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No-frills spot for Thai & Laotian dishes that also offers lunch & dinner buffets.
Hours
| Monday | 12–3 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–3 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–3 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–3 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–3 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–3 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 6395 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church, VA 22044
Phone: (703) 533-9480
Website: http://www.padaekdc.com/
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Reviews
Dean Coffman
Fantastic food. I had the basil fried rice and basil crispy chicken, my wife had drunken noodles. The restaurant itself smelt a little like cigarettes but the food was amazing
… moreJonathan Pearl
The food is quite extraordinary. Everything from the tamarind lemongrass soup, to the catfish, pompano, and tofu, was wonderful. The only drawback was the atmosphere, a bit pedestrian, and the music was pedestrian. Well worth the visit. We’ll be back!
… moreThu-Nga Ortega, DDS, MAGD
This small casual restaurant serves up authentic Laotian plates from the pork sausage to the beef jerky and the papaya salad. Most of the food here can be pretty spicy. The dessert with coconut soup and taro root and chewy flour balls were pretty delicious.
… moreGrace Marchello
An incredible first experience with Laotian cuisine. The flavor profile is comparable to Thai but has its own distinct blend of savory flavors.
The Chicken Awk is marked as a mild but it’s authentic preparation manifests with more spice. If you have a lower spice tolerance, consider asking for less spice. Other than the spice, the chicken was absolutely tender with a wonderful blend of vegetables and spices.
My partner enjoyed the Pork Kua Mee and commented on the distinct flavor profile and the tastiness of the overall dish.
The service was consistent and excellent throughout the meal. For the quality of this meal, I was surprised how affordable the prices were.
There is plenty of parking in the free parking lot.
The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
… moreThe Chicken Awk is marked as a mild but it’s authentic preparation manifests with more spice. If you have a lower spice tolerance, consider asking for less spice. Other than the spice, the chicken was absolutely tender with a wonderful blend of vegetables and spices.
My partner enjoyed the Pork Kua Mee and commented on the distinct flavor profile and the tastiness of the overall dish.
The service was consistent and excellent throughout the meal. For the quality of this meal, I was surprised how affordable the prices were.
There is plenty of parking in the free parking lot.
The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
Vincent Tchong
This place has been on our “to try” list for a while, we finally got to it and sadly left disappointed. Everything was either bland or super salty. The tofu used for the appetizer should have been soft tofu but instead was hard. The tom yum soup was not sour or sweet but instead had a lot of white pepper. The noodles in the noodle were over cooked aka very soggy and clumpy.
… moreBo
I had a incredible experience at Padaek. We came here to celebrate a birthday, and the entire evening was wonderful from start to finish.
The Food:
The menu is packed with authentic flavors. The Tom Yum Soup was a standout—rich, flavorful, and hit that perfect balance of sour and spicy. If you like bold flavors, the Drunken Noodles are a must-order; they have just the right amount of heat and depth. Also, don’t sleep on the pork sausage. It was delicious and highly recommended!
Atmosphere & Service:
The dining environment is comfortable and welcoming, making it versatile enough for a casual weekday meal or a special night out. The service was friendly and attentive, which made our evening feel even more special.
… moreThe Food:
The menu is packed with authentic flavors. The Tom Yum Soup was a standout—rich, flavorful, and hit that perfect balance of sour and spicy. If you like bold flavors, the Drunken Noodles are a must-order; they have just the right amount of heat and depth. Also, don’t sleep on the pork sausage. It was delicious and highly recommended!
Atmosphere & Service:
The dining environment is comfortable and welcoming, making it versatile enough for a casual weekday meal or a special night out. The service was friendly and attentive, which made our evening feel even more special.
Ryan
I went to Padaek after seeing they had very positive reviews and they did not disappoint!! So yummy
•Thai iced coffee – It was a tad sweet for me but my girlfriend absolutely loved it
• Fried rice with chicken – The chicken was cooked well and could stand on its own in terms of flavor. Really good
• Drunken noodles with beef – these were perfect
… more•Thai iced coffee – It was a tad sweet for me but my girlfriend absolutely loved it
• Fried rice with chicken – The chicken was cooked well and could stand on its own in terms of flavor. Really good
• Drunken noodles with beef – these were perfect
Klara Raymond
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!
… moreI 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!
Chi Mai N
This is a pretty good restaurant for Laotian food. You’ll probably recognize some of the dishes if you know/are into Thai food. However, the taste pallette of Laotian cuisine is quite distinct (the food is a little more savory & has more umami taste; think of them more as having a soy-based kind of flavor as opposed to sweet & sour & spicy like Thai cuisines). I highly recommend awk/orm (not pictured here, sorry). I know beef & dill sound like an interesting combo, but it works together very well!
… moreSonya Hu
Phenomenal Laotian and Thai food served in a cozy, hole-in-the-wall spot tucked into a mini shopping center! Although I live in DC and am 100% reliant on the metro, Padaek is absolutely worth the trek into Virginia — the staff is super friendly, and every item on their menu is executed to perfection. My friend and I came by for a Saturday evening dinner, and we were absolutely famished. We split the paa tod and khao poon, both of which were phenomenal. The khao poon, or red curry rice noodles, was super flavorful, with a heavy umami, creamy, and almost cheese-like richness. The raw cabbage and mint leaves gave the dish some much-needed freshness and crunch, and the squeeze of lime really helped to bring the whole dish together. It was perfect for sharing, and they even brought out a ladle and two small bowls to split the dish without us having to ask, which was super sweet of them! I wish there was a little more curry in the dish, since the noodle / filling to soup ratio seemed a tiny bit off, but it was delicious nonetheless.
The paa tod was similarly phenomenal. The dish included four fillets of perfectly tender, perfectly fried catfish topped with fresh Thai basil and served with a side of garlic chili sauce and white rice. The fish was absolutely incredible; I generally find catfish a little bit tough and too fishy, but they somehow managed to make it super tender, flaky, and juicy. It was the perfect contrast against the crispy, yet light, fried outer shell. The herbs helped to lighten up the dish was a hit of freshness, and I’m genuinely obsessed with the sauce. It was a tiny bit too salty, but I loved the balance of acidic, sweet, garlicky, and spicy flavors.
All in all, I can’t recommend Padaek enough! The food is amazing, staff is super friendly, and the space is super cozy. It does trend a smidge too salty, but the flavors more than make up for it. I’ve also heard that they have a few other items on their Arlington Ridge menu, so I can’t wait to make the trek out to their other location to try out the rest of their offerings!!
… moreThe paa tod was similarly phenomenal. The dish included four fillets of perfectly tender, perfectly fried catfish topped with fresh Thai basil and served with a side of garlic chili sauce and white rice. The fish was absolutely incredible; I generally find catfish a little bit tough and too fishy, but they somehow managed to make it super tender, flaky, and juicy. It was the perfect contrast against the crispy, yet light, fried outer shell. The herbs helped to lighten up the dish was a hit of freshness, and I’m genuinely obsessed with the sauce. It was a tiny bit too salty, but I loved the balance of acidic, sweet, garlicky, and spicy flavors.
All in all, I can’t recommend Padaek enough! The food is amazing, staff is super friendly, and the space is super cozy. It does trend a smidge too salty, but the flavors more than make up for it. I’ve also heard that they have a few other items on their Arlington Ridge menu, so I can’t wait to make the trek out to their other location to try out the rest of their offerings!!