Esaan Northeastern Thai Cuisine

Took out family of four to Esaan for Boxing Day dinner and was very satisfied. Definitely not typical American Thai. The cuisine was familiar but shifted a few degrees to the side. Mostly in the direction of more diverse and interesting spice and herb combinations. The whole grilled squid, Chiangmai Sausage, and herbed fried chicken wings were intriguing and delicious. Tom Yum soup was filled with chicken and more pungent and sour than typical but very good.Esaan is hidden in a tiny strip and there's another Thai restaurant just down the lot so make sure you look for Esaan on the corner. The storefront doesn't impress and the interior is understated and quirky (motorcycle for a doorstop? but...

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Much like their funny take on the iconic Chinese cat, this place is traditional with a zing. Delicious appetizers of chicken wings crispy pork belly. My friend had the fried salmon which was delicious. My husband loved his fried chicken dish which he polished. Food is spicy so if you’re not used to this make sure to ask for less than mild. Don’t miss the sticky rice and custard dessert!

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Went there last weekend with lots of excitement to try this new place and it just disappointed us so bad. Taste is just mediocre and quality of meats was terrible. Menu says prawns but it’s def a shrimp. We spent over $500 for six people and just not worth. Won’t be going back again. Shrimp Lovers in Reston is much better food and quality.

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We love Thai/Lao cuisine and this place is top notch for the area. I wouldn’t recommend anywhere else. The Tom Yum, which is our baseline rating system, is out of this world. Great spice levels on everything and they can go super hot if you ask. We’ll be going back again and again!

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The price was high for the quality. I got the salmon and it had no flavor. Loved the fish dumpling appetizer and the Thai custard dessert with sticky rice.

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