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    Padaek

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateThai, Laotian
    Open • 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Kua Mee with Chicken
    Carmen L.

    Never having tried Laotian food, I didn't know what I was missing out on. Similar to other Southeast Asian cuisine, Padaek offers Thai dishes as well as Laotian dishes. The menu isn't extensive but there's enough to choose from for every course. For starters we chose the fried tofu (it was extra firm) and beef jerky, which came with a small portion of sticky rice and a red sauce. I would've preferred the fried tofu wasn't as firm, but it was different and passable, so we ate it. The beef jerky was very good and a good starter. For my main dish I had the Kua Nee, which is basically Pad Thai but with rice noodles. The dish was topped with scallions, egg, cilantro, and mung bean sprouts. The noodles were tossed in a sweet, brown sauce. If you're someone who likes sweet and savory, this dish is for you. My friend had a curry dish and really enjoyed it. Service was great and our server was very friendly. This is a small restaurant but not too packed, so walking up shouldn't be an issue.

    Maitrayee D.

    We ordered take out from here . After a long time having their delicious food. Just yummy . All their dishes are very well prepared and tastes very good .

    Khao Poon
    Huy B.

    This was my first time trying Laotian food and I really enjoyed everything we ordered. I heard of this place because I heard they are a sister restaurant to baan Mae and thip khao which my friends have highly recommended in DC. However, I'm a recommend this spot out of convenience and availability to the nova area and price point (relative to their dc storefronts). This place is tucked away in the corner of the plaza in falls church so even though I frequented this area before, I did not realize it was here. Service is very nice and the auntie who took our order gave us recommendations from the recommended. Food was really amazing we got the drunken noodles , the ping,naem khao thadeu, and Khoa poon. I really liked all the dishes but definitely the khao thadeu really stood out to me with its crispy texture alongside the salad though I was skeptical at first. Will definitely recommend and come again to try the other items on the menu.

    Pork Shoulder
    William H.

    It's been almost 2 years since I ate there last. Went on a Sat night and surprisingly not busy. 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?

    Moak
    Fiorella H.

    We were looking for a place that can seat 6 people for Dinner on Friday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. Since I work around the area, my friend suggested this place for us to try. I've had heard a lot of good things about the food in this place, truly lives up to the expectations. The place is small, but feels very homey and all the customers seem to be enjoying the meals they get. The weather has become colder, and hot Laotian stew sounded wonderful that night. Everything that we ordered was great, of course some were stellar than others, but mainly because most of the dishes were ordered to be pescatarian and veggie. We started with the Naem Khao Thadeau, which is a crispy coconut rice salad with peanuts, scallions, lime and chili, we had it with tofu and it was wonderful because the tofu provided some nice textures that allowed the start of the dish the coconut rice to shine! I it was a pretty big salad, everyone had at least one full lettuce wrap portion of it! Everyone, except me had Sai Qua, the herbal pork sausage, usually I don't feel too bad for not having certain meat dishes, but I was very envious because it looked great! (And they confirmed it tastes amazing! Spicy and rich!). The whole table also shared the Chuen Taohu, spicy crispy tofu tossed in a tamarind sauce, sweet tangy and spicy! It's definitely milder than the Drunken Noodle Tofu, which in comparison to the appetizer, felt like the tofu needed to soak a little bit more with the spicy marinated, but I understand the chunks of tofu might help sooth the spiciness level of that dish! From the noodles dishes, the Pad Thai was probably my favorite! I love that the sauces caramelized beautifully the tofu and the thin noodles! I feel like most of the pad Thai are just too sweet because they add to much sugar instead of letting the actual fish sauce and dark soy sauce to caramelize in the actual wok! The Moak Catfish (a Laotian staple) is definitely one of the best fish dishes I've had in the DMV! The catfish is steamed inside banana leaves with lemongrass, wood ear mushrooms and coconut milk with curry, so tender, aromatic and the dish has so many textures from the mushrooms and the fresh dill they add! It's definitely a different flavor compared to the rest of the dishes we ordered! As for their Laotian Stew, Tofu Awk, was all I wanted on a cold winter night! Light brothy stew! It's so cozy and feels so rich at the same time! I can't wait to come back, and probably just order the same stuff because all the things we got were 10/10 (maybe the drunken noodles were a 8/10 for

    Pad Thai
    Klara C.

    Small parking lot in a shopping center but we came here on a Tuesday night and didn't have any issues with parking. I ordered the Singha beer which was really crisp, light and refreshing. For our appetizer, we opted to split the Naem Khao Thadeau (Crispy Rice Salad). You can pick between sour pork or tofu and we opted for the Pork. I chose this based off of other reviews and this was by far the most mentioned dish and it didn't disappoint. One my of my friends who come here often actually usually gets this for her main dish. Definitely recommend. For my entree, I ordered the Khao Poon (Red Coconut Curry Noodle Soup) with Shrimp. This was incredibly flavorful and I loved the noodles and the soup. My friend ordered the Gaeng Keow Wan (Green Curry) that looked good. My other friend ordered the Pad Thai with tofu. The pad Thai was very flavorful but the tofu was a little too firm and not crispy, just very firm which seemed a little strange to me. Overall great food and decent service. It was quiet at first but started to fill up a little bit. Food is pretty quick but definitely recommend and would absolutely come back to try other dishes!

    Vivian Z.

    food: love that the menu has options for both Thai and Laotian! I tried one of the Laotian noodle dishes (khao Mee) which is noodles in red curry with bean sprouts and cabbages. This dish had amazing flavor and was a fairly large dish which I appreciate given the price. I do wish there was a little more variety in veggies & meat (I got the chicken option). There's others options on the menu as well such as rice, curry, & app / sides. Service: there's a small dining room inside and service was good & food came out fast. Parking: a small parking lot is next to it or you can park at the top that is shared within the plaza. Overall great place and would come back to try other items in the menu.

    Gilbert G.

    Great option for Laotian/Thai cuisine in Falls Church in the Seven Corners area (near the Home Depot)! I stopped by here in mid-December 2024 to pickup some takeout dishes. The waitstaff was helpful as I placed my order in the restaurant before asking me to wait for 15 minutes. Padaek has a pleasant interior, but feels a little worn since it's been around for a decade. Lots of pluses. First, the crispy rice salad (with sour pork) is phenomenal and will wow anyone. Second, my sons enjoyed the crispy basil chicken and pad-see-ew with beef. Since my last visit here was in 2019, one downside is that prices felt a bit higher than I had anticipated ($18-$21 per dish), but I think all restaurant prices have increased since 2022. Overall, if you'd like to treat your family to a bit of Laotian/Thai food, this is an awesome place for takeout or dining-in!

    Naem Khao Thadaeu
    Katrina D.

    Been a handful of times for carry out and dining. Most recently lunch. Crispy coconut rice salad was super tasty- even the leftovers. Usually get the Khao Poon, Taohu Tu (crispy tofu), and papaya salad. Always enjoy everything but think the price is a tad steep (used to Bay Area prices... still not used to the DMV). Other than that- service is good. Ambiance accommodates casual eating solo or having a laid back meal. Never any issues with takeout from online ordering either.

    Grilled pork
    Phuong Dung N.

    Great place for Lao/Thai food. Friendly staff and quick service. The grilled pork was exceptional. Sticky rice was a little dry. Khao poon was okay but thr portion was big. Very fulfilling meal in terms of quality and quantity. Lovely decoration inside!

    Sausage appetizer
    Boris W.

    I totally forgot the names of the dishes but my friend and I had two entrees and an appetizer. The taste was amazing and the prices were reasonable! The service was also great! The appetizer was a pork sausage dish with an awesome savory sauce. The appetizer came with sticky rice. The pork and sticky rice complemented each other well! This appetizer is 5/5. I took a bite of the fish from my friend's dish and thought it was amazing. I loved the flavor of the fish and the soup and the spices mixed within! My sweet and tangy beef dish with peppers and onion was a tad bit too oily. However, the overall taste of the dish was still good. This dish came with regular jasmine rice. I believe the total before tip was around $40-45. My friend and I both thought this little restaurant deserves a resounding five outta five. We'll definitely go back!

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    Ask the Community - Padaek

    Can we bring the lunch buffet back with any price?

    I second!!

    Is the lunch buffet back?

    As of today 3/9/2022 when I called to ask if their lunch buffet was back, they said "We no longer have the lunch buffet". I am a little sad but that still will not prevent me from going back. I still believe this is the best Laotian restaurant… 

    Any clarification on if the reopened dine-in lunch is buffet?

    Just called them. Buffet is still closed due to COVID.

    Any update/newbs when Dine in lunch buffet will resume?

    They said that will star dine in this weekend and evaluate the situation

    Are they still doing the buffet during the pandemic?

    As of 2 weeks ago they are take-out only

    What are the Vegan options?

    There are many vegan options, and they are indicated as vegetarian or vegan on the menu. Many of the dishes have an option to choose the protein, including tofu. Dishes that are made with fish sauce can be requested to omit.

    Do they still have buffet?

    Yes, only during the weekdays (lunch buffet)

    What is the Buffet price on weekdays?

    According to Tj T. (review 3/8/2014), "The $12.95 buffet that seemed like a good deal wasn't worth the time spent sick!" The price may have gone up since the, or perhaps, given the circumstances cited by Tj T., gone down.

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    Thip Khao - Fried rice Kua Khao Jaew Bong

    Thip Khao

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    7.8 mi•Columbia Heights
    •$$

    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.

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    Padaek - Arlington - crab noodles

    Padaek - Arlington

    4.4(168 reviews)
    4.7 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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    Mae Ornnit Thai Kitchen - Khao Soi with grilled steak

    Mae Ornnit Thai Kitchen

    4.5(156 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    Unassuming Thai spot that's within shopping center. My…read morefriends and I ate here for a weekday dinner. We had a variety of drinks (some alcoholic). Those were all really good. My friend who isn't typically a fan of thai tea really liked Mae Ornnit's version, because it wasn't that sweet. We also liked the strawberry smoothie! Some of our food favorites were the moo ping with sticky rice as an appetizer. The pork marinade was really good! The crispy chicken with green curry was also delicious. The chicken had a great crisp, and it wasn't an overwhelming amount of green curry. The volcano tom yum dish using Mama instant noodles was a visually stunning dish. It was also tasty, served with a lot of seafood. The Mama cup was repurposed to hold veggies. I kind of wished there were more seasoning or some sauce with the veggies because they were a bit dry, but we mixed it in with the noodles, so no biggie. We devoured the mango sticky rice, that was about $9. We should've ordered 2 of those to share amongst us 4. The mango was perfectly ripe and delicious!!! Very friendly staff who checked on us often, despite being really busy (on a Tuesday night!!) I'd come back here to enjoy comfort Thai dishes and Isan-style Thai food.

    Have eaten here several times now so I am more than confident in my review!…read more I have picked up once so I was able to see the fun decor of the place and the other times were all delivery so I have not properly sat down for a dinner. FOOD We have ordered a wide range of apps, soup, noodles, curry, and veggie dishes as well as mango sticky rice. The flavors were all on point & delish and you can adjust your spice level, which I like because I am all about the Thai spicy! The only thing I would not suggest is getting the mango sticky rice to go because it ends ups mush, stuck together like its name, lol, but it's just not good like that. Great vibe, fun spot, yummy food! As always peeps, support your local small biz! Cheers!

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    Crispy Duck Kapow - for limited time only

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    Baan Siam

    Baan Siam

    4.5(733 reviews)
    7.6 mi
    •$$

    This meal was absolutely delicious! While in DC for a nearby convention, my friends and I were…read morecraving Thai food and came across this restaurant, and I'm so glad we did! The service was great, and the restaurant itself was really pretty and had such a nice atmosphere. We all got the mango frozen cocktails, and they were AMAZING; so refreshing, and honestly the perfect pairing with the food. Everyone in our group ordered something different, and everything we tried was so good. I got the Thai vermicelli, and it was absolutely delicious! I also got to try some of my friends' dishes, and everything was flavorful and really well done. I'm usually pretty nitpicky when it comes to coconut curry sauces, but it was so perfectly balanced and flavorful. It was easily some of the best Thai food I've had in the DMV (honestly!). No complaints whatsoever. I'll definitely be returning next time I'm in the area! :)

    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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    Dolan Uyghur Restaurant

    Dolan Uyghur Restaurant

    4.2(611 reviews)
    6.8 mi•Cleveland Park
    •$$

    My first time trying Uyghur food- everything was delicious! So many great options for vegetarians…read more We got the: - Kawa Goshnan (fried bread stuffed with butternut squash, onions, red and green bell peppers): So good! Loved the flakiness of the dough and subtle sweetness of the veggies. - Korma chop (fried noodles with chives, onions, red bell peppers, and tofu): Noodles had a nice chewy texture. I got the Hot spice level and wish I'd gone down a level to get a better taste of the dish's original sauce. - Mango doghap: Reminded me of mango lassi. Not too sweet and pleasantly tangy. The desserts, though, were maybe my favorite part of the meal. All had the perfect amount of sweetness: - Kazandibi (Turkish milk pudding with a caramelized, slightly burnt bottom layer): Really liked this pudding. - Honey cake: Ugh the honey with the soft cake with the whipped cream = actual heaven. - Dolan cake (Homemade puffed pastry with Walnuts, Buttery cream filling, and a Chocolate drizzle): Also really good! Very different than the other desserts given the crunchiness and butteriness from the puff pastry and walnuts. Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance is really nice, I enjoyed viewing the traditional art pieces. Also, super convenient because it's literally right next to the Red metro line. 10/10 would recommend!

    If I lived closer, I would come here quite often. I really enjoyed my evening here. After my meal,…read moreI ordered a samsa to go for tomorrow's breakfast. The staff are very friendly and attentive. There is Uyghur art of different types throughout the restaurant, which has two levels. I ordered two different samsas (beef and pumpkin) and korma with lamb. The pumpkin one tastes as good as it smells. What a yummy and comfort treat. The beef begins with a subtle flavor and then builds with every bite. I asked for medium heat on my korma (the noodle dish). It was delicious and spicy. I hope to try the Dolan pot of tea, if I am blessed to be in this area again. Dinner was truly lovely.

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    Chicken and Lamb Kebab

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    Sang on Wheels - Drunken noodles and dumplings

    Sang on Wheels

    3.7(119 reviews)
    7.2 mi•Van Ness/Forest Hills
    •$

    Their drunken noodles were superb. They had an excellent smoky flavour. The dumplings were simply…read moredelicious.

    I've sang in a lot of places, in pubs, clubs, bars, coffee shops, bookstores, malls, outdoor…read morefestivals, streets, subways, you name it. But unlike James Corden, I've never Sang On Wheels. This food truck, though, has. What to get: whatever she gives you. That's not just for this truck but general advice for life. Amazing service from a woman that really cares and will stuff your box (so to speak) full of all kinds of crazy wild food. The service definitely gets a 5. The prices and food are a 4. They are good but not amazing. You get a ton of food, including meatballs and drunken noodles and all sorts of other weird stuff. It's all good but none of it was like, omg wow I can't wait to come back. The Thai Tea Bubble Tea was pretty yum, but the bubbles in it were not so fresh at all. I'd have enjoyed it more if I had ordered it without bubbles. Overall a great experience. My first food in DC after driving non stop from Pittsburgh, where I had just driven to from Buffalo. A crazy long drive which ended in me eating a ton of food from this truck and so it will always be a really positive memory for me. But if you've already tried it and enjoyed it, then I just Sang to the choir. Wheeeeeelllllls... I better be going. I have to talk to my friends from Ireland, Scotland, and Wheels.

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