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    JP Lao Kitchen

    4.4 (37 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:45 pm

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    Swaz F.

    Love the expansion from the food truck to this spot. I got several items to go. My favorite was the Lao sausage with sticky rice, so unbelievably delicious. Next time I plan to get several orders. The Lao papaya salad was pungent and authentic the way I like it. I also tried several to go sticky rice desserts. The banana and sticky rice roll was the closest to street food I had in Thailand. I would like to go back and tried more items. If you want authentic Lao foods, definitely give it a try. The interior is casual fast food.

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    Brittanie H.

    Authentic Laos cuisine in Charlotte! I was floored when I searched on Yelp for Thai cuisine and found this taste of Laos instead. My first visit here was at lunchtime during the workday. The exterior is clean, as well as the interior. The ambiance is equivalent to that of a fast-food restaurant. The food is elevated. When I walked in, I was warmly greeted by the cashier. I informed her that it was my first visit, and she was super polite, explaining the menu and giving her recommendations. I ultimately ordered a broth-based soup that equates to a pho with thicker rice noodles. The broth was flavorful, and the thicker noodles absorb that flavor nicely. The meatballs had a great texture and flavor as well, and the temperature of the dish was piping hot. My nose was a bit congested, and my stomach was a bit unsettled on this particular day, and this helped. For dessert, I had a dish that had sweetcorn, purple, sweet potato, and tapioca pearls in a sweetened coconut cream that was divine. It was the perfect end to a great experience. I've eaten here a few times since and enjoyed absolutely every dish, including the phenomenal chicken skewers. Anything you get here is a guaranteed home run.

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    Tram P.

    My family is from Vientiane, Laos and I can vouch for this spot. Fantastic food that isn't afraid of being authentic. I had the wings with the side of green sauce (forgive me, I forgot the name of it) with sticky rice. Holy hell, it was absolutely delicious. My sister bought their broken rice dish and took it home to Denver for her husband. We went here twice while we were in Charlotte for 2 days.

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    chellz c.

    Cute little restaurant with lots of decorations! Tried other food options that I didn't take a picture of. Service was good but did take some time to get our plates. We arrived early in the morning so we were able to get the Taro and Pandan fresh and warm. (Come early they go quick) Loved the different selection of chips and Laos reusable bags and lamp shades.

    Jess M.

    The food tastes authentic and it's fairly priced. It's nice they have grab and go options too. This stemmed from their successful food truck business, and I'm glad they're doing well. The staff who we ordered from was knowledgeable, friendly, and polite. We came on Lunar New Year for dinner and it wasn't busy at all. Our toddler loved the food, so I'd say it was a hit. The reason I didn't go for 5 stars is the bathroom wasn't super clean and they only had single use plastics.

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    D L.

    It was raining today and we wanted to finally make the drive to JP LaoFood ToGo for the first time and boy were we NOT disappointed. Food is superb! Customer service is what you expect from an Asian restaurant. The overall establishment is a reasonable size. It's fast food almost style but the dining area is large and can sit easily 8-10 tables Pricing was on point & serving size was generous! The side green sauce was delicious. We enjoyed the noodle soup, the Laos sausage meal with sticky rice, and lastly their amazing minced chicken plate. We left nothing to spare and overall spent under $40 with 3 entree dishes and drinks (ordered on a second receipt) We don't get a lot of Laos options here in Charlotte but I'm just happy to know we have one EXCELLENT restaurant. I also LOVE how they have quick meals to go. We ended up buying a bunch of packed meals to take home with us. There's a saying.... If you don't see the children of the owners in the front area or doing something at the restaurant you might have to ask yourself if it's really authentic. Asians are less concerned about how pretty a place is outside but more importantly the value/taste of their overall meal Grade: A PS: I wish we had one closer on our side of town but it's worth the 35 minute drive or if you're passing by near the CLT airport

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    Vivian T.

    It's my first time here! I never got to try their food truck so I can't compare that. I love the self serve selection of food on display. I really love their pork sausage and sticky rice! Their Laos papaya salad uses fermented fish sauce so it's funkier than the Vietnamese style. Once you order and pay, they will call you up and it's quite fast. They answered my questions as I'm still uncultured with Laotian cuisine! Super helpful. This is definitely a cozy hole-in-the-wall vibes. Family business feel. It's a bit far from me personally but I'd love to come again

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    Ender Y.

    OMG!!! JP finally has a restaurant!!! This is amazing!!! They bought the dead restaurant next door, so there's a ton of parking, a ton of seating, and bathrooms! I think they recently opened, so the decor doesn't feel quite complete. But that's okay! Perhaps you won't come here on a first date, but you can come here on your third? Because if you do, you will win major points because JP Lao's food is PHENOMENAL and the prices (though they have slightly increased, ~$1.29?) are so reasonable. So, what should you order? Get their chicken on a stick w/ sticky rice and green chili paste. Get their fried pork egg rolls. YOU WILL THANK ME. So delicious. So much yum. Do not be deterred by the post below. When I came here, post-work hours on a week day, the place was not packed. Yes, they had SO many orders, but because you still order at the counter, the food comes out in the same amount of time as before (~15 minutes). Hope this place continues to succeed and that they go NATIONAL. JP Lao is amazing. Also, like the post below mentioned, they feed the stray cats nearby. SUCH BIG HEARTS THEY HAVE.

    Holy Thai Basil fried rice with beef and fried egg 10/10
    Mason D.

    Came here for a business trip, driving to the airport, and craved Asian food. So glad we found this hole in the wall!! The food hit the spot. It seems family owned and they were so nice. We had the Thai basil beef fried rice with a fried egg. We also got the Lao sausage with chili and sticky rice. Both were delicious. Even the rental car clerk asked where we are because our leftovers smelled so good. That's saying something!

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    The food was great everything was flavorful and you get plenty for what you pay for friendly staff clean establishment

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    Friendly helpful staff, speedy service and great food! Went for dinner, but wasn't able to try the iced coffee, but it was highly recommend!

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    Friendly staff and helpful suggestions on food options. Good amount of spice, and vegetarian options to boot!

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    Ask the Community - JP Lao Kitchen

    So-Sapp! Lao and Thai Fusion Street Eats - New place! Across from El Toro and the Lao Kitchen. Next to Jesse's Diner

    So-Sapp! Lao and Thai Fusion Street Eats

    4.4(82 reviews)
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    I really like Lao food, especially the sausage, pork skewers, and several of the salads, led by the…read morepapaya salad, and the Jeow Bong chili paste. But it is the dish shown on the menu as Kao Poon that was the Laotian dish that first got my attention. This dish has several names, including Lao Laska, which is the name I used to order it the first time, at a Chapel Hill restaurant called Merilon, sadly no more! There are different version, of course, since this spicy noodle dish is served not only in Laos, but also in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, and The USA. It is served at 18 Malaysia in Winston, where it is shown on the menu as Malaysia Curry Noodle Soup, and I have eaten this dish at this restaurant quite a few times. The dish as served at So-Sapp is a very nice version, though I prefer the one at 18 Malaysia because of the very flavorful broth, and that you have a number of protein choices, while at So-Sapp it is limited to chicken. The other items I've had here have been good, especially the sausage, the pork skewers, and the Jeow Bong. The papaya salad was just ok.

    Great choice for Thai-Laotian fusion dishes. We chose this spot for takeout after reading the…read morepositive reviews on Yelp. We also thought it would be quick since it mentions street eats and that it has a drive-thru. If you are in a hurry I would order in advance. They do have a drive-thru for pick-up orders. The menu is slim, but adequate and the dishes are customizable (regarding ingredients and spice level). We ordered: Pad Thai chicken ($12.99) Pad Thai tofu - medium spice ($12.99) Thai chicken fried rice - no onions ($12.99) Mango sticky rice ($7.99) Brown sugar boba ($5.99) We enjoyed each of the dishes and recommend this restaurant to others!

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