Lao Table

This place absolutely exceeded my expectations. The place is primarily Vietnamese but you would find Thai flavours. Such a wide variety of items in here - and everything is finger licking good. I absolutely had a feast here. I got Chicken Friend rice and it was good - not the best but above average. For the table fish platter was also exquisite. I can't recall which fish was that but it was really great..it also came up with so.many other item such as chicken wings. The seafood sizzling tom yum probably tasted the best. Thoughly enjoyed it. The Belgian beer they server was one of the best. In isolation probably every food I tried, I can find a better and slightly tastier version but a single place delivering and maintaining above average food quality over such a wide spectrum is rare. The ambience and environment was great. The place became super noisy later in the evening but it was so much fun dining out here.

me and my friend decided to hit up lao table after hearing about their dessert combo online, but then we also decided to get their happy hour deal b/c we thought it was a deal ($40 for 10pcs ousters, chicken wings, sausage) but we were sadly disappointed the presentation was definitely nice but the platter was much smaller than we expected 😕 the oysters are understandable but ~8pcs of calamari rings, ~4pcs chicken wings, and a small cut of saysages for $25 (given that they have a $1.5 oyster happy hour) is not worth the price their dessert combo for the mango ice and mango sticky rice was good but also smaller than seen in pictures. the rice was a bit hard, but that was alright. the waiter that came out did help us with the dessert and pouring it, but did not ask us if we would like it poured, which was a bit unfortunately since we wanted to do it ourselves, but that’s fine their service was inattentive and slow. no waiters checked on us and since we had ordered the dessert same time as we ordered the platter and asked to get it after we had eaten, i had expected them to check in on us to see when we were done. however they didn’t so i had raised my hand to get attention and had also tried calling out to get attention, where the waiter, who had seated us and taken our orders, saw me raising my hand, and simply just walked away. it was only i had spoke to another waiter walking pass til we could clear our plates and get dessert, but the wait time on the dessert was long. i wouldn’t come here again, but hopefully others have better experiences, given that i did not try their entrees.

Yummy, though not very homey, Laotian food in glass-and-steel surroundings typical of downtown. An elevated take on Southeast Asian. Tour the menu with the all-around crowd-pleasing Original Lao Platter. Easily shareable amongst 3, a very filling meal for just 2. Highlights include Fried Chicken (topped with fried shallots) accompanied with a sweet-savory, lemongrass-fragrant curry dipping sauce. Duck Larb, a delicate protein-rich salad mixed with handfuls of fresh herbs (mint, dill, cilantro, Thai basil) and served with lettuce wraps. A good ethnic option when downtown.

Absolutely delicious Thai and Laotian food and beautiful presentation! They provided a variety of choices for authentic Thai and Lao food and desserts. Perfect location near public transit - my classmates and I went to celebrate a birthday after school. Very friendly and attentive service. Recommend to make a reservation for big groups.

Pricey and kind of a hit or miss for some of the food. Ordered several appetizers (calamari and chicken skewers were lowkey not worth it in my opinion), the moo ping, (it was good but again nothing too special) and tom yum soup which lacked the authentic flavor and tasted like basic chicken soup. For our main we ordered the green curry with beef short rib which was a stand out! Very rich and creamy and the beef was super tender. However it’s a quality u would expect if you pay $40 for it. Would only come for fancy dinners!!

Have been here before ordering other things but this time I got the duck pho and the emperor cocktail. The pho wasn’t really pho, there was only a small bowl of soup provided, but it was still good. I would order something else though. The emperor cocktail was unlocked in a smoked enclosure and was really a nice experience to get. Drink was good and I’d be interested to try something else. I remembered their cocktails being good so I enjoyed going back. On the pricier side, but what isnt in SF!

The ambiance is beautiful and inviting. I love the decor and soft purple and pink lighting. The restaurant is great for groups as you can order large platters of the samples - trying a bit of everything whether meat or seafood. We ordered the Garden Fish - Crispy whole tilapia, Lao sausage, beef jerky, garlic chicken wings, peanut papaya salad paired with vermicelli, sticky rice, leafy greens and soft herbs. We also ordered the Original Lao Platter: fried chicken, larb duck Pakxe, “Tom Zaab” hot & spicy beef soup, Lao sausage, pad mee Lao paired with sticky rice and soft herbs. It was enough to feed six! Service was a little slow - you really have to get their attention because it's so busy. But they did a nice dessert presentation for my mom's birthday. Also try the Tom Yum Beer that was brewed in partnership with the restaurant!

Having schooled on Laotian cuisine through close friends, this place certainly maintains its roots of authenticity while infusing modern flavors. Winners from the dishes ordered were the beef tartare (really good) and the grilled cuttlefish. The satay fell flat in spice and texture compared to those from other neighboring countries like Indonesia and Malaysia where satay originated . Then again, Lao style satay is an adaptation. The list of cocktails were creative and playful in color and Asian fruit flavors. Highly recommended. Staffs were very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the dining experience in an authentic comfortable ambiance.

We came for lunch midday on a Friday and were sat instantly! The space inside is huge and the ceilings are so tall, it was the perfect place for a nicer lunch to catch up with coworkers. I was a little worried based on other reviews that the portions would be small for the price, but I was pleasantly surprised when our dishes came and the portions were MASSIVE! The rice dishes came with 2+ cups of rice and my Pad Mee Lao Prawns was enough for 2.5 meals. Flavor was great as well - nothing mind blowing but I was definitely happy with what I got. And on Fridays, they have happy hour all day. We didn't get anything off of the happy hour menu, but I would definitely try coming for happy hour next time.

Service was ok. No greetings or "follow me".., just grabbed some menu and took off. The space was pretty tho and decked with all the holidays charms. Food is ok and very small portion for their high price. Not as authentic as real Loa's food. The chicken stir fried flat noodies was tasteless and colorless. No Wok heat at all! Their HH platter sounds good but it's quite price. $40 you get 4 wings, maybe 1 small sauage, terrible calamari and 10 not very fresh oysters. The worst and most expensive dish was the beef shank curry. Missing all the curry flavors and spices. The meat was old and dry and stale. $32 for a tiny bowl with some rice. Total ripe off and doesn't match the picture. Never going back there again and you shouldn't too.

Service was quick and efficient. Portions were quite small for the price. Chicken satay with peanut sauce was my favorite. Pineapple fried rice was delicious. The "Curry" wild duck did not taste anything like curry at all. It was more like wild duck with OIL. Mango sticky rice and shaved ice was good. We kind of wished there was more mango sticky rice than the shaved ice.

The food was amazing. We ordered a variety of apps and the bibimbap as the main, and everything was good, if not great. Vegetarian fresh rolls were the highlight. Watermelon salad was unique with a spicy kick. Chicken satay was a little dry and chewy - our least favorite- and the bibimbap was stunning. Service was pretty good, but could have been more attentive. Overall would definitely come back.

Came here for lunch before catching a bus at the transit center next door. The restaurant is spacious, and the staff were quick and attentive. I ordered the noodles & chicken, and wasn't overly impressed. The noodles were soggy and I found there were too many bean sprouts in the dish. The flavors were also pretty flat, without much spice or variety. The prices were also on the higher side, even for SF. Definitely not a bad place, but I think the prices would turn me away from coming back.

The ambiance is beautiful and inviting. I love the decor and soft purple and pink lighting. The restaurant is great for groups as you can order large platters of the samples - trying a bit of everything whether meat or seafood. We ordered the Garden Fish - Crispy whole tilapia, Lao sausage, beef jerky, garlic chicken wings, peanut papaya salad paired with vermicelli, sticky rice, leafy greens and soft herbs. We also ordered the Original Lao Platter: fried chicken, larb duck Pakxe, "Tom Zaab" hot & spicy beef soup, Lao sausage, pad mee Lao paired with sticky rice and soft herbs. It was enough to feed six! Service was a little slow - you really have to get their attention because it's so busy. But they did a nice dessert presentation for my mom's birthday. Also try the Tom Yum Beer that was brewed in partnership with the restaurant!

This was my second time here for a weekend dinner and I got the following: (7/10) Thai tea - tall refreshing glass but I thought it was too sweet. (8.5/10) Tom Zaab - A very sour soup with beef and veggies that serves 2. I really liked it but be warned their mild is still pretty spicy. I ordered a side of rice. Lots of seating in the restaurant so we were sat right away but they also take reservations. One thing you will notice is the price, this place is pretty pricey but they have many options. Waiters were attentive, checked in often. Interior is very pretty as well.

Wow the food is good! The service is so fast and friendly and the decor is amazing!!! I highly recommend this place it's modern look with traditional tones and its unique. Definitely the whole package!

This place is excellent. We ordered the tilapia and the street corn salad. Both complimented each other well and is more than enough food for two people. The fish is huge and delicious! Loved the crunchy garlic topping, the sauce and the sticky rice. The corn salad is also huge and loved the touch of the green apple. It was like a papaya salad with its own spin. Overall a really excellent meal!

Came to LaoTable and had a really nice meal for Mom's birthday. We started by ordering the Garden Fish platter and supplemented it with noodles (me ka ti), the larm curry, and the sea & land. My favorite was probably the me ka ti noodles with the coconut peanut flavor combo. Having said that, I really liked the use of tendon in the curry and the garlic pork belly on the sea and land. The Lao sausage on the garden fish platter was also really tasty! After our meal, we obviously had to celebrate the birthday so we went with the (in)famous anchovy sundae. The staff also added a Thai tea ice cream with some crispy bits. The play on texture is very interesting on these desserts. And the anchovy? Ehh...! The savoriness, yes, but it does finish a bit fishy sometimes. I think this was probably my biggest downside for some of the dishes. Bits and pieces were unabashedly fishy like the papaya salad and the ice cream, on some bites. As for the showstopper fried tilapia; it smelled amazing when delivered but it was very dry upon drying to break it into smaller bites. Still we absolutely enjoyed the majority of the meal and I would definitely be open to returning.

place is spacious with great vibes. staffs are ok and foods: * lao's garden: the drink is great. sweet and bitter mixed up and once you hit the bitterness on your tongue, lick the tajin on glass to reduce it... * pla kamin: the fish is so soft and they fried it right. put some garlic on top of it but i just cannot take the sauce. for me, sauce is tasteless while i expect something spicy. will say this menu is recommended... * grilled calamari: another recommended menu. just a thought: may be grilling a little bit longer will taste better... will say it is a recommended restaurant...

Food was so good the last time I went here, so I had to come back. I had the pineapple fried rice and the chicken tom yum soup last time, so of course I had to order those dishes x2. I also tried a new dish 'pad mee lao" which is basically rice noodles with prawns. The last time I had papaya salad, I had ordered a "Lao Garden" which came in a small portion. So, this time, I had to order it by itself. I love that it came with pork skin. The food here is absolutely amazing and a must try in SF. It's always crowded here, so it's a good sign that food here is good.

Wow!! Amazing food. Authentic thai recommended by a thai friend-- did not disappoint. We tried the hh oysters (so fresh), beef soup and papaya salad. All were top notch! We'll be back :)

I love LaoTable! It can definitely be pricey but everything is good here. I usually get the garlic wings and spicy basil chicken rice or nam kao but decided to try something else. My friend and I still shared a happy hour garlic wings, khaw Kai noodles, Lao fried rice, and Lao sausage. The Lao sausage was yellow (which I've never seen before) and spicy, just the way I like it. The fried rice was super flavorful, I loved the runny fried egg on top. I wish we were able to sub it for another meat instead of fried chicken. The noodles definitely tasted like caramelized soy sauce. And reminded me of pad kee mao. The house sauce on the side definitely added more flavor but it was not spicy. And now looking at my picture, I just realized they forgot to include the fried chicken lol. Again, I wish we were able to sub for another meat but still good nothing less. The service on this particular day was excellent, but it did get busy a little bit when a big party showed up, which delayed my to go food. The space is big and the interior is beautiful. It can get packed and crowded. I always highly recommend this place.

My son and I had dinner tonight, January 10, 2025. We were seated right away near the door. First of all the wait persons have no warmth at all. We ordered three dishes and drinks, and a dessert, which we cancelled. The food is okay but not great. The soup was served last, which should have been first. We had to ask when it was coming. The service was awful. Just to catch their attention, we had to call or wave at them several times, although they were passing by our table multiple times. No one checked if we need anything or how we were doing. When we ordered the dessert, I asked for the check already, which was fast. Our first choice of dessert was not available, so we chose another one, and waited so long, at least 15 minutes. I checked with the wait person when it was coming and the response was if we still want to wait or cancel it. I chose to cancel. We left with 0 tip. I've never done this before, but the service was really bad. I live in the neighborhood, one block away, but I don't think I would come back. Juanita B

Stopped in for lunch and this place for sure lives up to the hype. It was pretty easy to get in around 11:30am but by the time we left it was packed. The Thai tea was very good and was large for the cost. The Panang lamb was excellent. Panang curry is one of my favorites. This dish didn't disappoint. Great flavor and a perfect portion size.

I have heard a lot of things about Lao Table's happy hour. It is during prime time 5-7 PM daily. Decided to take advantage of it during SF downtown first Thursday's as the action is right in on the street front of the restaurant. We came in around 6:30 PM with a 15 minute waitlist wait. The SF DFT event was already in action with the DJ set visible from our window seat at the restaurant. Ended up ordering only one item off the HH menu as there weren't a lot of veggie friendly options to share. The Tom Yum dusted fries were pretty good. Their cocktails were pretty good but not strong. We also got the veggie versions of the thick noodles. Food was good, great presentation and misleadingly large portions that are mostly decorative veggies. Nothing I'd crave or come back for unless convenient. I'd say this place is mostly all vibes with filling food and great for large gatherings.

Sadly had a bad experience with the food here. The oysters were not cleaned properly (every one of them had small bits in them and didn't taste fresh). Crispy calamari was tiny and had 6-7 small pieces total. Photos on menu were also misleading. Papaya salad showed a full egg on the menu but we were only given half - when we brought this up, they just cut the egg into pieces so small that they fell apart. The manager didn't seem to care and did nothing about it. Waitress was nice and friendly but I wouldn't come back given the poor quality, small portions, and high prices

Such a good spot for big groups! Brought my whole fam here and everyone loved it. Pretty space, delicious food, super aesthetic, and the friendliest, fastest service. Left full and happy!

Stayed in SF for the weekend and made reservations to eat here. This place was very busy on a Saturday night. Staff here is amazing and they work hard. We ended up ordering Lao Lao Platter and order the boys crispy pork belly. Food came out very fast and it was amazing. Once we stepped foot inside we saw that the ambiance here was dope as hell. The mango sticky rice to end our night was amazing.

My team and I wanted to take our colleague (one of my besties) out for lunch since she recently got promoted/transferred to another department within our company. It's a bittersweet moment since my old team and I onboarded and welcomed her by taking her to Osha Thai. Now, she's ending with the sister restaurant LaoTable. She didn't initially know where to eat, so we actually flipped a gift card for one of two choices. This ended up being the spot and it was such a great choice! My team and I ended up sharing an appetizer and ordering our own main dishes. We ended up getting: -Garlic Chicken Wings $17.95 (shareable) -"Gai Tod" Fried Chicken $25.95 (manager ordered this for herself) -S&P Crispy Pork Belly $27.95 (I ordered this) -Garlic Pepper Pork $27.95 (bestie ordered this) -Spicy Thai Basil Chicken $26.95 (other colleague ordered this) -3 Coke Zeros **my manager graciously paid for all of us to eat, so I'm unsure of the total** REVIEW OF EVERYTHING I TRIED: -Garlic Chicken Wings: These were good! The chicken was fried perfectly, although I do wished there was more of a garlic taste. There was fried garlic paired with this, but not much of a garlic taste to it. Otherwise, the chicken itself was juicy and it was a great starter 3.5/5. -S&P Crispy Pork Belly: This was really good!! I thought it might have been TOO heavy of a dish, but it was filling and did not make me sleepy at all. The pork belly was lightly crisp, and it paired nicely with the hot sauce that has a nice kick. I will say the rice ratio to pork belly was a bit off, but it was still a great portion nonetheless. The fried egg was cooked PERFECTLY and I do appreciate the slices of cucumbers and soup to cut down on the fat. Definitely a dish I would eat again!! 4.5/5. -Garlic Pepper Pork: I got to try a small bite of this dish and it was good! The pork itself is mixed in a slightly thick sauce that is both sweet and savory, Definitely a great balance and pairing with the egg and rice. 4/5 I'll definitely eat here again! The food was delicious although some of the prices are a bit steep. The place was decorated beautifully, as well as the food was plated so well! Definitely a great place to have lunch or dinner at with friends, family, or colleagues since it can accommodate larger and smaller parties.

Food was delicious and so flavorful! So much variety! We decided to go for the Lao Table platter which features some of their fried appetizers (calamari, tom yum fries, garlic chicken wings, pork belly, beef jerky, and three different kinds of sauces) and the Original Lao Platter which included a sampler of their mains. The food was delicious,but there were definitely some spicy items (larb duck and hot and spicy beef soup) that are not for the faint of heart. While the presentation was beautiful, it wasn't a practical setup being placed on an elevated platter and some of the samples were not easy to split, despite it being a shareable dish (soup, lettuce wrap, fried cumin chicken, sticky rice which came in a bag). We also had to ask for bowls for the soup (unless the soup was meant to be more of a sauce?). There were moments where I wondered if we were eating things the way they were meant to be. Overall though, the two platters were a good amount of food that could be split amongst four to five persons and the food was delicious and flavorful! The restaurant itself was spacious, well-decorated, and able to accommodate for our group of eleven persons. Drinks-wise, I quite liked their cocktail selection from their happy hour Jim Julep and one of my friends ordered their Lao old-fashioned, which they lit on fire and gave the old-fashioned a unique smoky flavor. Their happy hour also looks enticing! They apparently have happy hour Monday thru Saturday 5-7PM and all day Friday which includes a varied selection of their appetizers, platters, and drinks, including some of the items we tried. Would love to come back another time!

I came here for dinner and I knew prices would be expensive given the area, but I didn't realize it was THAT expensive. We got 6 pieces of chicken wings for $17. I ordered their Tom Yum soup and I sadly left feeling really hungry even though my total was ~$31. Although the food was very pricey, I thought their wings had delicious fried garlic on them! The tom yum soup was good, but I wished it was more than just 16oz for $15. I don't know the parking situation here since I took the bus, but it's downtown, so I'd imagine parking to be very difficult here. Service here was good, the server was very attentive and kept our waters full.

We arrived right at 5pm when they opened so we were seated immediately. Staff was friendly and polite. The restaurant is clean. Since it was happy hour we went with the shared platter. Really enjoyed the garlic chicken wings and calamari. The oysters weren't that great which is why I removed a star. They didn't taste as fresh as I would have expected. Also, maybe this is a personal preference, but the sauce for the oysters was very thin and didn't "stick" to them so it didn't provide much added flavor. We also ordered some noodles, so I would recommend them, the chicken and the calamari.

My friend and I came on a Tuesday night and the restaurant was full of what looked to be of corporate dinners. What a great option for a paid-for meal :) it's also got great ambiance for a fancy meal. Overall, the food was 10/10 for presentation. However, for the price, I would prefer to go to a Thai restaurant. But my friend also mentioned she's allergic to shrimp, yet everything in our meal still came with shrimp :/ Papaya Salad (5/10): we were recommended to order the Lao style, which was a bit too acidic for us, and we weren't a fan of having to wrap everything with the lettuce ourselves Red curry (6/10): it was pretty standard, other than it coming with a side of noodles and eggs Pineapple fried rice (8/10): this was pretty good.

First time trying authentic Laos cuisine and enjoyed it. Seems less sweet and a tad spicier than American Thai food which most isn't a bad thing.

Came here for Happy Hour to try their Taste of Laos happy hour platter - a delicious and affordable deal (especially for the area!). For $38 it comes with ten oysters + Garlic Wings + Crispy Calamari + Lao Sausage. Split between two people, with an added $4 side of sticky rice, this was a satisfying light dinner. We were seated right away just after they opened at 5pm on a Tuesday. Service was good, 4/5, not the friendliest but they worked fast and food was delivered quickly. I got the mango mania mocktail ($10), which was just okay with too much ice. Ironically the mocktails and zero proof drinks are more expensive than the selection of $7 happy hour cocktails. Please add a mocktail to the happy hour menu! We were happy with the Taste of Laos platter- surprisingly the Lao sausage was the highlight! I also liked the calamari. Oysters were a 4/5, mostly for being so affordable ($1.50 each even when ordering outside of the platter!), but taking off a star because I had a bad stomach after. I will stick with the cooked foods and try the Tod Tod Happy Tray next time. But the true highlight of our meal was dessert! The Khao Tom Mudd (5/5) was one of the best and tastiest desserts I've had in ages! And I definitely have a sweet tooth. Sweet coconut sticky rice & red bean in banana leaf with coconut ice cream in a young coconut shell. This is a must try!! Lovely ambiance with plenty of seating. Short walk to Montgomery Bart.

Stumbled upon Lao Table on one of the Downtown First Thursday nights and was pleasantly surprised. The food and drink menu is expansive. The atmosphere was bustling and vibrant. For mains we had the "S&P crispy pork belly" rice dish and the "pad mee lao prawns" noodle dish. Both portions were a generous size, cooked well, and packed with flavor. For dessert, we had the "khao tom mudd" which was all-things coconut in a young coconut shell. A must-try for coconut lovers. Overall a solid spot for Thai food if you're in the SOMA area.

We came here for a company offsite and they were able to seat a table of 20 people! The food here was absolutely wonderful, honestly one of my favorite Thai places in the Bay Area now. The watermelon salad, the beef yellow curry, and the tuna tartare were so delicious. The service was wonderful. They were able to take our order super quick and bring everything out super fast even though we literally had 20 people! Highly recommend

I can't believe how lucky I was to stumble upon Lao Table--it was absolutely incredible! From the moment we walked in, everything exceeded expectations. The food was so fresh, and the presentation was stunning. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor, and honestly, there's not a single thing I could complain about. Everything was just that good! We were celebrating a birthday, and to our surprise, the staff rang a bell, sang happy birthday, and even gifted us complimentary sticky rice. That thoughtful gesture made the experience so much more special. the ambience was so serene that I felt like I had been transported to another country. It was the perfect combination of relaxation and indulgence. I wouldn't even say I have a favorite dish because every bite was perfection. If you're looking for a place that delivers on taste, presentation, and unforgettable moments, Lao Table is it. Highly, highly recommend!

Wow... LaoTable is phenomenal. This was my first time trying Lao cuisine, let alone Thai fusion and it was great. We had the Happy Hour Platter which was probably the main star of the show, comprising of: - Garlic Chicken - Oysters - Lao Sausage & we had the Pad Mee Lao with Prawns. This was a spinoff on Pad Thai? I believe, with more spice and seasoning (not as sweet) We didn't get to try the drinks but we'll make sure to next time around. You can't beat the price $7 for cocktails! Ambiance is a good vibe, servers are attentive, and it's a nice spot to hang out after getting off work. I reccommend booking a reservation beforehand.

Went there for happy hour based on a review by Infatuation. There were 6 food items to choose from the HH menu, fries, chicken wings, calamari, oysters, jerky. Portions were very small - 4 pieces of chicken wings for $9, fries for $6. Oysters were not fresh. I ordered 6, had one, and almost threw up. Our server was nice but the server who seated us was very rude. We will never go back. If you are the store manager or owner reading this review, it was a female heavy set staff with short boy cut hair, dyed a light blond/purple color that made you lose me, my friend, and our friends and family as your customers.

Have been here before ordering other things but this time I got the duck pho and the emperor cocktail. The pho wasn't really pho, there was only a small bowl of soup provided, but it was still good. I would order something else though. The emperor cocktail was unlocked in a smoked enclosure and was really a nice experience to get. Drink was good and I'd be interested to try something else. I remembered their cocktails being good so I enjoyed going back. On the pricier side, but what isnt in SF!

This has been one of my staples in the area, but experience can be a bit hit or miss at times. On this particular visit, experience with the Pho Duck was far below expectations. On the menu, and website, its listed under Noodle Soups, with the description: Egg noodles, "Maple Leaf Farms" roasted duck breast, broiled egg, beansprouts, accompanied with clear broth. However this is a huge misnomer. Its a dry noodle dish with a side of soup on the side-- you gotta read carefully that it says __accompanied__ with clear broth. Noodles aren't even pho noodles but a thin chow mein noodle. We then got conflicting information from the server and guy who brought us the food whether you dip the noodles in the sauce or can pour the soup in the noodles and have it as a soon -- which doesn't even make sense, because its such little soup, that you really are just eating wet noodles at that point -- a huge departure from pho duck noodle soup that the menu would seem to indicate. At $27, this is way overpriced, and the "roasted duck breast", while having a good portion size, was overly dry and without flavor. Im a huge duck lover, and at least wanted to finish the duck, but I really couldn't bring myself to eating it. -- Manager said the soup is there to help pour over and add moisture -- but Im going to call it as it is -- Stay away from this dish. It's just bad. My friend wanted to provide friendly feedback to manager on the misrepresentation of this dish, but after all the corporate speak and excuses from the manager, I left very frustrated by my whole experience. Manager in the end comp us $8, which is a nice gesture, but I would have appreciated them to act on the feedback since manager mentioned this was a known customer issue. We also got the Khao Nar Ped (duck over rice), which was marginally better, but overall imo, the duck here is just poorly prepared. My friend got Ka-pow chicken, which look and tasted good -- and is one of my solid recommends at the place. Spicy eggplant is also solid here. For the area, this place can be a decent option -- good for corporate lunches, different style food (Northestern Thai food), and you can regularly see Thai people dining here as well. Price point is on the higher side, so expect lunch to set you back $28-40. If I would have ordered my favs here instead of experimenting with the duck, I could have landed with a good meal, but at an expensive price point, and given this place a 3.5-4 star review, but this was my first time back in a while, and was feeling adventurous.

pretty good but a lot of random filler items like lettuce, mung beans sprouts. the noodles were good though. definitely overpriced for th amount of food your getting and the service was not the best. the staff was cold and not very welcoming and friendly, seemed a little lost too lol

Our group arrived just as they stopped seating for the night. Having speedwalked over as fast as we could, the food did not disappoint!!! I still crave the duck curry with their sticky rice.

Wow! This restaurant was just what I didn't know I needed. We made a reservation for three to celebrate a birthday. We were seated right away and placed our drink and appetizer order shortly after sitting down. Our server walked us through the menu. We got a spicy fire drink, beer, and lemongrass hot tea. We shared the fresh spring rolls which we had tofu vegetarian style. After our appetizer, we had vegetable curry, pork skewers, and papaya salad. Amazing and really large portions of everything so we needed to pack it up for leftovers. The curry came with noodles and the skewers came with sticky rice. Things were spicy and fresh. We shared the lava cake with matcha ice cream and the server also brought the birthday girl Thai tea ice cream with a lit candle and sang happy birthday. They were so sweet!! Thank you for making this night wonderful. We will definitely return and try to make a happy hour.

The food here is so delicious. The crispy rice salad is so crispy and spicy I could eat three of them by myself. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. Service is warm and friendly.

So, we arrived for lunch on a Friday. It was not busy. The restaurant is beautiful. Our server Toto was very helpful and friendly. Very happy to see the non-alcoholic beverage choices. My husband had a Heineken Zero and I had a Sassy Berry zero proof drink. It was soooo good. It is a "gin" mocktail with pomegranate juice, collagen, lime and fresh mixed berries in it. It came with crushed ice and a cute round bowl glass and mint garnish. We started with the Happy Hour Taste of Laos Platter with raw oysters, garlic chicken wings, Lao sausage and crispy calamari. There were 10 raw oysters on ice with a sweet spicy red sauce and lots of lemon. Chicken Wings were crispy with lots of chopped garlic and chilis. The sausage came with sliced raw garlic, ginger and red onion which made a great bite. The calamari looked like fried onion rings. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, not chewy. The platter was perfect for 2 people. Each component was delicious. It was served on a large blue and white stemmed platter that sat high on the table. The Moo Nam Pla (Pork Belly) was delicious. There were bite sized pieces coated in a caramel sauce which made them slightly sweet and crispy. It came with a yummy sweet and sour sauce on the side with hot chilis. My husband made wraps with lettuce, fresh basil, ginger and mint. Nam Som, the Fermented Pork Chop came with grilled sticky rice which was a first for me. I thought it was potato at first. I loved it. There were 2 pieces of thin pork chops on top of the rice. They did have a slight sour taste but the meat was a little dry. It came with lettuce, fresh herbs, ginger and onion. The presentation was gorgeous. The food sat on a pretty blue ceramic plate which sat in a tall woven basket. The "Larm" Laotian Jungle Coconut Curry with Angus beef was delicious. The beef was tender. I loved the palm fruit. The texture was meaty. It was sweet and good. That was also a first for me. It came with jasmine rice, fresh herbs and ginger. This was my favorite. I loved the presentation. The curry came in a beautiful ceramic blue and white bowl with a lid. The rice was in a side bowl and then the other bowl was full of fresh herbs. Lovely. For dessert I had the Anchovy Sundae. It came with 5 scoops of yummy coconut ice cream. It was topped with caramel and crispy whole anchovies which added texture and salt. Not a fan of the fishy flavor but loved the saltiness. It sat on top of sweet sticky rice and a sweet brioche bun. It was delightful and a fun new experience. I drank a hot water with mint leaves. And my husband enjoyed an espresso. The presentation for all the food was beautiful. There were fresh orchids on every dish served. The restaurant has an alter with fresh food and beautiful flower arrangements. There were fresh flowers on every table. The lighting was soft and colorful. I would go back with a group and try more of the dishes like the Crying Tiger and the Sea Bass Claypot. Nice Happy Hour menu too. The prices were a bit higher than I would normally pay for that style of food but I do appreciate the creativity and uniqueness of the dishes.

This was my second time at Lao Table, like last time they managed to accommodate a larger group without heads up and the servers managed the group well. This time I tried the pork Skewers which came with a tamarind dipping sauce which I'd recommend to any fans of meat skewers.

Wow! Delicious flavors and TONS of fresh vegetables to eat with your food. We ordered the Garden Fish ($79) to share. Fried tilapia didn't have that much flesh and you gotta pick the bones out yourself! However they have us SO many pieces of lettuce to wrap with the fish!! Papaya salad did not disappoint. Chicken wings were crunchy, lao sausage was flavorful, and beef jerky was delicious! They supplied raw garlic slices and onions as well for the fresh wraps. Great food, would come back for happy hour Friday!

Lao Table was very accommodating especially during lunch time for a large group, table of 8, we didn't have any reservations but was able to get seated right away! Giving it 3 stars because the service was fairly good and quick since my coworkers and I were all on a time crunch. Unfortunately, the food was a hit or miss.. there were some really good items like the Lao table platter, Lao fried rice, fresh spring rolls, and the Thai tea. The ones that really stuck out in a bad way were the larb duck and the jerky from the platter bc they both were so chewy to the point it was so difficult to even eat. Highly recommend getting the Thai tea, super strong and tasty! Ambience here is nice and is great for large groups, perfect for team lunches or dinners.

White people asian food no flavor in anything. first red flag was they didn't offer chopsticks. Not worth price.

ig @mukbangyourmama lao table is a great place to dine at. they have a ton of different choices and the food here is consistent. definitely make a reservation if you're coming here since they usually have a crowd.

Really cool restaurant. The wait was not too long, you can definitely share some of the entrees. The papaya salad was amazing

Beautiful decor. Lao sausage is delicious & has right amount of spice! Street parking.

Huge thank you to the staff for accommodating my large party! A bunch of my coworkers flew in as they were from out of town (and state!) and I appreciated that LaoTable's menu was extensive and could accommodate a vegetarian preference. The menu may seem fusion based on the descriptions, but I found the flavors and spice level pretty spot on for some of the dishes I ordered. My coworkers really enjoyed their drinks, while I really enjoyed my Thai Tea that was served in a carafe. The Thai tea was not too sweet (best compliment ever, tbh) and had a strong Ceylon black tea taste, which I appreciate. I had the "Tum Marg Hoong" Papaya Salad and wow it was spicy! 10/10 would order again, as it was great to share with my immediate neighboring coworkers. We also tried the Khaw Kai noodles, fresh spring rolls, spicy eggplant, and spicy Thai basil chicken. Although I liked all of them, I'm partial to Chinese eggplant, so the spicy eggplant was a favorite and I'd reorder that one again. Our server was very attentive, and although my party over ordered (as expected since our eyes are larger than our stomachs!) the staff tried their best to help clear the plates or rearrange some of them.

Visited LaoTable during happy hour and had a good experience. Service was quick, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The cocktails were beautifully presented and tasted great. Overall, it's a solid spot for a well-priced happy hour. Looking forward to returning to try more from their regular menu!

There's typically "picture-delicious" and actually delicious foods, but LaoTable is one of the rarer restaurants that satisfyingly fulfills both - especially for southeast Asian cuisine. The interior of this restaurant is very nicely decorated, and despite a busy business lunch hour, the service was top notch. There wasn't a dish our table ordered that didn't make me want to try it after seeing it's presentation, and that's all considering reasonable prices in the SoMa area too! Also...the Thai tea...just look at it - it's beautiful