South Area Market
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Good food good service good people❤️
great customer service and the best chicken larb ive had
South Area Market is in a small run-down strip mall sandwiched between two Asian Tax Services businesses (one open and the other closed down) and at first glance, you'd probably want to overlook and ignore it. How wrong you would be to do so as well! Walking in, the front half of the storefront is a small market and you have to walk to the back to order food.
What South Area Market lacks in visual appeal they make up for in authentic flavors, executed well! I was apprehensive...read full review
What South Area Market lacks in visual appeal they make up for in authentic flavors, executed well! I was apprehensive...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 10AM - 7PM |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 7PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10AM - 7PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 7PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 7PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 6:30PM |
South Area Market is a small, family-run shop that offers authentic and delicious Laos cuisine. It feels like a place that just feels like home. The restaurant serves mouthwatering dishes like crispy lao sausage, flavorful papaya salad, kao piek, larb, klang fen, and desserts like pandan jelly. Customers can customize the spice levels to suit their taste, whether they want it more spicy, sour, or bitter. The service is quick and friendly, with staff who are helpful and kind. The Lao sausage, made in-house, is considered one of the best items and is packed with flavor and texture. Many visitors love bringing their friends and family from out of town to enjoy the food. Despite parking being difficult when busy, the delicious food, friendly service, and family atmosphere make it worth visiting. The shop also offers groceries, and customers are encouraged to support this local business. It’s a hidden gem in Sacramento for those craving a flavor-filled adventure and a taste of authentic Laos food. Visitors often praise the place for its great people and engaging staff, and many say the food exceeds expectations. The dishes, especially the chicken and beef labb with a side of sticky rice, are highly recommended, and some describe the food as absolutely banging and beyond their expectations. The spot is also known for outstanding beef larb and papaya salad, both highly praised for their deliciousness. When visiting, customers can order at a counter located towards the back of the grocery store, with friendly employees ready to help with recommendations. The process is simple, and the food is prepared quickly, often in just 6-7 minutes. Many say the food is tender, flavorful, and better than expected, making it a true hidden gem worth visiting.