It was soooo good. Everything was so flavorful, so fresh and overall excellent. We tried the fresh rolls, honestly they were probably the best I have ever had. Chicken satay, very good. Sambal red snapper and pan seared salmon. They were both so good and I would order them both again. I can't wait to go again and the only problem is I will be torn about ordering the great dishes I had last time or trying something new! read more

4.5 stars! Very pretty and modern and fancy. The staff were very friendly and attentive! I think I would mainly come back for specifically Singaporean food and possibly Malaysian. It's a bit pricey here, and I think I could get just as good Thai food somewhere else cheaper. The other stuff are harder to find in this area. My friend and I split the Roti Canai, Char Kway Teow, and Curry Laksa. All were very delicious and filling. I would get them all again!! read more

This is an upscale Malaysian and Singapore restaurant. Ambiance and service are top notched. The prices are little higher but they do use a high quality ingredients and generous portion. We tried their nasi lemak, soft shell crab, tamarind shrimp and. Sambal veggies. Overall the nasi lemak has good sambal but I won't not get it with the fried chicken. The tamarind shrimp is amazing and our favorite. We would come back again read more

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I grew up in Singapore, and this is the best restaurant in the DMV and arguably on the east coast that serves Singapore/Malaysian style foods. The service is top notch with the server checking in every now and then. Make sure you make a reservation on rest to ensure you get a table! My wife and I were there at 1.30pm on sat and we still had to wait. The Hainan chicken and their chili sauce is the highlight. Excellent chicken, well marinated and the chili really reminds me of the flavors of home. The chicken satay is amazing for US standards. It's probably the average standard I can get in Singapore. The laksa soup is legit, probably above average compared to what you can get in Singapore, and that's saying a lot. Their noodles are not good but the soup, wow! Roti canai is very good too, just the right balance between crispy and soft. Cons: this place is expensive, comparable to the izakaya next door, around $25 per entree on average. You do get what you pay for and it beats going up to NYC or flying back to Singapore for a proper meal. A 10/10 restaurant for Singaporean food. I will be back! read more

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This restaurant is beautiful and airy, has a large menu, and great service. Everyone was super nice and we enjoyed everything we tried. My husband said it was the best noodle dish he has ever had. There are about a dozen more things we want to try, so we will be back soon! read more

Southeast Impression - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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The food, service, and atmosphere here is so clean, green and lovely. I came here early in the afternoon around 445 to order takeout, but decided to sit at the bar and have a drink rather than call my order in. Since this is a new restaurant I have ordered from here once before, but I wasn't familiar with all the dishes so I wanted to get a good idea of the menu I said at the bar and the bartender was amazing. I had a salted egg cream, Thai tea martini, and it was fantastic. It was a lot better than a espresso martini because it was lighter and not bitter. We had the duck curry, the roti, and other noodle dishes. The roti is fantastic. I cannot recommend it enough. I really hope this place does well. It was quite delicious and I'm looking forward to coming again. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in the DMV area! I've frequented Southeast Impression a few times and my favorite items that I keep reordering are the tamarind shrimp, spicy vermicelli salad & the coconut jackfruit ice cream. Some things I've tried in the past: Red Curry- 4.5/5 Hainan Chicken- 3/5 Tom Yum- 5/5 Chicken Kapow- 4/5 Beef Kapow- 4.5/5 Spicy Vermicelli- 5/5 Coconut Jackfruit Ice Cream- 5/5 Tamarind Shrimp- 5/5 Pandan Crème Brûlée- 5/5 Duck Wrap- 3/5 The coconut jackfruit ice cream alone is what makes us come back so frequently! It's such a unique and refreshing dessert!! read more

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I wish I can put 6 starts. Never had anything like it. Mango stick rice is a MUSTTTTTTT read more

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Four of us went to celebrate a birthday recently. We were able to order all sorts of dishes to try starting from the Migoreng to the Pineapple fried rice. Everything was so good!! The only thing that was a little too salty was the beef randang but the coconut rice paired so well with it. I think I might have been obsessed with the coconut rice... LOL They had pretty cocktails and mocktails. Just try this place. It's worth. Who doesn't appreciate South East Asian flavors? read more

First of all, I encourage yall to get a reservation. When I tried to eat here before they were completely booked up. And trust me, you're gonna wanna eat here. The place has good ambiance lighting, retro rattan chairs and cool decor. Service was excellent, we were checked on just enough, not too much or too little. We were there to celebrate so we indulged more than usual: on top of entrees we got drinks, apps and a dessert. I went for the tamarind old fashioned. I found it a bit disappointing, I couldn't really taste the zing of the tamarind, but other than that it was an excellent old fashioned. We got the grilled duck larb and chicken heart skewers for appetizers. Both were delicious. For entrees we got the tamarind shrimp (my husbands choice and very tasty) and Singapore chili crab (my choice and so flavorful! Dreamt about the left overs all day today then came home and ate them!). For dessert we shared the pandan crème brûlée which was about as good as a dessert can get. I honestly can't wait to come here again. I LOVED everything we ordered and want to try more. read more

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Incredible!!!! None of us (7) had any complaints. They definitely get busy so make sure you call ahead. We were there at opening and people were pouring in behind us (on a Saturday) and most didn't have any so they started a small wait without one. You will see why whether from my review or from going on in yourself. The service was absolutely impressive. Even though the restaurant was pouring in more and more with customers our server still never missed a beat from drink refills to making sure if we needed anything from her. Our appetizers were incredible and EVERY SINGLE one of them including our MEALS came out fresh, beautiful, crave-worthy, AMAZING and as authentic as they could be!!!! I'll tell you even as being as picky as I am tried a little bit of them and was surprisingly impressed . Keep up the amazing work!!!! It's a new staple in our lives! read more

This is my new favorite restaurant in Fairfax City! I went to this restaurant for the first time Saturday night with a friend and was impressed with the excellent service the staff provided at the bar! We didn't have to wait to get served which was a nice surprise as they were very busy with the dinner rush. The bartenders were very knowledgeable about the menu and they gave us great recommendations for cocktails, appetizers and entrees! We ordered so much food as all of their menu choices were excellent it was like we were in Asia on vacation! It was also really great to wear casual attire. Peggy was one of the bartenders and she was delightful. I can't wait to go back soon for their happy hour specials with my friends and family! Thank you for reading my review and I hope you will enjoy dining there too! read more

Southeast Impression - Roti Appetizer - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

ordered: roti canai, chive pancakes, curry laksa, sambal stir fry, hainan chicken rice upscale restaurant in NoVA that offers flavors from Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore! there are over a hundred dishes on their menu, so it was hard to narrow it down to a few. our server was super attentive and simply the best. the hainan chicken was tender and served with ginger rice and an array of sauces. the sambal stir fry had shrimp, eggplant, okra, and onion. the sambal wasn't too spicy, and they were generous with the shrimp they put in. i'd skip on ordering the chive pancake tho, it doesn't honestly do a traditional scallion pancake justice. overall, i'm very IMPRESSED @eatwamburger on instagram read more

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I've tried this place a couple of times, and sometimes the food was really great and some days just okay. I like their fried rice and Hainanese chicken. It tastes good and satisfies my random cravings. The place can get very loud so it'll be hard to catch up with a large party, but if you have 3-4 people it may be easier to hear each other. The vibes are casual but nice, and the service was also okay! They can get pretty busy so some days I got excellent service and other days it was a little harder to get their attention. read more

Delicious and I cannot wait to go back! A friend suggested to go here for dinner and I am so glad we did! The first thing I noticed while walking in is that the restaurant is beautiful. The interior was modern and I loved the warm lighting. It was a perfect setting for friends or even an intimate dinner with a partner. I first ordered a Thai Iced Tea for my drink. I'm going to be honest and say that I did not like it. I have had many thai iced teas in my lifetime and this one was just not good. Very little tea flavor, I do not think they used condensed milk because it just tasted like watered milk. I would just pass on this item if I were you. Otherwise, everything else was delicious. For an appetizer I got the Fresh Rolls. Super light and aromatic. Great way to start off a meal and the sweet chili sauce was great. For my main entree I got the Mee Goreng. I wasn't sure what to expect because all I pictured in my head was the instant noodle but it was far from! Flavor was tasty, nice and savory. I could've finished the whole plate if I wasn't getting full. The noodles were the perfect texture and the fried egg was a great addition to the plate. Lastly, for dessert I got the Pandan Castella Cake. This was soo good and I wished I could've eaten another slice. Super soft, subtle pandan flavors and they were so smart to pair it with bits of pomegranate seeds to give a bit of tartness. Overall, a wonderful experience! read more

Southeast Impression - Mee Goreng - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

My dad has literally been to this restaurant 7 times in one month lol we love the chili crab, sea bass, Tom yum soup, and the shrimp dish. It's a little pricey but I feel like it's worth going to compared to other really expensive restaurants. The ambience and decor is also really comforting and well done. read more

What a pleasant surprise on our visit to Fairfax! My brother and sister-in-law live close by and we were looking for a place to have dinner. Shout out to Yelp reviews because it never disappoints. I appreciated every little detail at the restaurant. From the elephant handle bars on the entrance doors, the beautiful furniture and dining ware that was used, to the well decorated and clean bathrooms, I was very impressed. They have an extensive food and beverage menu. I was so grateful to see that they put flags next to the different dishes to educate folks on where the dishes were from. I ordered the Nasi Lemak with the Beef Rendang, and although I miss the prices in Singapore, the dish was just as good as I remember it when I had it in Singapore. The most memorable appetizer for me was their chicken wings. I live in LA and will now be on the hunt to find something similar here! If you drink alcohol, I highly suggest ordering a signature beverage. I can't remember which ones we ordered, but they were all amazing! The service was great. The employees were attentive and kind. My two-year-old nephew was hanging with us and they did everything they could to accommodate to his busy body. For those worried about parking, it was easy to find in the structures. Highly recommend this place and can't wait to visit again! read more

Southeast Impression - Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Malaysian - Thai food for lunch! After the shit show that was Jiwa Singapura, I was reluctant to try another high end Malaysian place in Nova. Although the place is not absolutely authentic, the flavors were strong and good. Dare to say, it's better than the Penang or Hawker Foods in Bethesda. The mee goreng and drunken noodle has the wok hay (wok fire) flavor instilled in it. The same for the snow pea leaves, so some Cantonese influences there. Hainan chicken rice was the best in the area. Definitely beats out Bite of China in Rockville. My wife can't stop picking the Rockfish in Thai Basil. Curry Laksa was hearty, good for cold winter dinners. Pineapple fried rice was sweet and non threatening and great for a gateway dish to Malaysian/Thai food for the General Tso's crowd. Service was amazing. Our server Brian was attentive, and knowledgeable and helped us with all the packing of the leftovers. He told us of how they dispatched and killed the rockfish. A nice touch. read more

Southeast Impression - Pineapple fried rice - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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As soon as you step in the door you get greeted to an aesthetic and modern ambiance from this new Thai inspired restaurant. The staff was extremely attentive and welcoming, and even ask for any allergies. Come with a group of friends to share all of the dishes but you honestly can't go wrong here. We started with a papaya salad which had a fresh feel with good crunch and balanced amount of spicy and sour. I enjoyed everything but my favorite was the Hainanese chicken, which came out with a three sauce platter, and each sauce bringing out such a different and great flavor pallet to each bite of the chicken. Great food, staff, and nice ambiance, would easily come back to try out their other dishes. read more

Southeast Impression - Pad Kapow, Hainanese chicken, Curry Laksa - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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The tamarind shrimp is a must. You will not regret it! We started off with a pork belly appetizer which was okay. I also ordered the thai tea and that was a bit watery. The decor here was super cute and great for pictures. Our server was very attentive and helpful when answering our questions. We also got the pad see ew, singapore noodles, and or lam beef. All were fine but I would only get the pad see ew again. Their menu is extensive and I would definitely want to come back to try other things and to get the shrimp again. Pricing is a bit high but if you go with a group and split then it is doable. read more

I can't remember how I stumbled across this restaurant but I did. Treated myself to lunch the other day and was pleasantly surprised. I went t early because the dish I wanted was said to sell out (Singapore chili crab). I was seated right away, the hostess was friendly and the decor was appealing. The full bar isn't open for lunch so there was only beer and wine available. I knew what I wanted so I put my order in right away. I got the Singapore Chili crab (Dungeness) and pineapple fried rice. The Singapore chili crab was delicious, a combination of sweet and spicy. It came with a side of white rice. The pineapple fried rice was also very good. The portions were big, so if you take a date, or friend, there is enough for two to enjoy. The pineapple fried rice had raisins (which I thought was different), peanuts (a Thai version), onions, peas & carrots, chicken, shrimp, and pineapple chunks. It wasn't spicy so I added some spicy fish sauce that they offered on the side. The price point...the Dungeness chili crab was $85 which is steep but it was enough for two meals. The pineapple rice was $20, and the beer I got was $7. I enjoyed my experience and would go again. Check it out if you're a fan oh Thai food. read more

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1.5 stars for food. 4 stars for nice ambiance and attentive service. I take off 1 star because during the meal they just keeps asking if they should take the dishes away since it looks like we are almost done when we are not. For the food, I would say it is a 'fusion' of Thai, Malaysian, Singapore. For foodie that is looking for authentic cuisine, you will be hugely disappointed. +The Fried Calamari should be taken off the menu. It taste like it comes from some frozen package, then re-fired, no flavor at all. It is my mistake of ordering a western dish in an Asian restaurant. Don't waste your money. +The Roti Canai have no curry favor. But the flat bread is tasty. +Lasi Lemak is dried and completely different from what I use to have at Malaysia, I am not sure if it should use the Lasi Lemak name just because there is coconut rice. +Assam Curry has no 'assam' flavor what so ever. Should definitely rename it something else. Please do not mislead the customer. If I am not mistaken 'assam' is a fruit, which give a very sour juice with an aroma reminiscent of ginger or eucalyptus. All I see and taste is some lemon juice and some sour tomato flavor. I wonder if there is real assam in it. Or this dish is named after a regional in India instead of the fruit? +The Sambal dish/sauce is another huge disappointment. I even have to search wiki to double check the ingredients to make sure it is not me that is mistaken (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambal). There is no chili pepper or shrimp paste in Southeast Impression's version. Shrimp paste should have a very strong flavor which is very noticeable if added to any dishes. I could understand that if Southeast Impression want to tone it down due to their targeted customers. I think they should really rename it to some kind of 'home/special' sauce instead of claiming it as Sambal. +Hainanese Chicken rice is wired. In Asian it is supposed to serve with chicken oil rice, which is the best part of this dish. I guess Southeast Impression is trying to do a healthy 'impression' serving different rice with 6 small slices of chicken. The chicken pieces do have some good flavor. For $25, I keep thinking about the CM Fried Chicken across the street that is also $25 for the whole authentic Korean fried chicken. (I probably shouldn't be comparing apple with orange.) In the end, they didn't really try to be better or accurate. I finally understand why this restaurant is called "Impression". I won't be coming back. read more

New, upcoming but capable of better. I'll start with the excellent: table side service was friendly and attentive, the decor is beautiful and thoughtful. The details like the gold cutlery, the door handles and plant wall were all done well and set an exciting expectation. Then comes the food and drinks... There's a giant fancy bar and no bar menu, no idea of beer/ wine /cocktails. It cheapens the experience. They were training bar staff when we visited so our second drink took a long time, but was perfect upon arrival. The food- we got the roti canai and chive "pancakes" to start. The roti were perfect the curry sauce we got was cold, thin and filled with lentils? A thicker curry dipping sauce would have complimented the perfect bread much better. The pancakes were big chunks of grease with no flavor. I could tolerate the oil if there was any scallion taste, but it was lacking. Mushy almost like spinach- and not at all seasoned. I would recommend passing on this. I was ready for a reprieve when the laksa arrived but was left wanting again. The broth lacks the warmth and comfort of laska, missing the creamy heartiness also. It has an odd mix of angel hair and a few thicker noodles, plenty of protein but I didn't finish. The Singapore noodles were a particular lack luster dish, with no spice and very little flavor. All in all I wanted to love this place. I was excited to go and disappointed upon arrival. I would try again in a few months to see if they have worked out their kinks. With so much amazing Asian cuisine in the area I hope they can come up to par soon. read more

Southeast Impression - Menu - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Been here four times now and the food is super consistent. It's also one of the very few places that serve Malaysian food around here. We've ordered mostly Malaysian food when we come and the things we've tried are: - Roti Canai - Chicken or beef satay (both amazing) - Chicken curry puffs (husband loves this one) - Duck wraps (my personal favorite appetizer) - Curry Laksa - Beef Rendang - Mango sticky rice (definitely the best I've had in the area) In addition, servers are super nice and the decor of the restaurant is really nice. My husband who is allergic to all nuts and seafood holds this restaurant at the top of his list despite the allergens all over this menu! I would recommend making a reservation before you come because it does get crowded. read more

Had to wait almost 2 hours for a table for 11 on a Friday night but it was worth the wait. I did try to make a reservation but they had a big party coming in the time slot I wanted. Waited anyway because I wanted HAINANESE Chicken on my bday. The open kitchen was pretty cool we saw dishes that looked delicious to try for next time.They were all so friendly, food was delicious and it did not disappoint . Will be coming back to try other dishes. ( gave it 4 stars because of the 2 hour wait , otherwise it would have been 5 ) read more

Southeast Impression - Complimentary Pandan cake ( birthday) - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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FOOD ATEEEE!! restaurant was beautiful, service was amazing, food was fresh and flavorful. great place for groups/events. loved the beef satay, drunken noodles, and pad thai. read more

Southeast Impression - drunken noodle, meo geong - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Food, Service, Ambiance - this restaurant has become my go-to for many dishes I missed from Singapore. So glad it's near my neighborhood . Michael Foo and his team served up tasty dishes that are so addictive! I am going to miss their food when I go home for vacation. This is also the only restaurant that offers up some unique and tasty SE Asian desserts. I also like their cocktails menu. A good place to bring guests who enjoys SE Asian cuisine in a trendy environment. read more

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This is probably our new favorite restaurant in the entire DMV. We came here just with my own family earlier this year, and we liked it so much that we came here for a big 14-person birthday dinner for my wife. The food tastes delicious, with dishes from Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. The servers are extremely attentive and there is an entire support staff helping to remove empty dishes and bowls, refill empty glasses, etc. Even with a large party of 14 people, the food came out incredibly quickly, which tells me that the kitchen operates like a well-oiled machine. The atmosphere and ambiance is upscale and inviting. We highly recommend this place. read more

Southeast Impression - pineapple fried rice - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Delicious food, excellent and attentive service, beautiful decor and cleanliness everywhere. Can't wait to go back. read more

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First time here last week and I really enjoyed it! Got seated in the back room which was cool, the whole restaurant has a nice aesthetic. Got 4-5 appetizer to share, the fried pork strips were really good! Each meal was plenty of food. Our waitresses were very friendly! read more

Southeast Impression - Appetizers - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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AMAZING!!! We're from NYC and have also lived in SF and LA and this place hands down, beats them all! From the decor, to the service, to the food, this place does not disappoint! Highly recommend and will definitely return! read more

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Amazing food and service. Tried their singaporian chilli soft shell crab. Best dish I had there, 10/10. Also came with fried bread to dip. Would highly reccomend trying. Looking forward to coming again. Great ambiance. read more

On the outside it's simple but sleek. My first impression when I walked in, the interior decor is gorgeous especially the bar, open kitchen and far right wall. All the staff members are very friendly and attentive from the hosts, on floor to the table. The food was very good and delicious. For appetizers we order 3 items: 1) roti canai which is Indian flatbread served with a mung bean curry. The flatbread was light and airy. The sauce needed just another notch of flavor or enhancement such as a pinch or salt or heat 2) beef satay was tender and delicious 3) fried tofu was lightly fried and the inside was so juicy. For the entree 1) Pad Thai with chicken was very aromatic and the chicken was very tender 2) Massaman curry everything in that dish incorporated great 3) Pad kapow which is a stir-fry beef with holy basil and Thai pepper. For dessert 1) Pandan castella cake was recommended is served with pomegranate 2) Voon which is a gelatin form into a moon cake but filled with separate flavors of coconut pandan, sweet tamarind, coffee 3) Angku kuih is 4 colored mochi filled with 4 unique flavors: taro, red bean, black sesame, mung bean. Before we wanted to order the sweet mango with sticky rice, we were informed that due to the out of season mangoes, they weren't serving it which was fine because all of the dishes ordered was greatly appreciated. We will definitely make a return visit because it left us with a great impression. read more

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My husband and I went for an early Friday night dinner, and we had an absolutely fantastic experience. Staring with the greater who welcomed us with a huge smile, and following with our server Georgina, who was attentive, pleasant, and very knowledgeable suggesting what to eat. She was extremely professional and courteous; her service was top notch. The drinks from the bar were magnificent, innovative and refreshing! The food was fabulous, from the appetizers all the way through our dessert. As we approached the manager Carlos to rave about his staff, we were pleasantly surprised at the professionalism and welcomed demeanor. Overall, we had a wonderful experience, and we will come back soon!! read more

The service was good but the food was way overpriced for the quality and taste. If it was cheaper I would move it up a star.

Food was excellent, but a bit on the pricey side. Service was quick. We were there for lunch, it was pretty empty so hard to comment on the ambiance. It is a fairly large space. read more

Keen on trying new eateries and restaurants in NoVA. Saw positive reviews and you family for a birthday celebration. Ambiance was pleasant with nice interior resonating with theme of culinary cuisine. Service was adequate. The food was fine. Good to try and see what else is out there. Prices are typical for the area. However, the birthday person desired a whole fried fish dish. Conceded and ordered it with the cost being $70 after the fact since the market price and did not want to inquire as it was a a special occasion. read more

The food was great. The chicken curry puffs are amazing as well as their Mee Goreng. The service was good, and the place is decorated so beautifully. read more

Southeast Impression - Mee Goreng - Thai Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We are impressed! The food we had was so delicious!!! We've always made it a point to try nasi lemak in every Malaysian restaurant, and this one was great, I would say rather authentic and close to home's taste including the sambal/ curry paste. The Hainanese chicken was the bomb! The underlying soy sauce was just nice to make the chicken not dry, and the 3 accompanying sauce (ginger, dark soy sauce and chilli paste) were delicious!!! The dessert we had was the pandan cake with kaya (custard), which was so flavorful and authentically pandan. We loved and enjoyed our meal and are already thinking of what to have next when we return! read more

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I made the mistake of not making a reservation here for dinner on a Saturday night. Even so, the hostesses were kind enough to fit us in at the bar. There was still full service and we got to watch the bartenders make beautiful cocktails. We wanted to try everything on the menu. Started with the pie tee, I ordered the Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang while my fiancé ordered the Curry Laksa noodles, and we finished with some pandan crème brûlée and coconut ice cream. Overall very filling, amazing quality of food and service, and definitely lived up to their name of making a good (Southeast) Impression. read more

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