LA Kitchen

Been wanting to try this spot for a while! I wish I would have done it long time ago! We ordered the Chow mein with chicken and shrimp! That dish has so much flavor and perfect balance! My new weekend spot before going home for lunch!

Saw this place through tiktok, so we gave it a shot! The food was delicious and came out pretty fast! I'd say if you're craving lao/thai/hmong food this will hit the spot! They also make sugar cane drinks! Order at the counter first and then find a seat!

Our first time here and the staff and food made a great impression! We arrived here after landing in San Fransisco. Food was great and seating was good. If you're looking for a beautiful view and luxurious tables, it's not here. Seating could be better as we were seated right next to the trash. Hopefully they can either re arrange the trash or seating because there were people throwing away trash next to where we were seated. Food quality was good! Especially the boat noodles and rice dishes. More than enough to satisfy your cravings and worth the price. The quality of the boat noodles was really delicious and flavorful! You can add as much spice as you'd like to since there are side sauces to add. Overall, great food quality but the table seating isn't the best but this is an excellent spot for lunch. Would recommend eating here if you're out of town. If you're a local, read what locals have to say in the reviews.

It’s a self-serve style restaurant, similar to what you’d typically find in Thailand, where you place your order at the counter and seat yourself. The setup was casual and convenient, especially if you’re looking for a quick bite without full table service. As for the food, it was just okay. It’s a decent spot if you’re in the area and want something fast and easy.

I used to order from here a lot.. food used to be good and the portion was worth it! But now i feel like it does not taste as good as how it used to be. The quality has gone down. Portion kept getting smaller and smaller each and every time i order. Definitely not consistent!! The pad kra pao portion was good size but it was super sweet!! The papaya was such a disappointment and waste of money!

Being from Dallas, I'm really picky with my laos foods. I got papaya salad, pork belly, fried chicken, beef larb, khao piek, and padkrapao. Everything came out perfect. 👌👌

I am so glad I found this place! A friend recommended the other location but I seen the reviews for that 1 so I came to this location because the reviews were way better. The food is really delicious! I had gotten the papaya salad, egg rolls, & pork belly. I didn’t get to take pics but the portion size is good enough for 2 people. Next time I’ll consider dining in. The bathroom is very clean as well with proper hand soap.

Got the 12A beef and pork($21). Overall wasn't great for me. The beef bone is so tough to pull the meat off I didn't bother, ( I give my dogs these bones). The pork turned out to be deep fried pork skin, I thought was the red pork meat otherwise would have passed. Menu doesn't list everything in the bowl such as the tripe, I would have excluded that. I probably got 1 or 2 small bits of beet slices in the bowl so the meat balls was the most meat I got edible. I might try a different dish but pass on the pho dishes in the future

I love their chicken and sticky rice10/10! The owner is very super friendly and welcoming. The inside of the restaurant is on the smaller side but very clean. If you're ordering for take out, make sure you call ahead and order they get pretty busy. They also have really good pho with bone marrow soooo delicious! One of my favorite spots be sure to give them a try if you haven't already.

While doing some house shopping my whole family and I popped in to LA Kitchen. I'm always looking for local places to go and this looked fun! There's ample parking and while at first it looks like a take out only kinda place, once you go in there is a whole dining room to the right side! You order at the counter and then your food is brought to you. The accoutrements are at the counter including water cups and napkins and there are sauces and plastic cutlery at the table. We ordered beef larb, chicken larb, spring rolls, red curry, spicy chicken and orange chicken. I ate the beef larb and sampled the curry. The curry was eye crossingly good. I'm ordering that next time. The larb was a new experience and as I've never tried it before I'm going to say I enjoyed it but personally I'm unlikely to order it again. It's made authenticity so it has tripe in it. The papaya salad was spicy but I noticed that ours was quite chunky and not shredded. Overall it was a fun new experience and I'll be back!

Updated Review: -Tum Kueng Nai Bitter Soup always hits the spot. -Eggrolls weren't the best. They were served really overcooked on the outside and barely cooked on the inside. I wished it came with a spicy sauce and not just the sweet sauce. I ended up mixing Sriracha in with the sauce. -Kaopoon Special w/ Pork Belly was okay. -Pork Steamed Rolls were not the best. Very little fillings. Wouldn't recommend or buy them again. -Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls are okay but not worth the price (2 for $10). I wouldn't buy them again. The peanut sauce is rather delicious though. -Fried Chicken Sticky Rice is always the best dish to get. Definitely worth the money.

This was my first time trying Lao food and let me just say I went twice in the same week! I've only tried their chicken and sticky rice plate with the chili sauce so far and it is so good! The chicken is juicy and cooked to perfection. The portions are very big, you get 4 pieces of chicken with rice which is like 2 meals for me. They already have them made so you get it right away which is convenient if you're in a rush. You can either order to go or choose to eat inside. Either way this place is definitely a hidden gem and deserves the recognition. Definitely coming here again!

Found this in the area and decided to give it a try. Location has plenty of parking in a safe area. There are a lot of tables on the side for dine in. Water is self served. We ordered the sausage and pork belly. Sausage was ok... i would give it a 3/5. The pork belly was amazing, definitely a 5/5! We would get the pork belly again. We came during lunch so it was quite busy but other than that everything was good.

Can you say AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS?!?! We got the green curry chicken, fried pork belly w/ sticky rice and fried chicken with/ sticky rice. We ate the food and kid you not...we came back for 2 more orders before heading back to the Bay Area. The service was quick and friendly and paired with the affordable price...I honestly would drive 2.5 hours to Fresno to just dine at LA Kitchen! Highly recommend if you are passing through Fresno. I didn't try the more Chinese/American menu so can't say much about it, but their Thai/Laos dishes were on point. And...you MUST try their sugar cane juice menu!!

I always thought this place happened to open in an area with few Asian restaurants nearby and so they did a good job picking a location. But in terms of food I think it's just okay. A couple of years ago I ordered a kapoon from here and the next day when we warmed it up it was already bad, so I have stayed away from this place for a while. This past week I decided to give them another try and was a bit disappointed again. I ordered the steamed fish, chicken chow mein, and a side of veggie egg rolls. The egg rolls were lacking flavor a bit bland, and I didn't like the sweet and sour sauce that came with it (I was expecting fish sauce). Then as the steamed fish, I asked the woman what was in it and she said just fish. But when I got it, there were noodles, a load of lemon grass, and other things. So what I don't really like about this place is the lack of transparency in the menu about what is actually in the dishes. Would not be a good place for people with allergies. This place is fine and I'm glad they do well, but I don't think it's for me.

The food here is quite expensive. I was craving that raw salmon larb cus I seen a pic of it online and I remembered this place has it! That mf was $19.99 but it was sooo goood!!! I asked them to make it really spicy so you can see it didn't lack any of that judging from my picture! I also grabbed the fried chicken and rice and tbh it didn't hit like how it used to. The chicken was dry af!!! It came with rice and the spicy dipping sauce. No complaints on the rice n sauce. It was just the dry fried chicken. I even got the steamed pork belly and bamboo. I usually order mok pah which is steamed fish in the banana leaf with the fragrant herbs but I decided to try pork belly & bamboo instead. It was okay. Needed more flavor tbh. All I tasted was bamboo. And lastly I got the fried pepper snack. I wouldn't get it again just cus it's pricey and it lacked flavor and spice. I had some before that had a kick and even had a good amount of flavor from the sesame seeds and fried lime leaves and whatever else they be putting in those. But it wasn't from this place. The service was koo. She was attentive even tho the place was busy af!! The place is a far drive from me so I probably won't be back unless I'm on that side of town craving lao/thai food. And I'd probably just stick to the phos and Thai boats and raw salmon larb.

Not the best pho place to eat at. The room feels a bit crowded. The service was great though. Nice staff.

Best Lao Thai spot in Fresno! The pork belly with sticky rice is addicting! The papaya salad add a perfect kick of heat. Service if fast and helpful. Restaurant is clean and plenty of seating. The kao poon was all delicious. I wanted to try everything on the menu. I'll definitely going back soon. Wish I had taken pictures but I got so excited to eat I forgot to take any.

I wanted to update and give LA Kitchen 5 stars. My SIL's father had passed away and I reached out to the owner to order a large order for his funeral. It was maybe 4-6 trays of kua mee. Not only were they able to accommodate this order for a reasonable price, they kindly delivered it to the funeral home. The funeral home was within a 1-2 mile radius. Although not far, it takes a load off for a grieving family. Also my recent orders were vegetarian friendly. They had tofu and made tofu pad thai and tofu curry. It was delicious! My interactions with the owner have always been above and beyond positive. My bf mentions stories he has heard of how the owner always tries to give back to the community. Thank you so much to LA Kitchen for your delicious food and love to the community and others. Please continue to support this local gem.

LA Kitchen ( pronounce as Lah kitchen ) not like the well known abbreviations of Los Angeles city L.A . Say it like La La La Kitchen. My first time here with bestie treating me to lunch . Ample parking space shared with other local businesses in the area. Mainly a take out establishment , no wait staff , order / pay for food at the counter . Should you want to dine in there are seatings available at first come first serve basis. Self service station for plates and utensils. I normally would not order curry at restaurants, since hubby wanted to try , we opted for #11 red chicken curry w/ steam rice. I am a changed person now , definitely will try this dish again when I am in town . Such a delicious meal... Crispy pork belly , oohhh crispy, tasty of fat dripping down my lips . Be sure to dip in the sauce provided makes for a delicious finger licking morsels. The only dish I didn't care for was the combination pad thai . Flavors were great , I just think next go around stick to one type of protein. I didn't expect much from the employees ,since it is a take out establishment. I was pleasantly surprised each and every one of the employees I encountered were friendly , they welcomed us in with pleasantry greetings . We were most impressed by this one particular young lady Lana .. she outshined the rest by her friendly demeanor & her knowledge of the menu . She recommended some of the dishes to try , the beef lab, lao sausage & sticky rice , papaya salad all were great choices. Lana's eagerness in helping to gather some plates and utensils while we seated were much appreciated . Sometimes later she stop by to check in on us, provided more napkins and also to clear some of our dirty plates . Definitely visiting again when I am in the area .

Food is not the best, pho ranks at the bottom of the list for places in fresno. Larb is machine ground way to puree like. No texture. Service is good. But rarely go here now. Food quality has been declining since covid.

My wife and I were visiting her grandmother at a nearby assisted living facility when hunger struck as we were leaving. Naturally, I turned to Yelp to find a new restaurant to try. I tend to prefer mom-and-pop places, and this one didn't disappoint. Though I don't know the full backstory, it had all the hallmarks of a great local spot. The service was good, the food was delicious, and the lady who greeted us at the register was adorable and very sweet. Wanting to expand my culinary horizons, I decided to try the crispy pork with sticky rice and an order of spicy beef larb. I had never had larb before, so I looked up a description: "Larb Gai is a traditional dish from Thailand and Laos; it's a meat salad typically made with ground chicken or pork and flavored with lime, garlic, chili peppers, palm sugar, fish sauce, and rice powder. It's an explosion of flavor with spicy, sour, sweet, and salty notes in each bite." I went with the beef larb, opting for the "spicy" level, one of five levels they offer (mild, medium, spicy, hot, extra hot). To my surprise, the "spicy" was a bit hotter than I expected, but still really good. The flavor was different from what I'm used to, but I had no problem finishing it. I'd like to order it again now that I know what to expect, so I can fully appreciate the abundance of goodness in this dish. The crispy pork with sticky rice came with a flavorful sauce that had a nice spicy kick. It tasted like it had a lot of garlic and ginger, but I couldn't quite pinpoint it--just know it was delicious. Overall, I was very happy with the food. The staff was friendly, the place was clean, and the wait time was maybe eight minutes--pretty fast for freshly prepared food. I have no complaints. If you haven't tried this place, I'd encourage you to give it a shot. It's the kind of restaurant I'd love to visit with a group, so we can order different dishes and sample a bit of everything. Loved it!

Staff was so nice and accommodating. We popped in during what we thought was rush hour, but it just turns out that this place is nonstop busy! I ended up getting the orange chicken with half chow mein and half fried rice. The chow mein was so good and was actually my favorite part! The fried rice, on the other hand, wasn't really flavorful and was so sticky that it came in clumps. I definitely want to come back for a sugarcane juice-- it looks delicious!

I tried this restaurant today--the food was decent, not the best Koapiak I've had, but not the worst either. The portion is big that I didn't finished. The place is pretty small, seating around 30-40 people or around 7 tables. It's an order-first, seat-yourself kind of setup, and they'll bring your food to your table when it's ready. I definitely am ready to try the other dishes next time around.

Service was great, it's an order at the counter once, but they keep things stocked and care for their customers! Clean and relaxing atmosphere, clean restrooms. The food was AMAZING! The Pad Thai is the best I've tried in the area! We'll be going back for sure!

This review is for their party trays. The party trays come in two sizes Small & Large. I ordered a Small tray of the following: Pork Belly, Namkao & Beef Larb for our family's Christmas dinner. I was a little concerned that there wouldn't be enough food ordering small trays, but my fear was unfounded because each tray was piled high with food! Like their normal menu items, the portions were very generous! They worked with us to get the order out early, too. My daughter was picking up the order on Christmas Eve. Normally, the restaurant opens at 10:00 AM, but since she had a 3 hour drive to my house, they got the order done by 9:30 for her to pick up! I highly recommend their party trays to those who don't want to cook for parties. You get A LOT of food for the price.

First time doing today and it was amazing! 10/10. I got the crispy pork belly and sticky rice. Whatever that sauce is that they give. I need to ask for 3 next time. I dipped my rice and pork belly in it. So good! Definitely will be a repeat customer!

Based on this dish, I love coming here because this feeds two people. I don't live in the area but when I am, I would come here. I highly recommend this place. I would like to try other things to see if they are good with other things. On this visit I also ordered the vegetable spring roll. It was just lettuce, cabbage, and carrots. You really can't mess that up. The prices are fair here. The atmosphere is clean. I would recommend this place to everyone.

food is always super good here! a friend of mine had recommended this spot to me since she knew the family that owns it, I've had the pork belly recommended by her and the Chicken and rice plate. Both are amazing! I would frequent here after the gym when I'd go to GB3. Super fast and super kind people. The place can be pretty busy sometimes but I'm always helped in a timely manner.

If this is Laotian food then I love it! Its my first time trying Jeow Bong and its mind blowing, no cap. Pork belly with rice and that sauce Jeow Som is also good But that Chicken with sticky and Jeow Bong is fire AF

Wanted Thai boat so decide to try LA Kitchen#2 since LA Kitchen #1 has been very salty lately. The service was fast and friendly. We decided to order Thai boat, salmon laab and sticky rice with fried chicken for my son. Salmon laab was good and I would recommend that to anyone. The place is kept clean and has alot more room than the first place.

Service was good and food was also good, forgot to take pictures of the other food I got but was a good place to sit down and relax

Easily one of the top places in Fresno for me personally. I tell everyone that if this place ever closes down I might lose all hope. The food is incredible for the price and the service is quick and easy. A really good selection even for the pickiest people. After work or the gym I usually grab their ready to go spring rolls but if I'm eating with the family or want a bigger meal I get either the chicken and sticky rice or the pork belly and sticky rice. It's a pretty cozy hole in the wall and it's super convenient especially since there's not a lot of food places in that area. The sesame balls are really good too. I consider this place a staple in the Sunnyside area and I recommend it to all my friends. I love this place bad

You have to order at the front before sitting down! Came here on a Friday night around 6. Pretty packed, hard to find parking but I think it's because this place is right next to a GB3. The inside is small, a bit crowded but I think it was just because it was so packed. I ordered the heavenly jerky, I think it probably the best Laos jerky I've had in Fresno! It pairs great with the jeol. Again, I also think that their jeol is the best bought one I've ever had. Making jeol at home is always good but now I know if I want some and am not up for making it, I can always buy it here at LA kitchen! The heavenly jerky is sweet, savory, and not chewy. For being a jerky, it was very easy to tear. Came out pipping hot, like they just got done deep frying it! Pork belly: not the biggest fan. A lot of the piece were straight up fat, hardly no meat. Was a bit cold, because it was a bit cold, the fatty pieces weren't the most appetizing. Chicken larb: very good! I personally like how they make it, it has a lot of that roasted rice powder flavor. Next time I'll get their raw beef larb! The flavor profile might be a little too strong to those who don't eat larb as often, but to each their own. It is a bit over powering, salty, and savory. The only thing I'd say is, I wished it had more herbs! But that's okay. Thai tea: pretty average. More on the milky side. Service: 10/10. Owner came out and asked how everything was going, how everything tasted despite being super super busy. Really nice and friendly over here at LA Kitchen.

Came here for sugarcane juice but they did not have any. We ordered roast pork, papaya salad, and mango sticky rice. Kinda disappointed about the sugarcane juice but their roast pork is so good. The skin is so crispy and meat was perfectly cooked. It also came with a side dipping sauce which goes well with the roast pork. Papaya was kinda meh to me. The flavors are there but need more ingredients. It felt like there's only papaya and slices of tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes. It lack in ingredients like Thai eggplant and long beans. They also didn't give any cabbage and rice noodles to eat with papaya salad. Overall I would not order papaya salad but would come back for roast pork and their specialty fried chicken with rice.

Pieces of chicken were delicious. Tiny, but really good. Definitely order more next time. GF loved her eggrolls.

My family and I live down the street and regret not venturing out to this area sooner. We've been missing out! We ordered sticky rice plates: 1, 2A, 3, and 4. We were surprised at the serving size. Their sugar cane juice is sweet and yummy! Their gel is on point. Love that they have indoor seating available.

Our favorite place for delicious Asian food. You can order your food to go or dine in. They also take phone orders. So far, it does not matter which dish we've ordered, we liked them all! Their orange chicken is my boys' favorite. I personally love their steamed fish. Their nam van or tapioca dessert is good too. The food is flavorful and has this homemade touch. The wait is okay, even during rush hour. Portions are generous. Prices are decent. Whenever we feel like good Asian food, that's where we go!

LA Kitchen is like the bustling heart of Southeast Asian cuisine in town, with a menu that really shines in its Laotian offerings. Yeah. they've got some Chinese dishes, but let's be honest, there are better places for that in the area. The real magic happens with their fried pork belly pho, egg rolls, and fried chicken. The pho is so rich and dense, it feels like a comforting hug in a bowl--if a hug could also clog your arteries with deliciousness. The egg rolls are crispy perfection, and the fried chicken? Let's just say, if fried chicken had a fan club, I'd be president (and a great deal). The service at LA Kitchen is consistently good, even when the place is packed like a clown car. Timing your visit matters; arrive during peak hours, and you'll feel like you're at a concert without a ticket. It's worth it, though--trust me, I've brought so many friends here that they've all started bringing their friends, and now I'm considering charging a finder's fee. The ambiance at LA Kitchen is cozy and inviting, though it's often as busy as a bee at a flower convention. This place is popular, and for good reason. So, if you're looking for a meal that's worth every minute of the wait, head to LA Kitchen--just maybe keep it on the down-low so we don't have too long of a line out the door.

LA kitchen I just had to try I just for the name when a good food on the menu Say hello to Maylene she'll fix you up real good. Tell him Cris came by. Give you a good deal.

Different order taking and service from any other pho restaurant. There really isn't any service, they just take your order at the register and then bring your food. Drinks and napkins are self serve. I had the Thai boat, it's a little too "herbal" and "earthy" for me. Can definitely smell and taste the herbs, very overpowering, but if you like that flavor then this is the place to go for your Thai boat. I had Thai boat at their new location before and it was not herbal and earthy like this. I prefer Thai boat at the new location.

Known for its Lao/thai food, the crispy pork belly is a hit here! The belly has a nice crispy crunch to the skin and the ratio from fat to lean meat is good. You get some fattiness and the lean meat so it's not a full on chicharron. You dip the belly into the hot sauce and eat it with sticky rice. This a great combo! They offer a variety of other dishes as well. The chicken thighs are highly recommended along with that sauce dip. The dip itself has a nice control spiciness that numbles a little but keeps you wanting to eat more of it. Service can be crazy and should be fixed. It seems like a mad dash to just order food at the register.

First of all, the interior. It was pretty small. I had to share table with a couple. It sat for 6 people. They took one end and I took the other end. It was ok, but not a preference for sure. It is what it is. Second, I did have to get my own drink, napkins, and containers. Once you're seated, they'll just bring you food and not check on you. With that being said, they forgot about me and I had to get their attention that they forgot my pho. Eh... Customer service was quite off. Lastly, the food. I ordered their special pho with rib and crispy pork belly. I gave the pho a solid 7.5/10. It wasn't bad. The rib and crispy pork belly definitely gave it some points for sure. The cucumber papaya was ON POINT! That was a solid 9/10 for me. It was really good and refreshing. SOLID sauce and taste! I'll definitely come back. I'd rate it 3.5/5 stars if I could.

I've already been here a few times and this place has been worth the drive both times. Their Thai Boat Pho is VERY good and they definitely don't skimp out on the pork belly! Everyone is so friendly and even when it's busy you're greeted. This place always seems very family oriented and I love seeing the big crowds fill it up! No doubt about it, I'll be going back!

This is our go-to spot! We probably come here at least once a month if not more. We also always order from here when we have family over from out of town and they always love it! I've truly enjoyed every dish I have ever ordered here. Some of the standout dishes are the crispy pork belly (sauce is amazing), spring rolls (sauce is amazing), and of their larb (shrimp and chicken are our faves), papaya, and their chicken plates. Pro tip: They usually have their chicken plates ready to go so you can just get one real quick for lunch. The chicken is perfectly cooked and so juicy! Also, my Mexican spicy gene is broken lol so I can't handle too much spicy. Their "mild" for papaya and larb are still on the spicier side so just a heads up. They can take it out or adjust it as you want. We typically only do Togo here but there are a few tables inside that are first come first serve.

Food is good, taxes go hard though. I bought 3 things last time and it came out to almost 45$ :/

LA kitchen is bomb! 10/10 recommend. LA kitchen is comparable to AC deli but we love LA kitchen more. I've been here twice and their jel is amazing. The service is great as well. I've gotten take out and I've also sat at the restaurant. We ordered the chicken and rice plate, egg rolls and shrimp spring rolls. They are not stingy with some of the sauces here. The amount of food they give you is a good bang for your buck. It's a bit more than AC deli but you get more food and it tastes better as well. Before we left a young lady came by and gave us a free Mango Sticky rice which was amazing. Love LA kitchen, will always come back.

Great price for the amount of food you get. When we visited, looked like every table had the Thai Boat as the main reason why they were here. We did not order the Thai Boat unfortunately but from the way it was repeatedly ordered and the weather is cooling for the locals, I think that's where the money is at. We ordered the papaya salad at medium spicy, it was a little too spicy for me so quick heads up if you're normally a med spicy person, might need to step it down a little here. The crispy pork belly was amazing, got a full order of that, we also got some fried egg rolls, the skin was so light/airy/crispy that I can see why it's a popular item. Also ordered combo pineapple fried rice and beef larb. Everything was so delicious, the owners were so nice and the service was awesome. Watch out for the sharp chair backs on some of those chairs though, I leaned on one and it was very painful.... just be careful where you place your hand/butt. Clean restaurant and clean bathrooms. Will be back again!

Came here for first time ever and probably first time for Laotian food. Got the sticky rice with crispy pork belly and beef larb and the egg rolls. The pork belly was good portion and the skin was VERY crispy, borderline a bit too hard of a crunch. The larb was full of fresh mint and herbs but medium level spice was definitely spicy for me but probably ok for others. Egg rolls were excellent and can tell freshly made with vermicelli, veggie and meat. Got mango sticky rice at the end which was delicioussssss. Pandan like coconut cream to dip / pour. Fresh Thai iced tea also good and sweet. Will come back to try the noodle soup as every table had it! We just winged it when we got here upon ordering. Service- you order at counter and then they bring to your table. One employee was not the most friendly but it is what it is. Plenty of parking. There's a good crowd on weekend but no big wait.

LA kitchen is our "feel good food" haven't had one bad experience going here. Whether eating in or taking food to go, the food is always consistent. Everyone is nice here and the seating is comfortable for small or large groups. If you haven't tried it here, you have to!

We've been loyal customers of La's Kitchen since 2021, and it's been amazing to watch this gem thrive over the years. The owner, La, is fantastic--always funny, welcoming, and full of positive energy whenever we see her! It's also heartwarming to see her loyal staff, who are consistently friendly. We've tried over 15 items on the menu and have loved every single one! Our top six favorites are Fried Chicken with Sticky Rice, Larb Beef, Kaopiak, Pad Thai Noodles, Lummit, and Thai Iced Coffee. (Okay, maybe one more--Fried Sausage with Sticky Rice. Oh, and try the Fried Sausage and Chicken with Jel Mushroom from the fridge--it's incredible!) We make a point to visit every time we're in town or passing through on our way to Fresno. The food is always fresh, full of flavor, and worth the trip. La's Kitchen can get super busy at times, but I promise the wait is absolutely worth it. Just yesterday, we stopped by and ordered Larb Beef (raw and medium spicy), Papaya Salad (medium spicy), and Koapiak. We like to add chili sauce, jalapeños, and a little tamarind seasoning to the Koapiak--it's so flavorful! We capped off our meal with a Thai Iced Coffee, which was the perfect dessert and gave us a nice energy boost after our food coma. I highly recommend La's Kitchen to anyone in town, as well as family and friends. La recently opened a second location on Ashlan and Marks, so if that's closer to you, check it out. You won't be disappointed!

The service is friendly and welcoming. The place is smaller than what I had expected, but luckily we were able to get a table large enough to accommodate 8 ppl. It's self-seating on a first come first serve basis. The ambiance was overall, okay. There are two doors for entering and exiting so it helps with the flow of traffic, but it doesn't help with the flies that come in. That was a bit bothersome to eat and wack the flies away. I ordered the Kopiak and chicken laab as entrees and egg rolls for appetizers. They were all great! The Kopiak is refreshing with fresh flavors from the chicken broth and added herbs. I liked how the chicken laab had an authentic bitter taste to it. The egg rolls were crispy, but a little burnt looking so you know they needed to change their oil. Overall, it was delicious and I would visit again.

This is my baby. I love Fresno so much more because we have LA Kitchen. Everything I've tried has been so comforting and perfect. My friends are used to me always suggesting this place to eat at when we go out.

Came here from the bay, heard it was a really great restaurant. We did a lot of research before coming. We got the beef larb, ka Poon and #19. The food came out pretty fast. 30 mins into the meal I realize #19 never came out. We asked the cashier and she told us they ran out.. wish we would've known during the ordering time. The food is pretty authentic. Larb needed some sauce but the meat was good.

"Tastes like home" would definitely be it for me. Went during a busy lunch hour but staff was friendly and accommodating. Service was quick, efficient and staff was lovely. It's a fast paced restaurant, with delicious food and a good ambiance. Food options for "to go" food are endless if you are in a rush. They also have an option of being seated to eat. We tried the pork belly pho, broth was amazing and portion size was definitely worth it. Also had "mok pah" which reminded me of my mama and made me feel at home. Spring rolls are delish and to wash it all down, we had a refreshing Thai tea & sugar cane drink. We will definitely be back and would recommend this place to anyone.

The rice was dry and sticky, it didn't seem freshly made to me. I don't think it had much flavor. The orange chicken wasn't as tender as I felt it should be, sort of hard to chew. One plate they messed up on but we kept it anyways. It's a small eating space. Tables are a little too close together. I would not recommend a large group. Plus I didn't like how they had their storage towards the back of where the seating is and also storage in the restroom. That should be in an area customers cannot see.

This Lao and Thai restaurant has been in business for nearly two years and is absolutely crushing it! They have great customer service, a wide variety of already pre-packaged dishes for take-out, and serve arguably the best Thai-style crispy pork belly and larb meat dishes in town. They serve a variety of Southeast Asian and Chinese westernized dishes. Additionally, they have a number of Vietnamese desserts (Chè), Chinese and Thai desserts, boba drinks, and more. The Crispy Pork Belly or Moo Grob in Thai has a super crispy outer layer but is so tender and juicy at the center. The pork belly is well seasoned and the chili-laced fish sauce that it is served with really amps the flavor to another stratosphere. Its crispiness is what distinguishes the dish here from all other places I have tried. The dish can be ordered a la carte, in a noodle soup or vegetable and rice plate, or along with sticky rice. The latter is probably their most ordered pre-packaged to-go menu item. I have also tried and would highly recommend ordering both the Larb Beef and the Larb Pork. Larb is a delicious meat salad and the national dish of Laos. It is made with ground meat, herbs, lemongrass, lettuce, diced cucumbers and onions, lime juice, and green onions. It is spicy yet refreshing and certainly full-flavored. Along with the crispy pork belly, I think the larb salads are the best dishes here. They use Serrano chiles to make the larb dishes, even for the medium spiced options. (My guess is that they use a lot more of it for the spicy versions.) So, order it mild if you cannot handle the spiciness. Beef Pho, the national dish of Vietnam, is another popular dish here judging by the number of people who ordered it on the evening I dined in to try it myself. The Laos version, however, also adds pork bones in addition to beef bones to make the broth. This makes it a very rich and slightly more complex soup base than what I am accustomed to. The addition of sliced celery in the soup further threw things off for me. I did like the myriad of meat toppings, including the pork meatballs. The pho was a fine dish but I will opt to try other menu items I have not tried instead of ordering it again. The Orange Chicken is what it is. I opted to try it because I like to order popular dishes from places I visit. For what it is worth, I thought it was at least as good as you would expect from your favorite places where you often order the dish. The Chè and other Vietnamese desserts and desserts drinks, on the other hand, were not very good. The fruit and gelatin used to make them did not taste fresh. They have probably been pre-made and sitting in the refrigerator for some time. Other dishes I enjoyed include the Fried Rice Special (Chicken, Pork Belly, Shrimp), Shrimp Spring Rolls, BBQ Pork Spring Rolls, Lao Sausage with Sticky Rice, Egg Rolls, and Mango Sticky Rice. Service is fast, efficient, and friendly. There are also a good number of pre-packaged rice dishes, rice cakes, pork buns, as well as the aforementioned pork belly and Lao sausage with sticky rice packets for those short on time or just want to grab and go. One of the best spots to get Laotian food and take-out orders in South Fresno.