ສຸກດີປີໃໝ່ 🤍 Sokdee Pii Mai
May this new year bring you gentle beginnings, full tables, and hearts filled with joy!!!
There are moments you wish you could slow down. The laughter echoing across the room, hands reaching across tables, the quiet joy of watching people feel at home. Sunday was full of those moments.
This New Year at Padaek Arlington Ridge wasn’t just a celebration… it was a reminder. Of who we are, of where we come from, and how deeply we need one another.
To be held in community with our neighbors in Arlington: to see your faces, to share our food, our culture, our stories, it means more than we can put into words.
Thank you for showing up with so much love. You made this new year feel whole and unforgettable.
We’re still feeling it and we’ll carry it with us for a long time 🥹
Capture and storytelling by
🎥 @soshel_@soshelmag
Big flavors, rich traditions, and a whole lot of heart 💥🍜
This AANHPI Month, we’re highlighting @padaekdc , a spot that brings Lao cuisine to life in a bold and unforgettable way.
From the first bite, you can taste the culture, the history, and the passion behind every dish ✨
If you haven’t been yet, this is your sign to go.
📍 Visit Padaek and experience something different.
Also, don’t miss your chance to connect with other entrepreneurs and creatives in our community 👇
Join us at Brunch & Business on May 18 at 11 AM 🥂
👉 Save your spot and register today! https://bit.ly/4uibeRV
#AANHPICelebration #SupportAsianBusiness #DMVEats #ArlingtonFoodScene #HiddenGemsVA #TrySomethingNew #LaoCuisine #FoodWithCulture #LocalBusinessLove #EatGoodFeelGood #EntrepreneurMeetup #DMVNetworking #BusinessConnections #ArlingtonVAEvents #CommunityMatters #BrunchAndBusiness #GrowTogether #SupportLocalDMV
Mom deserves noodles this good. 💐🍜
Our Longevity Noodles at Padaek Arlington are rich, savory, and meant to make your taste buds soar made with garlic butter egg noodles, shiitake mushrooms, Chinese celery, and shaved salted egg yolk bringing all the umami.
The kind of comfort you share around the table this Mother’s Day. 💕
📸 by @nohleftovers
#MothersDay #Padaek #LaoFood #DMCEats #NoodleLovers
We know a place where you can bring mom this weekend.
Hint: it’s your favorite neighborhood restaurant in Arlington Ridge. Starts with PA ends with DAEK 😉
Reservations recommended and available via @resy , limited walk ins available.
Can’t wait to celebrate all the moms this weekend!
555 Noodle Shop came home to Padaek for New Year.
A special tribute to @chefseng beloved noodle shop, brought to life with the help of dear friend @jliu96@hou.mei.foods .
Long noodles are a symbol of long life, prosperity, and good fortune — making each bowl a lucky one for the year ahead.
Still craving noodles? Stay tuned. 🍜
Until then, book your next table on @resy or grab an order to-go on @toasttab
🎥 by @soshel_
#laofoodmovement #food #fyp #festival #noodles
Thank you to Moradok Mai @mdm.plibai and our Arlington community for showing up, supporting, and celebrating with us. Your love uplifts not just our restaurant, but the artisans and stories we’re honored to share from around the world.
We’re excited to keep bringing more experiences to our beloved neighborhood ♥️
Thank you for spending this festive time with us.
Stay tuned, there’s more to come.
#fyp #padaek #thai #lao #newyear
Kop Jai Lai Lai 🙏 THANK YOU to all our neighbors, friends, and family who came out to celebrate the Pii Mai Food Festival this past weekend. You showed up in the most beautiful, joyful New Year way and it truly meant everything to us.
The love, energy, and turnout were beyond anything we could have imagined. It was a blast! 💦 🔫
We hear you loud and clear Arlington… we’ll be doing this again🫶🏻 Stay tuned for what we have planned in the summer… check through the photos for some hints 😉
Happy New Year to all those celebrating 🎉
🇱🇦 🇹🇭 🇰🇭 🇲🇲
A special thank you for the beautiful captures 📸 @soshel_@soshelmag
📍 Padaek Arlington Ridge | 2931 S. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22206
#fyp #songkran #newyear #food #festival
had so much fun checking out @padaekdc ’s Pii Mai festival yesterday🪷!! the food was sooooo DELICIOUS!! there were so many dishes to try and i also made sure to grab some of @chefseng ’s homemade chili oil!
PS: Padaek is also opening a summer takeout window featuring Southeast Asian inspired sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, and inventive Lao, Thai, and Burmese interpretations of American classics including Fried Fish Sandwiches and Glizzies
What an amazing turnout! 🎉 Happy Lao-Thai-Myanmar New Year, everyone! Thank you so much for celebrating with us. A huge shoutout to my incredible team @nyi_myint@inthaleena@joyfulldyar and the entire crew at @padaekdc ! 🙏❤️🎉🌺💦
Comments below if you'd like to see this again next year!
#songkran #songkranday #myanmarnewyear #laonewyear #thainewyear
We’re celebrating Songkran all week with our Moradok Mai Live Music Series 💫 Traditional Thai meets modern tunes.
Join us at Padaek for an evening of great food and an unforgettable performance by Moradok Mai.
📅 Friday, April 17
⏰ 5PM
🍽️ Dinner + Live Show
Come eat, celebrate, and welcome the New Year with us ✨
