Padaek
Laotian restaurant · Seven Corners ·
Lao & Thai dishes, lunch/dinner buffets, carryout
Lao & Thai dishes, lunch/dinner buffets, carryout
"This restaurant started it all for D.C.’s Lao cuisine ambassador, Seng Luangrath. Previously called Bangkok Golden, the menu here shifted to focus more on Lao dishes, though a Thai menu is still available. Carryout through the restaurant website; a new location of this restaurant recently opened in Arlington." - Missy Frederick
"The Falls Church standby near Seven Corners will transform into a fast-casual, bistro-style restaurant called Met Khao; a select few dishes from the outgoing Padaek will remain, but the main menu is moving over to Padaek's new South Arlington home." - Tierney Plumb
"The Falls Church Laotian destination from the family behind Thip Khao and Hanumanh opened a pickup window serving fiery papaya salads, pad Thai, and spicy lemongrass stews." - Tierney Plumb
"I reported that chef Seng Luangrath closed all of her family’s restaurants on Sunday, including Padaek in Falls Church, explaining on Instagram that they are family-run, each employee is an extension of the family, takeout options proved unsustainable, and the main priority right now is maintaining staff." - Tim Ebner
"Padaek in Falls Church is another project from the mother-and-son team behind Hanumanh and is cited as part of their broader restaurant lineup." - Gabe Hiatt