Lao'd District

4.4 (260 reviews)

ModerateThai, Laotian

Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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PAPAYA SALAD, LAO'D JERKY, LAO'D SAUSAGE

Nancy C.

As newcomers to the area, we were craving papaya salad and were excited to find Lao'd District on Yelp. We noticed the restaurant had many positive reviews, but we also came across several comments regarding the service and payment process. After our visit, I can understand why those concerns were mentioned. We were genuinely excited to support a Lao-owned restaurant, and overall, we enjoyed most of the food. Nam Khao (4/5): Crispy, well-presented, and flavorful. I would have liked a bit more pickled pork, but it was still very enjoyable. Chicken Laab (5/5): A favorite for our family wherever we go, and this version did not disappoint. The kids especially enjoyed it. Jerky & Lao Sausage (5/5): Both were delicious and paired well with their accompanying dipping sauces, which really enhanced the flavors. The jerky had a bit more fat than I prefer, but it was still very good. Egg Rolls (5/5): Crispy and exactly what you'd expect from a well-made egg roll. Papaya Salad with Noodles (5/5): This was one of the highlights of the meal. We requested a medium spice level, and they got it just right. We also liked the way the papaya was sliced, and the balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors was excellent. Mango Sticky Rice (2/5): Unfortunately, this was the biggest disappointment. It was served in a to-go container even though we were dining in. The sticky rice was cold and firm, and the coconut sauce was quite thin, resulting in a dessert that lacked the texture and richness we were expecting. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, and it's great to see a Lao-owned business in the community. Where the experience fell short was the service. Guests are required to pay, including gratuity, before receiving their food. While I understand this may be part of their business model, it sets expectations for attentive service that, unfortunately, we did not experience. Our dishes arrived without serving utensils, we had to request water refills ourselves, and no one checked on our table during the meal. In addition, all of our dishes were placed on one end of the table next to the baby rather than being distributed where they could be easily shared. If the restaurant is aiming for a street food or fast-casual concept, adjusting the dining experience and expectations accordingly might make more sense. However, if gratuity is collected upfront, I believe the level of service should reflect that. The food was generally very good, and I truly wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, the service overshadowed an otherwise enjoyable meal. I hope the restaurant invests in additional staff training because the food deserves it. If the service improves, I would certainly consider giving it another try.

Tekoah J.

I finally made it to Lao'd District and it did not disappoint! I started with the Lao'd Chicken Skins served with sticky rice. The chicken skins were fresh, crispy, and packed with flavor from the house seasoning. The fried basil and garlic took them to another level and added the perfect crunch. To drink, I ordered the Strawberry Mule Cocktail made with strawberry puree, lime juice, mint, fresh strawberries, and their in-house infused sake. It was refreshing, slightly bubbly, and had just the right balance of sweet and tart. For my entrée, I had the Steak Tiger Cry. The picanha steak was tender, juicy, and cooked beautifully with a flavorful fat cap that really enhanced the dish. The sweet and savory lime sauce paired perfectly with the steak, and the steamed rice soaked up all the goodness. One thing I thought was really cool was the contact-free dining experience. Simply scan the QR code, open a tab, order your food, and pay right from your phone. The staff still checks in to make sure you have everything you need, so you get the convenience of technology without losing the hospitality. Overall, the food was very tasty, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the service model was seamless. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

Jaime J.

The food was good but I was hoping to really love it. The restaurant was clean and was neatly decorated. I wasn't a fan of the ordering through a QR code at the table. I went as a group with the intention of paying on one bill and having to take everyone's order really took away from the experience. I'd come back again for a solo meal or a small meetup.

Chris F.

Overall I would say it was a solid but not exceptional experience. I ordered the papaya salad (spicy), which I did thoroughly enjoy. I will absolutely admit that I am not an expert on papaya salads (this only being the second time I've had one), but it came out slightly more room temperature than I think was best for it. The taste and everything else was superb though and all the vegetables tasted fresh! The spice level was perfect for me specifically, any more spicy and I think I would've struggled eating it, and any less I would have been a bit disappointed. Definitely a lot more manageable than most other south East Asian places, so order based on how you feel like your spice tolerance is typically and you should be fine. I wasn't the biggest fan of the interior or the atmosphere in general (which is a bit ironic since they were straight up playing some of my favorite artists) but that could absolutely just be down to personal preference. Service was great, the person who brought our food was extremely receptive and was on top of refilling our waters, but due to how the restaurant works we only had a brief word with a different server when we sat down about how to order when I really wanted to ask for opinions on what to order and how spicy their dishes were. Overall still a great experience and would probably be down to try out more of their dishes in the future!

Judy C.

Solid food! I did make reservations via google and they had our table ready right when we arrived which was nice. Got the Lao'D Sausage (really flavorful and had a nice snap when you bite into it and came with some sticky rice), Papaya Salad (quite fresh and came with a nice serving of fresh papaya, long beans, tomatoes and other veggies), Nam Khao (crispy rice, loved the crunch and herbs, cured pork it came with) and the Steak Tiger Cry (great sear on the steak itself and enjoyed the marinate it was in and the dipping sauce). The waitresses were attentive and had great customer service. You can scan the QR code and order/pay everything that way its contactless. Plenty of seating indoors. Parking - within the plaza next to meet fresh/Le Kream

Aruna K.

... Got some to-go Thai food. My Thai generally surrounds around Tofu fried rice, and a curry rice. This time it was green curry. Green curry has the sprouts, kaffir like greens, and some veggies. They gave red peppers on the side to add for that more spicy kick. Ate the curry with the fried rice instead of the regular jasmine rice, liked that combination a little. Also got the Papaya salad, which is also so typical to Thai restaurants and one of my favorites. Its crunchy and just the right spice. V yummy. Service was fast and good. Restaurant is pretty well maintained.

Dena D.

I came here after seeing a tiktok of their lunch specials which is available from 11am - 3pm. When we sat down our server let us know that ordering was all digital and you could just use your phone but of course I believe they have the option of ordering through them as well. I upgraded the lunch special for $4 or 8 extra dollars (can't exactly remember how much the upgrade was) to get the tiger cry steak and my boyfriend upgraded to get the pork belly for $2 extra dollars. The portion they give you for lunch was amazing! They give you a lot of meat, rice, and papaya salad. I wish the tiger cry steak had more flavor to it because it was kinda plain but the quality of meat was great. My favorite was the crispy pork belly that my boyfriend had ordered though. The flavor was sweet, savory, and juicy. The papaya salad was super addictive to eat. I would definitely come again!

Suelynn N.

I came here for a late lunch with a few of my co workers. When you enter, you grab a table and there is a QR menu on the table. The QR menu allows parties to pay as one big bill or split based on what they ordered individually via phone. The lunch portion was decent sized . I ordered the lao'd jerky lunch that had a side of papaya salad, cheese roll, and sticky rice. The sticky rice is very dense, the papaya salad had a slight kick to it. The meat was sweet and not too tough. overall, the dish was good. The sticky rice was different. I had had the strawberry lycée drink. It was really good but maybe too much ice. Staff was nice and quick. The food came out very quickly too. There's free parking out front.

Madelyn P.

Soooo so good. Definitely go here! We got so many dishes and split them amongst a big group so I definitely recommend that so you can try more! My favorites were the crack belly and steak tiger cry. Absolutely do not skip those dishes! The only thing I wouldn't get next time is the curria tacos. They were still really good and made on fresh roti, but I'd just wanna try more next time! Everything came out so fast, and it wasn't busy at all. Super casual but super good. Will be back!

Diana N.

Came in for a quick lunch with some coworkers and was impressed! Well, first off, I'm visiting from SoCal so my standards for southeast Asian food are fairly high. That said, Lao'd District would easily survive and thrive in my hometown. This place has all the flavors of Lao and Thai food and more importantly THE SPICE. We only ordered medium level spice to cater to the table but I could tell the heat was there. We ordered the green curry, pad thai, nam Khao, crispy glazed pork belly, and papaya salad. Whatever glazed they put on that pork belly, they should bottle and sell separately. It was so complimentary to the crispy pork skin without making it become soggy. The pad thai was a perfectly balance of tangy and slightly sweet. Only giving it 4 stars because the papaya salad came out a little salty but I would come back to give it another shot. The restaurant itself was open and inviting. It was noon so not too packed but I can see this place getting full for dinner. Super easy ordering and checkout with the QR code. Staff was quick and attentive. Definitely a spot to try if you're craving Lao and Thai food!

We have eaten here several times. The food is fantastic!. We always get the crack belly and roti with the curry. Then we try something different. Today it was chicken skins and curria tacos. The service is also great. We will have to come back to try more dishes.see you soon!

THAI BASIL CHICKEN, basil fried rice, dunken noodle

Sindy F.

Ambiance -good Order process - scan to order -good and easy- no wait for server and no pressure to order or add order Food 2/10 all 3 dishes taste were off from what we like ( or used to) - too sweet for all 3, food are dry and hard- noodle was sticky and hard, rice was dry, basil chicken was dry. Food temperature was not hot enough either they let it sit for a long time or they premade. Even the fish sauce on the side was sweet. Parking- small very tight and crowded.

Lao'd Chicken Skins Red Curry Sticky Rice Green Curry

Salma S.

Really nice place, they do have QR codes on the table to be able to open a tab and order for your table. So no need to wait for a waiter to take your order. Staff is super nice and extremely helpful and nice. Ordered the chicken skin, red curry, green curry and tiger cry. I really love fried Chicken skin, I've had it elsewhere I make it at home, this one was not my favorite, some pieces were ok and some were kinda plastic textured. And i feel like it was lacking in flavor but beautiful presentation for sure Green curry was really good, the texture of the beef super tender, I know it says there is eggplant but I think it was sliced too thin to contribute to over all texture a little too sweet for me but over all it was good Red curry the texture of the beef was really tender I wasn't a huge fan of this one. I know how many flavors and aromatics go into curry and the heat from Thai peppers have this hint of basil taste normally and this kind of felt like the aromatics of the lemongrass galangal kefir lime leaves was missing and the heat seemed to be more cayenne pepper that Thai pepper Tiger cry is suvide then grilled. I think mine was over grilled so instead of medium it was more like medium well to well done. And I'm use to that chargrilled flavor and it seemed like it was done on a flat top or pan. I will say their price points are a little cheaper than others where a curry here is about $14 and adding beef is $2 additional as where most places are about $4 Tiger cry running at $20.99 All reviews are based on personal preference and taste. these guys are super nice and efficient and the fact that most of their staff are in the back and they make it easy to order from the table rather than having too many servers is how they keep their so reasonable. So I would say give them shot see what you think.

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Rita H.

3 years ago

Our group went in around 6:30pm on Saturday night and was sitting right away. This place is a different then other places, you will scan QR code, and place your order though the website. Food came out right on time to serve 5 empty stomach. We ordered the crack belly, pad thai, chicken wings, steak tiger cry, nam khao, khao poon and salted ribs. Everyone loved the crack belly and the steak tiger cry. Nam khao and khao poon has very unique taste. The rest of food is good also. The atmosphere is very energized and loud. The server/owner is very friendly and gave out good recommendations for you. Definitely will go back for the crack belly. read more

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Rojy J.

3 years ago

We went on Friday for lunch. Food was very tasty and the vibe was very pleasant. The two owners (brothers) came up to our table and introduced themselves to us and made sure we had a great first experience. Julian was our waiter and was very polite. We will definitely be going back for lunch soon with more coworkers. -Sasha read more

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Joshua M.

3 years ago

New to the area and wanted to try something local, and boy did I find a gem! Food was amazing and the staff was super friendly and helpful! Actually met some pretty cool people here that were watching the nba playoffs on one of the many tvs along the walls definitely going back and I'll be bringing everyone I know! read more

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Danny L.

3 years ago

I got the red curry and the pad thai to fulfill my late night cravings and boy oh boy did this place not let me down. The food was good, especially the red curry. The pad thai could have used more flavor but it was good nonetheless. The ambience was nice and reminded me and service was fast. read more

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Makayla C.

3 years ago

Loved the food! Had pretty art in the walls! As an introvert, I appreciated being able to order and pay in my own through their QR code! I had a good time and they had music but wasn't too loud. Very calm and great flavor at Lao,d District! Must try if you have not! read more

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Joselin R.

3 years ago

This place is great! Atmosphere is chill and cool but the staff is also really friendly. They know what they're doing and what they're talking about, Staff are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations. Food is pretty good Highly recommended!! read more

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Amber T.

3 years ago

I should have stuck with the Lao dishes. I went with the Americanized meat options - tiger steak and the crack belly, and didn't enjoy it as much as the Lao-based dishes. I should have gone with Sai Qua. Papaya Salad Jeow Nam Khao All supreme read more

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Thuy N.

3 years ago

I really enjoyed our dinner. We were greeted by the friendly staffs when we walked in. Our waiter, Ricky, was awesome! We ordered Tiger Cry, Moo Belly, Khao piak sen and a side of sticky rice. Everything was so good, a burst of wonderfulness with every bite. My favorite dish for that night was the Moo Belly. I finished my meal with their refreshing Strawberry Lychee drink. It was beautiful and delicious. I will definitely have to go back to try other items on their menu. read more

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Matthew A.

3 years ago

This place is crazy. I be falling in love with the food every time I come back, the owner is always playing 2000's rnb (how can you go wrong with that?) Anyway, this place is gas! Bring ya daddy, your BM, your kids - don't matter bc it's finna be lao'd read more

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Christopher T.

3 years ago

WOW. Came to Houston for a food trip and came across this Laos restaurant on bellaire. Food was absolutely amazing. The flavors take over and you have no choice but to smile. On top of that the service here was great! We went at a slower time of the day and the Owner Ricky took the time to explain his though process behind the dishes we had. Love the ambiance inside as the artwork represented his city! Super cool vibe! Must try! read more

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It's good. Favorites were the crispy pork belly and the tiger eye steak. Chicken Laab I ordered medium, as well as the papaya salad, but the salad was definitely spicier. Also had the sausage, roti, and a couple of drinks. Food comes out quick and the food server Dilcia was super nice, as well as our normal waitress. Would come back to try a couple of other things. Wish the roti portion was a bit more/bigger. read more

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Susie Marie Ose P.

3 years ago

i really love this place. The crispy pork was to die for! The ambience was pretty chill. Parking not that gr8 but it never has been in this strip. But I really wanna go here again and try more of the menu! read more

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Ketsiny V.

3 years ago

People... When I sayyy this place is GOOD I meant it is bomb.com!!! Foods were Phenomenal n service was absolutely Amazing n Delightful (s/o to our server Julian)!! Very kool n great atmosphere, n yeahhh can't leave out them drinks, sooo good! I give this place 20 outta 10 (Unheard Of)!!! read more

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Chris B.

2 years ago

Ricky was really friendly and the food was great! My daughter really enjoyed the drunken noodles dish. They even had back to school giveaways for the students! read more

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Pagal Mama ..

2 years ago

Definitely worth a visit (or more) - The food, service and ambience were just what you might expect at one of Southwest Management District's service establishments - Quality, Hospitality at reasonable prices. Quiet satisfying! read more

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Christina S.

3 years ago

We ordered the roti for the appetizer, which arrived very hot (temperature), exactly the way I like to eat my food, and it was so delicious. My husband ordered the Pad Thai, and I ordered the Ducken Noodles, and both dishes were very tasty and delicious. The service was great. Incredible mural on the wall. I will definitely be back. read more

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Laura F.

2 years ago

Food is wonderful and service was excellent. Really loved the Lao'd sausage as well as the Drunken Noodles we had today.

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Trang T.

3 years ago

Went here with my family for Mother's Day and the food, service, and atmosphere was amazing. They went out of their way to accommodate my husband and I and our two little toddlers. Our kids loved the roti, jerky, and cheese rolls while my husband and I ate nam Khao, khao piak and crack belly. We were not disappointed and left with full bellies. Will come back soon!! read more

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Sandy V.

3 years ago

Food is very delicious & the staff is amazing! Place is very well kept clean and it's very chill to sit and enjoy dinner. Will be coming back to try more of the menu. read more

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The portions were bigger than I thought, based on others reviews. Chicken laab and steak tiger cry were great. Great service and very clean. Definitely worth a try. read more

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Anna L.

3 years ago

The food and service were both amazing - highly recommend to anyone in the Houston area!

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Brianna V.

3 years ago

Food and service was excellent!! I definitely recommend. I got to meet the owner, and he was so sweet and nice. They were playing throwbacks music as well so it was definitely a vibe. I would check them out if you are in Bellaire looking to try something new!! read more

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Kim D.

3 years ago

Food and service were amazing! Drunken noodles, papaya salad, crack belly, tiger cry - definitely the "must get" items we order each time but everything we've had is delicious. If you haven't been, you are really missing out! read more

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Phokham S.

3 years ago

I actually just moved to Houston and this was my first Laos restaurant. Taste like my mama's cooking so it hit just right. Y'all got to try this place read more

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Tina N.

3 years ago

I came last night with my sister and friend and was really blown away with their customer service!! Everyone there was soo nice and helpful. Their wall backdrop was amazing and the establishment was extremely clean. Food was great... definitely need to try there homemade Lao'd sausage with tamarind sauce and their crack belly. I'm definitely coming back because of their food and service!!! read more

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Jose A.

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Awesome place. Intimate. The food is on point, flavorful. Attentive and informed us on ordering works. Trendy and music nostalgic, adequate space between tables! Definitely coming back again! read more

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Annie C.

3 years ago

Portion of all the dishes are very small for the price they have. Food is above average. The dishes are not flavorful enough. This is a self order restaurant where u order on your phone and pay before food come out. Service is good, my server was very nice and friendly. read more

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Mark L.

3 years ago

Food is mediocre. Meat was not good. Pad Thai was ok. Very loud because no noise dampening. People are friendly but saw another customer cleaning their own seats after manager didn't do a good job. read more

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Soksrun C.

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Tried it the first time with my friends. We got red curry, steak (my favorite) and noodle. They hit like home if you're southeast asian. Ricky, the owner, was also very attentive and nice to us the entire time. Really great service and good food. The chicken meat was white meat, so it can be a little dry. I wish it was dark meat instead read more

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Houston Property Guys

2 years ago

This is an amazing place that is very easy to come in and order as everything is done "airport style" with a QR code. Order and pay for your food and keep the tab open too! Ambiance is very casual and laid back. Food was absolutely exceptional especially the Mekong Wings! Ricky provided great service and made us feel super welcomed! Would definitely come back read more

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Kat T.

3 years ago

Got the papaya salad, tiger cry, pork belly, crispy rice, roti, drunken noodles and their dessert. Everything was great except the dessert, which is basically canned tropical fruits w some honey dew (similar to Che Thai). Order and pay at the table then the staff brings the food out. Even though it doesn't seem like much interactions w the staff, they came often to check on us to make sure we were doing ok. Casual place, good for quick bites/service. read more

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Food L.

3 years ago

Drove all the way from the Woodlands to try and wasn't disappointed. Very nice feel to the place. Service was good and the food came out quick and was fresh and tasted great! Will definitely return! read more

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Kina C.

3 years ago

Been waiting for them to open and sure did not disappoint. Everything we ordered was phenomenal and the Kha poon is hands down my favorite. Excellent service and cleanliness. Would highly recommend to anyone that one's something new and different!! read more

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Eric C.

3 years ago

I must say this place is one of kind. I really enjoyed the Pad Thai and the drinks were amazing. If you are in the Houston area, I highly recommend Lao'd District. read more

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Nancy N.

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3 years ago

I was looking forward in trying a new Thai/Lao place, but this was disappointing and I would not recommend. The staff was nice and welcoming. It was a nice atmosphere too, cool new atmosphere. However, the food was not all that it's hyped up to be. I selected medium for pad Thai and there was zero spice (I am normally not a very spicy person, just like some flavored). I would described the food as "not dirty enough" not enough flavors.... I also ordered additional two bowls of rice and it came out uncooked. Staff was nice to offer two sticky rice, and said it'll take about 15 minutes for regular rice to be cooked but I was over it. I also ordered the roti and I would have preferred the dipping sauce to be thicker. The service here is very much so serve yourself as you have to get plates yourself in area closer by the kitchen, it was also possible to order, and pay just through the phone. Staff just brought food. I'm not sure why there are many great reviews about the food but it was lacking flavor... I hate to write this but I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. I also wouldn't say it's family style if that's what you're looking for, more like everyone order their own individual plate here. Small menu as well. I think the prices are higher for portion because a good portion of the entrees are designed for lettuce and cucumber setting.. read more

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Ann V.

3 years ago

The absolute best Lao food I've ever tried! Blows Sao Lao out of the water and even some other Lao restaurants I've tried in Dallas and ATL. The vibe is so welcoming and chill, like legit going to your cousins house to eat. Chef Terry was so personable and truly makes an effort to listen to all the feedback of the customers. Lao sausage, crack belly, nam khao and papaya salad are some of my absolute favorites and we are already planning to come back again this weekend. read more

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Erika S.

3 years ago

Tried this restaurant for the first time and they knocked it out of the park! We went with a large group and they eagerly accommodated us, pushing tables together to make us comfortable. It was our first time trying the cuisine so we ordered a bunch of dishes to try and share, with the owner taking time to explain the menu and make suggestions. Our favorites were the Drunken Noodles, Lao'd Sausage, and Thai Basil Chicken. Between the food, the service and the atmosphere, we will definitely be back. read more

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Brian K.

3 years ago

Top notch service, atmosphere, and DAMN good food. Worth the road trip from the Heights

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Uyen V.

3 years ago

Love this place! Place is modern and can clearly tell its family owned. The staff truly cares and go out of their way to make your experience a great one. All of the dishes are tasty and the crack belly is serious CRACK. I've been during the first opening days and back recently and they have upped portions across the board and introduced real plating which is a big plus to an already great restaurant. I've been going to Sao Lao for awhile and it's great but this place is a notch up, not sure why some reviews say the prices are higher here, you clearly get more for the same or less price than Sao Lao. Give this place a try for sure, you won't regret it! read more

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Lucas N.

3 years ago

When I first enter this restaurant the atmosphere was glowing and the aesthetics of the art on the wall were truly unique. The food was out of this world!!! I ordered the drunken noodles and it was the best one I ever had in Houston. Took my breathe away with the sweet and spicy flavor. My friend also love the red curry as well. Definitely recommend it to anyone in Houston to try it!!! read more

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9393 Bellaire Blvd
Ste B
Houston, TX 77036
Chinatown, Sharpstown
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(281) 974-2421
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Hours

What time does Lao'd District open?

Lao'd District opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Lao'd District close?

Lao'd District closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Lao'd District closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Lao'd District serve alcohol?

Yes, Lao'd District serves alcohol.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Lao'd District have parking?

Yes, Lao'd District has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Lao'd District have free WiFi?

Yes, Lao'd District has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We are a family ran restaurant with homemade recipes with the vision of providing Lao/Thai food in an upbeat fast casual family style street eat dining atmosphere. We chose the city of Houston to outpost our flagship operation because of its historical background and the love that Houstonian’s natives possess. Our motto here at Lao’d District is to provide great food, drinks and outstanding service and a high level of attention to detail!

History

Established in 2022.

Hello H-TOWN! We have been through a month of our soft opening phase and thank everyone for the love and support! We are constantly listening to everyones feedback and making changes to make sure we support the community. Please make sure to follow us, as we will be bringing new dishes and inspirations week by week!

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Elite 26

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3 years ago

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Yvie F.

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Christina E.

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Khang D.

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VG R.

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The food is good and tasty. I wanna go here again, the worker seems nice. Everyone seem welcoming and they have the best food around the block. I would wanna eat here again read more

Heston D.

2 years ago

The food is good and the vibe is nice. I really enjoyed eating here. The service is also nice and well kept. I would recommend this place to many. great place to eat read more

Jeven L.

2 years ago

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Francis D.

3 years ago

Great food, great vibe, great people! Highly recommended. The place plays great music and the wall mural is dope. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Stephanie G.

2 years ago

The food here is amazing I am definitely coming back! My family loved the food here and if you need a good meal for dinner come here !! Obsessed read more

Zoie C.

2 years ago

amazing place! great atmosphere! the food is absolutely delicious! highly recommend. service is wonderful and the staff is super friendly! read more

Louis D.

2 years ago

I was so impressed with the food, I ordered the sausage, tiger eye steak, crack belly and forgot the sop name. They were very delicious.

Rhabie C.

2 years ago

Steazy Staff, very welcoming and friendly not even to mention the food!! Plenty of room to sit and the music is always good and diverse

Raylen R.

2 years ago

Heard so many great things but haven't tried Lao food before but when I had for the first time my mind was blown the best in da city

Jerson B.

2 years ago

Really good environment with great customer service. It's also really sanitary. Food looks amazing and appetizing at first glance.

Tonia L.

2 years ago

the best food in Houston town I recommend this to everyone in Houston. the best customer service beat any other restaurant read more

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(806 reviews)

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Food - 4/5 Service - 4/5…read moreAmbiance - 4/5 Overall - 4/5 Within this busy shopping center lies this small Malaysian restaurant. Parking here will forever and always be terrible, but besides that, this place was almost entirely empty, especially for a weekend lunch (we did come almost right at opening time, but there were only like a few other customers by the time we finished). I think the main issue with this restaurant is the menu. With a wide variety of options with different cuisines, I felt that the quality of dishes was lower than I wanted. That aside, I absolutely loved the roti canai, with it being almost perfectly crispy, buttery, and tasty. The fried rice was really flavorful with the salted fish, almost verging on too strong. The curry noodle soup we got was not very strong and was a little bit disappointing. The beef tripe was so incredibly tasty, though the spice was a little bit much for my family. The beef dry hot pot was nice, though I only really liked the beef and not much else on it (some of it was bitter, other parts were just too salty). I don't think this place is terrible. We did come as one of, if not the first, customers in the restaurant, so everything was made fresh and was hot as we ate it. I just think was so much competition surrounding it in this busy shopping center, I don't think it accomplishes enough to be a go-to place for my family.

We saw this place on social media and decided to visit for Mother's Day…read more First things first - parking lot was insane. So come early or you might circle the lot for awhile. We were seated immediately but our server was giving us attitude the entire time. He would constantly check on the other tables but never us. We had to flag down the other server whenever we needed something. Food wise, everything was just okay. The best thing was probably the roti canai and the stir fried flat noodles with beef. The green beans were flavorless, the sizzling pepper chicken was not spicy (we requested spicy) and no pepper, and the beef rendang was really oily.

Toyori

4.2

(253 reviews)

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Great sizzling & ramen spot in Bellaire + more…read more Really enjoyed our visit at Toyori in Bellaire. The food was delicious, flavorful, and comforting, and the service was friendly throughout our meal. The ambiance was nice and relaxing, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy ramen with family and friends. There were 18 in our group, so there was understandably a bit of a wait to accommodate us, but it was definitely worth the wait. Definitely recommend trying this place if you're craving good ramen and Asian fusion dishes in the Bellaire area! The Ribeye sizzling plate is a MUST-try--especially with their signature sauce. So flavorful and satisfying. Their takoyaki tasted so authentic, it felt like being in Japan--another must-try Overall, an excellent dining experience and we would definitely come back again!

Meh, this place is okay…read more We ordered several appetizers and they were pretty underwhelming. We love japanese spots here in Houston and this one was a miss. Not bad per say, but not good. Try Teppay off westhetimer, much better unagi. The only thing that was actually better than expected was the takoyaki.

Osha Thai Kitchen

4.4

(141 reviews)

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I like Thai food every now and then. I used to like it a lot when I was younger. A lot. So, I still…read morehave an affinity for the cuisine. My sister had come to the mini Chinatown near my house to get coffee and saw Osha Tai, looked up their menu and decided to order from here. I wasn't in the mood for Thai but after I saw the menu I changed my mind. We ordered crab rangoon, shrimp donuts (get them!!! Shrimp stuffed with shrimp pace (no tails) and shaped like doughnut. It's weird but delicious. The sauce it comes with was so very delicious! For our mains my sister ordered the Pad see eww with shrimp. I went ahead and gave her double shrimp for the protein and extra veggies. I got the grilled marinated chicken (I think it's gai yang in Thai). It was perfection!So full of flavor! So full of yummy deliciousness. It comes with sticky white rice that they frankly didn't get enough of. It was very very delicious l. 10/10 definitely recommend!

My partner and I got the chicken pad thai and chicken red curry. We requested thai hot (their…read morehighest spice level) for both dishes! Our server was nice and was quick with their service. Ambiance is really nice and I love the music selection. While waiting for the food, I was adoring the place. ** Chicken pad thai - 4/5 My partner enjoyed his dish but he did wish the noodles were more firm. It was more soggy than he preferred. ** Chicken red curry - 4/5 I enjoyed my curry too but I was expecting the highest spice level to be more spicy. It was really flavorful but towards the end of finishing my dish, I was starting to feel fatigued with the taste. It's really creamy!

Me’Khun Delicacies

4.8

(77 reviews)

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I saw the great Yelp reviews and I was excited to give this place a try. I was somewhat surprised…read moreto walk in and see that three of the four empty tables had reserve signs on it, thankfully we were able to snag the open one. There was a rather extensive menu with a lot of interesting looking choices. We opted to try something different and something safe. For something different we tried the tom yum seafood fried rice which had a label saying it was new to the menu. For something safe we went with a pork pad thai. We told them that we were going to share both dishes and they actually brought us each her own little plate and forks which was very appreciated. The pad thai hit the table first and we were able to start eating that and sharing it. We got about halfway through it before the fried rice got there. Which was great timing since we were sharing the dishes. I don't know if they did this intentionally because we were sharing, but if they did it was great idea. The Pad Thai with solid. We had it mild and I really appreciated the sweetness and tenderness of the pork. However had we just had this it would have been a four. The fried rice is what really shined. Also ordered mild, it had a great flavor with a little hint of spice and basil. A good amount of seafood inside, and all of it was tender and flavorful. Highly recommend this dish. The service really stood out here. After we ordered, a booth came open near the back of the restaurant so they offered if we wanted to move because they were concerned that it might be warm near the door. We decided just to stay put but it was nice of them to offer. They also did a great job keeping the drinks filled.

This place is the best lunch spot I've come across…read more The interior isn't too big so if you have a larger party, I would make a reservation if possible- especially since it gets pretty busy. My friend and I ordered the following: - Phad See Ew Luch Set - Beef Stew Noodle Soup Lunch Set First off, the variety itself makes this place so special- you not only get an entrée but you also get pickled veggies, steamed dumpling, side dish (varies by set), and dessert of the day! Everything on the tray was absolutely delicious but the Beef Noodle Stew blew my mind. One of the best broths I've ever had and the meet was so tender and flavorful. This is definitely a must get if you visit Me'Khun! Aside from the fantastic food, the service was good, the interior was cute, and I loved the plating. I look forward to coming back here and eating their lunch set again!

Midnight Kabob and Seafood 深夜烧烤

4.5

(45 reviews)

Came here for a late night dinner with a group of 4. I was really craving chinese bbq skewers and…read morehaven't found a place in Houston and glad my friends and I came here. Service was good, our waiter answered our questions and was good with taking our, somewhat extensive, order. Food came out a bit too quickly in my opinion so we weren't really able to eat things right off the grill some times but it didn't seem to negatively effect the flavor or texture. I really enjoyed all the skewers and dishes we got with the skewered king oyster mushroom and chinese cabbage (napa) being particular stand outs. The dish I was most disappointed by was probably the enoki vermicelli tray, it still tasted good but it just wasn't much of a stand out and I've had some that were really good. This was a fun spot that allowed us to try a bunch of different dishes. I'd highly recommend for folks wanting something a little different from the typical kbbq that took over the Asian bbq scene. I'm looking forward to a return and getting some more skewers!

Love ordering to-go here for foods I enjoy snacking on. If you're looking to try some new Asian…read morefoods, this is your place. I had a jellyfish salad obsession for a bit because of this restaurant. They also sell snail, which tastes delicious to me. Frog legs and grilled squid as well. I also really enjoy listening to the lyrical Chinese music playing on the TVs while I wait for my order. I haven't had a problem with service, for it's pretty quick or at a reasonable pace for me! I'd say the only downside is sometimes* there is leaky packaging.

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