Dok Khao Thai Cuisine To Open By Spring In MoCo

CHEVY CHASE, MD — Dok Khao, a Thai restaurant with locations in Northern Virginia and Maryland, plans to open in Chevy Chase Lake by the end of March, reports MoCo360. The business is located at 8551 Connecticut Ave., No. 201.

The company website lists the opening date as spring 2025.

This will be the business's second Maryland restaurant and first in Montgomery County. There is already a Dok Khao operating in Columbia.

Hours are expected to be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Menu items include lychee duck curry, lamb massaman curry, crisy duck basil, fried branzino, and more.

Porntipa Pattanamekar, co-founder of Pattana Restaurant Group, which owns the chain, told Bethesda Today: “I’m really excited to bring Dok Khao to more people.”

About Dok Khao

This is our little slice of Bangkok right here in your neighborhood, where every dish brings a touch of Thai street food magic to your table. Our cozy place is decked out in vibrant greens and soothing lights, with a charming fountain that sets the perfect mood for a memorable meal. We’re all about fresh, local ingredients here—our noodles are made right around the corner, the herbs are grown in my own garden, and we use special Asian vegetables that are hard to find anywhere else.

Whether you’re craving our tender duck specialties or want to dive into a plate of flavorful Drunken Noodles, everything we serve is made to order with a lot of love and care. And if you’ve got a sweet spot for tea, our Matcha Thai Tea is a must-try. It’s not too sweet, just right. Come hang out, enjoy some great food, and feel like you’re part of our family, because at Dok Khao, that’s exactly what you are!