An authentic gem with amazing service, portions, and prices! + Fantastic flavors that are authentic + Fast, friendly service in a lovely atmosphere + Great portions, prices and variety - Closes at 8 so plan accordingly Lao Der is an authentically delicious simple Lao restaurant focusing on homey recipes and street foods, in a bright, friendly and welcoming modern restaurant. Nestled in an unassuming strip mall flanked by a Subway and a Chinese takeout spot, this place will make you feel like you stepped into someone's home. A good selection of freshly prepared dishes means you can come here no matter your mood, and the service is top notch. Romano is prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu that Pat the head chef prepares and is patient when it comes to ordering, and prompt when it comes to serving. The portions are generous and the flavors are rich without being overwhelming, and Lao Der features unapologetically authentic Lao cuisine that is a rarity worth discovering. Whether you want a warm hearty soup, an easy noodle dish, or bright zingy salad, the menu has you covered. Clean, bright and relaxing, Lao Der is an excellent choice for lunch or dinner. Just come earlier than usual since the place closes at 8. Enjoy! read more

I was so proud to see a fancy Lao restaurant in Stockton, CA. It was so nice and clean inside, they even had a bar but we were so hungry we just focused on food. Even on the menu was so delicious, the gaeng aum was the only thing that was lacking the hm flavor but it's more of an authentic home dish so no worries I was still amazed that was on the menu, my fav food. Overall, I had a great time & will bring my family for them to try. We love lao food & seeing our people thrive! Blessings to this establishment & hope everyone will see how amazing lao food is! read more

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We had a wonderful lunch here! I had been wanting to try this place, and so glad I finally made it. :) We came on a weekday with plenty of tables, and our server was the sweetest! He gave us lots of good & honest recommendations, and made me a tasty custom mocktail. The Level 1 chili spice in the Eggplant Jaew dip was pretty spicy for our non-Lao palettes, so definitely stay on the lowest levels if you are not used to high spicy levels. The Yum Talay seafood salad was light and refreshing, and the custard and black sticky rice dessert Sungkaya was sooo yummy. I will definitely go back when I'm in Stockton! read more

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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. read more

Lao Der - Laotian Near Me - Stockton, California

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

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. read more

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If you're craving a new amazing taste experience, this is the place. We were seeking something with lower carbs and great flavor and Lao Der delivered 100%! We tried the Yum Salmon, a delicious creation of raw salmon, Thai chiles, cilantro, green onion, celery and mint with a bright citrusy house dressing...one bite and we were staring at each other like "where has this been all our lives?" haha but seriously it was the star of our meal. Next we tried pork and shrimp spring rolls. So fresh and very yummy. Lastly was the pork skewers which were good but some of the pork was a bit gristly. That happens...no big deal. Overall we enjoyed our visit completely. Friendly, attentive service and the restaurant is tastefully decorated and feels comfortable. We will definitely be back soon. read more

Im sorry, but i think, it is very overpraised and, frankly, the food is not that so great, portions are very small,at least, what ive ordered,and some of the food was soooo salty, i couldnt finished it.Im sorry for the one star. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Lao Der - Laotian Near Me - Stockton, California

I had driven by this place a few times and was always curious about Laotian Food. Yesterday I was running some errands and was hungry and decided to try it out. The place is nice and open and looks very clean. The waiter came right away and got me water and utensils. I looked at the menu and was surprised by some of the offerings. I ended up getting the home made pork grinds, the deep fried chicken feet and a noodle dish. All the food was really good, but it was way to much for one person. I will definitely go again with some friends that are a little adventurous so we can try some other good items!!! Great place to have some good food!!! read more

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. read more

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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

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! read more

Lao Der - Spring Rolls, Laap Beef Tartare, Nam Kao, Sticky Rice - Laotian Near Me - Stockton, California

Customer service was amazing. After we ordered, the server asked to move us to better accommodate the amount of plates we have. He was super attentive and very kind. Food was delicious! I got the Kasoy and it was super flavorful and light despite it being a pork broth. The papaya salad is probably one of the best ones i have had read more

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

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 read more

Lao Der - Laotian Near Me - Stockton, California

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! read more

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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... read more

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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

Underrated! This place serves food with bold flavors combined with multiple textures. It's a shame that the place is always empty when I dine in read more

I saw the good reviews and gave it a try. I went for lunch. The restaurant inside is decorated very cute made you feel like maybe you were in an exotic place. There was only one other couple in restaurant. We ordered the Kai piak sen and the lemongrass chicken with sticky rice. It was just ok. Very small portions. The waiter was busy with his computer and didn't once come over to check on us. Did not appreciate that. Not sure if I would try again. read more

I went here for the 1st time for lunch and I would definitely come back. The food tasted fresh and for someone who wants something more on the healthier side this is great. Also great for vegetarian and vegans. Service was fine, it wasn't too busy. The decor inside is pleasant to the eyes. If you're in Stockton this is worth a visit. read more

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Food was yummy, service was good, and the ambiance of the restaurant is super cute! I enjoyed everything we ordered. The khao piek, the khao poon, and appetizers were delicious! read more

Service was nice. Very pretty and clean inside. Food was good. My first time trying Laos food So a little different from what I'm used to Mango sticky rice was fire Took my father in law for his birthday and he loved it read more

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We were in the area, from the Bay Area, to watch the PWBA (Pro Woman's Bowling Association) Tournament at the local bowling alley. When you enter, you are greeted with a beautiful, clean and inviting space. The menu has Laos Foods I have never tried before. Here is a list of things we tried. Lao Sausage Long Bean Salad Beef Stew (not pictured) I loved everything. But the Lao sausage was my favorite. We ordered everything medium, and it wasn't too hot at all. I would actually say that it was pretty mild (for my palette), so next time I would consider going hot. I would definitely go here again. The service was great! At around 1pm on a Thursday , it was not that busy for dine in. read more

Lao Der - Inside. Love the plant wall with mirror in the back. Makes the space look bigger. - Laotian Near Me - Stockton, California

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Went here on a Monday mid afternoon for a very late lunch. We were seated right away. The place is very clean and organized. Please be patient because there is only 1 server working. The food tasted delicious and they were brought out very promptly. We arrived after a big group and still had a great experience. I thought we had to wait long for our food but that was not the case. I enjoyed my Kua Mee Noodles and Salmon Belly was amazing. Total was $64 before tip. read more

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

So came there in odd time so it was empty, but the worker was super attentive and generous and thoughtful! Loved everything we ordered! Decor was nice and clean. read more

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We went Tuesday night, they weren't busy. The food was served quick, service was great. The restaurant is spacious and clean. Price was reasonable. It was around $60 for 2 of us for this amount of food Kua Mee (5/5) we both like the texture and flavor. It's not too dry like other reviews said, but not too soggy. We asked for spicy and the spice level was perfect. Beef lapp (4/5): it was ok in my opinion. The beef was tender, the flavor is a but salty, it would be perfect to eat with rice Kao Soy (4/5): it's also just salty flavor, but I think it is how it is since I tried it at other Laos restaurant and it is how it is Mango sticky rice (5/5) you will never go wrong with mango sticky rice. It wasn't too sweet and perfect texture even though it's not mango season Thai tea (4/5): too sweet for me. I wish they were able to adjust the sweetness, but even extra cream still makes it too sweet. read more

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

First time here and it was amazing! The food is super flavorful and fresh. Staff was really nice and helpful with the menu. I'll definitely be coming back! This place is a hidden gem :) read more

Food 4.5/5 Service 100 Ambience 4.5/5 We were in the area and this is the closest. We came in Thursday after lunch. There's 1 table and then us. We ordered Papaya salad 4.5/5 On point papaya salad, I just want mine more salty. Ordered Medium Spicy and if you're used to spicy , let me tell you it's not spicy. Green Mango Salad 5/5 Super delicious, the flavor and the sauce is just perfectly right. Yummm!!! I had to order Togo Spicy level and it wasn't spicy as well. I hope my togo that I ordered will make me cry a bit. Lol I love spicy but I also know that Lao spicy is different but this spot is A ok when it comes to spicy. Noodle dish- Yummmm! 5/5 Spicy Lao Sausage - 4.2/5 I had Lao spicy sausage before and this one's not close to what I had before. Also I feel like it needs to be more crispier or cook it longer. All in all decent sausage and we ordered another 1. Total experience is 5 star. Food is great, service is outstanding and the ambiance is ok. My only comment is that , the food took a little longer than expected. Esp the papaya salad but other than that, try this spot when you're in the area. Happy eating!! We will definitely be back! read more

Lao Der - Laotian Near Me - Stockton, California

First time here and the food was great and fast. Amazing service and great atmosphere. Tried the Mango Sticky Rice for the first time and i'm Laos let me tell you 10/10! read more

I was surprised how well-balanced the dishes were with spices and flavors. The flavors were subtle and no one seasoning overpowered the others. However, I can see why some people say there isn't enough seasoning/flavor. I liked the kua mee, the noodles were tasty, it would have been a little better with just a little bit of liquid, the dish was mainly dry like migoreng noodles. The mango sticky rice was also prepared nicely. read more

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Love the food here! My favorite appetizer is the fried salmon belly. Love the salads! Refreshing and tons of flavor. They also make great cocktails. Fun spot when you want to change up the flavor profile. Love the decor too! Staff is usually helpful with recommendations. read more

Inside is very cute and clean! The food is great! Thai ice tea, Mango Papaya , beef meat ball and chicken feet salad is good. It'll be better if the chicken feet was softer but that just me. read more

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Ordered 2 of house made sausage with sticky rice, 1 of kao piak sen, 1 of kao poon with pork and chicken feet and Thai iced tea. 5 stars!!!! The sausage was super flavorful and the jeow bong was a nice addition too. The server was attentive and helpful since we had our baby in his car seat carrier and accommodated us as best as he could with the table. read more

Authentic food. Mango salad very pungent but really authentic. They do not tone it down... good for them!!, Just the way we like it. Everything very tasty. read more

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I haven't tried lao food they much so I was very excited to try Lao Der. The ambiance of the place was very welcoming and the service so great! Our server was super patient with us and helped us choose dishes to share. The food was so good, we got a variety of dishes. My favorite dishes were the lao sausage, imperial rolls, fried salmon belly, beef laap, and the kua mee. I would definitely come back here to try more things and recommend this place to others! read more

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