Well, I was really excited to try the food as a fellow Lao person. Service was good. Then, I found a maggot in the Lao burger. I really wanted to like it and support something that's Lao but that's nasty. read more

Taurus Ox - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came here with a large group (six people) on Valentine's Day and we had a great time. It took a while for our food to come out but we had ordered six entrees and it was a busy night, so that was understandable. Everything was delicious - highly recommend the brussel sprout pancake, the burger, the yellow gaeng curry, and whtever that dish was with the sausage and beets. The pink guava lemonade was really good, as was the iced tea. We split a mango sticky rice and an ube sticky bun for dessert - highly recommend both, but especially the sticy bun! The toffee on top makes it irresistible. Our server Rae (sp?) was lovely, professional, accommodating, and funny, and the other waitstaff were helpful and attentive as well. We would love to come back! **One of the people in our party has Celiac's and the kitchen has excellent cross-contamination procedures. read more

Probably the best burger in Seattle but I have to say I was a bit suspect of the waiter and my hinge date being friendly. They seemed to already know that he wanted to split the thom khem and the ox burger and no cucumber on the papaya salad (he's allergic). -1 for being ran through but would come again for the burger read more

Taurus Ox - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place sets the bar for Lao food-- fun interior and ambiance, including a wall full of sticky rice bags near the bathroom. We arrived about 30 min before closing time on Saturday and had no wait for seating. The waitress was super friendly and was thoughtful enough to check in to see if we wanted mango sticky rice before the kitchen closed. We shared the papaya salad, lao sausage entree and khao poon noodle soup. The papaya salad was the right balance of funk, tang and kick accompanying the crunch of fresh papaya. The mains were incredible. The sausage was rich but complemented by the brightness of the lemongrass and other spices. The vegetables, jaew and sticky rice completed the meal. As for the noodle soup, it was a warming hug that was way richer than I expected (in a good way!) No single flavor was too overpowering. The one thing was the rice noodles were overcooked and broke whenever I picked them up. Do *not* pass on the bird's eye chili oil-- it's a pleasant slow-burn that accentuated the meal. If you have any leftover, it's totally kosher to take it home read more

Taurus Ox - Papaya salad - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I'm disappointed to write a bad review about a place we've been loyally coming to for so long. Unfortunately our service was so unacceptable the last time we ate here I feel the need to report it in order to inform the management about our experience since we were unable to do this while we were there. First off if you've never been here the food is typically a consistent 10/10 which is why we come here often for date nights and even anniversaries. We came here recently on a Thursday evening and had a very atypical experience. While we were seated right away despite there being several large parties our server took 20 minutes to come to our table and take our order. I could excuse this if he seemed busy but he clearly was not serving the large party tables either as I observed many tables waiting for extended periods of time without food and without communication about the long wait ahead. We waited 50 minutes for our food to arrive and when it finally did it was cold. The Lao burger is one of our favorite dishes and the bun was cold to the touch. We ate it anyway because we were famished. What was especially disappointing was that I was prepared to order dessert and even an appetizer had I been given the opportunity to do so, but we never saw our waiter so we were forced to wait. We also had to get out of our seat several times to receive needed service, which we observed other tables doing the same thing on this night. I would normally complain about this in the moment but we had reservations elsewhere after our dinner and due to the massive delay we were forced to leave unsatisfied and extremely disappointed in our experience. We barely enjoyed our lukewarm meal and were robbed of the opportunity to enjoy a nice dessert and more that night due to the horrible service. I'm hesitant to come back despite this being genuinely one of my most favorite restaurants in Seattle. Please do better for your future patrons. read more

Wow Taurus Ox has all the right flavors. We ordered: PAPAYA SALAD--authentic taste! Surprising, since most restaurants hold back on flavor. The only thing I wished was that they customized the spice level. We asked if we can have it spicy, but they said it only comes in one spice level, which wasn't spicy enough for us. GUMBO--this was great, I've never experienced Asian styled gumbo. Would order this again. KHAO POON--okay, so both my husband and I are pretty picky about khao poon since his sister makes hers so amazing. My husband said that this was just "alright". He said that all the mint and basil they put in soaked into the broth which made it hard to taste the coconut flavors. But he did say that it still hit the spot--he'll remove the herbs the next time he orders it. THOM KHEM--I never thought I'd enjoy brussel sprouts so much, but that brussel sprout hash in this dish was a surprise hit! The pork itself was tender and flavorful. The only think I'd change would be asking for a soft boil egg instead of a hard boiled one. The staff was friendly and the interior is decorated beautifully. This place would make a great date night spot for anyone looking for authentic Laotian food. read more

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Laotian food at an affordable price! Come here early because there will be a wait and line. The service is fast and prices are good. The place is clean and busy. The Lao sausage is what they're known for. It's not my favourite thing but that is personal preference. The sausage itself is done very well and cook perfectly! I definitely don't get the chance to try Laotian food so this place opened up my mind to the complex flavours and ingredients used in the cuisine. A must try if you're in the area! read more

Taurus Ox - Phad Lao, Thom Khem, Lao Pork Sausage - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

i've never had laotian food before, so i have nothing to compare taurus ox's food to. but the experience overall was a delight and typical of your above-average seattle ethnic restaurant--foods friendly to most people served in a casual yet intimate atmosphere and with laid-back but friendly service. on a friday night, we came in at around 6pm and thankfully didn't need to wait long. it got packed later on. they only take reservations for large parties but they have a waitlist. we got soop pak, a side salad of asian vegetables like enoki, woodear, chinese broccoli but seasoned with dill. it was very "herby" which was a refreshing flavor profile for food i'm familiar with. the yellow gaeng curry was sweet, rich, and delicious. paired with the jasmine rice, it's a comforting hug. we also got the thom khem, which was a braised pork belly similar to taiwanese braised pork belly with rice, so i can't say what exactly is laotian about it, but it was good, albeit too salty and too sweet. i did like how it included an egg and a hashbrown read more

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First time trying Laotian food and Taurus Ox did NOT disappoint! Vibe is casual though the prices are on the more expensive side. We opted to skip the wait for a table and sat at the bar. Our server was very attentive and the food came out incredibly quickly (2-3 min after ordering). We tried quite a few dishes from the menu, with the top standouts being the Chicken Laap (refreshing and herbaceous) and the Thom Khem (very savory, brussel hash is to die for!). Pro tip: add some papaya salad to the chicken Laap for an extra kick! The pandan ice cream was a perfect end to the meal with notes of coconut and vanilla (the "cookie" tastes more like a wonton chip though). Definitely will be back! read more

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Have been to Taurus Ox twice and was consistently impressed twice by the quality of food and cocktails! My favorite dish here is the Nam Khao. So many different textures and complementary flavors. Crispy rice is incredibly underrated. The lettuce wraps are fresh and make the perfect conduit for the savory warm salad. Was thinking about this dish for a while. Second favorite is the Thom Khem. Well made, pork belly is delicious and the brussel sprout hash brown is a textural and savory addition that elevates the dish really well. The sausage is well made too. Can't remember if it came with a sauce but it was juicy regardless. The spring rolls are worth the purchase, not your same old spring roll experience. I had brought friends to Taurus and hyped up the experience. This was their first bite and they were really excited to experience the rest of the meal after. It set the tone. The Lao Burger is filling and delicious. They're known for their burger but I prefer some of the other dishes since they represent Laos cuisine more uniquely and traditionally. However, if you're into burgers, this is a good one. Loved the pickled onions. Papaya salad was average. Yellow Gaeng as well. Cocktails are pretty well thought out - I enjoyed the Tamarind Marg and the Phet Phet Pepper Garden. Traditional Laotian ingredients made for a spicy and compelling cocktail! Service was great and ambience was lovely - loved the bull/longhorn motifs and lighting. High on my recommend list! read more

Taurus Ox - Lao Pork Sausage Papaya Salad - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic atmosphere, menu and well prepared and tasty food, I loved their burger! It was really good. Absolutely love the location, the restaurant is right at the corner of the intersection so it's easy to find. Parking is a hit or miss but lots of street parking available in walking distance. Food was delicious and the servers were professional and attentive. Love this place, I will be back! read more

Taurus Ox - Mango sticky rice dessert - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Y'all. Listen, I know we were extra starving by the time we got to Taurus Ox, but the food was so SO good! It's our own fault that we went the day without a meal; from the grand opening event to the post-event interviews, walk-throughs and glad-handing, by the time the three of us were able to walk away from the building it was creeping up on 4 pm. Taurus Ox was not our planned destination. It wasn't even our back-up destination, once we realized the first restaurant was inaccessible due to the college football game crowd. Heck, it wasn't even our third, fourth or fifth planned stop that night. But, we were headed towards another spot when we passed through the neighborhood and our friend immediately said, "Wait, let's go here." At that point he could have been pointing to a sketchy greasy spoon with a C health rating and I would have said yes, please - all of it in my face. Thankfully he stopped us in front of Taurus Ox, with their healthy and flavorful fare and cozy and warm dining room. We absolutely showed up at the right time, as our party of three was shown right away to a booth in the back. We took a moment to discuss the menu, but then flagged down our waiter to ask for his advice and input. In the end, we ordered: the Papaya Salad ($9), the Gumbo ($12), the Nam Khao ($16) and the Lao Pork Sausage ($18). We added on some of the sauces ($1.50) plus an extra order of the sticky rice ($4) and rounded it out with two Tamarind sodas ($5 each) and one Pink Guava Lemonade ($5). I'm slightly ashamed to admit that we asked our waiter to bring the extra serving of rice out right away. We were starving, after all, and we didn't know how long it'd take for the food to arrive. To his credit, he did, and we put a hurtin' on the rice in short order. Thankfully the food started to come out right after that and we were too busy stuffing our faces - and exclaiming over how tasty everything was - to talk. The pork sausage was probably my favorite item. It had a nice snap to the skin, a tasty, not-too-gamey flavor and a tiny bit of spice. It was served on a bed of white rice with a few vegetables on the side (cucumber, jicama and another one I can't identify.) The Nam Kaho was a very close second - basically lettuce wraps. I really enjoyed the crispy rice that was the base of the filling, which paired well with the herbs and pork. The lettuce leaves gave everything a nice crispness and let me believe it was healthy. The gumbo was interesting, definitely not something I would've expected on a Laotian menu. It had good flavor and a lot of enjoyable ingredients (that sausage, to start!) but it felt a bit overpriced for the amount we got. The papaya salad was a nice balance to all the meat we'd ordered, giving a freshness and variety to the palate. There were a lot of different flavors competing in that one dish, but it somehow worked while retaining its "I'm a salad!" status. And do not pass up the opportunity to try their tamarind soda. One friend and I ordered it and we had to stop ourselves from guzzling it down in one go. The tamarind flavor was spot on, but they also mixed in salt crystals, which sunk down to the bottom of the glass. If you stirred it up and got a bit of the crunchy saltiness in a sip - my god. SO good. The staff was friendly and available whenever one of my friends wanted to flag them down for a comment, question or request. It was an enjoyable meal for three adults who were bordering on hangry on a Saturday night. Plus, the location? That neighborhood is *adorable*. It was the middle of November, so there were lights on trees and it was just altogether so perfect. Highly recommend. read more

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I actually went to ox burger first which is an extension of Taurus ox because their burgers are just that good! I decided to get something other than the burger since I've had it a couple times already at the other place and the ones we got instead were so good! Each dish was so uniquely flavorful and vibrant as well! I definitely want to go back and try the other menu items as well! We were seated quickly and got our food in a decent amount of time. The vibe of the restaurant was very cool, mood lighting would be perfect for a date night! read more

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Phenomenal! Enthusiastic, experienced service. Neat, functional, and comfortable dining area. Everything we tried was incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection. We had the Laos Burger and Nam Khao and we kept eating off of each other's plates because we couldn't get enough. I would have posted pictures but it looked so enticing we dove right in and completely forgot to snap a photo. Cannot recommend this place enough. read more

We ordered family Style, Nam Kao, larb, sticky rice w/ lao sausage and burgers for the kids. Customer service was great and food arrived quickly, fresh and well seasoned. Restaurant was modern and clean. Would definitely visit again if in the area. read more

The BESTTT Pork Sausage Plate and honestly, it was amazing. The sausage was packed with flavor and had just the right kick. The sticky rice, fresh herbs, and sauces all came together perfectly. It's exactly the kind of dish I love to enjoy with a cold beer. I went with a couple friends, and we all had such a good time. Staffs was really chill and friendly, a welcoming vibe that just makes you want to hang out. Definitely gotta hit them once again !! read more

A fun hidden gem serving up unique Laotian eats -- I came back here after they'd shifted locations and loved to see that they seem to be thriving and expanded their menu. We had a wait on a Friday night to get a table for 3, but it wasn't too long -- their food is great to share! We got the Phad Lao and Yellow Gaeng and both were absolutely delicious. The Papaya Salad was also really unique and a lot more fishy and funky than other ones I've had -- maybe not my favorite, but a unique flavor, for sure. The Mango Sticky Rice was FIRE, and the puffed rice added some fun texture. A fun spot, and love to see this restaurant group grow -- would totally come back! read more

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We got a lot of food. All very good. Papaya salad was delicious. Their Lao burger which they're known for did not disappoint, we split it but we could have eaten one each. Burger was so good. Sausage was fine. Thom Khmer (pork belly) was fall apart good and the fried Brussels sprouts were such a surprise hit! Mango sticky rice was a perfect ending read more

Taurus Ox - Side Sausage - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We ordered the burger, Pad lhao, Thom Khem, sausage, and mango sticky rice. I thought the noodles and pork belly were good, but the burger and sausage were not memorable. The mango sticky rice was disappointing bc it was more like rice pudding than sticky rice. Not what we expected but oh well! Fun vibe but only OK food. Didn't try the cocktails though they looked popular. read more

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I have never had Laotian food before so I was definitely very excited to get to try the food at Taurus Ox. I had heard there was a long wait since the spot is popular and doesn't take reservations (Res available only for parties of 5+) but very luckily when my friend and I walked in, they had a seat within 5 minutes for us. However as we went to sit down we definitely noticed a longer line forming to get a table. We came around 5:55 so definitely come on the earlier side to beat the dinner rush! I got the Lao Burger with Taro Chips and I definitely have to say that the Lao Burger is very good! Super flavorful and also very moist. I tasted the herbs and also the cheese which were quite poignant flavors. It is definitely a hefty burger though so I got a little tired and felt quite full after eating half of it haha. The taro chips are a nice addition but I feel like I could have done without them as well. I really hope to get the chance to come back and try the other items on the menu. Servers were nice but it did take a little longer to get the food out, though this is understandable due to the busy shop. Ambiance is very cute and lively with both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Taurus Ox - Lao Burger with an interesting ingredient I have never seen before! It is taro stem! - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Taurus Ox is a great Laotian restaurant in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle! Their front patio is a great spot for dinner in the summer - when the sun sets later in the evening. If you love Southeast Asian cuisine, the flavors are going to hit the spot. I also enjoyed trying more Laotian food, since they are rare, but it seems like they are up and coming on the food scene! Each dish was delicious, I especially enjoyed the Phad Lao, which is essentially Pad Thai, but with herbs and veggies that aren't simmered. Thom Khem - carmalized pork belly and egg Phad Lao - rice noodles with cabbage, herbs, shredded eggs, pickled fresno, crushed peanuts, and I added tofu. Lao Pork Sausage - garlic, lemongrass, like leaf, scallions, and chili read more

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Amazing!!! Restaurant promptly opened at noon. Ordered the tamarita- super delicious with an interesting flavor profile from the tamarind and spices on the rim. Got the nam khao and thom kem. The nam khao was extra crispy and had a nice balance of flavors with the lettuce wrap. The thom kem was awesome. Kudos to the kitchen for plating the rice and Brussels sprouts hash brown separately so it wouldn't get soggy from the sauce. The pork belly was cooked perfectly! Usually I separate out the fat from the pork belly, but you don't have to for this dish! The Brussels sprouts hash brown was tasty and the batter was really fluffy/light. For dessert we got the ube sticky bun- YUMMY! Will definitely be back!!! read more

My boyfriend and I came here on a weekend for brunch, and were seated quickly. We ordered the Lao Burger and Thom Khem. The Thom Khem was delicious - very tender, flavorful, and indulgent, but the portion was definitely on the small side considering the price point. The burger was the favorite for both of us because it was very well balanced with a juicy patty, creamy sauce, melty cheese, and pickled onions. Now we want to try their Ox Burger location! read more

I am completely in awe of this place. Authentic Lao food served in a trendy restaurant? This was too good to be true as a Lao American! We started with the Lao Pork Sausage, which was practically identical to the ones my mom made growing up. Flavorful, tender, and these are BIG! The Khao Poon was definitely the perfect comfort food on a cloudy day. The coconut curry was subtle and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The broth was on the sour side and not too spicy, which I liked. Our waitress convinced us to try the Mango Sticky Rice and this was such a warm treat to end our lunch. I highly recommend it if you love coconut desserts. The puffed rice added texture. read more

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Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Experience: 5/5 This spot does not take reservations, but it only took about 10 minutes for my party of 2 to get seated on a weekday evening. I ordered the lao pork sausage w/ jaew bong and the soop pak. The soop pak is a cold dish that is very refreshing and fresh. The lao pork sausage was spiced very well, and everything in that dish was very well cooked. I loved the jaew bong, and the server gave me a sample of another jaew that they had on the menu. For my first time having Laotian food, I could not have had a better experience. read more

Taurus Ox - soop pak - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My friend who is Laotian was craving Lao food. THANK GOODNESS he was craving it because my boyfriend, friend, and I were amazed by the food. It was super easy to find street parking around the area as there were plenty of spots opened when we went! We couldn't make reservations, since we only had 3 people in our group, but only waited for 30 minutes on a Friday night at around 7:30pm. Every staff member was very attentive and friendly. The ambiance was Laos inspired with a modern twist. Each of us got our own dish so we can try each others and split the burger into thirds to try. I would rate this place a 4.5/5. :) *Khao poon - was actually my least favorite out of all the dishes we had. The broth was very rich and flavorful. It had an umami and spicy flavor that I love. However, there was not much protein other than a few quail eggs in the dish, so we wished there were other proteins. Otherwise it was still a good meal. If you happen to have some sticky rice leftover, I suggest to soak a little in the broth to eat it. *Lao sausage- it had a nice balance of salty and spicy which the combination of Lao sticky rice and Laos famous jaew bong sauce enhanced the sausage's flavor. *Hanger Steak special with Lao sticky rice - they should add this to their menu for good. We all really enjoyed the steak along with the green sauce on top and dipping it with jaew bong. *Lao burger - AMAZING BURGER! We all wanted to try the burger so we agreed to share it. We were so happy we got this as we never knew Lao sausage pork and beef Patty combo existed and could taste this good! The burger was prepared in a smash patty style which created a nice crispy crust. This was definitely one of our top favorite out of the all the dishes we got. I personally LOVE cilantro, so if you're not a huge fan and think it taste like soap. Make sure to ask them to not include it! They have a sister restaurant called Ox Burger that I'll definitely visit! *Lao sweet tea - it's Laos own version of Thai tea. I love creamy and sweet drinks so this was a must for me! read more

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I'm half Laotian and this place was amazing! We were seated immediately, great service, great ambiance, and the Lao burger was a beautiful explosion of flavor. I would also recommend the Lao sausag, and the Joew bong is a side worth ordering! read more

Taurus Ox - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I recently visited Taurus Ox again after they moved to their new location. The new location is a lot bigger and also still offers outdoor seating. LAO BURGER - 5/5 I came back remembering I enjoyed the Lao burger but really forgot how GOOD the burger actually was.. The combination of the flavors is perfect. The bun is soft and the 2 beef patties were grilled perfectly. I really enjoyed the pork belly as it added a bit of smokiness and the pickled onions, taro stem, and other toppings added additional depth of flavor. The burger was a good size for me - It wasn't a filling meal but just enough to satisfy my hunger (normally when I eat burgers, it can get too heavy towards the end, but I enjoyed every bite of this burger). I would heavily recommend trying the burger! The service was good and food came relatively quick as well. read more

Taurus Ox - Lao Burger - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Taurus Ox is always a friend favorite, a cool Laotian place near volunteer park. The ambiance is always nice, my go to order is always the Thom Kem. They do the pork belly perfect, I love when it's a bit fatty. The only thing is the portions are not the largest and I always still feel a little hungry afterwards. read more

Taurus Ox - Thom Khem - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was very hungry after my flight so my friend brought us here! We had a lovely time! Everything on the menu sounds very good so it's hard to make a decision! The inside is nice and the waiter was prompt. I ordered the thom khem and loved it! It was so delicious. All the flavors worked really well together and the meat was cooked very well. I was very sad once my meal was gone. I thought the prices were fair. Very glad my friend brought us here! read more

Taurus Ox - Thom Khem - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Taurus Ox is one of the most amazing Southeast Asian restaurants I've eaten in Seattle! If you're looking for a niche cuisine with real soul and Laotian flavor, then Taurus Ox will let you experience what "explosive deliciousness" means. From the moment you step into the door, the atmosphere of the restaurant gives people a relaxed but not casual feeling, and the street style is mixed with a Southeast Asian atmosphere in the city. The first recommendation is their Lao Sausage and Ox Burger. The sausage is full of aroma, with a slight spicy taste and layered with lemongrass, and it is a perfect match with sticky glutinous rice! And the signature burger - fat and lean patties, rich spices and sour pickles, bursts with multiple flavors in the mouth, and you can't stop eating it after one bite. I especially like that they dare to use spicy and spice, and it doesn't taste "Americanized" at all - it's the kind of authentic feeling you can only taste at street stalls in Vientiane or Bangkok! The drinks are also unique, and go well with beer or their homemade Thai milk tea. ‍ The service is also very good, the waiter is enthusiastic and professional, and will recommend dishes based on how spicy you can eat; the whole dining process feels very comfortable. The location is also convenient, just near Capitol Hill, it is a perfect dining choice for shopping or gathering with friends. read more

Our first time ever trying Lao food and we loved it. My husband ordered the Khao Poon and I ordered the Pad Lao. The Khao Poon was a delicious soup. The noodles were over cooked though. My Pad Lao was awesome! I know they speciality is their hamburger but we didn't feel like eating a hamburger that day. :( We were lucky enough to get a table without waiting. This restaurant is popular so if you come during peak hours be prepared to wait. This will be a place that I will come back to the next time I'm in Seattle! read more

Taurus Ox - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good first time experience for Laotian food! We stopped by and put our name down since they quoted an hour wait. We ended up getting the text after 30 min. For drinks, we ordered ox mules and a phet phet pepper garden. For food, we ordered a papaya salad, the burger, chicken laap, thom khem, lao pork sausage, and khao poon. I personally wasn't a fan of the papaya salad. The lao pork sausage plate was also just ok. Huge fan of the burger. Made really well. Definitely feel like it could use some side (fries or something). Chicken laap, thom khem, and khao poon were all delicious. Street parking only. Awesome spot in cap hill! read more

Oh my god that was SO GOOD. Worth the wait. And you WILL wait. Thom Khem ($18) - wonderfully complex, sweet and savory sauce. Tender Pork belly. Lao Pork Sausage ($17) - I love how prominent the lemongrass is in the sausage. The Brussel sprout hash - WOW! Soop Pak salad ($9) - unlike anything I've ever had. Super fresh, crunchy, flavorful. Lives up to the hype. Literally every component was incredible. Very friendly staff :) Beautiful interior with cool ox head sculptures. read more

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Super cute spot! The music was great and inside was cute. The food was really good and reasonably priced. We had the papaya salad (a bit spicey but I'm a baby when it comes to that), the thom khem pork belly dish which was really good (especially the Brussel hash brown!) and then the phad lao which was absolutely delicious. Will definitely go back! read more

Taurus Ox - Thom khem-loved the Brussel hash brown - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here again to their new location! Saying it's upgraded is a bit of an understatement. I'm super happy they could do their food justice with the size of their new space. Of course I got the burger again, which continues to be outstanding. The sausage is still just as good as I remembered. I was still hungry after the burger + apps, so ordered the gumbo as well. Though small, the gumbo packed a lot of flavor and was pleasantly spicy. I'd like to come back and try their custom cocktails in the future. read more

Taurus Ox - Thom Khem - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This was a back up option for us when a walk-in plan fell through. It's always been so pretty at night but we just hadn't made the time to try it out. Needless to say it'll be on our short list of favorite spots from now on. We had a 5-10 min wait for a walk in dinner at 7pm. The staff were friendly and personable. We were offered a seat at the bar which was shockingly intimate and quiet. We loved getting to watch the staff put the finished touches on every single dish. We jumped right in and ordered the yellow gaeng + prawns and the sausage platter with the spicy sauce. I got a NA mojito and my husband got the Mule! The flavors were incredible, the colors were popping. The staff checked in just often enough and made sure our water glasses were never empty. Our waitress was new but you'd never know unless she told you ( like she did us). We did also get dessert (I know- how did we have room, we didn't but we were celebrating)! I got the mango sticky rice (WOW)! And my Hubs got the Uber sticky bun. Also fabulous. The entire meal felt like a warm hug and we enjoyed a nice walk around the neighborhood before heading home. We will be back! read more

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My first time for dinner and I already want to go back! As a person with a peanut allergy, I'm always nervous going to Asian restaurants, especially Laos/Thai/Viet... They have the most peanuts. Staff was very kind to ensure there wouldn't be peanuts or cross contamination in our food. I want to come back and try the khao soi when it's on the menu again. Opted for the Khao poon noodles instead. Delicious and hearty, definitely hit the spot on a rainy Seattle night. I'll be back to try the Laos Burger! read more

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Food tasted great at Taurus Ox. Everything we ordered outside the laap was fantastic (I was thinking it was going to be similar to the Thai version of larp but that wasn't quite it - served cold and very light on flavor) . It was just a tad bit crowded on a regular Wednesday night and somewhat difficult to get service in between. Best to come with a group so you can try a lot of the dishes. read more

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The Lao burger is probably the best burger of my life!! I really loved all the southeast Asian flavors in everything! The Lao burger sauce was so beautifully made, abd the patty is cooked so well!! The phad Lao was on the sweeter side so if you're looking for more of a spicy kick, either add hot sauce or order something else. The servers were so kind, I was dining with someone so they straight away asked if we wanted the burger cut. I loved the interior as well, perfect for family, friends or a date! They even have outdoor seating so feel free to bring along a furry friend! read more

Taurus Ox - Phad Lao - Laotian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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