"Chef Lon Bounsanga, formerly of Raleigh’s Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana, has struck out on his own with Saap. In this new space, Bounsanga focuses on the dishes and flavors of his hometown of Vientiane, Laos. There are smoky grilled meats reminiscent of the street foods found throughout the city, a housemade herby Lao sausage, tom khem (braised pork belly ribs), and pho Lao, a Laotian take on the famous Vietnamese soup that is served with oxtail, thinly sliced brisket, beef meatballs, and rice noodles in a bone broth." - Matt Lardie
