I've been hearing about this place for years, and I finally was able to try it. And all I have to say is I regret not visiting this place sooner! The food is AMAZING. I've never had anything like it. We ordered the sample platter and a bowl of the crispy chicken skin. It didn't come with sticky rice, so we ordered each person that as well. The sample platter was the way to go since I don't have much experience with this cuisine! However, I will say that the depth in the flavors was perfect. In my opinion, everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection! I mean, imagine this: it was so good we ordered another one of the crispy chicken skins. But then we ended up ordering extra papaya salad as well. In short, the food was so good we needed more. I would come back here again, and I highly recommend it. If you are visiting the metro area of Atlanta, this restaurant is a MUST. read more

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Still good and legit. The pork belly is still plump and cooked to perfection in that thick curry broth. Tried their combo plate a few times - the one you'd usually expect them to throw in random not-so-popular items at a discount - not in their cases. The veggies/fragrants they throw in with bites of sticky rice mixed with pungent flavors - that's lam vong cranked up inside yo mouth. Good job and keep it going! read more

Food was mostly exceptional - especially the bang bang shrimp and lemongrass ribs! Went for lunch on a Saturday and they were severely understaffed. Took about half an hour to get an order placed. Everyone was nice and they were doing the best they can, but management needs to have another server working at rush times to keep things manageable. The restaurant was also extremely cold and our food rapidly lost temperature. If they could solve this operational issues we would come more often, even though it's far - their menu is very impressive and the flavors were very authentic to what I've personally had in SE Asia! read more

I went for dinner towards closing and we got seated and served fairly quick. This restaurant was on the Michelin guide so we had high expectations and they did not disappoint! Everything is fairly priced and portioned to share. All the dishes came out together. Every dish complemented each other and it was a balance of something sweet, savory, and sour. The only item they didn't have that we wanted were the clams unfortunately. My favorite was the Laap with fried fish, Minced meat salad tossed with toasted sticky rice powder, Chill, Fresh herbs, Wine juice, and fish sauce. It had a sour taste to it but was addictive. As well as the pork belly, it was so crispy and juicy and pairs well with the dipping sauce. read more

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If you are looking for authentic southeast Asian Lao street food and some new refreshing dishes, Snackboxe is my go to! The flavors range from savory, light, sweet, sour, and spicy. Party in your mouth. The staff is always friendly and your food comes out quick and fresh. Pricing and the amount of food does not disappoint. read more

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This was a really good first time trying Laotian food! From start to finish this place just hit the spot. I loved the appetizer platter we ordered because it had a little bit of everything. The crispy shrimp was super tasty and it was also my first time trying lod chong desert. Super authentic and great service! read more

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(overdue review) Heard so many good things about Snackboxe Bistro from our GA friends so I knew my bf & I had to try it while we were in town! The laab (larb) was perfect & hit the spot! Pretty sure my bf ate it all lol. Now, the nam khao.. I was craving it really badly & was so excited to dig in but I found that the rice balls might have been fried too long? Not sure, I do like mine crunchy but it was getting stuck in our molars and we couldn't really enjoy it as much as I'd wanted to. Unfortunately it was my bf's first time having nam khao and he said he didn't want any more lol but other than that, we loved our meal here. staff was very nice! read more

Snackboxe Bistro - beef laab & nam khao - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

We had a wonderful lunch today at snack box bistro. We used to eat at the location in chamblee near hmart and were sad when they left so I am super happy to have found the new location. The food was wonderful, spicy and fresh. They do the best pork belly!!! Our server was great and the dining room is cute, clean, and well kept. read more

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Snackboxe was interesting because I feel like there were such clear tiers in the food we ordered. The khao poon, crispy fried pork belly, chicken wings and laap chicken were all delicious, and had I just had that, this would probably be a five star experience for me. The ham patties, Lao sausage, and cured pork sausage were all okay - I didn't hate them, but I wouldn't order them again. They were a bit bland and nothing special. I feel similarly about the squid on a stick - kind of a gimmick, and tastes just like slightly worse calamari imo. The Kua mee (stir fried noodles) were quite bad and tasted like stale oil - not sure if that was just a blip in quality, but I personally wouldn't order it or eat it again. The sticky rice was also very hard and came prepackaged and wrapped in a plastic baggie. I'd consider both of these to be largely inedible and actively detracted from my experience here read more

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Wow, I'm sad that I don't live closer! Such delicious food! We got the Lao platter and it was amazing! The papaya salad could be a little better, maybe needs a bit more fish sauce and sugar? The eggrolls were perfectly crunchy though I wish there was a little more filling. I almost took off a star because they didn't have the pandan brownies! We arrived 2 hours after they opened and were told someone bought both trays that morning. It just means they are THAT good. The customer service was excellent! Both servers were friendly, quick to refill waters and saw to our needs. Maybe I haven't tried enough Lao restaurants in the area, but this one is my favorite so far. read more

Snackboxe Bistro - Lao platter - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Lao person here! Absolutely can confirm that Snackboxe is authentic and tastes just like momma's cooking. When the Doraville location closed, my friends and I low-key freaked out because we always have random cravings for their laab salmon and no one makes it like them. Glad to know that they have another location though, and we'd gladly make the drive for it. Our go to items beside the laab salmon are the steak special, lao sausage, fried squid (the kids' fave) and Khao piek sen. There are so many more items that we want to try, so we will always be back and we highly recommend you try it out! read more

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I'm a huge fan of the original location in Doraville. I'm bummed to see that one has closed, but glad they still have the Duluth location. I visited with my parents and son for lunch. We were greeted and seated right away. We ordered the following: Iced coffee $5 Shrimp ceviche $15.60 Shrimp laap $16 Crispy tofu salad $9 Squid on a stick $10 The iced coffee was perfectly creamy and sweet. Most of the dishes were as delicious as I remembered! Full of flavor and textures. However, the laap was very salty; both the shrimp and the beef. It was not enjoyable. We also asked for the ceviche and papaya salad in the platter to not be spicy, but they were still very spicy. I can handle spicy food and quite enjoy it, but my parents cannot and they couldn't eat much of it. All in all, Snackboxe Bistro is a solid spot and I would get everything again except for the laap. read more

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I love the food here and the service was decent. This is a nice restaurant on the end of a strip mall. It is very hard to spot but it is a good place to eat. It is modest put the food is full of flavor and you can tell they really care. No gimmicks, just great food. I ordered the Snackbox combo which is papaya salad (medium), cabbage, sticky rice, meatballs, jelly sausage, beef jerky, and spicy sausage. Everything tasted great. I want to come back over and over to try everything. read more

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I saw this place on a reddit thread and decided to try it out! Tried the crab rangoons (made with real crab inside, yum!!) and spring rolls (YUM) for starters. Ordered the pork belly LAAP per the recommendation of the waitress with some sticky rice. I had never had Laotian food but this was a good first experience! read more

Snackboxe Bistro - Pork Belly LAAP - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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First time here, 4.5 overall and the food was very good and authentic! Could definitely taste Southeast Asian flavors! We got the LAAP with fried fish, lychee nectar, and the sausages for a side dish. The LAAP is slightly minty, with red onion and herbs minced with your choice of meat. The fried fish was very strongly seasoned, so the herbs definitely helped with softening the flavors. My friend got the LAAP with pork belly, and the portion was massive, enough for 2 meals. Really enjoyed these dishes. Another really delicious dish was the sausages, the meat is grilled with lemongrass so you can taste it in the sausage. It was also not greasy at all, highly recommend getting these! The lychee nectar was good but nothing special, canned lychee with some sweet lychee juice mixed with water. The restaurant was pretty busy and full, but the ambiance was like most other Asian diners. Overall really enjoyed this place! read more

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Food was great. I was visiting from CA and found this place on yelp. I love Laos food back home so thought I'd give it a try. So glad I did. Our whole group enjoyed every bite. read more

Very inviting decors inside restaurant. Good food, great service. Papaya salad mild was good, next time I will try more spicy. Crispy pork belly was named right; crispy and flavorful . My friend liked the lemongrass ribs. I had a taste and oh yes, just like the name. We also got thai tea and it was a little bit on the sweet side however very good! Extra ice is a bonus! I do want to try other salads, appetizers, and noodles next time. read more

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Saturday 6:30pm Got seated Ordered right away Food came at 7:00pm The tai tea never came Our waiter came back at 7:30pm Our water glasses had been empty for a while already We asked how much longer for the dessert He said 10 minutes We cancelled that and the tea, paid cash and left. This was our 2nd visit and there won't be a 3rd. The staff dressed in t-shirt does not add value to this bistro. It says the best Lao food in town. Not by our experience. read more

This place has been on my list of "must try!" restaurants for a long time, and my husband and I finally made the hike from south Atlanta to Duluth! It was worth it! The place is small but decorated very well, and there is outdoor seating available in the warmer months! Parking is easy. The staff was all very friendly! We felt welcomed as soon as we came in, and we were treated very well by everyone. On to the most important: the food! We had the vegetable eggrolls, the curry noodle soup, and the kua mee. The eggrolls were delicious. Crispy on the outside, soft and savory on the inside. My husband loved the curry noodle soup. I was surprised that the kua mee was about room temp, but it was a wonderful surprise. It was like a savory noodle salad, and I loved the cilantro and lettuce that added extra freshness. I had to take some home, and the leftovers were even better! I highly recommend this place, and we will be back! read more

Snackboxe Bistro - Kua mee - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Saibaidee ("Hello!") Since Laos, the 'Land of a Million Elephants', isn't just around the corner, it's great to find Lao comfort food that is. The owner Thip Athakhanh immigrated to the U.S. with her family as a small child. Before they arrived here, the family lived in refugee camps, having fled Laos due to the civil war. Thip grew up in a big family and learned to cook from watching her aunts in the kitchen. She learned to cook sticky rice, a Laos staple, at age 8. We tackled the delicious Lao Platter like champs. Note that the current price is $39.55 (although it's listed as $35 on the menu). Pay with cash for a discount. If you like "funky, aromatic and herbaceous" flavors, this is your spot. read more

Snackboxe Bistro - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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So sad to hear that their other location closed. Snackboxe is a great addition to the Asian cuisine in Duluth, especially since there aren't many Laotian restaurants! I love that the menu has pictures, which is perfect for somebody that is new to this cuisine. I always get the khao poon, which is a perfect soup-like consistency with so many layers of flavor. It is very aromatic and strong, but I like the flavor more and more with every bite. They give you a good amount of noodles and protein, so I'm still full a while after the meal. I have also heard amazing things about their other dishes, and would love to come back to try their platter soon. read more

Snackboxe Bistro - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Coming from Tampa Bay, where we used to have Lao Night Market in St Pete every Friday, I must say that the food here hits home. I came here specifically for their house sampler platter for 2 people. It didn't disappoint. While this spot is known for their Lao comfort foods like Laap / Larb, I wanted to try it all. This sampler platter is the perfect way to try more without having tons of leftovers. Their box meals are quite popular also. And, their housemade sauces are divine. The sticky rice soaks up the sauce perfectly for a delicious bite every time. read more

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We wanted to try this spot because a lot of people we knew recommended it. It was better than I expected. We ordered the platter for two that has a little bit of everything. Service was good and it was a simple restaurant with booth seating and table seating. There wasn't a wait, they were pretty quick to seat us and also serve us. If you want some authentic Laotian food, this is the place for it. Great for small or large parties. Come check it out if you're in the area. Till then, let's snack! read more

Snackboxe Bistro - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Coming from Southern California where we have an abundance of SE eateries, the Lao food here is amazing and on par with what I had back in Cali! Everything here was so good, flavorful and well-cooked. There were zero complaints about anything we had and every dish was well-executed. We ordered the pork belly larb, papaya salad, fish sauce chicken wings, and nam khao. Seems like anything you get here is going to be a 10/10. We also got the pandan brownie and would highly recommend you end your meal with this dessert. Definitely coming back here again and again, and is now a top restaurant on my list. read more

Snackboxe Bistro - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Not too shabby. Good portions, platter was really nice to test things out before ordering a full size meal, bring a friend or two for that. Glad to enjoy other cuisines. Gets pretty busy and seems like low staffing on the floor, but they do their best. Not too bad on pricing of food. read more

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Thai tea 5/5. One of the best Thai tea I've had around here. Pork belly 5/5. Crispy and juicy. Papaya salad 1/5. I did not enjoy it. Maybe it was a bad batch for the day idk. I'll definitely come back and recommend this place. read more

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Snackboxe Bistro is a quaint little restaurant with a lot of Laotian decoration. My friends and I got there later in the evening, so because it was not as busy, the service was just okay. I ordered the Pork Belly Combo and shared the Khao Chee with my friends. I did not know what to expect with the Khao Chee, but it is a crispy egg omelette with sticky rice. It tasted alright, but it did not have a strong flavor to it. The Vegetable Egg Roll in my combo plate was pretty good, but I thought the Pork Belly was a bit too fatty? It might have been because I got there late so maybe the remaining batch of Pork Belly were the lower quality cuts. I also thought the Papaya Salad was really spicy. I can usually handle spice and I think I got a more mild spice level, but it had such a strong kick that I was unable to taste the Papaya Salad. My friends got the Chicken and Beef Laap and really liked it! So I might come back and trying something else. read more

Snackboxe Bistro - Chicken Laap, Beef Laap, Khao Chee, and Pork Belly Combo - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Every time I'm here, the pork belly and nam khao do not disappoint. The nam khao with pork is my favorite. The crispy rice bits mixed with the fresh cilantro and herbs really come together so well. A lot of the dishes here are great for sharing, so I usually get the pork belly and nam khao for 2 people to share and have sone left overs. It doesn't come with rice or anything, so getting a side of sticky rice helps if you're looking for carbs. We tried the bang bang prawns today too, which was really good. The batter is is so light and crispy. A little sweet and creamy. Delicious. A lot of the dishes are around $15-20. Service is good and food always comes out fast. Never been disappointed coming here. read more

Snackboxe Bistro - Pork belly on top and nam khao wirh pork on the bottom - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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This place is so delicious, we got the dish with a little bit of everything. It's so worth it and great to share . I'm from Houston wish we had something like this . read more

Snackboxe Bistro - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

We went a few days back to the Pleasant Hill location and were not as impressed as with the location in Doraville. It was a cold night and it was not busy but the server was uninterested and didn't care. My husband ordered a vegetarian dish and I got the Pho. was a bit on the sweeter side and was not my choice. They were out of some items that evening. The server was not really interested in offering alternatives and left us to figure it out to ourselves. May be it's a better option for those who know the cuisine and portion sizes better. read more

The location in Doraville was one of our regular spots since they opened. Our out of town family members come every time they are in town. So it was sad to hear they closed the OG location. The Saturday we came they were clearly understaffed. We tried to place an order on the website but it never went through despite our multiple attempts (we found out later that they were pausing orders due to being so behind orders). We tried calling and no one picked up (when we waited for our order, we saw that the phone was never picked up because no one was manning the front, and if they were up front, they were trying to figure out people's delayed orders). We ordered, waited 15 min, left to get something down Pleasant Hill, came back, and our food was still not ready yet. 1 hour later and our 2 dishes were still not done yet. We ended up canceling our order. I don't blame the staff, they were doing their best and clearly overwhelmed. Please provide your workers with more support in the kitchen and front of house. read more

Snackboxe Bistro - Snacks - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

The food quality is solid. The flavors are incredible and the location is very convenient off 85. I was not aware of this restaurant until the Michelin Guide gave them a nod. It is absolutely worthy of the Michelin nod. I'll go as far as to give them my nod. read more

Snackboxe Bistro - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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I'm Laotian and this place is legit! My coworker and I come here for lunch and split the Lao Platter. We leave here satiated but not sluggish and even take portions home. I love the platter because it reminds me of meals with family. I can't wait to come back and try other dishes. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped by to grab som pork belly laap and papaya salad to go. Though I didn't dine in, the place looked as clean and immaculate as their Doraville flagship store. Fast service, food was ready. We bought several things to try out from different restaurants whole im the area, the pork belly laap was my favorite. Very well seasoned and spice level was just right. Papaya salad, we added crabs and I felt that elevated the flavor. Looking forward to coming back for more! read more

Snackboxe Bistro - pork belly laap...get it..you won't regret - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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I went here on a rainy evening on a Tuesday and there really wasn't anyone in there. I was on a mission to try Laotian food and I was pleased! My friend and I tried the platter for $38 and it came with egg rolls, two chicken wings, noodles, a spicy salad mix, pork cutlets, and what I believe to be ground chicken or pork. ( I didn't look at what it was on the platter breakdown lol.) Either way, it was very good. My least favorite item on the platter was definitely the sausage. It had a flavor that didn't sit very well with me, it wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. It's certainly an acquired taste. The pork cutlet wasn't really my favorite either. Honestly the ground meat that I had was the best. It was super flavorful and paired very well with the sticky rice! Our service was excellent! So i'll definitely be back to try other menu items. Plus, I was pleasantly surprised to find that this restaurant was Michelin recommended! So if you're looking for a casual and high quality cultural dining experience this place is definitely worth a try! Note: The "No Public Restrooms" sign is for those who aren't customers. read more

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I've always loved this restaurant. Their food never fails to impress me. Everything tastes amazing. It's real Lao food! I used to get their grilled squid, but when I went yesterday, it wasn't on the menu. I really hope they can get more squid and bring it back soon. The staff is always super nice, and a big shoutout to the chef(s) for doing such an awesome job! I live in Marietta, which is a bit of a drive to Duluth, but I'm thankful for Uber/Lyft since someone else drives me. Lol, wishing them more success and hoping they can open more locations. read more

Snackboxe Bistro - Pork ribs - Laotian Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

This place was AMAZING! It was my first time and I cannot wait to get back to try other things. There was a little wait but the service was great! Food was fresh and presented nice! The inside was clean and welcoming. Thit Kho or Thom Khem is my new fave dish lol! It was so good! And the pork belly laab....my goodness! I could eat this everyday and not get tired. I wish they served Thum Kapoon i want to try this dish so badly! I will definitely return! This place can have all my money lol! read more

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Dropped by for lunch with my little family. Sorry to say it was our first time. Wish we would have tried sooner but it just never happened. Upon entering we were greeted with the host/waitress. There was only one person working the front at that time. They weren't too busy and we were able to seat ourselves. Loved the decorations and ambiance of the restaurant. Looking at my pictures you'll see we tried a few items from the menu including sampler platter, steak special, pho, fried squid, and both cooking styles of the bao. The sampler platter came with sticky rice and was definitely enough for two people. We treated it more like our appetizer. LOL. I loved how we were able to try an abundance of options from just one dish. This is as authentic as you're going to get besides having someone's auntie or you make it yourself. I really appreciate all the fresh flavors and "homecooked" meals Snackboxe has to offer. Will def return when the cravings set in and I'm not in the mood to cook. read more

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The restaurant isn't huge, and is kind of tucked away in a corner that isn't very noticeable, but it's so tasty, there were lots of people that visited when we were there on a random Wednesday for lunch. Here's what I had and man do I recommend everything: Grilled Squid - The grilled squid comes with a spicy dipping sauce, but it was grilled with some sort of marinade and it's delicious with or without imo. But if you want the extra spice and flavor be sure to dip it! Papaya Salad - Shredded green papaya salad with garlic, tomatoes, spicy red chili peppers, fish sauce, and lime juice. The spicy papaya salad was impressive! As it wasn't insanely sweet like a lot of Asian restaurants make it here in the states. Khao Poon - Khao Poon is a spicy red coconut curry vermicelli rice noodle soup. It is served with with pork and chicken at Snackboxe bistro. I have to say - this noodle soup is SO GOOD!!! 5 stars for sure! The flavor of the soup was so delicious, and I must say it does have a kick to it so if you don't like your food with some heat, you might have to ask for some adjustments. Service can be kind of slow, but food is well worth it! read more

I must have came on the worst weekend. Upon trying to order online and nothing going through, I checked to see if they were open. I saw that they were so I called, and no one picked up. So now I thought that the only way to get an order in was to go pay Snackboxe a visit. I didn't know, but they closed their original location in Doraville which made me sad. I would have thought the prestige of getting a bib gourmand and the status of getting on the Michelin guide they would be flourishing... Let's start off with what happened when I got there. I placed our order at 3:40PM and there was another take out order ahead of us. They ordered 4 items and were already there for 35 minutes. By the time I learned that, I had already ordered, but logically I thought if it took them that long (40 minutes) to get an order out it should be half the time for what we order because I only got 2 dishes...right? Nope. We decided to head out to get some boba, thinking that our order would be waiting for us when we got back. When I got back, the order still wasn't ready. By this time we were hitting about an hour in since I placed my order of two items. They were super understaffed the weekend that we came here and I feel bad for the front staff. The kitchen staff must have been one person working back there. It takes a lot to get on the bib gourmand, but I guess the lesson here is that it takes even more to just keep up with the popularity. I really, really, really hope that Snackboxe corrects the mistakes of under staffing and that management really sees the issues that's going on and staff the restaurant accordingly. The original restaurant location never had these issues, and it makes me sad to see that closing that location and fully focusing on the second location resulted to this experience. In the end, they apologized and said that they were going to fully refund the order. I'm a bit hesitant as far as if they'll keep their word, but I think they will. On my end I'll probably take the extra step and check the credit card, but we'll see if they'll hold onto their word. Waiting for an hour for 2 dishes I think was a little bit too crazy, but they were trying so hard to just keep up it felt like there were just no one in the kitchen. This won't be my last visit, but I won't be back for a while until these issues are fixed. read more