Padaek serves Lao-Thai cuisine in a humble, no-frills setting in Falls Church, with bold, spice-driven flavors running through the menu. Basil chicken and drunken noodles are the dishes most often cited by regulars, and the kitchen's range extends into Lao cooking beyond what a typical neighborhood Thai spot offers.
The atmosphere stays low-key, letting the food carry the room. Padaek's chef was named a James Beard Foundation Best Chef semifinalist in 2018.
The atmosphere stays low-key, letting the food carry the room. Padaek's chef was named a James Beard Foundation Best Chef semifinalist in 2018.