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    LA Kitchen

    4.0 (422 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Laotian, Thai
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Pork belly, fried chicken and sticky rice
    Kiley T.

    Had the chance to attend a Yelp Elite event at LA Kitchen and I totally understand now why people rave about the pork belly. It was super crispy without being hard, easy to bite into, and not overly fatty at all. Every sauce paired perfectly with the sticky rice, pork belly, and fried chicken. The chicken itself was incredibly moist and flavorful. I was secretly hoping for crispier skin, but honestly the flavor made up for it. Before leaving, I ordered the sausage with sticky rice plus both the shrimp and pork spring rolls to-go because I already knew I was going to want more later. The spring rolls were SO fresh and delicious. The shrimp wasn't overcooked, the pork was tender, and that peanut sauce absolutely tied everything together. The sausage was another standout, very flavorful, juicy, easy to chew, and perfect with the sticky rice. My only regret was forgetting to ask for chili oil before I left... thankfully I had some at home because it took everything to the next level. Big shoutout to Lana working the front counter, she was incredibly friendly and generous the entire time. I also got to meet La herself, and she was so warm and easy to talk to. They have a large seating area on the right side of the restaurant and condiments on every table. You can genuinely tell this place puts a lot of heart into the quality and flavors they serve. Definitely looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu.

    Mary Cruz R.

    The sticky rice places are my favorite! The fried chicken is so juicy! Their chili sauce isn't too spice but it's a good combo with the rice. The spring rolls are really good too and they are big. There wasn't much of a waiting time, the staff was helpful they recommended the pork belly 10/10.

    For all of your seasoning needs!
    Saemlinh I.

    Very accommodating upon our entry. They checked us off on their list, got our food to us very quickly, and had my to go order for my kids waiting in the wings for our eventual exit. Unlike my friend, @Kubo, who said lots of parking. We arrived two hours after her, about 6:20pm, and the parking lot was near topped off, forcing some to have to park in unpaved areas. This was mostly due to the neighboring gym. (Sorry for those who have slammed vehicles without bags.) The crispy pork was delicious and crunchy. The chicken had a sweet to its savory. Very happy with the sauce choices as well. And sticky rice for the win. Two restrooms available. Half the tables were occupied by customers. One table by other Yelpers, who I wanted to take a picture with, but they were mid chomp. Disappeared while I was stuffing my face. Noise level was average, with adorable children throughout, music playing, and lots of order pickups. Will be happy to return!

    Ube crepe cake, coconut pandan crepe cake, strawberry crepe cake, fruit desserts
    Annika G.

    LA Kitchen prides themselves on being a "home away from home", whether that be with their beautiful dining space, plenty of laughter, or great food. The employees are so nice and friendly and really make the space feel inviting. They also have something for everyone here, from Chinese food to Laotian food to Vietnamese and Thai food. If you want fresh vegetables, hot comforting soup, or saucy flavorful noodles, this is the place to be. (Not to mention the plethora of Asian dessert available for purchase!) I came in and was served many dishes to photograph, and each of them looked absolutely delicious. I got to try 2 things in particular: the pork belly and the orange chicken and chow mein. Let's talk about that pork belly--I just couldn't stop eating it! It was crispy on the outside skin and the perfect amount of fatty, juicy, and tender in the meat part. And if that alone was not already delicious, the SAUCE!! The sauce was acidic, fresh, and absolutely addicting. I was picking up pieces of pork belly just for the sauce! The orange chicken and chow mein was also a hit--the perfect size of chicken pieces, the right amount of sauce, and saucy, flavorful chow mein with fresh vegetables. I mean, really a treat. I also got to drink their Thai tea, and it was sweet and creamy and perfectly refreshing to finish off my big meal. The restaurant got really busy at lunch and it's so comforting to see so many people gather for great food and just relax and enjoy a meal. Not to mention, the dishes I photographed were graciously given away to customers--these owners and employees are just incredible. Parking was easy, plenty to go around. Make sure to check them out and don't skip on the pork belly!

    Pepsi Fountain Drinks
    Christina F.

    With kind service, fast-casual dine in and takeout, and the tasty memory of pork belly, I was super eager to return. Met up with my Yelp friend, I ordered Steam Rice, Pork Belly, Fried Chicken, Namkao (Red Curry Coconut Rice Salad), and a Thai Iced Coffee. My coffee wasn't super sweet, but I have an overwhelming sweet tooth. Tried her Papaya Salad, and it was SO GOOD, just too spicy for me. Hoping to return again soon with my family and more friends.

    had to taste it all.    veggie spring roll , peanut sauce, chow mein orange chicken
    Theresa D.

    Really enjoy this restaurant. They have amazing veggies, spring rolls and also shrimp spring rolls. The service is very friendly and speedy. It only took 20 minutes . i've never eaten in, but it looks very clean.

    Salmon laab. Salty but good.
    Mai X.

    The food here was great. Everything was authentic and delicious. I'm a big Pad Thai person, and I like that the chicken on the pad Thai wasn't regular stir fried chicken. It was grilled marinated chicken. We had a pretty big party and all the food came out quickly. Like every Thai restaurant, the inside is fairly small. Aside from the food and drinks to order, everything is self served, so there will not be a waiter or waitress coming to your table. You go and make your orders at the front register. They have paper plates, napkins, plastic forks and spoons, and to-go plates available. LA Kitchen is definitely a favorite in Fresno. Love their dessert and drink options. All other Thai restaurants I've been to are incomparable.

    Vietnamese coffee
    Grace D.

    This place is still one of the best places in Fresno to grab a bite to eat. The service is fast, friendly and always delicious. It can get busy but it's a must!

    Yummy!
    Lola H.

    The staff were super friendly and accommodating with smiles. The inside was decorated with cultural items that looked really cool. Let me start by saying that the Tai tea was amazing! I'll be back to get more Thai tea for sure. The food was okay. The chicken had a really yummy unique flavor, but it was a bit dry. The sticky rice was nice and chewy. But the fried pork belly was really dry. It was hard to eat because the really dry parts were not even chewable. It came with 2 containers of dipping sauces; one tasted and smelled really vinegary and the other was pretty good. Overall, it was a very filling meal, but the meats were dry.

    Fried chicken / pork belly bites & rice. Not sure the sauces but one is chili oil for sure
    Celeste Q.

    I was really excited this yelp event but the food wasn't what I expected I guess? The pork belly was really fatty :( and my rice tasted a bit old it was sorta hard not sure if it was suppose to be like that but the Thai tea was so refreshing it was my 1st time try that & this place very what seems family oriented! Super clean inside with plenty of seating & the service was fast everyone was walking in n out with bags! Not sure if I will go back tho I have tried in the past and they get really busy but I'm glad I got to try it now!

    There menu with assorted mix of Lao and Chinese food.
    Paul D.

    So we travel from Northeast area to see this restaurant. As we got there, we could clearly see where the restaurant was. Front area looks very appealing. Had menu on the window and specials on the side on a stand up sign.As we walked in the we were greeted by the nice cashier.She explained the menu and asked if we had any questions. We got two pieces of roasted chicken with pork belly plus sticky rice. We also decided to order their spring roll with shrimp .There chicken taste just like how my mom would make it so it brought me back to home.I would say their food is delicious and would go back again. Parking was plenty full too.

    Fried chicken 2 thighs, 2 legs (hidden under) w/ sticky rice
    Rachelle G.

    Food: the food here is delicious and fresh. Their sticky rice is always nice and warm. The pork belly is so crispy and the sauce they give is so addicting. I also love their salmon laab. It's just the right amount of spice. Their chicken is really good with the jel sauce and sticky rice. Their chowmein was ok. And broccoli beef could have used a little spice Service: very quick to go options. Ambiance: quaint little shop.

    Diane J.

    First time here. Wanting to come when they open but no time until today. There 2 section 1 Togo and another cashier for dine.cashier have no smile but helpful for answer questions . Mango stick rice kinda wet. Papaya salad was . Cashier was helpful but no smile.

    It's supposed to be fried pork belly but it's just all fat from the pork belly

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    6 months ago

    So good. Love the pork belly and sticky rice. Also love the pho and Kaopoon. Customer service is good. Haven't had a bad experience yet.

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    Amazing, Love the food here. Service is always great. And the owner to the place such a sweet lady

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    Good food, mostly this location is popular for take away. Sitting capacity is limited. Service is very good with smiles on the faces

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    8 months ago

    Love it the owner is nice and the food is goooooood! Come here I recommend everything is so tasty

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    Lao Cafe 2

    Lao Cafe 2

    3.9
    (156 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    For my cheat day, sticky rice with spicy beef larb and lemon grass chicken hit the spot. Services…read morewere good and can get busy at times ('cus it be good lol). The portions are plenty and I can eat a lot. Sabaidee Bo

    I'm going to give Lao Cafe their flowers because it checked all the boxes for me…read more Service was very welcoming and friendly. The owner is very polite and proper. After finding out it was our first time he brought out some crispy pork belly to sample. I enjoyed it, very fresh/crunchy. The establishment was clean and it didn't smell funky or anything. The bathroom was clean and stocked. Def not the prettiest part of town and there really is nothing anything to look at in regard to the exterior or interior, also, restaurant lighting could be better. $1.75 for a fountain drink! Pretty cheap compared to everywhere else. The pricing in general is a little less than other similar establishments. My lemongrass chicken plate was delicious! And generously portioned - I made 2 meals out of it. Pretty good for the $13.95 price. The sticky rice is cooked perfectly and the ribs were Chinese style, it was a big portion as well. Unfortunately, the owner stated they were not preparing any of the appetizers currently. I had wanted to try the egg rolls, spring rolls and ban mi. He said business is slow and didn't have all the ingredients or helping hands to make all that. Felt kind of bad, go support this small business if you can!

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    Sausage looks and tasted under cooked
    Sausage looks and tasted under cooked
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    A C Deli

    A C Deli

    4.1
    (194 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $

    haven't been here in YEARS…read more love the food and service is fast! it's very casual vibes inside so i didn't feel weird going to eat alone at a table. i got the khao piak after my morning gym sesh and it was average BUT full of protein!!! i like my khao piak more soupy rather than thick so this is great and didn't feel bloated after eating! the khao piak is lightly seasoned already as well which is great for busy ppl. got the eggrolls appetizers as well! for dinner later, i ordered the chicken and sticky rice, along with the mango sticky rice from to go as i have a long day ahead! being able to get an app, brunch, dinner, AND dessert for the price of just around $35?!?!?! that's a steal for me as i'm a busy person who doesn't have time to cook but always want authentically cooked food rather than fast food!

    A C Deli, one of Fresno's top-rated family-owned quick-service restaurants, has been serving the…read morecommunity for 20 years, including the last six years at its current location. The restaurant is a popular destination for Lao comfort food staples such as laap salad (available with pork or chicken), egg rolls, papaya salad, khao poon, khao piak, Lao sausage, and their signature fried chicken with sticky rice plate. There is also the convenience of freshly prepared and packaged meals to go, with all orders placed, picked up, and paid for at the counter. The Spring Rolls, filled with shrimp and BBQ pork, were a bit bland and lacked a true wow factor. The filling could have benefited from more aromatic depth with fresh basil or mint instead of primarily shredded lettuce. The peanut dipping sauce was also too watered down and missing the rich, nutty flavor typically expected. The Pork Laap, on the other hand, was excellent. Fresh cilantro and chopped green onions were tossed in just before serving, adding bright, herbaceous notes that balanced the richness of the pork. The ground pork itself was incredibly tender with a flavorful balance of fresh herbs, zesty citrus, and savory umami depth. It was accompanied by a generous wedge of lime to squeeze over the meat, adding even more brightness. The Lao Sausage was another standout. This aromatic, herbaceous pork sausage featured a snappy, blistered exterior with a juicy, textured interior. The rich, fatty pork was balanced beautifully by fragrant traditional aromatics such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, cilantro, and green onions, all of which exploded with flavor. The Mango with Sticky Rice perfectly showcased the harmony of its three essential components: perfectly ripe sweet mango, warm chewy sticky rice with a subtle salty-sweet balance, and a rich, velvety coconut cream drizzle. I also loved the Cassava dessert, and I imagine any of the Chè (traditional Vietnamese sweet soups) available in the refrigerated section would be excellent choices as well. Whether prepared with chilled coconut milk, warm coconut-banana pudding, or lightly sweetened syrup with water chestnuts, boba, or jellies, they all looked incredibly appealing. A C Deli remains a popular choice for fast, flavorful Southeast Asian comfort food. The dishes are inexpensive, freshly prepared, and packed with authentic flavor.

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    Mamas Asian Noodle House

    Mamas Asian Noodle House

    3.9
    (572 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    When I was young and I was sick I would ask my mom to make me soup. My mom lives very far away now,…read moreso now I have the excuse to order Thai Boat soup instead. Omg. The spice is everything and will heal the worst of ailments. I'm pretty sure it could cure whatever the next pandemic is. But really, the spice is delicious and there's such depth to the flavor that makes me feel like someone who loves me made this soup. Served best on very rainy and cold days too. Now that we're in the middle of summer I dream of that perfect afternoon with some delicious thai boat

    We had come here last year in the summer but I had forgotten to write a review. We came back a few…read moredays ago to get some noodles. They have a large variety of noodles here, pho, thai boat noodles, khao soy, khao poon, and also tons of other thai /cambodian / lao choices. We got a thai boat noodle, khao soy, and pork belly to share. The thai boat noodle and khao soy are delicious. It was my first time ordering khao soy I thought khao soy was a curry based dish, but my noodles were a pork based broth, still yummy though! The pork belly here is huge and served hot and super crispy, miles better than any other pork belly I've tried. The thai tea had an off putting flavor, like they had made it with soy mik? instead of condensed evaporated milk? Total was $83 after tax and tip, this place is pretty hole in the wall but even hole in the wall places have to charge more now to keep up with inflation. Great fast service !

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    Love & Thai

    Love & Thai

    4.3
    (96 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Grab-and-go

    Small, clean space that has a walk-up counter to order…read more I've had the pad see ew and the pad Thai so far. Both dishes were good but my fave has to be the Pad Thai. Love the tamarind flavor with an ample amount of chicken. I appreciate that it wasn't just noodles with a skimpy portion of protein. If I had a gripe it would be to add more crushed peanuts as there was barely any. They offer various Thai and Lao dishes here and they have tofu as a protein choice. Keep in mind this not Vietnamese so no pho menu. They have can sodas only. Clean bathroom and friendly service. Glad to see a good Thai/Lao establishment on this side of town!

    Love & Thai is really close to my mom's apartment and we have come here several times both for dine…read morein and take out. Portions are good, we always have leftovers. We have tried and liked the spring rolls, crispy chicken dumplings, drunken noodles and soups but I can't remember which. I feel like it doesn't matter, it's going to be good. I'm looking forward to working my way through the menu. It's in a strip mall so parking is not a problem. The restaurant, including bathroom is clean when we eat in, although it can get a little messy when busy. When you enter, you order at the back counter and then seat yourself. There is just one person taking orders, delivering food and bussing tables. Service has been friendly and efficient. Highly recommend

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