Padaek
Laotian restaurant · Seven Corners ·
Authentic Thai & Laotian dishes, known for crispy rice salad
Authentic Thai & Laotian dishes, known for crispy rice salad
"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
