Lao Garden Restaurant & Bar

Allan 2 weeks ago

What a treat! From the friendly greeting upon entering, to the last sip of your Pandan Lao tea, Lao Garden provides an indelible experience. The folks here bring such care to taste and presentation, the kind that vies against any fine dining eatery. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and was accompanied by more fresh ingredients than you'd get anywhere else to make lettuce wraps. I use every ingredient to make different flavor combinations. The garlic shrimp packed so much flavor. The broth is worth every delicious drop. I was so excited, I forgot to take a photo of the stuffed tapioca balls. They provide texture and it's own flavor experience. I love Pandan, and this pseudo milk tea was not too sweet and had a great Pandan flavor. Can't wait to go back and try more.

KD 3 months ago

Wanted to like this place! Reviews looked promising… A half bowl of rice is $8 and most items on the lunch menu is à la carte therefore needs rice… to me this feels dishonest and quite a scam… Another dish I would never order again is the Thum Lao Lao funky papaya salad. The fermented sauce funky and not in a good way… almost tastes spoiled. What I would order again is the Khao Piak - it’s a handmade rice noodle in chicken broth. Very chewy and good flavor, the broth is also thick. Wanted to try the beef jerky but the server end up not hearing us when we ordered… oh well. They are not busy during lunch on a weekend.

Angie I 6 months ago

We had a wonderful dining experience at Lao Garden and were truly impressed by the authenticity and quality of the food. For my husband, who is of Lao heritage, the flavors were especially meaningful and brought back a deep connection to his cultural roots. The care and tradition behind each dish were evident, making the meal both memorable and genuine. The owner’s warmth and hospitality made the experience even more special. Her personal touch and passion elevated our visit beyond just a great meal. We left feeling not only satisfied, but genuinely enriched, and we highly recommend Lao Garden to anyone seeking an authentic taste of Laos. We’re already looking forward to returning on our next trip to the Bay Area. Food pictured: Lao sausage, sticky rice, chicken wings, Thum Lao Lao (extra Lao spicy), chili lime shrimp, khao piak sen, mango sticky rice, Lao tea

Phupatchara Phusiri 7 months ago

The service was excellent. Even though it was very busy during lunchtime, the staff was incredibly attentive and helpful. Our server, Smile, truly lived up to her name — she was friendly, patient, and kept a warm smile the entire time while giving great recommendations. All of the food was delicious. My favorite dish was Tum Lao Lao — it was absolutely amazing, especially when eaten with sticky rice. To finish the meal, we had Lod Chong in coconut milk, a fragrant and creamy pandan dessert that was perfectly sweet and very refreshing. Overall, a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommended!

Catherine 10 months ago

One of the better Nam Khao (Crispy Rice Salad) I've had that's crispy and fragrant with generous amount of Lao sausage while not being greasy. The papaya salad was also a great balance of flavors and wasn't too salty or fishy with a nice spicy kick.