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    Southeast Impression

    4.5 (433 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Richard H.

    Very interesting southern Asian food. Everything we ordered is great! The size of the dish is bigger than I expected. Good interior decoration and option with table or bar. Service is great and I recommend do the reservation especially for the weekend. Parking can be find along the street or use the retail garage behind the building.

    Nasi Lemak with chicken
    Grace H.

    Great restaurant with amazing food! I hadn't had much Malaysian or Singaporean food before, so I was interested in trying this place out. It did not disappoint! The inside is really cute and aesthetic and the menu has a wide variety of Malaysian, Singaporean, and Thai dishes. I got the curry laksa which was delicious. The portions were very generous too! My fiancé got Nasi Lemak with fried chicken and his sister got the salmon. All were delicious and came out decently quickly. The rice on the Nasi Lemak had a nice coconut flavor. I'd definitely come here again-there were so many dishes on the menu that I want to try next.

    Sarah L.

    I've been to south east impression multiple times but every time the food is so good ! The server was very kind and attentive. We got the tamarind shrimp, Haines chicken, pineapple fried rice, and the roti appetizer. It is a little pricey but it's a nice restaurant with beautiful interior !

    Pandan Creme Brulee & Mango Sticky Rice
    Ellen D.

    I have been to Southeast Impression a handful of times and have loved every single experience. Most recently I went for a friend's bridal party get together; we were able to make a reservation via phone a few days prior for our table of 10 so that was nice! Food: (5 of 5) -Appetizer Platter: great to share with friends and great for you have a small taste of everything -Papaya Salad: was refreshing but could definitely use more heat/spice -Pad Thai: cant go wrong with a classic -Nasi Goreng: topped with a delicious fried egg -Pineapple Fried Rice: presentation was everything!! -Roasted Duck Curry: sweet, great with rice -Pandan Creme Brulee: best dessert on the menu -Mango Sticky Rice: refreshing mango, would order again -My cup of Kopi: their take on an espresso martini, it was amazing, i ended up having 2 that brunch. The service was fantastic, our server was nice and attentive and kept our water glasses filled, and kept asking if we wanted additional drink refills. The ambiance is nice, it has a cozy vibe to it; with some booths and mostly table/chairs. Theirs a full bar so you can order what you like. I would highly recommend for a date night or brunch with friends.

    Crab Rangoon and roti
    Christina Z.

    Amazing food, impeccable service from Sean, gorgeous interior. We loved the tom kha soup the best but all the dishes were great. Can't wait to come back and try more!

    Mercelis B.

    Very good Thai option! Would definitely return here. Creative and delicious cocktails, food is favorable, and a variety of dessert options. Would make a great celebratory restaurant for special occasions.

    Annette A.

    I can't wait to come back and try something else off this massive menu. Food was tasty (small negative, the fish was a tad overcooked). Good level of spicy on the duck. Everyone enjoyed their food. The pandan cake was excellent. Service was good. Ambiance was good. Cleanliness was good.

    Amy W.

    This is one of the places that I've been dying to visit for a while and got lucky that I was able to walk-in without a reservation on a Friday night during prime dinner hours. It was meant to be! Interior is fun, modern & trendy with lively atmosphere. Great for any occasion -- from a birthday celebration to dining solo and sitting at the bar (with a window view)! The parking situation is limited so have patience. Kudos to the bar staff who guided me where to park (Scout on the Circle Apartments or Giant). I originally parked my car at Dunkin Donuts and they warned me that I may want to relocate my vehicle so I don't risk getting towed. As for food, Southeast Impression has a lot of options on the menu and was feeling indecisive. The staff recommended I might try the soft shell crab as this is not a typical dish that you might find elsewhere. Great choice -- the perfect amount of food for someone with a big appetite and bursting with flavor. Below are the ingredients. +Signature Singapore stir-fry chili crab served with tomato, onion, ginger, shallot, garlic, egg -- comes with a side of fried buns and white rice The dish came with four soft shell crabs and although the menu suggests that this item is already spicy as noted by the green chili symbol, the bar staff asked if I liked spicy and brought out a spice rack with four compartments. I customized it by making it spicier by adding the Thai fish sauce with red chilis. There is also a Dungeness crab version though is meant to be shared between two people. I am looking forward to trying one of the cocktails, My Cup of Kopi, and the desserts for my next visit!

    Mia H.

    Southeast Impression is a really great concept, where you can get traditional dishes from multiple SE asian countries all in one spot! They have a diverse menu of different noodle dishes, curries, soups, rice, and so so many appetizers. Service here was amazing and food came out pretty quickly. For appetizers, we ordered their fried wontons, fried calamari, salmon ceviche, and roti canai. All of them were delicious, but I highly recommend the roti canai because of how buttery the roti was and the curry was absolutely delicious! For mains, we got their pad thai, their panang curry, crab fried rice, pad see eiw, and hokkien mee. Favorites of the night here were definitely their panang curry and crab fried rice! Wish we had room more dessert but everything was so good, I was stuffed by the end.

    Lychee panna cotta, pandan crème brûlée, pandan chiffon cake
    Sabrina P.

    It was our first time at Southeast impressions and we were definitely impressed! We got a multitude of dishes for just two people because we were too excited and wanted to try everything. Starting up with service, our waiter was super friendly and nice. The food did take a little long, but I'm assuming it's because we got so many dishes. Our favorite dish had to be the Chilean Seabass, Char Kway Teow, a d Roti Canai. You can't skip out on dessert because the Panna cotta was an absolute hit. Definitely coming back to try their other dishes!

    Pad Kapow Crispy Pork
    William B.

    Started with the Roti Canai with the chicken curry dip. Significantly more chicken than i was expecting with an app, which is a great surprise. The Crispy Pork was slightly sweet with the peppers adding a nice level of spicy. The Nasi Goreng was a very earthy fried rice dish. The problem here is that there are too many good dishes to choose from. Love this place.

    Massaman Curry, KL Hokkien Mien
    Vincent M.

    Yeah this place is gooooood! If you're feeling adventurous and want to try something new, this is the spot. The massaman curry was pretty good and was my overall favorite during this visit. The hokkien mien was okay in my opinion, I was not a fan of the shrimp paste sauce with it. The appetizer platter was great to try once and amongst the options, I enjoyed the chicken satay the most especially because of that rich peanut sauce! Service was great and had no complaints! I did try one of their drinks during the night and it was the Rose (something) Milk Tea Cocktail? and it tasted like a rosé + lychee + milk tea. It was good and the foam made it creamy! Ambiance busy busy! So I would recommend securing a reservation ahead of time.

    Laksa, Crab Fried Rice, Soft-shell Crab, Nasi Goreng
    Tiffany T.

    I will never stop going here - I've eaten here more than 5 times and it's consistently delicious so I decided to come here for my birthday dinner this year and the servers were so sweet! Their Christmas decorations also added to the charm. I've never had a bad dish here so you can't go wrong, but I do love their appetizer platter and will quite literally order every single dessert on the menu. Enjoy!

    Beef rendang, chinese broccoli with pork and shrimp green curry

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    Food had no taste, very bland. We ordered Beef Rendang and Mutton Curry. Have had much better Malaysian food elsewhere.

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    Ask the Community - Southeast Impression

    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… Read more

    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.… Read more

    Is meat halal?

    The chicken and beef is halal

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    Esaan Northeastern Thai Cuisine - Sweet Sticky Rice with Thai Custard

    Esaan Northeastern Thai Cuisine

    4.2(306 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    My wife and I find the bracing, bold flavors of northern Thai cuisine quite addictive. We love…read morePadaek in Falls Church, but are always on the hunt for other restaurants to get our fix of funky, fresh salads with sticky rice. Esaan's menu of unique dishes, including multiple varieties of larb and papaya salad, piqued our interest. We visited the restaurant for a quick weeknight dinner, and were surprised to find the small dining room half full. Our server appeared to be the only staff on duty, but nonetheless expeditiously took our order and brought out our food. We opted for three items: the corn salad, the somtum muor, and the yum kai zap. This order ended up the ideal amount of food for us. We received the corn salad first. Sweet corn kernels arrived tossed in a spicy lime dressing accented by chunks of green beans and salted egg. I wish the salad came with more salted egg, but the sweet-savory-sour combination brought plenty of flavor. The somtum muor is described as an Essan style papaya salad with the addition of noodles, extra vegetables, and pork sausage/crackling. I did not detect any of the promised pork in the salad, but we nonetheless truly enjoyed this fiery and funky item. The dish is not for the faint of heart as it utilizes fermented fish sauce and lots of chilis, but we love these flavors and kept going back for more. Finally, the yum kai zap is best described as fried chicken larb. Juicy, tender, and lightly fried chunks of boneless chicken are tossed in toasted rice powder, chilis, onions, and herbs. The fried chicken itself carried a perfect battering which felt light and fluffy while remaining crisp throughout our meal. The nutty and herby seasonings complimented the chicken pieces quite well. The dish came with a tasty side of black sticky rice, which additionally paired well with our other salads. Our bill totaled $50, which we felt was fair given the quality and quantity of food. We are already planning our return visit for more intensely flavorful Northern Thai food, and look forward to sampling more of the menu at Esaan.

    overall a good meal, a touch expensive, some solid dishes though and unique ones…read more favorites: sun dried beef (great texture), pork shoulder (great flavor and sauce), panang curry, drunken noodle (loved the rolled noodles. good - khao soi and pad thai. wouldn't pay the extra for the crab khao soi, the crab gets lost in the curry. skip - nam khao, lacks some acid, lots of fresh ginger takes over the dish, and it has a lot of ground pork which I haven't seen in other versions of this

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    Crispy Rice Salad

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    Nooshi - BBQ Eel & Cucumber Roll

    Nooshi

    3.6(803 reviews)
    12.7 miDowntown
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    I didn't know what to expect from a restaurant whose outdoor sign promises oodles of noodles…read more Party of ten, we went through the menu: it was my first time here, and being a fan of curry, asked about it. Everyone agreed that I should try the Red Curry, saying that it is perfect. I ordered chicken with mine. Someone ordered me a Mai Tai without my knowledge... and it was delicious. It's very easy to overdo curry -- but mine was perfect in all aspects. Subtle flavors with a hint of being "hot" (spicy)... and the chicken literally melts in your mouth. As curry dishes go, this was probably the best I've ever had, certainly the best I've had in a very long time. (As an airline pilot, I've spent time in Pakistan, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and most of Europe... and curry is a favorite food.) Service was attentive without being a cloying nuisance. Very nice people. Prices? Well, this is DC... and everything is expensive. Surprisingly, the cost of my meal was very reasonable. You have to try this place. I will... next time, it's the Suicide Curry. I like it hot.

    incredible food and drink with an insanely good happy hour. got a lychee bellini (delicious!!!) and…read morethe tofu fries for an unbelievably low price. the fries also came in a huge portion! if they had been a little saucier my friend and i could have split them for our main meal and been very happy. for the meal, i ordered the mee goreng with tofu. the noodles were absolutely perfect. because i was so full of fries, i took a huge portion home for leftovers and it lasted me two meals. i was genuinely sad when i finished them because they were so delicious. i would LOVE to come back and try their laksa and some other dishes. can't believe i didn't try this place earlier!

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