This is inside the New Haven food hall, there’s lots of available seating and is very bright and clean! I walked about 10-15 minutes for the food to be ready.The Lao BBQ Mix plate has a whole variety of all the meat available, so you get to try a little bit of everything. The chicken breast was sweet, tender, and juicy. The huge spare rib ripped off the bone so easily, my favorite protein here! The short rib was perfectly seasoned. And the sausage was amazing and filled with so much goodness!For the sides, you can choose steamed rice or sticky rice - or add fried rice for an extra dollar. For the salad, there’s a regular garden salad - or you can get papaya salad for an extra $10. I highly recommend getting the papaya salad if you’re sharing with friends or family. It’s my absolute favorite Asian salad!Parking: Lots of available parking in the New Haven food hall
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lao BBQ Mix Plate
Alex Yu
I wanted to try Kra Z Kai's upon a recommendation from NYT food critic Tejal Rao. It was one of those articles which spoke highly and fondly of a food you never had before. So off to Kra Z Kai. I've had the bbq mix plate twice and am trying the grilled steak today!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lao BBQ Mix Plate
Josh Hammock
I stop in here every couple weeks. I love the chicken with sticky rice. It’s sweet, golden, juicy and with the pepper it’s so good. The employees are nice too. Thanks for dinner Kra Z
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken Plate
Marvin Carlos
Bummed to see that my favorite bbq mix plate has gone up a $1 today..at $17.99 its already a pricey dish at inflation prices but now $18.99?! I might as well go to an all you can eat Korean BBQ spot for bit more .. talk about inflation to the extreme. Hopefully they take this feedback as a way to sell more for less not less for more cuz now I'm hesitant on coming back..had to think really hard about submitting my order on their site and that says something. That extra $1 increase just left a bad taste in my mouth even if the BBQ tastes so damn good..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Julie T.
Finding Laotian food is challenging, especially in certain areas. Having Kra Z Kai as a local choice is such a treat! And the food is amazing. What started as someone who enjoyed cooking and experimented with BBQ, evolved into someone with a dream and the courage to open up his own business. I always admire businesses where you can feel and experience the love the owner puts into it. Try it out if you're ever in the area! There's nothing like Laotian BBQ with some sticky rice.
Madeleine S.
Kra Z Kai's never fails to hit. I have said it once & I will say it again Kra Z Kai's has the best food in the area! The food is always hot & fresh & so flavorful! I order from here once a week & I don't see that slowing down anytime soon. 5/5 yummy yummy yummy!
Leo C.
Oh man the food here is 100%. We've tried Laotian sausages at various places, but this takes the cake. We always order extra so my wife has some for a late night snack. Nestled in a food court, it's open seating with a few high chairs. Kind of like a mix between a small food court / packing house. I recommend taking food to go, and eat at home. So you can easily wash hands after eating. There are restrooms, but they're on the side of the building. We've had all the dishes here, including all the spicy sauces. And they are all good. Very BBQ style Laotian food. Choose the sticky rice too. You eat it with your hand and stuff it into your mouth. It goes really well with the meat dishes. They can take phone orders, but you'll have to provide your CC info over the phone.
Tani A
Always the best! Short ribs, all the sauces are our fav!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John McGhee
Good food. Simple ingredients. The fried rice could have been better. It was mushy instead of fried loose rice. Perhaps they make big batches and then store it in a warmer and it makes it humid.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Side Sausage
Michelle L.
Bomb bomb bomb. I don't know what else to tell you but that you have to try this place ! The bbq was sooo delicious. So flavorful ! And the papaya salad had just the right amount of fish sauce and crunch ! (Sometimes som papaya salads are too fish saucey) . I can not wait to come back here to try the other meats !
Yes. Just go ahead and try it. You will not be disappointed... probably... Enjoyed the food here, and the Thai Iced Tea
Melissa W.
OMG I have been sleeping on this delicious barbecue and I'm so glad I got to try it recently. I had their mini beef short ribs bowl for lunch and I would say to get this if you want a light lunch. If you're hungry or eat more, I would go for their regular sized meal. It did take a while for us to get our food but the cashier was super helpful and friendly and the food was worth the wait. The short ribs were seasoned and flavored so perfectly. Check in on Yelp for a free Lao iced tea. Since I can't have dairy, I got the coconut juice instead and it was refreshing on a hot summer day
Vera L.
The place is located inside Rodeo X, plenty of spacious parking. I believe it's my first time trying Laotian food and I'm glad I tried it here. I bought a mix combo plate with the fried rice substitute and ate it at the bar inside the building. In comparison to Thai food, it seem a bit sweeter but all the meat was delicious. The sausage was flavorful and juicy, reminded me of fillings inside a dumpling. Bbq chicken, ribs were all really good with the meat falling off the bones. Was a pretty big plate, I had to take it home to eat as leftovers.
Marlene Reyes
So far, it's the best BBQ I've ever had. Everything on the plate is delicious.They used to be in Corona, and every time I came to visit, I would stop there. But they closed and I was broken hearted. They are now in Ontario! The sausage is a little spicier now but still so very good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lao BBQ Mix Plate
Sabrina S.
As someone who has grown up eating Laotian food, this place is LEGIT. Came to pick up one order of each plate they had on the menu with a side order of jaewbong. Forgot to get their papaya salad but you can't go wrong with ANY of the plates. I'd recommend the mixed option though so you can get a little taste of their top picks. Get the sticky rice! I loved how it was wrapped in a plastic sandwich bag and enclosed in aluminum foil. Even after a night, the leftovers were still soft and delicious! I've had several different jaewbong in my life, this one hits close to home. 5/5 would recommend. Also the plates come with a side salad and the peppers are hella spicy.
This is inside the New Haven food hall, there’s lots of available seating and is very bright and clean! I walked about 10-15 minutes for the food to be ready.The Lao BBQ Mix plate has a whole variety of all the meat available, so you get to try a little bit of everything. The chicken breast was sweet, tender, and juicy. The huge spare rib ripped off the bone so easily, my favorite protein here! The short rib was perfectly seasoned. And the sausage was amazing and filled with so much goodness!For the sides, you can choose steamed rice or sticky rice - or add fried rice for an extra dollar. For the salad, there’s a regular garden salad - or you can get papaya salad for an extra $10. I highly recommend getting the papaya salad if you’re sharing with friends or family. It’s my absolute favorite Asian salad!Parking: Lots of available parking in the New Haven food hall
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lao BBQ Mix Plate
I wanted to try Kra Z Kai's upon a recommendation from NYT food critic Tejal Rao. It was one of those articles which spoke highly and fondly of a food you never had before. So off to Kra Z Kai. I've had the bbq mix plate twice and am trying the grilled steak today!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lao BBQ Mix Plate
I stop in here every couple weeks. I love the chicken with sticky rice. It’s sweet, golden, juicy and with the pepper it’s so good. The employees are nice too. Thanks for dinner Kra Z
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken Plate
Bummed to see that my favorite bbq mix plate has gone up a $1 today..at $17.99 its already a pricey dish at inflation prices but now $18.99?! I might as well go to an all you can eat Korean BBQ spot for bit more .. talk about inflation to the extreme. Hopefully they take this feedback as a way to sell more for less not less for more cuz now I'm hesitant on coming back..had to think really hard about submitting my order on their site and that says something. That extra $1 increase just left a bad taste in my mouth even if the BBQ tastes so damn good..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Finding Laotian food is challenging, especially in certain areas. Having Kra Z Kai as a local choice is such a treat! And the food is amazing. What started as someone who enjoyed cooking and experimented with BBQ, evolved into someone with a dream and the courage to open up his own business. I always admire businesses where you can feel and experience the love the owner puts into it. Try it out if you're ever in the area! There's nothing like Laotian BBQ with some sticky rice.
Kra Z Kai's never fails to hit. I have said it once & I will say it again Kra Z Kai's has the best food in the area! The food is always hot & fresh & so flavorful! I order from here once a week & I don't see that slowing down anytime soon. 5/5 yummy yummy yummy!
Oh man the food here is 100%. We've tried Laotian sausages at various places, but this takes the cake. We always order extra so my wife has some for a late night snack. Nestled in a food court, it's open seating with a few high chairs. Kind of like a mix between a small food court / packing house. I recommend taking food to go, and eat at home. So you can easily wash hands after eating. There are restrooms, but they're on the side of the building. We've had all the dishes here, including all the spicy sauces. And they are all good. Very BBQ style Laotian food. Choose the sticky rice too. You eat it with your hand and stuff it into your mouth. It goes really well with the meat dishes. They can take phone orders, but you'll have to provide your CC info over the phone.
Always the best! Short ribs, all the sauces are our fav!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food. Simple ingredients. The fried rice could have been better. It was mushy instead of fried loose rice. Perhaps they make big batches and then store it in a warmer and it makes it humid.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Side Sausage
Bomb bomb bomb. I don't know what else to tell you but that you have to try this place ! The bbq was sooo delicious. So flavorful ! And the papaya salad had just the right amount of fish sauce and crunch ! (Sometimes som papaya salads are too fish saucey) . I can not wait to come back here to try the other meats !
Restaurantji Recommends
Yes. Just go ahead and try it. You will not be disappointed... probably... Enjoyed the food here, and the Thai Iced Tea
OMG I have been sleeping on this delicious barbecue and I'm so glad I got to try it recently. I had their mini beef short ribs bowl for lunch and I would say to get this if you want a light lunch. If you're hungry or eat more, I would go for their regular sized meal. It did take a while for us to get our food but the cashier was super helpful and friendly and the food was worth the wait. The short ribs were seasoned and flavored so perfectly. Check in on Yelp for a free Lao iced tea. Since I can't have dairy, I got the coconut juice instead and it was refreshing on a hot summer day
The place is located inside Rodeo X, plenty of spacious parking. I believe it's my first time trying Laotian food and I'm glad I tried it here. I bought a mix combo plate with the fried rice substitute and ate it at the bar inside the building. In comparison to Thai food, it seem a bit sweeter but all the meat was delicious. The sausage was flavorful and juicy, reminded me of fillings inside a dumpling. Bbq chicken, ribs were all really good with the meat falling off the bones. Was a pretty big plate, I had to take it home to eat as leftovers.
So far, it's the best BBQ I've ever had. Everything on the plate is delicious.They used to be in Corona, and every time I came to visit, I would stop there. But they closed and I was broken hearted. They are now in Ontario! The sausage is a little spicier now but still so very good!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lao BBQ Mix Plate
As someone who has grown up eating Laotian food, this place is LEGIT. Came to pick up one order of each plate they had on the menu with a side order of jaewbong. Forgot to get their papaya salad but you can't go wrong with ANY of the plates. I'd recommend the mixed option though so you can get a little taste of their top picks. Get the sticky rice! I loved how it was wrapped in a plastic sandwich bag and enclosed in aluminum foil. Even after a night, the leftovers were still soft and delicious! I've had several different jaewbong in my life, this one hits close to home. 5/5 would recommend. Also the plates come with a side salad and the peppers are hella spicy.