Lat14 Asian Eatery
Southeast Asian restaurant · Medicine Lake ·
Southeast Asian cuisine, basil wings, duck ramen, fried rice
Southeast Asian cuisine, basil wings, duck ramen, fried rice
"Chef Ann Ahmed’s Golden Valley restaurant draws from the cuisines of countries that fall along the 14th parallel north, including Thailand, Laos, and the Philippines. Dishes are boldly flavored and thoughtfully presented, with edible flower garnishes and elegant plating. The basil wings have a devoted following, and entree standouts include bacon pineapple fried rice, braised duck ramen, and a tempura-fried whole snapper, among others." - Stacy Brooks
"Opened 13 years after Lemongrass in Golden Valley, Lat14 dug deeper into lesser-known Southeast Asian staples — including Jaew Bong, a fried rice made with red chie paste, pork floss and shallots; jackfruit curry; and Lumpia, a Filipino pork egg roll — and marked a pivotal moment when her family began to fully accept the restaurants as a legitimate career, changing the dialogue around success in their community." - Eater
"I've admired Lat14's notable transformation of a Perkins into a modern, elegant restaurant that serves food inspired by regions around the 14th latitude; the redesign by Shea helped turn it into a stylish spot that has earned a loyal following." - Joy Summers
"A Southeast Asian restaurant in Golden Valley, Lat 14 scaled back showy service—batched drinks and the loss of extravagant garnishes—and leaned heavily into staff safety and mental health under beverage director Trish Gavin (who holds a microbiology degree); the restaurant added an Employee Assistance Program through Serving Those Serving, erected a large event tent for space, and enforced mask and host protections, even turning away a patron in a Confederate flag shirt." - Joy Summers
"Last week I saw Ann Ahmed’s award winning Thai beauty in Golden Valley, Lat14, begin serving curbside." - Joy Summers