Green curry with soft serve ice cream!!?? Say less! Also all eggs rolls, or anything fried is incredible!! I have found i like Thai food at a luke warm temp better and I thought I should let others in on that secret. It's so much more flavorful when you don't burn your tongue in the first bites! Lol let me know your favs here, i want to try more!! I'm my opinion the soft service is over priced for what you get...but I'm a sucker for soft serve. I probably won't get it again because McDonalds is amazing and is a quarter of the price lol read more

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3.5 I'm sad to say this restaurant did not fully live up to its hype for me. My party got the summer rolls, pork drunken noodles, and tofu red curry udon. The sauce for the summer rolls were spectacular, they gave a sweet tangy and refreshing touch without overpowering the fillings; the rolls themselves was decent, filled with the usual veggie & rice noodle fillings. My drunken noodle was a little too sweet for my liking; the sweet and sour taste from the tomato & sauce was a little too over powering for me. I almost couldn't taste the other veggies within the dish. The curry udon had just the right amount of spice kick to it, and the crispy tofu was the best part. Our server was really attentive, constantly refilling our waters. All other staff members seems extremely nice as well, but it did take awhile (at least 20 minute) for my party to receive our food. Another element to take note of is the restaurants parking lot, as it's on the smaller side to only fit 6-8 cars so be sure to your plan accordingly. Overall, I did enjoy my visit but I would probably choose different menu items the next time around. read more

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Ordered online for the first time on a Saturday night for last minute takeout. Plenty of vegan options and the baked tofu was SO good I was glad that I added extra onto the Red Curry Udon (also ordered extra noodles for this one.) We also the Drunken Noodles, Green Curry, Roasted Vietnamese Corn, and the Thai Iced Tea/coconut milk/sweetened with boba was ‍. Compliments also for the biodegradable straw. Lastly, wanna make a special shout-out to the friendly gentleman at the counter who offered to help carry my large order to the car. Will definitely frequent this spot. read more

Ahan - Leftovers - Laotian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This is probably the worst restaurant I have ever eaten at... the pho was sickly sweet and the beef laab tasted super fishy (almost rotten tasting). I'm guessing they used expired fish sauce? My friend ate some of the leftovers of the beef laab (my boyfriend couldn't eat more than one bite, and my friend, despite being super hungry with no other options, also couldn't finish) and she had stomach pains a few hours later. Two stars because at least the ambiance and drinks were nice - it might be nice if you just go to the bar. Went here in January but never wrote a review, but this place was brought up in conversation and I was reminded of my terrible experience. Genuinely not understanding the positive food reviews here. read more

You know I called to make an order and it's just for myself for soup. $12 on the menu and then they wanted me to pay by credit card $19 over the phone. I asked why is it 19 when it says 12 he said well there's a 15% gratuity plus tax. I asked I'm not gonna be eating there and he says well. It's just something that they do to cover taking the order over the phone. Wow, that's the first time I've ever heard of that. I do see when I go get something to go, but they'll have a little gratuity line there if you wanted to leave one, but I thought Covid was over a long time ago. Anyway, I decided not to eat there even though the food is good. There's other places that have really good food around here too. But I thought I'd leave this. read more

Food and service were so good! Highly recommend the red curry udon noodles. The yellow curry special was also very good

The food was all spectacular. Pandan daiquiri? Yes please!! Six of us tried 9 dishes and all knocked it out of the park.

Curries were great. Skip the pho. Service was fast. We would come here again in the future.

Returning to Ahan will happen. The food is so cravable. the manager, Brian, happily took our order remembering us an exactly what we ordered the last time we were there. The restaurant is small enough to be quieter but large enough to find a comfortable table. Highly recommend this wonderful space. read more

They have interesting choices. What we had was good, however, it was more spicy than they told us. I specifically asked about spicy level. We were happy with our meals but some of the basic things you get from a Thai restaurant they did not necessarily have. But it is a Thai - Indian restaurant. read more

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I was so excited to try out this place because I read somewhere that this place is so good. I ordered takeouts and was so happy that I tried this place out. I got Khao Soi Luang Prabang noodle soup and that hit the spot. The broth was flavorful. I think they added some seasoning to the minced meat. But the meat went so well with the broth. Additionally, I got an appetizer platter that had sausages, son-in-law eggs and beef jerky. The first time I tried the Thai sausages it was tasty but when I brought it home and ate it again with my boyfriend it didn't taste as good as when it was fresh and almost a bit off lol, not sure why. I have watched a lot of southeast asian cooking videos online, so I was expecting the son-in-law eggs to be soft but there were not. I'm not sure they were my cup of tea. I just don't feel like the texture and the taste profile complimented each other. My friends got drunken noodles and they loved it. They said they would like to try this place in person because they think the foods would be even better when fresh from the kitchen. Overall, I would love to come back again to the more dishes. read more

I order the yellow curry dish and it was awesome. It just blew me away. All the vegetables tasted fresh, and were cooked perfectly! My two companions also enjoyed their food very much. read more

I just got home (well, back to our Airbnb) after a delicious dinner at this fine establishment and felt compelled to come on here and rave about how perfect everything was because I can't even recall the last time I ate out at a restaurant and enjoyed the overall experience as much as I did tonight. For starters, the hostess was warm and friendly and gave us a maximum wait time of 45 minutes for a 2 person table. From the smells and the vibe, we decided it was worth the wait, but we were super hungry so we ordered some honeydew oolong tea soft serve ice cream cones at the bar as our "appetizers." Delicious. About 10 minutes later we were about to walk outside to eat our cones and wait to be called when a table was ready and the hostess let us know that we were in luck and some tables had just opened up outside on the deck so we could be seated. Our server Roman gave us some great recommendations and when I asked if their chicken came from a local farm, he said, "I'm not sure; I'll find out! I want to know too." (The answer is yes!) We ordered drinks and an appetizer and the Beef Laap, the national dish of Laos (sliced thin seared beef, tripe, with cabbage and sticky rice and veggies), and the fried chicken sandwich, to share. The two entrees came out (I think they did forget the appetizer which was fine bc we had plenty of food; we told them we didn't need it anymore after the entrees arrived) looking amazing, and the taste was amazing too! Unfortunately there was a flavor in the beef laap dish that didn't sit well with me (it may have just been the fish sauce) but my friend Ginny loved it! The server who brought it out was very helpful explaining how to eat it (using the cabbage and sticky rice). Ginny said the cabbage was even sweet tasting. The vegetables were all super fresh. And the fried chicken sandwich was sooo good. The perfect amount of breading and crunch. Really well executed. Because of not caring for that specific flavor in the beef entree (which I really just chalk up to personal preference- Ginny LOVED the dish), I then ordered the Nam Khao salad that has red curry sausage and fried rice on it, and it was SO delicious! So many different textures and flavors. Because I was worried I'd have the same issue with the Bun sauce / dressing that was served with it (it contained fish sauce), they brought me a vegan version, and then I ordered a side of peanut sauce too. It was all so good. Very filling too! I boxed up half to take home. Overall we had such an excellent experience and of course now that I've read other yelper reviews I want to try the drunken noodles and red curry udon!! The next time I come back to Madison, I definitely plan to enjoy another amazing meal here. Every single staff member we interacted with was kind, hard working, and professional. Truly an A team working at and running this place. And especially important to me is that they source a lot of their ingredients from local farmers!! (As an organic vegetable farmer from Missouri, thank you!!) You can taste the difference. 10/10! Thank you Ahan! read more

We ordered 4 main dishes and the fresh spring rolls to carry out. We were not disappointed! The ingredients were fresh, varied and bountiful! I was most impressed with the beauty all the fresh veggies brought to each dish and how they had not been cooked to mush (despite our 25 min drive home)! This made the food taste bright and made to order (as opposed to sitting on someone's line for hours). There was little to no grease on any of it. The paper to-go products were a nice discovery environmentally, but some of it had a rough time holding up on the long ride home. It was a bit more pricey than other restaurants serving similar cuisine, but honestly this place feels like it's in a category of its own. None of it was very spicy, I like HOT foods, so take that for what it's worth. We WILL return, and hope to be able to dine in next time! read more

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Love the inside of the new location, although parking is iffy. All the lot parking is posted with few for Ahan. Service good; a couple people stellar and the matre de just ok. Ordered egg roll and linch special of fried rice with chicken. Really enjoyed that it was less greasy and more fresh fragrant jasmine rice. Fried egg on top and cucumber slices helped it feel even fresher. Chicken seemed like thigh meat and I thought maybe overcooked a touch. Fried egg roll had crisp, beet-colored shell. Lemon sauce that came with it was nice and light. Veggie one has mushrooms which is a nice take, as well as red cabbage. Decent price. A little farther from Ha Long, but will definitely go again and try dumplings and another entree. read more

This place was great. The food was tasty and fresh. The staff was informative and helpful. Their sauces are so good! At first I thought it was a little pricey but they give you plenty to eat. We will be going back for sure. read more

It was actually fucking bomb. Papaya salad so f good. Chicken almost tonkatsu style but lighter. And drunken noodles super rich and delicious bis pairing with papaya salad( metal tin). Wontons were delicious. Nuoc mam turned my wife into a nuoc mami Soda chanh arnold palmer waa delicious and genius I wAsnt expecting much cuz we are in the midwest but i was wayyy surprised Im currently waitimg for the dole whip and it probably wont disaapoint read more

Ordered Ahan to go. Was quite delicious. Cabbage rolls were firm and tasty. The Laotian snacks were delicious. I've never had Son in Law eggs before. read more

Easy 5 stars for Ahan!! It was easy to get outdoor seating for two on a Tuesday evening. The restaurant has a cool vibe in the Willy St neighborhood. I had the papaya mule to drink, vegetable egg rolls as a shared app (these are served 2 to an order but are massive, fried rolls of deliciousness with a tasty sweet sauce), & drunken noodles w/ pork for my main...HUGE portion...had leftovers for 2 more meals!! So flavorful, excellent service and friendly waiters. I can't wait to return and try everything else on the menu. Next time I'd consider doing a few things to share with the table. read more

Came here for Valentine's Day, was told the wait was 90 min but it was only 60. Spent an hour at io arcade while we were waiting. Our server, Bryan, was fantastic and attentive. The other members of the staff worked well together, bringing out food and drinks as they were ready. Food came out without a long wait and was delicious! We had the Laotian snack plate and and sakoo yat sai (tapioca dumpling). I had drunken noodles, husband had Lao style hum mak hoong. Can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu. Could have been a little spicier, but I feel like they try to tame it down so that most people will like it. read more

Summer rolls, yellow curry, mango sticky rice with the soft serve ice cream, and drinks were all amazing!

Are you looking for hearty Thai or Laotian meal with lots of flavor? If so AVOID THIS PLACE! The green curry was so bland and watered down you could not tell it was green curry. What you could taste was the assortment of fresh vegetables! Yum! Have you ever had one of those carbonated waters with a faint hint of strawberry or lemon, etc. This was like the curry version of that, refreshing in its own right, but ... So if you would like a mild meal you could share with anyone, even someone with an ulcer, this is a great place. The meal was pretty decent, but if you were expecting Thai or Laotian, you will be in for a shock. read more

Ahan - Green curry chicken. - Laotian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

What a gem! Had a super lunch today with a doctor pal and our special lady friends. Everything was delish. Really want to explore the menu further. read more

A truest hidden gem in Madison! The food here is absolutely fantastic. The restaurant itself is very small and is first come first serve. You order at the counter and pay and your food is delivered to your table. I personally view this place as more of a takeout palace since it is so small and service may be slower since it's a very lean staff working. The food: Pork drunken noodles were very good but as others have said it has a strong fish sauce essence to it and it's not very spicy at all. I would have liked it to have been a bit more spicy but it was really good. The praram long fried chicken was very good! I would highly recommend trying this when you visit for a pretty intense flavor bomb. The egg rolls and dumplings were also good. I really enjoyed the egg rolls the most, they were not greasy and had a good dough to filling ratio. I wanted to try the basil fried rice but it seems to only be a lunch special during the weekdays. In my time waiting for my order 4 other patrons asked about it so it seems it is either very good or something folks would really want! All in all, Very good spot here in Madison! Friendly staff here! Definitely would return and highly recommend. Room for improvement with their operations with explaining to folks how to order. read more

I first saw Ahan while taking a snowy walk -- Its tucked-away location is super cozy and off the beaten path. It took me a couple more weeks to order dinner for takeout through their very convenient Toast site. It was really easy to navigate the menu and compare ingredients and prices. At the designated time, the food was ready for pickup and the pickup process was simple and straightforward. I decided to go with the Imperial Rolls with pork for a starter, which I had seen as highly rated from other Yelpers. The two rolls were super tasty, crunchy, and came with a delicious dipping sauce too. For my main course I chose the Drunken Noodles, also with pork. The dish was a little on the pricey side at ~$13... Is it pricey, or have I just been stuck at home too long? In either case, it was totally worth it (insert drooling emoji here)! It was packed with flavor and squeezing the lime slices over top just heightened the flavor even more. I have already been peeking at the menu to figure out what to get next time! read more

What a hidden gem! The sai oua (Lao sausage) fried rice is something that I will dream of, it is so delicious! The khao poon kathi dang and drunken noodles were also amazing!! Also was definitely not expecting to have such creative cocktails here either. I loved the pandan daiquiri and the dragon lady. What an awesome place! read more

I had the Kung Pao, it's not spicy at all as I'd expect but absolutely delicious. Fresh vegetables and shrimp cooked to perfection. My husband had the curry and like me, highly recommends this restaurant! read more

Ahan - I had the Kung Pao, it isn't spicy as I'd expect but it was absolutely delicious. Fresh vegetables and shrimp cooked to perfection. - Laotian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

We wanted to do an impromptu Mother's Day lunch last Sunday. Since it was a last minute decision we knew reservations would be hard. My friend suggested we try Ahan, it took no reservations and opened for lunch at noon. We were 6 people and we split up and three of us reached there by 1150 am and there was already a short line. They opened promptly at noon and we were soon seated at our table. First surprise, we were handed a menu and were asked to go to a counter to order and pay first. The process was smooth and after ordering we went back and sat down. The appetizers came soon and they were served hot and tasted real good. Shortly after the Entrees were served. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. I ordered the Kung Paiu and it was great and strongly recommend the a side of chili oil if you like it spicy. Overall great experience, service was a bit slow perhaps it was tge Mother's Day crowd Ambiance was fine , decent parking Strongly recommend the place read more

Wow. This place absolutely lives up to the hype. I can't even believe how good it was. And I came in with high expectations. We got the veggie egg rolls (pictured and HUGE) and the red curry udon and they were both spectacular. Couldn't get a pic of the curry because it was gone too quickly. read more

Ahan - Veggie egg roll - Laotian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This restaurant might be the best thing to bring a smile on your face in 2020. We had their drunken noodles which have a refreshing twist with tomatoes, cilantro and lemon. I had it sitting by the yahara river and let me tell you guys, this is the reason I love Madison. read more

Ahan - Laotian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Amazing!!! The food is excellent. We had an issue with our bill and Chuck fixed it right away. Will definitely be back again!! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Ahan - Drunken noodles - Laotian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Dumplings, service, entrees...all were great. This was our first time at Ahan and we will definitely be back! Get there early, there was quite a wait by 5pm on a Sat read more

One of Madison's best. We always have a fantastic experience, and continue to try new things from their menu. The drunken noodles are a favorite, but everything we've had has been wonderful. Prices are high, but portions are large! read more

I really liked Ahan, the food was comforting, warm and tasted so flavorful. I love take out from here, and have done in multiple times. This past Sunday was the first time I actually went in person and I enjoyed it so much. Service was amazing and the food was delicious, I loved the red curry udon noodles the best. read more

Ahan - Laotian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Great ambiance, tasty authentic Laotian dishes (very hot and spicy), and very friendly and helpful staff. We visited on a Sunday for dinner. Since they don't take reservations, we decided to arrive shortly after 4PM. The dinning area is 1/4 full already. After we got seated, people started to come in steadily, and by 4:45 it basically full and by 5PM there's already dinner waiting outside because both the bar and the dinning area are full! DO arrive early as many suggested. read more

Limited menu, suffers in comparison to Ha Long Bay. Overpriced and underspiced. This neighborhood deserves better

There's a good chance this is the best meal in Madison. Chicken sandwich among the best I've ever had, yellow curry probably my favorite anywhere and the veggie egg rolls are 12/10. Everything I've ever had here was better than good and most things are excellent enough to be memorable. read more

I couldn't find one thing that disappointed me about this place! My partner and I came for a date night and every food item we got was amazing. The service was quick and even if some food took longer to prepare they'd give you the heads up. We didn't stay long enough for the band but everything was absolutely amazing. I cannot wait to go back! read more

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I visited Ahan in their new space on Willy St. Prior to this, I had always done take-out or delivery. They have a very unique set-up - you are seated with menus. You then get up and order at a podium and are given a number for your table. Your food then comes like normal via one of the staff. It might be a little confusing for some folx. I am not sure what the savings are for this kind of hybrid service, but it must be working for them. The prices seemed higher than I remember. 1 appetizer, 2 drinks, 2 entrees with a 20% tip and I was $93 lighter. The food is still amazingly good - so if you're fine with the hybrid service and the prices then charge on! read more

The Pho here is amazing! This place is a bit out of the way. We stopped here on the way between Chicago and Minneapolis, so glad we did! read more