Kao Piak was super tasty! We were the only ones in the place and the owner was super friendly. read more

Louder Restaurant - Kao Piak - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

A really yummy restaurant overall! The papaya salad was so spicy beyond words. Everything else was delicious! It was just us the whole time we were dining so it was a bit awk but still something good to eat if you're in the neighborhood read more

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Nice homey spot! We went for an early dinner and only one other group was there, so it was very quiet, server was very nice and attentive. My partner and I are Lao/Thai so we were excited to try this place out. We ordered nam khao, mok pla, and chicken laab. The mok pla was the best - great flavor and tasted like home. The nam khao had good flavoring at baseline, but it wasn't mixed up great so the crunchy parts were in big chunks. Also it was super sour, wasn't a big fan of that. The laab was our least favorite - very soggy and not flavorful at all. Overall I liked the place and ambiance (loved the Thai music playing, great playlist!) and would come back, but maybe try other things on the menu. read more

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3.5 STARS I'm all for hood eats. Say what you will about the 'loin but they have some of the best mom and pop ethnic eats! It's not as bad as some make it out to be. Walking through (during the day), I get "Hi"s and *smiles* versus uncomfortable, weird stares in The Marina. I've had Louder bookmarked and finally had a chance to visit when we were nearby for HH. Less than a year young, Louder is a rebrand of Tycoon Thai that's been around for over a decade. Open for takeout, delivery, and indoor dining. M E N U Thai and Laotian Cuisine - Apps, salads, soups, curry, grilled meats, noodle + fried rice dishes, and desserts (roti, mango sticky rice, etc). Beer, wine, and soju available. F O O D * Super Teen Zap - Hot & Sour Chicken Feet Soup ($17): https://tinyurl.com/4n2ph5td Huge fan of this tom yum like soup with gelatinous chicken feet. Unfortunately, this rendition was a miss. The broth was very sour and not spicy, and could have benefited from stewing longer so the herbs and aromatics infused into the broth (tasted watered down). * Nam Kao Tod - Crispy Rice Ball Salad: Deep-fried rice ball mixed w/ ground pork (missing?), homemade special sauce ($17): https://tinyurl.com/mr2pej92 I had bookmarked Louder for this Laotian dish. Sadly, it too was a miss. The rice ball wasn't fried long enough so the rice from the inside was still cold while it was overly dressed with lime juice, making it too sour and some parts mushy. Looks like their spin is use of ground pork instead of fermented sausage but I couldn't detect any pork. * Pad See Ew - Thick noodle, Chinese broccoli, egg, black bean sauce ($16 + $3 shrimp): https://tinyurl.com/3y7wft7k Nice firm, shrimp with crisp broccoli + carrots and soft noodles. On the bland side tho. * Kor Mor Yang - Grilled Pork Shoulder ($17) + Sticky Rice ($4): https://tinyurl.com/28rcajah Best item we had, the pork shoulder was rich and juicy with a nice smoky flavor. Served with a salty, punchy nam jim jaew (tamarind, fish sauce, lime, chili, etc.) sauce. The chewy sticky rice was the perfect accompaniment, complementing the savoriness of the pork. S E R V I C E Friendly staff with prompt food service (not busy at the time) A M B I A N C E Casual and modern with traditional Thai baskets on the wall. There's about 6-7 tables, mix of regular and high tops. P A R K I N G Difficult street parking. Overall, I wish I had a better experience at Louder but it seems like we visited on an off day, where the flavors were unbalanced and/or execution was off. If I find myself in this part of the 'lion again, I would give them another shot. read more

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Kao Piak is good I love it If you like noodles, I recommend...kao piak And one more I will recommend is Super Teen Zap: Hot & Sour Chicken Feet Soup is so good read more

Louder Restaurant - Kao Piak - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came here because I was next to a hotel I was staying, and I wanted to meet out with some friends. It was all of our first time here, and I was rather surprised by how good everything was. We had the pad Thai, drunken doodle, Spicy basil, chicken, and a few other appetizers that referred delicious very friendly service, and it was very quiet when we were there. Definitely recommend. read more

Louder Restaurant - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for a birthday celebration. There were 3 adults and a three year old, so we had to be sure whatever restaurant we chose would be appropriate for the three year old. We figured with a name like "Louder", it *had* to be okay! Food was Southeast Asian, Laotian, Thai, Vietnamese, for the most part. We had the steamed tapioca balls that you wrap in lettuce before eating and the pad see ew. We also ordered soup (the baby's favorite food). Everything was good, not mind blowing good, but certainly good enough for a return visit if I'm around the area! read more

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We will never ever eat here again. A giant piece of PLASTIC cooked and melted on the moo yang. We take it back and she throws a fit because we asked for more rice because the rice we have now is cold due to having to go back to this restaurant to exchange for a plate of pork WITHOUT MELTED PLASTIC WRAP IN IT. 4 TO 5 INCHES OF PLASTIC WRAP. MELTED ON THE PORK. And Do not yell at my husband ma'am let alone in front of other customers. All around a terrible look for you. Sad part you just lost super loyal customers. We literally order from you once a week if not several times a week to support you and you couldn't even give us a small box of HOT rice. #23 Melted plastic wrap Moo Yang. read more

My family and I ate here two nights in a row. The food is just so delicious! We got pad thai each night and it's seriously our favorite. It's so flavorful with strong tamarind notes (I think I've described this enough with my previous reviews lol). We also ordered the Louder Clear Crispy Rolls, pineapple fried rice, sticky rice, and grilled chicken. The crispy rolls, though fried, actually provided lightness as it comes with large lettuce leaves and herbs. The pineapple fried rice was savory and I like how the rice was a bit sticky. The grilled chicken came with a sweet and sour sauce and a fish sauce. The waitress suggested we get sticky rice with it, and that was a good pairing. The sticky rice came in piping hot and it was comforting with the savory/smoky chicken. The Kao Piak was such a comforting dish. The broth was clear and thick due to the pork, and took on its flavor. The handmade noodles were thick with a bit of chewiness. The fried garlic chips were a nice surprise when I got it in my spoon. I didn't even know this was a soup - the menu just described it as a noodle dish. I'm not a soup person but I'm so glad it came this way. And the golden tofu was crispy on the outside and fluffy and airy on the inside. Service was fast and friendly as usual. The ambiance is super casual. The chairs for the regular tables are stools, so I think it really is meant for quick dining. The high tops are bar stools as well. But it's not like they're going to rush you out - I'm sure you can stay there longer if you want to order more food. Plus, with the TL the way that it is, you probably don't want to stay after it gets dark. I think Louder is one of the best restaurants in the TL and I can't wait to try more things off their menu. read more

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I was quite excited to hear that there is a new Isaan / Lao restaurant in downtown. There are many excellent Thai restaurants in SF but sorely lacking good Isaan / Lao in the city that are authentic, bold, pungent, funky and just be themselves. I thought this was going to be it, but no. I've had the spring rolls with peanut sauce (summer rolls) and tam mak hoong (som tam Lao/ Laotian papaya salad) first and then would try something else. But after those two, I changed my mind. I asked for the check, I paid, I walked out and will keep looking. read more

Louder Restaurant - Som Tum Lao - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow! I'm a Thai food lover but never really tried Laotian food. We had Thai Papaya Salad, Nam Kao with sausage and Sticky Rice. It was wonderful. Very nice people here too. When I get back home to Florida I will crave that Nam Kao. read more

Was excited to try a place that had Lao food in the city but it was not my style. Mok pla 4/5 - pretty close to what I normally have. Larb 2/5 - I'm not even sure I can call this Larb. The flavors were not right. Why were their big pieces of onions? Nam khao 2/5 - way too sour. The crispy rice balls were not crushed down to small pieces. Also big pieces of onions. read more

I'm in the neighborhood. The TL has a lot of gems and this spot is one of them! Here for my late night Thai cravings since they are opened to 10! Workers are friendly and the food is GOOD read more

Very nice Thai Restaurant. I try the tom yum soup. Service was great and cozy family restaurant. Place is clean.

Best place to get Kao Piak! Fast and friendly service. Asked about which condiments I wanted. Even warned me about spice levels. I grabbed and go so only review for food quality. Right in the tenderloin but inside is so cute :) Thanks! read more

This place is amazing and beyond authentic. As someone who grew up in a predominantly Hmong/Lao community, the food here is spectacular. Please give this place a try if you are in the area. I will be bringing all my friends and family here when they visit. read more

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Food is beyond delicious!!! Service was prompts and decoration was nice. Just be careful of your surroundings outside. Try visit before it gets dark read more

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Let's knock off early. Buy some shoes. Something lame like that. Well, I didn't get around to go shopping, with some friends after work today, as I had originally planned. Like Marcia Brady in "The Brady Bunch" something suddenly came up after work, that derailed my So Called Plans. ... So by the time I got my bad self home, around 8:30pm, I was in the mood for some Kao Pad Gai Tod- (fried rice with fried chicken) from Tendernob fave Louder. Amen. read more

Louder Restaurant - Fried chicken over Thai fried rice. - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hands down some of the best crab rangoons I have ever had, the service was amazing and the ambience inside was very modern. They even had a fun picture wall that all the Tik Tok girlies love! read more

Ordered pad Thai from this Laotian restaurant via Postmates and it was fresh and delicious! The portion size is generous as well. I'll definitely be ordering from this restaurant again! read more

Louder Restaurant - Pad Thai with pork - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious authentic Laotian food with great service and very reasonable price! Definitely worth a try if you happen to be around. read more

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A small Thai spot is probably one of my favorite spots while living downtown in SF. The vibe was good with Thai songs, ambience is really neatly and tidy. Had the wonderful variety authentic thai food menu with affordable. The staff were all friendly who constantly checked up on us to ensure we were good. I will definitely go back and strongly recommend. read more

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This Thai restaurant needs more love. We came here for lunch and it brought us back to life after a night out in the city. We were hungry, so we ordered many things, so we had a variety of food. Out of the many things we ordered the larb salad was the best. We also had some grilled pork, this weas my second favorite item we ordered. Honestly, everything was good so you cant go wrong here. The waitress was very friendly. Such a small spot in the city hopefully gets more foot traffic. I would highly recommend this spot even as a takeout spot. Absolutely good quality Thai food here that will get you through your day. read more

Recently known as Typhoon, Louder is good Thai food. Have tried appetizers, noodle and soup dishes. Tom yum and pad Tai are good . They are literally right next door to me (I can see their sign from my apartment). So I can tell that they do a lot more delivering than dining in. There are about 10 Thai Restaurants within 4 or 5 surrounding blocks, probably more... They don't have the Ped Sawan, red curry duck. Which is my favorite Thai dish, so that is a let down. Service is fast and pleasant but the decor and ambience is just so so. A nice place for lunch but not fine dining. There are much nicer places in the Richmond District for an evening dining experience. read more

Food is just fantastic. Try the wide variety of salads. Before, Ler Ros on Larkin was my favorite Thai place, but now it's Louder. read more

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Everything it's an an amazing experience I Get the Money Bags!!!!!! They are great! So amazing

Excellent Thai and Lao food. We loved everything we got. The service was wonderful, too. The location is decent--just outside the Tenderloin. Super enjoyable! read more

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The food was delicious! It came out fairly quickly and the restaurant was able to tweak some dishes for us without extra charge. The interior is cute, even though its location isn't the best. I would come here again! read more

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This is a sort of restaurant that I've seen more often lately: a Lao place that is starting to unmask. That is, one that would call itself Lao if doing so weren't such a huge risk with people not knowing the cuisine, but now Lao cuisine is getting its own section on the menu. And think about it. Louder. Lao-der. First, the inside is very clean and feels intimate with decor that tells you that the place is something the owners treasure and want to make amazing. I only got takeout but the service was quick and they went above and beyond to make sure the transaction was as smooth as possible. I got two things: the pad mee Louder and the nam kao tod. Both were ordered low spice level; I'm thinking that may have hurt the one dish severely and intend to go back when I don't have to get it toned down for somebody else. I say that since the pad mee struck me as pretty basic. The dish you'd get for the person who doesn't really want to try anything new. I was disappointed by that one. But then there was the nam kao tod. If I'd just gotten this I'd have gone straight for five stars. Vibrant, a variety of textures and flavors, and something you're probably not getting at too many other places. It's worth coming here just for that. But I'm certain it's worth coming here for other things too and I intend to come back since it feels like this place deserves that fifth star. read more

This is my 1st review ever, as I hope that this restaurant will stand the test of time. If you are looking for delicious Lao food in SF...Champa Garden has some competition. I've been looking for Lao food in SF for over 10 years. Usually I would have to drive out of the city (with my kids who don't eat Lao food), into Oakland, Alameda, or Richmond...or just wait and salivate until my mom or sister comes to visit. Lol! I can't wait to go back and try more of their Lao dishes. Great Service, the gal instantly knew I was Lao due to the dishes I ordered. Just hope one day SF can clean up the streets of the TL, because they do have great restaurants in that area. And they have Beer Lao! 1. Mok Pla - just like my mom makes, except without the bones...so even better! Lol! 2. Tum Chicken Feet (not sure what the Lao/Thai name is) - melt off the bone 3. Fried Pork Ribs - delicious lemon grassy flavor 4. Crispy Fried Pork Rolls - I usually don't order, but had to get something for the kids. Authentic with herbs and dipping sauce. 5. Lao Sausages - spicy and herbaceous read more

I visited for the first time since they transitioned to the new Thai-Loa style. The food was truly authentic and delicious. I had a wonderful experience, and everything was so so goood. My favorites included the Special Mix Papaya (Tum-Hlao), which was the best I've ever had, along with the crispy roll salad, crispy rice salad, and Mok-pla. The owner is super nice, too. I'll definitely be recommending this place to my friends and family! I'm eager to explore more dishes here and will definitely come back. read more

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Best food!! Eat here and you will not regret it! I spent 2 months traveling in Thailand and Laos and this food was like stepping back into my time there. read more

Lauder restaurant is the best place to eat the price reasonable. Good quality service. I love to go there eat when I have time. Highly recommend. Deep fried eggs roll and papaya salad and mango for dessert. Yummy read more

Good customer service. Server was nice. Order papaya, beef pho, calamari, fried spring roll, and fried banana with coconut ice cream. The best dish was the beef pho! So yummy. It was perfect broth. Not too thick and not too salty. Perfect amount of meat as well. I can add condiments but I didn't since I savor the papaya and didn't want to eat too much sodium lols. Everything was delicious. I will be back. read more

Food was really good. Price was decent. Atmosphere is decent. Food cane out fast enough. Small place has good bales and a bar to eat at.

The food was beyond salty. We requested that it not be salty, but every dish was very salty. It seemed the cook did not care about our request. read more

Don't mistake this for yet another southeast-Asian restaurant. The flavors of the coconut fish and the crab salad were unique. The grilled pork was tender and the stir-fry noodles had a nice texture. Worth coming back for even though this place is in the middle of a rough area of town. read more

I usually love spicy food but the food was so spicy I couldn't eat it. I kept tearing up and had to throw away most of my dish unfortunately. read more

Great Esan and Thai food. Give them a try. I still love their Pad Thai and Lao's style papaya salad.

Authentic Thai food! My girlfriend is Thai and loves it. Some of my favorites are TomKa and Pad Kee Mau with beef, spicy of course. Enjoy!