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Lao Laan Xang Restaurant

Laotian restaurant · Schenk-Atwood ·

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Family-run since the 1980s, this pioneer of Laotian cuisine in Madison introduced many locals to squash curry, laap, and sticky rice. Frequently recommended by local press and tourism publications as a foundational taste of the East Side.

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Homestyle Laotian eatery with squash curry, catfish, and papaya salad

squash curry

mango sticky rice

chicken satay

papaya salad

crab rangoon

larb

thai iced tea

stuffed chicken wings

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2098 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704 Get directions

$20–30

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Cozy

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Homestyle Laotian eatery with squash curry, catfish, and papaya salad

squash curry

mango sticky rice

chicken satay

papaya salad

crab rangoon

larb

thai iced tea

stuffed chicken wings

Featured in The Infatuation

Featured in Afar

2098 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704 Get directions

$20–30

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Cozy

Lao Laan Xang Restaurant by null

Lao Laan Xang Restaurant by Nicole Hansen

Lao Laan Xang Restaurant by Nicole Hansen

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