Thai Orchid's Kitchen is one of The 9 Best Places for Hot Chili in Washington.

1. Thai Orchid's Kitchen

8.7
2314 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Anacostia · 13 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin McIntosh: Try the Larb Gai chicken salad! Really good!

Raevyn W.Raevyn W.: EVERYTHING IS AMAZING. Especially the drunken noodles.

jtjt: Ordered the Thai iced tea & sipped the deliciousness while I waited...then got topped off before I left!

9:30 Club is one of The 9 Best Places for Hot Chili in Washington.

2. 9:30 Club

9.0
815 V St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · U-Street · 214 tips and reviews

Matt D.Matt Dicker: Bob Dylan has played three shows here, two in 1997 and one in 2004. Other greats to have graced the stage include Radiohead, the Beastie Boys, Adele, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Brent B.Brent Bovenzi: Great music! Down front for the action or up top to just chill.

Washington PostWashington Post: Josh Burdette, who died Sept. 1, 2013 at 36, was called many things. Head of security. Door-staff supervisor. Crew chief. That guy. He said: "I am not a bouncer." Read our obituary for him. Read more.

Panda Gourmet is one of The 9 Best Places for Hot Chili in Washington.

3. Panda Gourmet

8.0
2700 New York Ave NE (at Bladensburg Rd NE), Washington, D.C.
Chinese Restaurant · Brentwood - Langdon · 32 tips and reviews

SandySandy: Best Szechuan in the city limits. Can't go wrong with any of the noodles, and the fish filet with silken tofu in hot chili sauce has an amazing flavor.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The mouth-numbingly delicious Ma Po Tofu is the best in the DC region.

Washington PostWashington Post: The lamb with cumin is dry-fried and served under a forest of cilantro, chilis, fat slices of garlic and bell pepper. Read more.

Basil Thai is one of The 9 Best Places for Hot Chili in Washington.

4. Basil Thai

7.4
1608 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Georgetown · 12 tips and reviews

Lisa L.Lisa Lanna: Best TOM KHA KAI in DC Read more.

Rachel P.Rachel Pritchard: The Crispy Wantons are not very full. They are delicious but more like crispy pieces than pockets with goodness inside.

Carly N.Carly Nemanic: Best pad Thai in DC!!

Siam House is one of The 9 Best Places for Hot Chili in Washington.

5. Siam House

8.3
3520 Connecticut Ave NW (at Porter St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 27 tips and reviews

Jordan W.Jordan Wells: Best Chef's Special is the Mango Curry

CozmikCozmik: Easily my favorite Thai spot in our 'hood. Owner is so sweet, dishes are great, delivery is super fast, service is fab and I love that it's a cozy little place with a few key patio tables. Love.

Yasha M.Yasha Moz: Love this place. Went here many times with different friends and nobody was ever disappointed.

Purple Patch is one of The 9 Best Places for Hot Chili in Washington.

6. Purple Patch

7.7
3155 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, D.C.
Filipino Restaurant · Mount Pleasant · 21 tips and reviews

Kevin S.Kevin Shu: Halo halo was incredible! Ube (purple yam) ice cream with shaved ice and durian/jackfruit. Best dessert I’ve had yet!

AntipologirlAntipologirl: The sisig is close to what you'll get back home.

Danielle D.Danielle DaSilva: Amazing food in quiet Mount Pleasant. Sizzling Sisig and the Ube ice cream, oh man,

Paragon Thai is one of The 9 Best Places for Hot Chili in Washington.

7. Paragon Thai

6.9
3507 Connecticut Ave NW (at Ordway St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 21 tips and reviews

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: The Tofu Lovers special rocks my world. Also solid green curry, shrimp panang & spring rolls!

Karen B.Karen Boone: The best chicken pad Thai I've had!!

Rich G.Rich Gautier: Pineapple fried rice was delicious

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 9 Best Places for Hot Chili in Washington.

8. The Cheesecake Factory

8.1
5335 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 29 (in Chevy Chase Pavilion), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Friendship Heights · 61 tips and reviews

Bryan W.Bryan Walton: Get the Herb Crusted Salmon Salad! Encrusted with Tarragon, Parsley, Thyme & Rosemary. Over sliced cucumbers, red onions, wild bitter field greens, Belgan endive and tossed in a Balsamic viniargrette!

WineCountryMuseWineCountryMuse: Great service

SamanthaSamantha: Awesome red velvet cheesecake!

Teaism is one of The 9 Best Places for Hot Chili in Washington.

9. Teaism

8.4
2009 R St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Northwest Washington · 85 tips and reviews

Ann N.Ann Norris: Salmon bento box is delicious and the perfect portion.

CheapismCheapism: Everyone comes to get the salty oat cookies ($1.95), but the Bento boxes ($8.75) have a little more substance. Of course they have lots of tea iced or hot. They even use tea to flavor their salmon. Read more.

ChrisChris: One of the few decent ACTUAL cheap eats in the city. Bento box for $10? Yes please.