

      Served with bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, and scallions.
      $17.95
  • Dinner Noodles in Soy Soup

    • Duck in Soy Soup Dinner

      Served with bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, and scallions.
      $17.95
    • Marinated Thai Stewed Beef in Soy Soup Dinner

      Served with bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, and scallions.
      $17.95
  • Dinner Noodles in Spicy Soup

    • Minced chicken in Spicy Soup Dinner

      Thai style noodles in lemon grass soup with bean sprouts, cilantro, scallions, and crushed peanuts.
      $16.95
    • Mixed Vegetables & Tofu in Spicy Soup Dinner

      Thai style noodles in lemon grass soup with bean sprouts, cilantro, scallions, and crushed peanuts.
      $16.95
    • Beef in Spicy Soup Dinner

      Thai style noodles in lemon grass soup with bean sprouts, cilantro, scallions, and crushed peanuts.
      $17.95
    • Shrimp in Spicy Soup Dinner

      Thai style noodles in lemon grass soup with bean sprouts, cilantro, scallions, and crushed peanuts.
      $18.95
    • Seafood in Spicy Soup Dinner

      Thai style noodles in lemon grass soup with bean sprouts, cilantro, scallions, and crushed peanuts.
      $18.95
  • Dinner Noodles in Coconut Milk Soup

    • Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup Dinner

      Thai style noodles in spicy light coconut milk soup with bean sprouts and cilantro.
      $16.95
    • Mixed Vegetables & Tofu in Coconut Milk Soup Dinner

      Thai style noodles in spicy light coconut milk soup with bean sprouts and cilantro.
      $16.95
    • Beef in Coconut Milk Soup Dinner

      Thai style noodles in spicy light coconut milk soup with bean sprouts and cilantro.
      $17.95
    • Shrimp in Coconut Milk Soup Dinner

      Thai style noodles in spicy light coconut milk soup with bean sprouts and cilantro.
      $18.95
    • Seafood in Coconut Milk Soup Dinner

      Thai style noodles in spicy light coconut milk soup with bean sprouts and cilantro.
      $18.95
  • Add on

    • Extra Chicken (in food)

      Additional chicken prepared to complement your selected Thai dish.
      $3.00
    • Extra Peanut Sauce

      On the side.
      $1.00
    • Extra Pork (in food)

      An additional serving of pork to enhance your selected dish, prepared in a manner that complements Thai cuisine.
      $3.00
    • Extra Rice

      Steamed White Rice - A Perfect Side to Any Meal
      $1.50
    • Extra Sriracha Sauce

      On the side.
      $1.00
    • Extra Sweet & Sour Sauce

      On the side.
      $1.00
    • Extra Tofu (in food)

      Tofu added to a selected dish, enhancing its protein content with a versatile, soy-based ingredient.
      $2.95
    • Extra Vegetables (in food)

      An assortment of fresh vegetables, typically including items such as broccoli, carrots, and snow peas, prepared to complement your selected dish.
      $2.95
    • Extra Vegetables (on the side)

      A selection of steamed vegetables, typically including broccoli, carrots, and baby corn, served separately to complement your meal.
      $4.95
    • Plain Sticky Rice

      Steamed glutinous rice, traditionally served as a complement to Thai dishes.
      $3.95
    • Ginger Fried Rice

      Ginger fried rice combines jasmine rice stir-fried with fresh ginger, typically including egg, mushrooms, onions, carrots, and green onions for a classic Thai flavor profile.
      $6.95
    • Extra Fried Egg (on the side)

      A Thai-style fried egg, typically served on the side to complement any dish by adding a crispy texture.
      $2.00
    • Add Egg (in food)

      Add egg in the food
      $2.00
    • Extra Beef (in food)

      An additional serving of beef, prepared in a manner that complements Thai cuisine, to enhance your selected dish.
      $4.00
  • Dinner Desserts

    • Sticky Rice with Custard Dinner

      Sweet sticky rice topped with coconut milk, served with Thai custard.
      $8.95
    • Bua Custard Dinner

      Special Thai custard with homemade triple berry sauce.
      $5.95
    • Fried Banana Dinner

      Fresh banana wrapped in spring roll skin, deep fried served with honey and sprinkle sesame seed.
      $5.95
  • Dinner Drink

    • Soda Dinner

      Refreshing soda selection including Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite. Ideal companion to any dinner choice.
      $1.95
    • Thai Ice Coffee Dinner

      A refreshing blend of strong brewed Thai coffee sweetened with condensed milk, traditionally served over ice and topped with half & half.
      $4.95
    • Thai Ice Tea Dinner

      Sweetened Thai black tea, typically includes a blend of spices and is served with a creamy topping.
      $4.95

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