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

Lao Thai Kitchen - Khao Poon - Thai Near Me - Albany, California

Great experience getting takeout from Lao Thai Kitchen! Easy parking along Solano, cute quiet spot for 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! read more

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Had a great experience dining here! Came on a cold Tuesday evening and it wasn't too crowded around 6pm. The restaurant is a decent size, with good lighting, and it's not too loud in there. I noticed that they have several regulars that coming in throughout the night picking up to-go orders. The owner seems very sweet to their customers, knowing everyone by name. I tried the nam khao, chicken satay, yellow curry with tofu, and pad thai. The nam khao with medium spicy is good. It wasn't super spicy to me, I could taste it a little bit. Next time I will probably go up a spice level. It did have more of a citrus/acidic flavor to it than other nam khao I've tried, but it might be my new favorite. The added flavoring made it taste that much better. You can't go wrong with chicken satay, and it was so tender, easily fell off the skewer when it was bitten into. The yellow curry flavoring was delicious as well. I do feel that the veggies ratio outweighed the tofu. But it was still good. The pad thai was delicious! It didn't feel too light or too heavy when eating it and there was a nice refreshing flavor overall. read more

Quick take: small establishment, nice owner, very good wings. Overall good experience here at Lao Thai Kitchen. The owner was really nice. She was concerned whether I can still sleep if I drink their thai iced coffee (yes I was able to lol). The main highlight was honestly their wings. I wasn't sold on the signature sauce, but I really love how they came out. Twiced cook and deep fried is definitely the way. read more

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Authentic tasting Lao and Thai food. One of the few restaurants that get the flavor and spice in balance. When you ask for "medium spice" it's got a reasonable kick so they don't blow you out and you can actually taste the great flavors of the basil and other ingredients. At the same time they don't load up with sweetness to make up for the heat not being overwhelming. Great balance. Went Lao heavy - dried beef, sausage, chile relish, eggplant, chicken wings (great tamarind) and pad see ow. Everything was nicely prepared, tasty and very friendly service. Long trip from the Peninsula but worth it. No pics tried a night to just enjoy the food on its own. read more

The dine in area is limited but the service, ambience, and food are quite amazing. The food is consistently some of the best Thai food I've had, flavorful, balanced, and not too greasy, also very good for people who can not tolerate a lot of spice. Not to mention that the owners are so sweet and kind. I've been eating here for years and it is just that good! read more

Service was quick and the food was hot, fresh, and seriously delicious! I'll be back again and will try another dish! read more

Lao Thai Kitchen - Pork Larb - Thai Near Me - Albany, California

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I have passed this spot a few times and knew I wanted to try it someday. That someday came when I was in the area for Formosa Chocolate's Popup and it was a nice stroll to this spot for lunch. It seems to be a popular local's spot as a few customers came in commenting that they were so happy they were back. A first timer myself wasn't sure what that meant only to discover afterwards that they sustained damages due to this year's atmospheric rivers. Can totally relate as my house also sustained some storm related damages as well. Every dish we had was so flavorful and they were so accommodating to dietary restrictions and spice levels. When you are made to feel like family, it is no wonder they have so many repeat customers who care about their well being as well. From the fish cakes (Tod Mun) to the extremely addictive Lao Special Nam Khao of seasoned pork, crispy rice, peanuts, dried red peppers , fresh mint, and cilantro and the Red Curry Salmon that had a perfect amount of kick without it being too spicy, I could not resist getting food to go for my parents as well. read more

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I enjoyed my dining experience quite a bit. Came on Saturday for lunch. I think it's the only day they are open for lunch. service is amazing. So friendly and informative. It seems like she really likes her job and the customers. Thai iced coffee was better than the Thai iced tea. Started off with a' Special' appetizer of salmon belly salad. I'm no salad fan but this was good. I like the dressing; forget the salmon belly. Then the wings appetizer... best dish of all of them. Crispy, sweet and just the right tang and spice. Pad see ew is my next favorite. Think stir fried noodles with veggies and beef. Yellow curry with chicken is the good old standby. You can't go wrong. The only dish I did not like was the eggplant and tofu. The eggplant was overbooked which made it fall apart, yet the outer sun was really tough. But I'll be back again to try other new dishes. read more

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I love Thai food and I love Lao Thai. The woman who greets us at the door takes our order and serves us, is exceptional in her customer service skills. She always treats us like we are long-lost family members and we've just come home. I honestly feel bad that I don't know her name but next time I go there, I will ask her. The food is good and their knowledge of gluten free food is good, and their gluten free options are plenty. It's frustrating when I go to a restaurant and they don't have many gluten free options but here they do. They can make my favorite noodle dishes gluten free and they are so delicious. I don't like it when I go to a restaurant and their sense of gluten free means that they take all the flavor out. Here that is absolutely not the case. It's got a relaxed, homey feel and the waitress is phenomenal. Next time, I'll ask her, her name. read more

Such affordable and delicious Thai food. Portions are generous and the staff are very friendly.

Small family run restaurant but bar none the best Lao food I've had in the bay. Flavors were popping and everything was really good! The best thing was the red curry crispy fish. Really crunchy and paired very well with the rice. Will be back for sure. read more

Lao Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Albany, California

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I would like to start by expressing how kind and likable the restaurant owner is! We enjoyed all her recommendations on the menu and everything was so so so delicious, 10/10. This was my second time dining here and this time I invited my two sisters to join in on the most delicious Lao & Thai food in Albany! Most definitely, dining here whenever I'm in the area. Love their authentic traditional decorations! I think we came extra hungryyyy. We ordering the following items: 4 Thai ice teas (that's a must), thai spicy Level 1 papaya salad, Nam khao, Lao sausages, 2 jeow bong (chili paste), beef Pad Kee Mao, Pineapple Fried Rice, beef Pa Nang Curry, 2 sticky rice, and pork Khao Poon. Everything was phenomenal! Bon Appetite! read more

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Let me preface this by saying that the food was extremely authentic and delicious and the waitress was incredibly kind and helpful and warm. Her service/attitude and the food were the best part of this place. For adventurous folks that don't mind different fishy flavors, I'd recommend the papaya salad. For everyone in general, the lao sausage and pad kee mao were quite good (forgot to take a pic). Beef noodle soup was ok. Duck curry with pineapple was good too. Parking can be found in the neighborhood surrounding the area. My god this place was pricey though for the portions. I'll have to check the bill later but I did feel a little bad knowing how much it was at the end. But what made me truly feel gypped was the fact that they put suggested tipping amounts AFTER tax. Yes, if you paid 100 pre-tax, and then add 10% from CA tax or whatever, then the suggested 20% would be 20% of 110, NOT 100. At the end of the day it's a few dollars but it feels very dishonest so I can't give anything more than 3 stars. Unfortunate. 6/10, would come once in a blue moon and only recommend to a friend who doesn't mind blowing money slightly higher than avg. === The response from the owner was extremely professional and non-aggressive, so I'm bumping this to 4 stars to help with their ratings. read more

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Excellent food. Friendly service at locally owned restaurant. Great chicken wings!!!!

Phenomenal food ! You can taste the love and time it took to prepare dishes like the Phao Larb, Khao Poon, and every stir fried noodle dish. Very accommodating service that treats you like family, and also a very top tier place for spice lovers that want to push the limit with their level 10 spice, that makes things like buldak ramen like baby food level spice. read more

I thought the food was good, but not amazing. I would recommend the green curry. The lady working here is very kind and attentive read more

Lao Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Albany, California

100000/100000 The best of the best. We always come back, everything is incredible!! the staff are amazing read more

Amazing service and super flavorful food! I got the pad see ew, yellow curry, and of course a thai iced tea and everything was packed with flavor! read more

Lao Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Albany, California

I was craving soup on a sick day and Tom Ka Gai was the only thing that was going to satisfy me, but as a vegetarian, it's difficult to find a place that will make it without fish sauce. I was happy to discover that Lao Thai Kitchen has ample vegan variations on their menu. I ordered everything "medium spicy" and the results were quite varied, so be prepared for that. Tom Ka flavor and ingredients were delicious and just what I needed, but I would classify it as "mild". The vegan version of the Thai Green Papaya Salad was very spicy (had to take a bite of plain rice to recover) but also delicious and fresh. We also ordered a red tofu and green chicken curry and Pad Thai. Everything was great. I remember eating here a million years ago and the restaurant itself is very intimate, only a handful of tables. Ordering takeout is by phone call only, which I respect since it's a mom & pop establishment, so be patient with calling (multiple times to get through) and waiting for your food to be prepared. read more

Lao Thai Kitchen - Plate of Thai Green Papaya Salad, Tom Ka Soup and Red Curry with tofu & rice - Thai Near Me - Albany, California

This place has hands down the best service , and some of the best food, in the Bay Area. I eat here all the time and everything is delicious. Some of my favs are: red seafood curry, LTK eggplant, and fried banana with ice cream. There have been many Mondays when I want to go here and am sad that it's closed. It's a small, family-owned place that does a lot of takeout business as well. Definitely check it out for yourself! read more

Amazing food, great staff, and an intimate setting make this a go to in the neighborhood. The Lao sausages, pumpkin curry, eggplant are all super delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Food Service Ambience Worth the drive. We'll be back for sure We ordered Lao papaya salad Medium spicy #4? Spicy yellow curry prawn Lao papaya salad - I want it crispier lol read more

My husband and I came here for the first time last night and we had a wonderful experience! From the service to the food everything was excellent! Definitely a 10/10! We will be back! read more

Absolutely love this family run restaurant with delicious Lao cuisine and Thai dishes made with care and fully yummy from "mama's kitchen " - always fresh made with tasty traditional ingredients and the service is always amazing and "comfy". I'm from out of town but when seeing my friends in the area I always ask if we can go here it's that good. It's a bit of a small place so you may have a little wait but is totally worth it as ! read more

Can I just say that Boua is a wonderful, funny asf lady??? My friend and I planned to just place an order for pickup while waiting for another friend-- we just ended up chatting together for 10+ mins. I felt like she was my auntie telling me the drama around town... Thanks to Boua for making us feel right at home! For COVID safety purposes, masks are required, tables are sanitized thoroughly, and hand sanitizer is provided. The elegant wood paneling gives Lao Thai a real cozy, intimate feel. When we stopped by late afternoon, there was no wait. PAD KEE MAO (w/chicken): Yeah you got leftovers for days. These portions are huge. Fragrant, silky noodles with the perfect amount of sauce and veg, with plenty of protein. I was more than full after half the dish. PLUS; My request for mild spice was graciously granted :') Lao Thai is such a bright spot on Solano! And always love to support a family-owned biz. The quality and authenticity are A1. read more

This was such a cute little Lao and Thai fusion restaurant. Probably one of the best Lao/Thai restaurant I've been to. I came with a party of four and there was no wait time. We ordered 4 Thai ice tea, papaya salad Thai spicy, Nam khao, Lao sausages, 2 jeow bong (chili paste), Pad kee mao beef, Pineapple fried rice , Pa Nang curry with beef, 2 sticky rice, and Khao poon with pork. Everything that we ordered tasted so flavorful and delicious. Every bite was packed with flavor. Every dish that came out was still hot and it tasted homemade.The jeow bong paste tasted spicy, sweet, and salty. Yummy and mouth watering. The Thai ice tea, oh wow it was soo good. They got the sweetness just right! It's hard to pick which dish was the best. But if I had to choose it would probably be the Nam khao. This dish tasted light, flavorful, and so refreshing. I keep catching myself coming back for more bites. I would highly recommend this place! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Lao Thai was on the menu before Covid hit but we never got to eat here. It's a small space that in earlier times would have been buzzing but as a takeout it's the best Thai in the East Bay by a country mile. The silver noodles are absolutely amazing, we've tried them with tofu and beef and it's well worth it. Superb sauce, and goes very well with brown rice. If you can get the asparagus stir fry do it. Your pee will smell a bit bitter but your taste buds will thank you. The fish cakes are very good indeed, worth the price as you get a great sauce and they aren't deep-fried to hell and back like some local restaurants. Good spring rolls too, but they're almost a meal in themselves. The Pad Kee Mao is lovely, Pa Ma Kuer is also fantastic if you like things spicy. Above all the crew there are spot on. Lovely people, who care about the food. And get the chili sauce if you like a tickling of the taste buds. read more

Lao Thai Kitchen - Silver noodles, brown rice and asparagus stir-fry. Heaven. - Thai Near Me - Albany, California

Very nice service! Quality food! I love their fresh rolls and sauce the are the best!! read more

My friend was in town and wanted to eat some Thai food so we decided to eat here. I got a Thai iced coffee and we shared some soup and pad ke mao. The food was good but what I was impressed with was their service. Everyone that was working tonight checked on us to make sure we were doing alright and were all so friendly. Pros: - some of the friendliest staff members around. Such great service! I had left my umbrella behind and our waitress ran out of the restaurant to find me and give me back my umbrella -their iced coffee was so good! They also had crushed ice and ice cubes with my drink which is now how I want all my iced coffees to be like -found street parking easily Cons: -n/a read more

Updating my previous very positive review just to add: we love this restaurant more each time we come. That's all you REALLY need to know - great service, great food. I wanted to add one or two stories on though to just further illustrate why we love this place. We've come to learn that Boua, the main server who's always wearing a smile, seems to remember even minor details from past interactions with regulars, to a sincerely impressive degree. In one instance, following my previous 5-star review, she immediately greeted me as "rice guy" (I eat a lot of white rice lol) and brought us a Beer Lao on the house. Another evening we came in and the food took a bit longer than usual (this is not really a knock; every other time we've been here the food comes out FAST). Boua was super apologetic but we weren't bothered by the longer wait. The next time we came in (maybe 6 weeks later?) one of the first things she tells us is, "I'll make sure it's faster than last time." This is a level of personalized detail I've only experienced a very very small number of times in my life at restaurants and other businesses. It's not like we're here every weekend. We try to come in once every month or two when we're feeling like Thai is up in the rotation. Truth is, the food and portions here are so worthwhile that we'd STILL eat here if Boua were totally rude to us, but it's the icing on the cake that makes us look forward to coming in that much more, knowing we'll be served by a lovely, jolly person in Boua. This is a small local business that takes a ton of pride in what they do. We're happy to support them however we can. read more

I've eaten here twice and it is now me and my girlfriends go to thai place! The lady that took my order was super sweet and friendly, their food is soooo fresh and tastes fantastic! Their peanut sauce is perfectly mixed and the curry puffs are great!! The service is amazing and fast (especially for how good the food is) and the interior of the restaurant is cozy, relaxing and very pretty. Over all this place is fantastic and I would suggest it to anyone who likes thai food. Try their jerky they make it in house and the flavors in it were wonderful. read more

I went here for a date and the service was just lovely. Really small place with authentic vibes and affordable food. Only a few small tables inside. Everything we had was delicious, but what blew my mind were the wings. Crispy and laced with crack. So good that I bought another order togo to bring to my friend's birthday party. I've been dreaming of having these wings again. Probably my favorite in the bay. Maybe even better than San Tung's. read more

Love this place. One of my favorite local restaurants. Service is always incredible. The people working there are very caring and attentive. Nam Khao- The rice was crispy and very flavorful. Definitely recommend if you like crispy rice. Papaya Salad- lao style. This is made with fermented fish sauce which gives it the pungent flavor. They can make this as spicy as you can take it. Kiep Moo- Pork Crackling. This is a great pairing with the papaya salad. Item isn't always available. House fried rice- ordered this with Chicken. Nothing special but packs a good flavor. read more

Really good food and service! We ordered the LTK Eggplant, Pad Thai, and Spring Rolls. The peanut sauce for the spring rolls was on the sweeter side, but the rolls themselves were really fresh. The Pad Thai and LTK Eggplant were both very delicious, and I highly recommend! The waiter and waitress were both super friendly and attentive. I also like the gadget on the table that allows you to call them over when you need anything. Overall, I really enjoyed my dinner at LTK and I would definitely come back again! read more

Lao Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Albany, California

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Yum! Z. and I picked up dinner here and I got the Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodles) which is a really good deal for dinner because the portion size is generous for $11.95 (chicken or pork). The sauce was well-mixed and well-coated on the noodles so it truly felt like drunken noodle dish! If you are looking for a standard, delicious Thai dinner, the pad kee mao here can do that for you. There is nothing fancy or extra about this order -- you'll get what you expect at a good deal. Docking off a half point (but rounding up) because there could have been more bell peppers, bean sprouts, protein, and onion. There just seemed to be a lot more carb than other ingredients. We will be adding Lao Thai kitchen to our Berkeley restaurants takeout list. Cannot wait to come back for Laotian food! read more

Excelente food and service. We order takeout regularly and the food is always amazing.100% recommend.

I love love love Thai food and cannot believe that I've never left a review for this amazing restaurant! First off, the owner, Boua, is such a sweetheart. Her welcoming energy is always appreciated, and she treats every single one of her customers as if they are family. This place has my favorite wings in the whole entire world. The LTK wings are to die for! They are fried twice and prepared with so much love. I bring them to any pot luck that I am a part of, and they are always a hit! The yellow curry chicken is delicious. And my partner loves getting this ginger soup, may or may not be on the menu? But Boua knows exactly what to do when I call for it. She pays excellent attention to detail and remembers exactly how we like our food to be prepared. They have very exclusive hours but are always busy each time I come in. It's such an amazing family owned business that knows how to keep our bellies as well as spirits happy. read more

Welcome to the small family owned restaurant with the mix and match of Thai and Laotian food. A good fusion of comfort food and tasty treats. Worth the visit to Albany/Berkeley. read more

I don't typically write reviews but the food and staff at Lao Thai were so freakin awesome, I felt compelled! I believe I ordered the curry puffs, duck curry, rice, and beef pad see ew. They were all very good but the curry puffs and duck curry in particular were a big hit at our table. I highly recommend giving them a try. read more