I ordered a mild pad Thai and it had no hint of spice or mildness in it. I was pretty excited to try the pad Thai but was disappointed when it tasted bland. read more

Every time I eat here, I'm amazed at the quality and freshness of the food. The place is clean. They have a few tables for outside seating. The owner and family members who work there are friendly and efficient. My husband and I usually order the same dishes,: yellow curry, and Rad Nar and sometimes the eggplant. This last time we decided to try two new dishes. My husband got the curry noodles and I got the salad with and Tom Kah soup. The owner wants to know how the food tastes. Because we ordered different items this time She wanted to make sure that my husband understood that the curry noodles was not made with the yellow curry. She explained how it was going to taste. They get their vegetables from the farms right there in Carpinteria. That is why everything is so fresh. They make their pastes from scratch. We usually can only eat half of whatever we get so we take it home for dinner. If you are in Carpinteria, definitely stop by this place. I am plant-based and they have plenty of choices always for me to choose from. read more

This is my favorite Thai place. I haven't had anything that I don't like. My go to is the chicken kra prow- it's perfect. Plenty of veggies, delicious sauce and an explosion of flavors, if you too with some Thai chilies in fish sauce. I also love their Tom yum soup. Cant wait to try their entire menu. It's tough because I always want to order the same thing but I've tried several things on the menu and they are all tasty. Drunken noodles. Pineapple curry. One of the Lao style soups. Spring rolls. Eggplant salad. Like I said, everything is pretty damn good. Happy this place moved here to Carp. read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Chicken Kra Prow - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Delicious, fresh and really great Thai food. I've had a lot of Thai and the ingredients are fresh and flavorful. If you don't love spice, make sure you tell them but overall outstanding and I live in LA where we have a lot of Thai choices! read more

Absolutely fabulous Thai restaurant: delicious and varied menu, cozy environment, and best of all, warm and caring service. We first discovered this family gem when they were on De La Vina Street in Santa Barbara many years ago. We were thrilled to find that they had opened in Carpinteria. We've recommended Lao Thai to a number of friends and they are all as impressed as we have been. read more

The noodle dishes here are great. Order online for pickup makes it a nice quick lunch spot.

Great Thai and Loatian food. The menu does a great job at distinguishing the two styles as well. For apps, the sampler was good and the papaya salad was superb. I got the kau kai noodles- similar to drunken noodles but pan fried, which added a great smoky flavor to the classic dish. At the time of this review they did not have any alcohol for sale. Staff was attentive and friendly. Food came out quickly and had good presentation. Between the two Thai places in carp- either one is going to be a solid choice. I'll have to update this review once I get the Tom Kha. They current do not have a new sign in the place- it is located in the phoevermore old place. 5/5 - will visit again. read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Khau Kai Noodles - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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My husband and I decided to try this place after seeing so many positive reviews, but unfortunately, we were disappointed. The spring rolls felt more like salad wraps--very light and mostly filled with greens and mint. At $12 for six half rolls, they didn't feel worth the price. The Pad Thai was overly sweet for our taste, and the curry ended up being much spicier than expected. Overall, the flavors just didn't work for us. read more

Get the DRUNK NOODLES. Add a stir fried egg if that's your thing. I've eaten more than my fair share of Thai food and this place does not disappoint. Incredible flavor, perfectly cooked, right next to the campground. read more

Ordered two dishes last night: pad Thai and the drunken noodle. The drunken noodle dish is excellent: soft, moist with plenty of meat and vegetables but pad Thai is so so: very dry, blend, with only chopped cabbage. No peanut sauce or eggs that normally come with pad Thai. So I guess it is a hit or miss. read more

This place is excellent. We had the pineapple curry with chicken, a Lao noodle soup dish, and the Lao equivalent of som tam (which was amazing and totally on point - if you've been to Lao PDR and like this dish, come here!). The pineapple curry uses a red curry as the base and the flavor profile of theirs was the best red curry I've had in years. Such a great spot - if you've spent time in Thailand or Laos and loved the food, this should be your new go to. Service was also attentive. read more

just a pleasant casual thai place. the woman serving me is super friendly chatting with me, and she let me plug in my battery while i'm eating. i will come back when im in town! read more

This place is fantastic!!! Super nice people.. the food is outstanding, fresh produce and very flavorful. We've been multiple times already this year and we're always extremely happy with everything we've ordered. 10/10 Try the curry noodles.. absolutely delicious The Thai coffee is amazing too read more

A gem in Carpinteria. Customer service is great very attentive and quick. Pad Thai is very flavorful 10/10 Thai tea is average but still yummy! 8/10 Very clean restaurant! Average pricing Overall great and would recommend to support this business. read more

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This unassuming restaurant, tucked in a non-descript shopping plaza, is a real gem. The small dining room has good sized tables, with room to be comfortable. We were welcomed immediately and sincerely. We felt like we belonged. Two televisions showed photos and videos of Thailand. The clientele seemed to be a good cross section of the community. The food was excellent. We ordered Eggplant sautéed in chili, garlic & basil, white rice, and Golden Tofu. The dishes were wonderful. The tofu was cut in large wedges and lightly dusted or coated (I think). The fried wedges were crispy on the outside and medium firm inside. The eggplant was perfectly seasoned. All dishes came to our table piping hot. We really enjoyed our meal and the comfortable ambience. I'd gladly return to this special little restaurant. read more

The service was quick and polite, and the Tom Kah soup and yellow curry was delicious! read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Tom Kah soup, Yellow Curry with chicken and rice - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Amazing meal, if you're looking for authentic Thai, you won't be disappointed! Family run business- years ago they were Bangkok Palace in SB on De La Vina. So glad their back! Generous portions, fresh cut veggies and rice noodles plus the great service! read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai w Chicken - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Our go-to for Thai! We have tried 6 other places in SB, SLO and Santa Maria and this is decidedly #1. Every dish is fresh, delicious and invitingly presented whether it's the Pineapple fried rice in a carved out pineapple with a tiny umbrella or the large bowl of Pho with 4 side sauces to choose from in a carousel brought to the table. Servers are knowledgeable and attentive, value exceeds the price and they offer inside seating in an attractive dining room. I was also impressed with the steady stream of "to-go" orders the first evening we dined there. Clearly, a locals' favorite. read more

Great spot for Thai food that, while the flavors are pretty Americanized, still brings the taste. Wait staff are super friendly and efficient making the meal extra enjoyable. The restaurant isn't very large and the seating is fine but it's not a luxurious palace. Just a place to get decent Thai food with a Laotian accent! Shrimp curry was nicely spiced. Pad Thai ordinary. Drunken Noodles fine. Beef larb salad was great starter. Will come back to continue to explore more choices in the menu. read more

We stopped here after reading wonderful reviews about their food and we LOVED it! So flavorful and delicious, and don't get me started about the mango sticky rice we went on calm rainy day and the service was quick, we'd definitely go back when we are in the area! read more

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Food is really good and the service was excellent! We actually enjoy out time there ! We are coming back definitely when we visit Santa Barbara. Red curry very spicy and delicious I really recommend this spot ! read more

The pad see ew was the bomb!! We also had the Thai fried rice and the potstickers. Reasonable and so delicious! Great portions as well. We will be back!! read more

We were looking for an authentic Thai restaurant while we're on vacay here in Carpinteria.. and we struck gold! Lao Thai is the place to be! The food was spicy good!! read more

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Very delicious. Incredible vibe and the speed of the service was astounding. The customizability of the heat index of the items was astonishing . We fished off our lovely meal with some mango and sticky rice which was mind blowingly delectable. All in all, we left Lao Thai with big bellies and bigger smiles. What a brilliant experience. -High school boy read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Food was great but the service and the amount of beef not they put on the yellow curry not so much. I felt rush out by the staff I order extra food and wasn't even done with my beer. read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Yellow curry with a beef but just like 3 pieces of beef. - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Great service! Very friendly, quick take out & delicious, fresh food. There's plenty of parking in the area and it's a small casual spot. If you're feeling like something other than burgers and pizza, I definitely recommend trying LaoThai. read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Tom Kha Gai - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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My friend and I have a history of dining at Thai restaurants and, in recent years, have had difficulty finding good Thai food. We were pleasantly surprised by our lunches at Lao Thai Restaurant. I wish I lived nearby so I could dine there often. I got the eggplant which was a touch too spicy for me. My friend ordered the red curry and was very pleased with the taste and aroma of the curry. Prices for lunch are quite reasonable. read more

Most enjoyable delicious menu, friendly family service, Nice addition to uptown Carp! Take out is always real nice. You will like the fresh flavors every time. Go for it! read more

We love this place . Food was delicious and the service friendly and fast. We will be back.

Wonderful, flavorful food! We met the owner and she explained some of the flavor nuances between between Thai, Vietnamese, and Cambodian food. They'll ask you your choice of spice level on a 1-5 scale. We chose 4. Be aware it's hot. If you're a chili head it won't blow you away but most folks would be safe to try a 3 to start. Highly recommend this unassuming spot in the strip mall across from Albertsons. Should be on everyone's list to try at least once each trip to Carpinteria! read more

This restaurant is still brand new and waiting for its beer and wine license. The food and the service is excellent. I know as they stay open longer they're going to make things cozier and more wonderful but off to a great start! read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Tom Kha soup with tofu - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Stoked to have another Thai option in Carp and this place it's GREAT! With any new Thai place I try I have to start with the papaya salad and the pad Thai. The flavors in both were spot on and I honestly thought they were a bit better than Siam Elephant . We also got the sampler appetizer which came with a number of delicious sauces. I can't wait to go back and try the Tom Kha soup (another good option for me to assess the tastiness of the food) read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Papaya Salad & Sampler Appetizer - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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I loved this place. My girlfriend and I came here a while ago and we will definitely be coming back whenever we're hungry and in Carpinteria. If you've never been you have to go. read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Can not believe the treatment over peanut sauce. I ordered the fresh spring rolls, which on the menu says it comes with peanut sauce . When I picked it up there wasn't peanut sauce, which is delicious and why I ordered it. I asked for the sauce and she said no,it didn't come with it. It clearly says it on the menu. She said she needs to change it on the menu. But for now can I get some? She was argumentative with me. It seems so silly. Then to my surprise there wasn't even spring rolls. They got the order wrong.There was fried shrimp. The food is good but not worth the time and argument! read more

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Like momma's cooking the waiter told me. That's exactly how it was. Every bite made me feel like I was eating the works if a Thai grandma that started the process the day before. The Thai ice tea was sweet and tea tasting. Meaning through the sweetness you actually taste the loose tea taste on your tongue. It lingers a few seconds after each drink. No powder concentrate here. I ordered the lunch special pineapple curry with pork. It came with rice and your choice of a salad or soup. I chose the salad because I knew it would help with the heat from my main dish. The dish reminded me of coconut soup with more red curry mixed in and the addition of pineapples. On the side was a sweet clear sauce with a few flicks of red pepper flacks. That little sauce was something you want a bottle of to slather on some smoked baby backs or chicken wings. Adding it to the pineapple curry added a nice sweetness that the pineapple fell a tad bit short on. Definitely use it in your dish. The pork was very tender. So tender I thought it was chicken and was ready to voice the error. Rather it was pork that was tender, not dry, not chewy or stringy. You know the kind of pork I'm talking about. The side of fried wonton was a welcoming crunch that I didn't mind. Yet, it's a common Chinese restaurant side seen many times. I would have rather a nice spring roll instead. Just a very minor complaint. The heat of the curry was perfect. I didn't ask to alter the level ahead of time since I wanted it as is. It was warm and deeply soothing as I kept the movement flow of my spoon with no spoon pausing. After my meal, I felt hugged and content. (Total cost:$23.07) read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Thai ice tea. - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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REALLY delicious Thai food. We ordered Tom Kha soup, golden egg rolls, Panang curry and Pad Se ew. Very fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, well seasoned, large portions. Excellent service, will be back read more

Really good place. Consistently good everytime with no misses. I like the drunken noodles and the curries. Their mango sticky rice is also very good . Reasonable prices too read more

Stopped by on my way through town yesterday. I ordered take out and the service was excellent and quick. I had the papaya salad (delicious) and my absolutely favorite, their prik king beef, with freshly sautéed green beans that still had some snap to them, and an incredibly rich sauce... Im still thinking about it. I also had the khao soi, which was much different from any other I've had, the broth to pour over the noodles and ground meat/curry was clear and it didn't come w pickled mustard greens. Still ate it and finished it all. Looking forward to trying more on their menu next time I'm in town. read more

Pleasantly surprised by this new Thai restaurant in the Shepherd center on Casitas Pass. The food was very fresh and tasty, extremely attentive service too. Ordered the fresh spring rolls and chicken Penang curry with brown rice. This will definitely be on my restaurant rotation. I suggest they put a sign out asap for everyone to find them! As of now, the sign still reads phovermore..... Hope people enjoy this new place as much as I did, only way we can have delicious food options in Carp. read more

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I really enjoy eating here . Loas special pho is my go to ! Staff is friendly and attentive