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    Chai Thai-Lao

    4.4 (107 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Salad, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    CHAI THAI-LAO ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Dogs allowed

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    thai tea
    Kelly T.

    My favorite Thai place!! So so delicious! I am always greeted by the staff. Very friendly attentive staff! The Khao Soi is so delicious and my go-to every time I'm here. I recommend it to everyone. My favorite place that sells Khao Soi. The dry tom yum is also insanely good. I will say, their medium is spicy spicy. I personally think the Thai Tea was really sweet so only a few sips and I am done with it. The inside was very cozy I love the vibes of this place.

    Pad Thai with shrimp, Thai tea, mango sticky rice
    Amy

    I got a very basic order with pad Thai, Thai tea, and mango sticky rice. The pad Thai was with shrimp and was a generous serving! The taste of it was very good also The Thai tea has to be the best Thai tea I've had in the city for sure! The mango sticky rice was also good and a generous serving, I wish the rice was a tad bit sweeter. The service was very very nice. I could see that they were busy on a Friday night, but the service was still much better than many places. The restaurant itself was very simple but enjoyable. The energy of the place was great!! I would eat here again definitely

    Must try! I'm Thai and  I recommend this dish
    Pirada K.

    I'm Thai I recommend this restaurant if you looking for Thai Authentic Food!. Must try

    Drunken noodles (vegetarian)
    Traci B.

    Friendly staff! Delicious food! Very busy and a very small dining room with tables close together. The flavors were a 10! My friend said she has to stop herself from eating there more than 3 times a week because of her budget lol They have all the condiments you need-chopped peanuts, red pepper, etc

    Lunch specials - $10 every day they are open!
    Jackylene S.

    This is a solid choice for quick lunch. They have daily lunch specials for ~$11.99, and options include pad Thai or fried rice and an egg roll. I usually can't decide and get a little bit of everything!

    Drunken noodles
    P Q.

    Chai Tai-Lao is in a small shopping center off of Jefferson Highway. Interior sit down area is minimalistic, with self-serve napkins, spoons, forks and drinks. It is accessible by wheelchair. Very, very clean which is always appreciated. You can eat in or take out. We ate there. Prices are not cheap. Total bill for two entrees (Drunken Noodles and Pepper Steak Basil) and two softs drinks, was $44. Prices of entrees and rice/noodle dishes are not even printed on the menu. Add in an appetizer and you'll need a $50 bill plus a fiver. Food was brought out very quickly, steaming hot and portions were generous. Basil pepper steak was good. Good basil taste. A little strong on the salt and had a hint of soy sauce which I'm not used to in a Thai dish. It had a ton of vegetables and beef, including red and green peppers, basil, thin sliced carrots, onions and ... string beans ... the latter of which I'm not used to seeing in my Thai dishes. A comment on the saltiness. An overuse of salt is usually a good indicator that the underlying flavor of a dish (or lack thereof) is being covered up. You'll have to judge this for yourself. The drunken noodles tasted good, a little sweet, with pretty much the same vegetables. My dining partner got it level 2 (out of 4) on the spicy scale, which was more than enough. Try levels 3 or 4 at your own peril, lol. Overall we were pleased and may be back. It's not the best Thai we've had in the Baton Rouge area, but if you're on Perkins near I-12 and hankering for some Thai, it will do. Just be prepared for the prices.

    Pad Thai
    Mackenzie J.

    Unfortunately I will be throwing what's left of this dish away. I had really high hopes for this place based on the reviews but was highly disappointed with the pad thai. It barely had any chicken in it and has no flavor. It's like the noodles are just mixed with sweet and sour sauce and there was a lime wedge and peanuts on the side. Just not good. Cheap food for a high price. I will not be back.

    Tori C.

    I see why everyone loves Chai Thai-Lao! The service is impeccable, I felt the lady at the counter was genuinely nice and made sure we had everything in our to-go order. The food was spot-on: no fatty pieces of meat, very hot and fresh, customizable, etc. I know lots of people mentioned wait time in past reviews, so I made sure to place my order long before arriving which you might need to consider. I will absolutely be returning soon for some great Thai food in BR that meets high expectations!!

    Cauliflower
    Ashlyn Y.

    Blissful RUN to this Thai restaurant. Seriously, hands down amazing! You order your food at the counter and sit, they will deliver to you at the table. They had an amazing amount of to go orders - I was surprised! We each got an appetizer, the cauliflower and chicken satay which was delicious! These could have been meals on their own. We got the Pad Thai and then the Khao Soi - Y'ALL!!! The soup/ramen was so good. The broth had so much amazing flavor that you literally don't want to stop eating. While the chicken pad Thai was good, I'd recommend the soup over anything! This is truly a hidden gem in BR! The staff is amazing and they deliver a pleasant experience. The service is outstanding and they go above and beyond.

    Medium level spicy papaya salsa
    Tony L.

    Chai Thai Lao 8733 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 It's not often that I eat Thai food since I don't usually crave it. I can admit, though, in my own opinion that Chai Thai Lao has the best Thai food in Baton Rouge. Even the owners are top-notch in caring about the customers along with their impeccable service. From beginning to end, everything we've ordered was just mind blown. Expect to see me back here! 1. Thai tea and Green Tea (limited item) 2. Chicken wings (favorite) 3. Medium spice Level papaya salad 4. Beef and chicken medium spice level larb (favorite) 5. Medium spice level chicken pad thai. 6. Mango sticky rice (dessert) #Tonylameats #chaithailao #thaifood #batonrougela

    Daily lunch special
    Peyton F.

    Great lunch spot! The lunch food is already premade so you can just pick it right up. The portion is huge! The service is great, it's super small so fairly intimate. The egg roll was the highlight for me, perfect crunch.

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    I ordered to go... the food was hot and ready as soon as I arrived. It was soooooo good!

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    This food is unbelievably good... every dish I've eaten here has been excellent! They are busy because they are so good.

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    Wonderful and fresh food, had the egg rolls and vegetables with pork- we will absolutely be back!

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