Wandering from our usual spot, my family and I decided to try Holy Khao. The cow logo is super cute, and the interior is spacious and comfortable. Service was standard, and while the food wasn't mind-blowing, we did really enjoy the chicken wings--so much so that we ordered a second plate. read more

Holy Khao - Laotian Near Me - Garland, Texas

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09-21-2025 My sister's friend said this place has the best Khao Lod Song (Pandan jelly noodles in sweetened coconut milk) in town. We decided to head over even it was the distance (34 miles), well worth it! Because we had already ate lunch before stopping by, we ordered to go. Next time around, we will try their other dishes. While we were here, the owner came out to meet and greet; that was nice! read more

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I will say the food here tastes just like my mom's cooking, homemade and brought me back memories. We came here because we seen them on tik tok and had to give it a chance. Service was fast and food came out really fast. Cute family owned vibe and great hospitality. I will be back 110% read more

Holy Khao - Papaya salad,labb beef, and Nam khao. - Laotian Near Me - Garland, Texas

I've been all about supporting mom-and-pop restaurants for over 15 years now, but my experience at Holy Khao was unfortunately not that great. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt--it may have just been an off day due to the holiday, but I still felt like we were treated differently compared to other diners. The restaurant went through renovation, and it looks very clean and bright. We were seated quickly since there were a couple of tables still available, and the waiter came by to take our order right away. The appetizers came out in about 10 minutes, which was pretty fast! However, the entrées took another 25 minutes to arrive after we finished our appetizers. It felt like they had forgotten our table, especially since another group that was seated after us was already halfway through their meal by then. The food itself was disappointing. I loved the original restaurant and used to come here often, so I was sad when I heard the owners had retired and a new family had taken over. With all the social media hype, I decided to give the new place a try. Unfortunately, the pad Thai was super sweet, and the noodles were a bit overcooked for my taste. The other dishes were okay, but the portion sizes were small-- especially considering the new prices, which are about $5-6 higher than at SBT. That said, the original spot was pretty cheap for Thai food, so I wouldn't mind the price increase if the portions were more filling. They also charge an extra $1-2 if you want your food spicier. The only dishes that really stood out were the nam khao and the larb; they were very good, though they could've been more generous with the lettuce. There was a mix-up with the larb, too. We ordered pork larb, but the waiter brought it out and said it was chicken. We double-checked with another waiter who also insisted it was chicken, even though our order slip clearly said pork larb. A third waiter ended up taking the dish back to the kitchen to confirm what it was, which was a bit confusing and frustrating. What bothered me the most was the dessert. I ordered the pandan jelly at the beginning of the meal; it was the one thing I was really looking forward to. I saw other diners who arrived after us get theirs right away, so I assumed they had just forgotten ours, like they did with our entrées. I didn't mention it until the end of the meal, but when I asked about it, the waiter came back and said they were out. That really upset me, especially since I had clearly seen multiple other tables who came in after us, receive the same dessert at the beginning of their meal. We were seated in the middle of the restaurant, so it's not like they couldn't see us. I'm hesitant to come back and give them another chance. It really felt like the waitstaff and owners treated us differently than other tables. It's a sad experience, especially since SBT used to be my favorite Thai/Lao restaurant in the North Dallas area. read more

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WHAT I ORDERED: Nam Khao, Beef Jerky, Pad Kee Mao, Chicken Wings, Khao Poon Chicken, Papaya Salad, Crab Fried Rice, Side of Sticky Rice PARKING: Shared parking lot, tighter spots and limited parking INSIDE: The place is unassuming and simple yet bright and welcoming. Everyone was friendly and it's also BYOB. THE FOODS/DRINKS: The nam khao was too crumbly and missing the different sized clumps of rice I'm used to. The papaya salad, beef jerky, and side of sticky rice is a must combo that you should order. I ordered the spice level "Spicy" for all of the dishes but it only met my expectations on the papaya salad, the rest of the dishes didn't have that heat. The chicken wings had a nice crunch on the outside and was juicy on the inside. The pad kee mao was great, crab fried rice a little bland, and khao poon chicken was good. read more

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Do you want some amazing and authentic Thai and Laotian flavors? You just found the spot! We stopped in and were seated right away by the delightful staff. There are a lot of great selections on the menu and we chose to go with the Eggrolls, Pad Se Ew, and the Thai Fried Rice. All of the items were hot and fresh with just the right level of spice. Great flavor all around. Holy Khao is absolutely worth a stop if you want some tasty treats! read more

Great authentic Lao/Thai in Garland. A family-run business, this place is always busy on weekends. Their noodles and entrees are all delicious and serving is generous! Staff are all friendly and explains the dishes well! read more

Just found out about this place that has a new owner and is bringing her own spin on Lao and Thai food. I came in middle of the day 2-3ish time frame which is good for me and my family with my wife and two absolute menaces / toddlers. Here's what we tried: 1. Beef Jerky - actually not even sure I've had something like this, it was kind of a beef jerky / deep stir fried beef? not sure, maybe even Hmong style, but sh*t was gooooood! Probably my favorite item. I ate it with a side of rice. 2. Beef Pad See Ew - wayyyy better than 93% of thai places in the area, love the use of big fat wide noodles that suck up the flavor. I am not a veggie lover so next time I will ask for no veggies, extra noodz. 3. Chicken Khao Piak - I've never had this before but it's very similar to Vietnamese banh canh. Thicker round noodles served in a rich broth. It's no pho, but it might be the next best thing. Drank some Thai tea and it was on par with a lot of the boba shops if not better. Was able to speak with the owner for a little bit, and she said they are still updating the menu and tinkering with some of the recipes to make it their own. Overall amazing meal, can't wait to go back. read more

Holy Khao - Laotian Near Me - Garland, Texas

HOLY KHAO!! This new lao thai restaurant is goooooooooood!! Holy khao took over management of SBT lao thai and man is it a good takeover. They remodeled the place and it's nice and clean. The food is so authentic and amazing. They're still in their soft opening phase and working out some kinks but the new owners are extremely hard working and figuring things out fast. my top favorite dishes so far: khao poon, khao piak, papaya salad, Laos sausages and the green dessert drink!! I'll be coming back to try more dishes on their menu!! read more

Holy Khao - Khao poon - Laotian Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Solid food , small quaint place , fast service and fresh food , it's less authentic thai may be more Authentic Lao. Amanda was awesome .

In a word: delicious. Been looking for a good reliable spot to order Asian from. Feels like may have found it.

Really, really good food. Went with a friend from Forney for first time. Had the Bahn soup, with wide noodles and chicken and herbs. Delicious. My friend had excellent egg rolls and a dish with glass noodles that she said was the best she had eaten. Good service too. I came from Arlington, Virginia. I will be back when I am back in the Metroplex read more

Stopped in again at Holy Khao because I was craving authentic Laos and Thai food and it did not disappoint. It's a bit hidden in a small strip center with limited seating, so it can get busy. Service is always on point. We ordered the Laab Beef, Beef Jerky, Tom Yum Shrimp, Egg Rolls, Sticky Rice, Papaya Salad and the Fried Tilapia. Every single dish was bursting with authentic flavor and cooked to perfection. Laab Beef- So good. I ordered it medium and spicy, and it had just the right amount of heat, balanced with fresh herbs, lime, and seasoning that made it addictively good. Beef Jerky- Perfectly seasoned and marinated, with a great texture. Tender inside with the perfect chew. Egg Rolls (2)- My husband is still talking about how good these were. Crispy, golden, and packed with flavorful filling. Tom Yum Shrimp- The perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and sour, with bold lemongrass and fresh shrimp. Fried Tilapia- Fresh, crispy, and fried to perfection without being greasy. Served with dipping sauce that tied it all together. Sticky Rice- Soft, warm, and perfect for scooping up all the Laab and sauce. Papaya Salad Lao Style- Shredded green papaya tossed with tomatoes, chili, fish sauce, and lime for that bold spicy-sour punch. The food here always tastes fresh and authentic, and you can tell the kitchen takes pride in every dish. Service is warm and welcoming, which makes the whole dining experience even better. Holy Khao continues to be my go-to spot for a Laos and Thai food fix and I highly recommend it. read more

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Wow! The place was clean the gentleman taking my order was very kind which made the experience very pleasant. food was delicious and the coffee 10/10 read more

We had the Beef Pad See Ew and Chicken Pad Thai spicy. First time we ordered from here and the food was awesome! Definitely spicy like we like it, we will be coming back to Garland to have it again! read more

One of my favorite Thai restaurants the Dallas area is now under new ownership since the owner decided to retire. It's now called Holy Khao and the new owner kept almost everything from the old menu. The restaurant got a renovation as well, it used to look very run down. I got the panang curry and my dad got the chicken pad kee mao and Thai iced coffee. The curry had a ton of chicken, bell peppers, onions, and a side of Jasmine rice. They had spice levels from 1-10 and I chose 3. The rice soaked up the curry pretty well, which had a little kick. My dad enjoyed us pad kee mao as well. We got some of their khao lod song to go. It's a pandan jelly noodle in sweetened coconut milk. These are sooooo soo good. You can eat it with a spoon or get a big boba straw to sip it. The pandan cheeses are nice and chewy and the sweetened coconut milk is like liquid gold read more

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I can only rate on the food because I ordered delivery. The food was very good and price was reasonable.

New owners did a good job cleaning up the place and revamping the menu. They still have THE spiciest Lao papaya salad in DFW imo which you can adjust on a scale of 1 to 10. We ordered take out to try a little of everything during their soft opening and every single dish was a banger! Can't wait to come back with my family next time! read more

Holy Khao - Laotian Near Me - Garland, Texas

The BEST Thai food i have had. Everything was so flavorful, reasonably priced, friendly service, and large portions. read more

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I love Lao food so much. My introduction to sticky rice, papaya salad, and Lao sausage was in the home of some dear friends originally from southern Laos. As refugees, they were placed in an apartment near Cedar Springs and they made the best of life there. Always so generous and kind I was invited to dine there regularly. The last sausage, sticky rice, and papaya salad from Holy Khao reminds me of the homemade food I had in that apartment off Cedar Springs. Fresh fresh fresh papaya salad and sticky rice. And deliciously seasoned sausage not to mention jeow som for the sausage and sticky rice, especially. The service is professional, kind, generous, relaxed, and knowledgeable. I appreciated their interaction with me. The space is clean and seems to be in transition as it relates to decor. Please, please please visit this place often. We need them to stay in business and be very successful. I look forward to going back as soon as I'm able, even though I currently live an hour away. Kopjai laylai Holy Khao. I love the creativity in your name as well! read more

Holy Khao - Take out: Lao sausage (ea order has 3),Khao niao (sticky rice), thum mak hoong (papaya salad), and jeow som (sour dipping sauce). - Laotian Near Me - Garland, Texas

This place is a gem; authentic Lao flavors. The Lao sausage is a perfect balance of spices and has a great snap. The Papaya salad hits all the right notes; pungent, flavorful and spicy. The chicken laab is fresh, rustic, balanced and herb-y. Finished the meal off with a sweet treat of mango sticky rice. I've never had it with roasted peanuts and was about to turn my nose at it. I'm here to eat my words, because it was a perfect addition; added a nuttiness and crunch to the soft texture of the rice and ripe mango. This place is not to be missed for authentic Lao food! Service was great! We will be back! read more

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We ordered to go for my first time here, but it definitely won't be my last. The service appeared to be really attentive for the people eating at the restaurant, and they were courteous and prompt with my To Go order after I checked in with them. Their current online ordering system seems to be pretty good, too. The restaurant itself was very clean and nice, and they also have a nice snack stand by the register with fried pork skins and chili garlic oil and other stuff. As for the food itself, we ordered the Pad Kee Mow, a Pad Thai and a Khao Piak. The portions are pretty good for their pricing and we thought everything tasted pretty great. We did Medium level of spice for the Pad Kee Mow with beef and it was definitely one of my favorite in the city. We did a Mild spice Pad Thai with shrimp and it was pretty tasty, too. The Khao Piak is definitely reminiscent of the Vietnamese Chao Banh Canh dish, albeit the Khao Piak is more pork forward with more ginger. Overall, I'm definitely looking forward to coming back! read more

I live downtown Dallas and drove out of my way to try this place and we are glad we did. This is the best thai food we have had in dfw! What we tried: Beef jerky 10/10 Tiger steak 10/10 Papaya salad 8/10 Laos sausage 9/10 Pad thai 8/10 (I would ask for extra peanut sauce next time - personal taste) Drunken noodles - 10/10 We got carry out** read more

If you're looking for an authentic Thai dining experience, look no further than Holy Khao. The restaurant has been renovated and has a new owner local to the area. I recently had the pleasure of indulging in two of their standout dishes: Papaya Salad and Pad Kee Mao, and I can't rave enough about them! The ambiance of Holy Khao is equally inviting, with friendly staff who are eager to share their love for Thai cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned Thai food lover or a newcomer, this restaurant is a must-visit. read more

Holy Khao - Laotian Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Banh Canh was a well balanced chicken noodle soup for a muggy weather day for $12.95. New owners did a great job cleaning up the place and providing more room to dine in. Windows are more open providing more light. read more

Holy Khao - Banh Canh - Laotian Near Me - Garland, Texas

I met up with two friends here on a Friday after lunch time and it was mostly empty. Promptly seated, orders taken, and delivered. I had the Kaeng Kueng Nai with glass noodles. I asked for no spice, and it was very tasty. My friend had to take half his pad thai home. I wasn't watching the TVs but they seemed to be showing food from Thailand or Laos, very fitting. We had a lovely time, the music wasn't too loud to have a conversation. If I'm ever in the area again, I'm absolutely stopping by again. read more

Great place! Best Lao food. Should def get the crab fried rice and the spicy sausages. Clean, affordable, and service was awesome. Def coming back. Amanda was super nice! read more

Holy Khao - Seating - Laotian Near Me - Garland, Texas

Delicious and authentic Lao-Thai food!! Everything I ordered was fresh and flavorful. Super rich and comforting food. The staff is very friendly and inviting. HIGHLY recommend if you're looking for bold flavors and a cozy spot to enjoy them!! Not pictured ** Khao Lod Song - so so good!!! Must try this dessert when you go!! read more

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Very authentic so if you aren't used to fermented sauces and spices might not be for you the larb is superb not ground but chopped meat. One of the only places that do Thai Spicy. Ambiance is basic. Service good. read more

Food was great. Everyone at the table enjoyed their plate. Service was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was pleasant. read more

This place is fire! Highly recommended if your in the mood for lao food. Laab was delicious. read more

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Drunken noodle was fireeeeee!! I'm a Thai lover and can be pretty picky about my food but this was great! Will definitely be coming back

Food was average at best. Hard tables and chairs, ambiance was nothing. Fast food nothing special. Was still 50.00 incl tip for 2 ppl.

Finally found a great Lao place that I don't have to travel to Ft. Worth for! I can't wait to go back to try the khao poon and khao piek I wanted to order everything from the menu, but everything we got was good. Not pictured are the Thai Tea and Thai Iced Coffee. I'm gonna be biased a bit, but the Thai Tea tastes just like how my family makes it so brownie points Some places make it too sweet or change it up a bit, but I like it just like this. I didn't have high expectations for the papaya salad because I've only had a good one in the dfw area from the temple, but this one was decent! My mouth is watering just thinking about it again Possibly my go-to for Lao food now ‍ read more

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Great food and a great location. A little off the beaten path but definitely worth a visit. Food is fresh and absolutely delicious.

I normally don't write a review for any restaurant, but can't resist writing about this family owned restaurant. Yes, folks they are legit Lao food (ok some Thai). Definitely, if you like to spice things up this is the place. Sok Dee ( good luck) and Kop Jai ! (Thank you) read more

Holy Khao - "Holy Rice" - Laotian Near Me - Garland, Texas

Best Laos sausage I've ever had! In fact, everything was so good! Service is warm and attentive and the food tastes like a warm home cooked meal. They are not shy about spices though so be careful with the spice levels but definitely will be coming back weekly for them khao piak bowls. And the nam khao. And the crispy pork belly. And the papaya salad. And the whole menu tbh. read more

Wonderful dinner. Hidden gem in Garland. They do allow BYOB. Friendly staff, small clean setting. Alot of noodle dishes offered. We had the Pad Kee Mow and the Green Curry. Both excellent. Would definitely recommend. read more

Best tasting food I've ever had. Full of flavor. It's so hard to choose a favorite but I always get their papaya salad with crab and pad kee mow. Family friendly environment! read more

A must try if you are ever in the Garland area!! Authentic Lao food hits the spot every time. It's a go to for me every time I visit. I love the Lao sausage and the khao poon chicken. Soooo good. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. read more