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Wonderful place to try authentic Lao food! The house-made noodles are amazing, and the soup noodle flight is a must-try. I also really appreciated how clean the proteins were — both the chicken and beef were lean, not heavy or fatty at all. So many unique flavors you won’t find anywhere else in town!
This is a great place for private events as well.
… moreK Foreman
This was our first time here and trying this cuisine. We ordered the Nam Koha, Tum Mak Houng, Khao Piak Congee, Khao Soi, a guava juice and a Laos beer. Everything was so delicious, and the woman working was so sweet. I cant wait to go again.
… moreCory Neeley
We loved our soups. If you are feeling cold and hungry come here! The Pho was delicious and had all the ingredients I wanted, with no add-one needed. My wife had some amazing Kowpiak Sen, which is a great comfort food from her childhood. We are so lucky to have such fantastic Lao restaurants in this city, and Sern Sap is one that you need to visit!
… moreKendell Gilmore
Do NOT sleep on coming here! Sern Sapp has phenomenal food. My friend and I each ordered the soup flight (3 soups + salad) for brunch. I got the khao poon gati, khao soy, pho, and a thai iced tea. The thai iced tea is easily the best in Madison. I knocked off a star in the service portion because I received my friend’s order (we both ordered khao poon gati and pho) instead of mine but everything was so delicious it didn’t matter. The soups were bright, fresh, earthy, creamy, and delicious – layers and layers of flavor. I’ll be coming back.
… moreAj Sue
I love this restaurant! Song the owner and his family are caring in the caring service, fresh ingredients, and delicious Laotian dishes he prepares! We tried the dumplings and crepes…tasty tender and delicious.
For entrees we had curry and pho (although I can’t remember the proper names ) each dish had a great depth of flavors that tasted like a slow cook to develop the rich favors. It was amazing!
After the entrees Song brought us a beautiful cooling summer soup made with coconut milk, fresh corn, and grass jello…it was sweet, cool, and refreshing… it was a delightful unexpected treat!
Try the lemon grass tea too!…wonderful and soothing.
… moreDebbie Springer
Best Restaurant in Madison. Lunch started with complementary sea grass tea. I had Or Gati – a rich curry dish with a hint of turmeric powder, mixed with carrot, eggplant, onion, bamboo, and green beans served with a side of jasmine rice, fresh basil and either soup or salad. Protein choices were beef, chicken, pork, and tofu. I chose pork. This was absolutely delicious. The ingredients were fresh and organic. And the restaurant itself is clean.
… moreKat
This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for here in Madison. I could tell the food was made fresh with real ingredients. So so glad I finally got the chance to try it. Vegan and gf options that are authentic and delicious!
… moreJason McDonald
My first time at Sern Sapp was a ticketed Lao community meal. It was served family style at a long table with about 16-20 other guests. The owner, Son talked about each dish and gave details about ingredients, preparation and history. He also highlighted the differences between the ingredients available in the US vs Laos. After the meal we got to meet the head chef, who happens to be his wife from Laos.
The whole experience was wonderful, the food was authentically amazing and the staff & guests were all friendly and engaging. I’ve already signed up for the next event. Community and cultural experiences like this in Madison deserve everyone’s support to keep growing.
… moreLena Yeakey
Some of the best noodle soups I’ve had in Madison. I had the Khao Soi and it was really delicious! my partner’s soup was also great. The soups come with a full array of condiments and chili oil. We were also given a little dish with mango and coconut custard at the end of the meal, which was a nice touch
… moreLena Burt
Delicious and flavorful food. We loved the papaya salad, pork dumplings, soup, and veggie noodle dish we had. Would definitely come back here!
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