Vientiane Lao Thai Restaurant

C. Pine

Ordered takeout per the menu that I found online. When time to checkout the prices were 30% higher. I get inflation but this feels more like bait and switch. The crying tiger beef ($13.99 though the menu online was 7.99) had good flavor but very chewy low grade meat. The menu stated crab or shrimp papaya salad so I chose shrimp and they charged me an additional $1.04 on top of $10.99 even though the price online was $7.99. It was too pungent and not enough papaya. Why. The nam Khao was $7.99 online but I was charged $10.99. It was so bland. Served with ham not the traditional fermented pork sausage...so awful I took a few bites and that was enough. I mentioned the price difference to the cashier but she seemed too confused and I was too hungry. But that is over $11 overcharge. And she wanted a tip too! Owners please update your website/menu online you are violating pricing laws.

Shutterbug. Art

It's always a pleasure to dine here. I've had a chance to try many of the dishes here and the authenticity and quality of the Lao/Thai cuisine is excellent. The waitresses are always friendly and helpful even during busy days and this place is PACKED by lunch hour. Meal portions are typically larger than average as I've found a single dish can sometimes feed two. One thing to be aware of is food prep time can be a while as all orders are made fresh, but is well worth the wait 👌 take-out orders available in person and by phone

Diane Sun

Glad I tried this place. Plenty of delicious dishes for Southeastern Asian food lovers. Good portions and service too.

My Kristy Nong

This unpretentious small strip mall is just that. I didn't realize this is known to serve up the best authentic Lao and Thai food in the orange county area. The food is fresh, full of flavor and the wait is not long for service. We shared the fish cakes, spicy Lao style papaya salad, rad nah w/chicken, steak salad (nam tok), and a bowl of kapoon noodles with fish & intestine (my least favorite). I even bought a fried Ted pepper snack with sesame seeds. It's crunchy goodness. Stop by because it's good stuff!