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Baan Mae
Thai
The "FiLao-O-Fish" slider, a catfish riff on a certain drive-through classic, tells you everything about what Seng Luangrath is doing at this Shaw restaurant. Her Laotian cooking already had a following from Thip Khao, but this newer spot pushes wider, folding in Burmese and Thai flavors while staying loose and fun. Bon Appétit named it one of America's Best New Restaurants in 2025, and the room tends to fill fast.
The awards strongest first
- Bon Appétit America's Best New Restaurants
- Washingtonian #25 · 100 Very Best Restaurants
- The Washington Post 9 of the best restaurants in Shaw
One number, weighted & current 78
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Tapioca-pearl dumplings
“Start with tapioca-pearl dumplings stuffed with peanuts and preserved radish”
Washingtonian, 2026 -
Salmon-belly skewers
“Start with tapioca-pearl dumplings stuffed with peanuts and preserved radish; luscious salmon-belly skewers; and shrimp crudo dressed with a spicy, herby fish sauce.”
Washingtonian, 2026 -
Braised pork ribs
“Braised pork ribs with caramelized fish sauce and ly-chee glaze are a crowd-pleaser”
Washingtonian, 2026
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