Sophia D.

this is seriously such an awesome experience. we had the most amazing time here and can't wait to come back. The inside of the restaurant is decorated beautifully. Honestly, I think they have the most beautiful wallpaper I have ever seen in a restaurant, it just gives off a great friendly vibe. As for the food, my noodles were quite spicy but not too much, and they had really good flavor. I absolutely loved the pork inside. The fried cruller was particularly delicious and it was the perfect item to use to sop up all the soup. Everything tasted amazing and the staff made it feel like such a great environment. Easy five stars for the great flavors and awesome atmosphere.

Tim T.

Amazing noodles as always and the fried cruller was particularly delicious and the perfect item to use to sop up the soup. Great beverages as well - nice dining with my colleagues Dr. George Wuni and his cousin Warren X. Adote, Attorney. Great service and very stylish inner atmosphere as well!

Danny S.

Exceeded the hype! Which is certainly hard to do after being in the New York Times. I finally made it in to try them for out for a Friday lunch. As someone familiar with Ma Der Lao, the interior and lighting have a lot of similarities. Began with appetizers of fried calamari, chicken karaage & the 2 pc leg & thigh, hot chicken special as entree, and finished with the pandan cinnamon roll for dessert. The only miss was the karaage as ours were tough without much flavor; the eggplant jaew sounded intriguing but didn't wow. Everything else was superb! I've had a lot of bad rubbery calamari in my life and theirs was exceptional, both in the flavor of the breading and the sauces(plate licking good!). In fact, I took various morsels from other table dishes to not let any sauce go to waste. The leg/thigh and the hot chicken sandwich both illustrated well the magic that Chef Chanchaleune engineers of taking things that look and feel familiar to the American palate and transforming them with Laotian funk and flavors. I was stuffed at this point to the level where I normally wouldn't get dessert, but of course couldn't leave without trying their most Instagrammed dish. From the first bite, it was apparent that it tastes even better than it looks. It's not as heavy as typical cinnamon rolls, the pandan flavor comes through, and the fruits balance the richness perfectly. Would come back again just for dessert!

Michelle V.

Super cute space!! We stopped by for a quick drink after dinner - I tried the Thai basil cocktail and it was very interesting - really cool flavors, great drink! The interior is beautiful, dark inside but nice lighting and decor - super pretty wallpaper Service was great - bartender was quick and helpful!

Aviation Q.

Ordered the beef jerky and the special, the service was great. We never had an empty glass. The atmosphere was romantic great for date night and gives and open atmosphere great for a friends get together.

Karene C.

My husband and I love the sister restaurant, Ma Der Lao, so I was waiting for a cooler weather day to try this place. We went on Friday so I expected a happy hour like next door. Unfortunately they did not have one :(. My husband had the hot chicken sandwich with a ton of fries. The sandwich was super tasty but very small. The fries were good but even better with the fantastic dipping sauce. My red curry vermicelli was delightful.

Kai L.

We've been to Ma Der Lao Kitchen next doors, so kinda knew this was going to be a similar concept with Laos food with the same chef, but more street kind. With all the hype and all the high Yelp reviews, we were excited to go try. Indoors was larger than I anticipated, with a modern bar feel. It was pretty busy considering it was a weekday. Background music was a good volume, keeping the vibe vibrant but we can still chat. Everything was okay, not that much stood out. Hubs said maybe we should've come on the weekend when the main chefs are in. Not sure if we did indeed get the sous chefs this night? The Spicy Cucumber Salad was okay, not that much different than other Asian cucumber salads. They did liberally sprinkle a spicy seasoning over the top. We did expect the food to be somewhat spicy here since it's Laos food, but maybe they could've mixed it. The Chicken Kara-age was a standout. Fried to perfection, we squeezed the lime all over for that special citrus tangy acidity. Didn't even need whatever sauce came with it. The Chicken Noodle Soup (Khao Piek Sen) was okay. The thickness didn't add to the flavor. Quail eggs were so good, could've used a couple more since they are so small. The Sukiyaki Pork Noodle Soup was good. The pork belly was tender and cooked perfectly. Here's my biggest gripe. Once we ordered, our server had asked us if we wanted Chili Oil. We hesitated since this is our first time here and we didn't know. She then said, "I'll bring you some Chili Oil in case you want to make your food more spicy.". We shrugged okay. Our food was spicy enough so we didn't even use it. We did dip our chopstick into it to taste it, but that was about it. When we got our check, they charged us $1.00 for the Chili Oil. Ugh! Granted that $1.00 is not going to break us, but I wished she had been more transparent. That would give us a chance to try the spiciness of the food first and then if we do indeed want it to be more spicy then ask her to bring us some Chili Oil. Just felt deceitful in trying to get a few more bucks in without letting us know.

Lizabeth Y.

HITS EVERY TIME!! As a Hmong girl, I'm always on the hunt for Lao dishes. Love this vibe here (except my mom had trouble reading the menu since it's a dark lit setting lol). Sat at the bar and our sever was very sweet. Forgot her name. Food was delish!

Michelle L.

Yes, yes, yes! Went here to celebrate a friend's birthday and it did not disappoint. I got a gluten-free beer and the Red Curry Vermicelli -- both were so good. Great flavors, friendly vibe, and overall an awesome experience. Can't wait to come back!

Juliette L.

Decided to finally try Bar Sen with the family, and it did not disappoint! We ordered the cucumber salad, chicken karage, the pork noodle dish, and the chicken noodle soup with chili oil added. Everything was delicious, the chicken noodle soup was the best I've ever had in my life--so good! I'm glad I only used a quarter of the chili oil, because wow Laotian food is hella spicy, and I'm Korean! Service was great, but I didn't like the loud bar-like atmosphere, but that's what this place is so, can't knock off a star for that. Highly recommend this place 5/5 stars!

Shu E.

We love Ma Der Lao, so of course we had to try its sister restaurant, Bar Sen! Went there for date night and we went EARLY. We got there at 4:55PM, right before they opened and whew - lucky we did! They already had a bit of a line by the time we got there too. Interior of the place is absolutely gorgeous, dark and cozy vibes. We got a few things to try - fried chicken and calamari for appetizers, the spicy pork noodles, and the red curry noodles. Fried chicken was pretty good, and the broth from both noodles was flavorful as well. We ate a little and saved the rest of the noodles for the next day - and I swear, something happens when you save it for the next day! The noodles were extra yummy when we had it for lunch the next day. But our favorite of the night was the pandan cinnamon roll for SURE. The cinnamon roll gets six stars!! The berries, the crumble, that icing. Y'all. My only regret was not bringing more home. A definite must try if you're at Bar Sen!

Sacha B.

5/5 Bar Sen - NW 16th St, OKC We went to Bar Sen on a Saturday night around 8:30, and the area was packed -- NW 16th is definitely one of the busiest and trendiest spots in OKC right now. Parking was a bit of a mess (as expected), but I eventually found a paid lot nearby for about $6, which was worth it. I dropped off my significant other and our kid at the door first while I circled around, so that helped. Once I got inside, they were already seated, and the atmosphere was lively -- definitely a bar vibe but still family-friendly enough for dinner. My boy got the chicken, my girl had the chicken noodles, and I went with the spicy pork noodles. We also shared the cucumber salad. Everything was fire -- fresh, flavorful, and just the right amount of spicy. Service was great too. The staff kept our big water bottle refilled consistently, which I appreciated since the food had a nice kick. My only small suggestion: turn the music down just a notch. I know it's a bar, but it's also a great place to sit, eat, and talk. When it's hard to hear the person across from you, it takes away a little from the experience. Overall though, the food was excellent, the vibe was fun, and I'll definitely be back.

Michael P.

I am so so blown away how good Bar Sen was. It was well worth the wait. After my third attempt to eat dinner here I was finally able to grab some food. Between me and the table we had about every noodle soup and they were all pretty solid. None of them stood out because they were all equally good. What did catch my attention were the appetizers. The calamari with its dual flavored sauce and the chicken karage were both excellent. Finally the cherry on top was the cinnamon roll. A beautiful blend of an American asian fusion performed to perfection. I will be back for the roll alone. The service and ambiance set a wonderful mood for any date night and highly recommend for a Friday night.