This was a highly recommended food location - and it lived up to the hype. It's your classic super…read moresimple but excellent food location. I managed to come when it wasn't super busy so I was seated right away. The restaurant itself is low frills, focusing all of their attention on the food itself. You also get served very quickly - and once my order was placed, my food came out only a few minutes after. There was pretty easy to get street parking in the area. You also pay at the cash register. The food itself was incredible: the broth was extremely rich and had a subtle sweetness to it. Nothing felt super heavy or overwhelming - and the portions plentiful, especially for how low cost the pho is. The noodles were very tender and the beef a perfect texture. The BBQ pork spring rolls and peanut sauce were also excellent. I'd highly recommend to anyone in the area!

Can't speak to their other food but they have the best pho in town of the many I've tried. It's so…read moreflavorful and it hits everytime. Me and my fiancé come almost weekly because we can't stay away

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

The food here is great-- I really enjoyed everything we ordered. However, I was disappointed with…read morehow the tip was handled. An automatic 18% gratuity was added to the bill without any notice, and we were only a party of three. There were no signs indicating this policy, and no one mentioned it before or during payment. On top of that, when I paid with my credit card, I was still given a receipt prompting me to "add a tip" and sign, which means I could have easily tipped twice if I hadn't caught it. It felt misleading, and it took away from an otherwise good lunch experience. Great food, but tipping practice needs more transparency.

Excellent atmosphere and music, great vibe!! The service is great, when they get to know you they…read morecan almost order FOR you!! Clean..she is sanitizing tables as I write this... Got the egg rolls and the pork Bahn Mi. Taking about half home. Seriously good food!!

Still my absolute favorite pho in town! It's spicy and warm without being too hot just flavor and…read morefresh seafood! It was a rainy day In town and the best way to beat it is a bowl of pho! It did not disappoint! It warms the soul! The staff is so nice an friendly they make you feel so welcome. It was nice to see the TV's we were watching the rocket launch! It was a great experience

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.

Pho Vietnam has been under new ownership for the past few years, and let me tell you--this place is…read morea total game changer. If you're looking for truly authentic Vietnamese and Lao food, this is hands-down the spot. If you've been here in the past and didn't have the best experience, you NEED to come back. The flavors are bold, traditional, and rooted in real Southeast Asian cuisine--nothing watered down. Our top go tos included: * Pho * Lao Pho * Bánh Mì * Thum (Lao style) * Kao Piek * Lao Sausage Every single dish was a hit--fresh, flavorful, and made with care. You can taste the authenticity in every bite. I'm already excited to come back and try even more from the menu. This is the kind of place you tell your friends about. Highly recommend. Side note - Me and my family have eaten here over two handful of times and I've never had any issues with seeing any bugs rodents or odor... So it surprises me that these other people leaving these reviews have had these types of encounters... Because I would never eat an establishment like that. I trust pho Vietnam and that's why I eat here.

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.

All I can say is never again. I should have gone to Thai Spice like I usually do. I ordered Thai…read morefried Rice with chicken and was charged $8 for small tiny strips of chicken. No taste at all but if you like big piece of onion in your food Thai Kitchen is your spot. I spent $26 and a tip. I couldnt even eat it so many onions tried to pick out but too many. I had a taste for Rice and Thai kitchen was right by me but I should have u-turned and went to Thai Spice a block away.

A cozy, efficient dining area. Minimal decor which is attractive. It doesn't overwhelm the room…read more Good idea! Invited to join a couple from our HOA, we were enthused to further our love for Thai cuisine. This place exceeded our expectations. We had a very kind server. Her English skills were minimal, but we easily made do with universal signs for numbers and pointing to the two billing parties seated at our table of four. I ordered the Sesame Chicken. BEAUTIFULLY served - - pleasing to the eye and the palate. No photos - sorry - but I leave that talent to others. It was a VERY generous serving. I am not exaggerating when I say I left VERY SATISFIED with eating a fourth or a third of the dish. Looking forward to enjoying my leftovers today and/or tomorrow. My husband ordered the Chicken Fried Rice. Our server added a plate of their hottest sauce - four thimble sized containers. My husband - an aficionado of all things "flavorful" enjoyed THREE containers on his food. HA! HA! As a footnote - - do yourself a favor. Order the Rangoon. NEVER have I EVER seen such a lovely serving! Perfectly fried with a delightful sauce. Bravo to the cooks and the servers! We will DEFINITELY return!

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!

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.

Came in with some friends to try some Lao food on a Saturday afternoon and got introduced to some…read morereally interesting dishes. The space inside is quite small, just a few tables but the server was really great about checking in with our party from time to time. They do seem to do quite a few carry orders as well. We tried the papaya salad, Lao sausage, Khop Jai der fried rice, combo crispy pork and bbq, and khao poon. I wasn't the biggest fan of the papaya salad but the fried rice was incredible, so delicious and to be honest I'm not sure how they got it so moist and flavorful. The khao poon was also phenomenal and was a real hit at our table for it's rich flavor profile. Fun spot to try out in OP

This place is great. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the food is very good. If…read moreyou are looking for something different and want a change up your usual restaurant routine, this is your place. We will definitely be back! Thank you for a great first experience!

The bun Bo hue, the banh xeo, banh canh, and spring rolls were delish. Portion sizes were great!…read moreWill definitely be coming back!

This restaurant is across the street from where I work and I am so sad it took me this long to get…read moreover and try it! We ordered the springs rolls to start and they were light and refreshing and paired so well with the peanut sauce. I got the beef Pho for my meal and it was so so good. The broth was fragrant and flavorful. The beef was well cooked and tender. The noodles were on point. I have absolutely no critique to give I would eat this over and over again. If you like spice, add some chili crisp, it takes it to another level. And while the food would bring me back, I have to mention Ellen who was working the day I went in. She is so sweet and friendly and we just had a blast chatting with her and she took her time to talk with the table when some were indecisive on what to order. Can't wait to come back.

Somehow I was the only one in the restaurant even on a weekend lunch day. Still, food was just as…read moregood. Service was perfectly fine. No real complaints. Lots of seating and tables. The Vietnamese food in KC is sometimes lacking, but this spot did a fair job for pho. Came out with enough basil, bean sprouts, jalapenos, and limes. Broth was fairly full bodied and had enough meat. I think favorite pho spot in KC so far is the food court inside Pan Asia though.

we love and enjoying going in and eating me and my daughter go often and the lady's there are so…read moreamazing! They remember us everytime we go in and they just spread so much kindness to me and my daughter when we go! Their food is amazing I love the shrimp and broccoli pho and there shrimp spring rolls are to die for! The place itself is very open and most the time we sit where we want! Always a joy going there

Food is delicious and affordable. The perfect place if you're craving pho. I highly recommend their…read morelunch specials during the week also