Hot Cafe
5286 Riverdale Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30349
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Address :
5286 Riverdale Rd
Atlanta, GA, 30349 - Phone (770) 996-6544
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Kunnida C.
Absolutely love love this place. This is truly authentic Laotian and Thai cuisines. Everything we've ordered was right on point. It looks like a mom and pops type of atmosphere. So don't expect it to be looking like Tuk Tuk in Buckhead. I truly recommend their beef jerky, papaya salad, sausage, and larb. I just wish that their proportion was larger though.
(4)Christine F.
We went here based on the four star reviews on Yelp. True to its reputation, the place is a total hole in the wall place that makes you feel like you are about to walk in and order food poisoning. No worries, the place looks crappy but it's a true gem of a find in terms of authenticity. We ordered the pan fried noodles and Hot Cafe special fried rice. Pan fried noodles were a total disappointment. It was crispy dry noodles covered in gravy sauce. Too saucy and the noodles took forever to get uncrunchy. The fried rice was okay but nothing to go there special for. The hit for us were the fresh spring rolls. Worth a go but not stellar comparatively.
(3)Kae K.
Just landed and all the of us were hungry. I found this place on Yelp along other restaurants, but I chose this for the high rating. When we walked in, we were not site what's going on. The place doesn't look attractive at all. They also could use some remodeling on the outside. We statutes just because we're hungry. When we got our apps, the papaya salad, was amazing! We asked for medium spicy, but it was so pleasantly hot and spicy! And yet, I couldn't stop eating. It was so delicious that we ordered another one to go, among others. The Hot Café special fried rice was awesome! Pad see ew was also delicious. Beef Yum was also to die for! Tips on ordering papaya salad: instead of saying mills, medium, or spicy, tell the wait staff how many chili pepper you want in it. I'm warning you, one is quite spicy! In short: I'm really glad I found this place. Well definitely come back to this hole in the wall!
(5)Mike L.
The lao's sausage and papaya salad! Amazing! The place is in a sketchy area but don't let it fool you. I'll def be back soon.
(4)Gina X.
I myself would have never stopped at this hole-in-the-wall place. It just seems like you're setting yourself up for a horrible eating experience from the outside. Well, who am I kidding? The inside isn't great either, but the food will place you in heaven! Absolutely delicious! I am so grateful my friend pressured me into coming here. No regrets at all with any of my experience. Service and food are wonderful. It might not look like it but it's a must stop.
(5)Lee L.
I'm a believer in hole-in-the-walls! This place looks sketch, smells sketch, and at first I thought it was closed. But after coming in and sitting down, the food turned out to be delicious, satisfying, hot, and pretty quality. My table was a group of ten, it seems like they cook to-order max two plates at a time so it took over fifteen minutes for every one of us to have our food, but knowing it was made literally minutes before improved my feelings when the wait time collapsed. I heard rave reviews for the pho, se ew, and lo mein. Become a believer!
(5)Kim N.
This place is your typical hole in the wall restaurant. It's located in the gut of the ghetto and the waiter who knows us very well mentions how there are many break-ins in the store. It makes me pretty sad but seeing as how they're still willing to be open after all of that ,business MUST be good! And so is their food! Typical order: eggrolls, papaya salad Laos style, meatballs, chicken wings, lo mein seafood Definitely try the lo mein here it is one of my favorites! And the meatballs seem simple but it's a great appetizer. I love the food and service here! Sometimes they will have banh canh as a special, that is always a treat. Just ask the waiter!
(5)Tyler O.
Me and my pops come here whenever we have to go to the airport. It's the only place in Atlanta with authentic Laotian cuisine. If you disregard the sketchy area and bars on the window, you will truly be in for a splendid meal. I recommend the Papaya salad, the Larb Gai, and the Crispy Sausage. It can get spicy too which is what I love most about this place. I'm craving it now. I have to go eat something now...
(5)Seth R.
Great hole in the wall. Had the papaya salad, which is legitimately spicy, and the pad se ew, with truly five-star noodles. Fried rice is aromatic with full, rich flavors. Beef yum is a citrus delight. I think the Autobots eat here because there is definitely more than meets the eye.
(5)Tressy M.
Very pleased. I am all about service and it was top notch! The gentleman up from is awesome! I can't remember his name. Such a sweet guy! The food was in enormously large portions, which matched the prices. I ate my food over 3 days. It was better each time! I ordered my usual Tom ka Gai and Basil Rice! They beat out my usual spot in Old National Hwy
(5)Sam T.
Been coming here for years!!!! Great Laos food! Very authentic!!!! The papaya salad is amazing!!!! I always get it extra spicy. The fried rice and wings is a great combo w/ the papaya salad. The lard na beef is great too!!!! Me and my friends come atleast 1-2 a week
(5)Alex R.
This place has awesome food! I always enjoy eating here, but the facility looks kind of sketchy. If you don't mind eating in a place that looks like it would fail a health department inspection, and can focus on the food - this is the place for you. Despite how good the food is, your date won't be impressed with the lackluster strip mall location.
(4)Lina P.
One of the best coconut soups I ever had. Prices are percect but quality is exceptional. Don't let the outside look scare you. Go in and experience delicious, authentic meal. Thai tea is a highlight on a warm day. Will be back again.
(5)Khanica M.
Their food is authentic and good, sometimes. It is a little dirty in there. The prices have gone up. And sometimes The food isn't as fresh as I would like it to be. I guess it depends on the days you go. But all in all if your looking for some Laos Thai food on the Southside, this will do.
(3)Vanitha S.
Don't let looks deceive you! The other Yelpers are right--this is a hole-in-the-wall place in sketchy surroundings but hands down some of the best Thai and Laotian place that I have had in the Atlanta area. It is run by a sweet family-the best is the Mom. When we were in on NYE, she put a wig that looked like a mop on her son's head and they both were giggling-cute to see them so happy on NYE! The insides are a bit tired and creaky like the rest of the strip shopping center (worn carpets, waterlogged ceiling tiles in some places, and outdated furniture) but it's really truly ok because it's homey, cozy and some of the best food. The prices are reasonable and out of the 3 times I've been here it's been better and better. This is a great place to take friends who have a quick layover at the airport as it's less than a 5 min drive away. I highly recommend the bubble tea (they make it with coconut milk, yes!), the spring rolls, the basil chicken or tofu, the masaman curry, and the pad thai. I can't wait to try the spicy fish dish next!
(5)Paola J.
Loved this place! Food is very good. Had spring rolls (delish) with Pho and Pad See U and all were great. Place is a bit sketchy but clean and service is solid.
(5)Miss L.
Hole in the wall pl but the food is the BOOM!!! My fav papaya salad...so spicy burned my mouth but luv it lol. Long drive(45mins) from my place but is well worth it! ;)
(5)Shinna V.
If you ever want authentic Laos or Thai food, this is the place to go. I love getting papaya salad,Laos sausage,and etc there. It's always sooooo good.
(5)Suzanne W.
I love this place. Tastes just like home. Try the basics... lard na, pad thai, pad sa ew, larb, pho, papaya salad...things like that. Those are bomb. However, I do think that the spike in prices is really annoying...seeing as how for the amount I pay for a meal for two ($30ish-$40ish) is comparable to a waaay nicer restaurant. I definitely don't go there as much as I use to.
(4)Mem T.
Mostly everything is tasty here. But it is a hit and miss with the papaya salad. I moved away from Atlanta and can't wait to go back to eat here. Authentic Lao food at it's best in Atlanta. Try the fried chicken wings, papaya salad, pho, kow piek sein, and lard na.
(3)Ken G.
As Thai food goes, I would consider this place barely acceptable. The food was not bad per se, but it was really underwhelming. The fresh spring rolls: One had one small piece of shrimp, the other two pieces. Really? Im used to MUCH better than this. Chicken Pad Se Ew was not seasoned great, but it wasn't terrible. I left 50-60% of the food on the plate. I have found that when a restaurant "tries" to do Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, etc. they are usually not very good at any of them. This is definitely the case here.
(2)David H.
Very good food. Big portions. Fairly authentic. Friendly service. Easy safe walk from the Best Western. Very dirty. Down and out strip mall.
(3)Blaire B.
Is it the nicest restaurant? Not at all. But if you are looking for quality Thai/Laotian food this is a solid spot. The location is unfortunate; it is in a really sketchy looking strip mall in Riverdale, but the inside isn't as bad as some of these reviews make it out to be. The food is very good. We had beef lard na, pork larb (i.e. lettuce wraps), meatballs, and of course sticky rice. I have never had lard na before, and this was very good. You could tell the dumplings/noodles were homemade. It wasn't spicy at all. It kind of tastes like chicken and dumplings but with beef gravy, and I mean that in the best possible way. The pork larb was so delicious; probably the best lettuce wraps I have ever had). I would skip the meatballs. The flavor was very good, but it had a consistency like hot dogs that kind of freaked me out. Overall, if you are down this way, craving Thai, or want to try something new, give this place a shot.
(4)Beth D.
This place is ABSOLUTELY my favorite Thai place. It does look like a hole in the wall but it is the place tha all other Thai places and food is compared to in my world. I'm so lucky I happened upon this place the first day of my new job in the area back in 2008!
(5)Hiro T.
Upon entering the establishment, you may quickly question your decision to try this establishment. The place looks a little run down, but you will be quickly greeted by a very happy owner. The menu is pretty standard for a Thai restaurant with a few Vietnamese items as well. I went with the Pad Thai, which was delicious! The flavors were spot on and the is by far the best Pad Thai I've had in the Atlanta area. I was a little torn between the 3 and 4 star rating, but went with 4 due to the food. The restaurant itself is a little out of the way, and as mentioned the restaurant doesn't have the most inviting interior.
(4)Tiffany N.
This is my go to place for authentic Laos/Thai food. I love that it is a mom & pop restaurant which I whole heartily support. The place is old but all that it matters is the food. I usually order the chicken wings, papaya or cucumber salad, sticky rice, and/or sausage. There is only one person that takes the orders but I always think he does a fabulous job. A really nice guy. I guess it helps that I go there so much.
(5)Sidney E.
Years ago, I first ate at Hot Cafe following the recommendations of two women. Until today, much time has passed since my last visit, probably because I had a falling-out with those two women. Currently, said women and I are on friendlier terms, and I drive past Hot Cafe on a regular basis since being hired to work at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, so I decided to return to find out if the food is as good as I remember. Thankfully, it is. Hot Cafe is an inconspicuous restaurant immediately south of the airport that serves Laotian, Thai, and Chinese cuisine. It's a small eatery adorned with art, posters, and Buddhist statues that are typical of the orient. Hot Cafe seems to cater to both Americanized and Far East tastes, though more so to the latter. I always try to convince myself to order something other than pad thai when dining at a Thai restaurant, but it's common for me to ultimately stick with what I know and like. Notwithstanding, I've also tried their pan-fried noodles, which is also an excellent choice. Plus, they carry drinks such as soy milk, coconut juice, and bubble tea. For better or for worse, Hot Cafe reminds me of my own formative years of "indentured servitude" working at my parents' restaurant. It appears to be an understaffed family-operated business, which is apparent during busier times such as lunch hour. For example, during my last visit, one employee acted as server, cashier, and telephone operator. Furthermore, I suspect that only one cook was present because my wait time seemed to be inordinately long. Given that I was once on the other side of the kitchen door, I'm more patient and understanding of minor inconveniences such as prolonged wait times. Provided that you too can overlook minor gripes, you'll find that there's much to like about Hot Cafe.
(4)Lashunda H.
This place had a B in the inspection, it smelled awful (stank)and there was a baby roach in the menu. I ran out of there and sanitized my hands.
(1)Sandy M.
Best Thai/Laos Food in Metro Atlanta! Very friendly staff and service! Must order the Pad Thai the sauce is made from scratch not store bought. Everything else is delicious especially the chicken wings!!! This is by far one of my favorite place to eat! We always leave satisfied!!!
(5)Leighann C.
Yayyyyyy. I went here because I wanted pho and didnt feel like driving downtown. This place is better than DUA vietnamese pho which is my favorite in the city. Now I have a go to on the weekends. The beef and meatballs were tender and the broth was Amazing and so flavorful. It is a hole in the wall but its a great take out spot. I am looking forward to trying more dishes. The sprig rolls were also great. Also I loved the packaging of the Togo pho. They didn't put the noodles in the broth. They put every thing on the side which was great so by the time I got home the noodles didn't soak up all the broth.
(5)Kurt R.
The location might be a little rough around the edges and the interior might need a bit of a face lift, but the food was out of this world! We had Papaya Salad, Pad See Yew and Lard Na along with a generous portion of sticky rice. The unique way they serve the Papaya with cabbage and pork rind was both weird and delicious. If you are staying near the airport and want a great meal, chech this place out.
(4)Dee O.
I've pretty much given up on Thai fod in the ATL. This is my third bad experience and this was the worst of them. I was also pretty disappointed since most of the Yelp reviews were good. I flew into the ATL airport and wanted to try some Thai food before heading back to the backwards town I live in (it doesn't have a Thai restuarant). I looked on Yelp and thought I should try Hot Cafe since the reviews were decent (4 stars) and it wasn't far from the airport. The drive from the airport was relatively pain free but I knew I was in trouble when I approached the restuarant. It is in a quiet (almost abandoned looking) dirty strip mall. As soon as I pulled up, I grabbed my GPS and locked it up before anybody noticed I had one. A few jobless guys were standing in the parking lot and were staring at me as I walked into the restaurant. They were probably wondering who the unlucky soul was. Thankfully the restaurant was empty (that should have clued me in) around 5 PM and I found a window seat so that I could watch my car as I ate. I was seriously worried that someone would try to break into it. There was just one person there and she served as the waitress, cook and cashier. The restaurant was disgusting. When you walked in, the cashier area looked like a laundry facility. There were clothes hanging and clothes folded on the table. There were also a couple trays of eggs and a handful of tomatoes just hanging out. I'm not sure why I stayed after I saw that- I blame the Yelp reviews. I was sure the food would make up for it. I was wrong. Service was quick. The egg rolls were okay. Nothing to write home about. I decided to play it safe and get the Pad Thai. I mean, who messes up Pad Thai. Apparently Hot Cafe does. It looked and tasted nothing like Pad Thai. Just a bunch of soggy noddles with a side of rice. I was very close to vomiting while I made myself eat some of the food. So disgusting. On my way out, my lone server was in the kitchen eating a big bowl of rice. I almost lost my food there too seeing how disgusting the kitchen was. I raced out as soon as I paid my bill and ran to retrieve my car. The unmistaken smell of urine could be appreciated on my way out. That was such a disgusting experience. I don't know how this place got such good reviews. Thank you Columbia Missouri for giving me an amazing Thai experience. I don't think Atlanta can duplicate it (or come close) but I'll keep looking.
(1)Nathan C.
Trapped here for work, lost in desperation of authentic asian food. DIdn't expect much since Im not too fond of asian food anywhere but LA and NY. Coworker ordered pad thai chicken. Me the Pad see ew chicken. Place was alright for mom and pops. Coworker said his meal was better than what he had in thailand. Mine was AWESOME!!! May i recommend this for future customers!. i would say 4.5 starts cause it was not enough to fill me up but hey just rounding up to 5 stars.
(5)Rachel R.
I had a server at one of my favorite restaurants recommend me this place. I had been wanting to go for a while and am so glad that I did. I ordered spring rolls and tom yom shrimp soup. The soup is huge and comes with a big bowl of rice. It was seriously delicious. My girlfriend got pad thai beef and said it was the best pad thai she ever had. We left happy and full and thinking we will order less food next time. It's a total hole in the wall, but if you happen to be in Riverdale it's definitely worth it. I'm giving it four stars because it's dirty. This place needs a good scrub down, like the walls and everything.
(4)Jin M.
I've tried papaya salad, I've tried laab, I've tried sticky rice, and I've tried other authentic Thai/Laotian food from other sources, but I've never loved it, and I've never craved it afterwards. It was about a week ago, when I was introduced to Hot Cafe. It's located near the airport, so it's quite a ways from where I live. The restaurant was small and cozy, and we were the only customers (Granted, it was around 8pm, & they close a little early. I can't seem to remember whether they closed at 9 or 10pm). We ordered sticky rice, papaya salad, laab, Laotian sausage, dried Thai beef, and their popular noodle/beef/soupy dish (can't remember the name of it). Everything was freaking a-mazing, and I could not get enough of it. Their popular noodle/beef/soupy dish had deep flavors, perfectly seasoned, and wonderful. Papaya salad had the right amount of spice, laab was very tasty, sausage and the dried beef was perfect. Everything was a bit spicy, but it's perfect for me, because I LOVE spicy foods! Also, on all of the tables, there is a small bottle of spicy sauce, and I poured a little bit of the sauce on everything. Seriously, all of this is coming from a girl who have tried these dishes many times before and never loved it nor craved it. Thanks to Hot Cafe, I now love authentic Laotian/Thai food, and I am having severe cravings writing about this. So I'm going to stop writing because I'm starting to drool. My roommates are looking at me funny. It might be hard to find, but it's worth getting lost for a few hours. Well, as long as you find it in the end.
(5)Thi P.
If your looking for a 3..4..5 star restaurant, you will not find it here. Make a U-turn and hopefully you will find an authentic Thai/Loas cuisine Restaurant. I can tell you that it will be very hard for you to find one within a 10 miles radius (a good one). I did not mention Chinese since I've order them here before, and a food lover like me can taste the difference, and thumbs down for their Chinese but it's worth their try. Didn't give a five star since the place is not as clean but is where I go for some good HOT papaya salad, larb, chicken wings, and marinated beef. Been coming here for a very long time since it was just a few tables. Convenient to highways. Although the appearance is not as clean, I've never had any issues. Boss lady is the best when it comes to cooking my favorite authentic Loas dish! Looking forward to stop by again!
(4)Jack K.
Food was decent, but this place is so sketchy, and while eating a cockroach crawled past or table on the wall. Meal over right then.
(1)Stephen S.
I've searched for the essence of my childhood for years. Sticky rice, papaya salad, and Hmong sausage. My step mother spending the majority of the day preparing extravagant meals for everyone. Hot Cafe was a time machine. It was superb. Everything was beautiful and well done. From a person with deep Thai and Lao roots, this is the closest thing to home. Authenticity? Above all else. The only negative here is location. It's quite a drive to get there.
(5)Tru T.
I saw the reviews and decided to go here with friends. Worst food experience so far in ATL. BAD tasting Pho, Horrible Pad Thai. Felt cheaply made. Pai thai had a strong hint of ketchup. Pho was way too salty. Maybe the Laos food is better. But I am never coming back.
(1)Brent H.
I decided I needed to update my review since my original was pretty short considering how much I love this place. First off, yes, it serves pho and if you're on the south side it's a solid option for pho. It tastes great and there's a wide selection of additions you can put in that you sometimes don't see at other Vietnamese pho shops like peanuts and a few extra chili sauces. However, if you want pho I might recommend VN pho or Pho Dai Loi II which are both about 10 to 15 minutes away. What you come here for is the Lao food. Yeah, there's Chinese stuff on the menu but ignore it. The food here is basically just home cooking similar to what I've gotten at the houses of Lao friends. Here's a breakdown of some highlights of the menu. Appetizers: Sticky rice (Menu says "Glutinous Rice"): Get some. Even if you've never had it. Reach into the basket they give you, ball up some rice with your hand and use it like you'd use a biscuit to sop up gravy, sauces, or pinch off other foods like laab, papaya salad or pieces of chicken or sausage. The smallest size is enough for one person. Papaya salad: A spicy mix of mostly papaya, tomatoes and chilies served with some strips of cabbage and pork grinds that you can pair with it. You can add a bite of papaya salad to pretty much anything else on your table and it's going to be good. Meatballs: comes with a sweet sauce similar to what you usually would get with spring rolls at any other Vietnamese shop. Another good food to eat with your hands. Chicken: It's really just chicken wings like you'd get at most Chinese places but paired with sticky rice, papaya salad, or some Jaew Bong it's really awesome. Sausage: I think it's called fried sausage on the menu but it's a Lao sausage with a mostly sweet taste and a little bit of spice. Again, good with sticky rice. You know what, just assume everything is good with the sticky rice. Jaew Bong: It's not on the menu, you'll have to ask for it. It's a semi-spicy paste made from chilies, galangal and fish sauce. Sounds kind of gross to people not used to Asian foods but trust me, it's not gross at all. Good for pairing with a meat or rice. Make sure to specify you just want a little or you'll end up with a tupperware container full of it to take home for about 6 or 7 bucks. If that happens, don't worry, just take it home and enjoy it. Scoop it out and put it in a separate bowl so what's in the container doesn't spoil. From there use it on whatever. It tastes great spread on french bread. Or a pizza. Or a hot dog. Hell, anything really. Overall, if you come here I'd say always order the sticky rice and papaya salad off the appetizers and everyone at the table share it. Entrees: I pretty much have two standard entrees: Lard Na and Laab. They have Yum and a few other dishes but I haven't really tried most of them cause it's hard for me to pass up my first two choices. Lard Na is a mix of wide rice noodles, veggies, chicken, beef or pork and a thick gravy. The gravy is what makes this dish. You're definitely gonna want to have that sticky rice to soak it up. Laab is a meat salad. I know, that sounds kind of gross but keep reading. It's a meat of your choice (chicken, beef or pork) finely chopped and mixed with generous amounts of cilantro, lime, chilies, and I think some mint. If you don't like cilantro, you can pass this up. There's a lot of it in there. I personally love cilantro, so it's a good choice to me. Other than cilantro the lime is probably the most noticeable flavor along with some spice from the chilies but I didn't think it was overpowering. It's served alongside some lettuce leaves and cucumbers. Try taking a lettuce leaf and putting a small ball of sticky rice, a pinch of papaya salad, and a pinch of Laab. Maybe a drop of sriracha, jaew bong, or hoisin sauce. A quick note, I feel like if you're going to eat Lao food, you really need to eat with your hands. Save the fork and spoon for the messy stuff like noodles but for the most part you can just ball up some sticky rice and then pinch a bit of whatever other food you want to eat. As it was explained to me by a Lao friend (Doe I. who also reviewed this place), among Laos families and friends you typically eat with your hands as a sign of trust. Therefore a lot of the foods are chopped, minced, and served in portions that make it easy to pick up bits and pieces. Sure it can be a little messy but that's what napkins are for. And if you're that worried about germs from your fellow diners, why are you eating with them? For drinks, go with the Thai tea or some Vietnamese coffee. By the counter you can buy a few things like a basket for steaming sticky rice, the baskets for storing cooked sticky rice, some Thai energy drinks (Kratingdaeng, the drink Red Bull got it's formula from but without the carbonation), and tupperware containers of different sauces like Jaew Bong.
(5)Chris R.
For those of you looking for a high end thai restaurant that gives you "authentic" thai food then you're looking in the wrong place. First, the places where most people go to get Thai food, usually don't serve real Thai food. Second, this place has more of a specialty of home made Laos food, which is actually almost like Thai but with differences. This is as authentic as you can get it, don't expect to come here and get amazing chinese food, its a freaking Thai restaurant. Third, I will say you would have to get past the sanitary issue as it doesn't seem as clean as most restaurants and it is in a pretty bad neighborhood as well. But the awesome food makes up for it. Fourth, instead of trying random things on the menu, how bout asking them what they're specialty is and what they're good at making. You wouldn't get lasagna from a burger joint would you? Alright then. And last, pretty much everything on the first page is amazing, and most of the second too. Everything else is pretty much in the air because I always eat the same things. And for those of you who think Pad Thai is the center of our food, you're sadly mistaken. I'm full Laos(which is a lot like Thai), and have family in Thailand, and I've never had Pad Thai, until I went to a Thai restaurant in America. Its not what we eat normally. Try some Glutinous Rice(stick rice) and everything on the appetizer menu. Because thats how we eat. Sticky rice and a mix of a bunch of different plates in small portions. And if you don't have any friends that are from Laos/Thai/Vietnam/China/Korea/Japan/India or anywhere other than America and been to their house to eat their food, please don't insist that you know what "AUTHENTIC" is, until you do.
(5)Katie M.
All I have to say is - Masaman Curry with store bought freezer bag style boiled crinkle french fries as the potato. Seriously. Seriously? Let me repeat in case that did not sink in: Freezer bag. Crinkle French Fries. Boiled. In curry. The dish was also devoid of the traditional avocado and there were three cashews in the whole dish. I'm all for the hole in the wall type places, as they usually have some bomb food. Our group of six was not impressed...those that got the fry noodle dish thought it tasted like old raw ramen. The place was gross and run down, even for me. Overpriced for sure. I'll stick to Zab E Lee thank you very much!
(1)Chi Y.
Walked in around noon, one other person in there. We ordered papaya salad, beef laab, and combination pho, which was WAYYY overpriced. Food came out real quick. Papaya salad and laab were good and authentic. Pho was alright..nothing spectacular. At $14 it was definitely overpriced. This restaurant is not fancy or anything.. So if you're looking for good food and a fancy restaurant do not go here. If you're looking for chinese food i suggest you go to panda express because you won't find it here either. And don't judge the restaurant by the way the PAD THAI tastes like. Chances are you won't find authentic pad thai here in america. Almost every thai/lao restaurant i've been to has made pad thai differently.. So i stay away from pad thai and go for the more authentic dishes.
(4)Sophia H.
I don't know whats a good review when it comes to this restaurant. It was a bad experience. I thought that I could trust Yelp with all those 4-5 stars on this restaurant, but I was wrong. This restaurant was awful and dirty. The food was overly priced. I ordered roast duck, roast pork, fried rice, Tom Yum soup, and Lo mein. Roast duck wasn't like the Chinese roast crispy n succulent duck. It was instead like left over duck that was reheated and disgusting. The roast pork isn't what I expected either. Its the bbq pork that's usually in a banh mi poboy or Lo mein. They called that roast pork?? I was hoping for a Chinese style roast crunchy pork. The lomein wasn't good either. The Noodle was hard. Their Tom Yum soup was descent. It's just like another sweet and sour soup. Overall, their food gave me a bad stomach ache. Gross!!! They're lucky to get one star.
(1)Doe I.
Oh yeah...definitely try their PHO!!!
(4)Crystal K.
Papaya salad is very good and authentic. I recommend you to order it with crispy fried chicken and sticky rice. Pad Thai is also delicious. If you want to try decent Thai/Lao food, this place is IT.
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