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    Lao Der

    4.4 (162 reviews)
    ModerateLaotian
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Andy N.

    First time eating Laotian food and it was pretty good! Went in before anyone came in so service was very fast. It has a modern vibe to the restaurant and felt the food I ordered used high quality ingredients. Might come in again when I'm back in town.

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    Carlos A.

    Everything i had was excellent. Food, service and ambiance. I sat on the bar so the host there when not busy with other customers. Good conversations. The least favorite thing was the chicken sticks. Didn't like the texture. Best thing for me was the sausages. They have three variations. I'll visit again.

    Salmon belly - so good!! Must order!
    Sabrina J.

    Authentic Laotian food in a lovely setting with Buddha and temple murals and a whole wall of leafy verdant plants. The salmon belly appetizer ($15) was incredible, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. My favorite dish. I was appreciative of the heaping portions they offered for each of the entrees, especially considering the cheap prices. Also tried the duck laap ($20). Although initially a little sour, it grew on me. Granted it was a Monday night both times, but Lao Der has seemed somewhat empty each time I've been here, so I hope they get more customers because this is a great restaurant, and there are so few places offering Laotian food. You'll be happy you visited if you try it!

    I believe this restaurant deserves more attention. The restaurant is beautiful, clean and the food is top tier. I ordered several dishes & it exceeded my expectations. I believe it's the perfect place to take your family if you've never experienced southeast Asian dishes and Lao's food is definitely underrated. The service was amazing & would definitely return for heavenly beef. That was tooooo good! Rating 11/10. To future me please order more.

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    Vuoch L.

    Of course I yelped where to eat in the area closes to the vicinity . Yelp led me to here and glad I followed my trusted fellow reviewers . I took notice right away how clean and intimate the restaurant was , the interior was beautifully decorated with Buddha murals at the front entrance lobby , the color schemes, lighting and plants in the huge glass terrarium makes the space feel so zen . Menu selection was not overly complicated , simple two page choices make it less confusing . We had the Nam khao which I always ordered at other Lao restaurants. Nam Khao here was not well seasoned for me , it's lacking the curry paste and was a tad bland . My husband was looking forward to lemon grass chicken , it's not what he was used to some place else . Here it's more milder taste of lemongrass. Chicken feet salad is a must try here , even flavors of sweet, sour and salty . Bamboo soup has a strong aroma of padek ( fish paste sauce ) other than that it's one of my favorite soup . Service here can use some improvement, our waiter seems somber and sluggish.

    Spring Rolls, Laap Beef Tartare, Nam Kao, Sticky Rice
    Jessica B.

    My fiancé and I got the Laap Beef Tartare, Nam Kao and Sticky Rice and it was so good! Service was amazing, our sever was very attentive and so kind as well! My order was on the spicy side (just how I like it) and he kept refilling my water, which shows that he was paying attention to us. There was also three-four other tables and I saw that he was giving everyone equal amounts of attention. The restaurant is so pretty inside too!! I love the plants on one wall and the lights on the ceiling!

    Regina R.

    First time here and everything was delicious. We ordered Kao Poon soup, Imperial egg rolls, Spring egg rolls, Sweet sausage ,Papaya salad , Stir fry noodles. Food did not disappoint

    Green Papaya
    Helen H.

    The name of the restaurant is catchy. We liked the fact that it has a comma and exclamation point in the name as well. We arrived shortly after they opened. The owner/ waitress had to put a bunch of round tables together for us since we were a big group. She was friendly, but service was a little slow. It took the food awhile for the food to be bought out. I tried the green papaya and laap, which were nice and spicy. For my main, I had the kao poon. I was looking forward to try their nam kao (crispy rice salad) and introduce it to some of the people in my group. It's one of my favorite Lao dishes that isn't too commonly found. It was a winning dish. I just wish it was a bit spicy. If you're in the Stockton area, I would recommend this restaurant!

    Mango Sticky Rice...
    Kartika H.

    nice place with great ambiance. nice staff with great service. first time here and i will say i fall in love with the foods: rich of flavours and just delicious. the mango sticky rice, you can pick either with purple rice or regular sticky rice. i will just a bit comment for it: need more coconut cream on my plate aka too little when served to me but the mango is sweet ~ love it!!! a recommended place and will say the prices are ok...

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    Everything went well love it food was good people were nice I like it. Fresh food good service

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    I over ordered and have no regrets. I ate all the leftover food within 18 hrs because it was so good. I ate all that my stomachs can handle

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    The Kha poon is one of the best ever ! Just tbe right amount of everything. sure hits the spot .

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    The foods and services were great..!! Yes I will definitely going back and will recommend them to my friends and family

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    Stumbled upon this place and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend the sausage and sticky rice.

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    Delicious fresh food and excellent service. We had a relaxing and tasty dinner tonight.

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