Khaluna experience and food was top notch. Started the evening with a drink at the bar, got the bartenders recommendation because I didn’t know what more than half of the unique ingredients were, and I was not disappointed. Also appreciated that they had NA drink menu for my partner. Once at the table, the server informed us that we order all items at once and they course it out. Sometimes I worry things get too rushed when they do that, but the pace was perfect, and the server recommendations were wonderful. We order 2 starter/small plates and 2 entrees and the portions were perfect for the 2 of us. Get the shrimp rolls- the texture combo with the herbs, rice paper, and stuffing paired with the dipping sauce was wonderful. Red snapper crudo was served in a bath of a coconut curry sauce that was so fresh. Duck confit fried rice. Love the flavors and the pop/crunch of some rice puff pieces mixed in. Scallop entree- amazing. Came with perfectly cooked zucchini, razor thin stacked potatoes (hasselback?), and peas, covered in a delicious green curry sauce. We finished the meal with the pistachio cake dessert. Service was amazing, atmosphere is warm and inviting -makes you feel like you’re at a tropical destination. The small touches tied everything with a bow. 5 stars recommend. Parking lot is tiny and is managed by valet. Plan to find a spot on the neighborhood streets.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Fried Rice, Shrimp Rolls
J Parrish
Basil wings are on a level of their own; you've got to get them. The salmon, too. The food is great, but the portions can be kind of small for the price if you're getting a curry. The wine and alcohol menu is well-rounded and has options for everyone. Their NA menu has some great choices, too. Make a reservation because it can get busy on the weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Basil Wings, Bucatini Talay
Avie Marie C. Snodgrass
Had a nice experience here. Foods were delicious 😋 and service was great 😃👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annafaye Rees
So tasty my husband and I went here after we eloped!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melanie Tetsuro
Delicious Lao style food! Not bad on pricing per person and the atmosphere feels fancy and inviting. Ate here for a birthday dinner and got free dessert!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Julia Kruse
Great service by staff. Extremely overpriced. I didn’t get a cocktail this time. My regular hot tea was $9. Nothing special just like any other breakfast tea. I was in shock.
This is not even real Lao food, this is more catered to Caucasian’s. I’m Laotian and completely confused with the menu and the food we got lol. Even a staff member said they heard the food wasn’t that great from other customers, when they asked if we liked the food.
Place is very pretty but they don’t allow you to take pics. Even if you’re the last ones left ..so weird. They have a giant plant blocking the mirror, a sign in the bathroom that says no pics, even multiple staff saying we can’t take pics in the restaurant. If I would’ve known this in the beginning we would’ve chosen a different place since we got multiple dishes/drinks + refills.
Would I come here again? Prob not. But it was a first time experience. The girl and guy were cool at the bar though. Very knowledgeable of drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Kimmi Nguyen
Absolutely delicious. We ordered the duck fried rice, red curry, wings, and sakoo. Best way to describe the atmosphere is airy, light, inviting & great for a date night/family gathering/special event. The waitress was so kind & helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our whole experience overall. I am ready to come back for their amazing red curry.
Cool spot but, sadly, food was underwhelming for the price point. Service was inattentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Farzaan Habib
We went to Khaluna for my wife’s birthday and we’re not disappointed. You have to reserve well in advance to get a booking. They provide a valet parking which is not necessary as there are plenty spaces to park nearby. The ambience was amazing and the food was delicious. We loved the basil chicken wings and the mains as well. We’re already planning to go there again which speaks about their quality and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J/L
A Beautiful Birthday Dinner with Family at Khâluna
I celebrated my birthday at Khâluna with my family, and it was an exceptional experience. It was our first visit, although we have often dined at Chef Ann Ahmed’s other restaurants, Lat14 and Gai Noi, which we greatly enjoy. We had a 6pm reservation, and the evening began perfectly. The atmosphere was calm and refined, with soft lighting that created a warm and welcoming setting.
Our server, Monty L, provided excellent service. He was attentive, professional, and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with care and thoughtful recommendations.
We ordered the Laksa, Massaman Curry, Duck Fried Rice, Chicken Red Curry, and Yellow Curry. Each dish was beautifully presented and full of depth and balance. The Laksa was rich and aromatic with just the right level of spice. The Massaman Curry had a deep, comforting flavor, and the Duck Fried Rice was fragrant and satisfying. Both the Chicken Red Curry and the Yellow Curry were vibrant and perfectly prepared, highlighting the best of Laotian and Southeast Asian cuisine.
As someone from Thailand with Laotian heritage, I truly appreciated the authenticity, creativity, and care reflected in every dish. Khâluna represents outstanding culinary craftsmanship and genuine hospitality. It was the perfect place to celebrate with my family, and we left feeling grateful for a truly memorable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
16mfrank
Appetizer and curry among the best food I’ve ever had.
Service, exceptional.
Paul H
2024 (Behind in posting): Wonderful space to match the food and the service. Let the pictures speak for themselves.
Tip - Back out the Health and Wellness surcharge BEFORE calculating the tip (part of the sub total).
What a beautiful space! Our server, Su was awesome. We learned a lot about Laotian food. It was delicious. Make reservations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Fried Rice, Duck Laab, Massaman Curry
Khaluna experience and food was top notch. Started the evening with a drink at the bar, got the bartenders recommendation because I didn’t know what more than half of the unique ingredients were, and I was not disappointed. Also appreciated that they had NA drink menu for my partner.
Once at the table, the server informed us that we order all items at once and they course it out. Sometimes I worry things get too rushed when they do that, but the pace was perfect, and the server recommendations were wonderful. We order 2 starter/small plates and 2 entrees and the portions were perfect for the 2 of us.
Get the shrimp rolls- the texture combo with the herbs, rice paper, and stuffing paired with the dipping sauce was wonderful.
Red snapper crudo was served in a bath of a coconut curry sauce that was so fresh.
Duck confit fried rice. Love the flavors and the pop/crunch of some rice puff pieces mixed in.
Scallop entree- amazing. Came with perfectly cooked zucchini, razor thin stacked potatoes (hasselback?), and peas, covered in a delicious green curry sauce.
We finished the meal with the pistachio cake dessert.
Service was amazing, atmosphere is warm and inviting -makes you feel like you’re at a tropical destination. The small touches tied everything with a bow. 5 stars recommend.
Parking lot is tiny and is managed by valet. Plan to find a spot on the neighborhood streets.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Fried Rice, Shrimp Rolls
Basil wings are on a level of their own; you've got to get them. The salmon, too. The food is great, but the portions can be kind of small for the price if you're getting a curry. The wine and alcohol menu is well-rounded and has options for everyone. Their NA menu has some great choices, too. Make a reservation because it can get busy on the weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Basil Wings, Bucatini Talay
Had a nice experience here. Foods were delicious 😋 and service was great 😃👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So tasty my husband and I went here after we eloped!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious Lao style food! Not bad on pricing per person and the atmosphere feels fancy and inviting. Ate here for a birthday dinner and got free dessert!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great service by staff. Extremely overpriced.
I didn’t get a cocktail this time. My regular hot tea was $9. Nothing special just like any other breakfast tea. I was in shock.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Very classy. A great date night experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basil Wings, Duck Fried Rice, Sakoo, Bucatini Talay, Shrimp Rolls
This is not even real Lao food, this is more catered to Caucasian’s. I’m Laotian and completely confused with the menu and the food we got lol. Even a staff member said they heard the food wasn’t that great from other customers, when they asked if we liked the food.
Place is very pretty but they don’t allow you to take pics. Even if you’re the last ones left ..so weird. They have a giant plant blocking the mirror, a sign in the bathroom that says no pics, even multiple staff saying we can’t take pics in the restaurant. If I would’ve known this in the beginning we would’ve chosen a different place since we got multiple dishes/drinks + refills.
Would I come here again? Prob not. But it was a first time experience. The girl and guy were cool at the bar though. Very knowledgeable of drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Absolutely delicious. We ordered the duck fried rice, red curry, wings, and sakoo. Best way to describe the atmosphere is airy, light, inviting & great for a date night/family gathering/special event. The waitress was so kind & helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our whole experience overall. I am ready to come back for their amazing red curry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Curry Chicken
Restaurantji Recommends
Cool spot but, sadly, food was underwhelming for the price point. Service was inattentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
We went to Khaluna for my wife’s birthday and we’re not disappointed. You have to reserve well in advance to get a booking. They provide a valet parking which is not necessary as there are plenty spaces to park nearby. The ambience was amazing and the food was delicious. We loved the basil chicken wings and the mains as well. We’re already planning to go there again which speaks about their quality and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Beautiful Birthday Dinner with Family at Khâluna
I celebrated my birthday at Khâluna with my family, and it was an exceptional experience. It was our first visit, although we have often dined at Chef Ann Ahmed’s other restaurants, Lat14 and Gai Noi, which we greatly enjoy. We had a 6pm reservation, and the evening began perfectly. The atmosphere was calm and refined, with soft lighting that created a warm and welcoming setting.
Our server, Monty L, provided excellent service. He was attentive, professional, and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with care and thoughtful recommendations.
We ordered the Laksa, Massaman Curry, Duck Fried Rice, Chicken Red Curry, and Yellow Curry. Each dish was beautifully presented and full of depth and balance. The Laksa was rich and aromatic with just the right level of spice. The Massaman Curry had a deep, comforting flavor, and the Duck Fried Rice was fragrant and satisfying. Both the Chicken Red Curry and the Yellow Curry were vibrant and perfectly prepared, highlighting the best of Laotian and Southeast Asian cuisine.
As someone from Thailand with Laotian heritage, I truly appreciated the authenticity, creativity, and care reflected in every dish. Khâluna represents outstanding culinary craftsmanship and genuine hospitality. It was the perfect place to celebrate with my family, and we left feeling grateful for a truly memorable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Appetizer and curry among the best food I’ve ever had. Service, exceptional.
2024 (Behind in posting):
Wonderful space to match the food and the service. Let the pictures speak for themselves.
Tip - Back out the Health and Wellness surcharge BEFORE calculating the tip (part of the sub total).
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