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    Lao Kitchen

    4.4 (18 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Beef Laab
    Phousone S.

    The food was amazing! Every dish made me think of home and my mom's cooking! The flavors were on point and spiceness! Don't snooze on this restaurant.

    Som Tum
    Zachary S.

    If you are looking for legit authentic Thai food or Lao food this is the best kept secret in Rockford. The chef can cook anything just ask they will accommodate even if it's off menu. The chef is also quick so you can swing by for lunch or a quick dinner. Owner and staff is very friendly and prices are very reasonable. This is my go to Thai/Lao spot!

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    5 months ago

    Food was really good, fairly limited menu but fresh and quality, small business so plan on things taking a bit, worth the wait

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    6 years ago

    Authentic Lao food. Some items on the menu are a bit pricey but the food did not disappoint. I would recommend and would return.

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    4 years ago

    Rough part of town but what an awesome Laotian place!! Recommend the spicy seafood soup with noodles and iced tea.

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    5 years ago

    Found a megget in my fried rice. Floors were so dirty I think they don't know how to clean properly.

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    White Pearl Restaurant

    White Pearl Restaurant

    4.0(198 reviews)
    42.3 mi
    $$

    White Pearl delivers Thai cuisine that feels rooted in authenticity, with bold flavors and the kind…read moreof real spice that doesn't hold back. The heat is layered and intentional, and even the small detail of the hot pepper garden behind the restaurant adds to the sense that the kitchen genuinely cares about its craft. The only hesitation is the pricing, which trends noticeably high. Still, when the food carries this much flavor and character, it's easier to understand where the value comes from.

    I'm always seeking out new to me places and I've heard of this spot from other friends for many…read moreyears and just recently had the chance to visit. I wish I would've visited sooner! This spot is not much for ambience inside or outside but on the day of my visit they had brisk takeout and the dining room was packed...real quick. I'm sure a lot of folks go here for the Chinese menu items but I was there for the Lao goodies! They did not disappoint! We had the fried meat balls; a mixed app plate with chicken wings, Lao sausage, and beef jerky; lap beef; and a healthy serving of sticky rice (ok maybe we had 2 to sop up the lap beef). Flavors were on point. Medium spice had us excited and rolling at the same time as it got spicier throughout the meal for the lap...but it was so good! I can't wait to go back and try more! Service was friendly and attentive. Parking was easy since they have their own lot.

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    Maly Thai

    Maly Thai

    4.3(402 reviews)
    47.6 mi
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    A group of three of us dined in on a Saturday evening. We came in around 545 and it was pretty…read morebusy. We didn't wait too long to be seated - which was deceiving for the rest of our experience. We ordered a couple of apps, thai teas and entrees. The apps were forgettable with not a lot of flavor. The ratio of tea to cream left my friend disappointed. Overall the entrees were much better but flagging our waitstaff to order and for water refills was tiresome. There appeared to be one person taking orders and one person bussing. This was insufficient for a busy evening and we recognize that this happens but it didn't appear that this wasn't the norm based on the waitresses behavior. All in all this establishment may be better suited for a take out order when I'm visiting friends in the area vs dining in.

    We have been coming here for dinner for several years. It is always excellent! One of the things I…read morelove is they have dishes you don't necessarily find at other Thai restaurants. This time I had Mus Su Mun Curry and it was great! I wasn't familiar with the dish. It was a wonderful curry that was both a bit sweet and spicy (heat). I added shrimp and scallops to mine. The staff are very helpful with the menu. And the food is always timely. If you are going for dinner, especially on the weekend, I would make reservations. They can get quite busy and the restaurant is not that big. They do have a full bar if you do have to wait.

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