One of the few places in the area serving authentic Malaysian cuisine, this cozy mom-and-pop spot…read moreis definitely worth checking out. We started with the classic roti canai, which was incredibly flaky, buttery, and perfect for dipping into the rich, flavorful curry. The Hokkien mee was packed with a delicious sweet-and-savory dark soy sauce that coated every noodle. We also tried the mihoon, which was a pleasant surprise with its slightly sweet and tangy flavor, served alongside a fried fish that made the dish stand out. If you're looking to try something beyond the usual Asian cuisines, this is a great spot. The food is comforting, full of flavor, and the warm, family-run atmosphere makes the experience even better. Apps: Roti Canai Entrees: Fish Filet Mihoon and Hokkien Mee

Excellent food, service, and cleanliness. Our server was…read moreattentive, funny and fun. Super tasty dishes that delight your taste buds. Every dish has a distinct, unique and oh so delicious flavor. Need I say more?! See the pictures attached to this review to see what we ordered. Yummy yummy!!!

Just found my new favorite restaurant in the DMV! I love Singaporean and Malaysian food so much but…read morethere aren't any in the 757 so really lucked out finding Southeast Impression so close to a random hotel we booked. The food came out really fast and our server was very attentive despite being busy. The decor was so spot on for Southeast Asia, I was transported there. There's an open kitchen and bar.They have an all gendered bathroom with a childcare station as well. I think I need to get a spicy serving rack for my house because I need it in my life. All the food we tried was amazing! Some stands outs were the chicken curry puff and duck wraps for appetizers. For mains the rendang and Khao soi. Honestly can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Will definetly be returning when I'm in the area!

Solid 10/10 high-end restaurant! Very fast paced but service is still top-tier. Our server came and…read morechecked on us periodically. They also limit your reservation for 2 hours! Part of our family came 30 minutes later; we literally finished just on time. I'd recommend using the 2 hours to eat especially if you have a big group. Food is nothing to complain about. I thought everything was pretty authentic. And, portion sizes are good for the price. Nasi Lamek I got wasn't super oily and fried chicken was very well-seasoned. Appetizer platter is a good option if you don't know what to get. The panda crème brûlée was good, but I barely tasted the pandan. They might not have tables so I'd strongly recommend making a reservation!!

One of my fondest food memories from Queens was eating at Warung Selasa in the back of Indo Java…read more Dewi's food was always on point, and her sambal was unforgettable. Since Indonesian food isn't easy to find in the DMV, I'm really grateful to have Artha Rini so close to home. The restaurant itself is small, casual, and welcoming, and everyone we interacted with was genuinely friendly. I ordered the Soto Ayam, and it was exactly what I was hoping for--warm, comforting, and flavorful without needing to add much of anything. My wife had the Pecel Lele, which was tasty, though the fish was just a little overcooked. My only other minor complaint is that I wish the portions were a bit larger. One thing to note is that the menu leans pretty heavily on coconut milk, which can be tricky for my wife because she has a sulfite allergy. What really impressed us, though, was Artha herself. She patiently answered all of our questions and even told us that if we call ahead, she'll source the one brand of coconut milk that doesn't contain sulfites so she can prepare dishes my wife can safely enjoy. That level of care and customer service is hard to find these days, and it's more than enough reason for us to keep coming back. We're excited to work our way through the rest of the menu.

My friend sent over four restaurant ideas and I was immediately intrigued by Artha Rini Indonesian…read moresince we really don't have a wide variety of Indonesian cuisine in the DMV. The restaurant is small and humble, more similar to a cafe style than full service. There was a server taking our order and bringing the food to us, but we grabbed our own waters and paid at the counter. RICE PLATTER (3 ITEMS) - 15.75 + rendang, grilled chicken, sweet & spicy anchovies and peanut Not a whole lot of "items" but an overwhelming amount of rice. The beef rendang was a bit oily, but flavorful and tender. The grilled chicken was incredibly dry and unappetizing. I loved the sweet & spicy anchovies and peanut, which was perfectly seasoned and crunchy. Overall, disappointed with the lack of protein. In this economy, the pricing was relative affordable with most entrees under $20. My friend got the NASI KUNING, which was only a few bucks more than my rice platter, but it had a lot more food and variety. The turmeric rice was fragrant, like a spiced jasmine-flavored rice. The rice chips she didn't want (that I helped eat) were great.

This is my family's favorite place to get red roast pork and duck. Our group arrived starving it…read morewas a Sunday so they had 2 carts loving around. We chose a couple of dim sum items and then ordered the rest off the menu. Cart food: shrimp dumplings were amazing, using whole shrimp in the dumpling, pork dumpling was hot and good. I was disappointed in the sesame bean balls, they were not fresh but I still ate them. The fresh cooked food was terrific. The pork, duck and half chickens were all hot and very fresh. My favorite is the red roast pork. We order a couple platters and they are always demolished. The chow fun was ok, thought the noodles were a bit too mushy. The rest of the dishes were good. Everyone enjoyed all the food. We needed many takeout containers. Service was very good. They have pitchers of water that were always refilled. We have lots of water drinkers in our group. Cleanup was always on point, dishes never stacked.

I came here for lunch with my family and we had a good time! The interior of the restaurant is…read morespacious and if you want some dim sum, this is the perfect spot. Service here is speedy and nice. We ordered a variety of dim sum dishes as well as their beef chow fun and their duck. I absolutely loved their beef chow fun (as it was super flavorful), their duck (which was so juicy), and their steamed rice roll with fried dough stick. Overall, everything was great and I think this is a really reliable spot for good dim sum!

My girlfriends and I had dinner at Hawkers Asian Street Food last night and it was absolutely…read moredelicious and perfect. The decor is fun, playful, and really creates a great atmosphere. The food all comes as small plates so it's perfect for a crowd that likes to order many dishes and share everything. Our server was very friendly and even brought us a complimentary espresso martini which was so good!

Came here w some girl friends & was surprised I have never heard of this place! The service was…read moregreat, the food was decent, but the drinks were definitely not worth the price. Almost every drink we ordered we had an issue w unfortunately. The Tigers Tail was so sweet, almost unbearable -- 3/10 We ordered a martini with a twist & it tasted like a watery lemon drop (maybe our fault for ordering off menu) -- 2/10 Filthy martini -- 7/10 The overall ambiance is great! We came when there was good weather so we sat outside & overall enjoyed our time :)

A unique flavor profile for common Chinese food offerings. Food was good. Service was prompt. It's…read morelocated in a food court. Bang for your buck!

This is a pretty decent Chinese food stall located upstairs in Lexington Market. The service was…read morequick and food is affordable. I got their Bourbon Chicken and Shrimp Fried Rice. The bourbon chicken had great flavor but I did notice they skimped out on the shrimp as the staff member packed on the rice and added some shrimp on top to make it look full with shrimp but it wasn't. For the price and portion of this meal in general, it's still a great deal.

Great news--Padaek is now open on Sundays! I stopped by today, September 6, for their very first…read moreSunday opening and had another wonderful meal. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We especially enjoyed the crispy rice salad, papaya salad, and grilled meats. The dishes had the bold, authentic Lao flavors that Padaek is known for, and the portions were perfect for sharing. Since Sunday hours are brand new, not many people seem to know about them yet. If you're looking for delicious Lao food this weekend, come support this wonderful local restaurant. I'm very happy that we can now enjoy Padaek seven days a week!

I personally prefer their Laotian food over their Thai food, although there aren't as many Lao…read moreoptions. Their Thai food's just alright for me. Naem Khao Thadaeu - Crispy coconut rice salad with peanuts, lime, cilantro, scallions, and chili, served with green lettuce wraps. Easily the best thing on the menu. It's a bit pricey for something that's basically all carbs, but it's very well made. Paa Tod - Crispy fish with spicy chili-lime sauce, lemongrass, mint, dill, cilantro, onion, and tomato. I can see how the seasoning might taste unique to some people, but as a fellow Southeast Asian, I thought it's just alright. I know their buffet was discontinued for a while and only recently restarted. I'm excited that it's back because for me,. it's the best thing about this place back then.

This is the best Chinese food I've found in Northern Virginia! My sister in law recommended it--…read morethey order from here at Christmas it's that special. We had the scallion pancake, the beef chow fun and pork lo mein and even though the portions were large we finished it all because it was just that good. The atmosphere is light and airy and spacious and makes for a nice quiet meal. The staff was also fantastic, even tracking down what one of the other tables had ordered after the plates had been cleared since we thought it looked delicious (it was the lo mein and it was delicious!)

Made a dinner reservation noted it was for a birthday (nothing mentioned or done), seated in the…read morenoisiest part of the restaurant next to stacks of beer - banging dishes bussing station, kitchen noise and asked to be moved. Dumplings were tasty. Kung pao seafood, tough and chewy scallops, sauce didn't have much flavor just sugary soy and chilies with raw peanuts. Another dish had old spotted snow peas. For the expensive price of the dish we're served cheap Uncle Ben's rice - gross. Went last 3 years ago and it was amazing, won't return.

What an awesome experience and vibe Thip Khao is. I like…read morethat it's not (underline) too fancy, so you can dress for the occasion or come straight off the street (mostly) and you will be in appropriate attire. The food was absolutely phenomenal and the service was on point. I've lived in the capital area for around 20 years but we moved away a few years back and I greatly miss the international cuisine I had access to here in the city. This one gets added to that list! Will plan to visit again next time we are in the area or passing through!

Was really looking forward to this place. We didn't make reservations for a Monday because I saw…read moreearlier in the day that pretty much every time slot was open - but that was a mistake because it completely filled up by the time we were done at a museum at around 4pm. We ended up waiting over an hour but that's not their fault and this isn't reflected in my rating. In the order they came out: 1. Crispy catfish (Pad Phet Paa) - extremely disappointing. It wasn't crispy at all and the flavor was lacking. Also, there was supposed to be eggplant but we barely saw any. 2. Red coconut curry - too sweet for my liking and it wasn't spicy at all which was also a disappointment. 3. Kee Mao - this honestly was the best part of the meal but I honestly expect this dish to be solid at every restaurants. Overall, as someone from out of state, I wouldn't try this place again given this experience.

when I moved to Alex. my co-workers took me to this restaurant. The food is outstanding. But I…read moreeat here because of the staff. They are good and kind people with genuine care for others. THank you South China!

Food is delicious, and the staff is friendly. The fried foods were super fresh, not chewy like old…read morefried foods can be. We had the Sweet & Sour Combo, the Crispy Chicken, and the Szechuan Chicken, and it was all fantastic. Probably the best Chinese food I have ever had!