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Come by with a few friends for dinner. Upon entering you're immediately greated with a hefty wave of fish sauce. For those with sensitive nose, I'd be wary, but for me, it was a sign of a good meal. We ordered a few things but I only remember to take two photos. -thai tea -bbq mix -salmon larb -pad thai -thai tea came in a very large cup. It was solid, but wish it was a little stronger in taste as it was a bit too milky for me. -bbq mix plated came with a few different skewers and some sticky rice. The beef and sausage skewers were my personal favorite for flavor and tenderness. It comes with some fish sauces that really enhanced and complimented the flavors. -salmon larb was my least favorite of the order. I wished it had a stronger flavor. It was probably made to order and therefore the flavors didn't have time to marinate into the fish. Perhaps a different protein for large nextime. -pad thai was very delicious. Noodles were a bit soft so it just broke when I tried to eat. Flavors were on point. Sweet and tangy combo that tasted really well with the protein and veggies.
Ricky and the entire staff are genuinely the most sweetest people I've ever had the pleasure of encountering. I was hiking a trail on Fairview earlier and decided "since I'm in the neighborhood for Veit and Pho, one can't really depart w/o having authentic Veit food??" As a LA native so for those who know this is quite a drive lol I killed time during rush hour and got hungry as well. Was yelping nearby places and came across this Lao spot gem! In LA it's rare to NONE that Lao food spots are a thing? So I HAD to eat here. I came in and was immediately greeted so kindly by Ricky. He seated me and had such a genuine warm energy to him. Loved all the traditional hanging lanterns too! Gave it a real homey and cute traditional vibe. I got the Thum Udon Noodles (Lao style w/ blue crab and many chilies. It was sooo delicious wishes Thum noodles was more a thing here in the States. Also tried Beer Lao my first time and it was light and refreshing! Def really good! Anyone deciding if they should drop by this spot DO IT! It's so good and service was 10 stars! Tysm Ricky for making my experience so amazing!
Nook Kitchen Lao Soul Food -- 6/10 I'd give Nook Kitchen Lao Soul Food a 6/10 overall. The food was good and had a lot of flavor, but there were a few things that kept it from being a higher rating for me. We ordered the oxtail soup, which was okay. The broth was good and flavorful, but it wasn't my favorite dish of the meal. The papaya salad with four peppers was really good! It was pretty spicy, but also very flavorful. If you like your papaya salad spicy, this definitely had a good kick. We also ordered the BBQ mix plate with sticky rice, which came with Lao sausage, grilled chicken, and beef skewers. As a Lao person, I'm already familiar with Lao sausage, so I knew that was going to be good . The grilled chicken was okay, but I personally liked the beef skewers more. You could really taste the lemongrass, and they had a nice grilled flavor. The sticky rice was a smaller, shareable portion. I also got the Khao Piek Sen, which is a Lao chicken noodle soup with thick, chewy noodles. This was probably my favorite dish! The broth had a really nice chicken aroma, and you could taste all the herbs they used. It was flavorful and comforting without being too heavy. For the wait, they do have a waitlist, so once you pull into the parking lot, you can go inside and check in. When we went, it wasn't too busy and we waited around 20 minutes, which wasn't bad. One thing to know is that the kitchen closes around 2:30 PM and reopens later in the evening. Our server did let us know ahead of time that we needed to close out our tab before the kitchen closed, but we were still welcome to stay and finish eating. I completely understand why they do this, but having to pay before we were finished made the end of the meal feel a little rushed. Overall, the experience wasn't bad, and there were definitely some dishes I enjoyed. The Khao Piek Sen and papaya salad were my favorites, and I'm glad we gave the place a try. 6/10 for me.
Tried Nok's Kitchen for the first time and it was amazing! It's tucked away from the main road inside the plaza they're a part of and once you walk through their doors, their decorations and ambience feel really cozy. Parking was plenty and easy in their plaza. All of their staff are attentive and welcoming; they make you feel like you're ordering from family! We wanted to try the Pun Pa and the server recommended we pair it with the Papaya Salad and Pork Jowl. The dishes paired really well and tasted amazing! We decided to add the salted crab with the Papaya Salad and it was def worth adding. The Pun Pa was light and flavorful with all the herbs and sauce it comes with. The Pork Jowl was cooked to perfection and the Papaya Salad helped cut through the fat with its sauce and crunch. We can't wait to try more from their menu and definitely recommend it for anyone to try their authentic flavors!
food: finding good lao food in oc is quite difficult. THIS was such a good find. the portions r huge and everything was delicious. normally when places say their spice is spicy, it's not actually spicy. however here, PERFECT SPICE LEVELS. they mean it when they say it's spicy. service: our server was so sweet and patient. ambiance: good amount of seating. i will say there is no ac, so that mixed with the spice had my friends and i SWEATING
Doc had eaten in and done take out orders before. We actually ate our lunch in the car driving south. Two more hours on the road before we reach our destination. Doc had Lao sausage plate and I had dried noodles with chicken.
Nok's Kitchen gave me an authentic, welcoming introduction to Lao soul food where every dish felt like its own experience. The whole fried tilapia looked intimidating at first, but underneath the crispy exterior was incredibly tender, flaky white meat. The soup was served over an open flame right at the table to keep it piping hot, while the Lao sausage was easily one of the biggest standouts of the meal. Knowing the owner was known for that sausage before opening the restaurant made it even more special, because you could really taste the history and care behind the recipe.
We came here for lunch and it was yummy! We ordered family style - Fried Tofu, Roti Curry, Lemongrass Chicken Wings, Lao Sausage Combo, Nam Khao, Stir Fried Broccoli and Kua Mee Sen Yai. Overall, flavors were good. Our favorites were the Roti Curry (so flakey and delicious), Lao Sausage Combo and Nam Khao (crispy rice salad). I would skip the Lemongrass Chicken Wings and Kua Mee Sen Yai next time as those were just average.
My husband and I came here on a random Monday at 7:30pm and the place was bustling! I was craving sausage but Lao style (kinda hard to find here in the OC). We were met with the owner and his wife who were taking orders, and serving food, rushing all over the place to get orders. I can tell this seems like a small mom and pop establishment. I assumed it may take a while to be seated and have food bc it seemed that busy but we were seated quickly, ordered in a timely manner and the food even came out at the perfect time. Despite the rush, we were served on time and with respect We ordered the Lao sausage, ribeye laab (very spicy), roti, and the coconut juice. The plating is very authentic to Thai/Lao style which I loved. The food is 10/10. It's soo good we brought our parents here!! Because they were out of the coconut icecream, the owner gave us free Pandan mango sticky rice! This place reminds me of home. I am Hmong so a lot of Lao style food reminds me of Hmong food. I'm happy to find this place and will be coming here often!!!
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!
This place is super yummy with a great ambiance and service! Our server was super sweet and provided us lots of recommendations of delicious dishes. The texture of the chicken sticky rice dish is great and the flavors of the pork were so yummy! I definitely need to come back to try more of the menu!
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.
3 months ago
Best Lao food in socal hands down! Im all the way from San Diego but go here almost weekly. The owner is super friendly and takes time to talk to all the customers. The bbq here is amazing!!!!! If I had to choose my last meal on earth this place would definitely be 1 of my choices! Lol *can't remember what dish I posted here but I believe it was pork belly and a side of Lao sausage. read more
1 month ago
I love Lao cuisine, especially their papaya salad, so I was very excited to try this restaurant for the first time. Everything seemed good at first and I love the convenience that you can order online via their own mobile app. I ordered 3 items via the app. Arrived and asked for my foods. When the waiter handed me my order, my hunch kicked in right away because I could feel the bag is definitely lighter for the 3 items I got. I asked "is that everything?" Which the waiter assured me "yes." I went to my car and good thing I opened the bag and checked before driving home. They missed one item which is Tom Saap Pork Rib $19.00 (the most expensive out of the 3). I came back and ended up having to wait for the kitchen to finally start making my soup. The waiter was nice and asked of I wanted a drink because of the wait which I said "no, I'm ok." After getting the soup, I finally got home thinking it was over, maybe they were very busy today and mistakes happen, but when I opened my papaya salad and realized they forgot my $3 add-on of salted crab. After all the hassles I've been through, I was feeling extra petty so I called them back and asked for my $3 refund which they offered I can let them know and get my salted crab the next time I order LOL. To say I was mad would be an understatement. It's crazy that the waiters/people I spoke to today didn't care to address my frustration nor acknowledge their mistakes (or maybe it is a cultural thing?!) I gave 2 stars because the foods were good 9/10 but customer service was negative 10. Not sure if I want to give it a second try. Definitely check your items before leaving! - Edit: the owner returned my call and acknowledged the issue with their kitchen which they will be working on. Updated to 4/5. read more
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. read more
This place was super busy and we had to wait over 45min to be seated, but the waiters were really nice. One issue would be the menu on the back where the drinks are located, only 1 drink was eligible to read, which was Lao coffee. Pork belly 5/5 -soooo crispy, I loved it Spare ribs 5/5 Bbq mix combo 4/5 -beef was kinda chewy Lao coffee 4/5 -suuuuper strong but yummy Rotti curry 4/5 -delicious but wished curry sauce was thicker read more
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! read more
mind literally blown by the food!! it was my first time trying laotian food and it was so good here. favorite of the night was definitely the night market squid (texture was so bouncy and the grilled taste was immaculate, especially paired with the sauce). the pandan mango sticky rice was also very addicting. I felt like I could've had at least 3 more servings of it! soup base had depth and the popcorn chicken had flavorful seasoning. staff were also incredibly nice and patient! they recommended us menu items and made friendly convo :) would highly recommend and come again read more
5 months ago
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! read more
2 months ago
This was my first time at Nok's kitchen and I will definitely be back! (Closed on Mondays) I got the bbq mix plate, Khao Piak, papaya salad, and sticky rice. Everything was so good and spicy, which I love. One of the best papaya salads I've had out here in SoCal. Service was so quick and so attentive! The parking lot is a bit tight but the inside of the restaurant is spacious and has such cool decorations. Definitely check them out & I can't wait to go back! read more
5 months ago
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! read more
The service is good. The inside is nice and clean. The food was ok, not the greatest. The Khao Soi was lacking in every way. The flavor was not the best, not deep enough. The dry noodle was very stale and not crunchy at all. The chicken is too tough. The BBQ mix plate, only thing ok was the sausage. That was good and enjoyable, not overpowering in anyway. Not dried or anything. It was just right. The Roti was probably the best thing. Why? Probably cause it's fried! Those crispy layered anything, breads.. are usually good. Only downside, heavily greasy and oily. All in all, it's decent food, but not great and not return-worthy. read more
This place had been on my bookmarks for a while, and we finally decided it was time to try it. We stopped by on a Friday night and were seated right away. It's a cute restaurant with minimalist decor. Our server was very friendly, shared the specials for the evening, and gave some great recommendations since it was our first visit. We ordered: Hoi Jor (Crab Dumpling) Pho Lao Beef (No Greens, No Tomato) #4 BBQ Mix Plate (Medium) Crispy Rice Salad (Add Peanuts) Mokpa Everything was delicious and full of flavor! The only items that were just okay for us were the pho and the BBQ mix plate -- both the chicken and beef were a bit dry. But we loved everything else. The Hoi Jor had a generous amount of crab and was perfectly crispy. The Crispy Rice Salad was so addictive -- we couldn't stop eating it even though we were already full. The Mokpa was also super tasty. We can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu! read more
Nok's kitchen was so good. I'm so happy we ended up here for a quick lunch in the area. My favorite was the vermicelli noodle salad. It was so refreshing and so flavorful. My second favorite was the larb rib eye. Delicious and spicy! 3rd was the pad kapao. Ground pork with egg and rice. Super flavorful and love the basil. Oxtail soup was demolished before I could even get a good photo. From the BBQ mix, the sausage was the best item. Love that it came with the sticky rice. Roti with curry was good but I think the other dishes were better. Fried rice was pretty mild compared to the rest of the food so probably wouldn't get that again. Would absolutely come back. It wasn't crowded at opening on a Saturday. Service was tentative and friendly. Small parking lot. read more
9 days ago
I don't know what to say BUT the food is so darn good and authentic to the point where I and my husband come here at least once a week unless we're away for out of town. Service is so great and very friendly. The restaurant vibe is so nice and makes you feeling like being in different country! read more
2 months ago
I drive all the way from Los Angeles just to eat here! From the warm, amazing customer service to the delicious food that's freshly made, everything is worth the drive. read more
2 months ago
Love Nok's Kitchen! The food is always delicious and full of flavor. My favorite is always the Nam Khao Tod crispy, flavorful, fresh, and so addictive! Everything we ordered was really good, and the Lao sausage was delicious too. Definitely one of my favorite spots for Lao food. Highly recommend! read more
11 months ago
I've had this place bookmarked for so long, and I am happy I got around to checking it out. Nok's Kitchen was expectedly busy on a Saturday night; we ended up waiting about half an hour to be seated. (The entrance to the parking lot can be easily missed, and the lot is a little tight, but nothing to really stress over.) FOOD: Everything I had was super delicious. Fair warning to expect that asking for something to be spicy will actually be really spicy! My friends and I got the medium-level spice, and I was admittedly fighting for my life. Khao Soi (5/5) - Probably one of the best khao sois I've ever had. Wonderfully creamy and decadent broth, which was a great relief from the spice I endured from other dishes. Pad Kapao with Egg (4/5) - Delicious. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the ground meat was well-seasoned. I'm biased because I really like Thai basil flavors. Tum Mak Houng (Papaya Salad) (3.5/5) - This rating was slightly on the lower side, but it was all our fault because we ordered way spicier than we could handle. I remember it tasting great until all I felt was pain from the spice. (I swear I can handle spice pretty well too.) SERVICE (6/5): The service was the star of the show. Super personable, friendly, and attentive. Everyone was inviting and had such wonderful vibes. One of my friends doesn't eat pork, so they were kind enough to separate the pork components of the papaya salad into another dish. TLDR// Nok's Kitchen is definitely a restaurant I would return to, but I'll be a little more cautious about the spice level I can handle. Thumbs up to the food here. Two thumbs up to the phenomenal service! read more
2 months ago
I love Nok's when I want to eat Laos food that I'm too lazy to cook at home I can always count on the Larb Salmon, Papaya Salad (extra stinky), Lao Sausage, and sticky rice to hit the spot when I'm craving Laos food. This time around we didn't order much but I also love getting the crispy pork and the mango sticky rice here too when we have more people! Service is always nice and quick which I appreciate. Overall I always have a great experience eating at Nok's Kitchen. read more
2 months ago
I went here again, and the male server recognized me. He was so glad to see me again and I was too. I told him and another female server about my previous issue and he understood right away. read more
1 year ago
We followed the GPS and it took us to the building behind which had no connection path. It's the next drive way over. So be sure to turn into the plaza when you see the yellow signage. It's a corner unit below ATC tax service. This place serves Lao food with a hint of Vietnamese influence from the staff. You'l see it in certain dish like the papaya salad. Everything playing on the tv screen was also in Vietnamese. We had 5 adults and 2 kids. We ordered family style to share: -Roti curry: the bread is used to dip into the curry sauce and it's so good. -Khao soi w crispy pork - this was a noodle soup dish with egg noodle in a creamy curry broth w chicken, crispy noodles and crispy onions. Generous on the meats. -Papaya salad- medium spice level with chicharron. -BBQ mix combo-came with chicken, sausage, chicken, cucumber snd sticky rice -Fried pork belly-was like popcorn chicken but pork belly and you could taste the oozing fattiness. Crab fried rice - it's their signature rice and plenty of real crab chunks. The sauce with this was spicy. My favorite dishes were khao soi and crab fried rice. read more
7 months ago
2 months ago
Good place to go. Food is tasty, service is very nice. Clean and well design. Will come here many times. Food is in cute plates. Love the way they put food on my dish. Meticulous! read more
We were really pumped for this place which is why we didn't mind having to wait. It's so so busy but the line moved much quicker than we thought (to the extent that we drove 5 minutes away to a different restaurant and were texted our table out of nowhere was ready). As far as the food, we are always interested in Laotian cuisine. On the more sour side but not overwhelmingly so. One of the dishes we ordered we ordered to be super spicy and it ended up being very manageable (still sweat though). Grabbed the khao bun sin, tom saap (the allegedly spicy dish), and the larb. Always love larb and this was actually less spicy than I was anticipating/hoping. The tom saap was my favorite and was the most sour in such a well-balanced way. We had also orderd roti but the waiter forgot to add this (offered us a free tea as a result), but it was fine as we didn't need it. The mechanistics of the place (ordering, who is the waiter, seating where, etc.) are a little haphazard but the presentation of the food is delicious. There's a good amount of parking which I always appreciate. I don't know if I necessarily need to come back but we certainly enjoyed this experience and I would recommend not being overwhelmed by the wait time provided. read more
We visited Nok's kitchen on a Friday evening and were lucky, as shortly after we arrived (at around 5:30pm), the place became packed and there was quite a long line outside. Always a good sign if a place is popular! We went for the BBQ Mix Plate, the papaya salad, the Tom Saap Pork Rib, and the Nightmarket Squid, as well as the Taro for dessert. The highlight for us was the squid, which was perfectly grilled and had a nice bite to it. Also, the taro was excellent. Presentation was top notch for all their dishes and service was friendly and attentive. read more
6 months ago
The service here was top noch. Everything here is delicious and we loved everything that we got. The roti curry wad really good! Their bbq combo was also really delicious. read more
Been her several times, food is always good. I love the friendly staff and how attentive they are. I usually like to try different things on the menu. We ordered the chicken curry with noodles, pad kapao with egg, beef jerky and fried pork ? I didn't order that but it was so good! Everything was delish! So good my mom placed an order to go for the pork dish and pad kapao. This is my go to for laos food. read more
As usual- delicious flavorful food. Great attentive customer service. They are busy with lots of customers but they pay attention to all the tables with refilling water, getting napkins, or ordering more food. Clean packed restaurant but they make it work with compact space. read more
7 months ago
So yummy! Had this place bookmarked for so long and finally got to give it a try. The papaya salad was by far my favorite thing in the menu, along with the pork cheek. Sticky rice with meat and spicy papaya salad, what could possibly beat that. I also had the bbq combo, noodles and khao soi. The noodles personally didn't really stand out but delicious nonetheless. Will definitely be back!!! 10/10 read more
We came on a weekend night and it was a bit busy but the wait wasn't too bad. We got the khao soi, nam khao (crispy rice salad), and pork rib tom saap. Everything was very flavorful. The crispy rice salad and pork rib soup were outstanding and the khao soi was okay, nothing too special or different from others I have tried. The meat fell off the bone for the soup and I really enjoyed the sourness of the soup. The crispy rice was savoring but refreshing. read more
Had a really great experience today for a weekend lunch! Came around noon and waited around 30-40 minutes for a table of 4. What we ordered: -Rotti Curry: Pretty good! I enjoyed the flakiness of the rotti. I would say compared to other places, their rotti is more on the sturdy, crispy pancake side as opposed to flakey/puffy, tear-apart kind. I loved the crispy shallots they sprinkled on top. As for the curry dip, it appears less viscous than other varieties at Malaysian/Indonesian restaurants and the flavor here is lighter and a bit more coconut-forward. -BBQ Mix Combo: Presented on a really cute woven tray. Comes with chicken thigh, wagyu skewer, and their famous Lao sausage (which I would agree is the best item out of the three). I think it's good to be able to try all three items but next time I come back, I think I would just order the sausage combo. Chicken was fine, I enjoyed the char on the skin and wagyu was okay, just happened to be more dry than the other two meats. Comes with a side of sticky rice which was also in an adorable woven container. There were two sauces included: a sweet and sour and a lemon-grass based green sauce which was our family's favorite. It was just a tad spicy and as someone who doesn't like too strong of a lemongrass flavor, I still really enjoyed it. -Khao Soi: I enjoyed this dish, especially with the hit of lime. We got it with chicken and I thought the broth was perfect. I didn't care too much for the crispy noodles at the top as it became stale pretty quickly but the regular noodles in the dish were cooked well. -Tom Saap: Similar to a classic tom yum. My family liked that this wasn't as sour as some thai restaurants occasionally make. It was well balanced and had a fair kick, not very spicy. Has mushrooms and your choice of protein. We opted for shrimp which was great! -Kua Mee Sen Yai: Lovely dry, flat rice noodle dish, similar to a Pad See Ew. Good char flavor and seasoned well. We got it with shrimp but I don't think you can go wrong with this one. Classic and great when paired with their chili oil. -Pandan Mango Sticky Rice: Mangos were ripe, good portion and sticky rice was done well with the pandan coconut sauce. Pandan flavor was light and complimented the dish. Great way to end the meal. The restaurant and parking: I was told by a family member this is their second location which is much bigger and is better equipped to handle larger parties. The tall, male staff member was very kind, he apologized for the wait during the lunch rush which I honestly didn't think was that bad. He told us the restaurant was getting more publicity after being on social media which we were happy to hear! The restaurant itself was clean and well managed. Parking is pretty plentiful though it can get parked up fairly quickly at peak times. There are additional spots in the back which is helpful. Overall: Good menu options and personable staff! Would definitely come back. read more
Placed a phone order to Nok's Kitchen and food was ready in 15 minutes. I ordered the bbq mixed plate ($24) which came with 3 different types of meat, sticky rice, and sliced cucumbers. I also got the spicy papaya salad ($14) which came with a bag of peanuts on the side. Pros: -free small shared parking lot -clean, modern, space- most tables were filled around 2:35pm. -absolutely delicious food! Cons: -none Overall, excellent place to get some yummy food. read more
7 months ago
I swear I made a review here before don't know what happened but glad to see it still got my collection of pictures to add how many times I came back. I do love the service they are very attentive and kind. I love the lard and the taste is unique I like it. The place got a good crowd going and with chill feel. read more
I loved the ambiance in this restaurant - very cool decor and way they presented the food. All the servers there were SO nice and able to make recommendations. Was only able to order a few items but everything was really tasty. My favorite was the spicy green sauce that came with the chicken thigh skewers! Definitely plan to come back to try more things! read more
I've gone to Nok's Kitchen many times ever since they opened at the old location. This new location on Bolsa is a nice upgrade with lots of spaces. Everytime I go to Nok's, I always feel like I get treated at someone's house. Everyone is SUPER friendly, that's still an understatement. I always get the usual classic dishes like Fried Pork Belly, Fried Chicken Wings, Sausage and Steak skewers, Nam Khao, and Tom Saap then end with Mango Sticky Rice. They got some new dishes from my last visit as well. To all of my visits so far, I don't think I've ever had a bad experience at all, not even mid. Every single dish is so so good and flavorful. They take every dish seriously with good quality control. And when they said it's spicy, they really mean it. I've never had a single dish that I didn't like. Everything is just special, and the portion is big too. There's no doubt that this is my favorite Laotian restaurant as I've gone so many times. Might be my favorite restaurant overall in OC. Will continue to support Nok's. I can't recommend this place enough. read more
$25 but so worth it! The fish was perfectly cooked with the right amount of seasoning, crispy skin non queasy, juicy and served still piping hot. You can see the steam/heat as you tear off the flesh for that first delicious lettuce wrap dipped into a savory sauce. Definitely worth the 1 hour drive for this dish alone. Will try mok pa on my next visit. Will be back! Attentive, friendly service was a plus. Clean casual ambiance. read more
1 year ago
Alright so first off. This place was super accommodating and the staff was so nice. I was part of that one group that trickled in with 30 minutes-ish till closing and last call was ending in 5 minutes to follow. They sat us down and took our order and we were off to the races. I would recommend the a family style dinner experience so you can try all the tasty items they have. They do have items where it is a meal you can have to yourself. My party ordered a total of 5 items -Larb Rib Eye -Khao Soi -Lemon Grass Chicken Wings -Tom Saap "Pork Ribs Soup" -Bbq Mix Combo plate with mango sticky rice (chicken n beef skewers It was a good amount of food and we all felt relatively satisfied. I think the winners of tonight for me were the Khao Soi & the Lemon grass chicken wings. It was a textural flavor bomb combination that kept me wanting to have another bite. It had a good amount of heat which is adjustable to your liking. The one thing I feel I could've omitted was the larb dish. Not that it wasn't good it's just the other dishes out shined it. Im also used to getting a good bed of rice. If I could also adjust one thing is to swap the rib eye for the ground meat. I think the rib eye itself was good but it wasn't as complimentary as I thought it would be. I do also want to show my appreciation on letting us stay past closing time just to finish our meal. Despite us rushing to finish, they assured us it wasn't a problem. My takeaway is that the food is delicious, especially since I don't have Laotian food often so it was a treat. The service was nice. read more
had nok's saved for years now and finally got to try it the other night. the restaurant is a casual spot and on a friday evening it was pretty packed, but wait was 5 minutes max still. service was also extremely welcoming and nice and super helpful for our first time. as for the food and drinks, everything was so good. we definitely ordered a lot for just the two of us, but it was so hard not to want to try everything on the menu. to start we got their larb salmon with medium spice, and warning their medium spice is actually pretty spicy (which i love), but it was such a refreshing savory dish; i just wish it came with the prawn chips like shown in the menu pictures. we also got their rotti curry which was good as well, the rotti didn't taste like cooking oil, which a lot of places do, and it was super crispy and went well with the seasoned curry but the curry is a little more watery than other traditional curries. our server also recommended the fried pork cheek, which was on a secret menu, showed us a picture too on his phone which helped and they did not disappoint. super tender, fatty pieces of meat that paired well the accompanying sauce. as for entrees, i got the khao piak, which they unfortunately use udon noodles here, but broth was super flavorful and chicken was super tender still (i do just enjoy the traditional khao piak noodles more than udon however). my boyfriend ordered their bbq mix combo which came with an assortment of different grilled meats, sticky rice, and different sauces and all the meats were smokey and tender and we really enjoyed the green sauce with it. as for desserts, everything was delicious as well. mangoes were ripe and sweet and the coconut ice cream went really well with the pandan sticky rice and mangoes. i would love to come back again read more
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9361 Bolsa Ave
Ste 108
Westminster, CA 92683
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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.
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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.
Does this place accept debit/credit card?
Yes, debit and credit cards are accepted
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