Since I am visiting the city, I wanted to check out a hot spot- which it was. Didn't really check out the actual yelp reviews but the photos were great. Food - we ordered the egg roll appetizer, the dish was $13, but the egg rolls tasted similar to what I can find for much cheaper at my local Chinese fast food place or at the freezer in a grocer. Don't get me wrong - these were good and it came with fresh lettuce, but the lettuce was the only thing that was fresh. Pad Thai - though that's not what it's called. Their version of it was pretty good. It was a nice portion for about $17. Crying tiger steak - we ordered it even though we knew the price was steep -$37. It came out sliced with a few veggies and sticky rice. Overall nice dish, steak was cooked to order. And the sauce in the side was great, I am not a fan of sticky rice so I didn't eat it - but again over priced - at least in my opinion My husband had the beer and I had the Pineapple Millionaire- both were decent Customer service was okay - our server was great at recommending us dishes Overall nice spot - but too expensive for my liking. But this is the city after all read more

Had a great experience. Kids loved the place too. Verr tasty food and friendly service. read more

LaoTable - Skewer - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

My bf took me here for dinner and I didn't know what to expect but it was so good!!! When I first walked in, it was pretty busy and the decor is modern. We were seated right away since we had a reservation. They had an extensive menu with so many great options. So many things I wanted to try so I will definitely be back. However, it is on the pricey side. We went with the grilled squid, steak, fried pork belly, and finished off with dessert. I probably could've done without the fried pork belly, it was just alright for me. We ordered dessert thinking it was just the mango sticky rice but it also came with mango shaved ice! The mango flavor was fresh and not too sweet, which I prefer. Unfortunately we didn't finish it. But overall, a must try place if you like Lao/Thai food. read more

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There good is good, huh quality and we'll presented but it's definitely pricey. I'll come back for the happy hour though. It seems somewhat reasonable. read more

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Great HH! We had $1 oysters. Hubby said they were some of the best he's had. We started with 8 and ended up ordering 8 more. We also tried the wings. They were good but more like a piece of "fried chicken" rather than a wing. That sounds weird! but they were super crispy and didn't have sauce on them. Overall, a good experience and good food so I'd go back! read more

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A really lovely, elegant, affordable, delicious lunch option in this area of SF where lunch dining can be like a competitive sport. There are lines everywhere, suited people and business casual people streaming out of every doorway. I was able to book a spot for my family via Yelp and we waltzed in past the line and relaxed. The waiter was kind about our allergy situation and the vegetarian dishes we shared were excellent. The room is spacious, well designed and relaxing even when buzzing. We were able to order and eat and pay quickly, and left feeling well fed and well taken care of. I'd happily return when in town. read more

Excellent spot for a mix of southeast Asian cuisine. The emphasis on Lao dishes, but there are also some dishes from Vietnam and Thailand on the menu. Presentation is so colorful and even the plating feels somehow both modern yet classic. The food is subtle, tasty, and filling. We ordered a noodle dish with coconut chicken curry and tofu with eggplant. The staff super friendly and the hosts greet you with a Wai (slight bow and hands pressed together). About $15 to $20 per dish with a few delicacies on the upper 20's and 30's on the bottom of the back page of the menu. I want to come back again immediately. Places gets packed even during a weeknight. Definitely hard to park around here as it is ose to Mission and 2nd. Worth it! read more

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Very good ambience. Quick service. Food was just amazing. Well seasoned, well cooked food. We ordered the Laotian fried rice and beef pad kha was entrees and did not repent. It was just super tasty. Definitely coming again!! read more

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First of all, I am so glad there an opportunity here for FIDI workers to experience Lao food. I have been here twice, and both times I ordered thum mak hoong. Both times they gave me Thai style, no crab, no padaek. Makes me wonder if they still serve it authentic style, or if there has been a miscommunication between the kitchen staff? I looked at all the "thum mak hoong" photos from 2018 and they don't look crabby at all! What happened!? Also ordered the sai oua (Lao sausage), served more like Thai style with peanut and ginger. It was not spicy, but it wasn't bad. All in all, everything was just A-OK. Would come back again because it's close to work. read more

Great Thai & Lao food. Very warm and chic atmosphere with beautiful painted plates and bamboo. The food was very delicious! read more

LaoTable - Egg rolls with lettuce, rice and fresh basil. - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lovely and palatable food presentations. All food that we ordered are perfectly cooked and approved by our taste buds. Its perfect SF place to celebrate birthdays or any occasions. Their Interior lighting and decor looks very elegant giving the customer a good vibes though it still feels cold dining inside for month of April bringing warm jacket is a must. Here in SF you cant never trust what the weather will be. Staff are well accomodating to their customer but just make sure to get their attention with your needs because they can be busy with other customers too. Over all satisfied tummy here. Recommended to go in their happy hour 5pm-7pm. read more

I can't say enough good things about Lao Table. I haven't been in the Bay Area for long, but this is one of my favorite restaurants in SF. The pineapple drink was so delicious. We had lamb chops, Kobe beef and ribs. the meat was so perfect. I can't wait to go back!! read more

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Good food but not good service. Had the chicken satay to start which was very tasty and the chicken noodle dish for main which was nice. Shane about the service read more

Super pretty location and nice staff. But the food is just not good and super pricy at that. We got some calamari appetizer that was not only rubbery but parts were so rubbery that they were inedible. I've never had hanger steak that was so chewy - I don't actually know how you can ruin hanger steak so badly. And the larb was just meh. $66 for the 3. Two stars for atmosphere. read more

LaoTable - Made The calamari look like lobster, but taste like a car tire - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had a great experience at restaurant here. Really great food, service and atmosphere and great for families with little ones. Employees are always very friendly, rates are affordable and the place is always neat. Enjoyed the food and place very much. read more

LaoTable - Red chicken curry - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came in after having drinks. Staff was polite and helpful. Tried the papaya salad. Good but a little over spicy. Also tried the Pho Duck. Surprising good and the noodles springy; just the texture I like. I understand this is SF, but on the pricey side; nonetheless, I will probably be back if I am in the neighborhood. read more

Great food and super nice vibe. Lao Table offers a great dinner spot for friends and family get together. The location is very accessible from Montgomery BART station - about five minutes walk. Decor is nice and is fairly crowded but not to the extent that you would give up waiting right away. If you come in a larger group, better reserve with Yelp first. The food is beautifully presented and delicious. I am not sure how much percent is really authentic Laotian food but the food definitely stands out from other mediocre Thai restaurants. The calamari is tender and flavorful. Pork neck salad is spiceful and pork neck is super tender, full of umami and juicy. The duck rice is decent - though the portion is a little bit small and it doesn't come with many pieces of duck meat. The highlight is definitely the dessert - coconut ice cream in a young coconut with banana leaf wrapped sweet sticky rice. The hot sweet sticky rice blends so well with the cold and refreshing coconut ice cream - perfect combination. The portion HUGE with the entire coconut stuffed with rich ice cream. Don't forget to scrap the wall of the young coconut to get the tender coconut meat. The light but refreshing taste of it balances perfectly with the sweet sticky rice and the ice cream. The dessert itself definitely bumped the overall rating fr 3.5 to 4. The service is also decent and responsive and servers are all very nice and considerate. Definitely will come back for another meal if I'm in the area! read more

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I went for dinner to Lao Table with a friend and we found the service friendly and helpful, the ambience contemporary, and the food excellent. We split 3 dishes which proved more than enough food for 2 hungry guys. First was the bamboo salad which was a combination of the most unusual flavors, at least for us and they blended perfectly. Fresh dill, basil, cilantro, and mint along with carrot and squash slices and lettuce. I never had bamboo before and have no idea how it was cooked but I would gladly order it again. A little spicy and I found that just right. Next came Tom kah (soup) with chicken and that too was excellent and plenty for both of us. The main dish was the lamb curry and it's one of the best curries I've ever had. It came with a small bowl of sweet vegetables like cucumber, red onion, etc. I will definitely be back and thought my friend should take his wife here for a great evening. Considering the south of market, downtown location, they might do a good lunch too. Pleasantly surprised to find this kind of cool restaurant in this location. read more

My reservations was at 12 PM. And we finished eating by 12:40 PM. The service was very fast, place was clean, food was excellent. Check out the garden fish meal definitely worth the money. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance, service and especially food here! Had a great experience here. The restaurant has colorful loincloth walls and high ceilings with ambient bells. Servers were extremely friendly, helpful and prompt. Check in with us to see how we were doing. The most important thing about the food is holy - moly this was AMAZING!!! We ordered Papaya Salad (Lao style) was tasty and a lot of sides. Tomahawk steak is pretty big but good for sharing and perfect cook, served with grilled sticky rice and "Jaew", the flavor was everything I wanted and so much more. and more interesting menus that I want to try next time. Can't wait to come back. read more

Great Thai spot in the city. Specially in core SOMA. It isn't far from work for me so I've found myself here after work for dinner catch ups a few time and have always enjoyed. I'm a big fan of pineapple fried rice and they do it well! They also had great pad Thai and red curry (tried my friends). It's a beautiful spot, bright and elegantly designed and decorated. Not a massive restaurant so expect a small wait during peak hours, but overall it's worth it. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

Great food. Great atmosphere. Actually vegetarian friendly. Waiter asked about eggs and fish sauce when taking my order which is pretty rare. Definitely coming back here. Recommend the khaw kai noodles. read more

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Food was amazing, however the wait was a little long. For some reason they don't have chopsticks as a standard option. We had the pork belly, which was great. Also the spring roll appetizer was great. You dip it in sauce and wrap it in lettuce. 5 star food. 3 star attention. read more

Beautiful trendy looking restaurant, BUT the absolute WORST pho I've had ever! The broth was like water! There was no hoisin sauce or chili sauce, just siracha to add flavor. For $20!!! There should be some flavor! Now maybe this is different when you dine in, but this was terrible. And a waste of money! read more

As rich as San Francisco cuisine scene is, we've been missing a great Laotian restaurant, and this might just be it! Attentive staff, intensely flavorful food, well presented cocktails. The menu was so overwhelming with choices, a Laotian food noob like me needed guidance in ordering. Loved the crispy sticky rice salad, especially because I don't eat salad and it came with a few leaves of lettuce. 10/10 would recommend. Tom Yum tastes like it should, expect it to be on the sour side with a little kick. Me Ka Ti was too sweet for me, texture was good though. F-Lao'r, the mezcal cocktail was also a bit too sweet, not very balanced. I'd come back. read more

Prices slightly higher in the $$ range (around $15-$25) but the food was good and nicely presented. Service was also good and the place had a nice ambiance. I had the Mok Seabass which, if you are familiar with Malaysia/Singapore/Indonesian cuisine, is very similar to Otak Otak. It was delicious although I did think it was on the pricey side ($25) for the portion I received. Overall i liked the place and will return to try other dishes! read more

LaoTable - Mok Seabass (similar to Otak otak) - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Beautiful restaurant with great ambiance, great food and great service. Kitty, Restaurant Manager was so gracious, courteous and professional. She made sure our group was taken cared well. All the food we ordered from appetizers to the main dishes and the drinks were so good and impeccable presentation. The Banana Blossom Salad was super good! Actually, all the orders we made are so good. The service was very pleasant and attentive. I was so impressed that I will surely come back soon. read more

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Really big restaurant with food service. Love how many different food options they have here. Food is really delicious and visually appealing. The duck dish here is really good and the Lao sausage is quite interesting. read more

Flavorful foods!! Great Service!! I love their pork belly, melts in your mouth! Serving size is very generous and the food presentations are superb! Walking distance from Bart, paid parking garages close by. Used Yelp to make reservations. Beautiful restaurant. Group friendly. They have a bar too. Will definitely come back for more. read more

LaoTable - Kurobuta Pork Belly - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

2nd time here and although this is 100% treat yo self type lunch (price wise) it's kind of turning into a guilty pleasure... I'm less and less likely to actually go and sit at a restaurant for lunch, but I feel like I need to more! The entrance is a little unassuming but once you open the door the place is huge. Even though it's been busy both times I didn't feel crammed. My favorite dish so far is the Om Chicken. It's a clear broth curry! Super flavorful and like having a really hearty broth. Definitely ordering this again next time. The sausage app is good too. I'm wanting to try one of the fish dishes next time. Delish. read more

My boyfriend and I came here in a weeknight and surprisingly it wasn't too busy and we got seated immediately. What we got: 1) Crispy sticky rice salad: lots of herbs and a ton of flavor--we got exactly what we expected and I'd totally get this again. Those of you who are willing to try something new--get this! (fermented pork sausage can sound scary to some!) 2) Khaw Kai Noodles: we liked this dish as well, but didn't feel like it was anything special (it tasted similar to pad kee mao) Overall, we'd definitely come here again! Loved the flavors--a lot of herbs were familiar to us (commonly used in SE Asian food) and made it that much more enoyable for us. Service was attentive and friendly--we'll be back! read more

Right in the heart of financial district so expect to pay premium for Lao foods. This is not authentic Lao food per se but it's good enough. Customer service is great! Place is clean and nicely decorated. Food is quite pricey for the obvious reason. We ordered the following dishes: Crispy sticky rice salad. It's a nice dish that is served with Roman salad. Although I prefer to have this dish at another restaurant in Oakland. Scallops: a plate of 5 overly season scallops. The scallops was cooked just right however I find this dish a bit over seasoned. Definitely have to eat it with rice. Sea bass: cooked with curry banana leaves. This dished was over cooked and very dry. If you know anything about sea bass it's hard to over cook this fish yet dry. Not recommended. Pad Thai shrimps: dish was good. Steaks: perfectly cooked and love the seasoning. Highly recommend this dish. Pork belly: we opted for the sticky rice as our side dish. The combo was Fantastic! Dish is very flavorful. Must try! Papaya salads: this dish was alright. I prefer the Thai style. Calamari: not your typical American calamari. It's a whole squid served fillet with a dipping sauce. Highly recommended. They serve fresh young coconut and they have full bar. read more

Vibes were nice and staff was accommodating and presentation of food was beautiful. However food was not very spicy and tasted okay. Definitely have tasted better Thai restaurants. read more

LaoTable - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love the ambiance of this restaurant. I just feel that some server should smile more and be more welcoming.

Beautiful atmosphere, great service despite the fact that I was tricked into ordering an $80 steak (although it was delicious), beautiful plating, and most importantly delicious food! I highly recommend the crispy rice salad. Although portions are small, everything was packed with flavor. The huge Thai ice tea was also a fun touch, and the grass jelly made it unique. read more

Great atmosphere and great food! Definitely will be coming back to try more delicious food

Yikes! Can't believe this place has 4 stars! I found that despite being extremely pricy, the food was actually lower quality than Lao/Thai food I've had at other places for lower prices. Also the service was spotty. As just one example, we were not brought our check even after it was clear that we were finished, and after asking for our check it took 5+ minutes for it to be brought to us. Finally, this place is SUPER noisy. Don't expect to be able to hear your companions well, especially if they are soft speakers. + 1 star for the decor, which was fab. read more

This is a great place to grab a quick reservation the week of for a team lunch. Moo Ping (pork skewers) usually ends up in our appetizers order. For my entree, I go with either the "Khaw Khai" noodles or the Garlic Pepper Pork. The latter is definitely a favorite, while the former reminds me a lot of the Thai Pad See Ew. The prices are on the higher end, but the portions have been pretty substantial for me. read more

This place has not disappointed yet! Recently came here for a birthday lunch with coworkers. We made a note on our reservation that we were a bit rushed because we had a meeting. Our food came out promptly with plenty of time to spare to socialize. Our table of 6 ordered so much food, but it was all delish! - Crispy Spring Rolls - Vegetarian Spicy Eggplant - Vegetarian Red Curry - Basil Chicken - Pad Mee Lao Prawns Noodle - Kurobuta Pork Belly - Vegetarian Fried Rice One other item I love there that we did not order is the Crispy Sticky Rice Salad. Authentic flavors, fresh vegetables, elegantly prepared and plated, and so good I ate the leftovers for the next two days. It is not the cheapest, but a great restaurant to splurge on once in a while. I promise it's worth it. read more

This is debatably one of the best Laotian/Thai places in the City!! Tucked away in the FiDi, it's unassuming but as soon as you step in you're treated like a friend and it feels like a true vibe. The ambience inside makes it feel like you're on vacation at a side street, loud, fun restaurant in Phuket. Super cool. Taja was our server and she hooked us up big time! The food was out of this world, and the drinks even better. Presentation, quality and taste all superior!! For sure coming back here and recommending!! Thanks, Lao Table!! read more