The sausage was pretty good and the dipping sauce made it even better. The sticky rice was pretty…read moregood too but I wish there was more sausage for the amount of rice since the portions for rice were generous while the sausage was not as much.

Pork belly: is solid and definitely edible, but not too juicy and I think relies too heavily on the…read moredipping sauce they provide. Tri-color drink: the coconut milk and sago was great at first, but too much ice and those worm-like things made the last half the drink unenjoyable.

Hot-N-Spicy is one of my all time favorite restaurants which remains a cultural culinary gem!…read moreMadison, WI is beyond blessed to have Hot-N-Spicy which is the most authentic SouthEast Asian restaurant in the Madison area that shares the culture of countries like Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam with the community through their incredible delicious food/cuisine! They truly live up to their name "Hot-N-Spicy". The cultural significance of the chili pepper often represents hospitality, warmth, and resilience! They bring all the spice and don't hold back! If you are not used to spice/spicy hot dishes, I suggest you start at level one spice and work your way up. They will ask you on dishes made with chili peppers what spice level you want 1-4 and can even make it hotter also! Hot-N-Spicy is genuinely unique because they offer Issan food dishes and flavors that is uniquely from the Issan/Isan Northeast region of Thailand that is heavily influenced by Lao and Cambodian flavors with the use of heat, fresh herbs, and use of fish sauce that brings different flavors different from other regions of Thailand. Hot-N-Spicy used to be located in the back of the Viet Hoa Market. It is now located next door from the market in a larger space in the same strip mall that allows for a more comfortable sit-down seating experience of a full restaurant. I have tried almost everything on their menu and have never been disappointed! For appetizers, I love their angel wings which are deboned chicken wings stuffed with chicken, carrot, and bean thread noodles fried to pure crispy perfection! Their most popular selling appetizers are their amazingly addictively delicious crab rangoons! Their chicken satay is also a must try! I also recommend trying their beef jerky which is so delicious, it often sells out quickly during the day! Their main entrees are so outstanding, it is hard to order one entree! My absolute favorite that I recommend is their steak Laab which is the best Laab I have had in Madison! It is heavily influenced with Isaan flavors/culture with minced beef, tripe, red onion, cilantro, mint, fresh lime juice, rice powder, fish sauce and scallions. I love the beef steak Laab because it is unlike anything you will ever taste with so much flavor from a combination of flavors with hint of sour with the lime, salty/umami/pungence from the fish sauce, balanced with refreshing different herbs, texture with the tripe, while the toasted rice powder gives this dish a tiny bit of crunch/texture that gives a subtle nutty flavor! This dish is a minced meat salad traditionally eaten with your hands and sticky rice/vegetables like cucumber. I also really enjoy their Pad Thai, Pho, and Crispy Noodle Lad Na! Your visit wouldn't be complete without quenching your thirst with either their Thai iced coffee/tea! Hot-N-Spicy remains at the top of my list for Thai/Lao cuisine! If you are looking for true authentic flavors/traditionally prepared dishes, definitely try Hot-N-Spicy!

I recently visited Hot N Spicy again, and it was just as good as I remembered! The Summer Rolls…read morewith pork nem nuong were incredibly fresh and packed with flavor. The combination of romaine, cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, mint, homemade daikon, and the crispy fried egg roll wrapper created the perfect balance of freshness and crunch. The nem nuong dipping sauce was so good that I ordered extra. I also tried the Panang Red Curry, and it was outstanding. The curry was rich, creamy, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor. I ordered level 1 spice, and it was the perfect amount of heat without overwhelming the dish. The homemade curry paste, coconut milk, basil, peppers, and jasmine rice came together beautifully. It's also been great to see this local business grow. What started as a takeout spot inside Viet Hoa Market has expanded into a larger space on Monona Drive, and it's easy to see why. The food is consistently delicious, the portions are generous, and the new location offers plenty of seating. If you're craving fresh spring rolls, flavorful curry, or simply a great meal, Hot N Spicy is absolutely worth a visit. Added bonus the service was AMAZING!!!

My husband got pad thai and I got drunken noodles. We eat a lot of Thai food and this was one was…read morepretty bad The sauce was different in a bad way for the pad thai and the drunken noodles were very overcooked and lacking in flavor. We would maybe give it one more try but we wouldn't be excited about it.

The 4 of us had 3 delicious entrees. Pad Thai, Volcano, and…read morea curry. All with chicken. Great service. Good place for a casual date night.

Love Sala! I have been eating here since it opened around 2008. Very authentic and homestyle…read moreflavors. The Lao dishes are spot on. The Curries are best in the area. The Som Tum with grilled chicken.... Delish!! The panang stuffed chicken wings are over the top. The Friday night gingered fish stir fry is ohhhhhh soooo good. Soups? Amazing!!! Great chicken egg rolls. And the best pan fried pork potstickers anywhere. Kudos to Sala Thai!!!

This is a quaint little place that has been well appointed in Thai fashion…read more This local dig is a must try when in the Fair Oaks neighborhood! Please remember it's CASH ONLY! This, I believe, helps to keep their prices very reasonable! It's excellent service but it also appears family ran, so don't be surprised if you have to wait a bit for some attention if it's busy. The jasmine tea was a perfect blend of sweet floral that came through on the nose and mouth. Egg roll was fried to perfection accompanied by an amazing Thai ginger sauce with a bit of heat that was appreciated. Chang beer was recommended and served with a frosty glass. It was a champagne light beer that had great taste. Pad se ew was cooked perfectly and served with a creamy soy sauce that had a hint of sesame/peanut flavor coming through. Veggies were al dente (yum) and chicken was tender.

I took two friends here to celebrate their birthdays. One of whom loves their stuffed chicken…read morewings. I tried the lettuce wrap and it was delicious and there was enough food to bring home leftovers. We each ordered drinks and all were superb. Service was great and we will definitely return!

Great food. I love their soup and the portion sizes of their dishes are always appreciatedread more

Great service and reasonably priced offerings. Curry was a little thin but still tasted good. I got…read moreyellow curry which is always my go to. Staff was very friendly, very fast service

I've been coming to CIAB for years. At my old job, we had a CIAB fan club and you could only be a…read moremember if the CIAB staff knew you by name. Loved this place for the flavor, options, and high quality, fresh ingredients. But lately I've been very disappointed in the sauce. It's very watery. The ingredients are still fresh and high quality and the flavor is the same. But I miss the creamy sauce, which was sooo good mixed with the rice. It's not the same.

I recently ordered one pad Thai with chicken and one pad Thai with tofu for takeout. They had very…read morelittle flavor. There was about 3 bites of chicken but a little more of the tofu in the glob of noodles. Very disappointed.

Great dishes at reasonable prices. It is a go to for us for take out and their curry dishes are…read morevery tasty. We love to start with crab rangoon and for fast take out, it is hard to beat Curry in the Box. The people at Curry in the Box are also very nice and friendly.

Amazing quality korean food for a reasonable price. The service is always top notch. The vibe is…read morecozy and comfortable to relax in.

Recently my family went to 5 Star Korean BBQ to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We went here…read moreabout 2 months ago and noticed several changes on our recent visit. The first thing we noticed was that the restaurant seemed brighter. I don't know if they turned up the lights. Also, there seemed to be fewer tables and slightly more spacious. The second thing that changed was the menu. It was a lot shorter, missing were several Korean entrees since our visit in July. It no longer had Korean BBQ offerings that they show on their website. My daughter was disappointed that they didn't have any soups on their new menu and settled for Fried Chicken. My wife ordered Jop Chae, a noodle stir fry which she had on our last visit but she said that it didn't seem to have the same favor. My son also ordered fried chicken although I don't recall the name but it had 5 different types of spiciness, rated from 1 being mild to 5 which the waitress warned was very hot and recommended 3. Seeing that he likes spicy, he opted for 5, which my son found to be incredibly hot, to the point where couldn't finish eating it. I ordered Loaded Fries with Cali sauce, which was basically a plate of fries topped with sliced up chicken tenders and had a creamy saucy that you might find on Sushi. The meals didn't come with the traditional Banchan which is a side of few different Korean style vegetables that is usually placed on the center of the table for everyone to share. Although my wife's dish did come with a side of diced sweet white radishes. I later ordered Kim Chi which came in a small cup. After our meal, my wife went to the counter to pay and asked the cashier if the restaurant was under a different management. The cashier said that they had reopened and that they had a "soft opening" with the new management and a condensed menu. She also said that they welcomed feedback. Although we left disappointed with the changes, we will be back to give them another chance and hope they offer more of a Korean BBQ style menu.