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Kapow Buddy is the most authentic and flavorful Thai restaurant in Bethesda that curates a hospitable and memorable dining experience for foodies.
Kapow Buddy Brings you the Finest Thai Food Experience in Bethesda and Beyond!

Welcome to Kapow Buddy's ultimate Thai food experience! We cannot wait to let your taste buds meet the delicious Thai street food. You can choose from a variety of fresh, fast, flavorful, authentic, and customizable menu options.

We have left no stone unturned to incorporate all elements of Thai food culture in our dishes. For instance, in our Bowls, we implement the Holy Basil, the variety of basil used by Thais in their favorite Pad Ka-Prow.

We provide extraordinary hospitality if you plan to dine in our restaurant. However, you can also choose the home delivery option to enjoy at your home. Another exciting part is the catering service we provide to cover a wide range of events.

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Meet the Owner

"It all started 5 years ago when I started working in the office as a project estimator. I went out for lunch almost every day and grabbed food from all sorts of quick-and-easy chain restaurants like Chipotle, BIBIBOP, Halal Guys, Cava, etc. As I did not see a similar concept that offers Thai food, it was always my dream to make one.

From putting together the business plan, researching the market, projecting financials, creating logo and design, finding the right partner, finding the right location, to renovating the space, Kapow Buddy is here and ready to serve the authentic Thai Street Bowl to this community. We aim to provide a versatile and satisfying dining option that meets the diverse needs of our customers, offering a delicious and convenient alternative to their dietary choices."

-Mr. Kapow.
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What is Kapow?

The word "KAPOW" is inspired from "Ka-Prow," which means basil leaves in Thai. Pad Ka-Prow, a stir-fried dish with holy basil leaves with a choice of meat and rice, has been one of the most popular dishes in Thailand for centuries. Its rich taste and ease of preparation have made it one of the top two promoted dishes in Thailand since World War II.

Pad Ka-Prow is even jokingly known as a "thoughtless menu" because Thai people tend to order it when they cannot decide what to get!

Thought Behind Kapow Buddy!

Kapow Buddy brings the beloved “thoughtless menu” of Pad Ka-Prow to costumers in a convenient “Bowl Style.” We offer a variety of choices for costumers to customize their meals, allowing them to enjoy the flavors of a classic Thai Street Bowl according to their own preferences.

Whether you are grabbing a quick lunch on the go or sitting down for a relaxed dinner, Kapow Buddy caters to all dining occasions. Our aim is to offer authentic, flavorful, fresh, customizable, and satisfying Thai dishes to our customers who we regard as our family. So, we provide a delicious alternate to our customers who want to experience a change from their regular dietary routine.

Our Mission

Just like you, we also love Thai food. So, with Kapow Buddy, we have materialized our dream of serving the community with the most flavorful and authentic Thai dishes. Our customers are our family, and we try our utmost to provide them the best quality food and an unforgettable hospitality. Kapow Buddy, our labor of love, awaits you!

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