The food here was great. Everything was authentic and delicious. I'm a big Pad Thai person, and I like that the chicken on the pad Thai wasn't regular stir fried chicken. It was grilled marinated chicken. We had a pretty big party and all the food came out quickly. Like every Thai restaurant, the inside is fairly small. Aside from the food and drinks to order, everything is self served, so there will not be a waiter or waitress coming to your table. You go and make your orders at the front register. They have paper plates, napkins, plastic forks and spoons, and to-go plates available. LA Kitchen is definitely a favorite in Fresno. Love their dessert and drink options. All other Thai restaurants I've been to are incomparable. read more

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I've been coming to LA Kitchen on Kings Canyon for years, but lately it's taken a serious turn for the worse--like a glow down nobody ordered. Service is rough. The staff seem young and untrained, and they drop food off and disappear like it's a magic trick. No time to ask for anything--still waiting on the veggies that come with pho. At this point, I think they're being shipped from overseas. Food quality? Down bad. Prices? Up like gas. I ordered the Thai boat special, and the "fried" pork belly was basically 99% fat, 1% disappointment--and not even fried. It tasted like pho that gave up on life. We also ordered pork belly with sticky rice... or at least we thought we did. After 40 minutes and reminding three different servers, it never came. I wasn't sure if I was dining or participating in a scavenger hunt. And the restroom? No hand soap, no paper towels--just vibes. Apparently cleanliness is optional now. This used to be my spot, but I won't be back anytime soon. Maybe I'll return when the service improves... or when my pork belly finishes its long journey back from wherever it went. read more

LA Kitchen - It's supposed to be fried pork belly but it's just all fat from the pork belly - Chinese Near Me - Fresno, California

Food: the food here is delicious and fresh. Their sticky rice is always nice and warm. The pork belly is so crispy and the sauce they give is so addicting. I also love their salmon laab. It's just the right amount of spice. Their chicken is really good with the jel sauce and sticky rice. Their chowmein was ok. And broccoli beef could have used a little spice Service: very quick to go options. Ambiance: quaint little shop. read more

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One of the best Lao food in town. Love their kapoon and red curry. Food is always fresh and quick to get. Satisfy my hunger always. Thanks La Kitchen. read more

Best snack on the go for a pregnant lady in need of a quick fix haha I love that the jaew is actually spicy and the mangos are fresh. read more

LA Kitchen - Mango and jaew - Chinese Near Me - Fresno, California

This is stop number two on my personal mission to find Thai food that takes me straight back to Thailand. I just got back from Thailand and now I get it when people say that trip will ruin you. Once you've had food over there it's really hard to find anything here that truly compares. Still, the craving is real, so the hunt continues. LA Kitchen kept popping up in reviews and the fact that they had mango sticky rice immediately caught my attention. That alone was enough to get me out the door. I ordered the pho with crispy pork belly. I know it's not Thai, but the Yelp photos sold me. The broth was the highlight. Super comforting, like something someone simmered all day just for you. The pork belly, though, didn't quite do it for me. Once it sat in the broth it got pretty tough to chew. The beef slices were also on the tougher side. The beef rib was the standout. Great flavor, just wish the texture matched. Still, overall a solid bowl. The mango sticky rice was really good. Flavor wise, it brought me back. It tasted very similar to what I had in Thailand, which made me happy. The only downside was the rice felt just a little undercooked. Not a deal breaker, but noticeable. I did takeout since it was getting late, but the restaurant itself looked clean and cozy from what I could see. I also ordered a rice dish with sausage, but I was already full from the soup so I can't fairly judge it yet. I'll update once I give that one a proper try. The hunt continues. read more

Food is in excellent quality. Their chicken and rice plates are always a hit and they serve lots and lots of Asian home-cooked meals that assure to make you feel like you're at home. Their service is always so friendly and fast and their lobby is spacious enough so if you're in for a family and friend gathering, I would like to have Lao or Thai food. This place is also a very nice place to have lunch. read more

While doing some house shopping my whole family and I popped in to LA Kitchen. I'm always looking for local places to go and this looked fun! There's ample parking and while at first it looks like a take out only kinda place, once you go in there is a whole dining room to the right side! You order at the counter and then your food is brought to you. The accoutrements are at the counter including water cups and napkins and there are sauces and plastic cutlery at the table. We ordered beef larb, chicken larb, spring rolls, red curry, spicy chicken and orange chicken. I ate the beef larb and sampled the curry. The curry was eye crossingly good. I'm ordering that next time. The larb was a new experience and as I've never tried it before I'm going to say I enjoyed it but personally I'm unlikely to order it again. It's made authenticity so it has tripe in it. The papaya salad was spicy but I noticed that ours was quite chunky and not shredded. Overall it was a fun new experience and I'll be back! read more

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Updated Review: -Tum Kueng Nai Bitter Soup always hits the spot. -Eggrolls weren't the best. They were served really overcooked on the outside and barely cooked on the inside. I wished it came with a spicy sauce and not just the sweet sauce. I ended up mixing Sriracha in with the sauce. -Kaopoon Special w/ Pork Belly was okay. -Pork Steamed Rolls were not the best. Very little fillings. Wouldn't recommend or buy them again. -Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls are okay but not worth the price (2 for $10). I wouldn't buy them again. The peanut sauce is rather delicious though. -Fried Chicken Sticky Rice is always the best dish to get. Definitely worth the money. read more

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I've been to this location a few times... this is the second time I've had a hair in my food. It's disgusting... I also ordered the papaya salad Lao style and it was flavorless and so sour... sooooo disappointing I wish they did better! We spent over $50 on dinner for mediocre food. read more

LA Kitchen - Hair in my food - Chinese Near Me - Fresno, California

Found this in the area and decided to give it a try. Location has plenty of parking in a safe area. There are a lot of tables on the side for dine in. Water is self served. We ordered the sausage and pork belly. Sausage was ok... i would give it a 3/5. The pork belly was amazing, definitely a 5/5! We would get the pork belly again. We came during lunch so it was quite busy but other than that everything was good. read more

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Food is good but they take forever to get the food out. The only thing they have ready is the chicken and rice.

Can you say AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS?!?! We got the green curry chicken, fried pork belly w/ sticky rice and fried chicken with/ sticky rice. We ate the food and kid you not...we came back for 2 more orders before heading back to the Bay Area. The service was quick and friendly and paired with the affordable price...I honestly would drive 2.5 hours to Fresno to just dine at LA Kitchen! Highly recommend if you are passing through Fresno. I didn't try the more Chinese/American menu so can't say much about it, but their Thai/Laos dishes were on point. And...you MUST try their sugar cane juice menu!! read more

LA Kitchen - Fried chicken with sticky rice - Chinese Near Me - Fresno, California

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Quick reliable service, consistently great food! The Fried chicken and rice is unique and to die for!

I always thought this place happened to open in an area with few Asian restaurants nearby and so they did a good job picking a location. But in terms of food I think it's just okay. A couple of years ago I ordered a kapoon from here and the next day when we warmed it up it was already bad, so I have stayed away from this place for a while. This past week I decided to give them another try and was a bit disappointed again. I ordered the steamed fish, chicken chow mein, and a side of veggie egg rolls. The egg rolls were lacking flavor a bit bland, and I didn't like the sweet and sour sauce that came with it (I was expecting fish sauce). Then as the steamed fish, I asked the woman what was in it and she said just fish. But when I got it, there were noodles, a load of lemon grass, and other things. So what I don't really like about this place is the lack of transparency in the menu about what is actually in the dishes. Would not be a good place for people with allergies. This place is fine and I'm glad they do well, but I don't think it's for me. read more

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Man if you don't know LA kitchen, are you even from Fresno?! A staple in the area for the famous chicken and rice dish. I also get some fried pork belly, chow mein and spicy chicken. Has never disappointed me. They are really quick and take orders over the phone for easy pick up read more

I was disappointed bc I had higher expectations after seeing Mrinthariss on fb do a review on their food. I wanted to try their bitter soup but they ran out for the day and their nam kao was prepacked so it was soggy and looked like it had been sitting there for a while. I thought they would make a fresh one from the kitchen since I was dining in but was handed the prepackaged ones that were on the counter. I ended up ordering the boat noodle which was ok. I'm a big fan of Lao food but this place didn't cut it for me. Again, I probably had too high of expectations before walking in. read more

This was my first time trying Lao food and let me just say I went twice in the same week! I've only tried their chicken and sticky rice plate with the chili sauce so far and it is so good! The chicken is juicy and cooked to perfection. The portions are very big, you get 4 pieces of chicken with rice which is like 2 meals for me. They already have them made so you get it right away which is convenient if you're in a rush. You can either order to go or choose to eat inside. Either way this place is definitely a hidden gem and deserves the recognition. Definitely coming here again! read more

LA Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Fresno, California

Love their chicken & rice! Kapoon is bomb too Oh & their veggie egg rolls are delicious read more

We came directly here for lunch today (TG Day) as we rolled into town. We got (my usual) Kaopoon, Fried Sausage w/Sticky Rice (hubby's), Fried Pork Belly w/Sticky Rice, and Papaya Salad (medium spicy). I also got two new items: Combo Fried Rice & Chicken Larb (medium spicy) to go. Everything was authentic & delicious as usual. The Combo Fried Rice and Chicken Larb were super delicious! The fried rice had a ton of meat and the Chicken Larb had the perfect balance of herbs and spices. The Chicken Larb and Papaya Salad were at the perfect medium spicy level. I think I found two new favorites: Chicken Larb & Combo Fried Rice. Hands down it is the best fried rice I've ever had! Both were scrumptious! The restaurant wasn't busy when we arrived around 12:30'ish. The tables were clean and the staff were friendly as always. It is an order at the counter and then they bring you the food kind of place. Water, sodas, and to-go containers are on a counter for self-serve. This is my fave Laotian restaurant in the area. I look forward to eating there whenever we're in town. read more

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LA Kitchen ( pronounce as Lah kitchen ) not like the well known abbreviations of Los Angeles city L.A . Say it like La La La Kitchen. My first time here with bestie treating me to lunch . Ample parking space shared with other local businesses in the area. Mainly a take out establishment , no wait staff , order / pay for food at the counter . Should you want to dine in there are seatings available at first come first serve basis. Self service station for plates and utensils. I normally would not order curry at restaurants, since hubby wanted to try , we opted for #11 red chicken curry w/ steam rice. I am a changed person now , definitely will try this dish again when I am in town . Such a delicious meal... Crispy pork belly , oohhh crispy, tasty of fat dripping down my lips . Be sure to dip in the sauce provided makes for a delicious finger licking morsels. The only dish I didn't care for was the combination pad thai . Flavors were great , I just think next go around stick to one type of protein. I didn't expect much from the employees ,since it is a take out establishment. I was pleasantly surprised each and every one of the employees I encountered were friendly , they welcomed us in with pleasantry greetings . We were most impressed by this one particular young lady Lana .. she outshined the rest by her friendly demeanor & her knowledge of the menu . She recommended some of the dishes to try , the beef lab, lao sausage & sticky rice , papaya salad all were great choices. Lana's eagerness in helping to gather some plates and utensils while we seated were much appreciated . Sometimes later she stop by to check in on us, provided more napkins and also to clear some of our dirty plates . Definitely visiting again when I am in the area . read more

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I wanted to update and give LA Kitchen 5 stars. My SIL's father had passed away and I reached out to the owner to order a large order for his funeral. It was maybe 4-6 trays of kua mee. Not only were they able to accommodate this order for a reasonable price, they kindly delivered it to the funeral home. The funeral home was within a 1-2 mile radius. Although not far, it takes a load off for a grieving family. Also my recent orders were vegetarian friendly. They had tofu and made tofu pad thai and tofu curry. It was delicious! My interactions with the owner have always been above and beyond positive. My bf mentions stories he has heard of how the owner always tries to give back to the community. Thank you so much to LA Kitchen for your delicious food and love to the community and others. Please continue to support this local gem. read more

We walked in by chance as we were visiting another restaurant and saw they had sesame balls on the counter. Dang, we should have stopped here first, we only bought some desserts on this go around as we already had dinner in hand. We'll be back, the soups, sticky rice, all the plates leaving the kitchen looked amazing and were reasonably priced. Service appeared to be quick and ambiance was small and cozy, but family friendly and welcoming. We'll be back and try some more items, just trying their desserts left us salivating for more. read more

We went around 6pm and there was hardly anyone in line or seated which was great for us because we came hungry. I was craving the kapoon (red curry noodle) and my friend got the green curry chicken. Both of our dishes were delicious and the curry was just the right spice. We also ordered two Thai tea, it was sooo good. The inside of the restaurant was nice, when you come through the door you can order to go or order to eat in house. Overall, will visit again. read more

LA Kitchen - Kapoon (red curry noodle) - Chinese Near Me - Fresno, California

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My wife and I were visiting her grandmother at a nearby assisted living facility when hunger struck as we were leaving. Naturally, I turned to Yelp to find a new restaurant to try. I tend to prefer mom-and-pop places, and this one didn't disappoint. Though I don't know the full backstory, it had all the hallmarks of a great local spot. The service was good, the food was delicious, and the lady who greeted us at the register was adorable and very sweet. Wanting to expand my culinary horizons, I decided to try the crispy pork with sticky rice and an order of spicy beef larb. I had never had larb before, so I looked up a description: "Larb Gai is a traditional dish from Thailand and Laos; it's a meat salad typically made with ground chicken or pork and flavored with lime, garlic, chili peppers, palm sugar, fish sauce, and rice powder. It's an explosion of flavor with spicy, sour, sweet, and salty notes in each bite." I went with the beef larb, opting for the "spicy" level, one of five levels they offer (mild, medium, spicy, hot, extra hot). To my surprise, the "spicy" was a bit hotter than I expected, but still really good. The flavor was different from what I'm used to, but I had no problem finishing it. I'd like to order it again now that I know what to expect, so I can fully appreciate the abundance of goodness in this dish. The crispy pork with sticky rice came with a flavorful sauce that had a nice spicy kick. It tasted like it had a lot of garlic and ginger, but I couldn't quite pinpoint it--just know it was delicious. Overall, I was very happy with the food. The staff was friendly, the place was clean, and the wait time was maybe eight minutes--pretty fast for freshly prepared food. I have no complaints. If you haven't tried this place, I'd encourage you to give it a shot. It's the kind of restaurant I'd love to visit with a group, so we can order different dishes and sample a bit of everything. Loved it! read more

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Portions are huge. The fried pork belly is amazing. Fresh spring rolls were amazing. Noodles were good. I will try this place again. Seems like the menu is really solid Super fast service for take out. Restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. read more

I love their chicken and sticky rice10/10! The owner is very super friendly and welcoming. The inside of the restaurant is on the smaller side but very clean. If you're ordering for take out, make sure you call ahead and order they get pretty busy. They also have really good pho with bone marrow soooo delicious! One of my favorite spots be sure to give them a try if you haven't already. read more

Service was great, it's an order at the counter once, but they keep things stocked and care for their customers! Clean and relaxing atmosphere, clean restrooms. The food was AMAZING! The Pad Thai is the best I've tried in the area! We'll be going back for sure! read more

LA Kitchen - Shrimp Pad Thai - Chinese Near Me - Fresno, California

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The food here is quite expensive. I was craving that raw salmon larb cus I seen a pic of it online and I remembered this place has it! That mf was $19.99 but it was sooo goood!!! I asked them to make it really spicy so you can see it didn't lack any of that judging from my picture! I also grabbed the fried chicken and rice and tbh it didn't hit like how it used to. The chicken was dry af!!! It came with rice and the spicy dipping sauce. No complaints on the rice n sauce. It was just the dry fried chicken. I even got the steamed pork belly and bamboo. I usually order mok pah which is steamed fish in the banana leaf with the fragrant herbs but I decided to try pork belly & bamboo instead. It was okay. Needed more flavor tbh. All I tasted was bamboo. And lastly I got the fried pepper snack. I wouldn't get it again just cus it's pricey and it lacked flavor and spice. I had some before that had a kick and even had a good amount of flavor from the sesame seeds and fried lime leaves and whatever else they be putting in those. But it wasn't from this place. The service was koo. She was attentive even tho the place was busy af!! The place is a far drive from me so I probably won't be back unless I'm on that side of town craving lao/thai food. And I'd probably just stick to the phos and Thai boats and raw salmon larb. read more

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Not the best pho place to eat at. The room feels a bit crowded. The service was great though. Nice staff.

Best Lao Thai spot in Fresno! The pork belly with sticky rice is addicting! The papaya salad add a perfect kick of heat. Service if fast and helpful. Restaurant is clean and plenty of seating. The kao poon was all delicious. I wanted to try everything on the menu. I'll definitely going back soon. Wish I had taken pictures but I got so excited to eat I forgot to take any. read more

Love everything about this restaurant! Food is great! Customer service is fantastic and prices are reasonable.

First time doing today and it was amazing! 10/10. I got the crispy pork belly and sticky rice. Whatever that sauce is that they give. I need to ask for 3 next time. I dipped my rice and pork belly in it. So good! Definitely will be a repeat customer! read more

LA Kitchen - Crispy pork belly and sticky rice - Chinese Near Me - Fresno, California

Based on this dish, I love coming here because this feeds two people. I don't live in the area but when I am, I would come here. I highly recommend this place. I would like to try other things to see if they are good with other things. On this visit I also ordered the vegetable spring roll. It was just lettuce, cabbage, and carrots. You really can't mess that up. The prices are fair here. The atmosphere is clean. I would recommend this place to everyone. read more

LA Kitchen - Always good. Enough for two. - Chinese Near Me - Fresno, California

food is always super good here! a friend of mine had recommended this spot to me since she knew the family that owns it, I've had the pork belly recommended by her and the Chicken and rice plate. Both are amazing! I would frequent here after the gym when I'd go to GB3. Super fast and super kind people. The place can be pretty busy sometimes but I'm always helped in a timely manner. read more

Authentic lao food can't go wrong here friendly staff and the owner was really nice I usually get the fried pork belly and papaya salad

Service was good and food was also good, forgot to take pictures of the other food I got but was a good place to sit down and relax read more

LA Kitchen - Deep fried pork belly - Chinese Near Me - Fresno, California

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Wanted Thai boat so decide to try LA Kitchen#2 since LA Kitchen #1 has been very salty lately. The service was fast and friendly. We decided to order Thai boat, salmon laab and sticky rice with fried chicken for my son. Salmon laab was good and I would recommend that to anyone. The place is kept clean and has alot more room than the first place. read more

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I tried this restaurant today--the food was decent, not the best Koapiak I've had, but not the worst either. The portion is big that I didn't finished. The place is pretty small, seating around 30-40 people or around 7 tables. It's an order-first, seat-yourself kind of setup, and they'll bring your food to your table when it's ready. I definitely am ready to try the other dishes next time around. read more

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You have to order at the front before sitting down! Came here on a Friday night around 6. Pretty packed, hard to find parking but I think it's because this place is right next to a GB3. The inside is small, a bit crowded but I think it was just because it was so packed. I ordered the heavenly jerky, I think it probably the best Laos jerky I've had in Fresno! It pairs great with the jeol. Again, I also think that their jeol is the best bought one I've ever had. Making jeol at home is always good but now I know if I want some and am not up for making it, I can always buy it here at LA kitchen! The heavenly jerky is sweet, savory, and not chewy. For being a jerky, it was very easy to tear. Came out pipping hot, like they just got done deep frying it! Pork belly: not the biggest fan. A lot of the piece were straight up fat, hardly no meat. Was a bit cold, because it was a bit cold, the fatty pieces weren't the most appetizing. Chicken larb: very good! I personally like how they make it, it has a lot of that roasted rice powder flavor. Next time I'll get their raw beef larb! The flavor profile might be a little too strong to those who don't eat larb as often, but to each their own. It is a bit over powering, salty, and savory. The only thing I'd say is, I wished it had more herbs! But that's okay. Thai tea: pretty average. More on the milky side. Service: 10/10. Owner came out and asked how everything was going, how everything tasted despite being super super busy. Really nice and friendly over here at LA Kitchen. read more

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