There are many great restaurants in downtown Frederick, with a wide variety of cuisines available for a city its size. If you occasionally crave Thai food or curry, there’s a great option right in downtown: Sumittra Thai in Frederick.
Sumittra serves all the classic Thai dishes in a bright, vibrant restaurant in the heart of Frederick. This is a bustling place that continuously gets fabulous ratings both for its food and service.
The Vibe at Sumittra Thai in Frederick
Sumittra is located on Patrick Street, just past the intersection with Market Street. So it is basically in the heart of downtown. The area around this intersection is the hub of downtown Frederick’s restaurants and bars. Here, you’ll find hot spots such as Cafe Nola, Sabor de Cuba, Tsunami Ramen, and Cacique.
Sumittra Thai makes itself known in this hub with its bright orange canopy, and often a line of diners waiting outside. It sits right under another Asian restaurant – LazyFish – which focuses on sushi. Both establishments are owned by the same owners, who have another Sumittra restaurant in Charles Town, WV.
Inside, you’ll find a busy dining room with brushed brick walls and more bright orange paint, giving the place a Southeast Asian vibe. The indoor dining room is classy but casual. It’s a happening place on weekends, but you won’t feel crowded eating in the dining room.
There is no bar at Sumittra, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have drinks. It has a great selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. On our last visit, Nicole had a ginger-themed vodka cocktail.
Sumittra Thai Basics
Sumittra has been in downtown Frederick since it opened in 2011. I would consider it a modern Thai restaurant, with lots of Thai classics but some creative fusion dishes. It can be quite busy on weekends and does not take reservations. It’s also a great place for lunch if you are downtown.
Embracing Thai Culture Through Thai Food
Sumittra is a family-owned place, whose main owner ‘Jib’ named the establishment after his wife. You can certainly tell the commitment to showcasing Thai culture through Thai food.
It’s a place where you tend to see the same servers repeatedly, and it has a ‘local’ feel to it. Luckily, the menu is extensive, so new dishes are always worth trying.
The authenticity of the food, along with the Thai art and decorations in the restaurant make Sumittra a place that goes beyond so many of the plastic Asian restaurants that all feel the same.
Favorites From the Sumittra Menu
The Sumittra Menu is extensive and super fun to explore. There are familiar dishes like Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle and Red, Green, and Pa-Nang Curry. But you should head straight for the ‘Sumittra Specials’ if you want to try something new from the Thai cuisine realm.
For example, the Fantasia Duck is a typical Asian crispy duck made spicy with chili and basil. The Moo Yang is the Thai version of BBQ, a flavorful pork dish served with a very Thai papaya salad.
Thai Food is also about appetizers, and Sumittra has lots including Sa-Tay, Chicken Curry Puffs, and several types of Dumplings. Soups and stir-fries are prevalent on the menu as well.
I personally like beer with Thai or any Asian food, and Sumittra serves Bangkok Lager and Shingha. Milk Teas, Fruit Teas, and Fizzy Teas (all available with Boba) are also on the menu.
What Else You Need to Know About Sumittra in Frederick
- Reservations: none
- Take Out: here
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sumittraMD
