Asia Market Thai Lao Food

"Most dishes at Asia Market Thai Lao hover between $11 and $12, and almost all are enough for two people to share. The Heights restaurant, which doubles as a Thai grocery store, serves everything fast, hot, and spicy, even if you ask for “mild” spice. And whether you get crispy egg rolls or curry, every dish comes layered with a healthy dose of flavor, funk, and acidity that we can’t get enough of, especially for the price." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"When you need a few cans of curry paste alongside a fiery serving of pad thai, hit up Asia Market Thai Lao Food. At this combination grocery store and quick-serve Thai restaurant, ordering each dish “mild” might be an option, but don’t expect anything to be devoid of heat. The incredible food here starts spicy, like the pad kra pow, and veers into tangy with a beef laab that makes us wonder why we aren't eating here every day. And because it’s a half-restaurant, half-corner store, a lot of folks grab a quick lunch, popping in and out with sacks of to-go food, and couples squeeze in for a quick, midweek date night." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"When you need a few cans of curry paste alongside a fiery serving of pad thai, hit up Asia Market Thai Lao Food in The Heights. At this combination grocery corner store and quick-serve restaurant, ordering each dish “mild” might be an option, but don’t expect anything to be devoid of heat. Food here starts spicy, as well as funky, tangy, sour, and acidic. Head to Asia Market for a quick lunch, a casual date night, or at the end of any grocery run." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"Walking in, you will first notice Asia Market does actually function as a market with fully stocked shelves of Thai and Asian grocery staples, but also as a casual sit down spot. Yeah, Asia Market Thai Lao Food might be wedged on a strip center corner next to an auto supply place, but this combination grocery corner store and quick-serve restaurant dishes up some of the best Thai food in town. In between grabbing cans of coconut milk and bulk Thai tea, grab a seat, some laab, a pad thai, and a drunken noodle or two. Everything here comes out fast, hot, and spicy, no matter if you ask for “mild” spice or not. Nothing here lacks heat, or the pervasive and addictive sour tang prevalent in all great Thai-Lao food. The menu might seem simple, but whether you get crispy egg rolls or curry, every dish comes layered with a healthy dose of flavor, funk, and acidity that we can’t get enough of.  And while the space doesn’t have much charm, apart from the thick spray of colorful fake flowers, it’s comfortable enough. So whether it’s a quick lunch, a low-key date night, or a mid-niche grocery run snack, don’t pass up Asia Market. " - Chelsea Thomas

"Housed inside a market just off of I-45, this quaint restaurant boasts some of the best Thai and Laotian food in Bayou City. The lemongrass chicken nuggets and fermented sausage are a perfect snack before diving into a main course like the red curry with pineapple or a classic pad Thai. Don’t leave without perusing the aisles in the market. You’re sure to find something fun to elevate your next at-home meal." - Brittany Britto Garley