My friend told me great things about this place and it definitely lived up to the hype. The inside…read moreis pretty small and cozy. Despite being quite packed, the servers were attentive for ordering and the food came very quickly. We ordered so many dishes for a great price and everything was packed with flavor. The spicy fish was one of my favorites, and the tom kha was incredibly rich and flavorful. The pork was also super tender. The sampler was probably the standout of the meal; I loved the crispy rice and the cooked sausage in particular. We also tried the angel wings, which were unique. I'd definitely come back to try even more of the menu!

OK as an elite I dropped the ball on this one, why? Because I didn't take any pictures…read more But if you trust my reviews then know if I say it's bomb, it is. Doesn't look like much from outside but man when you enter the packed spot, you quickly disregard how it looks from the outside.. My recommendations the pineapple fried rice with shrimp The pineapple fried rice with crab meat The # 46 Every in Oakland and want some good Thai food, here you go...

Enjoying authentic Laotian food at Vientiane Cafe. Living in the Bay Area has its perks & this is…read moreone of them. This cafe seems to be mostly women operated from the waitress' & chef & preparation crew. I appreciate the nicely decorated & remolded interior. This setting gives a nice warm & inviting atmosphere. Appetizer: #6 Sai Ooa(1 Lao sausage) $5.50- grilled pork, garlic,onion,lemongrass,Thai chili & lemon leaves. By popular consensus we orders this & we were not disappointed. Although to me it felt like it was fried not grilled, nonetheless still addictively delicious. #9 Nam Khao $14.95 deep fried rice bits w/mixed gd.pork,coconut,gd , fermented pork, cilantro, gd.onion in a special sauce then they serve it w/a basket full of lettuce leaves & cilant Orders: -Mok Pa $9 (steamed fish)-catfish nugget, lemongrass, dill,onion,garlic,egg,kaffir leaves w/Lao sauce cooked in a leaf. This dish is easily eaten w/a spoon bc it is very soft & scoopable. I thought this paired better w/the lettuce leaf & cilantro. This was a very aromatic lemongrass & kaffir leaf infused dish. I really enjoyed it. Dessert: -Fried Banana w/Ice Cream $7.50- the perfectly fried banana without a mushy interior was addictively delicious & to balance the warmth of the banana you can dip it in vanilla ice cream. Absolutely worth the treat! Look forward to returning to a clean, modern, family run restaurant in Oakland. With so many new dishes I've never seen, it was hard to choose

place is just ok and busy during lunch time. staffs and service are just ok. will say the foods…read morelike home foods and taste: * tum tang: it is just ok. i expect more cucumber even though it is shredded and will say prefer having hard texture of cucumber * angel wings: it is mediocre but sauce tends to sweet * lad nah: it is just ok but sauce is a bit salty for my taste buds overall, taste is just ok and prices are average. three stars at this time...

4.5 stars $5.79 Thai…read moreIced Tea (coconut milk): A good one $18.99 Lao Khao Poon: soup with white fish option. Red curry base. DELICIOUS! Absolutely worth the price.

Great experience getting takeout from Lao Thai Kitchen! Easy parking along Solano, cute quiet spot…read morefor dinner. There was one person working the counter when I arrived, ordering was super simple and she was able to answer all my questions. Only took about 20 minutes for the food to come out, and she offered me a free dessert while I waited. Upon bringing the food home, the pad see ew especially hit the spot, along with the fried egg rolls (which were huge!). They also packed up a free dessert for me to take home definitely down to come back here again and try dining in!

I'm absolutely blown away. I was surprised about how good everything was. Might have been the best…read morefood I've had this year. My family ordered 1 appetizer, 4 entrees, and 2 drinks, all shared, and all 4 of us agreed that EVERY single item was phenomenal. That has absolutely NEVER happened before. At most restaurants, there's always at least one thing that someone doesn't like, and often multiple things that multiple people don't like. Not the case here. The appetizer was the spicy basil wings. Very good to start. But little did I know what was coming my way. The drinks were Thai tea and lychee limeade. The Thai tea was normal. As in good, I liked it. The lychee limeade was amazing, had to order another one. I would like to try the mango next time (there will definitely be a next time). Very sour, which I love. I hate lemonade that's not sour enough. Oh and that too, I usually hate limeade, don't really care for lemonade, and don't drink soda. I usually only drink water, juice, or tea (no coffee, alcohol rarely). So that's saying something. The Laos fried spring roll entree was really good. I always liked fried rolls but something about this tasted better. They were Laotian rolls, so maybe that was part of the difference from the ones you get from Pho restaurants. The duck over rice was amazing. I'm not usually one to pick duck, I don't mind it but I usually don't order it, but this was my mom's choice and it was really good. I like the sauce too. The Panang duck curry was so good. My mom doesn't even like curry and she liked it. And the Chiang Mai soup dish, I've never had anything like it. It was still hot after, I don't know, 20 minutes maybe? At the bottom especially. We all ate this together at the end, while the other dishes were in the order I listed them for myself (mostly, kinda switched around a bit eating family style), and generally the same for everyone else. I tasted a tiny bit of the soup in the beginning and thought it was nothing special, like when my spoon was clean it was the first thing I scooped. Only the soup though, none of the stuff inside. Honestly I didn't read what was in it, some crispy noodle or something. I was not sure if I would like it but my sister said she had it in Thailand and liked it so if I didn't like it she could eat it. That ended up not being a problem. Okay so anyway, we started on the soup at the end. To start, it was pretty good. Somehow, every bite we took tasted better and better, for at least like 5-10 bites maybe. At that point, I was thinking it's the best thing I've ever tasted. (But of course that's probably not actually true, and I'm just falling for the recency bias, kind of like how my favorite song changes all the time.) Never had anything like it. I've been missing out. But wow, I have to come back. And I highly recommend this place. Life changing experience honestly. Like if you asked me right now if I wanted to get Japanese or Korean (my other favorites) food or this, I would go here. I honestly wanted more of every single dish, especially the fried spring rolls, duck over rice, duck curry, and soup. Wait a second... that's all the entrees we ordered! Also the limeade. I need to get that again. But I also want to try other stuff next time so I'm torn. I literally need all 4 of these dishes again so I don't know what to do. I hope these dishes aren't seasonal or otherwise temporary. I noticed the menu had a month and year listed (I think it said April 2026 and it's May 3 2026 today) so I believe they update it frequently. If I lived closer I would come 20 times in a row and try every single thing, but unfortunately I live in San Ramon so it's not like I'm trying to go to Oakland every day. Soon though. My sister lives there, if I were her I would go here every day until I was sick of it, if that could ever be possible. I don't know if I could ever enjoy other food this much again. I was also completely sober so it wasn't like I had munchies or anything (felt I should specify being a young adult who grew up in California). Hmm, that gives me an idea for the future though. Even the pricing is fair (no dishes over $30), and the place is nice. Great service too. The only drawbacks are small tables for parties over 4 people, and it's REALLY loud in the restaurant, but well worth it. If you are sensitive to noise I'd recommend earplugs, earmuffs, earbuds, headphones, or something. The place is also relatively small. I'd recommend making a reservation if you plan to go on a Friday or Saturday night. It got busy, very busy. Well our reservation was at 6 and it wasn't crowded yet, a couple tables open, but by the time our food came out the place was absolutely packed and I think people without reservations had to wait to sit. I'm not sure though, I was too focused on the amazing food to care. Anyway, once again, highly recommend and I will be back.

Came here on a Sunday night with my family, and we might have a competitor for our favorite Laos…read moreplace. We got the following : Lao Appetizers Plate - Everything had great texture with the sausage standing out the most to me. Very soft and not too salty. Garlic Pork Spare Ribs - Great flavor, but a little on the dry side. Still tender enough to enjoy. Duck Larb Salad - Bright flavors and everything worked really well together. Recommend adding this to any meal balance out the other fried items. Kao Piak - I find that most places over cook their chickens, but the meats here were cooked perfectly. Broth was a bit salty for me, and I usually like the broth thicker, but still good overall. Mango Sticky Rice - I liked the crispy fried rice bits that added a nice crunch. Mango wasn't quite in season right now, but it was still sweet and soft enough. Overall service was great, and there is a lot of parking in the area. Def recommend checking it out.

Came in for lunch with some friends a few weeks ago and the food an service were so good I came…read moreback. Again, I ordered the Pad Mak Kuer (eggplant with veggies) and I add beef. Now I usually get this eggplant dish when eating Thai but I have to admit...it's REALLY really good here! Super flavorful, a good amount of meat and the yummy sauce. Ughh...so good! We also ordered the Pad Thai, again, another delicious dish. I'm already planning my next visit.

Food here is delicious! Everything I ordered and tried here was packed with flavor and had…read morewonderful texture. I haven't had sakoo before, and it was delicious! I liked that there are diff options for what you wrap them with (cilantro or mint with the lettuce leaves). Not pictured, but the pad see ew was some of the best I've had. The crab khao pad was packed with crab (although there were a few shell bits inside) and wonderful flavors. The tom yum soup was just the right balance of seasonings, and had a lot of "toppings" inside. Service was decent! The servers are pretty attentive and the wait for food isn't too long. The decor inside is dark wood tables with benches and chairs, with nice looking lamps hanging in the middle of the room. Honestly, can't wait to come back!

I have been a frequent visitor to Thailand since 1967 when I was stationed there during the Vietnam…read morewar.and also lived in Thailand for ten years while working as a teacher, Therefore I'm admittedly picky about Thai cuisine. After a string of disappointments at Thai Restaurants in the Oakland area, a friend recommended I try Chai Thai Noodles and it did not disappoint. I was thrilled to find Boat Noodles on the menu--a personal favorite that is surprisingly rare to find in the Bay Area. The rich, dark broth and tender stewed beef were perfectly authentic to my experiences in Thailand. Beyond the delicious food, the staff was friendly and the service was fast. Even with a 45-minute drive from my home to Chai Thai Noodles, I'm already planning my next trip to explore the rest of the menu."

This hidden gem is delicious! What a fabulous find!…read more We were there for an early dinner and found street parking relatively easily and seated quickly. Inside was so charming in nicely decorated. Service was fast and friendly. Our server was patient as we were a little indecisive and our group had a few food allergies. Food was delicious! We had a few folks from out of town, but we all agreed - hands down the best Thai egg rolls we've ever had! Crispy, filled with flavor and just a little hint of spice, not spicy at all, just perfect pepper? Our pad see ew wasn't greasy and meat was fresh and delicious, not fatty at all. Thai ice teas were refreshing, NOT fully iced or too sweet, like you sometimes get - great balance. Red chicken curry was perfect and so was soup and fried rice - all cooked as requested! I'll definitely go back to this place and recommend that you do, too!!

===TL;DR=== - Larb chicken…read more- Beef boat noodle soup - medium spicy - Dry tom yum noodle - spicy - Thai iced coffee ===TMI=== Rustic and wooden interior. Their water cup was super cute personal touch to their style. Everything was amazing! Portions were bigger than I anticipated so don't let it fool you. Larb chicken - light, flavorful in one plate. A must get! One thing I wish was different was if they provided more lettuce cause we ran out quick! But I guess that's what the rice was for Beef boat noodle soup - big bowl, noodles on the bottom and the proportion was big! Not stingy at all with a lot of beef's and it was not dry. Super flavorful soup base (umami bomb!), even good pairing it with some rice! Dry tom yum noodle - love how they serve it dry with the soup on the side. Spicy was actually quite spicy (and I love spicy). They actually match the spicy level from Thailand so be mindful of that! It's one of those addictive heat. You're like sucking your teeth but you want more and can't stop! Savory, flavorsome, I even added some noodles to my Larb lettuce wrap and it was delicious. Thai iced coffee - it was ok. Imo the coffee flavor wasn't strong enough but overall a balanced drink. We were also gifted a cup as they're reached 10 years serving the community! Congrats and can't wait to have more yummy foods from them!

Family-owned restuarant down in El Cerrito. Friendly server and homey feel. I am not usually into…read moreThai but this place was so fresh. You can tell they put so much care in their shop, from the decorations and the plates. I got some fried rice. My friends got the pad see ew and I forgot what the other dish was called. I actually liked that noodle crisp with the soup. I would definitely go again when I venture out.

Champa Garden is not bad. The restaurant was full at 7pm on a Wednesday night. It had vibes of the…read moreOsha Thai (now defunct) on Geary and Leavenworth. You know, dim lighting and noisy. I had the Tom Kha $17.50 (coconut based sour soup) with shrimp and Pad Thai, also with shrimp $16.50. The reason I came here was because they close at 9pm. Nowadays, most restaurants close around 8pm. The soup was OK with pieces of earthy roots, mushrooms, shrimps and some herbs. It wasn't sour enough as this was a coconut based soup. The Pad Thai tasted fine. It was a bit too wet for me though. The only mishap was there was a table of tech bros in the corner talking really loud. There was one guy that liked to talk over his friends almost shouting about his AI adventures. Time to go. I packed up my food as soon as possible and left.

The OG Champa Garden. w/ FAMILY SIZED dishes…read more I have been coming by chowing down these amazing Lao & Thai Cuisine since I was in High School. Very glad to see it's still around and available for everyone to dine in. Survived through the pandemic and still serving up the good mood food with too good price. I really recommend the perfectly ripe Avocado Rolls, Duck Curry, and their variety of Fried Rice. Fried Quail, Mango Sticky Rice, and Fresh Young Coconut too. Forgot to try out their Iced Coffee and Thai Tea- I could've had down three of their young coconuts. Very lowkey spot and hidden from all the bustling traffic of Ocean Ave. Very Spacious / High Ceiling so you don't hear everyone's conversations and there is a projector & tv showing the NFL NBA games. Servers were down to earth and attentive during my dining experience for lunch. Will be back of course ( *B* )

Dependable Khmer restaurant in Oakland Chinatown. Can't remember my first time here, it was likely…read more+10 years ago? (I started a draft review of this spot in 2023, and went back in June 2025...) The one auntie there remembered me - it helps that I walked in 2-3 times in one week - and my order. My order, you ask? Somlor machu kreung (kreung sour soup), made with prahok, the best ingredient on earth. Oh, and white rice and a small bowl of fresh bird's eye chilis. A filling lunch or dinner, I recommend pairing it with a Heineken. There's seating for a crowd. Planning to bring a crowd? Call to reserve a table. Credit accepted. Find Battambang dangerously close to the 12th St. Oakland BART.

Ambiance - 5/5 From the outside, the restaurant looks pretty…read moresimple, but once you walk inside, you can immediately feel the culture and personality of the place. I really loved the interior design. Everything was clean and well put together. The restaurant had a smaller, cozy feeling but still felt spacious enough to sit down and enjoy a meal. My favorite parts were the cultural decorations and paintings throughout the restaurant. Little details like that made the experience feel more authentic. Even the cashier area was beautifully designed and added to the overall atmosphere. Customer Service - 5/5 The service was very good. The server was extremely welcoming and friendly -- I believe she might have been the owner. She greeted us with a beautiful smile and created a warm environment that made the whole dining experience even better. Small interactions like that make a restaurant feel more personal and memorable. Food - 5/5 Dish Ordered: Trei Chlaing Chein Kroeung (Pan Fried Catfish) 5/5 My first time trying Cambodian food, and honestly this was an amazing introduction to the cuisine. This was one of the best fish dishes I have ever had. The fish was cooked perfectly -- crispy golden skin on the outside while staying incredibly tender and flavorful on the inside. The sauce was what brought everything together. It was light with the perfect consistency, not too thick and not too heavy. You could taste the lemon coming through, adding the right amount of freshness and kick. There was a little spice, but not the kind that takes over the dish. It created a wonderful balance where every flavor complemented each other. The combination of the fish, sauce, citrus, and seasoning was simple but executed perfectly. Every bite made me want to keep eating. It was honestly delicious. Would I Order Again: 100% Yes. This is easily a dish I would come back for. No surprise this restaurant was previously Michelin recommended -- you can taste the quality and care behind the cooking. Additional Comment: I've always struggled with the idea that eating healthy means sacrificing flavor. A lot of healthier foods like salads can sometimes feel unsatisfying, but this dish reminded me that food can be both healthy and incredibly delicious when done right. I have passed by this restaurant ever since I was young, and it's amazing to see that it's still here after all these years. Seeing a restaurant with food this good not filled with customers honestly feels like a shame. Great food deserves to be discovered, shared, and supported. From the welcoming service, beautiful cultural atmosphere, and unforgettable food, this was an incredible first experience with Cambodian cuisine. I will definitely be back. This is the kind of restaurant you hope stays around for many more years.

I love lao khao soi and was so happy I randomly found this place! I ordered to go and the staff was…read moresuper nice, asking me if I needed anything else but I was literally heading home after this so I didn't need any utensils or anything like that other than some hoisin sauce and chili oil. It took about 10 minutes to make and 10-15 min for me to drive home and everything was still piping hot! I did request for it to be spicy and the staff packed the chili powder on the side and warned me that it would be spicy which I love and I threw everything in and I was sweatinggg, this was when it was 80 degrees outside too but I couldn't resist. The soup was flavorful on its own and they used different ground pork that I'm used to. But it was overall good, customer service was great and I would probably dine in next time! Can't wait to come back!

Authentic and delicious food in an understated family-owned restaurant with thoughtful service…read more Went here for takeout lunch this week and we tried the Rainbow Salad and Khao Poon noodle soup at medium spicy level. Both dishes I would definitely get again and again. Rainbow salad is a clear vermicelli noodle (made from mung bean) salad with prawns and ground chicken or pork in a lemon/vinaigrette fish sauce, topped with thinly sliced red onions, fried shallots and cilantro. This was my favorite dish and soooo good that I think I would order this every time I return here! It had layers of umami depth with just the right mix of spicy heat. Shrimp were sizeable and not overcooked and the ground meat was seasoned very nicely. Khao Poon is a rice vermicelli noodle soup in a coconut curry broth with ground chicken, topped with thinly cut cabbage, scallions, bean sprouts and fresh mint leaves. At medium spice level, there was still enough heat to satisfy those that like a higher spice level. Broth was perfect, not watered down nor too salty. The takeout order for this separated the noodles and veggie/herb toppings from the broth and chicken so it doesn't get soggy and you can assemble when ready to eat. Based on how well these two dishes were made, I can't wait to return to try their other dishes. They also seem to have some breakfast specials which seem really good, like a grilled Laos sausage with an omelette over rice.