100% authentic Lao food in the bay area. As a Lao person myself, I'd give this place 10/10! The Lao papaya salad is to die for~~ Since I've seen many comments said they're kinda expensive, but I think their portions are humongous and worth your money. Highly recommended for someone who misses real Lao food like me :) read more

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Came back to visit after a while, we sat right away at 11:20am on Saturday, still very yummy food with huge portions, very friendly staff, a lot of leftover food to take home as dinner :) read more

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Had wanted to come here for a while now and finally understand the hype. We got the Lao Style Papaya Salad, Sakoo, Nam Kao, Khao Poon Gai, and Shrimp Lao Spring Rolls. Everything was great, especially the sauces in each dish (e.g., fermented anchovy sauce in the papaya salad or the peanut sauce in the spring rolls). Pretty significant portion sizes too! One drawback was the Khao Poon Gai, whose flavor we felt was diluted read more

Bhan Mae Vane - Menu (1/2) as of 12/26/25 - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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Super delicious Lao/Thai food here. Got the special sakoo and the papaya platter with three meats. At first i thought the platter ($70) would be cheap in portion sizes but my god was I actually impressed with the amount of food and quality. With two $5 drinks our total was about $100 pre-tip. We had leftovrrs to take home that could serve another 2 meals to be honest. Super worth. 9/10, would def come again and def recommend to a friend. read more

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Tasty and good prices! There was no wait around 6pm on a Sunday but it did get more crowded around 6:30-7pm. There are a lot of tables inside and also a big tv in the corner. They were showing the NBA finals, which was cool to see. Fried clear rice roll wraps, Sakoo, crispy pork belly, and sticky rice with mango were all great. I like how the rice roll wraps were all cut and easy to share. Sakoo was an interesting dish with a tasty inside - fun to eat and pairs well with the greens. Crispy pork belly was also very crispy and had a good mix of meat and fat. Sticky rice was also good as the mango was sweet. Would come back and try some of the other dishes! The red curry was good but not the best compared to the other dishes. It paired well with the large side of sticky rice that we got. read more

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Authentic cuisine of Southeast Asian nations of Laos and Thailand meld perfectly together when prepared as lovingly as they are at Bhan Mae Vane. Located on Webster Street in the heart of the island city of Alameda, which serves as one of two main thoroughfares in this coastal city, Bhan Mae Vane opened about five years ago in a location which for years hosted Kapok Chinese Seafood Restaurant. Much of the interior received a freshened look, especially the beautiful light fixtures that hang from the ceiling in the center of the restaurant, which helps give Bhan Mae Vane a lighter airier feel but lends to the authenticity of the cuisine being presented by their kitchen. Bhan Mae Vane is a family affair, as co-owners and sisters Bebe Lach, who also serves as head chef, and Thip Tran, take their mother's recipes from their homeland and wisely use local and seasonal ingredients to create a unique and modern twist on traditional dishes that they loved to eat while growing up. I had my eye on dining at Bhan Mae Vane ever since they opened their location, but only recently got the chance to when a friend who lives in Alameda, suggested we meet up here for a lunch time meal. Parking could be the biggest challenge when dining at Bhan Mae Vane, as along Webster Street it is metered parking, but I managed to get lucky as there was a local neighborhood spot along nearby Santa Clara Avenue. Bhan Mae Vane wasn't super busy with customers as we met up after 1 p.m. so getting a table for the three of us was easily accessible. The menu at Bhan Mae Vane is separated into categories including Appetizers, Salads, Soups, their signature Papaya Platter, Speciality Dishes, Meats & BBQ, Entrées, Fried Rice & Noodles, Noodle Soups, Curries, Side, Desserts and a decent beverage menu that features a variety of Wine, Beers, coffees and teas. To start our meal we ordered their Papaya Salad of which we had two options to order Lao style or Thai style, as we opted for Lao style, which was hand shredded green papaya mixed with fresh chili peppers, cherry tomatoes, lime juice, shrimp paste, and fermented anchovy sauce. We were initially hesitant to order something that we felt would be too salty thanks to the fermented anchovy sauce, so our server suggested that they could add in less sauce, which would make it less salty. We also opted to order this version mildly spicy with one chili, as their menu designated it as such. For my entrée, I ordered their Pad Kee Mao, which translates into the term Drunken Noodles, which were wok fried flat wide rice noodles mixed with sambal chili sauce, onions, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and Thai basil. Others ordered their Fresh Lao Spring Rolls with their choice of protein, in this case fried tofu, which were wrapped in rice paper along with lettuce, cilantro, mint, cucumber, and vermicelli noodles. This dish was also served with three sauce options, peanut sauce, pineapple anchovy sauce, and sweet fish sauce. And another ordered their Khao Soy from their Noodle Soup section of their menu which had flat wide rice noodles with fermented bean and ground pork paste, beef meatballs, sliced beef, and was topped with shredded cabbage, carrots, beansprouts, green onions, cilantro, and fried garlic. The order of our lunch meal would be suspect as my Pad Kee Mao would come out before our Papaya Salad and our fellow diners' Fresh Lao Spring Rolls, of which we would later learn takes roughly a half an hour to create from scratch, of which had we known, we may not have considered ordering them, as it was awkward to dine on my meal before everyone else's. I really liked my Pad Kee Mao, as the quantity of the dish was huge, thanks to plenty of noodles, my protein choice of pork and freshly stir-fried vegetables. I was able to try my dining mate's soup, and it was a combination of rich broth, meat, and fresh vegetables. My dining mate said these types of dishes brought him back to when they briefly lived in Thailand, so I took that as a high compliment. The other two dishes were not as enjoyable as the previous too, as the Papaya Salad was spicy with every bite, and Fresh Lao Spring Rolls were so beautifully prepared and plated but didn't seem to be my dining mates preferred version of this classic dish. We had a wonderful time at Bhan Mae Vane enjoying their bold full-flavored dishes that had a lot of spice and personality. Our total bill was $84.17, which was on the pricier side of a meal of four entrées, as they didn't have a lunch menu with smaller portions at lower prices. At Bhan Mae Vane the food shows off a link to who the owners and chefs are, and how we're proudly evolving, cooking and dining as one. read more

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Came to visit my wife's family who frequents this place fairly often, and there isn't really any Lao food where I live, so they took me here and I was thoroughly impressed! She's half Laotian (from her dad's side who is 100% Laotian) so they know they know good vs bad Lao food, and it's approved by them which is already a good sign. We arrived around 5:30pm on a Saturday which is only a bit after it opens and there was already a bit of line with the inside being completely filled, which is another good sign. After getting seated, my wife's family ordered a bunch of things which I didn't keep track of until large plates of delicious looking tasty smelling food started arriving in a flurry. Most of it was Lao food staples, all freshly prepared with great balances of flavors. The egg rolls were super crispy with a meaty flavorful inside, paired well with the lettuce wraps and were very reminiscent of Vietnamese style egg rolls. Laab (also spelled larb) chicken was well seasoned, spicy and citrusy from the lime with a rich toasted rice powder flacor. Mok pla (fish steamed in a banana leaf) - big portion compared to a lot of other places, surprisingly soft and creamy with lots of dill and herby flavor, went nice with the steamed vegetables on the side Papaya platter - at $70 it's a great deal for a big combo of spicy papaya salad, rice noodles, and your choices of three proteins which all come with nice sized portions. We got the pork ribs which were cooked perfectly until tender but with just a bit of a bit and still very juicy, savory with a hint of spice and sweetness. The pork belly was crispy and juicy, light on the seasonings so you can dip it in the delicious sweet spicy tangy fish sauce mixture it comes with. The lao sausage is meaty, fatty, packs a kick, and again has a big portion of already sliced sausages compared to all of the Lao restaurants we have in the east coast where you might only get 2-3 smaller size sausages. The papaya salad was crisp and acidic with a strong kick, even the medium spicy had me sweating and stopping for breaks. Overall, the best deal on food to order and all impeccably done. Nam khao - crispy rice salad made from deep frying balls of curry seasoned rice that's studded with bits of a pink preserved vinegary pork called "nam" (or "nem" in Vietnamese), then breaking up those deep fried rice balls into a delicious crispy rice salad eaten with fresh lettuce and veggie wraps. It sounds very extra but the flavors are fantastic, with the savory rice and mild but rich and spicy curry flavor balanced by the tanginess of the pork bits, a delicious deep fried flavor of the crispy bits which give a great texture, and the refreshing lettuce wraps. If you've never had Lao food before, I highly recommend this dish in addition to whatever other meats and salads you get. Overall, everything was on point, delicious, well priced, and authentic. Wish I lived closer so I could come and try the rest of the menu! read more

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Soooo delicious. Nam Khao has become one of my staples now and this place does it really well. From the presentation to the actual taste, crunch, and flavor. It his it all with the crunchy bits of rice flavorful pieces of meat all wrapped by fresh herbs, lettuce and a splash of lime. This is hands down my favorite dish. We also ordered the eggplant and pumpkin curry. Both very tasty and flavorful as well. I liked how saucy the beef and eggplant was, and that the curry was more on the coconutty savory side with a good amount of heat. The place indoors is very bright and welcoming! It was packed as we arrived and continued to get more crowded as the night went on for a Thursday dinner. Highly recommend for a nice dinner out. Our total came out to be around $80ish including tip for 3 dishes. read more

Bhan Mae Vane - Nam Khao (Crispy Rice Salad) - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

We walked in on a Sunday at 6:30pm and they were pretty packed, but we got a table for 2 as someone had just left. Parking was rough but we luckily found something within a block. Cost was $50.95 total for 2 entrees. Sakoo - 4.5 stars. Love the sticky mochi, the crunchy peanut, but meat filling wasn't too flavorful. This would be better as an appetizer, it's a lot of carbs & meat for an entree. Khao Poon Gai - 4 stars. Great flavor, lots going on. It is a very thin slippery noodle. In retrospect I was in the mood for something crunchy and should have gone with the Nam Khao (fried rice) I'd originally been eyeing. read more

Food is amazing, would highly recommend Nam Khao! It's a crispy rice appetizer that is something so unique it's hard to describe. The service is pretty quick but they also get really busy even though the restaurant is pretty big. Good ambiance for a casual spot to eat, and they also accept credit card / reservations. read more

Bhan Mae Vane - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

I came back twice in one month! That's how you know it's good! The first time I got these three dishes. The second time I came ordered the papaya salad, eggrolls, crab fried rice and mango sticky rice! Everything was just well seasoned and all full of flavor! I would say the crab fried rice and sakoo are my favorite from my 2nd visit there. Their speciality dishes like the crispy fried rice spot on bomb! The papaya salad we ordered as mild but it was still on the spicy side so beware! But they know how to do papaya salad for sure and are not afraid of really showcasing authentic flavors of Thai and Laos cuisine. The place itself is so cute and I love the hanging baskets for lighting! The servers were all very nice both time I came! Also they don't rush you out and give you space to eat at your own pace! I really appreciate that when it comes to dining out. read more

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Last Wednesday night was "Fun Night" for League players and guests at the Pacific Pinball Museum, across the street from Bhan Mae Vane. We usually try to bring a vegetarian dish so everyone can partake of our potluck contribution. For this event, we ordered three orders of Tofu Garlic Noodles. I called the order in about a hour before pick-up time. All that I was asked for was my name and a phone number. When we arrived, the order was ready to go and all we had to do was pay for it. To serve, we had brought an aluminum 1/2 pan with us to pour the noodles into. For service, we had also brought several dozen paper food trays and plastic forks. Yes, we know plastic forks are bad but we've had them for several years and have to use them up before making the switch to wooden sporks. And, as usual, the Garlic Noodles were scrumptious! read more

I stopped by Bhan Mae Vane on a whim and was absolutely blown away. From the moment I walked in, the vibe was warm and inviting--family-run feel, friendly staff, and a calm, no-frills atmosphere that let the food shine. I ordered the crispy pork, fried chicken wings, sticky rice, and a special dish (whose name escapes me, but I still think about it days later). Every dish was incredible. The crispy pork had that perfect balance of tender meat and crunchy skin, bursting with flavor. The fried chicken wings were addictive--well-seasoned, juicy, and fried to golden perfection. Even the sticky rice was exceptional, with just the right texture and a hint of sweetness that paired perfectly with the meats. That mystery special dish? Whatever it was, it was rich, savory, and clearly made with love. It felt like something straight out of a home kitchen--comforting and complex at the same time. This place deserves more recognition. I'll definitely be coming back and bringing friends next time. Phnom Penh House is a must-visit if you're into bold flavors, hearty portions, and authentic Laotian cooking. read more

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Really nice waitstaff let us in at exactly 229pm, 1 min before they stop serving dine in eating. Ordered quickly with 10 min of sitting and the food was made to order. We enjoyed the rice ball noodle salad, sakoo tapioca balls, and the chicken noodle soup. Kids really enjoyed the noodle soup, especially because we asked for the garlic, cilantro and green onions on the side. The sakoo tapioca balls and rice ball salad are wrapped in lettuce and come with cilantro and mint. Both were very good. The chewy tapioca outside goes well with the meat filling and fresh lettuce. The portion of the rice ball salad was generous. The mango sticky rice was fresh and delicious. Saw them cleaning all the tables and the bathrooms were clean as well. Will come back to try their papaya salad and tom yum soup. read more

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This is a "must-try" in alameda. Superrrrrrr delicious! I highly recommend the garlic noodles with crispy pork and wings. The flavor is authentic and strong. Sakoo has interesting taste and it's chewy. The curry is also very good. The line was long when we go. Maybe cuz it was a Friday at dinner time. But the restaurant is popular so u should go early to avoid the line. The workers are nice but they are short staffed during rush hour. Gotta patient when you try to order. Hope you enjoy! read more

Bhan Mae Vane - Garlic Noodles Geng Kiew Wan (Green Curry) 12 Sakoo - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

The first time I came here was months ago for my cousins graduation. Food was sooooooo good I had to brag about it to my mom. So we decided to order take out! When it go home, the food was as amazing as the first time I tried it! OH MY GOODNESS EVERYTHING WAS DEVINE!!! Every dish has its own great flavor. If you haven't been, this is a must go to restaurant. Staff here are all amazing and so nice! Parking is definitely not easy and if you come at 2nd half opening which is 5p, just know you have to wait a bit because the kitchen/ restaurant is just reopening. The restaurant itself is very warm and welcoming and nicely decorated. read more

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I don't visit alameda very often, but bhan mae vane was well worth the drive! It's in a cute downtown area with lots of restaurants and shops along the main road. It's a pretty big space and had a decent amount of people for a random Wednesday night. They had Thai and Laotian dishes and we chose to lean on the Laotian side since this is more uncommon and we were not disappointed! We tried the top two specialty dishes sakoo (which was my favorite) a little ball of taro skin chewy and full of flavor with marinated pork and sauce inside. They provide lettuce and other greens so you can wrap them and eat them. The other was ñam khao which was like fried rice with crunchy texture and great flavor! Lettuce and greens also provided for wrapping. I also put the sakoo and nam khao together in one wrap. Tons of fun flavor and texture for your chewing pleasure! We also tried the khao soy which was very good but very different than the traditional Thai khao soy I'm used to so make sure to read the menu description before you order. It was still very good- just different than what I was expecting. Service was also great felt like a family owned restaurant, also had really nice decor! read more

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We came with a group of 9 and were able to make reservations beforehand. Service was prompt and friendly, and they have an extensive menu. My favorite was the eggplant dish, and of course pad kee mao is a classic. We got the red and green curries as well as the wings and a few others. The wings were my least favorite and not super flavorful. The portion sizes were fairly generous. read more

Delicious Laotian / Thai spot in Alameda! BMV has some unique dishes that I haven't really seen around the Bay (nam khao and sakoo) - would highly recommend the nam khao. We also ordered the yellow curry and pad see ew and enjoyed both. Portion sizes were huge for the price. It gets extremely busy here on the weekends so expect a wait. Service is a bit slow (and the waitresses can be a little blunt) given how busy they get. read more

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Party of 6 and we ate-ate. One of my top 3 FAVORITE places to eat in Alameda. Get the platter you won't regret it, I promise. The staff is legit nice AF and if you don't know what to eat they will help you choose. I never go without a Thai coffee, cause I can drink 2! read more

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Wonderful Laos spot in Alameda. To simplify things, I would recommend getting the Papaya Platter. It comes with a lot of food with your choice of either Thai Papaya Salad or Lao Papaya Salad. The difference between the two can be better described the staff but what I got from it is Thai is spicier and Laos is fishier. We went with Thai and it was really good and spicy. With the platter you get 3 selections of meats. We went with the Laos sausage, pork belly and jerky. In that order, that is what I would rank it. The Laos sausage was flavorful but could've been more spicy. The pork belly was soft and crunchy at the same time. The jerky was a bit tough but it had a great taste to it. I would love to come back here and try other dishes. I enjoyed it a lot ! read more

Bhan Mae Vane - BMV Ultimate Papaya Platter - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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I ordered takeout from Bhan Mae Vane to eat with a few others. We ordered the following: Pad see wi with tofu - It's savory and tasted a lot like pad see ew to me, but the soy sauce is more on the light side. Pad per nor mai - This is their bamboo shoot stir fry dish. The sauce is nice, you can eat it with rice. I like the generous amount of bamboo. It also has cabbage, carrot, broccoli. BBQ beef short ribs - This is one of their specialty dishes. I didn't try it myself, but they definitely looked tasty. Overall, I thought the food was delicious and I appreciate that they have the option to choose the protein option which allows many dishes to be made vegetarian if you choose the tofu or vegetables option. read more

Bhan Mae Vane - BBQ beef short ribs, pad see wi, pad per nor mai - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

Although tempted to get the BMV ultimate papaya platter after seeing a picture earlier this year, I wanted to try some of Bhan Mae Vane's specialty dishes like the Sakoo (Steamed savory tapioca balls stuffed with ground pork, peanuts, sweet radishes and shallots served with lettuce, fried chili peppers, fried garlic, and fresh herbs) and Mok Pla. Khao Poon Gai Noodle Soup and BBQ Pork Ribs gave us a taste of most categories that I'd like to think of it as my customized "platter", even though it was obvious we over ordered for two. The Sakoo was my absolute favorite and almost finished that all by myself and definitely would order again. I have had better Mok Pla elsewhere so would skip next time. The Khao Poon was spicier than I expected so I only had a little before tackling those BBQ pork ribs. read more

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This was my first time having Lao food at a restaurant and everything was delicious. We got nam kao, Lao style papaya salad, pad kee mao, and crispy pork belly and they were all hits. I liked the fresh greens offered with the nam kao and my favorite dish was the papaya salad. I liked that it was more pungent and strong in flavor. Wasn't too busy on a Saturday night either. read more

I was walking around Webster Street and came across this Thai/Laotian place. It looked super busy, but I was able to get a seat. I ordered chicken skewers, papaya salad, and pad se ew. I wasn't a huge fan of the chicken skewers--they seemed a bit stiff, but the pad se ew was really good. This was my first time trying papaya salad, so I'm not entirely sure how it's supposed to taste, but I thought it was delicious. I really liked how they added pork rinds and fresh veggies. However, I would definitely change the spice level. I ordered medium, and it was super spicy, even though I can usually handle spice. It felt like a different level of heat. Next time, I'll go with mild so I can still get a kick of spice without it being too overpowering. The service was great, and I loved the atmosphere. The interior had these beautiful lights on the ceiling, and the whole space was well thought out. read more

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Went here on a Thursday night with my friend. We arrived before 7 pm and we were seated right away. It was our first time here and this place was recommended by all around my friends and my coworkers, that's why we decided to drive all the way to alameda. Food: 100/100 we ordered more than what we needed but it was worth it. We wanted to try different things and we ended up loving everything. Pork belly is a must. Papaya salad was soooo fresh and delicious. We loved the dishes with shrimps which were soooo fresh. Drunken noodle was awesome (but I will recommend you finish this instead of packing it home for left over, because the rice noodle will soak up liquids so fast and you don't want to eat that the next day). We ordered the red curry with beef and it was amazing too. We finished off with a green milk tea and mango sticky rice and the sweetness and the tartness had a great balance between them. Service was excellent. Very attentive even tho they were super busy that night. And last but not least, congratulations on getting on the Check Please, Bay Area show!! read more

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Overall, we had a good experience here and enjoyed the food. It's quite pricey but the portions are huge so you get your value there. Seems like the menu is tailored to family style meals but the space is not the biggest so be prepared to come, put your name on the list and wait. The broken rice was our favorite and wouldn't probably be our only must-repeat, although everything was enjoyable. read more

I came here with a big group after my friends graduation. They were super nice & service was quick. We got pad Thai, pad see ew, the appetizer platter, green and yellow curry, and some dishes I forgot the name of. One of them was lettuce wrap with crispy rice & it was sooooo good. Must get !! the noodles were pretty good as well. The chilis were spicy too which is always a plus. read more

I've really loved this place and have been ordering from here for the past four years. I'm not sure what changed, but the food didn't taste the same as usual. I placed an order on Tuesday, and the flavor just wasn't there. Everything I ordered, my usual items, tasted different compared to all the other times I've ordered. I wanted to share the feedback and ask if anything has changed recently, such as the kitchen staff. read more

Revisited a couple times already, my fav Lao place in the bay. Never a huge line, service is great, and I think the price of everything is pretty reasonable. Portions are also decent sized, and everything is delicious. If I had to choose a favorite it would be the chicken soup shown in the pic below, the soup is addictive. read more

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Food was delicious but pricey. The place was spacious, street parking only. Service was good. I would recommend. read more

Bhan Mae Vane - BMV Ultimate Papaya Platter - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

Was pleasantly surprised by Bhan Mae Vane! It was my first time trying Laotian cuisine and everything was flavorful, delicious, and perfectly cooked, especially the Sakoo and Nam Khao. Ambiance was casual and service was fast on a busy Sat night. read more

Bhan Mae Vane - 12 Sakoo - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

Stopped in on a whim after a quick search on Yelp! for some Thai food in Alameda, and came across this place, which serves up Thai and Lao cuisine. We put our name on the list and our party of 2 was called in after ten minutes. It seemed a bit noisy, but we got a nice corner table at the back, and we were able to converse comfortably without having to strain. We tried the Chicken Pad See Ew, Eggplant Pad Mak Kuer with Tofu, and Sakoo which is a specialty dish of steamed savory tapioca balls stuffed with ground pork, peanuts, sweet radishes and shallots, served with lettuce, chili pepper, and fried garlic. We enjoyed the Pad See Ew and Eggplant dishes, which were full of flavor and prepared without too much grease. The Sakoo was new to us, and frankly we were a bit underwhelmed. I am sure the dish was prepared well; it just wasn't something that appealed to our palate since it had more subtle flavors. The service was good, and I would come back again to try some other menu items. Street parking wasn't too bad - we found a spot 2 blocks away on our first pass. read more

Bhan Mae Vane - Eggplant with tofu - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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Amazing Service. Everyone was nice, friendly, and open about their menu. Even warned us about potential dislike of some foods in case we weren't used to the taste. Portions were good. Overall wonderful and would recommend for dinner with friends and family. read more

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There are only a few Lao restaurants in the Bay Area, so we decided to travel to Alameda for the best! Bhan Mae Vane was occupied with people, which surprised me because Lao food is unknown to many. We decided to order the BMV Ultimate Papaya Platter, which was stacked with various foods. In the center lay a mini mortar of Lao Papaya Salad complimented with sticky rice, angel wings, Lao Sausage, crispy pork belly, cabbage, pork rinds, and vermicelli noodles. There were also two different types of jeow (sauces) on the side. For $70, this platter was plentiful and enough for a group of people. My group ended up having to take the majority of the meats home as leftovers. If you haven't had Lao food before and looking to venture out to Alameda for good Lao food, Bhan Mae Vane is authentic to the core! Definitely shows people the flavors of Laos! read more

Bhan Mae Vane - BMV Ultimate Papaya Platter - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

HUGE fan of BMV since they opened. Their pad see ew is the best on the island! Other faves include the nam khao, phatty special, and clear fried spring rolls. Love that their entrees that come with fresh veggies always include a ton of fresh greens and herbs to cut some of the richness of the entrees. The phatty special with their garlic noodles is super rich and gluttonous with the delicious angel wings. If you're looking for a pick me up their iced coffee is perfect too. Their soups are also good, but prefer their entrees more. They're definitely a popular spot for lunch and dinner, so don't be surprised if there's a wait. Service is always fast and friendly. read more

Bhan Mae Vane - Pork Pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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Delicious! This was my first time trying sakoo, and won't be my last. The peanut-pork-radish filling was a burst of umami texture set off nicely by the tapioca ball, lettuce, and herbs. My party of three ordered two other dishes -- both delicious -- but could have easily gone with one (fried rice was a big hit) plus the sakoo and been pleasantly full. The portions are GIANT, so our table mate went home with leftovers that served her family of four! read more

Another good eats. Nice place to hang out with friends and eat delicious foods . Cozy and would go there again read more

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Food was authentic with generous portions and presented beautifully. Heard their fish sauce is made in house and you can tell by their amazing Lao papaya salad. Nice, warm ambience. Can't wait to go back to try more dishes. Their service could be more attentive, but maybe they were busy closing for break. read more

Bhan Mae Vane - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

LOVE this place! The portions here are huge and I love bringing family and friends here to share. The food here is just simply amazing! You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. My go-to order is the Nam Kao and Sakoo. While I find the Nam Kao a bit too salty for my taste, I just ask for it to be less salty, and it's perfect. The Sakoo is also great. Both dishes come with fresh lettuce and herbs, making the dish refreshing! They offer a variety of sauces at the counter, including a fish sauce with chilis, spicy chili oil, and a mild red sauce--just grab what you need or ask for it. Their fried clear rice roll wrap, which is the egg roll appetizer but also served with noodles, lettuce, and herbs is also a must-try. This will always be my go-to spot, and I can't wait to return! read more

Bhan Mae Vane - 12 Sakoo - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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