Super yummy food! A friend is a Laotian food superfan so every time we hear of a spot, we try it out. We saw this place on Check Please and it was absolutely a delight! Service was top-notch and the restaurant was very nice inside and can definitely tell that they are VERY welcoming for large parties. My only complaint is parking and that is 100% not their fault, it is on me for not planning my parking better so take heed: plan your parking before you go! read more

I never been to this place before.. we made reservations on OpenTable, it allows us to book for table for 6. Two days before the reservation it send us an email saying there a big party there and are we willing to share spaces.. we agree. On the day of our reservation, they gave the persons that book the place a called at 7pm to cancel our reservations. And move us to another restaurant that we did not agree to. Our dinners were at 8pm. They called us one hour before our dinner. This was not good.. we have to find another location so last min. We are not happy at all. read more

Order: Tod Tod Platter: Pork belly, calamari, garlic chicken wings, beef jerky and tom yum fries. jerky, pork belly and the fries were the highlight of the dish. individuals in my party liked the calamari. jerky was sweet, just a little bit smoky with a chewy texture. pork belly was more fried than roasted? but the skin was not crunchy. for both of these, it can be tough meats. Fries were tangy than spicy, from lemongrass or lime. Lao Royal: Tilapia, duck curry, papaya salad, Lao sausage, beef jerky, wings, vermicelli, sticky rice, leafy greens and herbs. the individuals in my party loved the tilapia, lots of meat, tender and not dry. duck curry was more soupy, pieces of duck were soggy lacking flavor. sausage had a yellow appearance of a curry that was not expected. Enjoyed the sticky rice and had to order another one. Happy hour is from 5:00-7:00 on Monday-Saturday, and all day on Friday. Drinks, appetizers, and oysters are part of the deal. Menu can be overwhelming so there are 2 preset entree options at the top including 1 appetizer combo. Server provided recommendations for the food. Elegant dining experience with colorful lamps, big area for patrons with lots of tables and so bar seating with TVs. good place for a casual hangout. read more

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This place was recommended to us by a kind person at SF Moma. We wanted to eat non Indian vegetarian food. Their menu had many options listed as vegetarian. The service was prompt and friendly. The decor was beautiful. The food was hot and delicious. The servings were pretty big. We had the eggplant and spicy basil tofu. Both came with rice. Yummy food. read more

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Ive been here twice and I want to love this place! But not everything on the menu is a hit They have a great happy hour menu if u can make it in time, and I recommend going the family-style option because some dishes are very small. Highlights: - spicy crispy rice appetizer: this was a hit! it is VERY spicy though as someone who can tolerate alot! But its a great sharing size for a group of 2-4 people - the fried fish is crispy and delicious with a great sauce. But there is not that much meat on the fish itself - the tom yum is a bit watery and does not have a strong flavor, but it comes out on an open flame and is very shareable - the curry rice portion is super super small for the amount of curry that is provided. We had to get an extra rice. The curry is not super spicy and did not have as much depth of flavor Overall, I would come again but just for the crispy rice appetizer! read more

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Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: A good option in fidi/downtown. The extended review... Food: Khao Nar Ped - 3/5 - A good healthy portion of duck over rice. Taste was standard fare. Service: 3/5 - Friendly staff. Ambiance: 4/5 - A well decorated setting with ample seating. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Pretty standard fare. read more

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LOVE this place!! It's honestly so rare to find Lao food that feels this high-quality and truly authentic. Everything we tried was packed with flavor. Their happy hour platter deal is such a steal, it comes with oysters, sausage, chicken wings, and calamari, and the cocktails are only $7 (beers even cheaper). Amazing value for how good the food is. The vibe is always lively, and the staff are consistently warm and friendly, which makes the whole experience even better. Pro tip: go with a group so you can try more of the menu. I also love that many dishes come with fresh leafy greens so you can wrap everything - it adds the perfect fresh crunch and makes the meal even more fun and delicious. Definitely one of my go-to spots for great food and good vibes! My favorite dishes are the platter, fried rice, crispy spring rolls with leafy greens, papaya salad, and so much more :) read more

LaoTable - Happy hour platter - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came with a friend on a weekend night on the later side and there were not many people inside. It's a nice environment right in FiDi, and the plates are beautifully decorated for sure -- but I unfortunately didn't really love the food, We got a coconut curry which had good flavor but the meat inside was a bit too sinewy and also it was small portion size-- we kind of finished it in a few bites. As you can see, the leaves take up half the plate. We also got a bamboo salad and was excited to try it but I honestly couldn't eat much of it, was actually very spicy and also the raw vegetables on the side wasn't the most appealing. I assume some other things on the menu are better but definitely wasn't our day. My friend and I both agreed that the service was friendly but the food was so-so and overpriced for the sizes read more

LaoTable - "SURP NOR MAI" Bamboo Salad - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place absolutely exceeded my expectations. The place is primarily Vietnamese but you would find Thai flavours. Such a wide variety of items in here - and everything is finger licking good. I absolutely had a feast here. I got Chicken Friend rice and it was good - not the best but above average. For the table fish platter was also exquisite. I can't recall which fish was that but it was really great..it also came up with so.many other item such as chicken wings. The seafood sizzling tom yum probably tasted the best. Thoughly enjoyed it. The Belgian beer they server was one of the best. In isolation probably every food I tried, I can find a better and slightly tastier version but a single place delivering and maintaining above average food quality over such a wide spectrum is rare. The ambience and environment was great. The place became super noisy later in the evening but it was so much fun dining out here. read more

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We came here on Friday night for dinner. We had a reservation, so we were seated pretty quickly. Service-wise, our server was very friendly and our food came out pretty quickly. The ambiance was lively and loved the decor. We ordered: - "Tang-Mo" Watermelon Peanut Salad - I was initially skeptical about the combination, but I ended up really liking this! The juiciness and slight sweetness of the watermelon, really played will with the sightly sour and flavorful sauce, which made it taste very good! - Garlic Wings - It was pretty good, crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside and flavor was good, but nothing too out of this world. - Khaw Kai Noodles - The noodles were delicious and after adding the sauce, it really set off the taste very well. The chicken was also delicious and flavorful. - Spicy Thai Basil Chicken - Flavor-wise, this was delicious, but when we got it, the dish was not very warm or very spicy, which was a bummer. Overall, we had a great time and will be back in the future to try more items from the menu! read more

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What a treat! Exceptional service! Not only did we get seated right away. As soon as we ordered, the food came out within a few minutes! Everything complemented each other. The place is beautiful with traditional Lao atmosphere. Rich vibrant colors. Full bar! Lots of amazing cocktails. Will def be back! read more

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Service was friendly and efficient. Wait time after ordering was quick! Especially on a busy Friday night. The food was tasty and beware of spicy. Medium spicy was spicy for me. Ambiance is clean and busy. Fun spot after work. read more

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We came for lunch midday on a Friday and were sat instantly! The space inside is huge and the ceilings are so tall, it was the perfect place for a nicer lunch to catch up with coworkers. I was a little worried based on other reviews that the portions would be small for the price, but I was pleasantly surprised when our dishes came and the portions were MASSIVE! The rice dishes came with 2+ cups of rice and my Pad Mee Lao Prawns was enough for 2.5 meals. Flavor was great as well - nothing mind blowing but I was definitely happy with what I got. And on Fridays, they have happy hour all day. We didn't get anything off of the happy hour menu, but I would definitely try coming for happy hour next time. read more

LaoTable - "Pad Mee Lao" Prawns Noodles (G) - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service was quick and efficient. Portions were quite small for the price. Chicken satay with peanut sauce was my favorite. Pineapple fried rice was delicious. The "Curry" wild duck did not taste anything like curry at all. It was more like wild duck with OIL. Mango sticky rice and shaved ice was good. We kind of wished there was more mango sticky rice than the shaved ice. read more

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The ambiance is beautiful and inviting. I love the decor and soft purple and pink lighting. The restaurant is great for groups as you can order large platters of the samples - trying a bit of everything whether meat or seafood. We ordered the Garden Fish - Crispy whole tilapia, Lao sausage, beef jerky, garlic chicken wings, peanut papaya salad paired with vermicelli, sticky rice, leafy greens and soft herbs. We also ordered the Original Lao Platter: fried chicken, larb duck Pakxe, "Tom Zaab" hot & spicy beef soup, Lao sausage, pad mee Lao paired with sticky rice and soft herbs. It was enough to feed six! Service was a little slow - you really have to get their attention because it's so busy. But they did a nice dessert presentation for my mom's birthday. Also try the Tom Yum Beer that was brewed in partnership with the restaurant! read more

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I love the food. Everything I've had is consistently delicious from the curries to the apps and drinks.

This has been my 3rd time visiting Lao Table and it has yet to disappoint. I will say it's has been better each time I came here to eat. Enjoyed dinner here with a big group of folks after a training. The service was amazing because they kept a group of almost 30 people happy and full. The food was *chefs kiss*. From the sampler to the teriyaki eggplant, salmon, fried rice, and curry. I was stuffed to say the least. Lao Table is a must for me now anytime I travel to SF for work. Thank y'all for the amazing service. See y'all real soon! read more

LaoTable has pretty good food. Cocktails are sweet and barely alcoholic. And everything is way overpriced, even for SF. But it's pretty good, and it could be a lot worse. It could be Osha. Like I don't think I would ever go here if I didn't work nearby. Or if there were other southeast Asian sit down restaurants in the area (that aren't osha). But definitely a solid choice for the neighborhood. read more

Was super tasty, popped over here for a work lunch while a bunch of us were in the office. Reservations were super easy! Service was 5 stars and food came out quick and tasty. read more

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Came here for lunch before catching a bus at the transit center next door. The restaurant is spacious, and the staff were quick and attentive. I ordered the noodles & chicken, and wasn't overly impressed. The noodles were soggy and I found there were too many bean sprouts in the dish. The flavors were also pretty flat, without much spice or variety. The prices were also on the higher side, even for SF. Definitely not a bad place, but I think the prices would turn me away from coming back. read more

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Lao table has to be one of my all time favorite restaurants. Probably my favorite happy hour in the city. A $40 platter for oysters, sausage, chicken wings, and calamari?? An absolute steal. Plus $7 cocktails that are actually tasty and not too sweet, such a great deal. And they do not skimp on the food quality in the slightest. Everything on or off the happy hour menu, from noodles to stir fry woks to salads and appetizers are outstanding. I love that you have the flexibility to choose spice levels, medium already has a good kick, but spicy keeps me sweating, but still wanting to go back for more. Also the vibes of this place are immaculate. The decorations are so fancy, and it's always lively, especially on weeknights. Service is also great too, staff is very friendly and quick to take orders, without taking away from the personable aspect. Kobe beef, platters, lamb curry, and spicy margarita have to be my favorite items. Unfortunately they took the matcha lava cake off of the menu, which was my absolute favorite, but if they bring it back, I will be next in line to try it. Overall a great spot for a nice dinner for a date/friends, a celebration spot, or even a quick happy hour. read more

This was my second time here for a weekend dinner and I got the following: (7/10) Thai tea - tall refreshing glass but I thought it was too sweet. (8.5/10) Tom Zaab - A very sour soup with beef and veggies that serves 2. I really liked it but be warned their mild is still pretty spicy. I ordered a side of rice. Lots of seating in the restaurant so we were sat right away but they also take reservations. One thing you will notice is the price, this place is pretty pricey but they have many options. Waiters were attentive, checked in often. Interior is very pretty as well. read more

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The place was walking distance from our location. I have been here many times before for team lunch. It's spacious dining area and one of the best services I have seen. They are not in your face asking every few minutes but knew exactly when to refill water/ get next dish and suggest great menu. Our go to cuisine when in doubt but this was still different. It probably was hunger too, but vegetable rolls with fresh spread of leafy veggies - lettuce, mint, basil, cilantro, dip with peanut sweet and hot dip- great combination as an appetizer. For mains we ordered sea bass in clay pot with chicken fried rice. It comes with small portion of white rice. The fish was tender and flavorful. Having lychee in savory dish was the first. We also enjoyed coconut water and Thai iced tea. Parking could be a challenge as always since this is very busy street. But we had parked under one of the public garages for $1.25 per hr. Would recommend to Thai lovers and definitely looking forward to revisit when we will be in the area next read more

A nice place near work! I've been here twice. love that they do sticky rice here obviously but still appreciated. got the pork chop and it was nicely marinated a bit salty. spring rolls were okay but unmemorable. love the vibes inside the decorations are pretty and I love the plates and bowls. read more

LaoTable - Fresh Spring Rolls Pork (G) - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food was amazing. We ordered a variety of apps and the bibimbap as the main, and everything was good, if not great. Vegetarian fresh rolls were the highlight. Watermelon salad was unique with a spicy kick. Chicken satay was a little dry and chewy - our least favorite- and the bibimbap was stunning. Service was pretty good, but could have been more attentive. Overall would definitely come back. read more

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Came to LaoTable and had a really nice meal for Mom's birthday. We started by ordering the Garden Fish platter and supplemented it with noodles (me ka ti), the larm curry, and the sea & land. My favorite was probably the me ka ti noodles with the coconut peanut flavor combo. Having said that, I really liked the use of tendon in the curry and the garlic pork belly on the sea and land. The Lao sausage on the garden fish platter was also really tasty! After our meal, we obviously had to celebrate the birthday so we went with the (in)famous anchovy sundae. The staff also added a Thai tea ice cream with some crispy bits. The play on texture is very interesting on these desserts. And the anchovy? Ehh...! The savoriness, yes, but it does finish a bit fishy sometimes. I think this was probably my biggest downside for some of the dishes. Bits and pieces were unabashedly fishy like the papaya salad and the ice cream, on some bites. As for the showstopper fried tilapia; it smelled amazing when delivered but it was very dry upon drying to break it into smaller bites. Still we absolutely enjoyed the majority of the meal and I would definitely be open to returning. read more

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Wow the food is good! The service is so fast and friendly and the decor is amazing!!! I highly recommend this place it's modern look with traditional tones and its unique. Definitely the whole package! read more

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Food was so good the last time I went here, so I had to come back. I had the pineapple fried rice and the chicken tom yum soup last time, so of course I had to order those dishes x2. I also tried a new dish 'pad mee lao" which is basically rice noodles with prawns. The last time I had papaya salad, I had ordered a "Lao Garden" which came in a small portion. So, this time, I had to order it by itself. I love that it came with pork skin. The food here is absolutely amazing and a must try in SF. It's always crowded here, so it's a good sign that food here is good. read more

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Wow!! Amazing food. Authentic thai recommended by a thai friend-- did not disappoint. We tried the hh oysters (so fresh), beef soup and papaya salad. All were top notch! We'll be back :) read more

LaoTable - thai tea cocktail - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love LaoTable! It can definitely be pricey but everything is good here. I usually get the garlic wings and spicy basil chicken rice or nam kao but decided to try something else. My friend and I still shared a happy hour garlic wings, khaw Kai noodles, Lao fried rice, and Lao sausage. The Lao sausage was yellow (which I've never seen before) and spicy, just the way I like it. The fried rice was super flavorful, I loved the runny fried egg on top. I wish we were able to sub it for another meat instead of fried chicken. The noodles definitely tasted like caramelized soy sauce. And reminded me of pad kee mao. The house sauce on the side definitely added more flavor but it was not spicy. And now looking at my picture, I just realized they forgot to include the fried chicken lol. Again, I wish we were able to sub for another meat but still good nothing less. The service on this particular day was excellent, but it did get busy a little bit when a big party showed up, which delayed my to go food. The space is big and the interior is beautiful. It can get packed and crowded. I always highly recommend this place. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and this place for sure lives up to the hype. It was pretty easy to get in around 11:30am but by the time we left it was packed. The Thai tea was very good and was large for the cost. The Panang lamb was excellent. Panang curry is one of my favorites. This dish didn't disappoint. Great flavor and a perfect portion size. read more

LaoTable - Panang Lamb (G) - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Service was ok. No greetings or "follow me".., just grabbed some menu and took off. The space was pretty tho and decked with all the holidays charms. Food is ok and very small portion for their high price. Not as authentic as real Loa's food. The chicken stir fried flat noodies was tasteless and colorless. No Wok heat at all! Their HH platter sounds good but it's quite price. $40 you get 4 wings, maybe 1 small sauage, terrible calamari and 10 not very fresh oysters. The worst and most expensive dish was the beef shank curry. Missing all the curry flavors and spices. The meat was old and dry and stale. $32 for a tiny bowl with some rice. Total ripe off and doesn't match the picture. Never going back there again and you shouldn't too. read more

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Have been here before ordering other things but this time I got the duck pho and the emperor cocktail. The pho wasn't really pho, there was only a small bowl of soup provided, but it was still good. I would order something else though. The emperor cocktail was unlocked in a smoked enclosure and was really a nice experience to get. Drink was good and I'd be interested to try something else. I remembered their cocktails being good so I enjoyed going back. On the pricier side, but what isnt in SF! read more

LaoTable - Duck pho - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I have heard a lot of things about Lao Table's happy hour. It is during prime time 5-7 PM daily. Decided to take advantage of it during SF downtown first Thursday's as the action is right in on the street front of the restaurant. We came in around 6:30 PM with a 15 minute waitlist wait. The SF DFT event was already in action with the DJ set visible from our window seat at the restaurant. Ended up ordering only one item off the HH menu as there weren't a lot of veggie friendly options to share. The Tom Yum dusted fries were pretty good. Their cocktails were pretty good but not strong. We also got the veggie versions of the thick noodles. Food was good, great presentation and misleadingly large portions that are mostly decorative veggies. Nothing I'd crave or come back for unless convenient. I'd say this place is mostly all vibes with filling food and great for large gatherings. read more

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This place is excellent. We ordered the tilapia and the street corn salad. Both complimented each other well and is more than enough food for two people. The fish is huge and delicious! Loved the crunchy garlic topping, the sauce and the sticky rice. The corn salad is also huge and loved the touch of the green apple. It was like a papaya salad with its own spin. Overall a really excellent meal! read more

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The food was amazing! It was super authentic and it felt like I was in Thailand. The service was delightful, they are so sweet and attentive. Ambiance was beautiful & colorful. The presentation was very much TikTok/instagram worthy. read more

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Food was so good! Restaurant had a very cute and pretty atmosphere. This was enough food for 3 of us but not going to lie we could have ordered more and ate it all. Can't wait to go back and try some more dishes read more

LaoTable - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great food. In 9/100 cases the service is great too. It's a bit loud but manageable as long as you do t have a huge party. I'd try avoiding the super rush hours. Very accommodating for vegetarians too and convenient location from the convention center read more

The food lacked balance and depth. It was bland and far from traditional Lao flavors, especially considering the hype. The sticky rice tasted stale, like it had been sitting too long, and the papaya salad was off. It needed more salt, more fish sauce, more life. For the price, it just did not deliver. Service made it worse. Our server barely acknowledged us, even when we said thank you or asked for things. She forgot. Eye rolling, dismissive, no warmth at all. The ambiance didn't help either. Loud techno music that felt overwhelming and out of place. As a Southeast Asian, this was one of the most disappointing meals we have had in a long time, especially for a date night. Not somewhere we would return to or recommend. read more

Just avoid it, it's overrated. The calamari was dry and the basil chicken was overcooked and oily, like it's been sitting on oil for hours. A word to describe the weight staff - unpleasant. Also, it's overpriced. The basil chicken was 20 something dollars. That ain't right. It better be a stellar dish if you're charging that much. It wasn't. read more