Laotian Restaurants in San Diego, CA

“I went there to eat with a coworker for lunch earlier today. It was my very first time having been there. I was recommended by a couple of my friends. The restaurant was pretty spacious and the staff were very friendly. I ordered the laab seen (ລາບຊີ້ນ) a Lao minced beef salad and the tom khueng nai (ຕົ້ມເຄື່ອງໃນ) a Lao beef innards soup with some sticky rice. Lunch was delicious. I will definitely be going back there again. I will be bringing my mom. She was actually the person that had brought up this place to me before as well. See you again in the near future.“

“By far the Best Thai food in San Diego !! don't miss out.“

“We are visiting from TX and stopped to meet a family friend and he introduced us to Harborside. We had a number of dishes and everything was great and just like home cooking. Food was fresh, hot, flavorful and service was amazing! This Lao restaurant is authentic!“

“I discovered this restaurant through a colleague in the culinary field, and her recommendation regarding this discreet Laotian establishment was indeed accurate.

According to the proprietor, this restaurant has been in operation for 35 years. I was very pleased to learn about this establishment and finally had the opportunity to experience its offerings.

During my visit, I sampled three distinct food items and a generous serving of Thai iced tea.

The Laotian sausage was exceptionally well-prepared. Its tender and juicy consistency is noteworthy, and it is prepared in-house by the owner. The use of chopped, rather than ground, meat provides a distinctive textural element that enhances the culinary experience. The freshness of the ingredients is evident in every bite.

The crispy pork belly was also commendable. It featured thinly sliced pork belly, lightly floured and expertly deep-fried, which paired excellently with plain jasmine rice.

The Lad Na with chicken is a signature dish of the establishment. It is characterized by its comforting and mild flavor profile, along with the distinct char imparted by stir-frying the noodles. The dish is accompanied by additional condiments such as vinegar, sugar, or chili to customize the taste.

I am eager to return and explore other menu items, including the beef jerky and various soup selections.“

“What an unbelievable experience at Mekong Cuisine Lao and Thai. We loved the Khao Peak Sen, especially their homemade rice noodle, tender chicken and their secret broth. Their wallpaper decor was so appropriate, made me feel as if I were in Southeast Asia. We even met the owner Stella, whose charismatic personality is reflected in her restaurant. The restaurant is very popular, so be sure you get there early.
Can’t wait to come back. 😊“

“Everything at so saap is good! Papaya salad, laap was awesome! I visited twice in a week as I live in another state. I will be back one day.“

“Amazing food! The Rockfish was the most amazing dish I have had since moving to SD.“

“This was quite a treat. I had the Lao pork sausage and the chicken drunken noodle. The sausage is good by itself but dont sleep on the sauce. Thats the real star of the show. Drunken noodles were good. But I wish I had asked them to make it spicy. Other than that the service was pleasant. Would definitely come back when im in the area“

“Everything at so saap is good! Papaya salad, laap was awesome! I visited twice in a week as I live in another state. I will be back one day.“

“I loved their lao papaya salad! Only thing was at spicy level 10, I tasted no spice. I guess this is a ME problem. I eat too much spicy! Their lao sausages are also so good!

Service was fantastic and its nice and quiet here. I would definitely come again for lao food.“