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    Thai Lao Restaurant

    4.0 (843 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Laotian
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Cashew stir-fry.
    Richard D.

    Arrived 6pm on a Friday night. A few tables filled but mostly empty. Been coming here for many years, ever since it opened. The food and the service has always been outstanding. No different tonight. We typically get our favorite dishes each time... Tom Yum, Cashew Nut Stir Fry, Spring Rolls, and Fried Chicken. Unfortunately they were out of Stuffed Chicken Wings, which we love. Another great dinner at Thai Lao... in and out in an hour. Enough take home for tomorrow.

    Sai Qua
    Kevin W.

    Had dinner at our favorite Thai Restaurant on the West Side, Thai Lao located next to the Texaco on Farrington Hwy. Service was great, our server was very attentive and accommodating. We ordered a couple of our favorites the Deep Fried Fish in Red Curry and the Evil Jungle Curry. The Fried Fish in Red Curry was perfectly prepared and delicious. Fish was crispy outside, moist and tender inside with that wonderful Red Curry and fresh Green and Red Peppers it's a totally cravable dish. We also tried something new for us the Beef Tomato and the Stir Fried Long Rice Noodles with Shrimp (Pad Woon Seu). The stir fried noodles is lighter than their Pad Thai. The shrimp was good perfectly. Very good flavors well balanced. Note that the building management changed all the parking fronting the restaurant to 30 minute parking.

    Stuff chicken wings
    Eugene E.

    Pretty tasty food. Decent size portions. Not bad since I am a Siam garden fan. Their stuff chicken wings are big and tasty. But I still love Siam garden yellow curry. Go and try it. Worth a try once.

    Shrimp PaNang curry
    Scott O.

    We had the Shrimp PaNang and the chicken satay appetizer. $43 The chicken satay was a bit dry but also did not seem to be freshly grilled. Strange. It came with a citrus sauce drizzled all over it and the bamboo skewers which made it a bit messy. If it was not for the peanut sauce this would have been a complete bust. We ordered the PaNang Thai Hot and it did not disappoint. There was a $2 upcharge for the spice level as it shows on the menu. Just be aware so you are not surprised. We were warned that they did not have any basil for the PaNang. Even still, this was the 3rd best PaNang we've ever had and the second best we've had on the island. We'll have to come back and try it again.

    Van K.

    Craving pho today and sooo glad I stopped in today for Lao's version, with much more umami, beef flavored goodness to quell my jungle Asian taste buds. Tons of meat, beef and meatball, toppings, vegetables to add in, plus a DIY spice pepper rack with sambal, chili oil and dried peppers, your boy was in sap sap heaven. Service is very kind and helpful, place is clean and had on Thai music for the nostalgia but rap, island reggae for extra flavor. I've had their food from the Aiea/Pearl city shop, had their amazing papaya salad at their popups, but will be back to their Kapolei shop to sampo a few more items that I was eyeing out. Mahalo Thai Lao, for giving a chunky kid exactly what he was craving today.

    Gung Ob Woon Sen (Thai Style Pasta)
    Hannah F.

    We ordered online and took our food to go. The Pad Kra Pao with beef was yummy, as were the summer rolls, and Pla Meuk Mano (steamed fish with lime juice). The fried spring rolls were also good. I didn't care for the Gung Ob Woob Sen as the noodles were overcooked and dry yet oily and the shrimps were black on one side, and the house chicken salad was okay but underwhelming. The service was fast and friendly and indoors was calm and quiet. The price point is high in my opinion overall. If we come back we'll eat at the restaurant and will post an update.

    BOGO buy 4 get 1 free pork skewers
    Catherine Y.

    Farmers Market Pop-up review. We always make it a point to hit them up when they attend the Hoopili Festival st. market. We love getting the BOGO pork sticks- Buy 4 bbq pork sticks get one free! We also usually get the curry and fried chicken plate, yum!

    Pad phet
    Tom S.

    It's been awhile and the flavors are back!!! The food was fresh and everything we had was pretty amazing. We ordered papaya salad, padsew, red curry, beef fried rice, pad phet and spring rolls. If I had to pick surprisingly it was the padsew. The noodles were delicious and they got the dark sauce to highlight the dish. I asked the waitress if they have a new chef and she said yes. You can totally tell. They are back on my good list!

    Asaiahsen A.

    My only Thai food spot near home that I religiously get take out from! Finally dined in for a late lunch and it was quiet with fast service. Servers are always so nice and tentative. Food is astonishing! I sadly get the same thing every time because I just love these dishes so much :) pad si ew is my top favorite dish with extra beef! No where else makes it like them! I also recently started loving the green curry fried rice with chicken which is surprisingly a good alternative if you don't want to get curry and rice. I also usually get pad Thai but that would've been too much food for me and my friend given these portions are huge.

    Glass noodles with baked shrimp.
    Ratchawan S.

    I ordered sai Oua for to go, and this is what I received, burnt sausages. I don't think this can even be called food anymore. And I spent almost $50 for this meal. I've never seen a restaurant serve food this badly before.

    Spring Rolls (Deep Fried)
    Casey K.

    The food place was on time order was made in 15mins or less I order pad Thai satay panag curry (spicy) They have nice dine in area but I was only able catch picture of spring rolls because food was so good I just went eat it up so fast I forgot to take pictures but a must try when in kapolei side !!!

    Mango sticky rice
    Jessie M.

    Always such good quality and delicious food! My partner goes crazyyy for the fish panaang curry and always orders an extra one for later! love the different heat and protein options - medium, hot, or THAI HOT and chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, seafood for most entrees. & mango sticky rice to die for! Love all the locations! Mahalo

    Jam A.

    This restaurant is a local Thai restaurant. I came in for some to go food a couple weeks ago. And then my visitor came in for some soup. And my husband wanted to try the restaurant on date night last week. Are used to go to my favorite restaurant in Pearl city, so I was kind of skeptical, but the food is really good.

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    I go there a lot, I love the Pad Thai and pad Si ew, the service takes a while but the food is definitely worth it!

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    The food comes quick and is always hot and fresh. I love the stuffed chicken wing and the Penang is always amazing.

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    9 months ago

    Closed for holidays 12-2225 to 12-26-25. Yelp still taking orders. took mine, got there and sign on door indicated closed.

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    Very good and tasty Thai food and fast delivery. Also a good eat-in spot. I would definitely use this place again and again.

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    Ask the Community - Thai Lao Restaurant

    Do you serve stuffed bitter melon soup?

    What are the vegan options?

    You can do tofu pad Thai without fish sauce & egg. Still delicious. Or Panang curry with no fish sauce/meat. They're pretty accommodating with dietary restrictions, just ask :)

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    Everything went well! The service is great. We decided to dine in instead of doing take-out. We…read morealso had pad Thai with seafood and thai tea. The food was delicious! I usually order panang curry but we opt for appetizers and our favorite noodle dish. The taste of the food is always good here. Place is casual. Many customers do take out. This is my go to for Thai food.

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    It's been hot lately and I needed something cooler for lunch. I decided on this restaurant as it…read morewas convenient to completing rhe rest of my errands in this shopping plaza. First, found the restaurant tooked into the corner next to Buffalo Wild Wings. Upon entering, the restaurant has a great upscale atmosphere with outdoor seating. A few bar seating up front as you wait to be seated. But during this weekday lunch, there was just one other family seated. Service was quick as I already knew what I wanted. Possibly because of its upscale vibe, prices are $6 -$7 more than other places. Food was tasty. Portions are large and so I was able to take home my leftovers. Bathroom is nice and clean. The only thing is that there's a large frosted Pictor window making the restroom really warm and muggy. I would recommend this place, but not for everyday dining due to the higher end price.

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