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Wow, i heard the rumors but finally got to try this place out!! If you eat around the Bay Area, everybody knows of Bhan Mae Vane! Only took me so long to finally try it out! The inside is busy busy busy! Lots of people like to come by for lunch and it can get pretty loud inside. It's not really big inside, but luckily we were able to grab a table when we came by. Not sure how busy they get at night time, but I came during a Sunday lunch time and was able to be seated and there were plenty of seats. Parking isn't the easiest to find though, it's only street parking from what I could see and not too much of it. I had the chance to try out the Tom Yum, Green Curry, Laab Seen, Mok Pla, Pad Kee Mao, and Lao Sausages. I felt a bit split about the food, i think some dishes were VERY good but a few could have been a bit better flavor wise for the price point. -The Tom yum soup was good but a little on the saltier side, the bowl was sizable emougj for about 5 people with seconds for all. -Green Curry was pretty good! Hot and yummy, I really likes the veggie variety inside -Laab Seen was pretttyy good, i definitely don't think many places have the different beef cuts in the same laab -Mok Pla was very good! I wish there was more vegetable variety, the amount of veggies you get kind of overwhelm the amount of fish you get. It was very good but it can be hard to ratio the meat to veggies -Pad Kee Mao(Drunken Noodles) yummyyyy!! I honestly think this was probably my favorite kf the dishes i got. I think the serving size was smaller than I had hoped for but it tasted really good nonetheless. -Lao Sausages were really packed on the plate!! You get a lot for what you pay for, most places only give you a few pieces and charge you an entree price. I wish there was more tomato sauce (jaew) but the flavor of the sausages were decent, i think they could have been more savory Overall, the food was all great! Alameda has a lot of great food options but even with all those options, Bhan Mae Vane dominates the food list! Even outside of Alameda, it is one of the more popular Thai/Lao places for a reason. The service is good, most of the food came out relatively fast like 10-15 minutes. The Mok Pla took the longest, probably around 30 minutes but not sure if that is standard. Anyways, for the most part I really enjoyed the experience here. I think anyone who is a hardcore Thai/Laotian food fan would be satisfied coming here :)
Very friendly service, delicious/authentic food, reasonable prices. I like the lamps inside too - it's a vibe! I came with two friends on Saturday night for dinner around 7. They were able to accommodate us, walk-in, but it was poppin'! Everyone loved their food. Standouts were papaya salad, egg rolls, nam khao, drunken noodles. Wish I could eat more lol to try more but portions were great too. Gotta come back and try more of the menu! I have nothing bad to say besides there's only one bathroom stall per gender. Highly recommend if you're in the area craving Lao/Thai food.
August 2026 Wow even before they opened there were people waiting outside. On this strip of abandoned and sad restaurants this is a gem. Really good Thai food with good service. Really enjoyed my eggplant calamari and my coworker liked their garlic noodles. FYI: Thai Iced Tea etc is expensive at $6 for a small glass, and there's a list to write your name to check in. Seems like a big place, but they fill up quickly.
For my birthday dinner, I requested Bhan Mae Vane. I had heard wonderful things, and as a fan of Laotian food, I wanted to come with my family to see the hype. We came on a weekday evening, and it was packed! The sound travels here so that it can get really loud and busy. The inside is super casual with seating for large or smaller groups. The service by the staff was good. Our food came out quickly, and everyone was friendly and checked in on us. We ordered the Tom Kha, Nam Khao, Fried Clear Rice Paper Roll Wraps, Pineapple Khao Pad, and Geng Ka Ree. Everything was fabulous! Lots of great flavors and spices. The portion sizes were spot on. My favorite was the Nam Khao and the Fried Clear Rice Paper Roll Wraps. I love the bite-sized and sharing family-style. My companion and family also enjoyed it. If you like Laotian food, Bhan Mae Vane is a must-try in the East Bay! Find them off Webster Street with street and neighborhood parking. I look forward to going back!
My daughter suggested this place that I would be interested as having served in southeast states during the Vietnam war. I love the food over there and I had the advantage of tasting it homemade so when I go to restaurants here I have a little bit more of an educated pallet. The menu is offering quite a few things that I would've liked to have tried, but there will be more visits in the future. So I got my order. I looked at it. The presentation was very nice. Everyone at the table shared with they were eating and I really enjoyed my experience here. I recommend this place to all who appreciate food from this part of the world. I'd like to return here soon.
I dined at Bhan Mae Vane with a group of 8 and had the opportunity to try out a large variety of dishes. Between our group, we got Sakoo, Nam Khao, Fried Clear Rice Roll Wraps, Sai Oua (Lao Sausages), Crispy Pork Belly, Pad Kee Mao, and a large side of Sticky Rice. Of the dishes, the Nam Khao was a standout favorite for me. I loved how crispy and crunchy the fried rice was in the dish. There were so many layers of flavors and textures from the fish sauce, the peanuts, and the fermented sour pork. If there's one dish you must order when you stop by here, it's this one. Another dish I really enjoyed was the Sai Oua; I get this dish whenever I see it at restaurants. Although I've had Lao sausages which were very heavy in lemongrass flavor, the ones here did not have the same flavor profile. Instead, the ones here leaned more towards the spicy side. The crispy pork belly was another standout dish for me. If you enjoy Filipino lechon or Cantonese siu yuk, this is another must-order dish. The pork is well seasoned and has the perfect ratio of lean to fatty parts. Overall, I had wonderfully delicious meal. I would certainly recommend coming as a large group so you're able to order a wide variety of dishes. If you're looking for something to really excite your taste buds, head over to Bhan Mae Vane.
It is a spacious restaurant with a loud atmosphere. The tables are spaced closely together so it feels a little tight, but the high ceilings help. Nam khao - the flavors are nice and doesn't feel too heavy. The fermented pork is light and the peanuts and rice make up a lot of the texture. the rice is crispy, but it is the type of crispy where it sticks together. - pork rinds were fluffy crispy - juicy wings - fresh flavorful sausage - crispy and juicy pork belly Service:3.8 Ambiance:3.5 Food:4.5 The food came out quickly, but the service was slow. They were slow to refill waters.
Do you like the funk? Our server explained to us the Lao version is more funky and fermented, while the Thai version is more mellow. We went with the Lao version. The Thai iced coffee was delicious and strong! As it should be. It did give me the jitters though because I'm a weak sauce. We were a party of ten and I was able to make rezzies via phone for a Friday evening at 6:30pm no problem about a week beforehand. The kiddos ordered à la carte, and five of us adults had the following: - BMV ultimate papaya platter with Lao sausage, angel wings and crispy pork. Crispy pork was legit, papaya salad definitely had that extra funk. The angel wings were crispy and meaty and my friends loved the Lao sausage. One even said "it's like tom yum soup in a sausage". It was very lemongrass forward which is not my thing, but that's my problem. I feel we could have ordered à la carte and that would have been a better deal than $75 for the platter. Some of it was fluff like the cabbage, rice and pork rinds. - Khao soy soup: Fiancé thought it would be creamy and coconut-y like the Thai version but it wasn't. I did enjoy the flat noodles but they were all stuck together. - Pia pla ka pow (fish with basil): Good one. The fish was moist and flavorful. The veggies were al dente and delicious too. - Sakoo: Unique! I enjoyed the chewy mochi exterior and the savory ground pork filling. It needed a sauce. I just used the chili sauce that was on the party platter. - Laab Gai: This fell flat for me. I'm not a huge fan of organs though. - Nam khao fried rice: One of our favorites! The crispy pieces really made this dish. Would definitely order this again. - Mango sticky rice: Served warm. Very sweet mango! - Purple rice with egg custard: Also served warm. This was ok. - Side of rice: HUGE serving! Unfortunately it was clumpy and hard, which means old. Street parking only. Get the nam khao and mango sticky rice!
I've been on a tear lately. I've been finding really good eats. This is only my 2nd-3rd time eating Laotian food so I'm still getting used to it. I like how this place also serves Thai. Here's my take and my favorites: Food (5 stars) + Laos sausage is excellent. It has a hint of sweetness and lots of interesting spices that I cannot make out. Herby in a good way. + Nam Khao is a crispy coconut rice dish. It takes some getting used to as I was just meh the first time having it, but I'm loving it now. I likened this dish to a coconut fried rice with bits of meat. + Chicken curry is a typical Thai dish. I love how it stays piping hot even at the end of our meal. ~ Chicken wings are standard here. I can skip it next time. ~ Seen Lod is a dried beef dish that I thought was just mid. ~ Larb is a Thai salad with lots of meat. It has a hint of sour flavors likely from fish sauce and lime. It's OK for my buds, but not a favorite. Service/Ambiance (4+ stars) + We were a party of 6 and we were seated promptly on a Sunday evening + Storefront is welcoming with its bright double doors with contrasting gray walls + No problem parking in the back since the spa next door is already closed by dinner time
Previously a Chinese restaurant, now serves dishes with options in Laotian or Thai style. The food was delicious and portions hearty. Food came out quick too! On the main drag in Alameda.
My favorite dish when I go back home is khao piak so I had to try it here. Broth was flavored well, but it did not have too much noodles with chicken slices. It was mainly all soup. Thai iced coffee tasted similar to Vietnamese iced coffee. The crispy pork belly was yums and I usually have it with sticky rice and Thai chili pepper. Loved that they had a Thai chili pepper mixed fish sauce option. Parking is street parking so a little difficult. No wifi and clean bathroom that looks like a stock room. Will be back to try saku sai moo :) Thanks!
Really enjoyed the well-executed and authentic food here! The portions are also so huge! 10/10: green curry 10/10: crispy rice entree Would definitely come back to try the rest of their entrees and appetizers. Everything looks delicious.
Good food, nice place, and very fast service! The place is nice and spacious too. It is good for groups, I saw multiple large groups.
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
1 year ago
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
5 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
6 months ago
Decent ambiance. Luckily my lady and I got seated pretty quickly, but I could definitely see the place filling up fast. It was her birthday, so I went all in and ordered a platter. If you're getting anything with meat (which you probably will), they let you know up front it's about a 30-minute wait--but honestly, it goes by quick. I ordered the papaya salad platter with chicken wings, Lao sausage, and pork belly. Everything was hella good--super flavorful. The wings and pork had the perfect crisp. I got the papaya salad at medium heat, and I'll say this--if you can handle spicy, don't go medium unless you're ready. That "medium" had my mouth on fire... but I like it like that, lol. I'd definitely recommend this spot. And on top of that, I feel like what I paid was well worth it--the quality and variety make it a solid choice. Service was great too--kind, welcoming, and helpful. read more
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
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
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
9 months ago
11 months ago
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
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
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
7 months ago
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
3 months ago
The service is just average. He always forgets to bring water when I ask, and the food quality isn't very good either. read more
9 months ago
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
This place is good. Tho it's kind of pricey, yet everything tastes good. It's hard to find papaya salad. And what is sakoo!? Or nam kao. Whatever it is, it's good. I like trying new and exotic food. Mochi with meat is quite tasty. And the crispy fried rice salad sounds impossible but it's quite good. The place isn't very big so go early or make reservations. Else you'd have to wait in line. Service is good. I also got a Thai green tea for $5. That's pottery cheap. Very sweet and also strong green tea flavor. The vibe is nice. They have big screen TV playing nba games. Nice to have a good meal and watch the wolves treat the Thunder apart! Would go back for sure. Be careful it can get pricey fast. Solid A read more
Came here on a Sunday afternoon with two friends and we had a delightful time. Staff and Service: - Staff members were nice and answered our questions well about portion sizes Food and Drinks: - Thai Iced Tea: delicious, sweet, refreshing - Pineapple Fried Rice: huge portion with good flavor that can be a whole meal for someone or shared with others - Yellow Curry: we got this dish with extra white rice, which was a good call (not that we needed it with all of our other food, but it went well with the curry). - Spring Rolls: got spring rolls with beef. Comes with three different sauces (the peanut one was my favorite). This is 3 large rolls split in half, so comes out to 6 pieces - We also ordered a noodle dish that I can't remember the name of. It was tasty though and also was a large portion Miscellaneous: - Parking available via street parking - Portions are large and fun to share - Good for solo, pairs, and / or larger groups read more
9 months ago
Food was delicious but pricey. The place was spacious, street parking only. Service was good. I would recommend. read more
A wonderful find in Alameda! My family and I were craving Thai food and came across this restaurant on Yelp. I'm so glad we decided to check this place out! The decor is super cute with the different lighting options, and comfortable seating (booth and tables available). My favorite dishes here are: - pad se ew: love the fresh noodles and flavor of the beef - crispy pork belly: crispy, fatty, flavor bomb - pumpkin curry: sweet, creamy, would love to try this next time with pork or beef (I tried it with chicken) - The sakoo was also really delicious! Parking can be a little tough since it's located on Webster, so I had to circle around a few times to find street parking. Highly recommend coming early to find parking and avoiding a wait :). read more
2 years ago
I would have given a 3.75 if I could. Inside is lovely. The decor. I did arrive to my party late, so we moved tables. My party had already started getting their food. I had to go up to the counter and order my food because no one came back to the table. No one refilled our drinks. Food was decent. Pretty standard, nothing Stand out. We had to go and ask for to go containers. And then go up and pay. It was a Thursday night, maybe 3 or 4 other tables. Not exactly busy. If I'm going to go to a sit down restaurant, and tip a server. I'd like them to do the whole job worth tipping for. read more
So many people recommend this restaurant. I have been here twice now. I highly recommend the nam khao and sakoo. They have dishes that I never tried or seen at other Laotian restaurants, so the sakoo was completely new to me but still delicious! I tried the khao piek since the worker said it was one of the popular soups, but it was too bland for my taste. I would try the khao soy instead. Both times I have been here, it is sooo loud. This is NOT a good spot to catch up with people; I have to yell across the table lol. This place can accommodate very large groups of 10+ though. Overall, whenever I am craving Laotian food, I will get my fix here! read more
2 years ago
Wow! Such an amazing menu filled with so many different foods from Thailand and Laos! We ordered the papaya salad which was really good and came with a nice portion! We also ordered the pad Thai which hit the spot and a special sort of mochi textured ball with meat inside. You're supposed to wrap it up with lettuce and a bunch of other veggies, it was AMAZING! I loved how everything tasted so fresh and authentic! read more
11 months ago
Found this gem through yelp and I am very happy that I've got to try the food here. The reviews were amazing. Came in on a Sunday night for my birthday with my family. Got seated right away for a party of 5 at 6:10pm. Seems like you need the whole party there in order to get seated, I was able to put my name on a list just in case. We got a few dishes to share and do family style. Cause the portions look pretty big. Food was good and decently priced. Okay so now let me explain why they didn't get 5 stars....so I mentioned we ordered a bunch of things for family style includes there bbq items that are noted on the menu that it will take 20/30min to make. Which it's fine since we got starters and other things. So we kind of tried to plan out the food. I was disappointed when the bbq items came out first...and then our starter, veggies and lastly the rice and noodles. I wish the servers would've told us that the bbq is coming out quick. Cause the point was the have it with rice or noodles etc. Also we got two veggie dishes, the strings beans and the other eggplant. To our disappointment the flavor for both dishes was exactly the same. It's like they used the same sauce for each dish so it didn't really stand out. Would I come back? Yes, there are some amazing looking noodle soups and other items I really wanted to try. So definitely will be back! Parking can get a little crazy so be sure to arrive early! read more
9 months ago
Another good eats. Nice place to hang out with friends and eat delicious foods . Cozy and would go there again read more
The portions here are crazy! I originally wanted to order the BMV Ultimate platter but realized that it might be too much food for just my partner and I. I'm definitely going to be back to try this dish! We ended up ordering the Lao sausage, Nam Khao, and a Thai tea + a Thai green tea. The service was quick and friendly and the food came out really quickly. The interior of the restaurant was bright and airy and we felt really comfortable dining here. The Nam Khao was crispy and flavorful. It had a great balance of sweet, spicy, and slightly tangy. The bits of nam sausage were plentiful and tasty. The veggies it was served with was super fresh! The Lao sausage portion was extremely generous, I usually get half this amount of Lao sausage when i order from other Lao restaurants. It was savory and juicy and paired perfectly with sticky rice. read more
1 year ago
No reservation but waitlist for Saturday afternoon was not bad at all. They move fast. Place was nice but a bit cold for me, air was blasting and a nearby big party and how full it was made it super loud. But overall enjoyed and would come back. We got the appetizer platter- peanut sauce away really good. Pad se ew one of my fav! I did veggies no protein since we also ordered the papaya platter with 3 meats. All very good and hot- which is best for meats. The papaya salad we got was Lao style so a bit more salty. But really yummy! read more
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1511 Webster St
Alameda, CA 94501
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Do you accept reservations for lunch?
We only take reservations for groups of 8 or more. Please contact the restaurant for reservations. Thank you.
Is there an outdoor area?
Nope, only indoor seating. It's spacious though and can definitely accommodate groups. Maybe call ahead?
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How many people does the BMV Papaya Platter serve?
If you’re a big eaters I would assume it will feed 2-3. Average eaters I would say it will serve 4-5 people.
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