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    Kob's Kitchen

    4.6 (116 reviews)
    ModerateLaotian, Thai
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
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    Outdoor seating

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    Shrimp Salad
    Erick L.

    Finally tried their Shrimp Salad. It might be the best salad I've ever had. The dressing was savory, citrusy, spicy with some sweetness. Omg. Would go great with some sticky rice.

    Pork Banh Mi
    Joseph M.

    This spot is a hidden gem in the AC area. IYKYK! This Lao/Thai fusion cuisine truck is hidden behind a casino. I ordered the pork Banh Mi which was only $7. The patte was crispy and I love the amount of veggies that they placed in the sandwich. Honestly my favorite Banh Mi in the area. Try it out if you like. :)

    Khao piek
    Angela B.

    Super solid for the area! And still as good as oc! Friendly service, two dishes ready within 10 min Maybe 3-4 lbs of food for $30!! Chicken pad thai 4.5/5 $15 Maybe not as good as the first time, but noodles weren't overcooked and dish full of flavor. I asked for medium spice and they sautéed it into the noodles, there is a slight burn. It also tastes delish with their spicy lemongrass chili oil. Def one of the better pad Thais I've had ! One portion is def 3 or so servings. Khao piek $14 5/5 Still comforting! They separate broth and chicken from the gelatinous noodle soup. Homey and maybe 2.5 portions. The texture of the noodles is a good balance of chew and softness. They're potentially more chewy, but I'm a fan of that. Was debating on getting another portion before Friday ends lol

    Fried Chicken
    Jovon T.

    I've had Kob's Kitchen dozens of times, and it's consistently delicious and addicting. The Lao sausage is very flavorful, but the sauce that comes with the meal is the secret sauce. The combination of the flavor from the sausage, special sauce and sticky rice is perfect. The fried chicken is great, too. It's nothing out of the ordinary, but it definitely fulfills your chicken wing fix if you want another side to your meal. The pad Thai is delicious with a combination of sweet and sour after sprinkling a bit of lime. The magic is when you combine the Lao sausage, papaya salad (not pictured), pad Thai and the secret sauce. The papaya salad is a must-try. I usually get medium spicy. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you for the different flavor profiles and overwhelmingly delicious spices and flavors. For American Canyon, I don't think many restaurants can hang with Kob's Kitchen...and this is all out of a food truck with limited space. Service is quick. Wait time after placing an order over the phone can be 20-30 minutes. I highly recommend calling to place an order versus just showing up to order. Kob's Kitchen is a food truck located in a casino parking lot, so there are always people placing orders or waiting for an order. So, the next time you want a delicious southeast asian meal, Kob's is that spot! You're also supporting a small family business.

    Khao Piak- chicken noodle soup.  Absolutely delicious!

    They were very nice and accommodating. For the Khao Piak, I asked them to put the noodles on the side. Then she gave me the raw noodle (still had light flour on them and gave me instructions on how to cook everything when I'm ready to eat. It came out fresh and absolutely delicious!!!!

    Takeout
    Gretchen H.

    Yelp did right here. Always looking for some good food on our path from Benicia to our Napa place and this is our new go to spot. Followed yelp directions and ordered papaya salad, Nam Khoi and pad Thai. All awesome. Stoked on this find.

    Pad Thai Shrimps
    Sugar T.

    Fast service easy to pick up from food truck. Good foods and ambiance windy all day Free parking at Casino so easy

    Beef Pad Thai
    vivian H.

    WOW, if you are in the area you have to go here! Even if you aren't I would say it's worth the trip because this is some of the best food I've ever had. The food was so flavorful and the portions were such a great value. Friendly service too! I will definitely be back. I got the beef pad Thai and the pork bahn mi which were both delicious.

    Pad thai, Thai tea
    Shannia D.

    This food truck is tucked away in the parking lot of the casino but conviently located off the highway! The pad thai was very flavorful and came with lime and a bit of veggies for that extra crunch. The pad thai came with tofu in addition to the chicken, which was a present suprise! Thai tea was also amazing-- not watered down like many other establishments nowadays. Plenty of easy parking and even has a protected outdoor eating area.

    Thai Tea, Lao Sausage, Nam Khao, Papaya Salad
    Sophia D.

    Solid five stars! This place is honestly such a hidden gem. They're located in the parking lot of a casino so it's super low key. The owners are the kindest people ever, I've been here a few times and they're always so genuine. The food was absolutely amazing, I've tried their papaya salad, lao sausage, fried chicken, nam khao, and thai tea. Their Thai tea is a must order, it has the perfect balance of sweet/creamy. Their nam khao has a super generous amount of fermented sausage in it and I love how you can really taste the coconut flavor in the deep fried rice bits. The leafy greens they serve with this dish are also super fresh. Their Lao sausage is on the more herbally side and the portion they provide is huge! It's served with fresh sticky rice and this delicious spicy green sauce. There's a comfortable enclosed tent area right next to the food truck for you to enjoy your food fresh. I appreciate how it's fully shaded and enclosed so you don't feel the heat and it's super clean. This is my go to Lao/Thai spot in Solano county, we'll definitely be back!

    Khao Mun Gai Tod
    Tracy W.

    2/28/24: we tried a few more items... Bahn Mi are good. We bought one of each (chicken, pork, beef) to try. Fresh bread and veggies. Reasonably priced @ $8. Also got the Fried Pork. It was well-seasoned, but a little too chewy (tough) for me. Fried rice is good.

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    2 years ago

    Very authentic Laotian food. Best Kao piek I've ever had. I have never been disappointed with anything I've ever ordered from here.

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    Locally good food. Needed a quick lunch option for me and kids. A little pricy for a food truck, but would recommend.

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    Delicious! I would drive from Napa in rush hour just to go to this place. Well worth it.

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    Everything was great here food was amazing.The service was hella fast and we enjoyed the style there

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    2 years ago

    The best food in American canyon vallejo area! I'm Oakland native and it's hard finding good food out here ! Everything they have is bomb !

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    Forgot to take pictures of my food, because of how good it was. The service is fast, friendly and the workers are very welcoming.

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    2 years ago

    Best bahnmi and best curry I've ever had! Going to try to taste everything on the menu. Great pricing too

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    Our sticky rice was cold and dry. But the food was really really good, although I wish the som tum had more lime in it

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    3 years ago

    Good food. I like their Pad Thai and Bahn Mi sandwiches. I'm a customer at leadt twice a week.

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    Delicious and authentic Laos food! Great customer services and reasonable prices. Highly recommend it.

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