One of our party has a gluten intolerance, which we told our server and reminded when they ordered. However, at the end of our meal, we asked which desserts were gluten free, our server said “Any of them, we can just leave the cream off” and didn’t actually seem to understand what gluten free actually means. I think he was mistaking gluten with dairy, but trying to explain the difference didn’t seem to get the point across.The food and drinks were really good, but we had a weird experience with our server.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
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Don’t recommend the pork shoulder. Noodles was too salty. And they automatically added a 20% tip.
Joachim Mongenet
Superb change of scenery with authentic Laotian cuisine. Tasty dishes, very spicy for mine, very good starter, but a little small if you want to share. Fast and quality service. Reasonable price for the United States. We recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anh Hoang
Really good food and vibes. They had a good selection of dishes and the spicy was just the right level for me. The calamaloa was definitely one of the best calamari type appetizer I've had.
We got there at our reservation time and got a nice table for four in the corner. It was a balmy April evening. We were a little chilly inside. I kept my hoodie on.When they say spiced, they mean it. My wife tolerates some spice, but she did not finish hers due to that. Shrimp in my meal were good size, but I prefer them cooked a little more. My grandsons failed to get his meal with ours. His steak was overcooked. We politely waited for some time(10 minutes)to eat, our stomachs rumbling and our food cooling off. Finally, we dug in. The spice was a lot in you face. My daughter likes spicy, but failed to finish as well. The bill came. As we were debating the tip, we realized, fortunately, the 20% tip was already included. We usually tip well, but the service was ok. I assume the 20% gets split by everyone? Our waiter should get the majority. Also, the DC tax adds a lot to the bill, too. We got 2 appetizers and three entrees, no drinks. We picked the cheaper ones as well. Bill was $140 +. With so many other places to choose, we would opt to go somewhere else in the future.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Jonathan Kiviniemi
The best meal I've had so far this year. The Crispy Rice Salad with Sour Pork and the Crispy Rockfish are both to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Rockfish, Calamalao
Steven Gould
Fantastic food, cute patio, delicious drinks, and very friendly and attentive service. Go-to anytime I'm in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sydney Pym
I visit my boyfriend in DC, from colorado, and we stop here every single time. It is one of our all time favourite spots. I always get the suki, but my boyfriend has gone through the menu and his favourite is the grilled beef! We will continue to come back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Beef, Suki, Rockfish
Doris E
Had a great meal. The vegetarian items on the menu were scant (unlike on their website) so ask the staff for suggestions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leo G
Great food (although almost everyone is spicy). Definitely worth trying.Kid-friendliness: Good for kids at certain hours.
Really sweet place with delicious food, great atmosphere, and kind service. Silvia took great care of us, answered all our questions, and made us feel welcome. This was my second time here and I'm looking forward to coming again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Khao Niao Mak Muang
Manop Pithukpakorn (mprandy)
Superb taste, authentic ingredients, highly recommended for anyone who craves for authentic Northern/North-eastern/Laotian cuisine. For dessert, I really love sticky rice and jackfruits; really sweet and tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Laab Moo
Christo Varghese
If I could give this place a higher rating than 5 stars I would! This was my first time I ever had Laotian food and boy was I impressed from the moment I walked in the door! The vibes in this place were immaculate from the decor to the cleanliness to the bathroom. Then we were greeted by Lane not only was she a good server she is a great addition to this restaurant as she is very knowledge about the dishes and was able to accurate describe the flavors our palate would experience. They have a number of sauces that hit different things to please anyone’s palate, if you get a chance to have to try their fresh sriracha. To finish it off you have to ask for Lane’s special honey latte! If you’re in the area or even if you have to go out of your way this is a place I highly recommend.
We were visiting some friends here in DC and went to Laos in Town and tried Laotian food for the first time. We had an incredible experience from the food to the service. We had a wonderful waitress Lane who walked us through the menu and also made the most aromatic honey latte. The food was flavorful and so delicious. We really felt like we had an amazing Laotian experience. We will definitely be coming back if we are ever back in town!
Dylann Loverro
I had a fantastic time at Laos in Town! I had walked past it several times and always thought the patio looked inviting with the pretty lights and trees but had never gone in. I am so glad I gave it a try! The northern noodle was delicious and the little balls of sticky rice were adorable and yummy. Our server Zack was knowledgable about the menu and very attentive throughout our meal. I will definitely be coming back soon!
One of our party has a gluten intolerance, which we told our server and reminded when they ordered. However, at the end of our meal, we asked which desserts were gluten free, our server said “Any of them, we can just leave the cream off” and didn’t actually seem to understand what gluten free actually means. I think he was mistaking gluten with dairy, but trying to explain the difference didn’t seem to get the point across.The food and drinks were really good, but we had a weird experience with our server.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Don’t recommend the pork shoulder. Noodles was too salty. And they automatically added a 20% tip.
Superb change of scenery with authentic Laotian cuisine. Tasty dishes, very spicy for mine, very good starter, but a little small if you want to share. Fast and quality service. Reasonable price for the United States. We recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good food and vibes. They had a good selection of dishes and the spicy was just the right level for me. The calamaloa was definitely one of the best calamari type appetizer I've had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Suki, Chicken Curry, Calamalao
We got there at our reservation time and got a nice table for four in the corner. It was a balmy April evening. We were a little chilly inside. I kept my hoodie on.When they say spiced, they mean it. My wife tolerates some spice, but she did not finish hers due to that. Shrimp in my meal were good size, but I prefer them cooked a little more. My grandsons failed to get his meal with ours. His steak was overcooked. We politely waited for some time(10 minutes)to eat, our stomachs rumbling and our food cooling off. Finally, we dug in. The spice was a lot in you face. My daughter likes spicy, but failed to finish as well. The bill came. As we were debating the tip, we realized, fortunately, the 20% tip was already included. We usually tip well, but the service was ok. I assume the 20% gets split by everyone? Our waiter should get the majority. Also, the DC tax adds a lot to the bill, too. We got 2 appetizers and three entrees, no drinks. We picked the cheaper ones as well. Bill was $140 +. With so many other places to choose, we would opt to go somewhere else in the future.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
The best meal I've had so far this year. The Crispy Rice Salad with Sour Pork and the Crispy Rockfish are both to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Rockfish, Calamalao
Fantastic food, cute patio, delicious drinks, and very friendly and attentive service. Go-to anytime I'm in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visit my boyfriend in DC, from colorado, and we stop here every single time. It is one of our all time favourite spots. I always get the suki, but my boyfriend has gone through the menu and his favourite is the grilled beef! We will continue to come back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Beef, Suki, Rockfish
Had a great meal. The vegetarian items on the menu were scant (unlike on their website) so ask the staff for suggestions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food (although almost everyone is spicy). Definitely worth trying.Kid-friendliness: Good for kids at certain hours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Really sweet place with delicious food, great atmosphere, and kind service. Silvia took great care of us, answered all our questions, and made us feel welcome. This was my second time here and I'm looking forward to coming again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Khao Niao Mak Muang
Superb taste, authentic ingredients, highly recommended for anyone who craves for authentic Northern/North-eastern/Laotian cuisine. For dessert, I really love sticky rice and jackfruits; really sweet and tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Laab Moo
If I could give this place a higher rating than 5 stars I would! This was my first time I ever had Laotian food and boy was I impressed from the moment I walked in the door! The vibes in this place were immaculate from the decor to the cleanliness to the bathroom. Then we were greeted by Lane not only was she a good server she is a great addition to this restaurant as she is very knowledge about the dishes and was able to accurate describe the flavors our palate would experience. They have a number of sauces that hit different things to please anyone’s palate, if you get a chance to have to try their fresh sriracha. To finish it off you have to ask for Lane’s special honey latte! If you’re in the area or even if you have to go out of your way this is a place I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Ice Cream, Grilled Beef
We were visiting some friends here in DC and went to Laos in Town and tried Laotian food for the first time. We had an incredible experience from the food to the service. We had a wonderful waitress Lane who walked us through the menu and also made the most aromatic honey latte. The food was flavorful and so delicious. We really felt like we had an amazing Laotian experience. We will definitely be coming back if we are ever back in town!
I had a fantastic time at Laos in Town! I had walked past it several times and always thought the patio looked inviting with the pretty lights and trees but had never gone in. I am so glad I gave it a try! The northern noodle was delicious and the little balls of sticky rice were adorable and yummy. Our server Zack was knowledgable about the menu and very attentive throughout our meal. I will definitely be coming back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5