This is such a nice authentic Vietnamese restaurant. We went during lunch which is always a nice…read moreexperience. The food came out pretty quickly and with such a great taste! We got Vietnamese iced coffees, crab rangoons, spring rolls, and pho. The pho I had was rich in flavor for the broth. You can tell it was boiled for awhile. The noodles were cooked perfectly! Not soggy at all and had a good bite to them. The veggies were nice and crisp too! Crab rangoons, I have no ill words for them. Just a standard rangoon that was well made. Not oily at all. Their peanut sauce that went with the spring rolls was thicker than the places that I am used to. I must say I actually prefer this locations peanut sauce over the ones I have had in my home state. 10/10! Will come again.

We stopped by the new Vietnam Cafe in Overland Park for lunch, and wow--it was busy! The line…read morestretched outside the door, so definitely come with a little patience. The staff was doing the best they could to keep up with the crowd, and everyone was friendly and courteous. The food was good overall. The pho had a good, flavorful broth, and the hủ tiếu mì khô was also well-seasoned with good flavor. They accidentally forgot our sweet potato dish, but with how busy they were, we decided not to wait any longer. The cà phê sữa đá was excellent--the balance of strong coffee and sweet condensed milk was just right. The bánh mì was decent as well. The bread was perfectly toasted and had a nice crust, though I do wish it had a little more meat. Overall, it was a good lunch experience. I think I'd come back after the crowds settle down a bit so we can try more of the menu at a more relaxed pace.

I will absolutely drive from Blue Springs for this place without hesitation. Pho La La does not…read moremiss. The Vietnamese coffee is INSANE (in the best way) like strong, sweet, life-altering, I think about it later kind of good. I always get the vermicelli bowl and it's massive. Like...two meals if you have self-control (I do not). The pork is perfectly crispy and it's just an umami bomb the whole way through. Every bite hits. Also their online ordering is stupid easy, which I appreciate when I'm already mentally committed to eating everything in sight. Anyway, 10/10 worth the drive to Lee's Summit. I'm already planning my next trip

I've been wanting to try their Pho. Tonight we decided to come here for dinner. It's a small…read morerestaurant and there were a few tables open. After we got seated, waitress came to take our order. I ordered their medium size combo pho which consist of meat, chicken and meatball. My friend ordered teriyaki chicken. Drinks is self-serve and so is their condiments station. Their Pho is okay, just mediocre. Although service was good, I most likely won't be back. Nothing too spectacular about the place and I don't like the self-service on drinks and condiments.

Love, Love This restaurant!! No matter what you order, it is Amazing!! The Pho and the Bahn Mi…read more...it is a really hard decision between the 2. Next time: Pork Bahn Mi for dine in and ordering the Pho to take home!! The service is fast and very efficient!! Do NOT forget Thursday night: Buy One Bahn me and second one is $3. The atmosphere is soothing, they play excellent music and not loud!! If this was the only restaurant I could go to, I would be happy!! The coconut shrimp=excellent. The eggrolls..E-Yum!! Love this place!! Thank you, Pho Tower for being Amazing!!!

Service ok, ambiance there is none and food was horrible. Beef was all fat very little actual beef…read more Pho ok.

Picked up food today and was extremely disappointed. I got the chicken soup and it had no flavor at…read moreall. Chicken was dry and they shorted us on bean sprouts, cilantro, mint and lime. I don't know how something could taste like nothing. Just over a bland meal. Husband got mixed meat pho and said broth was bland too. Pretty bummed with our lunch. I'm feeling a bit under the weather and was looking forward to something healing and tasty and I definitely did not get that.

We thought we would try out a new pho restaurant, and while the flavors of our meal were very good,…read morewe're not sure that we would return. We did enjoy the shrimp, spring rolls, but were slightly disappointed that the peanut sauce was very watery. The menu had a good variety, but most of the dishes involved pork, very few involved chicken. Tofu dishes were also an option. The chicken pad Thai was very tasty; rather than cooking the dish to a persons heat specification, they just provide extra chili powder on the plate if you wanted to make it spicier. The main reason for the low review would be the cleanliness of the restaurant. On the table were a variety of spices and sauces in various containers, but they didn't look like they had been cleaned or changed in several uses, so we did not use or investigate to know exactly what things were.

A warm welcome as you enter, even though everyone here is handling multiple roles…read more I enjoy the Thai beer while looking over an extensive menu. Plenty to choose from and the normal mild, hot, and Thai hot sauce. I like the Thai hot. The spring roll also comes with a perfectly blended sauce. Pricing is reasonable and the service is spot on. Which makes a very simple dining room a perfect place to eat.

Best pad thai!! The medium is not too spicy and you can get extra seasoning and sauce on the side…read more The crab rangoon are so good! The service is great. 10/10 recommend!

I was in the area today for lunch, and stumbled upon Thai Spice, an excellent Thai spot in the…read moreIndependence area. The Honeymoon Chicken lunch special I ordered was incredible, featuring a nice balance of sweet and spicy through a sweet chili sauce. And the restaurant also featured a nice ambiance with a staff that was friendly and quick. I highly recommend heading to this location if you're a Thai enthusiast that is in or visiting the Independence area.

My wife and I have found a new to us dish that we really enjoy.Chicken Laab . So we have had it a…read morecouple of places lately.We also get the sampler appetizer. The food here was good I would recommend it . Although it ranks below Thai House was presented differently. Service was good too. And very nicely decorated despite there being a Kids birthday party going on in the far dining room??? Give it a try!

I used to live just around the corner from 119th and Quivira…read more If Khop Jai Der had been there back then, leaving the neighborhood would've been a whole lot harder. Restaurants come and go. I watched one disappear from this very spot years ago. In its place is a Lao family sharing a piece of home with Kansas City. From the moment we walked in, the room smelled of fresh herbs, toasted spices, and slow-simmered broths. Before I even opened the menu, I had a feeling I was about to eat well. Mimi welcomed us like old friends. Instead of rattling off the most popular dishes, she asked what we liked, talked about the food she grew up eating, and guided us through the menu with the kind of pride you can't fake. We started with the Moo Ping and Lao sausage, and both set the tone for the rest of the meal. The grilled pork was smoky around the edges with a savory marinade and just enough sweetness to keep you reaching for another skewer. The Lao sausage was unlike anything I'd had before--packed with herbs and spices and served with crisp vegetables, fresh ginger, jalapeños, and a bright dipping sauce that let every bite taste a little different. For our entrées, Mimi recommended the Pad Kua Mee and the Mee Ka Til. On paper they're both noodle dishes. On the table, they're two completely different stories. The Pad Kua Mee leaned on the quiet confidence of perfectly cooked rice noodles kissed by the wok, while the Mee Ka Til wrapped tender beef in a fragrant coconut curry broth layered with herbs, peanuts, and vegetables that changed with every bite. Then came my first taste of mango sticky rice. Sweet, juicy mango, warm emerald-green sticky rice, silky coconut cream, and toasted sesame seeds. I actually caught myself doing a little happy dance at the table. After we finished eating, Mimi pulled up a chair and shared a little of her family's story. One thing she said stayed with me: every dish is tasted before it leaves the kitchen. Not because they're chasing perfection, but because they want every plate to taste the way their family remembers it. That's when the meal made sense. The food wasn't trying to impress me with oversized portions or flashy presentations. It was trying to introduce me to Lao cuisine the way their family knows it--with care, with pride, and with recipes that have earned their place at the table. I came because I wanted to try Lao food. I'll keep coming back because Khop Jai Der reminded me that the best restaurants don't just feed you. They share a piece of themselves, and if you're lucky, you leave with a story worth telling.

Last fall I had an amazing Papaya Salad at a food court in St. Paul at The Hmong Village mall. I…read morehave been craving it ever since and for my birthday lunch this week I drove across the metro to this Lao restaurant to satisfy my craving. Khop Jai Der is a very small place with tables crowded together that made it difficult to navigate with my current and temporary situation of using crutches. I ordered the Papaya Salad and asked for moderate spice level. What I received looked nothing like my last fantastic salad. Very little sauce, a skimpy amount of papaya, pieces of cabbage that were way too large and a spice level that was way over-board. The female that brought my dish ignored me for the rest of my lunch even though she was sitting at the table next to me talking to her friends. I never got a water refill that I desperately needed and had to get up and maneuver my way to the restroom for napkins after deleting the two at the table because of severe sinus drain. I finally took 70% of my meal to the register and asked for a to-go box. I showed my Hmong co-worker the next day and he agreed that this was not the place to get what I craved. He brought me a homemade bowl of the greatest papaya salad for my lunch today so I finally did find redemption, but it wasn't from KJD. With an almost inedible $20+ lunch, inadequate and dismissive service while my digestive tract was on fire and a claustrophobic environment, I can't find a reason to recommend this place. The biggest let down that I've had in a very long time.

The banh xeo was really good. Huge potion for a good price. The pho is good as well. I didn't…read moreexpect the large to be that big but it definitely is great to share! The com platter was good as well. Definitely fulfilling. Upon going in, it was kind of confusing. My husband and I are used to getting seated and served at our table, but this is like a cafeteria ordering style which is very smart and efficient of them to do. It makes things more simple and I really like that. The ambiance is very casual. Pick up food at the counter and self service. We would definitely come here again and recommend it to others!!

Beautiful place I absolutely looveee! I come here all the time and I know they're sick of me. But I…read morecan't help it their pho is so good! I try not to come here too often but I just love!

As someone who's pretty picky about pho, I don't hand out compliments lightly. I usually only have…read morea couple of go-to spots, but my favorite was closed today, so I decided to give Pho Bowl a try--and I'm so glad I did! The service was fast, friendly, and very attentive from the moment we walked in. The menu is very reasonably priced (honestly, on the more affordable side), and the portion sizes are generous. Most importantly, the pho was delicious and definitely satisfied my craving. Pho Bowl exceeded my expectations, and I'll definitely be adding it to my list of regular pho spots. Highly recommend if you're looking for great pho, excellent service, and good value!

Food was delicious! Service exceptional and very pleasant atmosphere! My daughter and I had a…read morecraving for Spring rolls and Crab Rangoon so I decided to search Yelp for Vietnamese cuisine near us. She'd been here before and it was so good that she recommended we try it! We also ordered Chicken Pho which met our craving as well! Great experience!

LOVE THIS PLACE! 3rd time visiting and it was just as delicious! We ordered banh mi's, crab rangoon…read moreand sweet potato with shrimp! Everything came out fast and fresh! Appetizers were crispy and so flavorful. My fav is the grilled steak banh mi! Fresh and colorful veggies and perfect cooked meat and fresh baguette! A must try! Everyone is friendly and the restaurant was clean!

I've had better bun bo hue, but not that many times. This is a surprisingly good version with the…read moreright color, smells, and meat type. Pork hocks and beef shanks for the win. Not a lot of places go to the trouble or recreating this dish correctly, so a lot of respect is due here. Well done!