Laotian Restaurants near Alameda, CA

“Everything we’ve had here is so delicious!!! Our faves are the Tom Kha soup, BMV platter, Pad Kee Mao, Chicken Satay, and Mango sticky rice dessert…all so very yummy!!!“

“Great food and service. My earring came off during dinner and I didn’t discover that it was missing until I got home. I called the next day and they went out of their way to find my favorite Christmas earring.“

“Vientiane Café is a solid spot for flavorful Laotian cuisine. The dishes are fresh, well-seasoned, and generous in portion. The service is friendly, though it can be a bit slow during busy hours. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, making it a great choice for a relaxed meal with friends or family.“

“best ive ever had these are the chef personal family recipes he brought from his country to share with us in America absolutely delicious and very intimate you feel like you are being welcomed in someones home and eating at their table ... you can feel the love in the food its not just a job for the chef but his passion and you can absolutely taste it !!!! I highly recommend you try it“

“One of the better Nam Khao (Crispy Rice Salad) I've had that's crispy and fragrant with generous amount of Lao sausage while not being greasy.

The papaya salad was also a great balance of flavors and wasn't too salty or fishy with a nice spicy kick.“

“I order the pumpkin curry. It was delicious. I also ordered the Tom Ka chicken soup. It was too tart, the chicken over cooked. A disappointment for a soup I usually love“

“I eat Thai food once a week and this ranks among the best in the area...smaller, unassuming place but a very pleasant waitstaff and crazy good food...they also understood “mild” and adjusted all the dishes perfectly...we tried 5 items and all were good!“

“Food was fantastic! First time here and will definitely be back. My partner and I had the curry puffs, red curry, and slow cooked pork. Each dish was excellent. This was the most tender pork I’ve ever had and it paired so well with the spicy lime sauce. The drinks were fun too! Great service, highly recommend“

“This Thai/Lao spot is truly a hidden gem in the Industrial area of Hayward off Highway 92. Fortunately, it's right off the freeway at the Clawiter/Eden Landing and you can spot it along the freeway.

Offering Thai and Lao food with some sushi rolls but I'm here for the Thai/Lao food as I love Nam Khao which is Southeast Asian crispy rice salad (with Lao pork) with plenty of flavor and textures accompanied with peanuts, mint, cilantro and lettuce for wrapping.

Royal Lao does a good one with plenty of bold flavors and heat (I asked for medium). The only comment I have for this dish it wasn't crispy (and not due to take out) so no crunch to it at all...no worries...popped into the air fryer and perfect! 4/5

:: Chicken Larb - ground chicken, herbs like mint, lime and fish sauce and chili with some cucumber and salad. - Flavorful and yummy. 4/5

:: Pork skewer (4) - good and juicy but could've been charred a bit to render some of the fat and get some caramelization from the sugars. Accompanied by a tomato-based sauce 3.5/5

Service friendly and efficient. Spoke to the owner, Noi and she mentioned the place has been there a year. Great option for Thai/Lao in the area as not many unless you go to East Oakland (Champa!) and head to Stockton's Angel Cruz Park.

Highly recommend stopping by. Place has a few tables for dining (no table service) but set up for take out. Pricing in line with similar spots. I'll definitely return to try other items and for the Nem Khao! Thank you Noi!

Note: Best to call or place order online to minimize wait.“

“This place has been a staple for years. From the last time I was here until tonight… it hasn’t changed one bit. The quality and the service are on point and I just want to thank everyone here on this team and the ownership too. Cheers 🙏“

“I love the noodle soups here, especially Tom yum and Kao soy, and the stir fried dishes, especially Pad kee mao! I like the fact that they're not overly sweet and spicier than what I typically have at Thai restaurants in the Bay, which is great. I wish spice level can be higher, but my friend disagrees so could be just me.“

“Good food, friendly staff and large portions. Very accommodating for larger groups, we had 12 people in our party and called already, no problem. Green curry was excellent, some of the best I've ever had, the fresh thai basil made all the difference and somehow achieved the Thai favor without being over the tip spicy.“

“So chill. The food is so good I could cry. Kao Soy is my favorite, and they do it so right!! How cute is their lychee Thai tea?! Pumpkin Curry is delicious. “Stay with me” is playing. This spot hits in every direction!! It’s an oasis in Oakland.“