So far, so good. I always start with chicken pad thai. Very fresh, great sauce and excellent vegetables. Came with a bowl of coconut soup that was quite good as well. Ask for the spice tray if its not hot enough for you. Looking forward to coming back and trying some different dishes. Nice to have choices in Carp now. read more

Food is amazing! I love the hot ginger tea! My favorite dish is the mixed vegetables with chicken. Great customer service. Highly recommend!

I ordered a Penang curry and an order of spring rolls to go. The curry was delicious and had a lot of vegetables. The spring rolls were delicious. The interior of the restaurant was pleasant and the menu extensive. I'm anxious to try more of the dishes. I would highly recommend this restaurant and I'll definitely go there again. read more

The food is definitely good, As with all restaurants their way of cooking is different so if you are expecting the same flavor as your regular Thai place you might be a little thrown off, however this is good it just means that you are experiencing another way of making food. My favorite was the pineapple fried rice although they make it a little different than what I'm used to. The fish dishes are great too. Service is usually nice. Small place and the benches are a little uncomfortable but nice ambiance and overall good food. read more

Right now I'm stuffing my face with the best Thai fried rice with chicken I've ever had. Exceptional food, their curry dishes are incredible. I'm so glad they're in the neighborhood, I'll be coming here often. You read more

Wow, just wow! Haven't had Thai this good in decades. My go to restaurant that I've gone to for over 40 years has been consistently good to great. This one is 3 hours from home so sadly won't be our go to but WOW! Restaurant is small and casual. Bathroom is clean, staff is super welcoming and nice. Quantity of food is generous enough. Flavor is...... did I mention? Wow. 5 star for sure. read more

Wow! So yummy. Their fried rice had such a unique and robust flavor with spices and currants. It really stood out. Great curry too. Everything was very flavorful. We will be back read more

Ordered takeaway at the restaurant and was impressed by the speed of preparation, the portion sizes and the quality. Pad Thai was great with plenty of tender chicken, flavorful and spiced Thai-style as we ordered. The papaya salad was the best I've had outside of Bangkok! There was a good combination of julienned vegetables with a nice vinaigrette. Green curry with chicken was amply sized and full of wonderful veggies like bamboo shoots, tender Japanese eggplant, and carrots. For dessert we had mango with sticky rice and quite enjoyed the sweet and salty flavors of coconut cream and sweet rice. This restaurant is a find and the staff are kind and welcoming. I will return! read more

Food good, really nice owners/staff. WAY too sweet for my taste buds although I know Thai food is typically sweet. Food was decent but def not 5 star...Yet. There is still hope. read more

Laos Thai restaurant +1017 Casitas Pass, Shepards Place Shopping Center The best, most captivating restaurant in years recently opened in Carpinteria. I have had three Fabulous meals there, but this was the first time I wasn't rushing to an appointment and had time to write about it. When I say best. I am referring to the authenticity, heavenly aroma & taste of the Thai food they prepare. When I say captivating, I am referring to the population of patrons in the restaurant. This is the first time in my 20-plus years of living in the Carpinteria vicinity that I have witnessed an amazingly diverse group of diners in a Carpinteria restaurant. From high school students fresh from athletic practice, to older couples from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, to a college student in a party of 10 celebrating her birthday Thai style. Then there was a stylish gentleman on his way home to LA who told me eating here was the only thing that made his grueling trip home bearable. There also was a steady parade of geographically diverse people picking up take-out. We only stopped in for a light bite.to wait out the early Friday evening traffic nightmare. We ordered two small dishes to share. A.small order of Tom Kah Coconut Shrimp Soup & A Small Order of Pad Thai. Although both orders were Small; however, when they arrived at the table, we thought there was a Mistake. No, these were just very generous portions. We both could have shared one dish, but they were super delicious. With Really good Thai food the aroma is just as important as the taste. These dishes had me Swooning on the aroma alone. The taste of the Cocoanut shrimp was simply divine. Taste, aroma, balance of textures in the ingredients especially the use of authentic galanga is indispensable. Everything was perfect. As a fan of Pad Thai, I can easily say this is among the best renditions of the dish I have ever had. A special treat for those of us who are foodies, is the large TV screen showing Thai chefs at work preparing wonderful dishes and clips taken in Thai food markets. If you like authentic Thai food you will love this place! read more

See all

Super tasty Thai food here! Had the Cashew Nut Chicken and it was the best I have ever had! Excellent flavors and awesome family who run this fine establishment. I live in Santa Barbara and I will be a regular customer here!!! read more

Best Thai food on the Central Coast! Absolutely love it. Wish they delivered so I could eat it more. I'm a Thai food lover, so I've tried a lot of it. I've also been to Thailand. I think this is the best Thai food I've ever had. read more

This place is delicious and truly authentic to the cuisine. A true gem to Carpinteria. I'm a fan of Thai food and even better when it has Laotian flavors appended to the menu. read more

Ive been here 3 times now, really enjoy their food and service! Hope they do well in this location. read more

Really impressed with the service and quality of food at Lao Thai! As someone with a food allergy (gluten) they had plenty of great options and I enjoyed their yellow curry, Tom Kha soup, and this ginger veggie dish. Highly recommend to anyone wanting comforting, yet fresh (not greasy) food read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Ginger veggies with beef - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

This place is the real deal. I lived in Thai town for a couple of years so I know good Thai food. Everything I tried so far is yummy! Drunken noodles , Tom yum soup , fried rice , vegetable stir fry ... I know I have more to try :) . The service is also great . These ladies make you feel welcome every time. read more

This is all around top notch! Our family was so impressed by everything. The atmosphere was spotless and welcoming and gorgeous, the owner was warm and friendly and the food was out of this world delicious. Everything we ate had amazing flavor and was perfect. You can really feel the family energy and love and you can taste it in the food. Deifinitely put this on your list, it will not disappoint. We will definitely be coming back regularly. read more

See all

Probably the best Thai food I've had. It's been a few weeks and I still think about it. Ordered the spicy chicken fried rice and spring rolls and it was all incredible! read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Spicy chicken fried rice - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

I recently went this past Friday w/my sister who raved about this place since her n my brother in law go frequently when in town multiple times a year. We both ordered the curry lunch special & my sister asked if it comes with onions. She specifically said No Onions.! The said they will not put any in hers. The food came out in about 10-15 minutes & hers came with , You guessed it ONIONS!!!!!!!!!!! And alot of it!!! Omg, so she tells the young man who took our order what happened??? He took her plate & 20 minutes later after i'm almost done eating, they bring hers out . 20 minutes later !!! Then it came without the big fried wonton . My sister kindly asked excuse me , can I please get one with sweet n sour sauce. They older lady who brought it said to her , I thought you ate it already??? Omggggg, really you get her order wrong , make her wait another 20 minutes for her food again & then insult her saying Didn't you eat it already??? Wow, so much for this place. Service is bad & no accountability taken either . No apologies, No nothing!!! Im sorry , We will never come back here again. I do not support establishments that do not listen to their customers. Please get it together & put a smile on your face when you take people's money. read more

Amazingly fresh and so good! This is what Thai food is supposed to be. Service is great and the place is super clean. My new go to for Thai in Carpinteria! read more

Delicious food and very nice owners. Picked up some takeout lunch for a group of coworkers and myself. Everyone loved the flavors and the spice levels are on point. Definitely going back. read more

Really enjoyed our visit to Lao Thai Restaurant. It's small and cozy but bursting with flavor and excellent service. Enjoyed the drunken noodles with pork and the gorgeous flavorful seafood platter. The fish was tasty / fresh and the veggies were perfectly prepared. While I live closer to downtown, I'm happy to make the "trek" to casitas plaza, where Alin and her family are serving up great food. I love how at home they make you feel. They appreciate their customers and that is exactly where I want to spend my money ! read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Cheers! Drunken noodles and Fish Platter. - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Probably the best place to eat in Carpinteria. Everything I've had here is great, fresh, and just overall 10/10

The service was great! I took the adventurous side of this trip and ate a Lao soup. Great dining experience; quiet and calm. Next time we're in the area, I'll definitely come back! read more

It's still delicious, I have tried quite a few things and I am very impressed. Right now I'm having the pineapple curry with chicken lunch special and it's so good, and excellent salad dressing. I did ask for no spice and there is a bit in there but still great. I really do like this place and so glad to see it getting busier. read more

Worst food ever...will never eat here again ~ couldn't figure out what things were in the dishes & disgusting to look at much less eat.....rubbery items that were cold & questionable ...save your $ & go somewhere else... there are definitely better choices in Carpinteria... read more

This really is the best Thai I've ever had. The owners and staff are so friendly and this is their masterpiece. Highest quality ingredients and perfect dishes. We went twice during our week in Carpinteria and we will be back! Drunken noodles, papaya salad, pad thai, and just the entire menu is incredible. read more

We popped in for dinner one night after a day at the beach. We thought it maybe would be less crowded than the other Thai place in town, as it was the start of the dinner hour, and there are always lots of hungry people in the area during summertime. We were greeted with smiles and were seated right away. The menu had all of what you'd expect. We ordered an appetizer, which was tasty. Main dishes were Penang curry with chicken, yellow curry with pork, drunken noodles with chicken, and Khao Soi Laos Style soup. Everything was fresh and delicious!l; so flavorful! While there we witnessed a lot of pick up orders, so it would seem a local favorite for takeaway. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. When we asked about the wall decor, our server was happy to share about the origins, and it made for a memorable interaction that I believe we all appreciated. If you're in the area, and a fan of fresh Thai food, please try them! I think you'll be happy! read more

This restaurant is a must if you are in the Carpenteria area. Produce and ingredients are locally sourced, and the flavors of each dish is incredible. The owners are super friendly and accommodating. Best Thai/Lao food I've had in years!!! read more

Good staff and good food, definitely recommend. They are a bit overpriced for the setting (eg, $4 for a tiny apple juice bottle).

The staff is friendly. Food is delicious and good portion. We had the lunch special and it came with coconut soup which is hot and tasty. Chicken Pad Thai is delicious. My husband had the Cashew Chicken and it waThe place is clean and nice. read more

See all

Great little joint in Carp! Everything was fresh and flavorful. We'll definitely hit this place up again when we're back in town.

I came here three times during our stay in Carpinteria with my husband and my 5-year-old boy. The first time we had the Pad See Ew and Kaprow, the second time Pad Woon Sen and Curry noodles, and the last time Pad thai and Chow Mien. Two dishes were plenty for the three of us, and the food was delicious. One thing that we noticed specially in the pad thai and Pad see ew was that it was not as heavy as in other Thai restaurants. The service is just fantastic. We were treated with courtesy, and they remembered us from the previous times we came (maybe having a little boy helped). The restaurant itself is really clean, and we liked the decor and the plates in which the food came. Great place to bring your whole family. read more

The atmosphere, hospitality, service was great. Many locals and all friendly. Food was authentic and seasoned lightly yet flavorful. We heard they are new and for a beginning, they get the 5 stars. Presentations of the food good. Not real loud, and able to have conversations. Reasonable cost to amount s of product. But best of all , taste. mmmm read more

See all

Amazing food and service! Really happy this new Thai restaurant opened in Carpinteria. We ordered the Tom kha soup, Lao special pho, cashew nut chicken, and Pad Thai. Everything was so fresh, really flavorful, and beautifully presented. We can't wait to try more of the menu items. The service was so friendly, really a sweet family run business!! Highly recommend! read more

Lao Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai and Cashew Nut with chicken - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Small restaurant , unexpectedly incredible Thai food. Made with incredibly fresh ingredients and packed with so much flavor.

The best Thai food I have ever had. Everything I have tried is amazing. Very friendly service.

I love their food, I love their customer service, I love their presentation!! The pineapple fried rice is amazing!!! read more

Visited this restaurant with my Mom today. The location is little, but not overwhelming like many other restaurants. It was beautifully decorated, perfect for the space! The service was excellent, the hostesses were very kind and helpful. We ordered the yellow curry with pork which was delicious! As well as a Thai tea with Boba! As someone who is picky with Thai tea and Boba, the quality impressed me! Highly recommend Lao Thai! read more

Many good dishes on the menu although if anything stands out it's definitely their flat rice noodle dishes. Pad kee mao, pad see ew and rad na are all very good versions of the dish. read more