Enjoying authentic Laotian food at Vientiane Cafe. Living in the Bay Area has its perks & this is…read moreone of them. This cafe seems to be mostly women operated from the waitress' & chef & preparation crew. I appreciate the nicely decorated & remolded interior. This setting gives a nice warm & inviting atmosphere. Appetizer: #6 Sai Ooa(1 Lao sausage) $5.50- grilled pork, garlic,onion,lemongrass,Thai chili & lemon leaves. By popular consensus we orders this & we were not disappointed. Although to me it felt like it was fried not grilled, nonetheless still addictively delicious. #9 Nam Khao $14.95 deep fried rice bits w/mixed gd.pork,coconut,gd , fermented pork, cilantro, gd.onion in a special sauce then they serve it w/a basket full of lettuce leaves & cilant Orders: -Mok Pa $9 (steamed fish)-catfish nugget, lemongrass, dill,onion,garlic,egg,kaffir leaves w/Lao sauce cooked in a leaf. This dish is easily eaten w/a spoon bc it is very soft & scoopable. I thought this paired better w/the lettuce leaf & cilantro. This was a very aromatic lemongrass & kaffir leaf infused dish. I really enjoyed it. Dessert: -Fried Banana w/Ice Cream $7.50- the perfectly fried banana without a mushy interior was addictively delicious & to balance the warmth of the banana you can dip it in vanilla ice cream. Absolutely worth the treat! Look forward to returning to a clean, modern, family run restaurant in Oakland. With so many new dishes I've never seen, it was hard to choose

place is just ok and busy during lunch time. staffs and service are just ok. will say the foods…read morelike home foods and taste: * tum tang: it is just ok. i expect more cucumber even though it is shredded and will say prefer having hard texture of cucumber * angel wings: it is mediocre but sauce tends to sweet * lad nah: it is just ok but sauce is a bit salty for my taste buds overall, taste is just ok and prices are average. three stars at this time...

Came here on a Sunday night. Loved the fact that they don't close too early…read more We ordered the Pad Thai with beef, Garlic Noodles with duck, and Thai tea. The Pad Thai was good overall. It had a nice sweet and savory flavor. The tamarind sauce was not too sweet and the noodles were cooked nicely. The vegetables had a nice crunchy texture. The dish came with tofu which was firm and nicely seasoned. The beef was a bit chewy, but still enjoyable. Great to have the lime wedge to neutralize the flavors. The Garlic Noodles were very good. Loved the chew of the noodles. The garlic sauce was very tasty. The vegetables were cooked wonderfully and had a nice crunchy texture. The duck was delicious. The garlic sauce paired well with the duck meat. Loved that the duck skin added to the umami flavor. It was a very enjoyable dish. The Thai tea was sweet and quite refreshing. Great start to our meal and great way to wash down our dinner. Service was excellent. Our server was very friendly and helpful during our dining experience. She made sure we had a pleasant visit. Our food was served on time with little wait. Ambiance was nice. Loved the decor of the place. Nice to see the outline of Thailand on the wall of the restaurant. The place was well maintained and clean. Nice and quiet setting with some other patrons. Very enjoyable experience here. Would love to visit again and try other dishes. Thank you very much.

Quality/Quantity - Mushrooms Pops - 6 stars!!! OMG, I will…read moreget this every time I am here. I am tricking myself that I am eating healthy, lol. Pad See Ew - Add beef for $1. Overall good. Tom Yum - Added noodles. This was better than expected as I am not a soup person. Fried Chicken & Crispy Pork - Overall okay, not sure if I would order this again. Just not my preference. Ambiance - Looks very similar to all the previous businesses. This location changes owners/businesses frequently... A huge unused space in the back of the restaurant. See pictures. Shared restrooms. Need code, see picture. Open 7 days a week - See their website for specific hours. Yelp hours are NOT accurate. Street parking and it was very busy this evening, so we had to park a few blocks away. Service - Good. Price - $71.77, a little expensive for what we got. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since June of 2025.

In Nenas Kitchen opened 3 months ago in Aloha Club's front kitchen facing FruitVale Ave…read more Not much decor besides food signage. Ordering & kitchen is in front section as one enters. Outside is the vast patio where there's plenty of seating. Background Music audible in patio. Ordered. Pd. Food brought to table in 15ish minutes. Offerings (Cambodian): Kathiew Beef Noodle Soup, sides, drinks, sides, appetizers, rice & noodles (chow fun/mein). Entrees not all listed in appropriate category. Slurps: Katthiew Beef Noodle Soup with Cambodian noodles (20) -broth hot, taste a distillation of meat flavas, veggies & native spices. -beef rib bone had lotsa juicy tender meats unlike the Viet version which had moist bland meat. -fatty beef briskets globs tasty for those who enjoy it but may be not be for everyone. -Cambodian noodles rectangular, slightly larger than Viet pho noodles. Smaller noods better. -also present were 2 lg whole prawns with heads, 2 halves of beef meatballs. Shrimps heads added flava as did carrots, red onions, green onions & cilantro. Toppings: bean sprouts & lime squeeze. *very tasty & satisfying meal. Couldn't finish broth as it had plentiful melted beef brisket fats. Sips: signature honey lemon tea (5) -squelching, sweet & tart.

My friend and I visited this charming restaurant after a long day at Oakland Pride. The interior is…read morecozy and compact, perfect for ordering, while the outdoor seating offers ample space. We received our numbers, and the friendly owner, Chef Nena promptly brought out our food out to us. I opted for the Kathiew with egg noodles, while my friend chose the Cambodian noodles. To complement my meal, I indulged in a refreshing virgin strawberry mojito, which was bursting with fruity flavors. The soup was a delightful surprise, featuring a medley of meats noodles, veggies and spices, accompanied by an array of condiments like chili oil, fish sauce, and hoisin. I highly recommend this place if you find yourself in the area.

New Monkey Thai opened a month ago in the recently closed Monkey Thai Restaurant and Bar space…read more Infrastructure similar, tables and menus changed. 2 flatscreens: 1 sports, 1 kids programing Arrived, quickly & courteously seated. Ordered off the lunch specials menu. Food came 10 minutes later. Offerings (Thai): noodles, noodle soup, appetizers, Drinks, fried rice, desserts, drinks, sides, grills, curries, stir fries, Northern, Southern, Central, Isan, salads, Bites: Spicy Eggplant lunch special (19.99) -green tea sugar free had a fragrant taste. Great! -fresh mix green salad with tomato section & carrot shreds. Minimal dressing. Ok. -2 dollar sized fried fish cake with savory notes. Sweet & sour cucumber dipping sauce. Good. -brown rice: fresh, nutty, non sticky. great! -spicy eggplant slightly spicy. Had slight watery savory sauce. Green & Red bell peppers, button mushrooms, onions, slightly chewy moist pork pieces (not an issue). Pretty good. *had slight sodium? Aftertaste. 4ish stars semi-worthy. Service: good Quality: fresh ingredients. Cooked to order. Quantity: reasonable.

FOOD (4/5) flavorful dishes, colorful presentations, great…read moremenu, average portions and prices. shared two dishes between two people: Fried Calamari $14 crispy batter, big pieces of squid (rings only, no tentacles), served with dipping sauce and small side salad. Khao Soi $24 tender chicken, rich flavorful curry, tasty noodles. a little shy on the chicken serving. SERVICE (5/5) friendly staff, promptly greeted and checked on throughout dinner. food was served quickly too. AMBIANCE (4/5) comfortable, clean, and spacious with ample parking available.

Nice little dining space, excellent vegetarian choices…read more Attentive staff Good assortment of chilies at the table

I've intended to check out WaWa Thai for some time now, whenever I stop in at the Food Mill (which…read moreis right next door). Finally, my son and I met for lunch here and am I ever glad we did. First of all, the restaurant itself might look like a hole in the wall from the outside, but, don't be fooled! Stepping inside, I found a bright and cheery (about 5 table?) dining room with a small additional alcove room where a couple of tables were filled with ladies who lunch. The hostess/wait person was so friendly and welcoming, bringing us a nice cold bottle of water right away. Then, the menu. We went with the lunch specials. II ordered the classic pad Thai with shrimp. The shrimp (about 4) were plump and not overcooked, the rest of the items that we all know from a traditional pad Thai were all fresh, the plate well composed. A real winner. The special included a side so we both had the Tom Kha with chicken. It did not disappoint, what with a savory coconut broth, and red onion balanced off the mushrooms, lemon grass, galangal. The chicken was generously portioned. My son had the pad se ew with pork belly. This dish also was a standout, with crispy edged pork belly and tender meat being the star of the show. The flat noodles also had a nice chewy, neither underdone nor overdone but just right. It was laced with a soy sauce and some sweetness running in the background. We also had a crisp salad with a balanced dressing (sweet and sour tasting). All for $15.99 (that's the base price, shrimp and pork belly are extra). We will definitely go back to try the curries. The drunken noodles and the roti also beckon.

I haven't been to Phnom Penh is YEARS!!! I've only been to the Oakland one but I was in Alameda for…read morea tournament so after the last game, we came here for an early dinner. My son loves trying new foods. The service was good. The people were cordial and polite. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated with Cambodian art work. I like the menus which had photographs of the dishes with a corresponding number so you know what menu item is pictured. We ordered and the food came out pretty quickly. We ordered: - Noum Kreap Jean: These egg rolls are crispier than Chinese egg rolls. The filling was good. - Trei Chap Chean Turk Chhou-Aim: Their fried pompano fish with ground pork and a delicious ginger sauce. I enjoyed this dish. - Sachkor Cha Ktis: Beef and spinach in a peanut sauce. It doesn't look pretty but it's definitely tasty! I love the peanut butter sauce. - Cha Kathiw: Very similar to Thailand's Pad Thai noodles. - Bonkea Cha Jee: The way they cooked the green beans was perfection! - Chicken Fried Rice I'd love to come back and try more dishes!

I've been going to the Oakland location for a while, and while I was in Alameda with friends, we…read moredecided to try this location too. I was really happy to learn the owners are brothers and also speak Teochew. Definitely glad to support their business. We had a group of about 8 and ordered a lot, including the spicy papaya salad with chicken (#109), the deep fried pompano topped with ground pork and sauce (#638), fried calamari (#113), beef skewers (#319), stuffed boneless chicken wings (#528), shrimp fried rice (#948), and fried banana with ice cream for dessert. Everything was seriously delicious. The stuffed boneless chicken wings are still one of my all time favorites and something I always order when I come here. The staff and owners were incredibly friendly and kept checking in to make sure our group was well taken care of. Great food, great hospitality, and a place I'm always happy to support. Highly recommend!!

This place was lively at 7pm on a Sunday! The staff was very kind and helpful by giving us…read morerecommendations. We order the Nam Khao and it tastes amazing! We order the papaya salad platter and you have choices of types of proteins. We got pork belly, Lao sausage and chicken wings. Everything was very delicious! This is a nice place for family dinner or just to enjoy good food! Portions are big so it's worth going with a group!

Came in for lunch with some friends a few weeks ago and the food an service were so good I came…read moreback. Again, I ordered the Pad Mak Kuer (eggplant with veggies) and I add beef. Now I usually get this eggplant dish when eating Thai but I have to admit...it's REALLY really good here! Super flavorful, a good amount of meat and the yummy sauce. Ughh...so good! We also ordered the Pad Thai, again, another delicious dish. I'm already planning my next visit.

First Star- Great Atmosphere 2nd Star - Amazing and genuine…read moredishes 3rd Star - Great service and an attention to detail that makes it feel so homey 4th Star - Icon of Laurel Village and has been a great spot to go to since I was a kid 5th Star - I will definitely come back over and over again for as long as possible

Oakland got some good good food! I came here for dinner with a buddy who lives in the area. He…read morerecommended this spot and dam was it good. I got the beef skewer and totally recommend it. 10/10 the flavor was on point and just the right amount of tender and juiciness. Their version of pad thai was great as well. But man... I just can't forget about the skewer. I came back the next day to buy 2 skewers for takeout lol Highly recommend for some solid Cambodian food in area!!