Laos in Town
Laotian restaurant · NoMa ·
Classic Lao dishes in an elevated dining room
Classic Lao dishes in an elevated dining room
"A South East Asian restaurant offering a diverse menu with rich flavors, making it a Bib Gourmand selection." - MICHELIN Guide
"The flavors and heat of Southeast Asian are on full display at this Northeast DC eatery. Though the menu spans much of the country, Laos’ menu—sporting a section devoted entirely to vegans—still manages to be original, offering ingredients that are rarely found in similar restaurants. It also promises—and delivers on—dishes marked “phet" (or spicy).Generous slices of sausage with savory herbs are served with crunchy green papaya, peanuts and fiery green chili; while the chef’s signature papaya salad arrives with bright green beans, Laos pork loaf and a mellow fermented fish sauce. Don’t miss the unique orm, a tender chicken-and-dill curry, imbued with Asian eggplant, cabbage, scallions and more green beans. An extensive cocktail list is an added bonus." - Michelin Inspector
"Laos in Town offers a menu that showcases Laotian food culture, with distinctive and flavorful dishes such as Pla Tong Na, a crispy rockfish with Lao herb dressing, and herbal sausage. The restaurant aims to let customers experience Laotian culture through food presentation and decor. The price range is $11-$35 per person, and the best time to visit is between 2-5 p.m. when it's calm and not crowded. Reservations are recommended during dinner rush hours." - Kevin Chau
"With their heat-packed dishes and $55 dinner menu, this Bib Gourmand is a must visit during Restaurant Week." - MICHELIN Guide
"This exciting new option for Lao food serves dishes like an extra spicy, crispy rice salad, herbal sausage, fried quail, and whole fish with a variety of dipping sauces. It has indoor and outdoor dining (reservations here), and takeout is available through the restaurants’ website. — Missy Frederick" - Tierney Plumb