At The Dara, we bring the taste of Thailand to Baltimore, MD with a welcoming Thai Restaurant experience. Guests give us a 4.50 rating across 265 reviews, thanks to our flavorful menu and friendly atmosphere. From great service and quality to accessible facilities, every detail is designed to make your meal better.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Dara
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
cabbage, carrot, wood ear mushroom, sweet potato noodle, thai spices, wrapped in rice paper and deep-fried, sweet chili sauce / (vegan)
golden crispy fried, sweet chili sauce / (vegan)
deep fried, sweet chili sauce, crushed peanut / (vegan)
taro, chestnut, cabbage, carrot, celery, shitake, glass noodle, wrapped in wonton skin, house sweet soy sauce, chili oil / (vegan)
shrimp, scallop, crab meat wrapped in wonton skin, plum sauce
green papaya, carrot, tomato, green bean, peanut, lime dressing / (gf, vegan)
marinated with thai spices, peanut sauce, cucumber relish (gf)
marinated thai style, golden crispy fried, served with “jaew” sauce and sweet chili sauce
fried butterfly shrimp coated in coconut flake, green apple, carrot, red onion, green onion, cilantro, chili, lime dressing, toasted coconut flake, cashew
Succulent slices of grilled pork belly, served with a smoky and spicy “jaew” dipping sauce, crispy garlic, crudité
thai beef salad, red onion, green onion, carrot, thai herbs, chili-lime dressing, toasted rice powder, crispy shallot
spicy and sour lemongrass soup, red onion, shimeji, enoki, shiitake, tomato, roasted chili pastes, evaporated milk, thai herbs, green onion, cilantro / (GF)
spicy and sour coconut soup, shimeji enoki, shiitake, tomato, red onion, thai herbs, cilantro, green onion, coconut milk, roasted chili oil / (GF, vegan)
minced pork and shrimp wonton, napa cabbage, green onion, cilantro
maryland jumbo lump crabmeat, thai-jasmine rice, double egg, green onion
maryland jumbo lump crabmeat curry, crispy soft-shell crab, soft boiled egg, house curry paste, basil oil, lime leaf, butterfly pea flower rice
whole crispy fried Red Snapper, green apple, carrot, red onion, green onion, cilantro, cashew, chili, lime dressing, butterfly pea flower rice / (gf)
pan-seared salmon, napa cabbage, carrot, house teriyaki sauce, sesame seed, jasmine rice
grilled chicken thigh, napa cabbage, carrot, house teriyaki sauce, sesame seed, jasmine rice
golden crispy fried chicken thigh, crispy shallot, yellow curry sauce, thai sweet chili sauce, butterfly pea flower rice, roti
Chicken drumsticks, northern thai herbal yellow curry chili paste, coconut milk, roasted chili oil, egg noodle, picked mustard green, bean sprout, red onion, green onion, crispy shallot
grilled marinated ribeye, “jaew sauce”, crudité, sticky rice
thai “sen chan” rice noodle, egg, homemade tamarind sauce, green onion, bean sprouts, crushed peanut / (gf)
wide rice noodle, green bean, tomato, bell pepper, white onion, basil
wide rice noodle, egg, chinese broccoli
thai herbal green chili paste, coconut milk, thai eggplant, green bean, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, basil, steamed thai-jasmine rice / (gf)
thai herbal panang chili paste, coconut milk, thai eggplant, bell pepper, lime leaf, steamed thai-jasmine rice / (gf)
thai herbal matsaman chili paste, coconut milk, potato, white onion, peanut, lime leaf, steamed thai-jasmine rice / (gf)
thai-jasmine rice, egg, tomato, white onion, chinese broccoli
jasmine rice, white onion, bell pepper, young peppercorn, basil
green bean, bell pepper, white onion, basil, steamed thai- jasmine rice
eggplant, white onion, bell pepper, basil, soybean paste, steamed thai-jasmine rice
wok stir-fried mama noodles, egg, green bean, napa cabbage, bell pepper
soft-boiled egg with fish sauce, lime and thai chili, red onion, carrot and cilantro / (GF)
chinese broccoli, carrot, baby corn, napa cabbage, shiitake, garlic
wok stir-fried napa cabbage, garlic
wok stir-fried chinese broccoli, garlic
fresh sliced cucumber, red onion, jalapeno, vinaigrette, roasted chili oil
Crispy fried, brown sugar, cinnamon, condensed milk, honey
fresh yellow mango, sticky rice, coconut milk, pandan, sweet coconut cream / (gf, vegan)
cabbage, carrot, wood ear mushroom, sweet potato noodle, thai spices, wrapped in rice paper and deep-fried, sweet chili sauce / (vegan)
golden crispy fried, sweet chili sauce / (vegan)
deep fried, sweet chili sauce, crushed peanut / (vegan)
taro, chestnut, cabbage, carrot, celery, shitake, glass noodle, wrapped in wonton skin, house sweet soy sauce, chili oil / (vegan)
shrimp, scallop, crab meat wrapped in wonton skin, plum sauce
green papaya, carrot, tomato, green bean, peanut, lime dressing / (gf, vegan)
marinated with thai spices, peanut sauce, cucumber relish (gf)
marinated thai style, golden crispy fried, served with “jaew” sauce and sweet chili sauce
fried butterfly shrimp coated in coconut flake, green apple, carrot, red onion, green onion, cilantro, chili, lime dressing, toasted coconut flake, cashew
Succulent slices of grilled pork belly, served with a smoky and spicy “jaew” dipping sauce, crispy garlic, crudité
thai beef salad, red onion, green onion, carrot, thai herbs, chili-lime dressing, toasted rice powder, crispy shallot
spicy and sour lemongrass soup, red onion, shimeji, enoki, shiitake, tomato, roasted chili pastes, evaporated milk, thai herbs, green onion, cilantro / (GF)
spicy and sour coconut soup, shimeji enoki, shiitake, tomato, red onion, thai herbs, cilantro, green onion, coconut milk, roasted chili oil / (GF, vegan)
minced pork and shrimp wonton, napa cabbage, green onion, cilantro
maryland jumbo lump crabmeat, thai-jasmine rice, double egg, green onion
maryland jumbo lump crabmeat curry, crispy soft-shell crab, soft boiled egg, house curry paste, basil oil, lime leaf, butterfly pea flower rice
whole crispy fried Red Snapper, green apple, carrot, red onion, green onion, cilantro, cashew, chili, lime dressing, butterfly pea flower rice / (gf)
pan-seared salmon, napa cabbage, carrot, house teriyaki sauce, sesame seed, jasmine rice
grilled chicken thigh, napa cabbage, carrot, house teriyaki sauce, sesame seed, jasmine rice
golden crispy fried chicken thigh, crispy shallot, yellow curry sauce, thai sweet chili sauce, butterfly pea flower rice, roti
Chicken drumsticks, northern thai herbal yellow curry chili paste, coconut milk, roasted chili oil, egg noodle, picked mustard green, bean sprout, red onion, green onion, crispy shallot
grilled marinated ribeye, “jaew sauce”, crudité, sticky rice
thai “sen chan” rice noodle, egg, homemade tamarind sauce, green onion, bean sprouts, crushed peanut / (gf)
wide rice noodle, green bean, tomato, bell pepper, white onion, basil
wide rice noodle, egg, chinese broccoli
thai herbal green chili paste, coconut milk, thai eggplant, green bean, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, basil, steamed thai-jasmine rice / (gf)
thai herbal panang chili paste, coconut milk, thai eggplant, bell pepper, lime leaf, steamed thai-jasmine rice / (gf)
thai herbal matsaman chili paste, coconut milk, potato, white onion, peanut, lime leaf, steamed thai-jasmine rice / (gf)
thai-jasmine rice, egg, tomato, white onion, chinese broccoli
jasmine rice, white onion, bell pepper, young peppercorn, basil
green bean, bell pepper, white onion, basil, steamed thai- jasmine rice
eggplant, white onion, bell pepper, basil, soybean paste, steamed thai-jasmine rice
wok stir-fried mama noodles, egg, green bean, napa cabbage, bell pepper
soft-boiled egg with fish sauce, lime and thai chili, red onion, carrot and cilantro / (GF)
chinese broccoli, carrot, baby corn, napa cabbage, shiitake, garlic
wok stir-fried napa cabbage, garlic
wok stir-fried chinese broccoli, garlic
fresh sliced cucumber, red onion, jalapeno, vinaigrette, roasted chili oil
Crispy fried, brown sugar, cinnamon, condensed milk, honey
fresh yellow mango, sticky rice, coconut milk, pandan, sweet coconut cream / (gf, vegan)
refreshing thai iced pink milk drink
daeng!! red soda limeade pop drink
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
refreshing thai iced pink milk drink
daeng!! red soda limeade pop drink
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
pick 1 appetizer + 1 main
pick 1 appetizer + 1 main
Hear from our valued guests
The Dara is my go to Thai place in Baltimore because not only does it offer delicious cuisines, it’s also vibey. We essentially order the same thing each time we go. Thai Teani (10/10) - it’s the Thai Tea version of a creamy espresso martini. Coconut shrimp (10/10) - they have the perfect crisp and flavor, but it’s not just the shrimp. It’s the base which is an apple salad that really steals the show. The dressing is made in house and it’s light yet packed with flavor. It will make your taste buds jump. Drunken noodles (vegetables) (10/10) - you can choose whatever protein and spice level you desire I prefer the veggies. The sauce is packed with flavor and everything is freshly made. Pad Thai (vegetables) (10/10) - similar to the drunken noodles you can pick your protein and spice level. Super fresh and flavorful. This was my friend’s dish and it was so good she doubled back the next day and got it for take-out. Mango sticky rice (9/10) - this was my first time trying mango sticky rice. I enjoyed. I think I wasn’t anticipating how sweet it was. Which is strictly preference. It was very tasty though.
Just had dinner here and it was amazing. The service was superb. Will definitely come back and try other items on the menu. We ordered the drunken noodles, prawns, pork belly and mango sticky rice. It was all delicious!!
Really good food and great service. If you’re craving Indian in the Fells/Canton area, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. I had the Lamb Korma with garlic naan and they are both delicious.
We left after eating here, and I have to admit that I was bummed out......We got all the way to Philadelphia before I realized I'd left my leftovers in the restaurant!! I had crab meat fried rice and it was DIVINE!! Lovely place, the lighting was just right for a date, the staff was friendly and the food was outstanding. This is a true gem of a place!
Wow!!! First off, the atmosphere was very taverny there’s a bar in the middle and plenty of dim lighting and good amount of seating. Secondly, the flavor!!! The food was scrumptious! I enjoyed every last bit! The cocktails were beautifully made, my only mistake was changing the liquor in mine, (I was able to compare with the original and i messed it up lol! ) Everything was reasonably priced, the portions were good as well~ Service was top notch and super sweet. I enjoyed this dining experience so much!
Genuinely top tier spot. The food, friendly staff, and atmosphere were perfect. This was our first time coming in and with ordering some appetizers, entrees, and a dessert, everything was lovely. Special callout for the hatyai fried chicken and giaow pak.
Always a great spot to grab some good food and drinks. Being a Thai spot, The Dara brings something different to the neighborhood that's filled with plenty of pub-fare bars and restaurants. We got the papaya salad and chicken sateh to start, then drunken noodles with crispy chicken thigh (my go-to) and panang curry with beef as our entrees. For drinks we got the Never Too Much (tropical Rum-based cocktail with Campari and a mango foam) and the Lychee Mojito. Everything was incredibly tasty as always, and the service was kind, timely, and genuine, as it always is. I cannot recommend this place enough.
One of the best Thai restaurants in Baltimore. They also have an incredibly affordable Business Lunch deal, which provides 1 appetizer and 1 main entree for only $19 dollars. I came with a party of 4, and with each of us choosing this deal, we were able to sample 4 different appetizers and 4 different mains. The boneless fried chicken and lotus root were the standout appetizers. The fried rice was also fantastic. It's rare to see an affordable meal as good as this.
I stopped by The Dara about an hour and half before closing, and I’m so glad I did. The food was absolutely amazing—very authentic Thai cuisine in a rustic, cozy atmosphere. First time there and I was impressed by Katie behind the bar. She was absolutely amazing—great service, very knowledgeable about the menu, pleasant and friendly to talk to, welcoming, and gave excellent recommendations. I ordered Thai fried rice with fried chicken thighs, and my friend had the pad Thai with fried chicken thighs. The flavors were vibrant and perfectly balanced. The portions were generous and the quality truly impressed. Overall, love the food and the vibe. I’ll definitely be returning soon to try more 🤗🤗🤗. If you’re craving authentic Thai in a rustic, cozy setting with top-notch service, this place is a must. Also the harbor is literary a block away, perfect for an after meal stroll 🚶♂️! Great Area!!
Excellent eats. Atmosphere promotes conversing with light ambient music. Soft lighting, large bar area. Friendly service and welcoming decoration. Food and aesthetics are warm & inviting. Would recommend the Thai tea as well
Common questions about The Dara
The Dara is located at 906 S Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21231, United States, Baltimore, MD, United States.
You can reach The Dara by calling +1 443-438-6311.
The Dara has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 265 customer reviews.
The Dara features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Dara features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Dara features the following highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection.
The Dara features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Dara features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Comfort food, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Dara features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Dara features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
The Dara features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy.
The Dara features the following crowd: Groups.
The Dara features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Dara features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Dara features the following children: High chairs.
The Dara features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking.
Business Features
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