This was my first time eating Laotian food and it was incredible. 👌🏾 It seems very similar to Thai food with a few notable differences, and the cocktails tasty and unique. The outside seating feels so serene for a restaurant in the middle of the city. Our waiter was very helpful w/ explaining each dish, and provided superb recommendations. I Will most certainly be returning!
We are actually regulars at this restaurant because it is that good! The food never disappoints, and there’s so much to choose from on the menu. I’ve tried almost everything and nothing has disappointed yet however, most recently we visited and had a server name Andrea and she was fantastic. A real sweetheart, that turned our regular dinner spot, a hidden gem, into a pleasant experience.
I tried Laos in Town for the first time and was not disappointed. I also was able to bring my dog along which was very convenient.
I had the pork belly app, chicken curry, and Banana Lagoon cocktail. All of which was absolutely amazing. When I got there, it took a little while to get water going from the first two staff members but as soon as Silvia came over, everything was perfect. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed.
I highly recommend!
The atmosphere was amazing. It is a chill, yet luxury vibe, which I really loved. The vegetable spring rolls were delicious and extremely fresh. I ordered the wok noodles, which had a nice flavor. The customer service was excellent. Silvia was our waitress, and was very knowledgeable about the dishes and incredibly accommodating with my coconut allergy. I would definitely recommend!
My server Silvia from Colombia not only provided a very courteous and great service, she also knew her menu very well. I shall definitely come back and ask the restaurant to make sure she is our server. The food was delicious, very clean and cooked just right. So glad we now have a Laotian restaurant in town.
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Very good Laotian food! Atmosphere is very clean and interior was fancy. Definitely a good spot for a date night. Tried their famous fried rock fish, crispy pork, and crispy chicken. Loved rock fish definitely get that. But pork had a strong pork smell (sauce was nice) and crispy chicken could be more crispy. Some were cold and soggy. Our server Arm was nice.
22% tip is mandatory.
Highly recommend the grilled chicken hearts! Across the menu, the flavors are powerful, sour, spicy, savory… the whole spectrum. Lots of acidity, lemongrass, fish sauce, and tropical fruit across the menu. Some dishes went a little far on the salt, though. Cocktails were top notch, very interesting.
I had the chicken orm today and it was delicious. It's a nice balance of sour and spicy. My server, Silvia, was really friendly and made sure I was taken care of. I hope to be back to try more of the menu!
my first time eating here and it did not disappoint. We got spring rolls, calamari, and crispy pork belly as apps and then for my entree I got the branzino. Other people in my party got other entrees and everyone loved their dish. Everything was so good and our server, Marshall, was very attentive and efficient. Will def be here again!
Half Lao individual writing this review- my experience at Laos in Town was phenomenal. I’d recommend a reservation, we were lucky to get a slot squeezed in last minute. I was hesitant at first because I sought authentic Lao food, but the chefs met my expectations. The food gives me home cooked feels and tastes great even with spicy kick. It wasn’t just spicy either, the pepper complements the flavor with a great balance. Sylvia is the best! She took care of us from beginning to end and even went out of her way to answer questions for me. Thank you for such a great experience!
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