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... Got some to-go Thai food. My Thai generally surrounds around Tofu fried rice, and a curry rice. This time it was green curry. Green curry has the sprouts, kaffir like greens, and some veggies. They gave red peppers on the side to add for that more spicy kick. Ate the curry with the fried rice instead of the regular jasmine rice, liked that combination a little. Also got the Papaya salad, which is also so typical to Thai restaurants and one of my favorites. Its crunchy and just the right spice. V yummy. Service was fast and good. Restaurant is pretty well maintained.
Pretty authentic Lao food! I went with my Lao friend and tried a few of his favorite dishes. Overall, he said it was pretty authentic and the portion sizes were really good! Some of the flavors weren't as strong, but we found most of the dishes we ordered to be tasty. We got the Lao'd sausage, Nam khao, drunken noodles, and khao piak sen. Definitely order the Nam Khao and skip the Khao Piak Sen! - Lao'd sausage (3.8/5): The Lao'd sausage came with a side of sticky rice and some kind of spicy sauce. It was really fun to eat and flavorful. The sausage was fatty and had a good texture with chunky bits inside. I've tried Lao sausage before and found that others were more juicy and spicy, so I did find this one to be a bit lackluster in comparison. - Nam khao (crispy rice) (4.4/5): This was by far my favorite dish. The texture was amazing, it was filled with so many crispy pieces and paired really well with the crunchy lettuce. Flavor wise, I thought it was missing something because I heard it was suppose to be pretty sour and spicy, but after my friend asked for extra lime, it really brightened up the dish and I loved it! DEFINITELY ASK FOR LIME! - Drunken noodles (3.6/5): Pretty solid drunken noodles! I liked how the noodles weren't too broken and the sauce was kinda sweet. Also the veggies added a nice crunch and flavor. - Khao piak sen (loa chicken noodle soup) (2/5): I found this dish to be lacking in a lot of flavor, but the noodles had a very nice chewy texture. It's a very basic soup in general, so maybe it's suppose to be plain. Service/Ambiance: The restaurant ordering system was based on scanning a QR code then ordering and paying online. The atmosphere was very casual and relaxed. We would definitely come again especially for that Nam Khao.
Came in for a quick lunch with some coworkers and was impressed! Well, first off, I'm visiting from SoCal so my standards for southeast Asian food are fairly high. That said, Lao'd District would easily survive and thrive in my hometown. This place has all the flavors of Lao and Thai food and more importantly THE SPICE. We only ordered medium level spice to cater to the table but I could tell the heat was there. We ordered the green curry, pad thai, nam Khao, crispy glazed pork belly, and papaya salad. Whatever glazed they put on that pork belly, they should bottle and sell separately. It was so complimentary to the crispy pork skin without making it become soggy. The pad thai was a perfectly balance of tangy and slightly sweet. Only giving it 4 stars because the papaya salad came out a little salty but I would come back to give it another shot. The restaurant itself was open and inviting. It was noon so not too packed but I can see this place getting full for dinner. Super easy ordering and checkout with the QR code. Staff was quick and attentive. Definitely a spot to try if you're craving Lao and Thai food!
Wow!! What I can say, what an experience. It's a hip spin on a traditional family style dinning. The atmosphere was clean and very welcoming. The staff was very attentive, pleasant, and the service was right on time. The food exceeded our expectations, my husband doesn't really do off the grid that much. Needless to say we both cleaned our plates and will most definitely return! Shout out to the owners!! Amazing job!
the service was fast, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit. prices were reasonable, and portion sizes were solid, making it a good value overall the roti was nicely layered with a satisfying char and was especially delicious when dipped into the red curry the crying tiger steak was easily the highlight of the meal. it was cooked to the perfect doneness, very tender, and had a great balance of lean and fatty pieces the drunken noodles had a great texture, not too hard or mushy, and weren't overly oily. there were plenty of vegetables mixed in, which we appreciated. however, it wasn't spicy at all :( the basil chicken was similar in that sense. the basil was very fragrant and aromatic, and there was a generous amount of meat, but again, it lacked any real spice the red curry leaned too sweet for our taste and was heavy on the coconut, which overpowered the curry flavor we were hoping for for dessert, the mango sticky rice had a strong coconut flavor and the mango itself was soft and sweet, but the sticky rice felt slightly undercooked the nam vaan was refreshing and packed with jelly and tropical fruits, making it fun to eat, but it was overwhelmingly sweet in all, the food was decent, but we were hoping for bolder flavors and more heat. the dishes could benefit from more depth, balance, and spice to really elevate the experience!
Really nice place, they do have QR codes on the table to be able to open a tab and order for your table. So no need to wait for a waiter to take your order. Staff is super nice and extremely helpful and nice. Ordered the chicken skin, red curry, green curry and tiger cry. I really love fried Chicken skin, I've had it elsewhere I make it at home, this one was not my favorite, some pieces were ok and some were kinda plastic textured. And i feel like it was lacking in flavor but beautiful presentation for sure Green curry was really good, the texture of the beef super tender, I know it says there is eggplant but I think it was sliced too thin to contribute to over all texture a little too sweet for me but over all it was good Red curry the texture of the beef was really tender I wasn't a huge fan of this one. I know how many flavors and aromatics go into curry and the heat from Thai peppers have this hint of basil taste normally and this kind of felt like the aromatics of the lemongrass galangal kefir lime leaves was missing and the heat seemed to be more cayenne pepper that Thai pepper Tiger cry is suvide then grilled. I think mine was over grilled so instead of medium it was more like medium well to well done. And I'm use to that chargrilled flavor and it seemed like it was done on a flat top or pan. I will say their price points are a little cheaper than others where a curry here is about $14 and adding beef is $2 additional as where most places are about $4 Tiger cry running at $20.99 All reviews are based on personal preference and taste. these guys are super nice and efficient and the fact that most of their staff are in the back and they make it easy to order from the table rather than having too many servers is how they keep their so reasonable. So I would say give them shot see what you think.
This was an interesting place. Had a very minimalistic vibe to it, but the staff was really friendly. You basically just have to order from your table using the QR code, and they bring the food out to you. But when they see you walk in, they do bring water and plates to you. I ended up getting the roti tacos. Sooo delicious! So it's kind of like a twist on birria tacos since they have the cup with the curry meat sauce on the side. Really enjoyed this, and my partner did too! I also tried the pad Thai, not bad. It was pretty standard as pad Thai goes. I can't wait to try something else here!
We took a short trip to Houston and decided to stop by this spot before heading back home. My husband and I are always on the lookout for authentic Lao food, and when we found this place on social media, we were so excited to give it a try. On the drive over, we browsed the menu and were even more thrilled to see so many traditional Lao dishes that you don't usually find elsewhere. The restaurant itself is super clean and modern, with a great ambiance. One small note--the booth seats were a bit lower than the table, so as a shorter person, I had to sit at the end to be more comfortable. The service was quick and friendly. Since it was our first time, the server walked us through the menu and helped explain everything, which we really appreciated. Here's what we ordered: Crab Papaya Salad (Tum Mak Hoong)- The portion was generous, and we loved that it came with *khao poon* (vermicelli noodles), so you could eat it like "Tum Khao Poon". That's something most places don't offer unless it's a separate dish. That said, the flavor was a little mild for our taste, we were hoping for more of that punchy, bold Lao flavor. Tiger Crying Steak (Suea Rong Hai)- This was a hit. Really well-seasoned, tender, and definitely worth ordering again. Lao Sour & Spicy Dipping Sauce (Jeow Som)- We weren't quite sure about this one. It tasted and looked more like a sweet chili sauce, almost like what you'd get with egg rolls. Not sure if it was a different version or a mix-up. Lao Sausage (Sai Gok)- It was just okay for us. A bit dry and lacking the depth of flavor we usually expect from Lao sausage. Sticky Rice (Khao Niew)- Simple but good. We appreciated that it was served in a traditional bamboo holder, which helped keep it warm. Thai Tea Flan- I didn't get a picture of this one, but it was alright. I expected it to be a little softer and jiggly. It had a strong cinnamon note at first, but the aftertaste leaned more toward the sweet, creamy Thai tea flavor. Overall, we had a great experience. The place is definitely worth checking out, especially if you're craving dishes that are hard to find elsewhere. We do wish there were more Lao staff or representation, it would add an even more authentic, local vibe. Still, it's a solid spot and we're glad we made the stop!
A friend recommended Lao'd District. There were plenty of parking as well arrived early (6 pm). Please was not full and had our choice of seats. Staff came over and explained everything can be ordered online via QR code and paying via the app/website as well. We started with the Roti with curry sauce. It was tasty. We also ordered the Lao's sausages. Sausage was well seasoned. The "sauce" is one the spicy side which we liked. It also came with sticky rice that offsets the sausage's spiciness . Definitely worth trying out. We also ordered the drunken noodles and Steak Tiger Cry. Drunken noodles was good... noodles was cooked just right. Tasty as well. The star of the show was the Steak Tiger Cry that our friend recommended and did not disappoint. It is cooked rare. The meat was tender and seasoned well. Good size steak. The sauce is like chumuchuri and complements it very well. Definitely will come back to have it again. Place is clean and tables are well spaced out. You can see the kitchen behind the counter. Staff is friendly and recommended the dishes we ordered. There is also a giant display highlighting the best sellers.
Order from the app on your phone- pretty quick and easy. Here's what we ordered: Chicken skins3/5 crispy but no flavor in and of itself Steak Tiger cry 5/5 meat was tender and flavorful Crispy pork belly- 6/5 tonight's protein fav Drunken noodles with shrimp5/5 noodle texture was perfect but next time I'd get the medium as the spicy was SPICY Morning glory 10/5 I loved this dish -so flavorful and crunchy- yum- mix the sauce in your rice. Writing this I want it now! Spice level medium Recommended by my son and it was delicious! We shall return!
This place has entered my regular rotation because it's so good and consistent. Have since tried the curria tacos (5/5), which is made with their roti and some phenomenally spiced ground chicken. Never seen this version of birria tacos, but loved it. So flavorful - definitely recommend! Crispy pork belly (4/5) - well prepared but the tiger eye still wins for me. Service is still 5+/5. I asked the waitress about the mocktails and she insisted that I try a sip to see if I'd like it. Really appreciated that because I ended up getting the kiwi cucumber lemonade (4/5), which was unique and refreshing. Would have preferred it less sweet, but these drinks are pre-mixed so couldn't adjust. Bonus we got two complimentary strawberry covered chocolates in honor of Valentine's Day.
Stay tuned - I gotta eat. Sooooo good! I'll need to come back and finish this review later! Ok I finished it up! Burp! Yep! This place is yummy good! Burp! We ordered a hodge podge of stuff! I got the Tiger Steak and it was the bomb! Come here. Eat! You will like it! In health and happiness! Cheers!
We visited Lao'd District for a weekend lunch and left feeling, "OMG HOW HAVE WE NOT COME HERE ANY SOONER!!" The food was absolutely delicious. Everything had a wonderful balance of flavors and everything was perfectly cooked. We enjoyed the cream cheese egg-rolls, pork-belly, steak, and fried chicken skins. The service was great and ambiance was very urban and relaxed. We will be back!
I've been sleeping on this place y'all... I always drive past here and never thought to try it until now. Very authentic Southeast Asian experience here! The roti canai was what you'd expect, the roti was buttery and flaky while the curry dip was full of flavor. I tried the crispy rice salad (nam khao) for the first time and I quite liked it. It was very limey and fresh. I think if it was crispier it'd be perfect! The crying tiger steak was solid. The steak had a nice sear and was tender. I loved the sour dipping sauce. The papaya salad with raw crab was my favorite. There was a generous amount of crab and sauce. The crab was so tender and sweet while the papaya was spicy and limey! Every dish I had was amazing and I love seeing Lao food being showcased in this area of town! read more
1 year ago
Food was excellent but ordering can be a little challenging. You're unable to see the list of the dishes until your first order goes through or you put your payment info. Other than that, we enjoyed everything we ordered from Lao'd District. read more
You can order and pay online through the QR code placed on each table. Service was a bit inattentive if you need anything during your meal. But the food definitely made up for it! Food was great! Especially the Tiger Steak so tender and perfectly cooked to medium! Really loved their Drunken Noodles & Lao'd Sausage too!! Chicken wings were really bland though so not recommended. read more
The food was really good! I think they cooked the Steak Tiger Cry well and the basil fried rice. I enjoyed the roti canai but I had better before. I thought the sticky basil fried rice was interesting in a good way. It was sweeter than I thought it would be but worked with the dish. The restaurant had QR codes on the tables, and you could order yourself and pay there. So the waiter did not come around to our table as much, which makes sense. read more
I had high expectations for this spot due to a high rating on Yelp & Google, unfortunately the food was just okay. It definitely was good enough to finish but I didn't leave satisfied. The service was good & the owner checked on us a few times so that's why I'm giving them a 3 instead of a 2. The ordering system is easy, you scan the QR code, order & pay on there. I don't think we should've given a 20 percent tip but we did. I say that because it wasn't really full service. We decided to order a few items to try out. We got their Thai roti canai, Lao'd Pho, Sticky basil fried rice & Lao'd sausage. I'll start with the roti, it was pretty good. It came out warm. The texture was nice, it was soft & fluffy. The dipping sauce was very boring because the curry flavor was weak. Visually the pho looked good and flavorful but it tasted pretty basic to me, it really lacked in savoriness & richness's. What I can say is that the meat was tendered. The sticky basil fried rice was also okay. The rice came out kind of cold & dry, but flavor wise it was not bad. The sausage was my least favorite, I do think they make their filling in house but it was just alright to me. For $12 I wouldn't order that again. Overall, the food was subpar but the service was good. I will come back another time & try their other items. Maybe there's something on the menu that'll satisfy my taste buds. The decor is nice & the restaurant is clean. I'll give them another chance. read more
This restaurant was surprisingly delicious! The ordering and payment process were so easy. You scan the QR code at the table, order in the clover app, and pay in the Toast app. You can close out your tab or keep it open. It makes it so easy to split checks as well. The jasmine green tea was good but a bit too sweet for my taste. Same with the strawberry lychee mocktail, The Thai roti was warm and flavorful. The cheese rolls were burning hot. They had cabbage and other veggies in them which was unexpected for cheese rolls so I didn't love them. The red curry was one of the best I've had. It was so full of flavor. The crack belly and steak tiger cry were also so good. The morning glory was tasty as well. The drunken noodles were a bit disappointing for me. The beef was not very tender and the noodles weren't as soft as I like. The service here was great. The server was attentive and friendly. There is a nice mural on one side of the restaurant. It's weird that all 4 tv monitors are on one wall. The restaurant is very bright and clean. Will definitely be back again. read more
2 years ago
I finally stopped by for dinner one day after months of bookmarking this spot. This restaurant is located in one of the busier strip malls in Bellaire that I usually like to avoid during peak times but I think this plaza has gotten a little less busy in general. Roti canai: 4/5 soft and pillowy, sauce was solid. Would eat while it's hot Khao piak sen (chicken noodle): 3.5/5 decent chicken noodle soup but nothing that blew me away. I would probably get it again if it's super cold outside Tiger cry steak: 4.5/5 well priced and good portion of steak that was cooked perfectly. Drunken noodles: 4.5/5 very flavorful, no complaints Crack belly: 5/5 the pork belly is sooo good and juicy, reheats well in the air fryer but you probably won't have any leftovers Thai basil steak: 4/5 a solid stir fry dish, meat was tender Thai green tea: 5/5 not too sweet w a good tea taste, not watered down Jackfruit ice cream: 3/5 I don't love durian and it tasted like durian to us Overall, this is a very solid spot for Lao/Thai food. The flavors are great and they have multiple dishes that I really enjoyed as opposed to some places that only have a few good dishes. I have basically enjoyed every dish that I've tried here. They are also priced well and have great service which you can't always find in Bellaire. read more
1 year ago
Food and services... are the best . I love most everything I was tried. Specially the Crabs Salad read more
1 year ago
Horrible!!!! I did NOT receive what I ordered!! I ordered the crab papaya salad, beef pho and drunken noodles. What I got was just a basic papaya salad and the crispy pork. I hope the correct this and reimburse me. read more
Decided to check this place out after seeing some good reviews and I'm glad I did! I looove thai curry and their red curry ($12) did not disappoint! It hit the spot with the rich flavor, abundance of rice, and the perfect amount of heat (I got medium spicy). The chicken in the red curry was a wee bit bland but honestly I'm here for the curry more than the chicken. We also got the Mekong Wings and they were crispy, had good flavor, and had a good amount of meat on them. I'm always so hesitant to get wings at restaurants because sometimes the wings are tiny, but these met the price expectation ($12). For dessert, we got to try the Thai Tea Flan and it was decent - I think the thai tea flavor could be stronger, but the texture of the flan was great. Smooth and creamy as opposed to more jello-like. Our server, Ricky, was awesome - great energy and informative. Would love to come back sometime and try their other menu items! read more
1 year ago
This place is amazing. Will definitely go again. I just wish that the laab would come with more lettuce. read more
1 year ago
Their crack belly dish is absolutely amazing. Wonderful service and super authentic Thai food! read more
3 years ago
Glad to have this Thai/Lao spot in the hip new Bellaire food street plaza (Parking can be pretty busy and you may have to go to the upper level of garage during the plaza's busier times) Place looks very clean, a more modern décor. QR code menu and pre-paying is an interesting concept, pretty much a self-service experience. I liked the selections of traditional Lao/Thai dishes and the pictures with detailed descriptions on the menu. (you can get anything from the traditional Papaya salad to curry to various noodle/rice dishes) The food came out promptly. Got to try out the Khao Poon (curry) and my friend had the Pad Thai. I thought the curry was decent, very generous portions and doesn't have a strong spice which was fine. It could be a bit more bold in the flavor part but I was happy with it. Ordered a mocktail as well and a overall good experience for my first time. Would love to try some other dishes like the pork belly and Tiger steak next time. read more
8 months ago
Good service. Good, authentic food. Clean. This place is great for when you're craving Laos food. If you look at the photos, you'll see that we tried (almost) everything! First thing I'll say is that if everything I ordered was mild, you better BYOM (bring your own milk) if you opt for spicy! It was the perfect amount of kick for me (non-Laos), but you might want to try it before you feed it to the kiddos! My favorites were probably the Tiger Cry and beef jerky w/ sticky rice, and my least fave was was maybe the fish. I didn't get to try the chicken wings bc we had so much food, but keep in mind these aren't your BW3 sized wings. The noods, sticky basil rice, crack belly... were all delish too. read more
Located in the street food strip on Bellaire, Chinatown. Not much in the way of ambiance. The seating isn't the most comfortable but does the work. Scan to order, pay and tip all at the beginning at your table before you receive the food. So if you don't like something then you can't get a refund or ask to be taken off. Service is prompt, and they come by with regular water refills. We ordered the following: Pad Thai with chicken: opted for medium spicy. Great portions and delicious. Spicy flavour was just right, and the chicken was not overcooked. 5/5 Lao sausage: my favourite Lao sausage in Houston from any Thai restaurant. The lemongrass flavour is fresh, and the sausage wasn't served cold. Comes with Thai sticky rice. 5/5 Tiger cry: the first time we ordered, came out perfect. Medium rare. Seasoning was fantastic and portion was nice. The second time it was medium, and the portion was a little thinner. Flavour was still good. Would request more consistency with this. 4.5/5 Crispy pork belly: delicious flavour, and the crispy texture was great. Pairs well with some steamed rice. Thai basil beef stir fry: it was nothing special. Regular stir fry. 4/5 Chicken noodle soup: great comforting broth. Noodles were al dente. Shredded chicken with crispy shallots and spicy sauce on the side. I'd get this again. 5/5 Roti canai: undercooked roti, and sauce was bland and forgettable. 0/5 Fried chicken wings: would prefer the sauce to be on the side or reduce the amount of sauce used to toss the wings in. Made the wings soggy. 2/5 Crispy fried rice: really hard crispy rice. The ham used in it was sour. After a few spoons it was hurting our mouth. 0/5 Overall, would go back again for the food that we really liked, but quality needs to stay consistent. read more
Exceeded my expectations for sure. I had been hearing about it since opening and wasn't sure if it was good or just the hype...Funny enough, I met a fellow Yelp elite at "office hours", we hit it off and i befriended her and saw she had been here and reviewed so I asked her about it. She raved about it and that was my push to finally check it out. Hi Huyen C! We came around 6pm on a Sunday and sat under the coldest table ever. (Closest in the middle section when you walk in) LOL Our server came over with good energy. You order through the app/QR code and typically you'd pay and it would come out. But, my mom is a cash only lady so I asked if they accepted card only? When we were ready to order he just came and took our order and put it in to the kitchen. And we paid at the end of our meal. The food was wowza. Spicy! which is what I want when I'm eating lao food. We got the papaya salad, crack belly, nam khao and drunken noodles. They were out of the jerky otherwise I maybe would've gotten that. Everything was so flavorful! I ended up ordering a dessert and they brought it to me and told me it was on the house. Gem. I appreciated seeing people coming in and the staff were super welcoming, sitting down with some even and just so friendly. He came over at the end to ask how everything was and I did telll him I have a Thai/lao place that I typically go to that i rave about.. but that I was very pleased with this experience. Happy to have you, Lao'd District! read more
Located in the Bellaire food street plaza, we decided to check out this place for dinner. On a weekday night, it was a full house. This is more of a self-served place. Get your own utensils and water. You can order by scanning the code on the table. You order and pay through the link and they will bring the food to you. We ordered: Steak tiger cry: meat was cooked well but it was simply a steak, serving was quite small Lao'd sausage: a good appetizer, good flavor. It also came with sticky rice. Thai roti canai: good texture, recommend to eat it while hot. It came with a coconut sauce Laab chicken: did not looked like the pictures on the menu, the shredded chicken was kind of dry, the flavor fell flat. I wish it had a more citrus flavor to it. Nam khao - crispy rice: Portion was small. The rice wasn't as crispy as I expected Thai basil chicken: it was pretty good with a nice amount of spice. On the other hand, the service was quick and friendly. The price didn't quite justify the quantity given or the quality. read more
7 months ago
simple genuine customer service, unique ordering style! bizarre art wall visuals. fast service, great food! read more
Absolutely LOVED coming here. My husband is Laotian and he has APPROVED of my following message, lol. First, parking is okay. There are so many places around this restaurant, but luckily they have a garage for parking. We came on a Friday around 7:10pm and it was packed. Very popular. The owner, Ricky welcomed us and was super upbeat. There was about a 30 minute wait and he took our number so he can call us when a table was ready. We went to a nearby shop to wait, and we didn't wait longer than about 20 minutes, which was not bad. When we came back, it was still so busy, still the "soft opening" ish too. They have a QR code to scan to order and pay as you go vibe. The system was down, so Ricky took our order. We got so many things! Also, just want to say that all the portion sizes were perfect for us and we shared the food between 4 people. Small Plates: - Lao'd Jerky- I have to give it more than 5 starts, lol, so it's a 10! Wow! Super good. Cooked perfectly and the jeow bong sauce was spectacular. Reminded me of Thailand and my mother in law's cooking. - Lao'd Sausage- 5/5, I actually prefer Lao Sausage a bit more spicy, but it was get to eat with sticky rice. Ricky said him and his mother make these HOMEMADE. Super special. - Lao'd Toasted Spare Ribs- 4/5, good but not my favorite. I liked the sweet/spicy thai chilli sauce. Main plates: - Papaya Salad- 5/5, Perfect amount, sauces, flavor, all of it was there. I wish I could have tried their spicier version, but my husband can't eat that spicy LOL. - Nam Khao (Crispy Rice) - 5/5, My favorite Lao dish ever. My mother in law makes it every time we visit because it's my favorite, and here, it's wonderful and worth it! I saw some previous comments about it not being served super hot, and it's supposed to be served that way. Excellent. Wish they added more lettuce cause I love wrapping it in it. MUST TRY. - Steak Tiger Cry- 5/5 Honestly, super good. Cooked perfectly. Tender, well flavored and a must try! - Crack Belly- 4.5/5, it was good. Definitely crack, crispy and yummy! Dessert: - Nam Vaan, 4/5, I wasn't a fan cause I'm weird about lychee and coconut, but my husband and friends destroyed it so they'd probably give it 10/10! COST, honestly super reasonable. The price for all the food was $102. We loved chatting with Ricky and hearing his story. He also gave us some free sticky rice which we are so grateful for! He works really hard as well as his staff. Lovely environment to eat on a Friday/Saturday night. Definitely will be back! read more
Y'all, come support this business now!!! I was in Chinatown and wanted to see what was new and Lao'd District popped up. It was just me for lunch and I was promptly sat. You start off by scanning the QR code on the table and placing your order. It must be paid for before your food comes out, which I think is a convenient and great idea! I started off with the Lao sausage, which was fantastic with the sticky rice! A must get appetizer. Super flavorful and def recommend dabbing it in the chili paste they bring out. For my entree, I got the khao poon. The broth was full of flavor. There was a good amount of vermicelli noodles with shredded chicken and veggies (cabbage, bean sprouts, and cilantro). It's a big bowl so I ate all the noods and chicken, left the veggies behind since I was staring to get full haha I also got the strawberry lychee drink to wash it all down and it was SO refreshing and good. The restaurant was clean and inviting. Employees were also so kind and answered any and every question you could possibly have! The service was excellent. I can't wait to come back to try their other menu items! read more
We got Lao'd! Finally, a Lao spot. And in Chinatown! Met the bestie for an early weekday dinner and I was so happy with the decision. As soon as I heard this spot was opening, I knew we were going. The decor was clean and I love the wall mural. Representing. (Chinese but my parents moved around a lot, if you an immigrant kid, you know - both my brothers were born in Laos) The menu is QR code. And since they are still new, there were some items that were unavailable. Everything I wanted was. Win! Ordered: nam, som tum and khao poon + sticky rice of course (I was the only one in the spot for a minute so the staff offered me a complimentary Thai tea) Nam - crispy, crunch and soft. If you know, then you know. Really nice textures. Som tum (papaya salad) - mild but Lao mild so spicy lol - this was sooo good and a nice portion Khao poon - perfectly made, this is one of my fave soups if made right; and outside of my bestie's mom, I haven't found many spots that can do it but this was delicious Sticky rice - decent portion (a lot of places don't give enough and charge $$$ and it's not even fresh - this was warm and soft) The staff was amazing. Very attentive and communicative. Once you scan the QR, you also order and pay via the site. The only thing is the tipping is on the site so kinda weird to tip before getting the food. We had cash so we opted out of that and left dollar bills ya'll lol. My bestie enjoyed it too and said she would bring her mom to try. Her mom grew up in Laos and we measure all food by her standards so we know she'd like it. Overall, def a spot I plan on frequenting. I need my som tum and sticky rice fix. Don't walk, run people... Oh and the music was on point. I knew all the words. And kept the energy up. read more
This place was popping on a Friday night. They great music playing and just cool vibes. We had a group of 4 and had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. Once we got seated, we were suppose to order from our phone but their online menu service was down so our host Ricky took care of us. We ordered lao'd sausage, Lao'd jerky and the spare ribs as starters. The Lao'd sausage was fire. It could've been a bit spicier but the texture and flavor was there. The jerky was good. I thought it could've been fried longer for a crispier texture. Spare ribs were also good but the ribs were on the smaller side. Each were served with their own sauce but the jeow bong was amazing. For our main dishes we had papaya salad, nam khao, steak tiger cry and the crack belly. Man oh man idk what to say but it was all great! The papaya salad got the umami dank to it. They didn't have the lil crabs in it like traditional but Ricky said they are experimenting with another version that will have blue crab in it so we definitely got to come back for that. The steak was marinated very well and the jeow som was a perfect match. Highly recommend! Nam Khao and the crack belly were also great. Portion size was good for the price. Overall, probably one of the best Lao restaurants I've tried in Houston. Great value! We'll be back again. read more
Lao'd District greatly exceeded expectations! We came here on a whim because we were at Bellaire Food Street studying at a place next door. Dinner time rolls around and we decided to give this place a shot not knowing what to expect. Walking in, this place has a nice, more modern feel to it. There was a very lively energy going around, and the smells coming from the kitchen were mesmerizing. We kinda ordered family style to share because we wanted to try everything: Steak tiger cry - by far our favorite dish! Perfectly cooked, tender, and the dipping sauce is super flavorful. Nam Khao (crispy sticky rice) - very fragrant from all the fresh herbs, good flavor, but I wish the rice came out crispier. Red curry chicken - very rich tasting red curry, the chicken was tender, and a good amount of vegetables. Perfect with freshly steamed white rice. Thai basil chicken - big basil flavor, juicy chicken ground pieces, and a fried egg to top it off. Overall we were very pleased with Lao'd District. They have an interesting concept of using QR code menus only, where you order and pay online before you get your food. The waiters are really only there to bring the food to your table, refill drinks, and bus the dirty tables. For the most part it's "self service" ish. I'll definitely come back again to try more of their food, and their Thai tea looked refreshing. Cheers! read more
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First off, my husband is lao-hmong and we finally came out to eat this on his birthday. It was truly a big hit because he loved everything we ordered. Not many places serve kaopoon so we were excited to try. Of course nothing beats mama khang's kaopoon back at home but this definitely is close when you want a taste or get rid of the craving. I ordered a bunch of other things for the table and I absolutely love it all. Everything was delicious. Prices are a bit too high for the portions that they served (compared to other thai/lao places but we won't complain since everything is so delicious). We will definitely be back to try more! read more
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Saw the great reviews and decided to give it a try during the weekday. Thank god they had parking at the food center it's located in because it's usually always packed there. This location is definitely a newer addition because this is my first time seeing it. The staff is friendly and you can easily do everything from your phone. The staff is there to help incase you have any questions. Food came out quick and it was really good. Our absolute favorite had to be the roti, it was hot and flaky and we could not get enough. The wings are also a huge hit! Will be returning to try more things from the menu! read more
2 years ago
I can't believe I forgot to write a review since coming here last month...this place is legit and has become my fave asian spot on Chinatown. I know..that's a big claim but Lao'd has some of the best flavors. The inside is Hella cold so bring a jacket. The servers were friendly and ordering was a breeze via the web. Food came out promptly. We had a few menu items..the best was by far the steak and pork belly. The steak was flavorful and tender, same with the pork belly! I hated sharing these dishes with two grown ass men but that's my life...if you come here, get your own of each dish! 5/5 hands down. The drunken noodles, basil chicken and fried chicken wings with garlic and basil were runner ups. Probably had them in a similar or better forms from other places. The MVP of the night was their roti. This had an explosion of savory butter that had a sweet after taste. Didn't need the curry dip but next time, I'll try their curry dishes!!!! read more
2 years ago
Lao and Thai fast casual fusion. You order through website / QR code so it's efficient to order and pay, especially if you're splitting the check. All the dishes were flavorful and well executed, however the pork belly / crack belly was my favorite with a sweet chili glaze. The steak tiger cry was well executed; tender medium rare, but most of the unique flavor comes from the dipping sauce. The red curry was really good. It's the same curry comes with the roti so that was delicious as well. The Thai morning glory (water spinach) was very garlicky, which was just how I like it. The Thai Tea flan was very good and had a thicker cheesecake texture. The wait staff was friendly and happy to answer any questions and were attentive bringing out food and refilling drinks. Parking can be trick as its located in a trendy center. You may end up on the second floor of the garage. read more
2 years ago
First time here and was blown away!! Food was delicious and the service was amazing as well. We ordered the crack belly which the server recommended and it did not disappoint. Everything he recommended was delicious. Ordered pad Thai, crispy rice, tiger eye steak, papaya salad and the Mekong chicken wings.Thai coffee and Thai tea were great too. Highly recommend this place and bonus it's super clean and so were the bathrooms which I really appreciate. Only regret was we didn't have more room in our belly's to try all the other items. Will definitely be back. read more
11 months ago
Food so good! Ordered the papaya salad with sticky rice, Mekong wings, and the flounder. I normally like my papaya salad dark with the stank on it so when it came to the table I was scared. But oh my gosh soo good. Ate it all and the juice. Sticky rice was good too most places I feel like is microwave... this was fresh and felt like home. The wings were good very juicy and had nice flavor. The flounder was a bit tough but I like the sauce on top. Thai green tea was also good... you can tell it's not instant powder because I left it out and it didn't separate... Also introverts dream because you can order and pay all from your phone with limited human interaction but they still do a good job at checking in and making sure you have everything you need. read more
2 years ago
Their food is good! Their spicy levels aren't as spicy so I would suggest getting at least medium. I love the crack belly, tiger cry steak, papaya salad with crab, and drunken noodles. I would skip the mango with sticky rice. The sticky rice seemed old, the mango was over ripened so it was bitter, and the coconut cream was just awful. It was honestly the worst mango with sticky rice I have ever had but I was too nice to send it back. read more
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