Great food, great service, clean and nice atmosphere. It is our favorite restaurant in Lodi.read more

The food was excellent, but even better was the warm reception and personal contact the owner has…read morewith all the patrons. The restaurant is coming up on its 20th anniversary and we plan on being there to celebrate! The restaurant was warm and inviting. Very family oriented, but can also be private.

We ordered via door dash so can only rate the food, which was excellent. We ordered Pad Thai, 2…read moreorders of Pad See-Ew, Sticky rice with mango, and a Thai tea. All were so flavorful. What we loved was with each dish they give you a choice of not spicy, mild, medium spicy, and very spicy. My daughter and I ordered the pad see-ew not spicy. My husband got the pad Thai with medium spice, which he said was perfect - he wouldn't want it any spicier. Though we would order any of these dishes again, we're looking forward to trying others from this restaurant. Our new favorite Thai place.

I've ordered from here a few times with varying results. The Pra Ram was good, as was the Calamari…read more However, the Pad Thai and Pad See Ew were both nearly without any sort of sauce. So I'd stay away from the stir fried noodles unless you like bland and dry noodles. The man working there seems to be friendly, and the food is always fast. So, I would say this is one of those places that's good at some things and not so good at others. Pick what you like and stick with that. Online ordering is convenient, although it does not feature everything that they offer.

hate having to write this review because, as a small business owner myself, I try to be empathetic…read moreand supportive of other businesses. That said, this experience needs to be shared -- especially given the complete lack of concern for customer experience and food safety. I'm visiting the area for the weekend and decided to grab soup dumplings with a friend. It was our "cheat day," so we ordered about $60 worth of food, which wouldn't have been an issue if it had been edible. We ordered two lunch combo plates, pork bao buns, and pork and vegetable dumplings. Food review: I ordered the General Chicken lunch combo. It tasted nothing like expected and was mostly thick breading covered in an overly sweet sauce that was supposed to be spicy. The rice was honestly the highlight of my meal -- though rice is hard to mess up... or so I thought, considering how sick I am while writing this, and that was mostly what I ate. My friend ordered the orange chicken, which looked and tasted exactly like mine--again, mostly breading. Her chow mein was cold in the middle, which made it seem like it was microwaved. I'm not usually nitpicky, but this was already turning into a bad experience. The pork bao buns weren't as bad as the rest of the food, but once we got to the "dumplings," we stopped eating altogether and threw everything away. The dumplings we ordered came out as steamed potstickers. I wish I had taken a picture--they looked awful. We gave them the benefit of the doubt since this place is literally called Dumpling House. That was a mistake. I took one bite of the dumpling with the sauce provided (soy sauce with chili flakes), which masked the taste. On the next bite -- without sauce -- I immediately noticed a horrible flavor. I smelled the dumpling and it had a rotten odor. At that point, I was completely done. When I got up to wash my hands and walked toward the bathroom, I took a closer look around. I noticed tin serving dishes that staff appeared to be eating directly out of, and a "wrapping" station set up on a table with wrappers laid out and a container of wonton filling just sitting there at room temperature. I don't know how long it had been out, but my friend mentioned it was there when we first walked in and assumed it was fresh. We were seated for about 30 minutes, and the filling remained out the entire time. Pork should absolutely not be left out that long -- and clearly, based on what we experienced, it wasn't safe. I've now spent the last six hours sick in my hotel room. Not only do I feel awful, but I'm also missing out on activities I had planned for this mini trip. Dumpling House -- please do better. Please care about your customers' health and safety.

Took away some offerings including xiao long bao, bbq pork buns, and pork potstickers. With…read moreexception of xlb, very good flavors with closer to authentic tastes that frankly were a surprise given the area. I don't usually get xlb to take away since it's very hard to maintain the hot soup in the dumpling but I tried and failed at the effort and don't at all blame the DH who warned me. Ah well had to try.

Wonderful Experience - Spice It Up Heavenly Beef…read more I had a wonderful experience with Spice It Up Heavenly Beef. The beef was incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned with a rich blend of spices that truly lived up to the name "heavenly." Every bite was savory and satisfying, with just the right balance of heat and aroma. The quality of the ingredients was evident, and the dish was cooked to perfection. It's comforting, delicious, and clearly made with care. Highly recommended for anyone who loves bold flavors and well-prepared beef. I'll definitely be ordering this again!

We came here for a post college graduation celebration on Saturday. There were 14 of us. They were…read morevery accommodating, considering that I made the reservation the day before. When we arrived, our tables were set up and we sat down. The restaurant looked clean and there were a few patrons eating and some picking up food to go. Let me start off with saying that the food was really good. It was fresh and seasoned just right. We ordered the beef skewers, pineapple fried rice, basil fried rice, a couple of different curries, and sweet and sour fish. In regard to the service, it looked like there were only 2 employees working that day, the cook and an employee who was the cashier/server/table busser. This employee was friendly and did the best she could, but it was a lot for her to perform all of these roles. Our food was brought out in waves, a few dishes at a time. She hardly came over to check on us or refill our waters unless I asked. We ordered more food and it was a while before more food came out. When we were finished, the cook came out and introduced himself. He told us he was the only cook. This probably explained why our food didn't come out all together and why it took so long. I suppose that on a typical Saturday afternoon, one cook would have been enough. I would like to think that if I made the reservation sooner, they could have planned for enough help. Overall, our group experience was not the greatest. The food was certainly good. The service could use a lot of improvement. I'm sure if you don't go with a group, you'd be fine.

An authentic gem with amazing service, portions, and prices!…read more + Fantastic flavors that are authentic + Fast, friendly service in a lovely atmosphere + Great portions, prices and variety - Closes at 8 so plan accordingly Lao Der is an authentically delicious simple Lao restaurant focusing on homey recipes and street foods, in a bright, friendly and welcoming modern restaurant. Nestled in an unassuming strip mall flanked by a Subway and a Chinese takeout spot, this place will make you feel like you stepped into someone's home. A good selection of freshly prepared dishes means you can come here no matter your mood, and the service is top notch. Romano is prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu that Pat the head chef prepares and is patient when it comes to ordering, and prompt when it comes to serving. The portions are generous and the flavors are rich without being overwhelming, and Lao Der features unapologetically authentic Lao cuisine that is a rarity worth discovering. Whether you want a warm hearty soup, an easy noodle dish, or bright zingy salad, the menu has you covered. Clean, bright and relaxing, Lao Der is an excellent choice for lunch or dinner. Just come earlier than usual since the place closes at 8. Enjoy!

I was so proud to see a fancy Lao restaurant in Stockton, CA. It was so nice and clean inside, they…read moreeven had a bar but we were so hungry we just focused on food. Even on the menu was so delicious, the gaeng aum was the only thing that was lacking the hm flavor but it's more of an authentic home dish so no worries I was still amazed that was on the menu, my fav food. Overall, I had a great time & will bring my family for them to try. We love lao food & seeing our people thrive! Blessings to this establishment & hope everyone will see how amazing lao food is!

Green Papaya remains one of our go-to spots in Stockton for Lao and Thai food!…read more We shared the Pad Thai (my personal pick) and the Yellow Curry, which is my husband's favorite because of its creamy texture. We also added the Crab Fried Rice and the Fried Riblets. The fried rice is seasoned perfectly, and the riblets are the absolute ideal pair for the rice! Portions are generous, the space is clean and spacious, and the service is always friendly. If you haven't been here yet, definitely give them a try next time you're in Stockton.

This was perfect for the rainy weather. I really loved their broth it was well seasoned and I…read moredidn't need to add any additional seasoning. I liked that they provided pickled peppers to go with this. It was the perfect touch for the noodle soup. I also ordered a side of Thai tea not featured and thought it was on the sweeter end for my taste buds. But after having some spicy papaya salad, the sweet and creamy Thai tea helped cooled down my taste buds. Overall experience was great. Cashier/server was nice and the service was quick! Very attentive as we were just about done eating he asked if we needed some takeout boxes.

Brought a friend there for lunch on day. Friend said he never had this type of Chinese food…read morebefore. Was highly satisfy and said he will be back with his family.

They never seem to disappoint. This 1 of our go to spots for dinner. I love the beef with veggies…read moreand the fried rice. So simple and delicious

Had the nicest and quietest dinner here last night. This was our first time and while it's a really…read moresmall little dining room, the low lighting and light jazz music playing in their sound system made it extra cozy and nice. We were the only customers and got there around 6:30. My only critique is that there were a lot of employees and we were the only patrons, yet our two servers did seem distracted and forgot a couple of things throughout the meal. I'm giving grace for that because it was a very slow night and they were probably just chit chatting in the back. I would've had no issue giving this 5 stars if it wasn't for that one small thing. Service otherwise was very friendly and quick The food was fantastic! As a Japanese American who's been eating sushi since I was in the womb, I have to disagree with the yelper who recently said the rolls are too small and too expensive. The rolls we ordered were huge and the fish was very fresh and on par with M sushi and Komachi. Is it a luxurious loungy city style vibe? No. But the food is great and the prices are fair imo for the extremely fresh and delicious fish. We ordered two bowls of miso, salmon tataki roll (I only wished for more onions!), the spicy crunchy scallop roll (my new favorite roll in Lodi), snow crab CA roll, and I think the last one was a dragon roll with unagi. They were all great. We were def pleasantly surprised by Yume and will absolutely be coming back.

I have been living in Lodi on and off between my other house in Boise and never tried this place…read moreuntil a few weeks ago. To be honest the only way I am giving this a 3 star was the service. The ambiance was super clean as well and no issues there. My biggest concern was the food except the unagi which was delicious. The Ramen if I was to rate it would be 2 out of 5 stars. No great flavor and a complete disappointment. I would come back to try more sushi but definitely not the ramen.

Let me start by saying HELL YEA just for the wasabi itself.. damn near burned my brain up! That's…read morethe kind of heat I'm talking about! Usually I order extra wasabi from spots cuz it's not too hot.. Test it here first, lol. Was at Lodi Street Fest & stopped in. I ordered Dad's & Crunch Roll. Rolls were excellent, and with the wasabi heat.. Perfection! Pull up!

Food was okay overall. The sesame chicken was a little different than what I'm used to, I was…read moreexpecting breaded strips like most Japanese restaurants serve. That said, the young host and server were incredibly friendly and kind, which really stood out and made the experience sweet. I'll be back, but I may skip the bento box next time and try more of the Chinese dishes instead. They also take Apple Pay, which is definitely a plus.

This is my first time coming to this restaurant, immediately we were met with warm welcomes! They…read morehave great music playing (I was dancing in my seat the entire time I was eating). When we were figuring out what to order, the waitress was really nice and patient. She told us about the food and answered any questions we had. Also ensured that food allergies are taken seriously and they are willing to exclude ingredients for our meals. We ordered the seafood noodle soup. It's a great portion! The bowls are very fancy as well as our Thai coffee glasses! Definitely coming back here, if not to get some food, definitely for that Thai iced coffee! I'm excited to come back and try something new!

This little gem is located in a sketchy plaza next to a run down liquor store so don't be surprised…read morelike I was when I first got to the location. Inside is small but nicely decorated. My friends recommended this place and took the opportunity to go when I was in town for an event. We ordered lots of food. Everything was delicious. My family were impressed. Portions are decent. Food is a bit pricy but so is everything else in the world right now. Service was a bit slow since they were busy. I'd definitely recommend it if you're ever in stockton looking for a Thai/Cambodian fusion!