A "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant with a cozy feel and friendly service. There were few tables (3-4…read morefitting 10-12 people maybe) and every seat was filled on a Thursday morning/noon). You're sitting right by the kitchen and we could hear our tilapia frying. We ordered the Pho Zap Zap. I thought it was okay pho. The Pad See Ew was very, very good. The Pia Rard Prik (fried tilapia filet) on the Chef Special menu was also really good! The iced Vietnamese coffee is exactly what Vietnamese coffee tastes like. Coconut water was just canned Foco coconut juice. I can taste why people are so enthused to recommend Pho Zap Zap! Cozy hole in the wall vibes and delicious food. Looking forward to coming back and/or getting takeout from here!

I was not able to take any photos, but this little gem is definitely the place to go for authentic…read moreLao food. It's a small restaurant, but you can truly tell the food was made with care and love. Everything was flavorful and comforting. I would definitely order from here again very soon.

It was a Sunday evening. We had just gotten back from Boston on the train and were hungry. I went…read morethrough my bookmarked places on Yelp and decided on Haus. It was a first for my friend and I; we were in the mood for something yummy, but that wouldn't feel too heavy. It was very close to us, so in minutes, we were in their parking lot. We walked in and noticed its a big space. They have a lot of tables, a bar area, but also booths along the wall. Since there wasn't anyone else there, we look a big booth. One downside is that they don't have physical menus for the food, it's a QR code. To me, it can be overwhelming to scroll through so many options and remember them along the way. We finally settled on shrimp nime chow, pork belly drunken noodles, and Thai style chicken wings. Our waitress was very helpful in giving us suggestions and explaining some of the foods. I am very glad the food came out little by little as it allowed us to eat everything while it was fresh and hot. The wings came out first and they looked magnificent. They were glowing, crispy, and topped with goodness (crispy garlic, sautéed jalapeño peppers and onions). The jalapeño did not make the wings spicy. They did have a tiny hint of spice, but the sweet and savory flavors definitely overshadowed it. I drizzled some of the oil on the plate of the wings back onto the wings, but also on some of the other food we ordered since it was that good. The order came with about 4 whole wings, and 4 drum stick parts of the wing which definitely justified the price. We ate about half of them and took the rest with us. Next, was the nime chow. I noticed they these were made with a little less love since the ingredients inside were not equally dispersed. However, the flavor was good. I wish it had more Thai basil. Lastly, the drunken noodles came out. The vegetables were cooked perfectly, and it came with a good amount of fried pork belly. It was my first time have pork belly as a protein for drunken noodles but it worked really well. The dish was very flavorful, the noodles were cooked perfectly and well coated with flavor. Since we were the only customers there, we received all the attention. We also noticed they had a pretty good playlist going. For everything we ordered, it came out to about $50 which wasn't bad. I will definitely be coming back to try other menu items.

The pho soup here was excellent, the service was great nice and friendly the ambiance was ok the…read moreplace was empty because of the time a day it was. This place is huge though perfect for private parties I'll give a second update when I come in for their famous papaya salad

We returned to Heng (basement) after about a year after going to a movie nearby on a very cold…read morewinter day. It was busy and noisy as usual with groups of young people. Our server, Jaokhun, was the most cheerful and bouncy and efficient person we have ever had! We ordered a large Mai Thai bowl to share - more than we would normally do. For food we had their signature roasted chicken dish with sticky rice and garlic string beans, which was excellent. Then we added another crispy chicken dish- overkill and took most of it home. It came to $60, to which we added a generous tip. We like the vibe here and resolved to return with a shorter absence.

Heard about this via the Elite grapevine and boy oh boy is this a good one!!! I enjoy traveling…read morethe world of flavor and it had been a bit since I had my Thai buds quenched. Heng Thai has great service and an amazing variety to choose from. Noodles, curries, sushi, soups and plenty of drinks they will not disappoint! I enjoyed a winter cocktail that packed a punch! Snacked on some garlic green beans which were fresh and cooked to perfection, very flavorful. I had the salmon curry which I could not get enough of! Amazing combination of flavors with fresh veggies and salmon prepared well! This is a smaller place that carries a quiet vibe to enjoy by yourself or with a group. Come satisfy your Thai cravings at Heng Thai! I will be back for more!!

Back again to a place where we enjoy the food and the place itself, informal with some care with…read morethe design based on a Cambodian Ankor Watt theme. As per usual we order (intentionally) too much food so that we can have another meal at home the next day. An advantage here is that one can bring one's own bottle, which keeps the costs down. We ordered a hearty and tasty coconut soup with various vegetables and chicken. Scallion pancakes, Singapore noodles with meat and garlic string beans- all delicious . Reasonably priced ($65) with another meal to take home. Lunch without having to cook! A welcome idea.

This is our go to neighborhood pan-Asian restaurant and has been for years now. Prices are…read moreexcellent, as is most of the food, and the menu is large enough to satisfy both the vegetarians and carnivores we tend to dine with. The dining room can accommodate larger parties. It's nicely decorated and comfortable, but tends to be a bit chilly in winter so ask for a refill of the complementary tea. We like most of the menu, but our particular favorites are the hot & sour soup (so nice and spicy!), coconut chicken appetizer, satay noodles (again, can be spicy), and the Cambodian noodles dry (served in a delicious sauce, don't worry). Other items frequently in rotation for us are the fried lort, general tsao's tofu, numya curry, and tom yum soup (tofu, chicken, beef or just veggies can be added). Service is friendly and quick - either eating here or getting take out.

If you want fast food (especially on a weekend), don't come here. But if you want fresh, tasty, and…read morewell-priced food, do yourself the favor of taking a trip here. For the longest, I thought Apsara on Hope St and this Apsara were the same owners, different locations but I was fooled. They are different, so I came on a Saturday evening with my friend to give this one a try. They have a parking lot but it is small. However, there is lots of street parking around. When we walked in, every table was full and we had to wait about 20-30 minutes to be seated. Since we had time to look at the menu while we waited, we ordered right away: BBQ beef, stir fried thin egg noddle with seafood, and thai garlic chicken wings. While waiting for the food, I had ample time to take in my surroundings, including all the elegant décor around the restaurant including a lot of red and gold colors. Our food came out all together after about 20-30 minutes. The portion sizes were excellent, and all the food was still hot. The beef was cooked perfectly (for me) and cut into manageable strips. It was tender, a hint of sweet, and savory. It came with some sweet pickled shaved radish, cabbage, and carrots with cucumber. This with the meat created a contrast in texture and amplified the sweetness. There was also a clear sauce and that was also really.good. The fried noodles were delicious. They were thin so it seemed like the flavor penetrated inside the noodle. It had a good amount of seafood including big chunks of imitation crab meat, shrimp, and something else I was unfamiliar with. It also had mustard leaves; they weren't bitter, they just had a neutral green leaf flavor (maybe spinach but stronger). The chicken wing order came with about 8 wings, sitting on a bed of cabbage and topped with jalapeno and chili peppers. They were still very hot and crispy, and had a savory and a subtle umelike flavor. I wish the garlic flavor were stronger. I am excited to come back again and try something new on the menu.

Apsara is one of my favorite restaurants in the World. Yes, you read that right--I have been to…read moreevery continent (except for Antarctica) and still write this with great confidence. I have been going to Apsara since the late 1980s, back when it was called "Bayon." It became AMAZING when it was purchased by the Te family, who still own and run Apsara. At its core, Apsara is and always has been loved by the college students in RI, for its kind servers, wonderful and eclectic foods (Cambodian, but also with Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and Lao dishes, as well), very affordable prices and BYOB. The family has attempted various new ideas over the years, such as having sushi, and Asian shaved ices, and sticky rice desserts, most of which have come and gone, but the core menu is generally unchanged. One can still also try to order "off menu," although it's not as common practice as it had been. Start with the Nime Chow, which is essentially a fresh spring roll but with their delicious fish sauce, with crushed peanuts for dipping. I highly recommend adding a dribble of Sriracha to the sauce. Addictive! The chefs are known for cooking their stocks everyday, from hours before dawn. I find all of their soups to be delicious, with a suggestion to try their Vietnamese Sweet and Sour soup or their Tom Yum when you're battling a Winter cold. The also make Mekong fish cakes as an appetizer (finally now sometimes found at Thai places), as well as Natang, which is a minced pork with coconut cream and curry, and sometimes dried shrimp. You spoon it onto their homemade rice cakes... trust me, you'll never be tempted by Quaker Oats rice cakes ever again! Crispy wings are also solid, and the beef teriyaki is an essential (think Phnom Penh street food). The restaurant is pretty small and bustling, but very warm and "family-like." People there learn your name, as you learn theirs. Entrees are wonderful. The whole fish fried with fresh pineapple, cucumbers and tomatoes is killer! The stir fried chicken with lemongrass is delicious (try the "dry sauce") although they no longer make it with ground chicken and Thai chilis and basil (a shame as it was REALLY awesome!). The bee bongs are essentially a noodle bowl with vegetables and a protein, with fish sauce, chopped nuts and a taro fried spring roll. Other favorites include beef loclac (tender grilled beef cubes with onions and a yummy lime and black pepper dipping sauce) or the stir fried ginger chicken, with aged ginger and fresh mushrooms and onions. On a hot Summer day, the shrimp nyom (a cold shrimp salad) is tough to beat. Or mix it up, such as with Phnom Penh twilight, with calamari, shrimp, scallops and sometimes green NZ mussels. And if anyone is wondering, their white rice and their house tea are very high quality. If you are concerned about the somewhat dicey neighborhood (South Providence) or the small size of Apsara, take comfort in the fact that famous actors, musicians and celebrities have joined their kids to go there when attending the kids' graduations from Brown or RISD or wherever!

My first time here and it will not be my last. Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Great price for…read morethe portions! Started with the chicken satay- oh my delicious! Also had the summer roll - you can just taste the freshness of the vegetables- yum! Then the fried dumpling - again the freshness just leaps out at you in flavor! For our meal I ordered cashew nut with shrimp- Amazing flavor and again freshness! Wife got the drunken noodles with chicken- again great flavor! Our daughter ordered Crispy Duck and boy was that tasty! The crispy Kale on top was amazing! Thank you for a great dining experience! We shall be back!

Such great food! When I suggested to my family that we get Asian food- and they said "let's get…read moreBee's but you're picking it up" I couldn't even complain about the 50-minute round trip! Their crab rangoons are some of the best- do not pass them up!! On this most recent visit I got the pineapple fried rice, and this is probably the second time I've had it. I got shrimp in it, and while there were only a few shrimps in it- it was still very tasty! The pineapple and carrots are perfectly cooked- not too hard- and the cashews add a nice crunch. And everything is very flavorful! Dining in? It's a small place and I've seen it get busy, so plan accordingly! There's a lot of windows, it's dim, good for a night out with a friend or with a group. It's on the corner of Ives street so it's street parking, but I'm usually able to find a spot on the side street!

Came in for take out and it was a great experience. The bartender / waitress was definitely…read morelively. She created a dish that wasn't on the menu based upon what I wanted to eat. Definitely a great experience. I will be back to eat in! I will def update on the food but the service was absolutely entertaining.

Kow piek sen is authentic here. Family establishment as older man and his son took my takeout order…read moreand I spoke Lao to him. Love supporting my Lao community and the fact their kow piek sen is made the traditional way with shredded chicken and not sliced like some places (Green basil). Flavors are on point and price was $12.00 per bowl. Comes w/cilantro, green onion, bean sprouts, dried garlic and chili oil on the side.

The Pooks Roll was real good soft shell crab inside with some spice added topped with lobster meat…read more The Beef was very tender with delicious vegetables and sauce. Sam the sushi chef is very entertaining and excellent at making sushi and very creative. I always am requesting a custom roll and Sam is the man. The waiter Louis is friendly and very knowledgeable about the food here. The ambiance here is very relaxing and comfortable and if you're on a date it's a perfect setting.

Stopped in last night and sat down to some delicious shrimp (coconut mushroom) Tom ko soup.. pork…read moreskewers and fried rice with pork --- all proteins were cooked beautifully; tender and delicious. Dessert of Mango sticky rice was refreshing and sooooo tasty. Service was attentive and friendly. Timing and delivery of courses was perfect ! So impressed... I'm ordering a complete dinner for four in the next few days. YES , I Just have to offer my friends a chance to try these THAI selections! THE FRESHEST THAI FOOD EVER! Comfortable atmosphere ... too!

This place will forever be a hole in the wall gem. My family and I stopped by for takeout / dining…read morein at their small seating area, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We ordered a variety of sushi rolls along with a few other items, and everything was just as delicious as always fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The family who owns the restaurant was incredibly kind and welcoming, providing wonderful hospitality throughout our visit. Since my family was visiting from out of town and hadn't had Uncle Sushi in over 10 years, this visit felt extra special. I'm so glad we chose this spot for lunch, and it's definitely a place I'll keep coming back to!

I wanted to try a new sushi spot. When I looked at the pictures online, I liked that some of the…read morerolls were fried, and they have a large selection of cooked sushi to pick from. I went in wanting to try the Kayla roll and the steak and cheese roll, and that's exactly what l ordered for my friend and I. Each roll was $11-$12 which wasn't bad for the size - 10 big pieces. The names of the rolls were creative, with one even named after the car wash right behind their building. There were people eating there, but they didn't have a sit-down option; I was a bit confused. One of the staff members clarified that they don't officially serve to dine in, but you could take your order and sit inside. I just took it to my car to keep things simple. I think they should offer a sit down since it seems like there is a demand for it. Anyways, our food came out after about 7-10 minutes, and it was warm and crispy. The pieces were very big, so l had to split it up into 2 bites. However, lots of flavor packed into each roll. The steak and cheese roll had steak, but you couldn't really taste it much since the cheese and sweet soy sauce dominated. The shrimp in the kayla roll was tasty and the other fillings were fresh.