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This was our first time trying Chaa Roen Pohn since we've been on the hunt for our favorite pad see ew in the Bay Area. The restaurant was cute, clean, and modern. We had no problem getting a table for a walk-in for two. While the pad see ew was good, our favorite was the Khao Soi. It had so much flavor and had a good balance of crunch with soft noodles. I'd definitely come back for the Khao Soi, but still hunting for the best pad see ew!
Friends invited us here which is off the beaten path between 24th and 25th on Vicente in the Outer Sunset. Upon entering this place is tiny but nicely decorated and very clean. Some dishes hit the mark and others were just average. We were a party of 7 arriving at 6:15 pm but a call was made to reserve a table for our party an 1.5 hours before we arrived midweek. Limited wine and beer menu with no cocktails offered. Overall for our first visit I give this place a 4.
If you are looking for authentic Thai food, this place is it. It's a small neighborhood restaurant, and the staff is friendly. On a cold, windy weekday evening, I ordered the Khao Soi, a chicken curry noodle dish, presented so beautifully I almost didn't want to eat it. One sip of its broth and I felt like that scene in Ratatouille when he combines food and tastes an explosion of flavors: curry, coconut milk, chicken, and chili, juxtaposed with the texture of raw red onion, crunchy fried wontons, tangy lime juice, and firm egg noodles. It's a good serving too - I couldn't finish it so took the rest home and it was even tastier the next day. I plan to come back with a group and try everything else, including the Laotian dishes.
Wonderful little neighborhood gem for Thai or Lao food. They are a smallish restaurant but can accommodate small groups. We ordered the Khao Soi, pad Thai, and mango sticky rice. Khao Soi was a pretty tasty curry chicken egg noodle soup. Wish the onions were chopped smaller as the large pieces of raw onions were strong. Pad Thai was great and flavorful with thinner rice noodles and tender beef. Mango sticky rice was ok. The mango wasn't very ripe or sweet and the portion was on the small side. Thai ice tea was on point. The restaurant's ambiance was nice and modern.
I have to say, the location is very quaint and located on a not very busy area so it is easy to miss, but you should definitely try it out. They have probably around 20-25 seats in the restaurant. We ordered the pad Thai, khao soi, pad kee mao, and wonton noodle soup. Everything was not bad, unfortunately my pad Thai came out a little too chewy, meaning it was undercooked, I spoke with the waitress and she was very receptive. I think we should definitely try some of the more unique dishes next time, as the dishes we ordered may not have been their speciality. Definitely ask the waitress for some unique suggestions too. I didn't realize it is also a mix of Laotian cuisine also!
Chaa Roen Pohn is a cozy, local restaurant offering a menu of Southeast Asian flavors, including a selection of authentic Laotian specialties. To start, the Tum Laos was a salad made of shredded papaya flavored with a funky, salty, spicy mixture of salted crab, fish sauce, chili, garlic, and lime, served with shredded cabbage and vermicelli noodles. The Khao Soi was a Northern Thai noodle soup made of egg noodles in a spiced coconut curry broth, served with sliced chicken, pickled mustard greens, onion, crispy noodles, and fried wonton sheets on top. The broth was heavily spiced and flavorful, and the crunchy textures came together nicely with the soft egg noodles. Another Laotian specialty was the Mhok Pla, a slimy mixture of boneless catfish chunks flavored with dill, onion, garlic, and herbs, all steamed in a fragrant banana leaf. Finally, one of my favorite dishes was the Nam Khao Tod, made of broken crispy rice balls with fermented pork sausage, red onion, and peanuts, served with lettuce and herbs. Overall, the food here was delicious and the service was friendly. The portions were reasonably priced and weren't large (just like in Southeast Asia), which made them great for sharing and trying a bunch of different items!
Food 3.75/5 The fried tilapia was fried till the outside is crispy but inside is still soft, although some may think that it's over fried (very subjective). The fish itself did not taste oily and I would re-order. The shrimp fresh rolls wasn't anything special and you can probably skip. The pad kee mao was okay, didn't give much wok flavor and didn't give a lot of meat. Service 3/5 There's no waiting list and everyone was cramped in a tiny space in front of the counter. The waitress didn't ask who came first but just proceeded to seat people who kept pushing to the front. Seems like the restaurant has more seating area in the back and I heard people making reservation by calling ahead. We also waited a long time till the waitress finally decided to take our order; overall they're understaffed so be prepared to wait. Ambiance 4/5 It's a nice little restaurant, at least from the front (not sure what the back looks like). Large parties are a little harder to settle in but overall a good and clean environment.
Tasty spot for Asian food! Very impressed at this spot that is tucked away in the sunset. Prices are affordable, but just wish the dishes were a tad bigger! -Papaya salad: a bit spicier than we were expecting -Play Nid Tod: fried tilapia was well seasoned, just hard to get all the fish off the bones -Kao Piak: a warm, homey soup. loved the hand pulled rice noodles that had a nice chew -Pad See Ew: a classic! -Side of roti: nice and crispy. Service was fast and very friendly. Liked the small restaurant vibes
This place has a big menu and all the food was amazing!! The spice levels are REAL so don't go crazy hahaha. Everything we got was so flavorful and portions were big. My favorite was the Nam Kao Tod (crispy rice salad)!! Service was so welcoming and fast! And the inside is well-decorated, clean, and well-lit. Come here for you Thai/Lao food fix!
first time here. place is just ok but nice ambiance, so homey. staffs are nice and attentive. for foods: * por laos: kind of appetizer but laotian style. basically, it is like lumpia but served with rice vermicelli, lettuce, mint leaves, cilantro, and dill plus sweet chili sauce. it is absolutely recommended!!! if normally in other restaurants, they just put mint and cilantro but here, they also add dill and taste is approved!!! * khao soi: another recommended noodle that you have to order when coming here. you will not get the whole chicken parts but shredded chicken. the soup taste is quite thick but delish!!! * pad ped with tofu: the tofu is served in fried which is good. i expect to get lots of eggplant instead of bok choi veggie. anyway, for this menu, i will say it is just mediocre like other thai restaurants... prices are just ok or average. will say a recommended thai / lao restaurant...
Yum! Delicious thai and laotian food. What makes this place special is that they offer a dedicated list of lao dishes in addition to their thai menu. The dishes had a unique home-cooked style touch if that makes sense. - Pla nil tod: Our favorite dish. The deep fried tilapia was perfectly crispy and came with a flavorful sauce. - Nam kao tod (crispy rice with pork sausage): Great flavor and texture. - Pad kra pow with chicken: Typical stir fry and loved it. - Khao soi: Generous portion with delicious noodles in a rich coconut curry soup. - Papaya salad: Tried this lao style which has fermented fish sauce. I enjoy both thai and lao styles of papaya salad, so it was great to see the lao version offered here. Love spicy food and medium spicy was perfect for us - if you like spicy, you could also try it hot! Service was fast and the restaurant filled up quickly even on a weekday evening. Would definitely come back.
Ambience: This quiet, local restaurant is cozy and nice. There's maybe 4 tables for 2 people, a few for 4 and a few for 6, and apparently they have a large room in the back for parties of 12 or so. It's very well lit and bright. Service: We got seated right away and they gave us a few laminated menus, but we were interested in the Laotian food, since it wasn't anything we had tried before. She gave us a few minutes to decide on drinks and food. Food: He got the Laos beer, which, to me, is reminiscent of an unsweetened, crisp, beery, unbubbly version of an apple cider. I enjoyed it and wish i got the same, but i got a singha. Mhok Pla - very flavorful, perfectly cooked catfish with loads of dill. I'm not sure if I've ever had a cooked dill dish, and while this dish wasn't my personal favorite of the 3, it was very good. The catfish was saucy, moist, and melted in your mouth Kao Piak - the rice noodles tasted hand pulled and had a great texture to it. It was springy and had good bite. There were a few spare ribs in the soup and the soup itself was very flavorful and I can see this being something I come back for every winter, or when the months turn cold. It's warming, filling, and really tasty. One thing I like to check when having anything with spare ribs is that I like to chew on the bones and suck out the marrow - if the bones are soft, generally, the meat is fresh. The food here is very fresh. Lastly, we got the Nam Kao Tod, the crispy rice salad, and even though it is winter and I don't like eating cold salads in the winter, the rice balances out the dish to make it hearty, filling, and it soaks up the flavors of the sauces. All in all, I would come back and bring different friends. The prices are also very reasonable for the amount of food we received. I'd say give this place a try as it's well worth it!
Food was amazing and our server was so sweet. It was a cozy spot with only a few tables inside. Not pictured, but we got the papaya salad with medium heat but it felt like it was a little more than medium. Still super tasty! Pineapple fried rice was also super good, and ended with mango sticker as the dessert. All dishes were great, but the serving size is a bit small.
Such a cozy and lovely Thai spot in Parkside! I ordered a Khao Soi and split the Tum Laos with a friend. The Khao Soi was awesome, a little lacking on the broth but not to the point where I wouldn't recommend it. It was my first time trying Tum Laos, which is similar to Tum Thai (papaya salad) but with additions of anchovy, crab, and vermicelli noodle. I prefer Tum Thai, but it was cool to try the Lao spinoff. Prices were reasonable and service was good. I'd definitely come back! read more
10 days ago
super cozy and flavorful food! first time having laotian food and it was delicious! had the khao piak and it reminded me of banh canh - so comforting and noodles were so satisfying and chewy papaya salad was good and had a kick to it read more
1 month ago
date & time: thursday september 3, 2026 @ noon rating: 4.5 stars vibe: solo diners, besties & families in mutual-colored striped tops, lace trim silky shorts & goyard bags music: female vocals decor: cozy eatery service: nice & efficient imbibe: thai iced tea devour: roti, fried shrimp rolls, chicken wings, chicken salad, pad seew, fried tilapia whole fish & mango sticky rice total: $97 read more
3 months ago
This was our first time trying Chaa Roen Pohn since we've been on the hunt for our favorite pad see ew in the Bay Area. The restaurant was cute, clean, and modern. We had no problem getting a table for a walk-in for two. While the pad see ew was good, our favorite was the Khao Soi. It had so much flavor and had a good balance of crunch with soft noodles. I'd definitely come back for the Khao Soi, but still hunting for the best pad see ew! read more
1 month ago
Friends invited us here which is off the beaten path between 24th and 25th on Vicente in the Outer Sunset. Upon entering this place is tiny but nicely decorated and very clean. Some dishes hit the mark and others were just average. We were a party of 7 arriving at 6:15 pm but a call was made to reserve a table for our party an 1.5 hours before we arrived midweek. Limited wine and beer menu with no cocktails offered. Overall for our first visit I give this place a 4. read more
If you are looking for authentic Thai food, this place is it. It's a small neighborhood restaurant, and the staff is friendly. On a cold, windy weekday evening, I ordered the Khao Soi, a chicken curry noodle dish, presented so beautifully I almost didn't want to eat it. One sip of its broth and I felt like that scene in Ratatouille when he combines food and tastes an explosion of flavors: curry, coconut milk, chicken, and chili, juxtaposed with the texture of raw red onion, crunchy fried wontons, tangy lime juice, and firm egg noodles. It's a good serving too - I couldn't finish it so took the rest home and it was even tastier the next day. I plan to come back with a group and try everything else, including the Laotian dishes. read more
2 months ago
Wonderful little neighborhood gem for Thai or Lao food. They are a smallish restaurant but can accommodate small groups. We ordered the Khao Soi, pad Thai, and mango sticky rice. Khao Soi was a pretty tasty curry chicken egg noodle soup. Wish the onions were chopped smaller as the large pieces of raw onions were strong. Pad Thai was great and flavorful with thinner rice noodles and tender beef. Mango sticky rice was ok. The mango wasn't very ripe or sweet and the portion was on the small side. Thai ice tea was on point. The restaurant's ambiance was nice and modern. read more
I have to say, the location is very quaint and located on a not very busy area so it is easy to miss, but you should definitely try it out. They have probably around 20-25 seats in the restaurant. We ordered the pad Thai, khao soi, pad kee mao, and wonton noodle soup. Everything was not bad, unfortunately my pad Thai came out a little too chewy, meaning it was undercooked, I spoke with the waitress and she was very receptive. I think we should definitely try some of the more unique dishes next time, as the dishes we ordered may not have been their speciality. Definitely ask the waitress for some unique suggestions too. I didn't realize it is also a mix of Laotian cuisine also! read more
Chaa Roen Pohn is a cozy, local restaurant offering a menu of Southeast Asian flavors, including a selection of authentic Laotian specialties. To start, the Tum Laos was a salad made of shredded papaya flavored with a funky, salty, spicy mixture of salted crab, fish sauce, chili, garlic, and lime, served with shredded cabbage and vermicelli noodles. The Khao Soi was a Northern Thai noodle soup made of egg noodles in a spiced coconut curry broth, served with sliced chicken, pickled mustard greens, onion, crispy noodles, and fried wonton sheets on top. The broth was heavily spiced and flavorful, and the crunchy textures came together nicely with the soft egg noodles. Another Laotian specialty was the Mhok Pla, a slimy mixture of boneless catfish chunks flavored with dill, onion, garlic, and herbs, all steamed in a fragrant banana leaf. Finally, one of my favorite dishes was the Nam Khao Tod, made of broken crispy rice balls with fermented pork sausage, red onion, and peanuts, served with lettuce and herbs. Overall, the food here was delicious and the service was friendly. The portions were reasonably priced and weren't large (just like in Southeast Asia), which made them great for sharing and trying a bunch of different items! read more
Food 3.75/5 The fried tilapia was fried till the outside is crispy but inside is still soft, although some may think that it's over fried (very subjective). The fish itself did not taste oily and I would re-order. The shrimp fresh rolls wasn't anything special and you can probably skip. The pad kee mao was okay, didn't give much wok flavor and didn't give a lot of meat. Service 3/5 There's no waiting list and everyone was cramped in a tiny space in front of the counter. The waitress didn't ask who came first but just proceeded to seat people who kept pushing to the front. Seems like the restaurant has more seating area in the back and I heard people making reservation by calling ahead. We also waited a long time till the waitress finally decided to take our order; overall they're understaffed so be prepared to wait. Ambiance 4/5 It's a nice little restaurant, at least from the front (not sure what the back looks like). Large parties are a little harder to settle in but overall a good and clean environment. read more
8 months ago
Tasty spot for Asian food! Very impressed at this spot that is tucked away in the sunset. Prices are affordable, but just wish the dishes were a tad bigger! -Papaya salad: a bit spicier than we were expecting -Play Nid Tod: fried tilapia was well seasoned, just hard to get all the fish off the bones -Kao Piak: a warm, homey soup. loved the hand pulled rice noodles that had a nice chew -Pad See Ew: a classic! -Side of roti: nice and crispy. Service was fast and very friendly. Liked the small restaurant vibes read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
This place has a big menu and all the food was amazing!! The spice levels are REAL so don't go crazy hahaha. Everything we got was so flavorful and portions were big. My favorite was the Nam Kao Tod (crispy rice salad)!! Service was so welcoming and fast! And the inside is well-decorated, clean, and well-lit. Come here for you Thai/Lao food fix! read more
5 months ago
first time here. place is just ok but nice ambiance, so homey. staffs are nice and attentive. for foods: * por laos: kind of appetizer but laotian style. basically, it is like lumpia but served with rice vermicelli, lettuce, mint leaves, cilantro, and dill plus sweet chili sauce. it is absolutely recommended!!! if normally in other restaurants, they just put mint and cilantro but here, they also add dill and taste is approved!!! * khao soi: another recommended noodle that you have to order when coming here. you will not get the whole chicken parts but shredded chicken. the soup taste is quite thick but delish!!! * pad ped with tofu: the tofu is served in fried which is good. i expect to get lots of eggplant instead of bok choi veggie. anyway, for this menu, i will say it is just mediocre like other thai restaurants... prices are just ok or average. will say a recommended thai / lao restaurant... read more
Yum! Delicious thai and laotian food. What makes this place special is that they offer a dedicated list of lao dishes in addition to their thai menu. The dishes had a unique home-cooked style touch if that makes sense. - Pla nil tod: Our favorite dish. The deep fried tilapia was perfectly crispy and came with a flavorful sauce. - Nam kao tod (crispy rice with pork sausage): Great flavor and texture. - Pad kra pow with chicken: Typical stir fry and loved it. - Khao soi: Generous portion with delicious noodles in a rich coconut curry soup. - Papaya salad: Tried this lao style which has fermented fish sauce. I enjoy both thai and lao styles of papaya salad, so it was great to see the lao version offered here. Love spicy food and medium spicy was perfect for us - if you like spicy, you could also try it hot! Service was fast and the restaurant filled up quickly even on a weekday evening. Would definitely come back. read more
Ambience: This quiet, local restaurant is cozy and nice. There's maybe 4 tables for 2 people, a few for 4 and a few for 6, and apparently they have a large room in the back for parties of 12 or so. It's very well lit and bright. Service: We got seated right away and they gave us a few laminated menus, but we were interested in the Laotian food, since it wasn't anything we had tried before. She gave us a few minutes to decide on drinks and food. Food: He got the Laos beer, which, to me, is reminiscent of an unsweetened, crisp, beery, unbubbly version of an apple cider. I enjoyed it and wish i got the same, but i got a singha. Mhok Pla - very flavorful, perfectly cooked catfish with loads of dill. I'm not sure if I've ever had a cooked dill dish, and while this dish wasn't my personal favorite of the 3, it was very good. The catfish was saucy, moist, and melted in your mouth Kao Piak - the rice noodles tasted hand pulled and had a great texture to it. It was springy and had good bite. There were a few spare ribs in the soup and the soup itself was very flavorful and I can see this being something I come back for every winter, or when the months turn cold. It's warming, filling, and really tasty. One thing I like to check when having anything with spare ribs is that I like to chew on the bones and suck out the marrow - if the bones are soft, generally, the meat is fresh. The food here is very fresh. Lastly, we got the Nam Kao Tod, the crispy rice salad, and even though it is winter and I don't like eating cold salads in the winter, the rice balances out the dish to make it hearty, filling, and it soaks up the flavors of the sauces. All in all, I would come back and bring different friends. The prices are also very reasonable for the amount of food we received. I'd say give this place a try as it's well worth it! read more
3 months ago
Food was amazing and our server was so sweet. It was a cozy spot with only a few tables inside. Not pictured, but we got the papaya salad with medium heat but it felt like it was a little more than medium. Still super tasty! Pineapple fried rice was also super good, and ended with mango sticker as the dessert. All dishes were great, but the serving size is a bit small. read more
2 days ago
Quiet neighborhood, good parking, authentic flavors, smaller than expected portions. For 5 people, we ordered: Chicken Wings ($11.00) - decent Chaa Roen Pohn Special ($40) - platter of mystery meats and a nice salad in the middle Namtok Beef Noodle Soup ($16.00) - good! we ordered this with the flat rice noodle and it was very homey Khao Soi ($16.00) - small bowl but bursting with rich flavors Steak Laos ($17.00) - dry Kang Om - ($15.00) - very, VERY spicy soup with too much dill Mango Stick Rice ($8.00) - presented beautifully and tasted ok read more
1 year ago
Chaa Roen Pohn is a hidden gem in the neighborhood! You see a lot of Thai restaurants in SF, but not many with a Laotian specific menu. I've dined in once and ordered takeout twice. You can't go wrong with the Por Laos: fried pork rolls with vermicelli, lettuce, fresh herbs, and a sweet chili sauce. They were crispy and easy to eat since they were precut into bite size pieces, perfect for assembling with the accompanying items. The papaya salad packed a punch even though I requested mild. It was refreshing; the lime brought out a brightness and fish sauce some umami and saltiness. The pad see ew was very good. The noodles had the perfect texture, a nice chew and very velvety; I appreciated how they weren't clumped together, probably because they're rinsed well after boiling to remove extra starch. The tom yum had a very mild acidity. If you prefer your tom yum more sour, you might be a little disappointed here. Service is standard, as there was one person taking all the orders and delivering to the tables. Ambiance is simple and standard for an Asian eatery. The restaurant is small, about 8 tables seating 2-6 people per table. But they also have a large table in the back for larger party size that seats up to 15. Overall Chaa Roen Pohn is a great place to dine in or do takeout; they have an easy online ordering system and package items carefully. Parking isn't to tricky in the area either. read more
Cozy little spot, easy to miss on the street! There are mostly thai dishes on the menu and a special smaller Lao dish menu standing on the table. Food- -Fried tilapia: beautiful presentation on a straw platter -green curry -curry noodle soup: the best! Flavor was wonderful, not spicy, came with fried noodle crispy pieces to top off the noodles -zen ya fo: noodle soup, you can choose thin rice noodle, flat noodle, or egg noodles, up to you Good friendly service read more
The mango salad w grilled shrimp was the star of the show. 5/5 Red curry 5/5 Chicken Satay skewer 5/5; tender and juicy. I liked the peanut sauce. I rated this place 3 stars for the tilapia and marinated pork ribs being so overcooked and dry. They were the main protein dishes and very underwhelming. The sauces are all delicious, but the pork felt heavily battered. Service was very good. The place is small but we had no trouble getting a table on a Sunday night. It was overall a good dinner. read more
Been wanting to try out this Laotian restaurant and finally had a chance to.Came in on a Friday evening around 5:20pm. Did not have to wait, but it was pretty packed already. The restaurant is somewhat small and has limited seating; around 20 people roughly. Ambiance was cozy and very homey. There is a Thai/Laos menu. Service was friendly and quick. Decided to try: Kao Piak(7/10) - A light and flavorful thick soup/broth.Very soothing and I could see myself getting this on a cold day in SF. Didn't really taste any ginger in the broth though. The hand pulled noodles reminded me of silver pin noodles(which typically is made from rice and tapioca flour), has a bit of a chew to them. There were some pork spare ribs and steamed pork loaf(cha lua) along with fried onions and herbs . Overall a very good noodle soup; my only issue is the portion size was a bit small. Very reminiscent of the Vietnamese dish Banh Canh, but with less toppings. Chicken Feet Spicy Salad(5.8/10) - This caught my eye on the menu and decided to give it a try. I thought it would be boneless chicken feet as that would make it easier to eat as a "salad", but it wasn't. The chicken feet was lightly tossed with some dry chili flakes and lime dressing along with a lot of red onions/onions,cilantro and 4 small chunks of tomatoes. Flavor was good and tasty without being overbearing. Wasn't spicy though. I would stay away from this unless you like chicken feet and are willing to put in the effort to eat it with the bones. Not sure why they call it a salad, it was more of appetizer.....it would go well with a alcohol/beer for sure. Overall, the dishes I tried were flavorful and tasty. I would come back to give their other dishes a try. read more
Was craving some Lao food in the DC area and stumbled upon Chaa Roen Pohn! Quick sit down service with quick & attentive staff! The server was great with recommending dishes and spice levels! Note that some dishes have "level 1-5" options, even a level 2 was quite a kicker! Both dishes we ordered were equally bursting with flavors and complimented each other well. The Cha Roen Pohn specials savory, crunch, tangy, spicey flavors with the Khao Soi's rich, sweet, savory broth definitely hit the spot! Each dish was definitely shareable amongst a small group for sure. I'll definitely be coming back in the near future to fuel my Lao cuisine cravings read more
8 months ago
I called at 7:30 to see if they were still seating, they happily welcomed us in, and there were several guests who had just begun eating! The inside is so clean and cozy, but still feels like a nice night out. I highly recommend getting level 4 spice on everything if you like spice. This is my new fav restaurant in Parkside. The portions are great and so flavorful! read more
10 months ago
Nice, friendly service. I wanted to try the Lao dishes so ordered the Kao Piak and Nam Kao Tod (crispy rice salad). The freshly pulled noodles for the Kao Piak were interesting, unlike any rice noodles I've had; they were not very firm but still had a nice bite that I enjoyed. Soup was warming and enjoyed the ribs on a chilly day. I've never had Nam Kao Tod so didn't know what to expect nor how to judge whether it was authentic or not. However I did enjoy the funky, sour, salty bite. Is it my favorite type of Southeast Asian salad? Probably not, but I enjoyed discovering a new dish and flavor profile that I hadn't tried before. read more
1 year ago
Came here for a date night to try something new. The space is cozy and had a nice vibe, but the food didn't totally deliver. The steak was unfortunately way overcooked--more tough than tender. We also tried a noodle dish that was flavorful and well-seasoned, but the portion was tiny, especially for the price. Service was friendly and the menu had promise, but overall it felt a little underwhelming. Might give it another shot, but wouldn't rush back. read more
28 days ago
2 months ago
For the number of years I've been in San Francisco, I'm surprised this is the first time that I've heard of Chaa Roen Pohn, located in the Sunset District. When my friends and I came on a weekday night, we were seated immediately. While they have some art decorations around, the highlight was the TV highlighting beautiful scenery along with calming music. We ordered their Steak Laos, Pad See Ew with chicken, Tom Kha soup, and Thai Fried Rice with pork. The Steak Laos was way too chewy, but the rest of the delicious dishes made up for this. The Pad See Ew was my personal favorite, as it was not too greasy and had good seasoning. The Tom Kha soup was creamy and a good portion size for the price we paid, and the Thai Fried Rice was also not too greasy. Overall, I enjoyed a majority of the dishes & would say that the dishes are very worth the price point! read more
Pros: Thai iced tea and the papaya salad was good! I got a spice level 2 for the papaya salad but it was more like a level 4 spicy, but super tasty still. The pad thai chicken was a bit plain. The portion was huge though and prices here are very decent. The tom yum soup was ok. Not as sour and also they put too much onion in it. Overall ok spot more like a 3.5 stars. read more
2 years ago
Been wanting to come for awhile. Walking distance from our house. We've been curious as Just Won Ton was here for a few decades. Then it was briefly a Vietnamese place. Now it's a Laotian/Thai place. The interior got a face lift. New lighting, flooring, and even new bathroom door. Plus a private dining room next to the kitchen in the back. The three us had an early dinner here. Saturday at 5:10pm. We were the second party to arrive. There are two separate menus. The Laotian menu is in a plexiglass frame sitting on the table. And the Thai menu is two sided laminated. Ordered - * two items off the Laotian menu. 1) Por Laos, fried rice noodles with ground pork. Similar to Vietnamese imperial rolls. Very good. Came piping hot. You can wrap in lettuce leaves and dip into sweet chili sauce. 2) Kao Piak. Hand pulled rice noodles in a ginger chicken broth with pork loaf, pork spareribs. It's served in a soup bowel. When I first saw it I didn't think I'd be satisfied as there's only a few noodles. Hearty chicken broth with much umami. Great on a cold winter night. * hubby got the bamee kiew. Egg noodles with three won tons in soup. And a couple prawns. And minced pork. And fish balls. And choy veggies. Very hearty. He enjoyed. * daughter got pad see ew with shrimp. Rice noodles with four good size prawns. She enjoyed. Service was good. One server that did everything. Took orders, cleaned tables, brought food out from the kitchen, etc. We'll come again. read more
I really liked this spot! Came here for dinner and had their khao soi, tom yum noodle soup, and nam khao (Laotian crispy rice salad). Everything was so good! It was a pretty busy night with full house and maybe a few people waiting but quick service. Would definitely come back! Street parking in the surrounding residential area. read more
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