My husband and I visited Lao Lao Bar on Monday night for the first time. We were seated right away…read moreand given menus. Our waitress was very friendly and super helpful. We ordered 2 cocktails to start with the tapioca dumplings and green papaya fritters. The drinks came out immediately. I had the Tincture Perfect, which was outstanding. It was the perfect mix of sweet, sour, floral and bitter. I loved it! My husband had the Unit 75 which he really enjoyed. The grapfruit bitters rounded out the sweetness of the Chambord and the sourness of the lemon. We decided to order another cocktail each just as our food arrived. I had the I Have a Lychee Secret. It was a little on the sweet side, but was very yummy. I loved the black pepper on top but didn't really taste much cilantro. My husband had La Passionista which was great. It was so well-balanced and flavourful. The dumplings were AMAZING! The butterly pea infused tapioca gave the perfect bouncy, chewy texture to the outside and the mushroom and radish centres were so tasty. Our waitress explained that they should be eaten in a lettuce cup with cilantro, mint and peanuts. YUM! Such a flavour bomb. The only thing I would have changed would be to add some sort of a spicy, salty, sour dipping sauce like a nuoc cham. The green papaya fritters were also just fantastic. They were crispy, crunchy and the dipping sauce was a little spicy and sweet. All in all, we really enjoyed our meal and would 100% return. I have already reccomended them to others.

Venue: 5/5 Lao Lao…read moreBar has a fun, lively vibe that works whether you're coming for a casual meal or a night out. The space feels welcoming and comfortable, and it's the kind of place you can settle into without feeling rushed. The tables can feel close, but everyone is in their own conversations so it's lively in the atmosphere. Parking is on the street or a green P garage minutes walk away. Service: 5/5 Service was excellent from start to finish. Friendly, attentive, and quick when it mattered, without hovering. Everything came out smoothly and the pacing of the meal never felt rushed. Just make sure to let server know of any allergies as there are nuts used in cooking. Food: 5/5 The Thai milk tea was super refreshing and easily one of the best I've had. The beef salad is a must order for its bold flavors. For mains, the drunken noodles and pineapple fried rice were great complements to the beef massaman curry. They also have lunch menu at a smaller portion for a quick bite during the week.

It's hard to find Laotian food in the GTA, so I was excited to see this place. Sadly this is not…read morethe Laotian food I am looking for - stick to Lao Thai further south. They get 2.5 stars. Despite a sign saying 3 items for $9.99 and 2 for $8.99, no items were available to be selected - it seems everything is cooked to order. I asked for something more Laotian rather than Thai or Vietnamese as most of the menu seems to be. The lady suggested egg noodles or shanghai noodles, saying they had Laotian flavour. Got egg noodles with shrimp ($2 more than with chicken or beef). They tasted OK. They had a generic Chinese taste.

I came to Lao Food Co. after seeing it on Instagram. We…read morecame right at the opening for weekend brunch, and there was no waiting on the weekend. There are four tables with four seats each. Reservations accepted. We ordered tapioca pearl dumplings, crispy fried rice, coffee, and soy milk with grass jelly. The tapioca pearl dumplings filled with chicken, radish and peanuts came in five and were really delicious. The coconut crispy rice was made with crispy rice, cured pork, herbs and peanuts. We loved the texture and taste of the dish - it was very refreshing with the lettuce wrap, and combined with the house-made chilli sauce, elevated it. After these two dishes, we were full and took some coconut crispy rice home. Service was quick and friendly. Chef Dao came out to speak to us after our meal, and we could see the passion and love they put into each dish. Amazing Laos food is popping up in Toronto, and this is one of those spots. Lao Food Co also offers a monthly supper club, which is a three-course prixe fixe meal - which we plan on going to in the future. The restaurant is only open on weekends. Overall, we are excited to try this neighbourhood gem and would encourage others to try delicious Laotian food at Lao Food Co. Accessibility: two steps to the restaurant, no automatic door opener, sizeable individual washroom. Neighbourhood street parking, and some public transportation options.

From the owner: Serving freshly made authentic Laotian food and sauces. Serving dine-in lunch service, pre-order…read morepickup, private events, and monthly Supper Club dinner.

3.5/5 Only 4 tables to dine in, a bit divey as other yelpers…read morehas said. We came around 5:30 and there was only 1 person working dining, cooking and take out orders so service was a bit slow. But very friendly. I really liked the fried chicken and the curry. Chicken was so juicy and perfectly fried. The sausage wasn't for me, there was also vegetable mixed in? The chicken Lao pad Thai was a bit too salty, more fish sauce used? Than regular pad Thais, which I'm not used to. The curry was amazing, the flavour had so much depth. The shrimp rolls were okay, deep fried well but nothing special. The nam kao, the rice was crispy but sadly I asked for no cilantro but there was so much in it, I couldn't eat it. All in all, the fried chicken was the best and will def come back for it with the fried rice next time!

This dish felt like such a light and delightful little moment, the crisp texture and gentle flavors…read moremade every bite so enjoyable, especially paired with that perfect dipping sauce, it's the kind of simple yet memorable experience that stays with you and makes you want to come back again just to enjoy it all over once more.

Great ambiance. The taste of the food is legit. Service was good. I definitely recommend.read more

Choun is a hidden gem in Ontario. We stumbled upon this family owned restaurant when my nephew was…read morecraving ramen. Google ratings for this quaint establishment were not wrong! They specialize in Southeast Asia cuisine, namely Laotian takes on neighbouring regional cuisines like Thai, Korean, and Japanese dishes. The menu is diverse but shows intentionality. The standout dish for us was definitely the laksa. It was creamy and spicy and flavourful. Unlike other laksas I've tried it wasn't watery like a soup but was more of a richer curry bisque texture if that makes sense. The chicken pieces were tender. There were lots of vegetables in the broth. My Asian barbecue ribs were sweet-savoury. The kimchi cabbage coleslaw was tasty but I just ate some of it because I was too full from drinking up the rest of hubby's leftover laksa broth. My ramen-loving nephew devoured his miso ramen. Sara was so sweet and brought my nephew to meet the chef and kitchen crew. She also brought us complimentary Asian style churros. She offered great insight into the menu as well as her brother Bobby's journey into this business and his intention of highlighting Laotian cuisine. I was describing to a friend how at one point, a random Christmas song came on the playlist (it was March). With the warmth of family around me, my belly satiated from the delicious meal, it did feel a lot like Christmas in that one moment. Amazing food (I still dream about that laksa) and awesome staff made for a very memorable dining experience that we look forward to repeating the next time we are in the Cambridge area.

we have eaten here 3 times. The restaurant is lovely but a…read morebit dark. Lucky I had my cell phone flashlight to read the menu. The food is very good. The service staff are excellent and the seating comfortable with sufficient space between tables. we ordered Noodles & Satay. both were VG but ask the server to ensure the chicken satay is NOT well done as it will be too dry. Enjoy !

On our way to Niagara Falls and stopped here for lunch. First impression were wonderful, the…read morerestaurant was clean and nicely decorated with a fun little bar. The service was excellent and the food came out very quick. We had the Crispy WonTons and they were delicious, filled with chicken. So good for entrees we ordered chicken Pad Thai, Yellow Curry chicken, shrimp Thai Basil and cashew chicken. We ate them family style to try everything it was delicious

P2 Thai Chicken Wings - The chicken wings were okay, quite fragrant…read more P3 Chef Nuit's Pad Thai - The stir-fried noodles were on the sour side, not highly recommended. P4 Pad Gra Prow - The best dish! We chose mild spicy, which wasn't spicy at all. P5 Khao Soi - Golden noodles, very delicious, the coconut milk flavor permeated the noodles, and the meat was quite tender. P6 Pad See Ew - It tasted like wide rice noodles, delicious! We chose beef and extra shrimp. P7 Coconut Sorbet - Coconut milk ice cream, not bad, a little too sweet, and had a little bit of coconut meat. Mango Sticky Rice - The mango sticky rice was average, nothing particularly delicious. P8 Thai Iced Tea - A little sweet and a little too sweet. Fresh Coconut Water - Very refreshing and fresh coconut water. Compared to other Thai restaurants in Toronto, this one was the best!

Started off with the shrimp chips, which were incredibly crispy and flavorful, the portion was…read moregenerous and great for sharing. For the main course, the beef pad see ew arrived piping hot; although it was a little on the saltier side, the flavor was amazing, and I loved the chili oil on the side. The highlight of the meal was the mango sticky rice. They nailed the mango-to-rice ratio, which is something many places that have this dessert struggle with. Service was super attentive and friendly throughout the evening.

Good food, reasonably priced but service could have been friendlier…read more We started with hot and cold spring rolls. The cold were gf but the hot crispy ones were not so only my mom ate those. They were large portions and we got 2 in each order. Bothe types were enjoyed My mom had the mango salad and enjoyed it. I had the noodles in a yellow curry. They were on the sweet side but flavourful and tasty. Restaurant is in a plaza with free parking.

A great place for Thai in the Keele and Steele area. Their portions are always great and you never…read moreleave hungry. It's a little pricy for the quality but the food here is always good. Service is a hit or miss, while all the staff are polite and friendly, sometimes it's hard to get their attention, especially when things start to pick up. The restaurant is not big, but around lunch time gets pretty busy. It's a comfortable space, nothing fancy. We ordered the pad see ew and khao soi. Pad see ew was good, had nice flavours. Though it didnt come with the traditional large wide noodles. The khao soi was good as well, though again, had mixed canto fried noodles as the topping. Overall a good place to grab a quick bite.

A touch on the prodey side but really not bad at all, especially when compared to other similar…read morerestaurants in the area. Good selection on the menu without being overwhelming, and a decent mix of things as well. Taste was good as well. Really liked the curry pad Thai, but wasn't thrilled with the holy basil.

I was in the area when I tried the fish store sandwiches, and I love Thai so I had to try this…read moreJace, I got the pad kee Mao, the service was quick and efficient and I saw they gave me a ten percent discount and I didn't even pay cash, that's very nice of them. The noodles were cooked perfectly so soft and a nice chew, the beef was cooked perfectly and you mix their chilli sauce with it, the taste is divine. The ambiance looked very elegant, the waitress was very friendly, and the paad kee mao was probably the best paad kee mao i ever tasted even I would say better than khao san rao. The portion size is huge, me and wife shared, I ordered it medium which had a fair bit of spice to it. If you mix it with the chilli sauce they give you, the taste is out of this world. I would love to come here again and try their other wonderful dishes.