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Eat A Lao

4.5 (151 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese, Thai, Laotian
Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Cristel M.

Eat at Lao offers a large menu featuring Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian cuisine. We made a reservation for our Friday night dinner and it's good that we did because the place was packed! I had never tried Laotian food before and was looking forward to it. However, when I discovered that most of the Laotian dishes were pork-based, I skewed more toward the Thai menu. We tried a few menu items to share -- the pad Thai, a spicy larb chicken salad, an appetizer and crème brûlée for dessert. All of the food was food, but the larb chicken salad was most memorable because it was truly spicy!! It was actually too spicy for our enjoyment and we only ate a little of it. It was an adventure!! The interior is really cute and the service was friendly and fairly fast considering how busy they were. If you've never tried Laotian food or want access to a variety of Asian dishes, this is the place to do it because the menu is so diverse.

Amber J.

Loved this place! Quick and delicious service. We had the fried rice and pork belly. I'd definitely recommend.

May C.

The owners also run my favorite Thai spot so I had to stop by and try Eat a Lao. The space was nicely lit and had ample seating. Service was quick and friendly. I went with my lao friend and she said some of the Lao food can be a hit or miss. Everything tasted good to me though. Service for Togo orders is great too. I ordered online and was able to pickup in 15 minutes. The bucket of drinks option is pretty nice for larger parties.

Crispy Chive Cakes
Cynthia L.

Hidden in the back of this plaza, Eat A Lao is an unassuming place. Can't say I've ever had Laotian food, so while Eat A Lao serves Viet & also Thai, we came here just to try their Lao stuff. - Crispy Chive Cakes: very nice, not overly "onion-y" in taste with a chewy, almost mochi-like center, but crispy on the outside and a very nice complimentary dipping sauce! - Lao Fried Chicken: this was interesting and the sauce on these wings didn't feel quite as palate-pleasing as other Asian-flavored combos - Lao Udon Noodle Soup: thick, clear chewy noodles. This dish was reminiscent of childhood Teo Chew noodle dishes (aka flavorful and fulfilling) - Sugar Cane Drink: was decent but tasted of they added something else besides just having sugar cane. The place was clean and spacious. Will def come back again!

Seating
Gi S.

Service is quick especially on weekends where it gets pretty busy. Servers are friendly and attentive, explaining the dishes, they routinely stop by to check on you. We ordered som tum(Thai papaya salad), basil pork crisp(moo krob) and don't leaf me alone. Presentation of the dishes was well done and food quite flavorful. Love the fresh crunch of the papaya and the spicy kick of the som tum. The basil pork crisp was not quite crispy and a bit too sweet. The tilapia dish, don't leaf me alone was quite interesting with the different sauces and condiments adding dimension to the dish. Looking forward to trying other dishes next time.

Pad Thai
Grace K.

This place never disappoints. My friend and I went to have lunch. We were pleasantly greeted as we walked in, and promptly seated. The dining room was empty since we were the first ones for lunch. I got the Chop Chop Basil with chicken, I requested very spicy. It was absolutely delicious. My friend got Pad Thai Noodles which she loved. By the time we were ready to leave the place was full. It's pleasantly decorated and clean. I look forward to returning to try other items on the menu.

Fried Whole Tilapia
Tara A.

Food was fantastic and flavorful. Definitely recommend eating in over getting delivery. Also come with a big group so you can try more things. This food is better when hot and fresh. Got the ribs, fried fish, pork and the larb salad. There's so many things on the menu I want to try. I'll definitely be back.

Ahra J.

I am not as familiar with Laotian cuisine so I was not entirely sure what I was getting into. However, there was a Thai restaurant nearby my house that also served a few Laotian dishes so I was certainly looking forward to my visit to Eat A Lao. I have to say the menu was very overwhelming with so many options and only a few things I was familiar with. To start, the drinks- easy choice I opted for the Sweet tiger Taro! The drink was not too sweet and very aesthetically pleasing. My husband and I ordered the crispy chive cake, LFC , Bermuda Triangle and mussels ahoy for apps. They were all delicious. The fried items were so crispy and light! The mussels were delicate and not overcooked! We also ordered the papaya salad which I do order where ever I go, as this is my favorite and this one did not disappoint. It was light, refreshing, crunchy and tangy all at once! The MVP of this meal was the Kua Kua noodles. This dish is overwhelming when it arrives as it's loaded with the grilled octopus, shrimp, noodles and sides but it is worth every penny!! Everything was cooked perfectly and works so well with each other! The staff were also very friendly, each one checking in on us and all working well together! I highlyyyyyy recommend this spot if you're in the area.

Pork ribs
Stuart M.

I toured Southeast Asia and had some fine dining. This restaurant compares well to what I had over there. I began with a Thai salad. The portion was generous, and the spice blend was just right. I went with spare ribs next. Also great seasoning, and this portion size was beyond generous. I had to take half of them home. Lastly Tom Kha coconut soup. Once again, 10 shrimp was a lot for one portion Mushrooms and veggies added complexity. They got the broth just right. And I should add that each dish can be dialed up or down on a heat index. I dialed it down and it was just right for me. Beware that the restaurant is around the side so you don't see it from Rockville Pike. But it's there. Good service and a huge selection of menu choices puts you in the driver seat. It's easy to recommend them.

Bucket of Thai iced tea
Cyril M.

First of all this unassuming location was such a hidden gem, tucked in the little places of business where the famous Duck Donuts, Crispy and Juicy and Sushi house were. Is this very lovely restaurant which you can indulge in Laotian cuisine. My bestie and i ordered a Not so Lao platter which was $46 bucks which was a good deal for 2 people to eat. Comes with sticky rice, and all sorts of meat from beef, chicken, pork belly, pork rinds, sausages,papaya salad and pickled radish and carrot salad. It was really well made. The made it medium spicy which was great since we are both south east asian ladies who loved spice. Oh they did not hold back on that i am telling you. So if you aren't into spicy food, then make sure to ask for the milder version. Because oh my gosh it was spicy but good spicy. Culturally accurate spicy. It was such a good meal. We ate half and took half of it. Because it was plentiful. The servers were nice and accommodating. They always asked if we were okay. Made sure the spice level was acceptable for us. I was also delighted how beautifully decorated the whole inside of the restaurant was. I enjoyed my meal. We were tucked in the very corner. It was nice it was like they knew it was our besties girls night and wanted us to have a little corner to talk and eat well. I enjoyed my meal the entire time and i was pleased with this wonderful new addition to my favorite restaurant i can frequent to. They had plenty of patrons coming in big groups too. I love everything and we will definitely come back for more!

Pad Thai with Chicken
Sandy L.

Tried this spot for the first time on Thursday and I'm really glad we came early (we had a 5:30pm reservation for 6 people)! By the time we were finishing up, the place had filled up quickly. The restaurant has a casual vibe with plenty of room for different seating arrangements, from solo diners to larger groups like ours. Service was excellent - our server was extremely attentive; when someone at our table dropped a chopstick, he immediately offered us a pair of chopsticks because he "heard one fall on the ground." Impressive for a casual spot like this! He also asked if spice levels were okay for each dish after we were served our food, and continued to make sure we didn't need anything throughout our meal. One of the biggest perks to coming with a larger group is being able to sample a wide variety of dishes in one sitting, which is exactly what we did. We ordered the Baby Monster (spicy pork bone soup), Laotian Papaya Salad, Belly of the Beast, Pad Thai Noodles with Chicken, Drunken Noodles with Chicken, Mekong Delta, and the Crab Meat Fried Rice. We also got a supersized La La La Longan drink for the table, which was quite sweet - almost deceptively so, as it can make you feel thirstier than expected. Probably will skip on this drink next time! The standout favorite was the Baby Monster soup. It featured medium-sized chunks of tender pork, many with cartilage cooked soft enough to chew through. The broth struck a great balance of refreshing, spicy and savory all at once. The Laotian papaya salad was interesting - it's similar to the Thai version, but slightly sweeter, with the addition of pork rinds and chopped mini eggplant for extra texture. The Belly of the Beast, a Thai/Laotian take on crispy pork belly, was a bit inconsistent. Some pieces were perfectly tender, while others were over-fried and tougher to eat. The skin ranged from nicely crunchy to overly chewy. It's served with two dipping sauces, which are essential since the meat itself isn't marinated. The Pad Thai ended up being my least favorite. While the noodles were well-coated in sauce, the flavor leaned too tangy and sweet for my taste. On the other hand, the drunken noodles were excellent - perfectly cooked with a satisfying chew and just the right level of heat for my taste (medium spice was spot on). The Mekong Delta dish, a Vietnamese style noodle bowl with grilled pork and spring rolls, was a bit of a miss in terms of authenticity. The grilled pork tasted right flavor-wise, but the spring rolls were filled mostly with glass noodles and cabbage (with no noticeable meat), and the sauce didn't resemble a traditional fish sauce. Lastly, the crab meat fried rice was also a hit with our group. While it didn't have large chunks of crab, the flavor was excellent. The rice was well-cooked and not overly salty, making it a solid, satisfying dish. Overall, I left feeling full and satisfied. Next time, I'd stick to the dishes that felt more authentic and skip a few of the less impressive ones. There are plenty of sauces served throughout the meal, so it's worth experimenting to find what pairs best with each dish for your palette.

Crispy Chive Cakes
Julie K.

Super cute interior and lots of seat options. Also the restaurant has lots of food options, the menu is kinda overwhelming but seems to have variety with both Laotian and Thai dishes. Love how the dishes are named - so fun. I got the crispy chive cakes (3.5/5), four thousand island curry (4/5) and the over my dead body larb tilapia (5/5). Very strong flavors and interesting. I never really dabbled in Laotian food prior. The fried tilapia is a fried fish, the sauce was so tangy with lime and had a fish sauce to dip in - strong flavors. Thousand Island curry had some tamarind sweetness to the curry flavor. Very new and interesting. Crispy chives just threw me off a bit, reminded me of Korean chive pancakes my Mom used to make. Can see how other people might like it but I wasn't a fan. I think there's more on the menu I want to try. Will be back to give it another go!

Arpit D.

This was a really cool place to get Thai, Laotian, and Vietnamese food. The atmosphere of this place was super nice, with a cozy Asian feel to it. The staff here was just awesome. They went above and beyond, as they were really helpful with our dietary needs, which was great. We ordered some crispy vegetable spring rolls to start off with, which came out nice and hot with a sweet dipping sauce. We ordered some Pad See Ew Noodles, Basil Fried Rice, Regular Fried Rice, and a Som Yum Soup. My group also got a large Thai iced tea bucket, which we shared, and we even got some to go. The food was super flavorful, but it wasn't as spicy as we thought it would be (regular spicy food), so we ended up sprinkling some Thai pepper flakes to spice it up a bit. The atmosphere was super nice, so I would definitely go here for lunch or dinner. Definitely recommend this place to everyone!

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