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    Nok’s Kitchen

    4.6 (804 reviews)
    ModerateLaotian
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Roti curry
    Steven U.

    I've been to many delicious restaurants...thankfully... I have also been to many restaurants that have great customer service But I have never been to a tasty restaurant where I've met my spirit animal. You may question this...but my spirit animal actually exists at Nok's Kitchen....Its Ricky! Know this... A friend took me to this restaurant on a Friday and the food was outstanding. I wanted to try it again because you know....results may vary. So I went back two days later to eat there again. I was expecting the same mediocre service we received on Friday, but no! We got Ricky! Not only did Ricky have grace and style, but embodied what I want from a server....a long lost friend that I am reconnecting with. Ricky's warmth and charm instantly put us in a good mood...and wow... so much knowledge of favorite dishes and 'off menu items' made for a fantastic blend of flavors Oh yeah...we also ate food...lol Over a two day period I had... Roti curry (twice) Fried pork belly (twice) Bbq mix combo (twice) Sticky rice (twice) Steak larb salad Crab and pork dumplings (secret menu) Pork cheek (one of Ricky's favorite) Papaya salad/noodles mixed together Nam wan taro (warm taro pudding dessert) Pandan mango sticky rice Ice cream Iced coffee All of it was delicious, and would have to be...for me to go back within a 48 hour period All the flavors are so intense and vibrant. You never really grasp how bright the flavors are until you try a bite of something, then try a bite of something else...and by then you realize you've eaten too much Even though this restaurant is not close by...this is now on a very short list of must eats. Thank you Ricky!

    Menu 18/20 - May 2026
    Nhue G.

    Nok's Kitchen is a Laotian restaurant with a variety of dishes on the menu. The menu items weren't extravagant, but felt like food for the soul. They made us feel warm, happy, and filling. Customer service was also really sweet. Our server, Ricky, was very friendly, personable, and down to earth. He was a delight to talk to and made us want to come back. * Rotti Curry 4/5 - This came with crispy and flaky pancakes topped with fried shallot sprinkles. The curry sauce was very flavorful with a nice coconut milk taste. * BBQ Mix Combo 4/5 - The star of the show was the spicy green sauce. It was medium spicy, and I think it had garlic, red chili pepper, and lemongrass. The chicken was 3.5/5: moist and juicy with crispy skin, but a bit bland. The beef was 4.5/5: it had a nice lemongrass flavor, though some pieces were less tender than others. The pork sausage was 4/5: made with pork and green onions, with a succulent texture and good flavor, but kinda on the fatty side. The rice had a chewy bite to it, a bit tough. * Oxtail Soup (Tom Hang Ngua) 4/5 - The oxtail was tender, but slightly chewy and not as "fall off the bone" tender as I would like. If it got simmered overnight or for a day, it would taste so good. The broth reminded me of pho broth, but with a spicy kick and a slightly different flavor profile. I liked it. Just be careful with the red chili pepper slices floating in the soup because they're very spicy! * Pandan Mango Sticky Rice 4/5 - The mango was nice and sweet. The sticky rice had a mild pandan flavor and sweetness with a slight bitter aftertaste. * Coconut Ice Cream 4/5 - This had a light coconut flavor with a tender sweetness. I wanted a more intense coconut taste, but this was still very refreshing.

    Rotti Curry
    Andy T.

    Nok's Kitchen was the dinner pick and I knew it was going to be a big dinner since I was really hungry! We got to the store close to around 7:00 pm. The store has a parking lot and was nearly packed when I went. After heading inside, we added ourselves to the waitlist and waited ~ 8 minutes for them to clear some tables. The table space felt a bit small for two people. Or maybe it's because we had a large order haha. The table was also pretty close to another group though. Their menu was pretty descriptive and had pictures, which helped us decide what to get. Combo 4 - BBQ Mix & Sticky Rice: Comes with pork sausage, wagyu ribeye skewer, and chicken thigh. There were two sauces provided - one was a sweet & sour and the other one was a spicy green. The spicy green one was my favorite since it had a nice kick to it! The sausage was okay while the skewer and chicken thigh stood out more. Overall, I liked the variety of the combo! Stirred Fried Egg Noodles: We got the noodles primarily as a dish to eat with the bbq mix and got it with fried tofu. This dish had a lot of flavor itself and did its job! It would be a great standalone dish. Rotti Curry: Was craving curry at the time and knew I had to get this! The curry was amazing! The rotti was nice and flaky; it was a bit greasy though. It hit the spot and was a nice amount for sharing. Mango Pandan Sticky Rice: This came out after we cleared our main dishes. It tasted really good and not too sweet. However, it didn't really have the Pandan flavor and tasted like a regular mango sticky rice. Overall, everything was solid! I'd come back to try other dishes here and recommend the ones I had already. American Express is accepted here.

    Khao Soi with chicken: Hearty and filling!
    Tiffany P.

    Welcome to Laotian flavortown, where every dish is a big hit! BBQ Mix Combo: A meat lover's dream. Tender wagyu beef, juicy chicken thighs, and flavorful pork sausage. Larb Ribeye: The ultimate meat salad! Perfectly cooked medium-rare ribeye tossed with bold herbs, spices, and crunchy veggies. Bright, punchy, and addictive. Roti Curry: Warm, comforting, and easy to devour. Khao Soi: Hearty and filling. What I loved most: they do not hold back on aromatics or seasoning. Everything is bold, fragrant, and generously portioned. Service was super fun, chatty, and genuinely friendly! Would 100% recommend checking this place out if you're craving big flavors and good vibes.

    #4 - BBQ Mix Plate
    Tracy D.

    Restaurant is located in a strip mall. We got here early so there was no wait. But you will wait because it definitely gets crowded. Understandably so. Amazing service. Our waiter was helpful and explained everything with so much detail. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and felt homely. As for the food--OMG. Delicious is an understatement. The food was beautifully presented. I wish we could have ordered more food but our tummies were so full. I can't wait to go back.

    Cucumber salad and Larb Ribeye Salad
    Cuong N.

    I recently had dinner here on a Wednesday evening and it was still full about an hour before closing. I was lucky enough to grab the last table by the door. But after ordering four dishes we quickly realized that the 2-person table was a bit of a tight squeeze. Luckily the table next to us finished and left so the waiter helped up combine the two tables to give us a little more wiggle room. It was my first time having Laos food and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was alot like Vietnamese and Thai food but with slightly different flavoring and spices. We ordered the Roti Curry, Cucumber salad, Larb Ribeye Salad and Lao Sausage Combo. My favorite was the Roti curry followed by the cucumber salad but all four were really closely ranked. There was not a dish I wouldn't considered repeating next time. The parking yesterday wasn't bad but I can see how if could be challenging during peak dinner time on weekends.

    Tina V.

    The vibes here are so fun and the food doesn't disappoint. Our waiter was super friendly, explained the specials they had and offered us great suggestions. Everything we got was amazing and so flavorful, especially all the meats. The sausage is a must try. Would definitely come back for the food and the vibes.

    Very appealing menu
    Jayson T.

    In the mood for Lao food? This place is the best for it. My go to spot whenever I'm in the mood for lau food. I'm so glad Nok moved to a bigger space! The decor and inside is so welcoming. The food here is amazing as always, fresh, well seasoned, and authentic. We always get the basik combo, papaya salad with salted crab, chicken combo and the mango dessert if we have space in our tummy haha. All the sauces are so unami flavor bomb and pair well with the dishes. They really put care in presenting the dish as well. On top of that the owner and staff are very nice. Come check them out!

    Raven R.

    I've never had laotian food and I'm kicking myself for not trying it sooner. The place is lovely and clean and ourserver Ricky is very nice. Expect a bit of a wait during weekends at peak mealtimes. We started with thai tea to drink and papaya salad. We got fried pork belly and the bbq combo for our mains. Finished the meal with mango coconut ice cream Thai Tea- Best thai tea I've had in my life! It was rich and creamy with a hint of seasalt caramel flavor. Nothing quite like it! Fried Pork Belly- The skin is crisp with a good amount of juicyness in the meat. It's marinated in lemongrass, garlic, and ginger so it's bursting with flavor. Papaya Salad- Shredded papaya is crisp and it has a sweet and tangy flavor with a good amount of heat. It's a good condiment to eat with the meat. Bbq Combo- It comes with chicken, sausage, and beef so you have quite the spread. The chicken is juicy and flavorful. Beef has a nice char and smokiness. Sausage is savory. Mango Coconut Ice Cream- Such a lovely way to finish the meal! The mango is sweet and juicy and provides a wonderful contrast against the creamy ice cream. A must try! Great experience overall!

    Birthday Boy
    Lina H.

    I was very happy to finally try this place out and they didn't disappoint. First, the service was phenomenal (and I don't use that word often). Their food was delicious except for the fried foods, they were a little on the greasy side. I loved their beef larb and the cucumber salad. They also have the grilled pork cheek that was so juicy. Thank you for the free ice-cream as a belated birthday to my 4 year-old, he loved it!

    Pork cheeks and papaya salad
    Candice V.

    Food was absolutely exquisite! It's my sister and I's first time trying Lao cuisine and it did not disappoint! Everything was perfectly seasoned! We had papaya salad, pork cheeks, and chicken curry noodle soup. All their dishes had bold, rich flavor. They were artfully and uniquely presented as well. The service was excellent! We ordered most of the dishes our server recommended. The food came right on time. The place had a vibrant and inviting ambiance. Our overall dining experience was perfect! Will definitely come back here for more!

    Larb Ribeye Salad, chicken Dried Noodles
    Bethany L.

    for the price, service, and taste, Nok's is one of the best in the area. total for a group of 5 came out to be 105$ and we barely finished everything! Our server was amazing and food came out quickly. Got the pad kapao, khao piak (lao chicken clear broth soup, surprising hit/table fav!), tum mak houng papaya salad, and larb rib eye salad. everything's great and there were too many options to pick from!

    Laila R.

    Had an amazing experience @ Nok's Kitchen, our worker was so sweet and helpful with recommendations. Had this on my radar and I'm glad I came! Got the papaya salad with cooked shrimp. So simple and fresh. The new pork belly was pretty mediocre and I don't think it's worth $20. chicken skewer (not pictured) was so juicy and not dry at all! Curry was a bit too sweet for our liking but glad we gave it a try. Pandan sticky mango rice was soooo good! Not too sweet either which is always a plus. Parking lot provided and the inside was so cute and clean.

    Papaya Salad ($14) and Nam Khao Crispy Rice Salad ($15) takeout. 1/24/2026

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    Hi! Where did you guys get your furniture especially the chairs?

    Is there more than one location? Pics show different buildings?

    Only one location. They moved from Westminster ave to Bolsa Ave

    Are they closed every Tuesday?

    Do they have vegan food?

    Most of their food will have hints of fish sauce, pork rinds, and/or meat loaf. Though you could ask to have these removed as their notable dishes like the Papaya Salad, Cucumber Salad and Crispy Rice Salad dishes.

    Can we make a reservation?

    The Lao sausage green sauce that it comes with is sooooooo good, do you guys sell it by itself? if not, you should really bottle it!!!

    They sell it in a jar for $8

    Are the frozen Lao sausages for sell at the restaurant?

    Hi yes I have them available

    How many tables and how many chairs do they have for outside dining?

    They have about 2-3 small tables that flank both sides of their restaurant.

    What dishes do they only serve on the weekends?

    Soup based dishes.

    Does this place accept debit/credit card?

    Yes, debit and credit cards are accepted

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    Vientiane Lao Thai

    4.2
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    1. The crispy rice was delicious, and I love the sauce that came with it! The beef jerky was also…read morewell-made! 2. The spot has chill casual vibes! The interior is cozy! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order! It was ready after 15 mins! 4. There is only indoor seatings! There are good number of tables! 5. Parking lot has a good number of spots! Street parking is also available! Note: There is a 4% additional fee for card transactions! Photo: Beef Jerky and Crispy Rice

    Solid Lao restaurant is Westminster! Mom and Pop vibes. I visited this restaurant with a friend…read moreduring the weekend and our experience here was pretty good. We shared a variety of dishes: -Papaya Salad: A Lao style papaya salad. Super flavorful, crisp, and fresh. Honestly great just eating it on its own. I also liked the raw crab in it which was nice to suck on. -Lao Sausage: Meaty and good. I liked how the flavor wasn't too strong and offputting. The sauce it came with was good, but a bit hard to dip in. This paired well with the sticky rice. -Crispy Fried Rice (Nam Kao Tod): Super unique dish! I liked folding the crispy rice with sour pork bits into the lettuce wraps which was fresh, crispy, and texture heaven. While the food was solid, I did think the prices were on the higher side for the area. It might be because of the ingredients if I had to take a guess. The service here was pretty good. They have ample parking spots in front of the restaurant in the lot.

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    Chada Thai

    Chada Thai

    4.3
    (549 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Thanks yelp for helping us find this place close to home…read more Clearly, we were very hungry as we ordered for enough for four people, but there was just two of us. The people in staff were very friendly. We met the owner there and she was super nice and shared her experience about her elephant café in Lake Forest. Here are my favorite foods in order. Tom Yum Chicken sautee Red curry Beef basil Pad see ew This place isn't busy. It is hard to compete against all the other restaurants in this little center. It is hidden behind the Fortune Mall, but I think once people start figuring out how authentic their food is, it may blow up, but I hope it is not a really saturated by all the other Vietnamese neighbors. Everything cost right around $100 including dessert which I think is All at really reasonable price points. Good luck we will be back.

    First time trying this spot and the food is pretty good here. We came in for dinner around 8pm and…read morethe server was very friendly and sweet. We notice she had the same mini trader joe bag and started talking to her about the next release drop coming soon. The interior is clean and roomy. It wasn't that busy that night, so we got seated quickly. We ordered the Pad Thai, Papaya Salad, and lastly the Tom Yum soup. We got spicy for all of them. If you don't, the flavor profile will not be hitting. Traditionally you gotta eat it spicy! The papaya salad was good and the Pad Thai noodles portion was pretty small for family style. My favorite dish was the Tom Yum for sure. It tastes very authentic and I love how they put a lot of mushroom in the soup. The spicy and savoriness was well balanced. If it's a little salty, eat it with rice. Makes a good combo! At the very end, we were very full and we had to Togo the soup. Would definitely come back again to try other dishes like the Crying Tiger and chicken curry.

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    Sweet Rice and Spice

    Sweet Rice and Spice

    4.6
    (76 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    stumbled across this place from an instagram video and was so surprised when i found out it was so…read moreclose to me and in a plaza i frequent quite often! it's a food stall in a market that has other food stalls and lots of tables and chairs to eat at. on a friday night, it was quite lively with older adults singing karaoke and friends and families sharing meals together. the stall must be ran by a family as the adorable kids were at the front initially but an older woman came out to help take our order and everyone was very sweet and explained what the dishes were. i came specifically for their khao piak sen and my goodness was i blown away with how hearty and delicious the soup was. it was a pretty generous portion too and came out piping hot! tender pieces of shredded chicken, thick dense udon like noodles and just a warming yet somewhat delicate but still very flavorful broth. my boyfriend ordered their pad ka pao i think it was and it was pretty much a stir fry beef with bell peppers, onions and came with white rice and a fried egg. another great dish with good seasoning! but i would absolutely come back for the soup again!

    Nam Kho - crispy rice is fire 5/5 Papaya salad 4/5 Lao…read morestyle If you are craving Lao food and wanted to test around the local restaurants, Sweet Rice and Spice is a mom and pop shop that offers authentic Lao food. Service is good. You can call in to order to go if you don't want to eat inside. The shop is inside a market along with other vendors.

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    Irrawaddy Taste of Burma

    Irrawaddy Taste of Burma

    4.6
    (877 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    This Burmese restaurant has been bookmarked forever and we finally got to try it. We visited during…read morea weekend dinner, and it wasn't too busy. The first thing that stood out to us was the incredibly friendly and attentive service. They were constantly checking in on us and made sure everything was to our liking. Onto the food, we ordered the tea leaf salad, samusas, and tea leaf lamb. Wow. Every dish was delicious! I'm usually not a fan of samosas because of how dense they are, but the samusas were perfect. They are wrapped in a fried and crispy shell and were so much lighter. The tea leaf salad was a must get as well. So many different textures between the pumpkin seeds, peanuts, and greens. The tea leaf lamb was suuuper tender and not gamey at all. The sauce was flavorful and perfectly coated the meat. This restaurant is a total gem and we cannot wait to come back!

    This cute little restaurant was such a surprise and delight !!!…read more I loved the menu , great variety for all people in a group !! I am not vegan but enjoy eating vegan foods , they have many great foods on their menu that qualify. My husband loves lamb and he enjoyed his selection very much . We got their famous tea leaf salad to share, and the falafel appetizer! Both excellent!! The service was great, explaining some foods that were new to us(our first time with Burmese cuisine) The decor was special also . As we were leaving I saw a musical instrument on their counter. So beautiful!!!! We will be going back !!!!

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