Padaek Arlington Ridge

"I tried the spring rolls, papaya salad, and pad Thai. I didn’t love the flavor on any of the food. The atmosphere was lovely and the service was fast but the food was just not to my liking. I’m sure others may enjoy it - just not my cup of tea."

"I’ve been excited to try this place and it didn’t disappoint! My husband loved his pad Thai and I was a big fan of the tapioca noodle soup. There are lots of things in the menu that you can choose between meat or tofu so I appreciate that. The servers were very responsive and helpful. The only sad part is that they were out of dessert."

"Everything looked so good, two of us ordered enough for three people. Everything was delicious. The Laab ($18) with chicken was a great starter. The Crab Noodles ($22) were rich and buttery with lots of crab and mushrooms. The Aom ($19) was a delicious stew with eggplant and pork. We shared the Flying Rabbit dessert ($9) and ordered an extra scoop of the candy flavored gelato ($4). A great meal in a very special restaurant."

"I really wanted to like this place. We were warmly greeted and quickly ushered to our table. The ambiance inside was modern but with hints of Thailand and Laos decor. The food was beautifully plated. My issues may only be subjective, but the braised beef brisket sause extremely salty, and the Panang Curry, though tasty, did not have any peanutty flavor you expect from a Panang. Some will not find this an issue at all, so try for yourself."

"Excellent new spot in the neighborhood! We enjoyed the crispy rice salad with pork, the beef ginger appetizer with sticky rice, and pad Thai (in case the kids didn’t like the Lao dishes). The food was amazing! It came out quickly, tasted fresh and flavorful, and the service was great. So glad to welcome this new restaurant to our neighborhood - go check them out!"