I really wanted to like this place. This post is for the unprofessional and rude service received. Been here a couple of times and the experiences were positive. This time we walked in around 4:30 pm. It wasn't busy and wasn't even greeted with a hello. A heavy set waitress just gave us the most stinkiest and unwelcoming look and asked if we had reservation, to which we replied "no". She then lead us to a 2 person table but we asked politely if we could dine on a 4 person table since we'll be ordering a lot of food. There was 6 to 7 unoccupied 4 ppl tables. She gave us a nonverbal expression of "you're a difficult customer" and that she's gonna have the mgr deal with us. Mgr walks over with an also unwelcoming expression, no hello or how can i help you but more like a what's the problem? She told us flat out these tables were all reserved and cannot give to us. Understood and accepted it gracefully We just ordered 2 dish when we wanted to order 5, as we were tourists in town wanted to try other dishes on menu. An hour went by and now it's about 5:30 ish. A little busier but there were still unoccupied 4 tables for 4. Mind you there are more empty tables on the other side by the bar. When we finally left at around 6, the tables were still empty. Reservations? I don't think so. Is it because we're Asians? The mgr was apparently very polite and welcoming to the non-Asian customers. The waiters that actually served us were professional and nice. I think the waiters should be promoted and that the mgr lady demoted. That heavyset waitress needs to readjust her attitude and learn customer service skills. If you're reading this: You should know this already but i like to remind you In the restaurant industry, it's not always about the food quality because the hospitality is just as important. 2 stars for your lack of hospitality. You lost some customers but of course, you won't care as we're not your only customers.
İbrahim D.
Nice place. Nice food, good service quality. They have variety of Thai food and couple options for protein including vegetarian option. Overall I was happy with this place.
Susan L.
Friday after work, I passed by this place and decided to check it out. The restaurant environment is Thai-style, giving me a peaceful and cozy feeling. I ordered basil chicken and a Lao orange drink. The basil chicken dish is very delicious, a bit of spicy though. The waitress is very pleasant and warm. I noted most customers are young. But I love it as a middle age woman
Saphace A.
Delicious food here! They have a mix of Northern Thai food and Laotian food. It was right by our hotel so we made a reservation in case it was busy. On a Friday night, there were a lot of big groups! A handful of tables open. They were busy! On Fridays, happy hour is all day, so we wanted to try some of their deals! I tried a tom yum beer while my sister got 805, another Thai beer. Light and not heavy at all! For food, we shared tom yum fries, a sausage, and a noodle dish that reminded me of pad kee mao but with a sweet sauce on the side. We were full! I would come back to try the food as I noticed some folks ordered a large platter that was shareable. It was something in the Laotian section of the menu. Overall, it was a good time! Food comes out fast and the staff is friendly. It's loud here, but it's a nice space to sit and chat a while.
Sayana
This gorgeous and very clean place is a lunchtime gem! The food was amazing – super flavorful, with options for everyone. My vegan friend was happy with their selections too. Service was on point too, with our meals arriving quickly. They even have a full bar for those interested. Just a heads up that gratuity is already included in the check, so factor that in when paying. I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time, especially for lunch, because they get quite busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sayana S.
This gorgeous and very clean place is a lunchtime gem! The food was amazing - super flavorful, with options for everyone. My vegan friend was happy with their selections too. Service was on point too, with our meals arriving quickly. They even have a full bar for those interested. Just a heads up that gratuity is already included in the check, so factor that in when paying. I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time, especially for lunch, because they get quite busy.
Aaronray Antonio
I have been here twice now and the food and drinks do not disappoint. May need a reservation since too many people come here after work!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lao Table Platter
Robert M.
Ambiance was good but not great Food was excellent Service was good The plating was very colorful No complaints Overall grade a B+ Felt a little rushed but the place was packed so sort of get it Will definitely will give another go
Xiao G.
I used to love LaoTable and had a lot of work dinners there. The food and service were awesome before pandemic. It was also one of the few restaurants that reopened during pandemic. However, after pandemic, the price went up a lot, which I can still understand, but the servers there are now rude, impatient and unprofessional. The food quality went down much as well. If you travel here for business and look for a dinner, be aware!
Ramy A.
Absolutely delicious! Everything was incredible! I highly recommend starting with the fried octopus for an appetizer, followed by the turmeric chicken, and finishing with the green curry beef short ribs! This was my first time indulging in Laotian food, and it will certainly not be my last.
I was recently on a business trip to San Francisco, so I had the chance to return to the Lao Table, which we had visited a couple of times on our trip there last year.It’s a small, unassuming exterior which doesn’t do the place justice.We started with the Tod Tod Platter, which was a selection of appetizers on one plate, for the table. This included really tasty Pork Belly, Calamari, Garlic Chicken Wings, Beef and Tom Yum Fries. It really is a great, varied, and yummy dish for your table to share.I went with my go-to dish, which is the Spicy Thai Basil Chicken. It’s a jasmine rice-based dish, with diced chicken, bell peppers, chili sauce and a cucumber consommé, topped with a fried egg, which compliments the spiciness of the dish. It’s so nice, I ate this 3 times in one week….and I don’t regret it for a moment.On my second visit, I finished off my main course with the Khao Tom Mudd desert. This is coconut ice-cream, served in a young coconut alongside some great sticky red bean rice, wrapped in a banana leaf (which keeps the rice nice and warm for eating). The mix of sweet, raw coconut and sticky rice is a treat.This was all washed down with some hot green tea.In total, I’ve been here about 6 times over the last couple of years.The place is kept super clean, the staff are very observant and quick to help you out in any way they can. They’re also very efficient at recycling tables when you’re done, or when you’re waiting to be seated, which shows you how well-drilled they are.Their prices are good for the area, and they have a really wide selection of meals to choose from.I can’t recommend this place enough if you’re visiting the center of downtown San Francisco.Give these guys a visit.You won’t regret it.
Red curry here. Amazing! Would go back. Food came out so fast it kind of freaked me out ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leona Zhou
Who says it’s not delicious? May I ask? It was so delicious…Who said it wasn’t delicious? I ask you, it was so delicious…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haydn D.
I was recently on a business trip to San Francisco, so I had the chance to return to the Lao Table, which we had visited a couple of times on our trip there last year. It's a small, unassuming exterior which doesn't do the place justice. We started with the Tod Tod Platter, which was a selection of appetizers on one plate, for the table. This included really tasty Pork Belly, Calamari, Garlic Chicken Wings, Beef and Tom Yum Fries. It really is a great, varied, and yummy dish for your table to share. I went with my go-to dish, which is the Spicy Thai Basil Chicken. It's a jasmine rice-based dish, with diced chicken, bell peppers, chili sauce and a cucumber consommé, topped with a fried egg, which compliments the spiciness of the dish. It's so nice, I ate this 3 times in one week....and I don't regret it for a moment. On my second visit, I finished off my main course with the Khao Tom Mudd desert. This is coconut ice-cream, served in a young coconut alongside some great sticky red bean rice, wrapped in a banana leaf (which keeps the rice nice and warm for eating). The mix of sweet, raw coconut and stick rice is a treat. This was all washed down with some hot green tea. In total, I've been here about 6 times over the last couple of years. The place is kept super clean, the staff are very observant and quick to help you out in any way they can. They're also very efficient at recycling tables when you're done, or when you're waiting to be seated, which shows you how well-drilled they are. Their prices are good for the area, and they have a really wide selection of meals to choose from. I can't recommend this place enough if you're visiting the center of downtown San Francisco. Give these guys a visit. You won't regret it.
I really wanted to like this place. This post is for the unprofessional and rude service received. Been here a couple of times and the experiences were positive. This time we walked in around 4:30 pm. It wasn't busy and wasn't even greeted with a hello. A heavy set waitress just gave us the most stinkiest and unwelcoming look and asked if we had reservation, to which we replied "no". She then lead us to a 2 person table but we asked politely if we could dine on a 4 person table since we'll be ordering a lot of food. There was 6 to 7 unoccupied 4 ppl tables. She gave us a nonverbal expression of "you're a difficult customer" and that she's gonna have the mgr deal with us. Mgr walks over with an also unwelcoming expression, no hello or how can i help you but more like a what's the problem? She told us flat out these tables were all reserved and cannot give to us. Understood and accepted it gracefully We just ordered 2 dish when we wanted to order 5, as we were tourists in town wanted to try other dishes on menu. An hour went by and now it's about 5:30 ish. A little busier but there were still unoccupied 4 tables for 4. Mind you there are more empty tables on the other side by the bar. When we finally left at around 6, the tables were still empty. Reservations? I don't think so. Is it because we're Asians? The mgr was apparently very polite and welcoming to the non-Asian customers. The waiters that actually served us were professional and nice. I think the waiters should be promoted and that the mgr lady demoted. That heavyset waitress needs to readjust her attitude and learn customer service skills. If you're reading this: You should know this already but i like to remind you In the restaurant industry, it's not always about the food quality because the hospitality is just as important. 2 stars for your lack of hospitality. You lost some customers but of course, you won't care as we're not your only customers.
Nice place. Nice food, good service quality. They have variety of Thai food and couple options for protein including vegetarian option. Overall I was happy with this place.
Friday after work, I passed by this place and decided to check it out. The restaurant environment is Thai-style, giving me a peaceful and cozy feeling. I ordered basil chicken and a Lao orange drink. The basil chicken dish is very delicious, a bit of spicy though. The waitress is very pleasant and warm. I noted most customers are young. But I love it as a middle age woman
Delicious food here! They have a mix of Northern Thai food and Laotian food. It was right by our hotel so we made a reservation in case it was busy. On a Friday night, there were a lot of big groups! A handful of tables open. They were busy! On Fridays, happy hour is all day, so we wanted to try some of their deals! I tried a tom yum beer while my sister got 805, another Thai beer. Light and not heavy at all! For food, we shared tom yum fries, a sausage, and a noodle dish that reminded me of pad kee mao but with a sweet sauce on the side. We were full! I would come back to try the food as I noticed some folks ordered a large platter that was shareable. It was something in the Laotian section of the menu. Overall, it was a good time! Food comes out fast and the staff is friendly. It's loud here, but it's a nice space to sit and chat a while.
This gorgeous and very clean place is a lunchtime gem! The food was amazing – super flavorful, with options for everyone. My vegan friend was happy with their selections too. Service was on point too, with our meals arriving quickly. They even have a full bar for those interested. Just a heads up that gratuity is already included in the check, so factor that in when paying. I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time, especially for lunch, because they get quite busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This gorgeous and very clean place is a lunchtime gem! The food was amazing - super flavorful, with options for everyone. My vegan friend was happy with their selections too. Service was on point too, with our meals arriving quickly. They even have a full bar for those interested. Just a heads up that gratuity is already included in the check, so factor that in when paying. I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time, especially for lunch, because they get quite busy.
I have been here twice now and the food and drinks do not disappoint. May need a reservation since too many people come here after work!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lao Table Platter
Ambiance was good but not great Food was excellent Service was good The plating was very colorful No complaints Overall grade a B+ Felt a little rushed but the place was packed so sort of get it Will definitely will give another go
I used to love LaoTable and had a lot of work dinners there. The food and service were awesome before pandemic. It was also one of the few restaurants that reopened during pandemic. However, after pandemic, the price went up a lot, which I can still understand, but the servers there are now rude, impatient and unprofessional. The food quality went down much as well. If you travel here for business and look for a dinner, be aware!
Absolutely delicious! Everything was incredible! I highly recommend starting with the fried octopus for an appetizer, followed by the turmeric chicken, and finishing with the green curry beef short ribs! This was my first time indulging in Laotian food, and it will certainly not be my last.
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service so bad
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I was recently on a business trip to San Francisco, so I had the chance to return to the Lao Table, which we had visited a couple of times on our trip there last year.It’s a small, unassuming exterior which doesn’t do the place justice.We started with the Tod Tod Platter, which was a selection of appetizers on one plate, for the table. This included really tasty Pork Belly, Calamari, Garlic Chicken Wings, Beef and Tom Yum Fries. It really is a great, varied, and yummy dish for your table to share.I went with my go-to dish, which is the Spicy Thai Basil Chicken. It’s a jasmine rice-based dish, with diced chicken, bell peppers, chili sauce and a cucumber consommé, topped with a fried egg, which compliments the spiciness of the dish. It’s so nice, I ate this 3 times in one week….and I don’t regret it for a moment.On my second visit, I finished off my main course with the Khao Tom Mudd desert. This is coconut ice-cream, served in a young coconut alongside some great sticky red bean rice, wrapped in a banana leaf (which keeps the rice nice and warm for eating). The mix of sweet, raw coconut and sticky rice is a treat.This was all washed down with some hot green tea.In total, I’ve been here about 6 times over the last couple of years.The place is kept super clean, the staff are very observant and quick to help you out in any way they can. They’re also very efficient at recycling tables when you’re done, or when you’re waiting to be seated, which shows you how well-drilled they are.Their prices are good for the area, and they have a really wide selection of meals to choose from.I can’t recommend this place enough if you’re visiting the center of downtown San Francisco.Give these guys a visit.You won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lao Fried Rice, Grilled Calamari G, Mark Mango, Lao Table Platter
Red curry here. Amazing! Would go back. Food came out so fast it kind of freaked me out ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Who says it’s not delicious? May I ask? It was so delicious…Who said it wasn’t delicious? I ask you, it was so delicious…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was recently on a business trip to San Francisco, so I had the chance to return to the Lao Table, which we had visited a couple of times on our trip there last year. It's a small, unassuming exterior which doesn't do the place justice. We started with the Tod Tod Platter, which was a selection of appetizers on one plate, for the table. This included really tasty Pork Belly, Calamari, Garlic Chicken Wings, Beef and Tom Yum Fries. It really is a great, varied, and yummy dish for your table to share. I went with my go-to dish, which is the Spicy Thai Basil Chicken. It's a jasmine rice-based dish, with diced chicken, bell peppers, chili sauce and a cucumber consommé, topped with a fried egg, which compliments the spiciness of the dish. It's so nice, I ate this 3 times in one week....and I don't regret it for a moment. On my second visit, I finished off my main course with the Khao Tom Mudd desert. This is coconut ice-cream, served in a young coconut alongside some great sticky red bean rice, wrapped in a banana leaf (which keeps the rice nice and warm for eating). The mix of sweet, raw coconut and stick rice is a treat. This was all washed down with some hot green tea. In total, I've been here about 6 times over the last couple of years. The place is kept super clean, the staff are very observant and quick to help you out in any way they can. They're also very efficient at recycling tables when you're done, or when you're waiting to be seated, which shows you how well-drilled they are. Their prices are good for the area, and they have a really wide selection of meals to choose from. I can't recommend this place enough if you're visiting the center of downtown San Francisco. Give these guys a visit. You won't regret it.