Had a delicious lunch at LaoTable on December 30. We did make reservations in advance but probably would have been able to walk-in that particular day. We saw the restaurant on the "Check Please Bay Area" show on PBS and thought it looked amazing. We were not disappointed. Service: Very good, waiter came by often but not too much to check on us, take our order, etc. Ambience: Amazing, I took a few pictures of the restaurant interior. We did not go in the bar area but that looks like a fun place to watch some sports etc. Food: The best part -- I had the "Sabaidee" drink (see pic), it has different kinds of rum and Thai tea with coconut cream -- really good. But pretty sweet so you would only want to drink one. My son had an IPA that the waiter recommended, he enjoyed it. For appetizer our party of 3 shared the Watermelon peanut salad (very good -- unusual) and chicken satay -- good quality chicken. For mains, we share the Panang Lamb Curry and another dish where they poured a broth over the noodles and veggies at your table -- also great. I will definitely return for another meal sometime -- we parked about 2 blocks away and then strolled around the Salesforce Park which is just around the corner after our meal. read more

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Made lunchtime reservations for this place for a work lunch with 3 of my coworkers and we had a very nice experience overall. We were seated right away and received attentive service. The restaurant itself was very nice however, possibly due to our timing, this place was a bit loud. We went during lunch time so it was a bit busy and loud but it wasn't overbearing, we still had a nice time catching up. Everything we ordered was fresh and presented beautifully. To drink, we ordered a Thai iced tea and their mocktails (Strawberry Mania & Mango Supreme) which were enjoyed by all. For food, we had the fresh spring rolls with tofu, this was ok. We also had Pad Mee Lao Prawns, Pad Pha Beef, and the new Corn Salad. All of these were winners, very tasty. We were all surprised at how much we enjoyed the Corn salad. Overall, I would definitely come here again with coworkers or friends. read more

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Great ambience, service, and food was delicious. We got lucky with parking right across the street. read more

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LaoTable is where you should be for happy hour. We got their platter, which consisted of a variety of dishes + oysters for about $38. The rest of our items were great too! This place would be great for a larger party. It's easy to eat family style. Service was quick, the staff was great. read more

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Food was amazing!! Glad I came for a late bday dinner celebration. From presentation to flavor!! I had ordered the crispy veg rolls to start, Pad Mee Lao noodles w/ prawns, and then a Matcha Lava Cake for dessert. Sooo good. Service was just as perfect. Everyone was so nice, and attentive. Ambiance was beautiful too. I highly recommend, and I can't wait to come back. Keep it up Lao Table!! read more

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Solid place - the food always delivers and service is consistently good. One of our go-to's in the city.

We went here for my friend's birthday, and the service was really good (except for the host)! The cocktails are absolutely delicious and the food as well. The presentation of everything was stunning, and the decorations for Christmas made the restaurant feel elegant but homey. Definitely returning for another special occasion! read more

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Interested to try this restaurant because it's the only Lao only spot in SF that I could find. Food was ok and nothing to complain about , had better Lao cuisine in the South Bay. Overall, it felt like the restaurant tried to give a high end/upscale vibe. If you don't mind the cost, they do a pretty good job on the presentation on the dishes! But given the expensive small portion sizes, neither the flavor nor the service made up for it. I was a disappointed by the service, the server/waitress that helped us had a noticeably nonchalant attitude and set us next very close to an already dining table, despite of an empty restaurant (a bit too close and we can hear all their convo..).... It just felt like our presence was inconveniencing her. We saw the happy hour sign on the way in, was quite excited about it. However, we were not given the happy hour menu until we asked about the $7 small bite. It turned out only the fries are $7, everything else was $9. I don't want to give it a 2 star, but I expected more given the price point and the higher-end vibe I felt the restaurant was trying to curate. read more

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Came here for a team lunch and was not disappointed! We had a reservation at 1:15 PM so it was pretty empty when we arrived but there were still a few patrons in the restaurant. We were greeted when we arrived and seated immediately. Our server was kind and answered any questions we had about the menu and was able to recommend some dishes for us. We ordered the fresh spring rolls and chicken satay for the table and I ordered the "Khaw Kai" Noodles, which was recommended to us, and Thai iced tea. For dessert we ordered a mango sticky rice with shaved ice that I believe is seasonal. The noodles did not stick together and eat bite was flavorful. (I did not like the house Sriracha sauce however please note than I am not a fan of regular Sriracha, so this is just my personal opinion. If you normally don't like Sriracha don't think that just because it's their house version you will like it.) The mango shaved ice and sticky rice was so good! Only thing is that the ice was pretty packed, so when taking spoonfuls it would fall onto the table even though we tried to be careful. One thing to note is that you might not be able to make substitutions. My coworker ordered the salmon steak wanting to sub string beans for eggplant due to her diet and they said no, so she just ordered without string beans. They also brought out coconut ice cream with a candle for my birthday, which was a nice surprise! Would come back to dine again (: read more

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I was in town meeting up with a friend for dinner and we settled on LaoTable. It was nearly full as there was a conference at the Moscone that week, but there didn't seem to be much of a line the whole time I was there. You didn't need a reservation at least for a party of 2. My friend and I were seated at the bar as she was bringing her dog so that we gave the other parties a bit of space and overall the restaurant was very accommodating to that last minute request. My overall impression, the food is solid and their menu spans from the classics like thai basil to more unique options like their sea bass. Pricing is a bit high, we ended up dropping ~120 for three items, but the portion sizes are quite generous, so I wasn't upset at all. Tum Marg Hoong Papaya Salad (3.75/5): Just a solid papaya salad. Nothing crazy impressive, but served as a fresh break between the heavier entrees. I honestly could have done without the egg and prawns on the side, but the chicharron added an extra crispy crunch that I thoroughly enjoyed. Green Curry Beef Short Rib (4.5/5): Super fatty short rib that is insanely tender. The paratha was quite solid - lightly crisped on the outside and flaky inside. Everything is fatty, oily, and rich, so it's a bit of a challenge to eat by yourself, but certainly worth sharing. Lamb Curry (4/5): Creamy, sweet, and savory sauce with tender chunks of lamb that are just very slightly gamey. Great staple and they were fairly generous with the protein. read more

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classy yet laidback ambiance. perfect for a nice dinner. very vegetarian friendly & able to customize allium-free. food was tasty. mocktails were pretty good...maybe just a bit too icy for a cold and rainy day. tom yum soup - light and hearty with a kick of spiciness khaw kai - always a fan of wide rice noodles that's cooked well, plus there's broccoli tofu over rice with an egg on top - a very comforting plate. tasted a bit like they used maggi soy sauce - not complaining cus it was tasty. although they could have used a bit more sauce to rice ratio. parking wasn't too difficult to find but it felt a bit sketchy. read more

LaoTable - Tom Yum Vegetable - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had Khao kai noodles and they were awesome. Service was quick. Ambiance amazing. Their portion size for the noodles is unbeatable. Really generous! read more

LaoTable - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tasty dishes with quality ingredients. It's exactly what you'd want it to be. Good food, and the ambiance is not stuffy but I'd say it is a more upscale restaurants. Lots of professionals coming for happy hour and dinner after work. read more

LaoTable - Papaya salad - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'm all about happy hours and aesthetically decorated restaurants! Happy hour runs on the weekdays which my companion and I enjoyed. When we entered the restaurant, we were greeted with cordial and prompt service. He made reservations for us which was helpful as the restaurant got busier. We were taken care of for our entire duration by all of the staff. The interior was filled with bright colorful lights, snazzy and modern details, and holiday decor. We came for happy hour which allowed our tastebuds to relish in Lao cuisine. We chose to share the Tod Tod Happy Tray. Each item we had was flavorful and nicely seasoned. Since I don't eat beef, they were kind enough to add more pork belly instead. We also got a side of Steam Vegetables because we both love our greens and needed something to cleanse our palate; it was good but nothing special. I'd come back to try other happy hour offerings or their regular menu. Lao Table is a popular choice in the heart of FiDi. The restaurant is ideal for all party sizes--girls' nights, work outings, or a date. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here as prices are steep but it's easy to spot off of Second Street with limited parking and near public transportation. read more

LaoTable - Steam Vegetables - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious fusion of Laos and Thai food here! Went here for a work lunch and we had the opportunity to try tons of dishes here. My favs were the Laos papaya salad, pad see ew, steak, and the dessert. Everything is presented beautifully and the portions are HUGE - highly recommend doing family style so you can share and try new things. The ambiance is nice and clean, modern, and the staff were really friendly. The only thing was we had to wait a bit after having a reservation and it cut into our lunch time. Would come back again when im in the area craving Laos food! read more

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Lunch at Lao Table was a recent team lunch treat. I love the vibrant interior decor and flowers. The food was also colorful and beautifully presented. Six of us shared six items: *FRESH SPRING ROLLS: Fresh rice paper wrapper, pork sausage, green lettuce, Vietnamese mint with Laotian peanut dip *MOO NAM PLA: Fried pork belly tossed with fish sauce caramel, chili-lime dip *RED CURRY CHICKEN: Coconut milk curry, fresh chicken, bamboo shoots, Thai basil served with fermented noodles, boiled egg, jasmine rice *SPICY THAI BASIL CHICKEN rice bowl: Wok fried minced chicken, bell pepper, Thai basil, chili-garlic brown sauce, with fried egg, jasmine rice, cucumber consommé *"PAD MEE LAO" PRAWNS noodle bowl: Stir fried thin rice noodles, fresh prawns, beansprouts, omelette crepe, crispy tiny prawns garnish accompanied with peanut and lime *SEAFOOD SIZZLING TOM YUM: Wok fried fresh scallops, prawns, calamari with "Tom Yum" smoked chili base, hard herbs served on a sizzling plate, jasmine rice My favorite dishes were the Spicy Thai Basil Chicken rice bowl and the Red Curry Chicken - both super flavorful. I also enjoyed the Spring Rolls for a light and fresh appetizer. Despite the restaurant being busy at lunch, the service was attentive and the food came out quickly. Prices are on par with other downtown SF dine-in restaurants. I really enjoyed Lao Table and would recommend it to anyone looking for Lao/Thai food in SF. read more

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Tried the beef ribs green curry, and it was very good! The eggplants were especially delicious, and the sauce had a great flavor, though it was a bit on the salty side. The roti was fresh and tasty as well. The service was attentive, and even though it's a bit pricey, the quality made it worth it. It was surprisingly busy for a weekday at 8 PM, but there was no wait. Would definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

Came here on a Monday night and didn't have a reservation but we got seated immediately! Good: - LOVED the Khaw Kai noodles here! I had one that was like a pad see ew with thick noodles and it was so so good. I liked how big the dish it came in was as well and I felt quite full after. - The soups here were good as well, I think I had a tom yum soup and it was really salty, but also just flavorful enough to be addicting - A really nicely dim location so that you can have a good catchup with friends! Bad: - The wait time is pretty long since there's a lot of people here - It can be a bit louder and busier inside Overall this place was a good find right after doing some hot yoga. read more

LaoTable - Khaw Kai Noodles - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for a team lunch and decided to order a bunch of plates to share. We went with the red curry, pad mee Lao, spicy Thai basil chicken rice bowl, seafood sizzling Tom yum, fresh spring roll, and moo nam pla. Personal favorites were the moo nam (crispy pork belly appetizer), spicy Thai basil chicken, and the shrimp from the seafood sizzling Tom yum. The rest of the seafood wasn't that impressive, but I did enjoy the flavor and cook on the butterflied shrimp. The pork belly bites were fantastic, I could've eaten the whole portion for myself and still wanted more. They were packed with flavor and came with a good dipping sauce. The spicy Thai basil chicken was probably the most flavorful dish we got. Lots of spices that shone through. The rest of the dishes were good, but nothing to write home about. The decor inside, as well as the presentation of the food is very pretty and upscale feeling. Lots of flowers and bright colors all around. Service was quick as the food came out promptly as well. Food was on the pricier side, but it was pretty consistent with SF and the vibe of the restaurant. I probably wouldn't come back here own my own, but would definitely be happy to come back for a team lunch in the future! read more

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6 years later, a review update! This spot is a solid 3.5 stars. A Beautiful, large space, dishes made with fresh ingredients and well prepared, with not a ton of spice. My previous review was 3, I will give it 4 this go round for that targeted 3.5 average. Prices are still justifiably high: downtown SF in an absolutely beautiful space with fresh flowers and high end vibes, and good food. However, all items are for the most part $25-$40 - with a few options below that range and some above. We went family style and most dishes are good for 4-5 with everyone getting a nice array. We were a party of 6 and we made it work. The spicy chicken basil, fresh vegetable rolls and the pork belly app were the fan favorites. They were substantial enough and really well done. I'd say most other dishes while prepared well, were lacking in the flavor department. Overall, Lao Table is a great option for a corporate lunch and the big boss is picking up the tab. While nothing food-wise stands out, it's a good enough lunch with approachable food for all palates. read more

LaoTable - Pork belly - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was excited to try this place due to the great reviews. Sadly I thought the food was lacking. We came for a quick dinner while at Downtown First Thursday. Ordered the duck rice to share. Little busy so the service was a little slow but that's understandable. Inside is bright and has cute decorations. The duck rice tasted like a lot of hoisin. The soup was refreshing and a good cut. In all, felt like a tourist location. read more

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

What a wonderful looking restaurant with nice service and tasty food! The food is delicious and nicely plated. We enjoyed every single dish! read more

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I was recently on a business trip to San Francisco, so I had the chance to return to the Lao Table, which we had visited a couple of times on our trip there last year. It's a small, unassuming exterior which doesn't do the place justice. We started with the Tod Tod Platter, which was a selection of appetizers on one plate, for the table. This included really tasty Pork Belly, Calamari, Garlic Chicken Wings, Beef and Tom Yum Fries. It really is a great, varied, and yummy dish for your table to share. I went with my go-to dish, which is the Spicy Thai Basil Chicken. It's a jasmine rice-based dish, with diced chicken, bell peppers, chili sauce and a cucumber consommé, topped with a fried egg, which compliments the spiciness of the dish. It's so nice, I ate this 3 times in one week....and I don't regret it for a moment. On my second visit, I finished off my main course with the Khao Tom Mudd desert. This is coconut ice-cream, served in a young coconut alongside some great sticky red bean rice, wrapped in a banana leaf (which keeps the rice nice and warm for eating). The mix of sweet, raw coconut and stick rice is a treat. This was all washed down with some hot green tea. In total, I've been here about 6 times over the last couple of years. The place is kept super clean, the staff are very observant and quick to help you out in any way they can. They're also very efficient at recycling tables when you're done, or when you're waiting to be seated, which shows you how well-drilled they are. Their prices are good for the area, and they have a really wide selection of meals to choose from. I can't recommend this place enough if you're visiting the center of downtown San Francisco. Give these guys a visit. You won't regret it. read more

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Bad experience with the food here. Oysters weren't fresh and were not cleaned properly (every single one had small shell bits in them). Crispy calamari only had 6-7 small pieces. Felt like half the dish was missing. Papaya salad showed a full egg on the menu but we were only given half - when we brought this up, they just cut the half egg into eighths (so small they were falling apart) to match the number of pieces on the menu. Manager didn't care when we raised these issues and didn't do anything about it. Waitress was nice and friendly but I wouldn't come back given the poor quality, small portions, and high prices read more

LaoTable - Papaya salad - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not one of my favorite places but cute decor and fun drinks! We got the purple-tinis and a Thai iced tea. The drinks were pretty and cocktails were STRONG but I didn't like the flavor very much. We got the spring rolls (or crispy rolls I can't remember which it was). Presentation was beautiful and this was definitely our favorite thing we got! We also got 3 entrees to share. I can't remember the exact dishes but we got the pork belly rice bowl, a fried rice, and a noodle bowl. The food was flavorful but a bit on the salty side and too spicy for me. Maybe it was the dishes we picked but I wasn't a big fan of any of them.... It was also a bit hard to order as I came with coworkers and we were trying to find dishes that all would enjoy. Would like to come back with friends and try one of the platters!! read more

LaoTable - Purple-Tini and Thai Iced Tea - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First time trying authentic Laos cuisine and enjoyed it. Seems less sweet and a tad spicier than American Thai food which most isn't a bad thing. read more

We had a reservation for 5pm on a Tuesday, and I arrived about 15 min early so stood on the street watching traffic and watching Lao Table prep for opening. Watching them clean the glass doors and glass around it right before opening gave me a good vibe. When we walked in, I wasn't expecting it to be so beautiful. It's truly a calming spot. We sat on the banquette wall and service was very friendly and quick. We each only order one drink and one entree...skipped the appetizers and dessert, as we were heading to the Valkyries game and didn't want to be late. I ordered the Pla Kamin - crispy Tilapia marinated with tumeric-garlic. When the meal came, I literally had to ask the lovely hostess how best to eat it. I was thinking I'd go after with my fork and knife, but wasn't opposed to my hands. I can't recall what she told me, frankly...what I know is I started with utensils and ended with my hands because it was so delicious I wanted to get every single morsel of fish. The fried garlic on top and the sticky rice were perfect accompaniments. Adult daughter ordered the same preparation in fried chicken (we had not discussed our orders ahead of time...just a crazy coincidence). She also loved it. I would definitely return.... read more

LaoTable - Tilapia - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here for happy hour on a Tuesday and it was pretty busy!! We were seated right away and started with some cocktails and Tom Yum Fries - which were AMAZING! The texture of those fries were perfectly crispy. For my main dish, I tried the Nam Khao (Crispy Sticky Rice Salad). It was packed with flavor!! So much fish sauce and umami. My only gripe was how spicy it was!!! I have had nam khao hundreds of times and this was one of the spiciest ones I've had at a restaurant. The raw onions also overpowered the dish sometimes... Overall, it was very authentic. A must try is DEFINITELY the Gai Yaang Ka Min! I shared this with another person and it was plenty of food. The chicken was incredibly tender, juicy, and flavorful! The crispy skin was soooo good. Gotta dip it in the tamarind jeow!!! We got the Papaya Salad Lao Style and it had the perfect padaek funky flavors that I grew up eating. The eggplant, green beans, and tomato were very fresh too. I liked that the salad wasn't soggy! read more

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My son and I had dinner tonight, January 10, 2025. We were seated right away near the door. First of all the wait persons have no warmth at all. We ordered three dishes and drinks, and a dessert, which we cancelled. The food is okay but not great. The soup was served last, which should have been first. We had to ask when it was coming. The service was awful. Just to catch their attention, we had to call or wave at them several times, although they were passing by our table multiple times. No one checked if we need anything or how we were doing. When we ordered the dessert, I asked for the check already, which was fast. Our first choice of dessert was not available, so we chose another one, and waited so long, at least 15 minutes. I checked with the wait person when it was coming and the response was if we still want to wait or cancel it. I chose to cancel. We left with 0 tip. I've never done this before, but the service was really bad. I live in the neighborhood, one block away, but I don't think I would come back. Juanita B read more

Food - From the happy hour menu. We got the taste of Lao: - ten oysters - good, tasted fresh. - garlic wings - super crispy and good, but a lil too spicy for me. - crispy calamari - tasty and crispy. the dip (sauce) was realllly good! my fav. it was a bit tangy and sweet. - lao sausage - not my fav. it had some lemongrass taste to it. From regular menu: Lao Fried Rice - it was decent. Wasn't amazing but definitely too spicy for me. The staff said it's mild, but I think Laotian food tends to be a little spicier than most or they have higher tolerance of spiciness. Dessert: - Mango shaved ice. A bit disappointing. It's like the Hawaiian style so it's just literally shaved ice and not the soft snow kind. - Mango sticky rice - REALLY GOOD. Loved everything about it, perfect sweetness, perfect consistency. Highly recommend. Service: pretty good, staff were attentive and quick. Ambiance: really cute place, nice vibes, chill, dimmed lights. Overall was good but a little too spicy for me. read more

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Watermelon peanut salad... my beloved. So refreshing and flavorful and delicious. I'm going to be thinking about that dish every day until I make it back to SF. And special shoutout to Donut!! I can't remember the last time I had a waiter with such good vibes. read more

Came here for a work lunch and it was packed to the brim, luckily we had a reservation so we were seated immediately. All the menu options were so tempting but we settled on the crispy veggie rolls for app to share, and we all got individual main dishes. I got the garlic pepper pork rice dish and the portions were really good! The dish itself was incredibly tasty and the came with a heaping portion of meat, rice, a fried egg on top, with slightly runny yolk, house sriracha sauce, and a cucumber consommé (which I didn't try). The food was so good and the meat was perfectly cooked, and I got it spicy which made it even better. For the restaurant being so packed, the food came out really fast and service was prompt as well. I'd def love to come back when I'm in the area and I recommend this spot for a nice meal! read more

LaoTable - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I am sweating. Talk about spicy! A friend suggested we grab dinner here as it is close to where her office is. The ambiance has a very cool hang out vibe and has a very upscale feel. It was packed with many groups and even a few 'date night' couples. We made reservations at 7pm but got there a bit earlier. They have happy hour (Mon-Sat) from 5pm-7pm and we ordered wine, the Tom Yom Beer, and Ruby Sunset. All beverages were delicious and the Tom Yom Beer was unique and actually tasted like Tom Yom. For our food we got an assortment of dishes because family style dishes are my favorite because that means you can try all types of dishes. We ordered the LAO Sausage, Moo Nam Pla, Surp Nor Mai-Bamboo Salad, Spicy Thai Basil Chicken, and Pad Pha Beef. All the flavors! Each dish were exquisite and most of all actually spicy! My mouth was on fire but it was so good! The vegetables are fresh and the beef was tender and juicy. I would imagine that all their dishes are super tasty and would love to come back to try the other items. Overall, it was a great place to get together with friends and their happy hour seems to be a very popular time...which is understandable since they have such great dishes and beverages! read more

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Went here with my team for lunch.The team was super nice and they explained a lot of specials from the menu. Our appetizers were really good, the pork belly was great. My duck dish unfortunately wasn't great, the duck was super chewy, the flavor was good. My co workers had something like pad Thai and it tasted great and so did the chicken dish. The Thai iced tea was also really good. Everyone (except me) enjoyed their dish. They tried mine and didn't like the chewy duck but I would recommend you give this place a try regardless. read more

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Service was absolutely terrible... we came for happy hour for drinks & appetizers and they rushed us out so quickly because we weren't ordering full dishes. I won't be back because of the service. They tried to grab our plates before we were even finished with the appetizer. However, drinks & appetizers were good with oh is why there even getting 2/5 stars from me! Gratitude was added which is fine but place is pricy and I don't think it was worth the price & service! read more

We came here for a work team lunch and made reservations in advance. Nice decor inside. It was pretty crowded inside and the food came out really slow. They should plan on getting out everyone's dish almost around the same time as some want to wait until everyone gets their food before eating, especially with big groups. It was pricey too. The service was terrible as they had a bit of attitude and wasn't friendly at all. The staff kept getting the drinks and gave our party the wrong food order multiple times. The food was meh... wasn't anything special and was lacking flavor. The Thai iced tea was good and it came in a really big cup. It was really strong and good but they use paper straws so it got nasty and had to change it a couple of times. read more

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Came here for lunch with a friend today. What a pleasant surprise. Interior is nicely decorated and so festive! I was greeted and seated right away. Speedy and friendly services. Super love the menu with photos. Very helpful. I ordered some green tea. Tea set is so lovely and comes with an Oreo cookie. Yum. I ordered spicy basil chicken and my friend got the green curry beef short rib. Food was served super fast. Short rib was so tender. My basil chicken was super yummy. Serving size was huge. Again, service was attentive, fast and friendly. Would love to come back. read more

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White people asian food no flavor in anything. first red flag was they didn't offer chopsticks. Not worth price. read more

Had a great time at happy hour! The meatballs were my fave. Great drink specials and friendly service. The menu looked good for lunch too if you were meeting friends or grabbing a quick bite. read more

LaoTable - Great presentation! - Laotian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service is fast and friendly Generous happy hour goes to 7pm Flavors are fresh in most dishes Only weakness is that cocktails are almost always too sweet read more