Banh Somtum

**Update: Came back with my Laos-Thai (Isan) in laws and they actually liked the food, which says a lot because they are really picky with their culture food. Everything was still good like last time. The crispy chicken skin was amazing, the fried rice was cooked with a nice wok flavor, and the Isan style papaya salad was bold, strong, and spicy just how they like it. Service was great too. Still one of the better Laos-Thai spots in Houston. My husband and I came here for the first time in August after hearing so many good things about this place. We just moved to Houston a few months ago, and since my husband is from the Isan region, we were very excited to try it. We saw a lot of people online saying the food here tastes really authentic, so we had to check it out. The restaurant is small but cozy, and when we came for Sunday lunch, it was almost full. That made me even more excited to try the food. Luckily, there was no wait at all. My husband tried to order in his language, but the staff did not understand, and that was when we realized this restaurant is fully Thai, not Isan. Even though they did not have real Isan dishes, the service was very nice. The waitress was patient and careful with our order, especially since we had a few special requests, and everything came out exactly right. Here is what we ordered: Lao Sausage (Sai Gok): Served with sticky rice and a spicy tomato dipping sauce. The sausage was juicy and a good size, but I wish it had a little more spicy. Crispy Chicken Skin: This was the best dish for both of us. Super crispy, flavorful, and it even came with sticky rice and dipping sauce. My husband said this was his number one favorite. Nam Tok Neua (Grilled Beef Salad): This dish was okay, but for our taste, it was not as spicy or sour as we like. Still good, just a bit mild. Papaya Salad (Thum Mak Hoong): We ordered the Isan version, and it came out really delicious. It was not the best we have ever had, but still better than most places we have tried. Tom Yum Soup: Very flavorful, spicy, and served in a generous portion. We both enjoyed this one a lot. We ordered everything at the Thai Hot level, which is the highest spice level, and everything came out exactly how we wanted. If you cannot handle spice very well, I recommend starting with level one. Overall, we had a great experience. The food was tasty, the service was friendly, and we left full and happy. It may not taste exactly like true Isan food, but the flavor is still close and really good. Definitely recommend trying this place if you are in Houston.

I would give this place a 3.5/5! I came in on a Saturday night around 7:00 and it was pretty empty at first but later around 7:30, there were people waiting to be seated. This is the list of things I ordered: Thai Ice Tea Definitely on the sweeter side compared to most of the thai teas that I’ve had at other restaurants Lao Sausage I’m usually super picky with anything pork but the seasonings and spices were fantastic! And with the sauce and sticky rice, this is definitely an appetizer worth getting Tum Poo Khem (papaya salad with salted crab) If you’re getting this dish, make sure you really enjoy fishy flavors because I had a hard time finishing my serving. The salted crab was yummy but the sauce they used for the salad was too strong for me. Thai Boat Noodles I love how this gives you an option to choose either light/dark soup and thin/thick noodles. My bf got the dark and thick noodles. The soup was good, the meat was okay, but the noodles were meh Tom Yum Noodles The soup is definitely on the sweeter side which I enjoy but again, it’s personal preference bc my bf favors the broth to be more sour. The chicken and shrimp were good and the noodles were standard. Mango Sticky Rice This was unfortunately a let down. The mango was not ripe and it was on the hard side. The sticky rice’s flavoring was good but the texture was just okay. Overall, there were some hits/misses but I would love to go back and try their other dishes.

Love the food here! I first found this spot on Yelp a few months ago when I was craving authentic Thai Som Tum. At first, I almost didn’t come because it’s a 40-minute drive from where I live, but I’m so glad I did, it’s totally worth it! I’ve tried the Somtum Thai, Ko Lard, and the Thai boat noodles (with thick noodles in a dark, flavorful broth). Everything has been amazing. This is actually my third time back, and honestly, this place has the best Som Tum I’ve had so far. (Trust me, I’ve tried several Thai restaurants around River Oaks, TMC, downtown Houston, they were good, but this place is way better and so much more authentic!)

Great customer service. Everything was delicious. The best curry an boat noodles and mango rice I’ve ever had

The Tom Yum Noodle is my Favorite, especially to nurse a hang over, the staff and chef are amazing. You can definitely tell they know what they are doing back there, every time I have been here the food has been consistent and delicious. p.s. if you're craving for something crispy, the chicken skins hit the spot. **Edited** 7/20/25 After having Tom Yum Noodles almost every week, I went outside my norm and ordered me the Thai Boat Noodles and they did not disappoint me, the only thing I regret, was not ordering it sooner. I like my Tom Yum Noodles, but the flavors incorporated in the Boat Noodles is next level, from Spicy, Umami, and just the right amount of Twang. Plus I love that there is plenty of noodles so I can keep riding the flavor Train! Also as a added benefit, I believe it's B. Y. O. B., or at least I bring my own bottle sometimes....

Original review: Love the food but they were talking crap in thai thinking we didn't understand. I'm not gonna keep supporting. Updated review in response to owner: No, you got the wrong person. I did not order tom sum. we had 3 in our party( 2 adults 1 child) and we haven't been there recently. I just haven't had time to write the review. We usually order the Rad na or thai boat noodle or fried rice. On the day of our visit, there were no issues from us. the workers were sitting in the front near the cash register when we overheard the skinny girl server just casually complaining to the other workers that we were using too much napkins. Yes she was speaking thai or laos. laos is almost the same thing probably esaan or whatever. I could tell she didn't like us by the way she looked at us. Probably because we were khamain (khmer). she also did not bother to check up on us, tossed the food on the table without placing it in front of the correct person. This wasn't the first time the servers were rude but the other times we didn't hear them saying anything and kept going back for the food.

Discovered new spot! Place was clean service was friendly! Food was great. I got Thia boat noodle beef soup & chicken skin. Can’t wait to go back and try their dishes & salads.

Very good Laotian restaurant. This is one of the first Laos cuisine places I’ve tried and it did not disappoint. Seems very similar to Thai food! I had their pineapple fried rice and wings and they were great quality and great portions for the price. It’s a smaller spot but there’s a good amount of seating. Wasn’t too busy when we went. Was definitely worth a try!

I brought my in-laws back to this place because our last visit was so good. My in-laws are pretty picky about their cultural food since they are from the motherland, so I really wanted them to try this spot. They are Laos-Thai (Isan). I know I said before that this place is not fully Isan flavor, but honestly, it is still better than most places in Houston. * Crispy Chicken Skin: Highly recommended -- it is always crispy, flavorful, and goes perfectly with sticky rice and the dipping sauce. Always a hit. * Chicken Fried Rice: We just discovered this one is delicious too. It has that amazing wok aroma and is seasoned really well. Even our toddler enjoyed it! We ordered no spicy, but you can definitely get it hotter. *Clam Stir Fry with Pepper: I do not know the exact name because my in-laws ordered it directly with the server. My father-in-law said it was decent -- the clams were a bit small and not super fresh, but still edible. * Thum Mak Hoong (Papaya Salad): We ordered the Isan version, which is darker, stronger, and way spicier. If you love spicy food and want something bold, get this one. It has a strong flavor from the crab paste and fermented fish sauce. It is a heavier and more intense version of Thai papaya salad. *Thai Boat Noodles: This is like a darker, richer version of Vietnamese pho. I really like it -- just know the portion is pretty big unless you share. * Tom Yum: I did not take a picture this time, but it is still flavorful just like last time. Overall, everything was great again, and the server was very friendly. The only small thing is that they do not speak Isan, so there was a little misunderstanding since my in-laws expected them to know the language because of the Isan dishes on the menu. But it was not a big issue. My in-laws liked the food here. It is a good place to visit if you are Laotian or Isan. We ordered everything Thai spicy and still asked for extra spicy -- my in-laws have a very high spice tolerance. I would not recommend that unless you can handle extreme heat... or your stomach and booty will be on fire later. Definitely recommend trying this place!

I would give this place a 3.5/5! I came in on a Saturday night around 7:00 and it was pretty empty at first but later around 7:30, there were people waiting to be seated. This is the list of things I ordered: Thai Ice Tea Definitely on the sweeter side compared to most of the thai teas that I've had at other restaurants Lao Sausage I'm usually super picky with anything pork but the seasonings and spices were fantastic! And with the sauce and sticky rice, this is definitely an appetizer worth getting Tum Poo Khem (papaya salad with salted crab) If you're getting this dish, make sure you really enjoy fishy flavors because I had a hard time finishing my serving. The salted crab was yummy but the sauce they used for the salad was too strong for me. Thai Boat Noodles I love how this gives you an option to choose either light/dark soup and thin/thick noodles. My bf got the dark and thick noodles. The soup was good, the meat was okay, but the noodles were meh Tom Yum Noodles The soup is definitely on the sweeter side which I enjoy but again, it's personal preference bc my bf favors the broth to be more sour. The chicken and shrimp were good and the noodles were standard. Mango Sticky Rice This was unfortunately a let down. The mango was not ripe and it was on the hard side. The sticky rice's flavoring was good but the texture was just okay. Overall, there were some hits/misses but I would love to go back and try their other dishes.

I was struggling to pick where I wanted to have lunch today and saw this place. I walked in to see it completely packed! With a wait! I instantly got excited. I knew with that many people it had to be good! The staff were as busy as bees and yet incredibly attentive. I ordered the summer rolls and beef salad. The summer rolls are the size of small burritos! Very delicious with the sauce! The yum nur salad was impressive. Subtle sweetness mixed with the heat of the Thai chilis. A refreshing taste to say the least. It was like heaven. Every bite was worth the wait. The menu has lots of items I'm excited to come back for.

This is a staple post-church lunch spot haha. We got the Tom yum, pineapple fried rice, pad kee mao, and pad si ew. We opted for the level 2 spice, which was just right. The Tom yum was the table's favorite. Light yet extremely flavorful. It was more so sweet than sour. Loved the chicken and glass noodles inside. The pineapple fried rice was sweet and savory, with nice chunks of pineapple throughout. The pad si ew and pad kee mao tasted pretty similar to me. Kinda just tasted like regular flat noodles. I'm used to more of a rich and sweet flavor from other restaurants. The pad kee mao seemed to be overloaded with large pieces of vegetable lol. Meats were tender. Although the noodle dishes were not the typical ones I've had in the past, they were still good. The noodles were thick and chewy. Fast and friendly service! The inside is relatively small, so if there are lots of people, it can tend to feel uncomfortably crowded. Thankfully, we did not run into that issue. It can also get a lil toasty in there. Ample parking!

The Thai beef salad was the standout dish for me. The spice was definitely present but it was the addicting kind. Super herby and light which I loved. The onions and cucumber balanced out the tender beef. I thought the pad thai was alright, it was on the sweeter side and could've been more flavorful. My friend said the crab puffs were solid.

Cute restaurant, has maybe 8 tables. Friendly staff and food is delicious. We ordered more than we can eat like always. A Lots of free parking in the front.

Amazing food!! Truly savory and as authentic as it being cooked at home. Service was wonderful as well. Hole in the wall and it's the best! Visiting from Atlanta and food here hits the spot. We will be visiting twice on our trip

First came here with a buddy as a recommendation because its hard to find a good place that knows how to make fried rice! It is my second time here and just as good as before. Will definitely be my new spot next to my work and recommend to anyone looking for a good spot after having that bad experience at any other one!!

Banh Somtum is one of my regular dine-in restaurant in Houston. Not only it is tasty, but the prices are also very reasonable. The dining room is quite small so it can get really busy during peak hours. I've tried a few of their dishes and they were all solid, but I can't help but to order Boat Noodles every time I visit. The broth is deep, rich and tangy. Bits of crunchy pork rinds and gai lan add amazing textures to the noodle dish. If you aren't too daring with spice level, you can request pickled peppers, or dried chilis on the side and adjust your dish to your liking.

Authentic Thai/Loas food. Very tasty and delicious. Service was quick and efficient. Hike in the wall mom and pop experience which always means the food tastes like home cook.

This place was good until the last time when we order some papaya salad Lao style to take home. There was nothing on it but papaya and tomato, didn't even taste right at all.

10/10 for the food. So glad i found a lao/thai place not too far from home. The price point is very decent. It's a small shop and get packed quickly during the weekend. I'm looking forward to another visit.

This restaurant was very small and quaint. The workers were extremely friendly and courteous. My husband is Hmong so there isn't lots of places that sells papaya salad or lao sausage. He really enjoys this place and we had such an amazing time reminiscing nostalgic palates. Everything we ordered was authentic and delicious. 100% Shye (my husband) approved.

We came here on a Saturday for lunch but it was packed and we didn't have time to wait so we decide to come back on Sunday for lunch. The staff is friendly , the restaurant atmosphere is like every regular Asian small ma & pa restaurant . We ordered 3 dishes : 1) the Lao Sausage was tasty and has a kick to it. I would prefer if it was a tad more hotter in serving temperature . It was served with the sticky rice which was good but a tad more moist would of been perfect 4/5 stars 2) we ordered the crispy rice salad , it was tasty but I would like a little more flavor to it . 3/5 stars 3) we ordered the Talapia steam dish , the fish was good . They put fresh lime to it so it taste good but when the lime is cook too long then the rind from the lime make it a tad bitter 4/5. Would prefer if this dish serve with some dipping sauce . Please remove the fresh lime , maybe use lemon and lime leaves only . The rind kill the good taste of the broth you prepared .

You need come to here if you're looking for Thai / viet food. They're pretty quick with service and their food is so good! I came here for the first time after the freeze to get some warm food! My dad recommended it he eats here often- dine in and take out! Support a family owned small business!

I go here almost every week. As a Thai, I think they have the best pad kra prow, pad see eew and pad Thai. Actually, every dish I have had is excellent. Service is always efficient and courteous. Prices are reasonable.

Stranded in Houston due to rainstorm on east coast that canceled our flight home, we searched for a meal to soothe our spirits. When life deals you lemons, go get some LEMONgrass Laotian sausage to start a wonderful meal at this unassuming gem in outer Houston. Great service and terrific food. We, as we do, ordered enough for a second meal later and enjoyed all the offerings at Banh Somtum. The water spinach was crisp and tasty, PA Lad Ma Nao (whole steamed fish in lemon a sauce) was delightful, the shrimp pad see ew was on point. The crispy rice with lettuce wraps had crunch and nice flavor. The papaya salad delivered the perfect balance of coolness and spicy heat. Our airport nightmare turned into a pleasant dream. It's legit, get some!

If you're looking for an explosion of flavors, look no further than Banh Somtum! This place tagged itself as Laos/Thai cuisine aka Isaan (Northeastern) Thai flavor which is known for its spicy kick Somtum.The flavors are bold, spicy, and complex, but the prices are not inflated and the atmosphere is always casual and friendly. I found LaadNaa dish is the nearest to street food in Korat or KhonKaen. Whether you're a foodie or just looking for a quick and delicious meal, Banh Somtum is an experience not to be missed!"

I absolutely love this little Thai/Lao restaurant. It reminds me of homemade food and eating with family and friends. It's not a big or fancy restaurant, however, the authentic dishes are packed with flavors and I promise you won't be disappointed. I often order to go only because I'm always on the go but today my husband and I opted to dine in. It wasn't packed, time was around 1pm. I always order their famous Thai boat noodles, which is nothing like Pho so get that flavor out of your mind lol the broth has more of a sweet, sour and spicy flavor to it. It comes with bean sprouts, Chinese broccoli, sliced beef and green onions (but I exclude the green onions because I just don't like it). If you've never tried Thai Boat Noodle omg put it on your list but I will warn you, I've tried quite a few a few from different places and even in different cities, and not everyone makes it the same. By far, hands down Bahn Som Tum makes the best! The chicken wings were seasoned and fried to perfection and quite large (as you can see from the pictures) it also comes with sticky rice and tomato sauce dipping. For those of you that don't know, Thai and Lao people eat sticky rice daily and it's eaten with your hands no silverware needed. Hubby got the chicken pad sa ew and it was delicious even with no spiciness. So if you're looking for delicious authentic home style Thai/Lao cuisine and you're around the Northwest part of Houston, or willing to drive this way, check this place out.

Authentic and probably the best Thai/Lao restaurant in Houston. Pros - everything. I haven't had a dish from here that's short of good as f&$! Con - location. I wish they were closer either to Chinatown or the loop :')

Some of the best Thai/Lao food on the North Side of Houston. Definitely support your local business, they got their menu on point.

Love this place! Never disappointed here. I always get level 3 spice which is medium spice. The service is always good. This place gives off hole in the wall vibes but with amazing flavorful food.

We've been coming here for years but today was the first time we brought our second child who has a dairy and gluten sensitivities. The server did a great job of communicating what menu items and we ultimately decided that something off the menu would be best since she did not want seafood. The kitchen made her a delicious chicken and rice plate without the restricted ingredients. Such a great place even with food restrictions. Server was knowledgeable and food was delicious! Thank you for the wonderful experience!

We've ordered from this restaurant several times and usually enjoy the food, but this time was really disappointing. I got the stir-fried flat noodles with beef, and the portion size was shockingly small--more like a kid's meal. After just 3 or 4 bites, it was gone. It's frustrating because we've come to expect better from this place. I hope they improve because this was not worth it.

Little cute Thai/Lao restaurants situated further north of Houston. Might visit again if it was closer...Everything I had was good but nothing specially unique to have me fixated.

Been here a few times but it now deserves a great review. Everything I order is always so delicious. Boat noodles and lao sausages are so flavorful. Very authentic!!! Love it.

Deserved 0 star . Over price with less food . Used to be good but not anymore . Better find another Thai restaurant.

I haven't been able to eat Laotian food since coming to Texas and I was craving it BADLY. I was relieved to find a place so close to my home. The portion size for the food was great! The food also tastes amazing with the perfect amount of spice. The laos sausage was the star of the show it was incredibly flavorful and it was hard to hold back from finishing the entire dish myself. The lao piek was super warming and exactly what I needed and the jerky was sweet and chewy. Will come back soon!

Everything was so delicious! The wait was a bit long but totally worth it for the food. We were sad that the crab rangoons were out and the Lao sausage was also out. We had the earl boat noodles, d10, and basil clams. All super fresh and delicious!

WOAH! Probably the best Thai food that I've had in Houston! Omg everything was so flavorful and surprisingly so affordable! Got the pad kee mao (stir fried thick rice noodles) and the Thai beef salad (yum nur)! So freaking good! Definitely worth coming back here!

I ordered the Thai boat and the chicken wings with tomato sauce...the chicken wing had no flavor...but with the tomato sauce...it was good...I would have preferred the chicken itself to be well seasoned...the Thai boat was descent...

Real asian food for asian customers. You can tell when a a chinese or asian restaurant cook for americans, their food are extremely mediocre, bland and nothing stands out. I give Banh Somtum 5 stars because this restaurant is not one of those. I visited the place with no expectation and boy I was impressed. One of the best papaya salad I've ever had in the United states. My husband ordered Green Curry Fried Rice. it tastes and smells awesome. It felt like I was having a real meal in southeast asia. For desert, We ordered sticky rice. It was okay, not the best, I've had better. Overall I would highly recommend this place. Very authentic. Good chef/cook from the kitchen. Regarding service, they are a small restaurant with only 2 servers and I believe there are less than 3 people in the kitchen. I visited on a Friday night. There were a birthday party with over 20 people, all other tables were full too. Despite the chaos, The two young waiter and waitress was very calm and quick to respond. The atmosphere was good. Friendly and attentive staff I will def come back and try more yummy dishes.

We stopped here while visiting the area per recommendation of several people. Friendly and helpful staff. We were all satisfied with our meals. The spring rolls were delicious too! Good serving size. Very quiet and cozy table seating perfect for small or bigger groups.

I wish I lived closer to this spot - SO GOOD. When you find legit/real Thai or Laos (especially) restaurants in Houston - treasure! Must try items: sausage, jerky (get two orders trust me), and the larb! I've tried chicken beef and pork larb, all are delicious. The boat noodle is also very tasty, my favorite combination is the dark broth with thick noodles. Heads up, everything besides the boat noodle comes with an order of sticky rice and more importantly the sausage and jerky does sell out especially on peak business days (weekends/nights).

This is one of my favorite Thai places ! Everything is super spicy and delicious , the staff is nice , the portions are fair , and I have major cravings for this place all the time . A family restaurant but it HITTS EVERYTIME

Honestly, I give this lovely restaurant a 4.5. One of the best restaurants in Houston for Thai/Laos food that I have yet encountered. Their food was delicious, the papaya salad was amazing and I liked how the fried pork skins added crunchiness to it (don't let them soak in the juices). My only complain is that the sausage had a lot of fat pieces more than actual meat, not sure if it was just my luck. But, I can say that I have never had a Laos sausage with that much fat in it. On the other hand, their soups (come in form a hotpot) look delicious! I will try it next time. (Tip: Try level 1, if you enjoy a little kick, but don't want your mouth going numb.)

This place is as authentic as you will find in Houston. All of their dishes are filled with flavor and I have enjoyed everything I have tried. Boat noodle soup and pad Thai are a must! Pretty small place and it can get really busy but service is solid. I do wish they had more drinks to offer, all they have is Thai tea. Definitely the best Thai food around, I recommend!

So yummy! I got the boat noodle soup and chicken wings. So good. I substituted the meat for beef and chicken only. Which was no upcharge.

Food was delicious. The vibes were very welcoming . Definitely recommend! Nice place to sit down and get some work done on laptop while enjoying a great meal.

Love this place. Literally tastes like home away from home. The laab is my favorite! Food is very fresh. I wish I can eat here everyday. Lol. Omg and the papaya salad. My family and I ordered the wings and Lao sausage also. I have had no bad experience here. Sometimes the wait is long. But it's worth the wait. SAP SAP.

For being Laotian and missing comfort food, I was absolutely delighted to get a taste of cuisine from the motherland. Restaurants like these are so rare to find. This is comfort and authentic Laotian cuisine. We ordered :::papaya salad tray::: with 3 pepper spice level and boy did it pack some heat from the Thai chilis. It had everything you want in a traditional thum, dehydrated salted baby shrimp, peanuts, pork skin, hard boiled egg, rice noodles, cured pork and the sauce consisting of hints of fish sauce and lime really brought together this amazing dish!! The :::Lao Sausage::: quite possibly some of the best I've had in a very long time. I wish we got more for the price point of $6.95 but it did come with some traditional Laotian sticky rice. The sausage had everything and the flavors were nice. The kaffir leaves really shined in the sausage and will give patrons an element of surprise like a taste of lime. Hearty, comforting, and a taste of what I love in traditional Lao cuisine. Bravo!!! :::Spring Rolls::: pork could use a touch of salt but the dipping sauce did compensate for the lack of salt. It was fresh overall and the shrimp was clean and deveined which small details like these will make or break a spring roll. Overall I would choose this restaurant over most in any given day. Even my Hispanic partner who's never had Laotian cuisine was shocked on how everything tasted. She mentioned she thought she would get heart burn but did not from eating here. She's now craving some papaya salad but it takes a special person to make the perfect Thum Mak Hoong aka Payaya Salad.

Great place! Very authentic. I loved the boat noodles and the Lao sausages. It was my first time having Lao food and it won't be the last

Wow this place is definitely delicious worth the drive going great variety of Laos the fish over fire was definitely amazing it stayed hot the whole while eating it

A small mom and pop shop that sells delicious, traditional Lao food. I loved the papaya salad tray since it had a lot of meats and noodles to pair with it! I ordered the level 2 spice, but it was spicier than what I expected (still tasty though). Lao sausage was flavorful and the jeow was packed with spice.

I absolutely love this place. Would drive over 30 mins just to eat here! Special shout out to the one young waiter who does everything! Bless his heart. It's like a one man band in the front of the house and he does it so well!! Their Tom Yum Noodle soup is my absolute favorite!!!

Tasty food, but small quantities of meat and uneven service. We arrived for lunch with a party of six. We all ordered at the same time, but dishes were brought to our table with 10-15 minutes between each entree. I was the last person to receive my food, and my coworker sitting next to me had already finished his Pad Thai. He also ordered a papaya salad, but it was the last thing brought to the table. Not happy at all about the service. I tried some of the sausage and enjoyed the taste. As another Yelper mentioned, the sausage was a bit fatty, but it was good. I ordered the steamed seafood for $10, and received 3 pieces of shrimp, 2 pieces of squid, and 2 mussels. I also had a cup of rice, but the amount of food was very sparse for the price I paid. I had to grab some trail mix when I got back to the office, since I left the restaurant hungry and didn't want to take the chance on waiting another 45 minutes for an order of spring rolls. I did like the dipping sauce, though. My coworkers commented on the low quantity of meat they also received with heir meals. Come with a small party and order vegetarian. I noticed some of the small tables around ours didn't have the same experience.

This place is an oasis in the desert (legit...nothing fun to do around it). My friends and I come here all the time after church. 1. Pineapple fried Rice 2. Boat noodles (light broth) 3. Three Season Fish (fried) 4. Pad Si Ew Pineapple fried rice is decent. Typical of what you would think it would be. The boat noodles are absolutely my favorite. It comes in light or dark broth, I think the dark broth has added intestines and pork blood as a component if you're into that (tried both light and dark myself...they're honestly both delicious and I'm not even a fan of intestines/pork blood). The three season fish is basked in sauce and tastes astounding. It comes out with a flaming metal container to keep it hot with a fish-shaped pan on top for the dish to lie. You can get it steamed or fried. Getting it fried is good but it can be kind of tough to rip into the fish, especially problematic if you're sharing it with other folks. The Pad Si Ew was typical of what you would think it would be. Be wary of the spice level, medium is pretty hot for the average consumer! Relatively inexpensive! I just wished it was closer to central Houston...

I really wanted to like this place because the owners are super nice but the pad Thai was not good. I mean pad Thai is a very simple dish that typically packs a lot of flavor. I had to have my dish remade because the pad Thai that I was served had 0 flavor. It was almost as they forgot to put the sauce in It while making It. They were very nice to remake It but It was still mediocre. Some places just can't make great Thai food also putting cilantro on pad Thai isn't good to me really wasn't a fan. Maybe ill go back during their lunch time but as of right now this is not on my go to spots in nw Houston for Thai food. The owners are really nice though. I can definitely give them two stars for being nice and having great attitudes but the Thai food isn't that good in my opinion. I am used to Thai Gourmet, thai cottage, ano thai. I guess I get super disappointed because I am so accustomed to this gourmet.

Came here because I was craving some spicy Laos food. It definitely hit the spot. Don't skip out on the sausage and papaya salad. Restaurant is on smaller side and service takes long but you're coming here for the food not the service. Try as many items as you can. Also everything was very affordable!