4.3
Superb
538 Reviews
8815 7th Avenue North, Golden Valley · 10.95 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Drunken Noodles with Beef
- Bacon Pineapple Fried
- Pad Thai with Chicken
- Side Red Curry Broth
“LAT 14 – An Explosion of Flavors Worth Waiting For! Sometimes you discover a restaurant that makes you wonder, “Why the hell did we wait so long to try this place?” That was our experience at LAT 14 in Golden Valley, Minnesota. This restaurant has been on our radar for quite some time, but we always seemed to pass it by. Maybe it was the reservations, maybe it was simply sticking with what we knew. Whatever the reason, we finally made our way through the doors, and I'm glad we did! LAT 14 offers a Southeast Asian fusion experience, and let me tell you, the menu was an eye-opener. Combinations of ingredients, flavors, and dishes that were both unfamiliar and intriguing. This wasn't your typical night out for Asian cuisine. It was an opportunity to explore something different. Let's talk about those snow crab wontons! Fried to perfection, with just the right balance of snow crab, cream cheese, and crispy wonton wrapper. But what really pushed these over the top was the Thai sweet chili sauce. I've had plenty of sweet chili sauces over the years, but this one brought a complexity of flavors that went well beyond what I've come to expect. Sweet, savory, and layered with flavors that kept me coming back for another bite. Absolutely outstanding! Now, let's talk about the atmosphere. This place is LOUD! And I mean loud as hell! LAT 14 is a lively, boisterous, energetic restaurant filled with people enjoying themselves. Conversations overlap, laughter fills the room, and you'll probably find yourself raising your voice just to be heard across the table. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. It's simply part of the experience. If you're looking for a quiet, romantic dinner where you can settle into an intimate conversation, this probably isn't your place. But if you're looking for a fun evening with good people, adventurous food, and an atmosphere full of energy, LAT 14 absolutely deserves a spot on your list. Our verdict? We walked in curious, walked out impressed, and left knowing there were plenty more dishes on that menu we wanted to explore. LAT 14, we'll be back! And next time, we're not waiting nearly as long. Peace out!”
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