I will absolutely drive from Blue Springs for this place without hesitation. Pho La La does not…read moremiss. The Vietnamese coffee is INSANE (in the best way) like strong, sweet, life-altering, I think about it later kind of good. I always get the vermicelli bowl and it's massive. Like...two meals if you have self-control (I do not). The pork is perfectly crispy and it's just an umami bomb the whole way through. Every bite hits. Also their online ordering is stupid easy, which I appreciate when I'm already mentally committed to eating everything in sight. Anyway, 10/10 worth the drive to Lee's Summit. I'm already planning my next trip

I've been wanting to try their Pho. Tonight we decided to come here for dinner. It's a small…read morerestaurant and there were a few tables open. After we got seated, waitress came to take our order. I ordered their medium size combo pho which consist of meat, chicken and meatball. My friend ordered teriyaki chicken. Drinks is self-serve and so is their condiments station. Their Pho is okay, just mediocre. Although service was good, I most likely won't be back. Nothing too spectacular about the place and I don't like the self-service on drinks and condiments.

Food : Everything we ordered tasted great. Pho, vermicelli, banh mi, viet coffee, egg roll, and…read morespring roll. Portions are moderate sizes. Pho only comes in one size but very tasty broth. My only critique would be small details. For example the Egg rolls are rolled weirdly. Tasted good but a little oily. For the vermicelli bowl if they cut the egg rolls and meat into smaller edible pieces that would be helpful. Service: Great service. The owner came and talked to us and educated us on the history of the business. He and the server were very friendly. Ambiance : Very chill and typical Viet restaurant vibes. Love that Excelsior has more asian cuisine. Will be back for sure.

Excellent place to eat! The owner was so kind and explained the menu perfectly! We loved the pho…read moreand the curry. Unique taste that will make me come back soon! Thank you for the great atmosphere and good conversation! Try this place! the coffee was a unique experience as well!

This is such a nice authentic Vietnamese restaurant. We went during lunch which is always a nice…read moreexperience. The food came out pretty quickly and with such a great taste! We got Vietnamese iced coffees, crab rangoons, spring rolls, and pho. The pho I had was rich in flavor for the broth. You can tell it was boiled for awhile. The noodles were cooked perfectly! Not soggy at all and had a good bite to them. The veggies were nice and crisp too! Crab rangoons, I have no ill words for them. Just a standard rangoon that was well made. Not oily at all. Their peanut sauce that went with the spring rolls was thicker than the places that I am used to. I must say I actually prefer this locations peanut sauce over the ones I have had in my home state. 10/10! Will come again.

We stopped by the new Vietnam Cafe in Overland Park for lunch, and wow--it was busy! The line…read morestretched outside the door, so definitely come with a little patience. The staff was doing the best they could to keep up with the crowd, and everyone was friendly and courteous. The food was good overall. The pho had a good, flavorful broth, and the hủ tiếu mì khô was also well-seasoned with good flavor. They accidentally forgot our sweet potato dish, but with how busy they were, we decided not to wait any longer. The cà phê sữa đá was excellent--the balance of strong coffee and sweet condensed milk was just right. The bánh mì was decent as well. The bread was perfectly toasted and had a nice crust, though I do wish it had a little more meat. Overall, it was a good lunch experience. I think I'd come back after the crowds settle down a bit so we can try more of the menu at a more relaxed pace.

Another review because I love this place!…read more My go to is the beef pho every time! I have tried the chicken before but beef is my favorite! Also got some veggies buns and crab rangoon. The only issue I have ever had with this place is when they have lemons and not limes for the pho. I'm not sure if they run out but it definitely takes away from the flavor. Other than that the service is great. You order at the counter and they call your number and you grab the food. Portions are huge and the pho is always hot. The rangoons and buns were perfect as well!

I was really excited to come here, and so disappointed by the pho I got. The noodles were sticky…read moreand a lil bit overcooked. Sliced beef was dry. I am glad that they have chili oil very easily with access. The broth is okay. The veggies for the pho were fresh and the portion size for a medium is huge. Overall, good value for money, but under par in terms of taste. There's a lot of easy places to sit. The place is pretty bustling, and it's super easy to place an order. The staff is lovely, tables are cleaned. Parking lot is easy too. I just wish I could have enjoyed the food more.

This review is for the experience my loved ones and I had Saturday, February 28th. ^_^…read moreOnce again, apologies for how late my reviews are right now. Doing my best to keep up with everything.. But at least I'm able to post it now other than later. Life has thrown a Lot of me for sure. That awkwardly being included and whatnot, us girlies chose to have Thai food for lunch that day in between destinations and it was nothing But amazing! Everything was delicious and we all overate a bit now that I think about it. It's always hilarious to me when any of us allow ourselves to just Keep going. haha We all experienced food-coma for sure. Unfortunately I don't remember the name of our waitress, but she was super kind and welcoming. I hope to see her when I visit next time! I appreciate how private the tables and booths are in their restaurant as well. Privacy and space is very important to me.

Would have probably gone with 4.5 if Yelp let us do half stars. Was really good. We ordered tiger…read morecry beef, the pad Thai, and pad key maw. We also ordered a side of the fried rice. Portions were really big and food was really good. Pad Thai was hot and the pad key maw was mild. Hot was hot. But the mild wasn't spicy at all. Sauce with the tiger cry beef was a little spicy, but really tasty. Definitely have lots of left overs. Word to the wise, if you like it saucy, order with extra sauce. Will definitely go back. Our usual place is the Thai Place on 87th in OVP, but we live in Lee's Summit so Mali Thai is a lot closer.

The banh xeo was really good. Huge potion for a good price. The pho is good as well. I didn't…read moreexpect the large to be that big but it definitely is great to share! The com platter was good as well. Definitely fulfilling. Upon going in, it was kind of confusing. My husband and I are used to getting seated and served at our table, but this is like a cafeteria ordering style which is very smart and efficient of them to do. It makes things more simple and I really like that. The ambiance is very casual. Pick up food at the counter and self service. We would definitely come here again and recommend it to others!!

Beautiful place I absolutely looveee! I come here all the time and I know they're sick of me. But I…read morecan't help it their pho is so good! I try not to come here too often but I just love!

My first time there with a buddy who's been there many times. WOW selection, unique experience and…read moreimpeccable service. Thank you Hannah! Rick H

Amazing food, service, and selection. Meat was freshly prepared and the perfect size. Great…read morevariety of broths and the best bulgogi I've ever had

I used to live just around the corner from 119th and Quivira…read more If Khop Jai Der had been there back then, leaving the neighborhood would've been a whole lot harder. Restaurants come and go. I watched one disappear from this very spot years ago. In its place is a Lao family sharing a piece of home with Kansas City. From the moment we walked in, the room smelled of fresh herbs, toasted spices, and slow-simmered broths. Before I even opened the menu, I had a feeling I was about to eat well. Mimi welcomed us like old friends. Instead of rattling off the most popular dishes, she asked what we liked, talked about the food she grew up eating, and guided us through the menu with the kind of pride you can't fake. We started with the Moo Ping and Lao sausage, and both set the tone for the rest of the meal. The grilled pork was smoky around the edges with a savory marinade and just enough sweetness to keep you reaching for another skewer. The Lao sausage was unlike anything I'd had before--packed with herbs and spices and served with crisp vegetables, fresh ginger, jalapeños, and a bright dipping sauce that let every bite taste a little different. For our entrées, Mimi recommended the Pad Kua Mee and the Mee Ka Til. On paper they're both noodle dishes. On the table, they're two completely different stories. The Pad Kua Mee leaned on the quiet confidence of perfectly cooked rice noodles kissed by the wok, while the Mee Ka Til wrapped tender beef in a fragrant coconut curry broth layered with herbs, peanuts, and vegetables that changed with every bite. Then came my first taste of mango sticky rice. Sweet, juicy mango, warm emerald-green sticky rice, silky coconut cream, and toasted sesame seeds. I actually caught myself doing a little happy dance at the table. After we finished eating, Mimi pulled up a chair and shared a little of her family's story. One thing she said stayed with me: every dish is tasted before it leaves the kitchen. Not because they're chasing perfection, but because they want every plate to taste the way their family remembers it. That's when the meal made sense. The food wasn't trying to impress me with oversized portions or flashy presentations. It was trying to introduce me to Lao cuisine the way their family knows it--with care, with pride, and with recipes that have earned their place at the table. I came because I wanted to try Lao food. I'll keep coming back because Khop Jai Der reminded me that the best restaurants don't just feed you. They share a piece of themselves, and if you're lucky, you leave with a story worth telling.

Last fall I had an amazing Papaya Salad at a food court in St. Paul at The Hmong Village mall. I…read morehave been craving it ever since and for my birthday lunch this week I drove across the metro to this Lao restaurant to satisfy my craving. Khop Jai Der is a very small place with tables crowded together that made it difficult to navigate with my current and temporary situation of using crutches. I ordered the Papaya Salad and asked for moderate spice level. What I received looked nothing like my last fantastic salad. Very little sauce, a skimpy amount of papaya, pieces of cabbage that were way too large and a spice level that was way over-board. The female that brought my dish ignored me for the rest of my lunch even though she was sitting at the table next to me talking to her friends. I never got a water refill that I desperately needed and had to get up and maneuver my way to the restroom for napkins after deleting the two at the table because of severe sinus drain. I finally took 70% of my meal to the register and asked for a to-go box. I showed my Hmong co-worker the next day and he agreed that this was not the place to get what I craved. He brought me a homemade bowl of the greatest papaya salad for my lunch today so I finally did find redemption, but it wasn't from KJD. With an almost inedible $20+ lunch, inadequate and dismissive service while my digestive tract was on fire and a claustrophobic environment, I can't find a reason to recommend this place. The biggest let down that I've had in a very long time.

Very small business - they only do takeout. Every thing I've had in the menu is good - I like the…read morehappy family and my husband likes their spicy beef dishes. I also like their hot sour soup. Both fast and friendly service. Definitely no frills but food is reasonably priced and tastes good.

The egg rolls were great, large size. The crab Rangoon were creamy and delicious (just not much…read morestuffing). The Springfield Cashew Chicken which is a family favorite is a huge let down. Almost zero flavor. Definitely needs more soy sauce and salt!

Picked up food today and was extremely disappointed. I got the chicken soup and it had no flavor at…read moreall. Chicken was dry and they shorted us on bean sprouts, cilantro, mint and lime. I don't know how something could taste like nothing. Just over a bland meal. Husband got mixed meat pho and said broth was bland too. Pretty bummed with our lunch. I'm feeling a bit under the weather and was looking forward to something healing and tasty and I definitely did not get that.

We thought we would try out a new pho restaurant, and while the flavors of our meal were very good,…read morewe're not sure that we would return. We did enjoy the shrimp, spring rolls, but were slightly disappointed that the peanut sauce was very watery. The menu had a good variety, but most of the dishes involved pork, very few involved chicken. Tofu dishes were also an option. The chicken pad Thai was very tasty; rather than cooking the dish to a persons heat specification, they just provide extra chili powder on the plate if you wanted to make it spicier. The main reason for the low review would be the cleanliness of the restaurant. On the table were a variety of spices and sauces in various containers, but they didn't look like they had been cleaned or changed in several uses, so we did not use or investigate to know exactly what things were.