Welcome to Padaek! We are a family owned restaurant showcasing Lao and Regional Thai cuisine through our menu and space. We have locations at our original spot in Falls Church and our recent addition to the family in Arlington, Virginia.

Padaek provides excellent dishes all around and the best/authentic flavors. Can't beat Padaek for Thai in the Falls Church area and so glad they're back to their usual great quality dishes!

Padaek or padek (Lao: ປາແດກ) is a traditional Lao condiment made from pickled or fermented fish that has been cured. It often contains chunks of fish and is thicker, as well as more seasoned than fish sauce. The fermentation takes a long time, giving padaek an aroma similar to cheeses like Époisses. [citation needed]

2024年6月14日 · At Padaek’s Arlington Ridge outpost, which opened in March 2023 in the former Delia’s space, the chef has expanded the concept to include other Southeast Asian cuisines, including Vietnamese and Burmese. The 3,500-square-foot restaurant seats 100 inside (including a 21-seat bar), with an open kitchen that puts the culinary team’s skills on display.

2022年12月4日 · Padaek is a traditional Lao fermented fish sauce made from freshwater fish sourced from the Mekong River. It is a traditional Lao condiment that is made from fermented or pickled fish that has been cured.

2024年11月13日 · Among them, none are more distinct than padaek — a thick, unfiltered fish sauce with an irreplaceable earthy funk. Made from freshwater fish, padaek is fermented for a long time and left unfiltered, and powers numerous traditional Lao dishes from papaya salad to curry and stews.

2014年1月5日 · Padaek (Lao fermented fish sauce) is a quintessential traditional Lao ingredient/condiment. It is a thicker, seasoned fish sauce and often contains chunks of fish in it.

2022年12月14日 · Traditionally made from freshwater fish from the Mekong river, padaek is a necessary Laotian sauce that can be found in almost every household.

2023年5月25日 · Padaek is an essential ingredient in Lao cuisine. It is a traditional fermented fish sauce that is used as a seasoning, dipping sauce, and marinade in many Lao dishes. It is made by mixing fish with salt and leaving it to ferment for several months or even years. Padaek has a strong aroma and a salty and pungent flavor that is unique to Lao ...

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