I dined at Bhan Mae Vane with a group of 8 and had the opportunity to try out a large variety of…read moredishes. Between our group, we got Sakoo, Nam Khao, Fried Clear Rice Roll Wraps, Sai Oua (Lao Sausages), Crispy Pork Belly, Pad Kee Mao, and a large side of Sticky Rice. Of the dishes, the Nam Khao was a standout favorite for me. I loved how crispy and crunchy the fried rice was in the dish. There were so many layers of flavors and textures from the fish sauce, the peanuts, and the fermented sour pork. If there's one dish you must order when you stop by here, it's this one. Another dish I really enjoyed was the Sai Oua; I get this dish whenever I see it at restaurants. Although I've had Lao sausages which were very heavy in lemongrass flavor, the ones here did not have the same flavor profile. Instead, the ones here leaned more towards the spicy side. The crispy pork belly was another standout dish for me. If you enjoy Filipino lechon or Cantonese siu yuk, this is another must-order dish. The pork is well seasoned and has the perfect ratio of lean to fatty parts. Overall, I had wonderfully delicious meal. I would certainly recommend coming as a large group so you're able to order a wide variety of dishes. If you're looking for something to really excite your taste buds, head over to Bhan Mae Vane.

It is a spacious restaurant with a loud atmosphere. The tables are spaced closely together so it…read morefeels a little tight, but the high ceilings help. Nam khao - the flavors are nice and doesn't feel too heavy. The fermented pork is light and the peanuts and rice make up a lot of the texture. the rice is crispy, but it is the type of crispy where it sticks together. - pork rinds were fluffy crispy - juicy wings - fresh flavorful sausage - crispy and juicy pork belly Service:3.8 Ambiance:3.5 Food:4.5 The food came out quickly, but the service was slow. They were slow to refill waters.

We had an excellent experience at STIX Eatery Thai Restaurant. The food was incredibly flavorful…read moreand authentic--easily the best Thai restaurant in the Pleasant Hill and Concord area. We've tried many Thai restaurants locally, and this one truly stands out. The portions are generous, which is rare since many Thai restaurants tend to serve smaller portions. I ordered Prawn Sarong (shrimp w/ bacon) and Pad Woosen (glass noodles w/ chicken, mushroom++). There's also a great variety of dishes on the menu, so there's something for everyone. The restaurant itself is very clean, and the customer service is fantastic. Ko, the owner, was especially kind and a pleasure to talk with, which made the experience even better. Please support this wonderful local business. It's rare these days to find a restaurant that delivers both excellent food and great value, and this place absolutely does. For Filipinos out there, they serve Crispy Pata for $18. Give it a try!

On the road traveling and I needed some simple protein and veggies to stay in plan. I usually get…read moreHawaiian BBq but came across this place and saw their Thai BBq combo. It was beef, chicken and pork. My dasher had multiple stops so by the time it got to me it wasn't as warm as I would like. Also there were no utensils. The beef and chicken were very good. The pork was not, which is a pity because pork is usually my favorite. It was tough and not enjoyable. Would try something else from this establishment.

My first visit to the weekend Street-Food. It was BBQ galore... it's your mom and pops selling…read moretheir homemade food. The aroma in the air is enticing. Freshly cooked skewer meats, sticky rice, soup and drinks. You can buy veggies and fruits too. Wow... it was amazing. In addition to the grilled foods, there was a Jamaican vendor that sold oxtails, chicken and more. Must try when visiting... his food was bold and delicious. Parking is available on the streets. Bring your own chair if you plan to eat outside. BRING CASH... no tax... no restroom...

A wonderful open air market located at Angel Cruz Park offering eats and produce from the Thai,…read moreLao, Cambodian and Hmong community...along with a few non-Asian food stands such as BBQ with loaded baked potato, another with Southern fried fish, and Mexican food vendor offering birria tacos and their specialty 5lb super burrito for $20 Approximately 30 stands: :: Homegrown produce, plants :: Prepared foods - variety of meat skewers, lao sausage, papaya salad, stuffed wings, egg rolls, wrapped shrimp, Laotian nam khao (crispy rice salad), larb (salad with ground meat and herbs), pad thai....etc SWEETS Hmong - Naab Vaam - sweetened coconut dessert with tapioca, sweetened rice cakes, coconut-sticky rice with banana, fried banana, taro, and sweet potato, various Asian fruit (lychee, mango, taro, ube, dragonfruit, sugar cane) juices, milk teas and boba FAVORITES: :: SOPHIA'S SAUSAGE (located on the corner) - Cambodian-style chicken skewers and (ready made) nam khao - one of the bigger stands with plenty of dishes. Chicken wasn't glazed in sweet sauce while being grilled. Lots of caramelization from the sugars in the marinade. With hints of lemongrass, fish sauce, garlic. :: K.S. ASIAN FOODS - only stand that makes food "made-to-order" so you'll get a fresh, hot item! Pad Thai was delicious! I wish I found this stand first as they offered larb, nam khao, noodles hot! :: BBQ STAND - 9Tailz Smokehouse - nice smoked ribs with loaded baked potato and jalapeño mac and cheese - great smoked meats without sauce! Chef super friendly and offers samples :: KHAO POON stand - only one selling Lao rice noodle soup with chicken, coconut milk with depths of flavor! So delicious. Once you go, you'll find your favorites and remember for next time. One stand selling Lao sausages (pic provided) was good but too sweet for my liking... All stands are mom and pops so don't have signage with a name and most likely not permitted. This is truly Southeast Asian street food. So if you're squeamish about people using gloves and cooking from an inspected kitchen this place isn't for you. I had one friend who wasn't eating much....and yeah, you're taking your chances with ANY street vendor. TIPS if visiting from out of town: :: NO RESTROOMS. Closed due to an unhoused torching it - find one after exiting freeway before heading to the park :: CASH only - mom and pop vendors. Most Southeast Asian items $12 and under. Skewers $2 :: UTENSILS, paper towels, storage containers :) Bring your own. Some provide but most do not :: COOLER or INSULATOR bag - plenty of good food to take home! :: Hand wipes or sanitizers for before/after you eat No tables so you end up eating in your car unless you bring chairs. SATURDAY VISIT 11:30am Plenty of street parking along the perimeter of the park but by 130pm started to get busy. With all the wonderful smells of grilled meats, lemongrass and pungent smell of fish sauce and shrimp paste you may get a bit overzealous and try everything. NOTE: fried items (most pre-made) much better when re-heated at home Would return but definitely not in the summer where it gets hot and food sitting would make me question buying. Open 7-days a week but more food vendors on the weekend! K.S. Asian Foods is there 7 days a week...wonderful older couple working there and will be my go to...

Fantastic food and service! The place is tiny and could use some TLC but it adds to the coolness of…read morethe spot. We loved everything we ordered. We'll definitely be going back!

Wow what a great hole in the wall Thai spot. The pad thai…read morewas the best I've had in a while, and the spicy fried rice with chicken was so flavorful. Service was quick, some half booth half table seating with decent amount of seats. It's not the fanciest spot but it's GOOD and the prices are great, it was also really clean inside. So glad I've found this spot.

Been coming here for a very long time. The have the best Thai, Laos, Hmong, and not Vietnamese food…read morehere. Consistent very good food quality, service, cleanliness, great price and always satisfying. They always have the best Laos style papaya salad, Kapoor noodles, curries and have this huge large size Thai Iced Tea or lemonade for $7 for like two people. Love this place! The waiter/waitress are very fast and attentive and always greet with a warm smile like you are home. Parking might be a bit challenging but somehow we always are able to find one pretty easily.

4: Nam Khao: Nice crunch, but missing some flavor. Not as addictive as the version at Bhan Mae Vane…read morein Alameda. It was better the next day after I steamed it, to make it softer and less crunchy. 4: Lao sausage. Good, but also not as addictive as at Bhan Mae Vane. The neighborhood is sketchy, and parking is difficult. For pre-paid take-out, I recommend parking (briefly) in the red zone across the street.

the food was great and my female waitresses was lovely! although the male worker ignored us…read morecompletely and walked away when we asked for service. The overall vibe and ambiance was very chill and welcoming.

My friends and I stopped by on a Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. looking for a table for four and the…read morewait was around 45 minutes. Between the four of us, we shared a variety of dishes, including their Champa Wings, Nam Kaow, Lao Sausages, Yum Nom Tok, Champa's Fried Rice and Pad Thai. Of these dishes, my favorite was easily the Nam Kaow. This dish had so many layers of flavors and textures. I could honestly eat a whole plate of this myself and be satisfied. Every grain of crispy rice was fried to perfection and there was a wonderful sour and spicy tang throughout each bite. The other dish I really enjoyed was the Lao sausages. These sausages are packed with so many different herbs and spices. The lemongrass flavor was especially prominent. Like the Nam Kaow, this dish also went really well with the fresh mint and lettuce that's provided on the table. There's a good reason why this unassuming Thai and Lao neighborhood restaurant has a line out the door: the food is absolutely delicious. Definitely one of my favorite meals I've had in 2026 -- I can't wait to stop by again.

Hidden gem in El Sobrante that serves up some of the best Laotian and Thai food in the Bay Area…read more Every time we visit, must-orders are the Nam Khao (crispy rice ball salad with fermented pork sausage and fresh herbs) and Ka Soy (Laotian noodle soup). If you see Nam Khao on the menu of a Laotian/Thai restaurant, that means they know what they are doing just because it's so labor-intensive to make a salad(!) and the fermented pork has to be damn-near perfect for this salad to really shine and round out the fresh herbs and seasonings which includes lime juice, vinegar, and fish sauce. Ka Soy (the noodle soup) is a comfort food enjoyed in Southeast Asia. It's not the Thai-style where it's a curry broth and the noodles are fried, so let's not get it mixed up. Instead, it's bone broth that been simmered for hours and it's somewhat a lighter broth. The noodles are wide rice noodles in a big bowl of hot broth served with a mixture of ground pork cooked down with tomatoes along with fresh bean sprouts, scallions, and cilantro - simply a divine noodle soup that a must-try. It's not overly complex in terms of flavor, but it's a bowl of good ol' noodle soup that is comforting and great-tasting. If you haven't tried Laotian food, give Sue's Kitchen a try. try some new flavors and you may just become a regular (if you aren't already). The owners are friendly too! It's a husband-and-wife team!

We had another lovely meal at Sues. Fresh appetizers, warm savory soup and bbq pork. In all very…read moredelicious

Came here coming back from Napa and was hungry so decided to check out with fairly good reviews…read more Got the avocado roll and it was very fresh with so much veggies and delicious sauce. Bf ordered the lemongrass thai fried rice, he liked it said it was balanced not too powerful, light but flavorful. I was a bit confused trying to figure out what kind of fried rice it was bc not traditional thai fried rice. Had some yellow curry and raisins and cashews and beef. It wasnt bad. I ordered the pad thai chicken. It was okay, not the best but okay, something in the flavor was a little off but not too much. Overall this is a small city Martinez so understandable. Prices were cheaper than south bay.

I came for to go on the appetizers, samosas and chicken satay but they call them grilled chicken…read moreskewers. Their peanut sauce though was a bit bland. The samosas were delicious and also the next day as well. Wait wasn't long for ordering there in person. Their parking situation seems like street parking only. I parked at a nearby lot that had parking meters but my visit was on a weekend which was free. The walk there was a bit bumpy so heads up to my disabled friends like myself I almost tripped a few times on my walk to this location so be careful because the side walk was uneven. The place was a nice enjoyable environment with character so I didn't mind myself having a hard time walking through because I was enjoying the vibes of being in a pleasant area. Busy location but one to visit.