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We've been meaning to try this place out for a while and finally got to try it & apparently the happy hour was all day Friday. It wasn't as great as we heard it to be. It was just okay for us. The most memorable dish was some dish with beef lol. Tom yum beer had no notes of tom yum at all :/ I was so excited to try it. Service was also really slow...
Came during a weekday right before lunch time. Although they were not full, it definitely got busy at peak time. Not able to tell if it was a slow or regular day. So if you want to ensure no wait time, before noon is your best bet. Restaurant has a nice decor, big tables, huge restrooms. Sat comfortably with plenty of space for multiple dishes. Food wise, everything was pretty good! Price is in the mid-low range. Not the cheapest thing you'll find downtown (most dishes start at $21), and by far not the most expensive one. Considering the quality of the food and service? This is a good deal!
I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. I have such good memories of this place, but they didn't live up to my expectations this time around. I came to this restaurant 6 months ago, and had such a blast. Great portions, such beautiful interior and great energy all around. It left me wanted more. I couldn't wait until my next visit. Fast forward to the other day, I'm raving about this place to my friends saying we have to go there for lunch. No parking, it's near downtown. But It's right off Montgomery bart, a few blocks. It's a large restaurant, very accommodating for big parties. There were multiple parties with 8+ people. It was quite crowded, but they had us seated in 10 minutes. Now this is where my gripes begin to take place. First off, happy hour. Happy hour is from 5-7. I ask my waiter at 6:58ish about ordering for happy hour. She tells me 1 second. She literally waits in place. Then when the clock strikes 7 she comes back to my table to inform me that happy hour is over. I understand it ends at 7, but it was literally 7 on the dot, she could've made the exception and not been so punctual. If she would've come when I asked her, I wouldn't need these accommodations. It's like she was waiting for the clock to strike 7 just to tell me I couldn't get anything off the happy hour menu. Also my waiter had a little bit of attitude. Next, the portions and the prices. This place is a great example of how shrinkflation has impacted our restaurants. Now you might think there is nothing wrong with the portions pictured, which I understand if it's your first time coming here. But it wasn't mine. One of the big reasons I was pushing for us to come here was the portions I had 6 months ago. I initially came because I had this chicken dish called the Gai Tod. The portions were unbelievable. It could feed at least 3 people. I want to emphasize, this place isn't cheap. Most entrees are nearing 30 dollars. I highlighted to my friends, that the prices didn't matter because the portions were so big, that it was totally worth the cost. You could imagine my immediate disappointment when I received my plate. When I came here 6 months ago, the Gai Tod was 3x this size. At the absolute least maybe twice the size. 4-6 pieces of chicken and much more rice than you see on my plate. Now I all I receive is 2 pieces of chicken and sticky rice the size of a medium size egg. I could play hot potato with that thing. Mind you all the prices remain the same as they were 6 months ago. If the dish was leaning towards lower to mid 20s I'd allow it. But $28? Nah. Which was the price of all of our dishes. ALSO. THE DRINKS. I have a picture of a drink I got 6 months ago. I'll let the picture speak for itself. They might look bigger than they actually are but even so on top of that they were filled to the brim with ice.Now for the finale, my friends dish. I asked my friend if he would ever come back, he said no. I asked why, and it was because of his meal. He told me his dish, the noodle dish pictured was not worth it to say the least. The broth was ok, but the noodles were overcooked. With the noodles being 3/4s of his meal, I don't know what to tell you. Furthermore they gave him 3 meatballs for that big meal and the rest of the meat was quite lean, not what he was looking for. On a positive note, he said he liked his drink ( the pink drink.) My other friend enjoyed her pork chop rice plate. To be frank, my food tasted great. But I don't think it's worth repurchasing. I think this place is a dependable option for delicious overpriced food in a beautiful interior. The lights are gorgeous and even the bathroom is beautiful. But I don't know if I'll be returning.
Order: Tod Tod Platter: Pork belly, calamari, garlic chicken wings, beef jerky and tom yum fries. jerky, pork belly and the fries were the highlight of the dish. individuals in my party liked the calamari. jerky was sweet, just a little bit smoky with a chewy texture. pork belly was more fried than roasted? but the skin was not crunchy. for both of these, it can be tough meats. Fries were tangy than spicy, from lemongrass or lime. Lao Royal: Tilapia, duck curry, papaya salad, Lao sausage, beef jerky, wings, vermicelli, sticky rice, leafy greens and herbs. the individuals in my party loved the tilapia, lots of meat, tender and not dry. duck curry was more soupy, pieces of duck were soggy lacking flavor. sausage had a yellow appearance of a curry that was not expected. Enjoyed the sticky rice and had to order another one. Happy hour is from 5:00-7:00 on Monday-Saturday, and all day on Friday. Drinks, appetizers, and oysters are part of the deal. Menu can be overwhelming so there are 2 preset entree options at the top including 1 appetizer combo. Server provided recommendations for the food. Elegant dining experience with colorful lamps, big area for patrons with lots of tables and so bar seating with TVs. good place for a casual hangout.
This place was recommended to us by a kind person at SF Moma. We wanted to eat non Indian vegetarian food. Their menu had many options listed as vegetarian. The service was prompt and friendly. The decor was beautiful. The food was hot and delicious. The servings were pretty big. We had the eggplant and spicy basil tofu. Both came with rice. Yummy food.
Ive been here twice and I want to love this place! But not everything on the menu is a hit They have a great happy hour menu if u can make it in time, and I recommend going the family-style option because some dishes are very small. Highlights: - spicy crispy rice appetizer: this was a hit! it is VERY spicy though as someone who can tolerate alot! But its a great sharing size for a group of 2-4 people - the fried fish is crispy and delicious with a great sauce. But there is not that much meat on the fish itself - the tom yum is a bit watery and does not have a strong flavor, but it comes out on an open flame and is very shareable - the curry rice portion is super super small for the amount of curry that is provided. We had to get an extra rice. The curry is not super spicy and did not have as much depth of flavor Overall, I would come again but just for the crispy rice appetizer!
This place absolutely exceeded my expectations. The place is primarily Vietnamese but you would find Thai flavours. Such a wide variety of items in here - and everything is finger licking good. I absolutely had a feast here. I got Chicken Friend rice and it was good - not the best but above average. For the table fish platter was also exquisite. I can't recall which fish was that but it was really great..it also came up with so.many other item such as chicken wings. The seafood sizzling tom yum probably tasted the best. Thoughly enjoyed it. The Belgian beer they server was one of the best. In isolation probably every food I tried, I can find a better and slightly tastier version but a single place delivering and maintaining above average food quality over such a wide spectrum is rare. The ambience and environment was great. The place became super noisy later in the evening but it was so much fun dining out here.
Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: A good option in fidi/downtown. The extended review... Food: Khao Nar Ped - 3/5 - A good healthy portion of duck over rice. Taste was standard fare. Service: 3/5 - Friendly staff. Ambiance: 4/5 - A well decorated setting with ample seating. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Pretty standard fare.
LOVE this place!! It's honestly so rare to find Lao food that feels this high-quality and truly authentic. Everything we tried was packed with flavor. Their happy hour platter deal is such a steal, it comes with oysters, sausage, chicken wings, and calamari, and the cocktails are only $7 (beers even cheaper). Amazing value for how good the food is. The vibe is always lively, and the staff are consistently warm and friendly, which makes the whole experience even better. Pro tip: go with a group so you can try more of the menu. I also love that many dishes come with fresh leafy greens so you can wrap everything - it adds the perfect fresh crunch and makes the meal even more fun and delicious. Definitely one of my go-to spots for great food and good vibes! My favorite dishes are the platter, fried rice, crispy spring rolls with leafy greens, papaya salad, and so much more :)
I came with a friend on a weekend night on the later side and there were not many people inside. It's a nice environment right in FiDi, and the plates are beautifully decorated for sure -- but I unfortunately didn't really love the food, We got a coconut curry which had good flavor but the meat inside was a bit too sinewy and also it was small portion size-- we kind of finished it in a few bites. As you can see, the leaves take up half the plate. We also got a bamboo salad and was excited to try it but I honestly couldn't eat much of it, was actually very spicy and also the raw vegetables on the side wasn't the most appealing. I assume some other things on the menu are better but definitely wasn't our day. My friend and I both agreed that the service was friendly but the food was so-so and overpriced for the sizes
We came here on Friday night for dinner. We had a reservation, so we were seated pretty quickly. Service-wise, our server was very friendly and our food came out pretty quickly. The ambiance was lively and loved the decor. We ordered: - "Tang-Mo" Watermelon Peanut Salad - I was initially skeptical about the combination, but I ended up really liking this! The juiciness and slight sweetness of the watermelon, really played will with the sightly sour and flavorful sauce, which made it taste very good! - Garlic Wings - It was pretty good, crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside and flavor was good, but nothing too out of this world. - Khaw Kai Noodles - The noodles were delicious and after adding the sauce, it really set off the taste very well. The chicken was also delicious and flavorful. - Spicy Thai Basil Chicken - Flavor-wise, this was delicious, but when we got it, the dish was not very warm or very spicy, which was a bummer. Overall, we had a great time and will be back in the future to try more items from the menu!
It was at a 3 after they forgot our lao sausage order, but now a 2 after they have forgotten about our anchovy sundae for 20 minutes. Average food, average cocktails, high prices. $30 for a fried rice with only 3 chicken wings and only some green beans mixed in?? Very frustrating when we ordered the lao sausage after we had put in our order they said yes we can get that for you. Then we asked for dessert menu and server said yes we can get that for you and never got it for us! We had to ask a different server for the dessert menu which she handed over immediately. Regretfully we ordered the anchovy sundae and have been waiting since. We just checked in on it and she said the kitchen is busy. When i asked to cancel it she said let me check and just left! Terrible! I want to give it a one star now!
We came for lunch midday on a Friday and were sat instantly! The space inside is huge and the ceilings are so tall, it was the perfect place for a nicer lunch to catch up with coworkers. I was a little worried based on other reviews that the portions would be small for the price, but I was pleasantly surprised when our dishes came and the portions were MASSIVE! The rice dishes came with 2+ cups of rice and my Pad Mee Lao Prawns was enough for 2.5 meals. Flavor was great as well - nothing mind blowing but I was definitely happy with what I got. And on Fridays, they have happy hour all day. We didn't get anything off of the happy hour menu, but I would definitely try coming for happy hour next time.
6 days ago
Lao Table is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in SF -- I've lost count of how many times I've been and it never gets old. Happy hour is a must. The oysters and the Lao platter are my go-to's and the deals are fantastic. Such a great way to ease into the meal. The sea bass clay pot is $50 which yes, is a splurge -- but it is fully, completely worth every penny. One of my favorite dishes anywhere. And I love that fresh young coconut is on the menu too -- such a nice touch. I love the ambiance - they always have a bustling vibe, which is perfect for dates or girls night. And the service is great - everyone's always super friendly read more
Came for HH at the bar, got their discounted oysters to share and some bites. Good location downtown for after work HH! Drinks were on the sweeter side. Oysters came out pretty quickly and were a normal size and freshness. Fries were good and the wings were delicious! Service was fine. Lots of bar and table seating inside. read more
4 months ago
16 days ago
We've been meaning to try this place out for a while and finally got to try it & apparently the happy hour was all day Friday. It wasn't as great as we heard it to be. It was just okay for us. The most memorable dish was some dish with beef lol. Tom yum beer had no notes of tom yum at all :/ I was so excited to try it. Service was also really slow... read more
Came during a weekday right before lunch time. Although they were not full, it definitely got busy at peak time. Not able to tell if it was a slow or regular day. So if you want to ensure no wait time, before noon is your best bet. Restaurant has a nice decor, big tables, huge restrooms. Sat comfortably with plenty of space for multiple dishes. Food wise, everything was pretty good! Price is in the mid-low range. Not the cheapest thing you'll find downtown (most dishes start at $21), and by far not the most expensive one. Considering the quality of the food and service? This is a good deal! read more
I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. I have such good memories of this place, but they didn't live up to my expectations this time around. I came to this restaurant 6 months ago, and had such a blast. Great portions, such beautiful interior and great energy all around. It left me wanted more. I couldn't wait until my next visit. Fast forward to the other day, I'm raving about this place to my friends saying we have to go there for lunch. No parking, it's near downtown. But It's right off Montgomery bart, a few blocks. It's a large restaurant, very accommodating for big parties. There were multiple parties with 8+ people. It was quite crowded, but they had us seated in 10 minutes. Now this is where my gripes begin to take place. First off, happy hour. Happy hour is from 5-7. I ask my waiter at 6:58ish about ordering for happy hour. She tells me 1 second. She literally waits in place. Then when the clock strikes 7 she comes back to my table to inform me that happy hour is over. I understand it ends at 7, but it was literally 7 on the dot, she could've made the exception and not been so punctual. If she would've come when I asked her, I wouldn't need these accommodations. It's like she was waiting for the clock to strike 7 just to tell me I couldn't get anything off the happy hour menu. Also my waiter had a little bit of attitude. Next, the portions and the prices. This place is a great example of how shrinkflation has impacted our restaurants. Now you might think there is nothing wrong with the portions pictured, which I understand if it's your first time coming here. But it wasn't mine. One of the big reasons I was pushing for us to come here was the portions I had 6 months ago. I initially came because I had this chicken dish called the Gai Tod. The portions were unbelievable. It could feed at least 3 people. I want to emphasize, this place isn't cheap. Most entrees are nearing 30 dollars. I highlighted to my friends, that the prices didn't matter because the portions were so big, that it was totally worth the cost. You could imagine my immediate disappointment when I received my plate. When I came here 6 months ago, the Gai Tod was 3x this size. At the absolute least maybe twice the size. 4-6 pieces of chicken and much more rice than you see on my plate. Now I all I receive is 2 pieces of chicken and sticky rice the size of a medium size egg. I could play hot potato with that thing. Mind you all the prices remain the same as they were 6 months ago. If the dish was leaning towards lower to mid 20s I'd allow it. But $28? Nah. Which was the price of all of our dishes. ALSO. THE DRINKS. I have a picture of a drink I got 6 months ago. I'll let the picture speak for itself. They might look bigger than they actually are but even so on top of that they were filled to the brim with ice.Now for the finale, my friends dish. I asked my friend if he would ever come back, he said no. I asked why, and it was because of his meal. He told me his dish, the noodle dish pictured was not worth it to say the least. The broth was ok, but the noodles were overcooked. With the noodles being 3/4s of his meal, I don't know what to tell you. Furthermore they gave him 3 meatballs for that big meal and the rest of the meat was quite lean, not what he was looking for. On a positive note, he said he liked his drink ( the pink drink.) My other friend enjoyed her pork chop rice plate. To be frank, my food tasted great. But I don't think it's worth repurchasing. I think this place is a dependable option for delicious overpriced food in a beautiful interior. The lights are gorgeous and even the bathroom is beautiful. But I don't know if I'll be returning. read more
Order: Tod Tod Platter: Pork belly, calamari, garlic chicken wings, beef jerky and tom yum fries. jerky, pork belly and the fries were the highlight of the dish. individuals in my party liked the calamari. jerky was sweet, just a little bit smoky with a chewy texture. pork belly was more fried than roasted? but the skin was not crunchy. for both of these, it can be tough meats. Fries were tangy than spicy, from lemongrass or lime. Lao Royal: Tilapia, duck curry, papaya salad, Lao sausage, beef jerky, wings, vermicelli, sticky rice, leafy greens and herbs. the individuals in my party loved the tilapia, lots of meat, tender and not dry. duck curry was more soupy, pieces of duck were soggy lacking flavor. sausage had a yellow appearance of a curry that was not expected. Enjoyed the sticky rice and had to order another one. Happy hour is from 5:00-7:00 on Monday-Saturday, and all day on Friday. Drinks, appetizers, and oysters are part of the deal. Menu can be overwhelming so there are 2 preset entree options at the top including 1 appetizer combo. Server provided recommendations for the food. Elegant dining experience with colorful lamps, big area for patrons with lots of tables and so bar seating with TVs. good place for a casual hangout. read more
This place was recommended to us by a kind person at SF Moma. We wanted to eat non Indian vegetarian food. Their menu had many options listed as vegetarian. The service was prompt and friendly. The decor was beautiful. The food was hot and delicious. The servings were pretty big. We had the eggplant and spicy basil tofu. Both came with rice. Yummy food. read more
17 days ago
Ive been here twice and I want to love this place! But not everything on the menu is a hit They have a great happy hour menu if u can make it in time, and I recommend going the family-style option because some dishes are very small. Highlights: - spicy crispy rice appetizer: this was a hit! it is VERY spicy though as someone who can tolerate alot! But its a great sharing size for a group of 2-4 people - the fried fish is crispy and delicious with a great sauce. But there is not that much meat on the fish itself - the tom yum is a bit watery and does not have a strong flavor, but it comes out on an open flame and is very shareable - the curry rice portion is super super small for the amount of curry that is provided. We had to get an extra rice. The curry is not super spicy and did not have as much depth of flavor Overall, I would come again but just for the crispy rice appetizer! read more
This place absolutely exceeded my expectations. The place is primarily Vietnamese but you would find Thai flavours. Such a wide variety of items in here - and everything is finger licking good. I absolutely had a feast here. I got Chicken Friend rice and it was good - not the best but above average. For the table fish platter was also exquisite. I can't recall which fish was that but it was really great..it also came up with so.many other item such as chicken wings. The seafood sizzling tom yum probably tasted the best. Thoughly enjoyed it. The Belgian beer they server was one of the best. In isolation probably every food I tried, I can find a better and slightly tastier version but a single place delivering and maintaining above average food quality over such a wide spectrum is rare. The ambience and environment was great. The place became super noisy later in the evening but it was so much fun dining out here. read more
8 months ago
Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: A good option in fidi/downtown. The extended review... Food: Khao Nar Ped - 3/5 - A good healthy portion of duck over rice. Taste was standard fare. Service: 3/5 - Friendly staff. Ambiance: 4/5 - A well decorated setting with ample seating. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Pretty standard fare. read more
LOVE this place!! It's honestly so rare to find Lao food that feels this high-quality and truly authentic. Everything we tried was packed with flavor. Their happy hour platter deal is such a steal, it comes with oysters, sausage, chicken wings, and calamari, and the cocktails are only $7 (beers even cheaper). Amazing value for how good the food is. The vibe is always lively, and the staff are consistently warm and friendly, which makes the whole experience even better. Pro tip: go with a group so you can try more of the menu. I also love that many dishes come with fresh leafy greens so you can wrap everything - it adds the perfect fresh crunch and makes the meal even more fun and delicious. Definitely one of my go-to spots for great food and good vibes! My favorite dishes are the platter, fried rice, crispy spring rolls with leafy greens, papaya salad, and so much more :) read more
I came with a friend on a weekend night on the later side and there were not many people inside. It's a nice environment right in FiDi, and the plates are beautifully decorated for sure -- but I unfortunately didn't really love the food, We got a coconut curry which had good flavor but the meat inside was a bit too sinewy and also it was small portion size-- we kind of finished it in a few bites. As you can see, the leaves take up half the plate. We also got a bamboo salad and was excited to try it but I honestly couldn't eat much of it, was actually very spicy and also the raw vegetables on the side wasn't the most appealing. I assume some other things on the menu are better but definitely wasn't our day. My friend and I both agreed that the service was friendly but the food was so-so and overpriced for the sizes read more
We came here on Friday night for dinner. We had a reservation, so we were seated pretty quickly. Service-wise, our server was very friendly and our food came out pretty quickly. The ambiance was lively and loved the decor. We ordered: - "Tang-Mo" Watermelon Peanut Salad - I was initially skeptical about the combination, but I ended up really liking this! The juiciness and slight sweetness of the watermelon, really played will with the sightly sour and flavorful sauce, which made it taste very good! - Garlic Wings - It was pretty good, crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside and flavor was good, but nothing too out of this world. - Khaw Kai Noodles - The noodles were delicious and after adding the sauce, it really set off the taste very well. The chicken was also delicious and flavorful. - Spicy Thai Basil Chicken - Flavor-wise, this was delicious, but when we got it, the dish was not very warm or very spicy, which was a bummer. Overall, we had a great time and will be back in the future to try more items from the menu! read more
1 month ago
It was at a 3 after they forgot our lao sausage order, but now a 2 after they have forgotten about our anchovy sundae for 20 minutes. Average food, average cocktails, high prices. $30 for a fried rice with only 3 chicken wings and only some green beans mixed in?? Very frustrating when we ordered the lao sausage after we had put in our order they said yes we can get that for you. Then we asked for dessert menu and server said yes we can get that for you and never got it for us! We had to ask a different server for the dessert menu which she handed over immediately. Regretfully we ordered the anchovy sundae and have been waiting since. We just checked in on it and she said the kitchen is busy. When i asked to cancel it she said let me check and just left! Terrible! I want to give it a one star now! read more
We came for lunch midday on a Friday and were sat instantly! The space inside is huge and the ceilings are so tall, it was the perfect place for a nicer lunch to catch up with coworkers. I was a little worried based on other reviews that the portions would be small for the price, but I was pleasantly surprised when our dishes came and the portions were MASSIVE! The rice dishes came with 2+ cups of rice and my Pad Mee Lao Prawns was enough for 2.5 meals. Flavor was great as well - nothing mind blowing but I was definitely happy with what I got. And on Fridays, they have happy hour all day. We didn't get anything off of the happy hour menu, but I would definitely try coming for happy hour next time. read more
Service was quick and efficient. Portions were quite small for the price. Chicken satay with peanut sauce was my favorite. Pineapple fried rice was delicious. The "Curry" wild duck did not taste anything like curry at all. It was more like wild duck with OIL. Mango sticky rice and shaved ice was good. We kind of wished there was more mango sticky rice than the shaved ice. read more
5 months ago
What a treat! Exceptional service! Not only did we get seated right away. As soon as we ordered, the food came out within a few minutes! Everything complemented each other. The place is beautiful with traditional Lao atmosphere. Rich vibrant colors. Full bar! Lots of amazing cocktails. Will def be back! read more
Service was friendly and efficient. Wait time after ordering was quick! Especially on a busy Friday night. The food was tasty and beware of spicy. Medium spicy was spicy for me. Ambiance is clean and busy. Fun spot after work. read more
The ambiance is beautiful and inviting. I love the decor and soft purple and pink lighting. The restaurant is great for groups as you can order large platters of the samples - trying a bit of everything whether meat or seafood. We ordered the Garden Fish - Crispy whole tilapia, Lao sausage, beef jerky, garlic chicken wings, peanut papaya salad paired with vermicelli, sticky rice, leafy greens and soft herbs. We also ordered the Original Lao Platter: fried chicken, larb duck Pakxe, "Tom Zaab" hot & spicy beef soup, Lao sausage, pad mee Lao paired with sticky rice and soft herbs. It was enough to feed six! Service was a little slow - you really have to get their attention because it's so busy. But they did a nice dessert presentation for my mom's birthday. Also try the Tom Yum Beer that was brewed in partnership with the restaurant! read more
13 days ago
Came here for lunch before catching a bus at the transit center next door. The restaurant is spacious, and the staff were quick and attentive. I ordered the noodles & chicken, and wasn't overly impressed. The noodles were soggy and I found there were too many bean sprouts in the dish. The flavors were also pretty flat, without much spice or variety. The prices were also on the higher side, even for SF. Definitely not a bad place, but I think the prices would turn me away from coming back. read more
28 days ago
1 year ago
This was my second time here for a weekend dinner and I got the following: (7/10) Thai tea - tall refreshing glass but I thought it was too sweet. (8.5/10) Tom Zaab - A very sour soup with beef and veggies that serves 2. I really liked it but be warned their mild is still pretty spicy. I ordered a side of rice. Lots of seating in the restaurant so we were sat right away but they also take reservations. One thing you will notice is the price, this place is pretty pricey but they have many options. Waiters were attentive, checked in often. Interior is very pretty as well. read more
1 month ago
8 months ago
A nice place near work! I've been here twice. love that they do sticky rice here obviously but still appreciated. got the pork chop and it was nicely marinated a bit salty. spring rolls were okay but unmemorable. love the vibes inside the decorations are pretty and I love the plates and bowls. read more
3 months ago
Was super tasty, popped over here for a work lunch while a bunch of us were in the office. Reservations were super easy! Service was 5 stars and food came out quick and tasty. read more
9 months ago
The food was amazing. We ordered a variety of apps and the bibimbap as the main, and everything was good, if not great. Vegetarian fresh rolls were the highlight. Watermelon salad was unique with a spicy kick. Chicken satay was a little dry and chewy - our least favorite- and the bibimbap was stunning. Service was pretty good, but could have been more attentive. Overall would definitely come back. read more
1 month ago
Came to LaoTable and had a really nice meal for Mom's birthday. We started by ordering the Garden Fish platter and supplemented it with noodles (me ka ti), the larm curry, and the sea & land. My favorite was probably the me ka ti noodles with the coconut peanut flavor combo. Having said that, I really liked the use of tendon in the curry and the garlic pork belly on the sea and land. The Lao sausage on the garden fish platter was also really tasty! After our meal, we obviously had to celebrate the birthday so we went with the (in)famous anchovy sundae. The staff also added a Thai tea ice cream with some crispy bits. The play on texture is very interesting on these desserts. And the anchovy? Ehh...! The savoriness, yes, but it does finish a bit fishy sometimes. I think this was probably my biggest downside for some of the dishes. Bits and pieces were unabashedly fishy like the papaya salad and the ice cream, on some bites. As for the showstopper fried tilapia; it smelled amazing when delivered but it was very dry upon drying to break it into smaller bites. Still we absolutely enjoyed the majority of the meal and I would definitely be open to returning. read more
11 months ago
Wow the food is good! The service is so fast and friendly and the decor is amazing!!! I highly recommend this place it's modern look with traditional tones and its unique. Definitely the whole package! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Food was so good the last time I went here, so I had to come back. I had the pineapple fried rice and the chicken tom yum soup last time, so of course I had to order those dishes x2. I also tried a new dish 'pad mee lao" which is basically rice noodles with prawns. The last time I had papaya salad, I had ordered a "Lao Garden" which came in a small portion. So, this time, I had to order it by itself. I love that it came with pork skin. The food here is absolutely amazing and a must try in SF. It's always crowded here, so it's a good sign that food here is good. read more
I love LaoTable! It can definitely be pricey but everything is good here. I usually get the garlic wings and spicy basil chicken rice or nam kao but decided to try something else. My friend and I still shared a happy hour garlic wings, khaw Kai noodles, Lao fried rice, and Lao sausage. The Lao sausage was yellow (which I've never seen before) and spicy, just the way I like it. The fried rice was super flavorful, I loved the runny fried egg on top. I wish we were able to sub it for another meat instead of fried chicken. The noodles definitely tasted like caramelized soy sauce. And reminded me of pad kee mao. The house sauce on the side definitely added more flavor but it was not spicy. And now looking at my picture, I just realized they forgot to include the fried chicken lol. Again, I wish we were able to sub for another meat but still good nothing less. The service on this particular day was excellent, but it did get busy a little bit when a big party showed up, which delayed my to go food. The space is big and the interior is beautiful. It can get packed and crowded. I always highly recommend this place. read more
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Is the menu for lunch and dinner the same, or does lunch have a smaller offering?
How busy on weekdays?
I went on a weekday and the place was not busy. If you have a large party I would recommend calling to make a reservation.
Is it easy to find parking?
There's a parking garage across the street in an alley.
Does Lao Table have Keto friendly options?
Absolutely! They have many meat/poultry dishes (over veggies, for example).
Is kids friendly?
There are no particular efforts from the restaurants to entertain kids. Most of the diners are adults. The food has a kick, which might be a little bit too spicy for kids.
How bad is the wait time for lunch on weekends?
If you make a reservation you are all set and it isn't hard to make one even the day before. Great restaurant!
Do they still have the $1.00 oyster happy hour?
Yes! Every Monday to Friday 16:30 to 19:00.
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