Royal Lao is a hidden gem in Hayward that deserves all the love and support from the community. I really wanted to dine in but I was in between many errands. I was immediately greeted by the chef who impressively was running the entire restaurant solo, taking orders, preparing and cooking the food, and closing out my bill. Not 100% sure if she had help in the back but it seemed like she was running the show. I absolutely love the grind and hustle. I ordered the Lao sausage, the spicy chicken larb salad - Lao style, and the spicy tuna hand roll. The Lao sausage had amazing flavor, tons of spices, and a nice bite to it. 5/5 Ever since I had my first Lao style salad at Bhan Mae Vane, I couldn't stop thinking about it. So when i found Royal Lao near my house, I had to try it. The Lao style larb salad had the perfect balance of spice and freshness. She asked me if I wanted it spicy and I said yes. Yeah, I was sweating bullets but in a good way. It had that extra umami flavor from the fish sauce. It did not disappoint. 5/5 The spicy tuna hand roll was different than I'm used to from other sushi restaurants I've been to. It did have a nice kick to it. Definitely needed more texture to balance out the softness of the seaweed wrap and spicy tuna mixture. 3.5/5 The restaurant itself is small, cozy, and full of character. The decor reflects Lao culture in a way that makes the experience feel warm, authentic, and welcoming. If you're looking to try something different while supporting a hardworking local business, make the trip to Royal Lao. Small businesses like this are what make our communities special, and this is one that's absolutely worth supporting. I'll definitely be back with the family. read more

Royal Lao - Lao Sausage, chicken larb salad Lao style, spicy tuna handroll - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

Wow, this place is definitely a hole in the wall. I ordered the Poke bowl for pickup during my lunch break. It's located in the industrial area and in the cuts. The Fish is VERY fresh and doesn't taste fishy. The bowl comes with salad and rice on the bottom and is very filling and healthy. Adding more sauce to the fish or on the side would be great since it was slightly bland. Other than that the quality of the poke bowl is so worth it. I definitely will be coming back to try other items on the menu. Looks delicious!! read more

Royal Lao - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

Craving authentic lao papaya salad with avocado smoothie, this place really hit the spot. the flavor is there just how my mom makes it and the avocado smoothie does not taste like powder. The location really isolated, if they were in a more open location, this place would do so well. read more

Royal Lao - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

Ordered 2 salads and ate there. Both were very authentic tasty and made with love. Menu had too many tasty options for one visit so we will be back. read more

Royal Lao - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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Royal Lao opened a year ago where Hello Sushi once was. Similar infrastructure inside with a slight change of decor. Inside & outside seating similar. Offerings: Thai/Lao/Sushi menu-appetizers, sushi/hand rolls, bowls, combos, sides, desserts, beverages. Order at counter, pd, food ready in 14ish minutes. Single female is cashier & cook. Not busy in afternoon when I ordered. Slurps: Khao Poun (17.95) Lao National Dish -veggies & protein mixed with red curry, coconut milk & herbs & spices. -ordered to go as i was running late due to heavy traffic. Packed in 1 container of dry items & one of soup ingredients. Traveled well. 2 hours still good. -dry items a mix of cilantro, carrot shreds, fish ball halves, pork & chicken schreds, red cabbage, cilantro, garlic, rice vermicelli noodles.. Soup a mix of red curry, coconut milk, galanga?, lemongrass?, kaffir leaves, fresh herbs & spices. Mix both together, stirred to combine throughly. Tastes slightly spicy, creamy, & buttery. As good as eating in the restaurant. 4.5 stars Worthy! Quantity: reasonable-same as others Quality: very good-everything tasted fresh. *best to go during off hours. read more

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I really like the menu options. There are so many salads to choose from, which I really appreciate. It's hard to find a place with this many salad options. They also offer sushi, which is a nice bonus. For drinks, my husband and I ordered Thai tea and an avocado smoothie. The Thai tea was good, but that avocado smoothie was amazing!sweet, smooth, creamy, and I fell in love. We ordered the papaya salad Lao style, medium spicy, along with the cucumber salad (made Lao style) and khao poun. The papaya salad was alright. I like mine a bit more sour, and this one was slightly on the saltier side. The cucumber salad was refreshing and perfectly made; I even scooped up the juice! The khao poun was decent but a little bland for my taste. I probably should have asked for some fish sauce, but that's just me. The place is small with limited seating, though there's a table bench outside. I also think the pricing is pretty decent compared to other places. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. read more

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I wanted to really like this place given it's so close to home. Staff was nice and I had no issue waiting by for the food to be made. I should've checked the bag when I got home because the shrimp rolls had ants crawling on them :( read more

This Thai/Lao spot is truly a hidden gem in the Industrial area of Hayward off Highway 92. Fortunately, it's right off the freeway at the Clawiter/Eden Landing and you can spot it along the freeway. Offering Thai and Lao food with some sushi rolls but I'm here for the Thai/Lao food as I love Nam Khao which is Southeast Asian crispy rice salad (with Lao pork) with plenty of flavor and textures accompanied with peanuts, mint, cilantro and lettuce for wrapping. Royal Lao does a good one with plenty of bold flavors and heat (I asked for medium). The only comment I have for this dish it wasn't crispy (and not due to take out) so no crunch to it at all...no worries...popped into the air fryer and perfect! 4/5 :: Chicken Larb - ground chicken, herbs like mint, lime and fish sauce and chili with some cucumber and salad. - Flavorful and yummy. 4/5 :: Pork skewer (4) - good and juicy but could've been charred a bit to render some of the fat and get some caramelization from the sugars. Accompanied by a tomato-based sauce 3.5/5 Service friendly and efficient. Spoke to the owner, Noi and she mentioned the place has been there a year. Great option for Thai/Lao in the area as not many unless you go to East Oakland (Champa!) and head to Stockton's Angel Cruz Park. Highly recommend stopping by. Place has a few tables for dining (no table service) but set up for take out. Pricing in line with similar spots. I'll definitely return to try other items and for the Nem Khao! Thank you Noi! Note: Best to call or place order online to minimize wait. read more

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Randomly came across this spot on Yelp and decided to check it out. It's tucked away in a small shopping center just off Highway 92. I've been searching for a place that serves the Lao/Thai raw shrimp dish ever since I had it in Hong Kong many years ago and was excited to finally find it here. While I wouldn't recommend eating raw shrimp all the time, this dish totally hit the spot. It came with 6-7 pieces of cleaned shrimp, served over shredded red cabbage and carrots, dressed with a mixture of fish sauce and lime juice, and topped with fresh mint leaves, garlic slices, and chili sauce. 5/5 I'm usually a little hesitant to order dishes outside a restaurant's speciality cuisine but I was really craving sushi. So I decided to give theirs a try and glad I did. I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty the lion king roll was. 4.5/5 The space itself is cozy. There are a few tables for dining in, though it's not really set up for large groups. Overall, would recommend giving this place a try. Looks to be woman-owned -- all the more reason to come out and support this small local business! Note: As of June 2025, the prices on their website appear to be outdated, so expect to pay slightly more per item (maybe $1-2 more). Their online ordering system also seems to be down (or at least not mobile-friendly), so it's may be best to call in or order in person. read more

Royal Lao - Raw Shrimp in Fish Sauce - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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Service was excellent and fast. The food was delicious and fresh! Will be coming back! read more

Royal Lao - Sushiritto - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

Met up with some old coworkers here so we could catch up. It's a super small spot with 3 or so tables. When we first arrived, there was a couple already seated and being served, so it was a little hard to fit a big party. You order at the counter and then wait for the food to come out. It quickly became apparent that there was only one person working the restaurant. We didn't place our order for about 15 minutes because the staff was busy making food for the people who had come in before us. I ended up getting the khao soi, which was a recently added item (wasn't on the menu but there was a picture posted on the wall). My coworkers and I chatted for a long time so it wasn't too bad but the food did take 30+ minutes to come out. And I was fairly disappointed when it did. Despite the color of the soup, it was not very flavorful and most of all, it was lukewarm. The veggies that topped the soup were fresh but the chicken didn't seem as fresh. There was a good amount of chicken and noodles but I wouldn't say it was a good khao soi, based off other ones I've had. I'm not sure if it's usually one person or just an off day. The staff was really nice and I felt bad because she was doing everything by herself but it may be something to look out for before ordering. Hopefully it was just a one time thing though. read more

Royal Lao - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

Sign says they close at 7 pm on Saturdays. I arrived at 6:10 pm and they were completely dark. No sign explaining why they were closed early or how often this happens. This was my first time here so it was a disappointment that their hours were a lie. I don't care if you want to just open for lunch, but your posted hours should reflect that. read more

Royal Lao - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

The lao style papaya and thum salmon were so good! All the flavors were balanced. I feel like it's so rare to see Lao restaurants especially ones with raw seafood. I can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu read more

Royal Lao - Mooping skewer, papaya salad Lao style, salmon thum, khao poun, and beef laab - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

We had an incredible meal here! We ordered the Lao sausages, chicken larb, papaya salad, nam kao, and sticky rice. Every single dish was packed with flavor and tasted incredibly fresh. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic,amazing Lao food! read more

26033 Eden Landing Rd Hayward, CA 94545 Royal Lao takes over the location of Hello Sushi, in Hayward's Eden Landing Plaza. It's menu offers Lao dishes, Sushi, drinks and desserts. I was there on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered: - Dragon Roll, $13.95 - Thai Ice Coffee, $5.00 Okay, this business just opened, and the lady said she had just learned how to make sushi rolls. The rice wasn't tightly packed, and the cucumber was a bit chewy. Other than that, the Dragon Roll was fine. The lady who made it thanked me for my feedback, so she can correct those issues. The Thai Iced Coffee was fine, but lacked enough caffeine to wake me up. The interior offers small tables, and there's some patio tables in a common area. There's off street parking. This plaza is very close to Hwy 92 & Clawiter Road. Signs on the door say they are available on Doordash. Would I return? Yes, I want to try their salads. read more

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My sushi burrito tasted sour. The rice was hard. The picture looked like a burrito but what I got looked like a sushi roll. I'll try this place again another day. read more

Royal Lao - Sushi burrito - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

The Salmon sashimi was still frozen, the ebi nigiri was warm and the rice was not cooked perfectly, little on the hard side. The California rolls were good. It was not the worst sushi but definitely needs practice for the prices they charge. My combo plate came to over $27 with tax. read more

One of the best Lao meals I've ever had! I've traveled and tried Lao food in different states, but this place truly tastes homemade. The owner takes her time to cook and serve with such care, making sure every dish is perfect. I've been here several times, and it has never once disappointed. read more

Royal Lao - Lao Sausage - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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The lady and I always crave Lao food and found this hidden gem everything we tried was really good. We will definitely be back. read more

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I found this place just looking at restaurants nearby and saw this was a newer spot and decided to check it out. I ordered Miso Soup, the hottie roll, avocado smoothie and 4 pc salmon sashimi. Overall i was surprised it was as good as it was as this is a very small restaurant. Avocado smoothie was a little salty in flavor but overall was a good consistency. Salmon sashimi were really small pieces so that was a bit disappointing. But quality of fish for sashimi and on the roll was decent for the area. I would def be back to try some more items. read more

I literally ordered on like thinking It would be done when i got there and i got there 20 minutes after opening?? why were they not even opened so i couldn't even get my food or refund? and i called the next day and they never picked up :( could never get a refund or my sticky rice read more

Royal Lao - door locked - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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The Lao food was good. Very authentic flavors and good portions. Everything was made to order, so we did have to wait a little. But it was worth it. We were eating with kids, so the owner/chef adjusted the spice level for a few of the dishes. read more

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I have tried the Lao food here and it's not too bad at all. It's just the portions are very small. Lao sausage is a bit pricey. It's very close to home in Hayward. read more

Came here trying to look for a spot that sold mango sticky rice, came across this place and decided to check it out. It's a small restaurant but comforting. The employees are super welcoming and nice ! I ordered my sticky rice to go and it was amazing, loved the flavor. Would definitely be coming back to try their sushi :) ! read more

Royal Lao - Mango Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

i searched for thia places with high reviews.. drove you there .. worst Thai food I've ever seen or had.. chicken looked dry and not edible with white slime on it.. salad was wilted brown lettuce and the "peanut sauce" looked d like bean curd.. totally disgusting read more

the food was good but portions are small. this is a one lady shop so expect a longer wait. we had nam khao, sai oua and beef laab. on the fence if we will go back read more

Food here is amazing. It's so convenient for when I have an appetite for sushi or Laos food. The Thum Salmon is delicious and full of flavor. Small but cozy place and makes me feel like I'm eating at home. I recommend this place for everyone who likes to have different varieties of craving read more

I love papaya salad and my kid love sticky rice with grilled pork Second time I went to buy Togo Shuli. It's so good I love it I think prices are fair read more

I'm glad this place opened in the area. We needed a laotion restraunt nearby. They have recently expanded thier menu you with more laotion food. I don't have to drive far to get my fix now. I hope they stay for a long time. read more

I passed this way So I went to try this restaurant. I really like the food at this restaurant. Thank u for good service. read more

Royal Lao - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

I ordered a rock and roll, but they're only serving me, and it's taking them half an hour to prepare it. read more

Royal Lao - I ordered a rock and roll, but they're only serving me, and it's taking them half an hour to prepare it. - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California