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    Aisha F.

    Beautiful outdoor seating area, great food and cocktails, reasonably priced! I've never had Laotian food before but already knew I would love it because nothing Southeast Asian taste bad. Whatever you do, get the rock fish dish. The presentation was as good as the taste. Our two appetizers (grilled pork shoulder and mieng mhong) were also phenomenal. The soft crab dish was a no for me. BUT everything else was so good that I didn't even care.

    Chive Cake, Spring rolls
    Jamie C.

    Got to sit on the patio and perfect weather. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We loved the crispy chive cakes and the sauce that cake with it. The spring rolls were also great and not too oily. There's a wide selection of mocktails and mine was made with lychee and tasted very refreshing. My entree was a beef and mushroom stir fry with rice. The meat was cooked well and I enjoy the savory sauce. My partner had the tofu orm and liked how the tofu was cooked but noted the soup is quite spicy. I had a little of the broth and agreed it is flavorful but very spicy. I will definitely come back again to try more items.

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    Young K.

    Pretty good service. Our waitress was super cool and dealt with my friends' high maintenance in a professional manner and laughed at his jokes. I really loved the Suki, I asked for more chili paste and it was really good. The papaya salad wasn't spicy at all. Also, they don't give you any chopsticks, just forks. There is only street parking so make sure you have a good 10 min if you made a reservation.

    Mlu D.

    The place was clean, not too crowded, and the staff were really friendly. I also liked that they take Apple Pay, small thing, but super convenient when youre out and about. The chive cake was actually the surprise favorite for me. It was really good, especially with the sauce. The beef was a little overcooked in my opinion, but still tasted good overall. Definitely a spot worth trying.

    Gloria M.

    I came in with a large group and we ordered several dishes, everything I tried was amazing. The chicken fried rice and curry were stand out dishes. There is a large outdoor seating space, which is lovely and service was attentive. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city.

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    Fatu D.

    Some of the best calamari I have ever had in my life! The added peppers, onions, and sauce provides a unique taste compared to the usual fried calamari. The portion sizes are also huge and filling. If I did not have my friend to split my order with, I would have for sure taken a portion home for later. The service was prompt and caring. The waiter provided some great recommendations. The wok noodles were flavorful and the suki, my friend was thoroughly impressed by! The food is for sure a 10/10. The ambiance is a little upscale with intriguing decor. Be aware that a 20% fee is added to all checks, so additional tipping is optional. Laos in town will be seeing me again for sure.

    Be N.

    Love the atmosphere. Such a beautiful place! Staff was very welcoming. Wonderful service. I like that they have outdoor seating options. Food: Phở - it was ok and broth was too sweet for us Herb sausage - it was good Chicken fried rice- my hubby really like it. It was good for me.

    Crispy Chicken Rice
    Sehar M.

    We came here after an arts and craft studio nearby. We were quickly seated, although service was slightly slow. It may have been a busy day though and we did come slightly after the usual lunch times. We were seated close to other people though we could hear each other well. We ended up sharing a bunch of items, including the chicken curry, tofu and noodles. Everything was very good and unique. I particularly loved the noodles and curry. For anyone who is looking to come here, definitely do to try some unique foods.

    Alex L.

    Lovely place, you don't expect to have the opportunity to try authentic Laotian food everyday in the US but you can do so in DC, this restaurant is featured on Michelin's list for 5-6 straight years, and there is so much indoor/outdoor seating that we didn't need to make a reservation ahead of time or wait for a long time before getting seated even for a Saturday dinner. The Laotian food tastes very similar to Thai cuisine. The dishes are beautifully presented and rife with flavors. Although my favorite part, also unique to Laotian cuisine, is the sticky rice. I just love the texture of it and especially if you make a rice ball with it, and dip it into the chicken curry soup to soak up the flavor, it tastes just amazing! Overall food: 8.5/10 Ambience: 8.5/10 Overall: 8.5/10

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    Gianina M.

    I have never had Laotian food so decided to try it my first night visiting Washington DC. The place has a great location and beautifully decorated. The vibe was so welcoming from the outside tables all the way to the inside decor, including the bathrooms. We came in on a Monday night and it was kind of busy, but we got seated fast and our waiter promptly greeted us. We ordered Jazmin Tea and a Cocktail called Banana Lagoon, very refreshing with the touch of mint. For food we ordered the Rockfish and Duck dish. We decided not to order appetizers because each dish looked quite big. What an amazing explosion of flavors. Duck was super tender and perfectly paired with a Thai Basil Salad. My husband's Fish was extremely delicious and tasty and nicely deocorated. Everything was perfect!

    Evan P.

    Phenomenal all around! Came here for lunch and loved the decor, great service, and array of options and flavors! They have a nice outdoor patio and spacious indoors with their Michelin recognitions subtly displayed and Laotian designs. Service was quick and friendly with great recommendations. The food was well-priced, well portioned, and full of flavors for different palates. The mango salad was a great mix of sweet and spicy and the pork shoulder is a must. Looking forward to coming back for more and to try their cocktails!

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    Divine S.

    This was my first time trying Laotian cuisine, and it was amazing! I went for dinner with my cousin, and the food and vibe did not disappoint. Starting with our appetizer, we ordered the crispy chive cake, and I highly recommend trying it. It was perfectly crispy and paired wonderfully with the dipping sauce. I ordered the Century Pearl mocktail, which complemented my meal nicely. It features a refreshing blend of lychee, clove, ginger, and lemon flavors. Then, I chose the Pad Puu, a soft-shell crab served with yellow curry. The crab was crispy, and the rich, flavorful curry brought everything together beautifully. The Cylon Tea Sponge Cake was sooo good that we had to order another cylon tea slice and the strawberry cheesecake slices of to go! While the food was fantastic, our server was a bit heavy-handed throughout the meal. The water pitcher and a few other items were placed down quite hard, which came across as abrupt. The service wasn't bad overall, but a gentler approach would have made the experience more enjoyable. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I look forward to coming back to try more dishes.

    Vi L.

    The best Asian food in general and especially the best of the best Lao food in the US. I have tried so many Lao restaurants in CA and other states I have visited, but this restaurant is the best. The service is 5 stars, their staff is super nice and very professional. The atmosphere is very friendly but also elegant. Their food is 10/10.

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    Baan Mae - Hua poi - PHENOMENAL

    Baan Mae

    4.6(89 reviews)
    1.2 miShaw

    Sakoo- tasted like a mochi and spring roll cross over. The filling is a savory peanut sauce…read more Imagine eating a pan fried summer roll with the dipping sauce wrapped inside. Delightful Gaeng dang curry- yummy yellow curry. It was umami, salty, and there was a touch of spice from the chili oil drizzled on top. I thought the kick of spice was unique and made the dish Pad see eaw- this was also done well. The noodles had a great chewy texture. It was not too salty either I would give it a 4.5

    I'm always excited for Lao food, and Baan Mae did not disappoint! I came here with a friend for a…read morebirthday dinner. Even though they are pescatarian, there were still plenty of options on the menu for both of us. We started with Thai green teas, the Sakoo, and the Enoki--both starters were delicious. For mains, we shared the Fried Catfish Laab and the Pad See Eaw with Shrimp. Both were delicious, though I preferred the flavorful laab while my friend loved the Pad See Eaw. My only minor critique was the sticky rice; it was a bit too soft and stuck to my fingers. That said, the Jeow Bong I ordered on the side was incredible. I'll definitely be stopping by often to grab some to go for my home-cooked meals! I'll be dipping everything with Jeow Bong! As someone who grew up eating Lao food, I can confidently say this is the real deal. The space is very small and intimate. We were practically sharing conversations with the table next to us, so I highly recommend making a reservation

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    Interior Bar

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    Eat A Lao - Cry Baby Noodles

    Eat A Lao

    4.5(159 reviews)
    13.3 mi
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    Pro: moderate size parking lot, clean interior, friendly staff,…read more Con: none. Was looking for a restaurant to try in the Rockville area so, I was sifting through google and happen to find this restaurant. The parking lot is shared by many restaurants but it moderate size so no issue finding a parking space. Upon entering on a Monday at noon time for lunch we were seated fairly quickly. The interior was very clean and modern with nice music playing in the background. We decided to skip the appetizers and instead ordered three entrees which were the boat noodle soup, chicken pad thai, and the crab fried rice. For the boat noodle it had medium spice but don't let that fool you. The first sip of broth had me coughing and birth was flavorful. The pad Thai had a good flavor but the best pad Thai will always be at mi lay cay in Wheaton. Crab fried rice had good portion size and flavor also good. All in all, had a good experience here and would recommend anyone to come and try this place. Will be back in the future to try the different variety of dishes.

    I enjoyed Over My Dead Body (fried tilapia) and how it also comes with veggies and a bowl of rice…read more They also deep fry some of the rice which makes you think there's extra fish fillets in there. The Little Hanoi was interesting. I didn't enjoy it much. The Laotian papaya salad was good, but it was overly salty and saucy. I came on a Friday (a day before the holiday) and they didn't have AC, so it was hot inside. The ambiance is also pretty dimmed and mostly using natural lighting. It is a pretty busy restaurant I'd say for being in the corner/back of the shopping center.

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    La La La Longan

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    Baan Siam

    Baan Siam

    4.5(725 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    This Thai restaurant is the best in the city. Their food is consistently flavorful, fresh, and…read moredelicious. The service is timely and effective. Plus, the ambience is a mix of relaxation and class. I ordered the Lychee Martini to start, followed by the Tom Yum Fried Rice with Shrimp. It was cold, fresh, and so flavorful. Plus, it packed a punch. Although I normally eat the pork belly with fried rice, I decided to go with the Tom Yum Fried Rice with Shrimp, which did not disappoint. The freshness and spicy/sour flavors really delight the pallet. Plus, the pepper tray provides vinegar and hot sauces to supplement, if needed. The owner not only cares about the quality of the food in this restaurant, but about his customers and the community. I haven't visited for a while, and the staff still remembered my standard order. That attention to detail is something that makes people feel appreciated and want to come back again and again. Kudos to Baan Siam for their success year over year!

    Amazing Thai food at this restaurant. Got the green mango Salad, chicken wings, khao soi, and beef…read morecurry. The mango salad was delicious, I could eat that all day. The khao soi had good flavor, and it came with rice. The chicken wings were for my son, he said they were the best wings he's ever had. The beef curry had good flavor, but the beef was a bit overcooked. Service was a little bit of a miss. When the waiter first came, he asked us for our food order. However, we wanted to order drinks first. I was able to order my cocktail, however, the waiter left before anyone else at my table could speak to order a beverage. Food came out very quickly. This is not the type of place where you would want to enjoy drinks and food over a period of time. However, if you are super hungry, your food will definitely get to you quickly. Restaurant was crowded, but not super loud. Overall, I would come back for the food, I just wish that I could have more time to enjoy my restaurant experience.

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    Bar seating

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    Coconut soup- divine!

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    Padaek - Tum Lao

    Padaek

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    8.3 mi
    $$

    Loved Padaek. The service was friendly and thoughtful. Our server made great suggestions. We…read moreordered all kinds of dishes. The kra prow and the Burmese tea salad stood out the most. Flavors are authentic and the perfect balance of sweet spicy and sour. They also serve delicious cocktails. I had a tamarind cocktail which was to die for.

    It's been almost 2 years since I ate there last. Went on a Sat night and surprisingly not busy…read more Guessing the extreme cold made everyone stay home. We got the crunchy rice with sour pork (naem khao thadaeu), pork shoulder (ping), fried catfish (patod), chicken pad thai (kua mee), and warm coconut milky dessert (bua loy). All the dishes were delicious but a bit more salty than Thai. Feels like a lot of fish sauces in all the dishes. The crunchy rice came with lettuce but ours were not the best lettuce. The fried catfish were nicely fried with a perfect coating. Definitely a dish to get. The pork shoulder is another dish to get. Nicely seasoned with sticky rice. Their version of pad thai is uniquely different than Thai. A bit more sweet but the lime makes it better. Wife wanted to try bua loy dessert. It is a warm sweet dessert that balanced out all the salty flavors of the dishes. Something to try as well. Flavor are still the same. The dishes we order were too much for 2 of us. My only complaint was the restaurant smelled like smoke when we walked in. Not the kind where there was a fire in the kitchen but more like someone smoking in the kitchen?

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    Padaek - Crispy Basil with Catfish

    Crispy Basil with Catfish

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    Padaek - Arlington - crab noodles

    Padaek - Arlington

    4.4(165 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    Took an extended walk a few weeks ago to check this place out before getting groceries, as it's…read moresupposedly some of the best Thai in South Arlington and had to verify that. Was seated by a delightful young lady, and found the decor and layout to be quite pleasing; modest by elegant. As for the fare, it was indeed quite worth the walk. Ordered a bowl of Tom Yum and the Pad Thai Mun Goong. The Tom Yum was solid and quite flavorful, a flux of tangy lemongrass with the oniony sweetness of steeped scallions, and enoki mushrooms to provide some heartiness. The Pad Thai Mun Goong was a chef specialty pad Thai made with stir fried rice noodle, prawns shrimp tomalley oil (a crucial element for this version), egg and bean sprouts, naturally topped with green onions, peanuts and a lime for squeezing, and this also was quite phenomenal. Savory, sweet, a little tingle of sourness from the citrus in the mid-palate, and the juicy, briny shrimp balancing the dense carbs and rich flavorful sauce. All-in-all, I was well pleased this visit. As this is Padaek's second location, I hope they don't expand too much further/quickly and compromise on quality.

    My food was good but it could use some improvement…read more Naem Khao Todd - served cold and I didn't like that, not even the meat was warm, nor the rice - it came out almost instantly - delicious flavorful - $19 Piing - it looked like an appetizer when it came out - the presentation was boring - needed more pickled cucumber - the toasted rice sauce was good - meat was chewy and took a while to break down Atmosphere - I don't know if they had the air on, but it was raining and they had a floor fan blowing, because it was hot and humid inside which made for a slightly uncomfortable dining experience - free parking in lot of shopping center which is a plus for Arlington I don't plan on returning.

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    Main dining area

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    Gaeng Hang Lay

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    Unconventional Diner - Lebanese Fried Rice

    Unconventional Diner

    4.4(3.5k reviews)
    1.2 miShaw, Downtown
    $$

    Yep. If you're reading this, you should just make that reservation and go... and yes, I would…read morerecommend a reservation because this place is pop-u-lar, and I see why. The space itself is bright and airy and a bit on the noisy side. But the service was very good, and the food was served quite quickly. I've been on a shakshuka kick lately, so I opted for the the Sweet Potato Shakshuka, which is described as: Sweet Potato Curry, with Chickpeas and Sunny Eggs with a the chicken add-on - gotta get that protein in, after all. This was one of the most unique shakshukas I'd ever had... It literally tasted like a curry dish you might get at your local Indian restaurant, with a bit of a brunch flair to it. The curry itself had a wee bit of spice and was a bit sweet - but that could have been from the sweet potatoes. The chicken was served in a bowl on the side, which felt a bit... odd... I would've expected it to be incorporated into the main dish. It was kind of bland and a bit lukewarm, so I don't know that I'd order that again... but I would definitely order this again!

    The good: the restaurant is definitely clean and our food came out quickly. The chicken and waffles…read morewere really good! I enjoyed the cornbread waffles and the sauces they game with. The meh: they didn't have space for strollers or have high chairs. They only offered a booster that doesn't have straps. My baby is a wiggler and high chairs are a must when we go out to eat

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    Space is large, bright, and contemporary. Reservations recommended.

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