Lao Esan Kitchen
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Customers' Favorites
- Pad Kee Mao Drunken Noodles
- Pad Kee Mao Chow Mein
12 - Thai Papaya Salad
- Laab Moo Pork Salad
- Crab Fried Rice
24 - Red Curry
Lao Esan Kitchen Reviews
80 ratings
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food is the delicious
Went to the little hole in wall. Wanted to try this spot on the way to the lake. We ordered a cashew nut chicken and rice, pad kee mao, and a chicken satay. The food was delicious. The cashew nut chicken and Pad kee mao were my favorite. I didn’t care for the chicken satay. We ordered everything at a medium spice level thinking it was going to be spicy. I would recommend just ordering it spicy if you love spicy food because medium level was not it. The atmosphere is nice for...read full review
Couldn't order a lot since im on my lunch break but very nice people and the food i had, nothing wrong with it.
Hours
| Monday | 10:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Thursday | 10:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Friday | 10:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Saturday | 10:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Sunday | 10:30AM - 8:30PM |
Lao Esan Kitchen is a small, cozy restaurant known for its authentic Lao and Thai dishes. Located in a shopping center in Lake Elsinore, it surprises visitors with its clean environment and flavorful food. The menu features popular items like curry (red, yellow, or green), pad kee mao, Lao esan fried rice, and mango sticky rice, all praised for their rich flavors. Many reviews highlight that the food is on par with more expensive, fancier restaurants, making it a hidden gem for those craving authentic cuisine without the high price.
The restaurant's dishes are often described as delicious, with some favorites including cashew nut chicken, pad kee mao, larb, crispy and spicy pork belly, and Thai papaya salad. Customers recommend adjusting the spice level, as the food can be quite spicy—medium spice is generally hot, so going mild or spicy is advised based on heat tolerance. Portions are generous, often enough to have leftovers.
Although primarily a take-out spot, dining in is a pleasant experience, especially for lunch or dinner. Service quality varies; while the staff is friendly and kind, some mention a lack of customer service during busy times. Overall, Lao Esan Kitchen offers tasty, authentic Lao and Thai dishes that satisfy cravings for flavorful, spicy food in a friendly, clean setting.