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Southeast Impression

4.5 (461 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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Brenda C.

I've been longing to visit this restaurant and finally had a chance to. My friends and I visited on the weekend and didn't have an issue with walk-in. We were sat and immediately greeted. Our waitress gave us recommendations and all the dishes were awesome! My favorite part....the desserts! They have a variety to choose from. Although, I was upset they didn't have mango sticky rice that day.

Chicken Cashew Stir-fried
Miranda M.

Solid 10/10 high-end restaurant! Very fast paced but service is still top-tier. Our server came and checked 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!!

Singaporean chili crab
Parth R.

This place is the real deal. You walk by thinking it is going to be just some strip mall overpriced Asian food but the internal ambiance and decor is just so cool! The staff and service were fast and friendly. The food was fantastic (and we are well versed). We enjoyed the nasi goreng, whole grilled squid, roti canai, and tamarind shrimp. But the two STARS OF THE SHOW were Beef Rendang and the Singaporean Chili Crab. Beef was "melt in your mouth" tender and the rendang curry was velvety and luxurious. The chili crab was Dungeness, pre cracked, required bibs and gloves, and has me looking fool trying to suck the claws clean. Cocktails were just iight, but can't all be hits. Well done yall!!

Nice decor
Thuy V.

Still a great place to eat. Year later and interior is still immaculate. Some dishes more of a hit than others. Hainanese chicken good. The roti good. Papaya salad wasn't the best. Good service. Great for a nicer dinner/meal but not too fancy.

Beef Pad Thai Stir-fried thin rice noodle in sweet tamarind sauce with egg, tofu, chive, bean sprout, shallot, pickled radish and peanut.

One of my favorite Asian places to dine. Not one entree will disappoint. And the ambiance (and decor) is always in theme with the season/holiday.

Pad Thai with crispy noodles added
Tony G.

This is one of the best Thai restaurants I have ever dined at! I have been here twice and the food is consistently excellent. The interior is gorgeous and they also have the option for outside seating The employees are very friendly and service is great! You really cannot go wrong with whatever dish you choose. I would suggest making a reservation because the restaurant stays busy. There is a free parking garage behind the building. I will definitely return!

KL hokkien mee
Suzie Z.

Back again for the third time! The food is absolutely Alicia's and we did family style this time round splitting it amongst 4 of us. We had the best time and were very well taken care of by Tammy (sp?). As a Singaporean this food reminds me a lot of home. One tip would be to opt for outdoor seating during summer months as indoor seating gets very loud and we couldn't hear each other well. Would come back again and again.

Braise Beef
Richard H.

Can't go wrong with this restaurant if you like Southeast Asian food. Amazing quality. Love the service. The restaurant is modern and well organized. It is worth every penny I paid for.

Salmon ceviche
Faith N.

The service was amazing! Our waitress was so sweet and knew how to take care of my grandparents and the rest of my family! We were sat in a small room for our party of 8 and it was nice and private for our birthday event. My favorite dish was the grilled squid and hainanese chicken. Everything was cooked so well and so flavorful. I especially loved the 3 sauces that came with the chicken. Can't eat to come back again!

Papaya Salad
Sanjana R.

Food is always amazing here, and the portions continue to be huge overall! Went for lunch on a weekday and the service was fast, and we got a table very quickly. Food is very flavorful and there are plenty of options on the menu. The decor here is also super pretty.

Roti Canai with Chicken Curry
Kimberly S.

A slightly elevated Southeast Asian restaurant with an elegant dining space, attentive service, and thoughtfully executed dishes. I genuinely enjoyed every dish we ordered, and I was especially glad that the flavors were not compromised by the upscale atmosphere. Each plate was presented nice and came in a satisfying portion size. I also really appreciated the menu design, especially the small flags indicating where each dish originated and sectioned in a way that was easy to read through. I recommend the papaya salad! My only comment is that it was a windy day when we dined and they had a door open. All the wind blew right to us (we were seated near the door) and I got cold during the meal.

Duck Pad Kapow
Sheran M.

4.5 stars The food here is amazing, and the portions are generous. This would have been five stars, but the nasi lemak wasn't perfect. While some pieces of the rendang melted in your mouth as expected, others were a bit too tough for my taste. The duck pad kapow was a standout, with incredible crispiness and bold flavors. Service is attentive and the staff gave us great recommendations on how to navigate the menu, especially since it was our first visit. The ambiance is very modern and feels upscale, although the prices are quite reasonable. It's a nice blend of traditional Southeast Asian elements with a modern American style.

Various main dishes - my fav was the crispy pork (bottom)
Lydia N.

I've been here a couple of times now and the food has not disappointed either times! This is one of the best places in NoVa for southeast Asian food, and their desserts are also very impressive! Some highlights were their crispy pork belly, mango sticky rice, and Pandan chiffon cake. The servers were also friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was lively - just wish I lived closer so I can visit more often!

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Some of the best food in the area. Every time it's like the most interesting exciting eating experience.

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Good food and they takes resy credit from Amex card. You can also purchase the GC. Good environment

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Is this halal?

Yes all their meat are Halal

Would the chef be able to substitute some of the dishes with tofu or vegetarian protein?Entree like Thai curries and Thai noodles.

Yes most of the dishes and all most all the curries and all but a couple of the noodle dishes is already pick your protein, in which you can pick just veggies or tofu or egg. There are a few specify seafood dishes and a duck and a lamb dish that are… 

Is it possible to get carry out in order to avoid the uncomfortably loud music?

Yes, you can! They have online ordering options for pick up and delivery. While the ambiance is fairly noisy it may not be for everyone, people do enjoy the atmosphere. I normally don't like loud restaurants but enjoyed the liveliness of the place.… 

Is meat halal?

The chicken and beef is halal

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Sisters Thai - Crispy duck ka pow

Sisters Thai

4.1(1.4k reviews)
2.2 mi•Old Town Fairfax
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We stumbled upon this little restaurant while attending the Fall Festival and were pleasantly…read moresurprised! The service was good, and the food was just as delicious as at their other location. The garden rolls were incredibly fresh, and the wonton soup was packed with shrimp and pork wontons. Lastly, our go-to dish, the Ka Pow Chicken, was right on point as always! We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town!

Thai food central! This is their second location. I think their first was in Mosaic District. This…read moreone is a little more unique because it's combined with Flore cafe and you can even order the cafe drinks while dining. Not to mention it looks almost like a store within a store. I like their drinks from the cafe but they can be very much on the sweeter side, even some of their Thai milk teas etc. My go to is the pistachio latte and with actual bits of pistachio. I've gotten some of the appetizers are easier to share with larger groups when I've come. Things like the Thai money bags ($18) which come in 6 and the spring rolls ($14) and crab ragoon ($17). The appetizer I would not order again is the chive dumplings ($15) and they weren't crispy they were more soft. They were just a little too bland for me comparatively to the others. I've been here a couple of times but always order the same entree: the duck ka prow - $35 It's a staple for me and an absolutely delicious. Good mix of crispy duck with the meat cooked well and juicy. The sauce can vary in terms of heat, but when I said mild, it was pretty mild and I wish there was more of a kick. Overall, delicious spot and good food and service. It is a bit on the pricier end.

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Sisters Thai - Ambiance- booth and window seating

Ambiance- booth and window seating

Sisters Thai - Chicken Pad Thai Noodles, Crispy Spring Rolls, Thai Iced Tea

Chicken Pad Thai Noodles, Crispy Spring Rolls, Thai Iced Tea

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Songbird - Sticky Crispy Beef

Songbird

4.3(337 reviews)
2.7 mi
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Flew into town for a concert and saw this at the top of the recommendations, very serendipitous!…read more The place has a great atmosphere from the moment you walk in, the decor has a unique kitsch and the music is a definite vibe as well, and that's before you meet the staff. The staff was friendly front to back, hostess, waitress, bar tender- friendly and knew the menu and had solid recommendations and knowledge of the menu. The food was great, we had rangoons for an appetizer, followed by their famous General Tso's and the Mongolian Combination, all delicious! Highly recommend this place if you're in the area! Shout out to Jason!

I came here with a couple of friends who live in the area. The initial vibe and aesthetic seemed…read morereally cool. I was excited for my meal and experience there. However things went downhill pretty quickly. I ordered one of their specialty cocktails, which is more expensive than most of their meals, which was just ok. The drink was pretty strong which I didn't mind but most of it was just ice and the gummy was a little stale. Overall it looked cool but didn't really justify the price. The service is really where I felt let down. The 2 friends that I came with got their food in a normal timespan but it took 20-30 minutes for me to get my food. When I asked about it (because clearly they forgot) they lied and said their kitchen was backed up and the order is being prepared. The restaurant was half empty at that point so it was a little hard to believe. Also another waiter came out 10 minutes later and said my food just started to get cooked and will be out soon. Both my friends were pretty much done with their meals by the time I got mine and I didn't get anything from the staff aside from an insincere apology and a bad excuse. For the price we paid I expected much better service and for the staff to go above and beyond when they make a mistake, which didn't happen. The food was good when it eventually did come out though so I I'll give it an extra star for that.

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Songbird - Cool bar

Cool bar

Songbird - General Tso chicken

General Tso chicken

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Kob Kun Fine Thai Cuisine - Chicken Red Curry

Kob Kun Fine Thai Cuisine

4.0(277 reviews)
1.9 mi
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Had a great experience here! The food came out quickly, and our server was very nice and attentive,…read morefrequently checking on us, cleaning the table, and refilling our water. I really enjoyed the curry seasoning in my entree, and the papaya salad was nice and limey, which I loved! We also received complimentary edamame when we walked in, which was a nice touch. Overall, a great experience with good food and service!

It's so rare that I don't like a Thai restaurant but this one definitely let me down. I wanted to…read moretry this place because it was close to where we were one Saturday evening. But the place was pretty empty, and I think I can understand why. The food here in my opinion is below average. I ordered a medium spice level Drunken Noodles with Chicken but I swear this was Extra Spicy--this is coming from a person that has a pretty high spice tolerance. Not only that, but it had a very tangy flavor to it as well. I've never had drunken noodles be this tangy. It did not taste right at all. This is one of my go to Thai dishes that I have ordered at many many restaurants. My husband got the Kob Kun Fried Rice. His dish was okay, but sort of strange. They kind of just plopped some crab on top (see pic) and didn't actually mix it into the fried rice. The crab they put on top was kind of cold, while the rest of the dish was hot. I thought that was odd. Even then it was better than my dish. So my husband, who has an higher spice tolerance than me, offered to swap dishes with me but even he could not handle it. It was spicy in a truly unenjoyable way. This sucks because I ordered a medium and they did not take that into account at all when making it. I had to do what I very rarely do--I asked if I could kindly send the dish back and I explained my issue. They were nice enough to let me order something different. I got the green curry with chicken. Sad thing is I got this mild in an effort to not have the spice issue again. However this time, my curry was completely sweet. I do actually like some spice in my thai food so this whole experience really sucked. I feel like I've made better thai curry at home, I will not be going back.

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Kob Kun Fine Thai Cuisine
Kob Kun Fine Thai Cuisine
Kob Kun Fine Thai Cuisine

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Southeast Impression - thai - Updated October 2026

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