Best Thai & Lao Restaurants in Falls Church & Merrifield, VA
Updated November 6, 2026 · 3 picks
Two of these three Thai and Lao kitchens are in Falls Church, and the third is in neighboring Merrifield. Duangrat's is a long-running Falls Church favorite, Elephant Jumps is family-run, and Padaek comes from the team behind DC's Thip Khao and brings bold Lao specialties to Virginia. Every pick is a restaurant in our directory, described from its own listing.
1. Duangrat's
Thai · Falls Church, Virginia
Long-running Falls Church Thai restaurant known for authentic Thai street food, curries, salads, and seafood.
📍 5878 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
See full details & directionsThai · Merrifield, Virginia
Family-run Merrifield Thai restaurant known for authentic Thai cooking and a playful, art-filled dining room.
📍 8110 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042
See full details & directions3. Padaek
Lao/Thai · Falls Church, Virginia
Lao and Thai restaurant from the Thip Khao team in Falls Church, known for bold Lao specialties alongside Thai favorites.
📍 6395 Seven Corners Ctr, Falls Church, VA 22044
See full details & directionsGood to know
- •Where they are: Virginia — including Falls Church, Merrifield.
- •Reservations: the busier and more upscale spots book up, especially on weekends — reserve ahead or check each restaurant's page for booking links.
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