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Led by renowned restaurateur Lalita Souksamlane, founder of Osha Thai, Lao Table offers an extravagant experience through the authentic flavors of Laos with a modern twist. Located in the heart of SoMa. Happy Hour: Every Monday – Saturday from 5pm – 7pm, and all day long every Friday! Featuring $1.50 Oysters, Cocktails, Bites, Beers, and Wines.
Upscale chain restaurant serving cocktails & modern riffs on Thai classics in a stylish setting.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 149 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 278-9991
Website: http://laotablesf.com/
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Reviews
Kumar Vaibhav
This place absolutely exceeded my expectations. The place is primarily Vietnamese but you would find Thai flavours.
Such a wide variety of items in here – and everything is finger licking good. I absolutely had a feast here. I got Chicken Friend rice and it was good – not the best but above average.
For the table fish platter was also exquisite. I can’t recall which fish was that but it was really great..it also came up with so.many other item such as chicken wings.
The seafood sizzling tom yum probably tasted the best. Thoughly enjoyed it. The Belgian beer they server was one of the best.
In isolation probably every food I tried, I can find a better and slightly tastier version but a single place delivering and maintaining above average food quality over such a wide spectrum is rare.
The ambience and environment was great. The place became super noisy later in the evening but it was so much fun dining out here.
… moreSuch a wide variety of items in here – and everything is finger licking good. I absolutely had a feast here. I got Chicken Friend rice and it was good – not the best but above average.
For the table fish platter was also exquisite. I can’t recall which fish was that but it was really great..it also came up with so.many other item such as chicken wings.
The seafood sizzling tom yum probably tasted the best. Thoughly enjoyed it. The Belgian beer they server was one of the best.
In isolation probably every food I tried, I can find a better and slightly tastier version but a single place delivering and maintaining above average food quality over such a wide spectrum is rare.
The ambience and environment was great. The place became super noisy later in the evening but it was so much fun dining out here.
Juliana Li
me and my friend decided to hit up lao table after hearing about their dessert combo online, but then we also decided to get their happy hour deal b/c we thought it was a deal ($40 for 10pcs ousters, chicken wings, sausage) but we were sadly disappointed
the presentation was definitely nice but the platter was much smaller than we expected the oysters are understandable but ~8pcs of calamari rings, ~4pcs chicken wings, and a small cut of saysages for $25 (given that they have a $1.5 oyster happy hour) is not worth the price
their dessert combo for the mango ice and mango sticky rice was good but also smaller than seen in pictures. the rice was a bit hard, but that was alright. the waiter that came out did help us with the dessert and pouring it, but did not ask us if we would like it poured, which was a bit unfortunately since we wanted to do it ourselves, but that’s fine
their service was inattentive and slow. no waiters checked on us and since we had ordered the dessert same time as we ordered the platter and asked to get it after we had eaten, i had expected them to check in on us to see when we were done. however they didn’t so i had raised my hand to get attention and had also tried calling out to get attention, where the waiter, who had seated us and taken our orders, saw me raising my hand, and simply just walked away. it was only i had spoke to another waiter walking pass til we could clear our plates and get dessert, but the wait time on the dessert was long.
i wouldn’t come here again, but hopefully others have better experiences, given that i did not try their entrees.
… morethe presentation was definitely nice but the platter was much smaller than we expected the oysters are understandable but ~8pcs of calamari rings, ~4pcs chicken wings, and a small cut of saysages for $25 (given that they have a $1.5 oyster happy hour) is not worth the price
their dessert combo for the mango ice and mango sticky rice was good but also smaller than seen in pictures. the rice was a bit hard, but that was alright. the waiter that came out did help us with the dessert and pouring it, but did not ask us if we would like it poured, which was a bit unfortunately since we wanted to do it ourselves, but that’s fine
their service was inattentive and slow. no waiters checked on us and since we had ordered the dessert same time as we ordered the platter and asked to get it after we had eaten, i had expected them to check in on us to see when we were done. however they didn’t so i had raised my hand to get attention and had also tried calling out to get attention, where the waiter, who had seated us and taken our orders, saw me raising my hand, and simply just walked away. it was only i had spoke to another waiter walking pass til we could clear our plates and get dessert, but the wait time on the dessert was long.
i wouldn’t come here again, but hopefully others have better experiences, given that i did not try their entrees.
Christopher Chung
Yummy, though not very homey, Laotian food in glass-and-steel surroundings typical of downtown. An elevated take on Southeast Asian.
Tour the menu with the all-around crowd-pleasing Original Lao Platter. Easily shareable amongst 3, a very filling meal for just 2.
Highlights include Fried Chicken (topped with fried shallots) accompanied with a sweet-savory, lemongrass-fragrant curry dipping sauce. Duck Larb, a delicate protein-rich salad mixed with handfuls of fresh herbs (mint, dill, cilantro, Thai basil) and served with lettuce wraps.
A good ethnic option when downtown.
… moreTour the menu with the all-around crowd-pleasing Original Lao Platter. Easily shareable amongst 3, a very filling meal for just 2.
Highlights include Fried Chicken (topped with fried shallots) accompanied with a sweet-savory, lemongrass-fragrant curry dipping sauce. Duck Larb, a delicate protein-rich salad mixed with handfuls of fresh herbs (mint, dill, cilantro, Thai basil) and served with lettuce wraps.
A good ethnic option when downtown.
Dyanna Volek
The ambiance is beautiful and inviting. I love the decor and soft purple and pink lighting. The restaurant is great for groups as you can order large platters of the samples – trying a bit of everything whether meat or seafood.
We ordered the Garden Fish – Crispy whole tilapia, Lao sausage, beef jerky, garlic chicken wings, peanut papaya salad paired with vermicelli, sticky rice, leafy greens and soft herbs. We also ordered the Original Lao Platter: fried chicken, larb duck Pakxe, “Tom Zaab” hot & spicy beef soup, Lao sausage, pad mee Lao paired with sticky rice and soft herbs. It was enough to feed six!
Service was a little slow – you really have to get their attention because it’s so busy. But they did a nice dessert presentation for my mom’s birthday. Also try the Tom Yum Beer that was brewed in partnership with the restaurant!
… moreWe ordered the Garden Fish – Crispy whole tilapia, Lao sausage, beef jerky, garlic chicken wings, peanut papaya salad paired with vermicelli, sticky rice, leafy greens and soft herbs. We also ordered the Original Lao Platter: fried chicken, larb duck Pakxe, “Tom Zaab” hot & spicy beef soup, Lao sausage, pad mee Lao paired with sticky rice and soft herbs. It was enough to feed six!
Service was a little slow – you really have to get their attention because it’s so busy. But they did a nice dessert presentation for my mom’s birthday. Also try the Tom Yum Beer that was brewed in partnership with the restaurant!
Eve Thitima
Absolutely delicious Thai and Laotian food and beautiful presentation! They provided a variety of choices for authentic Thai and Lao food and desserts.
Perfect location near public transit – my classmates and I went to celebrate a birthday after school. Very friendly and attentive service. Recommend to make a reservation for big groups.
… morePerfect location near public transit – my classmates and I went to celebrate a birthday after school. Very friendly and attentive service. Recommend to make a reservation for big groups.
Eric Lim
Having schooled on Laotian cuisine through close friends, this place certainly maintains its roots of authenticity while infusing modern flavors. Winners from the dishes ordered were the beef tartare (really good) and the grilled cuttlefish. The satay fell flat in spice and texture compared to those from other neighboring countries like Indonesia and Malaysia where satay originated . Then again, Lao style satay is an adaptation. The list of cocktails were creative and playful in color and Asian fruit flavors. Highly recommended. Staffs were very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the dining experience in an authentic comfortable ambiance.
… moreSarina Iwai
Pricey and kind of a hit or miss for some of the food.
Ordered several appetizers (calamari and chicken skewers were lowkey not worth it in my opinion), the moo ping, (it was good but again nothing too special) and tom yum soup which lacked the authentic flavor and tasted like basic chicken soup.
For our main we ordered the green curry with beef short rib which was a stand out! Very rich and creamy and the beef was super tender. However it’s a quality u would expect if you pay $40 for it. Would only come for fancy dinners!!
… moreOrdered several appetizers (calamari and chicken skewers were lowkey not worth it in my opinion), the moo ping, (it was good but again nothing too special) and tom yum soup which lacked the authentic flavor and tasted like basic chicken soup.
For our main we ordered the green curry with beef short rib which was a stand out! Very rich and creamy and the beef was super tender. However it’s a quality u would expect if you pay $40 for it. Would only come for fancy dinners!!
Anjera C
Have been here before ordering other things but this time I got the duck pho and the emperor cocktail. The pho wasn’t really pho, there was only a small bowl of soup provided, but it was still good. I would order something else though. The emperor cocktail was unlocked in a smoked enclosure and was really a nice experience to get. Drink was good and I’d be interested to try something else. I remembered their cocktails being good so I enjoyed going back. On the pricier side, but what isnt in SF!
… moreSonya Hu
Absolutely delightful! I came to Lao Table for my anniversary dinner, and it 100% did not disappoint. The food was delicious, the ambiance was beautiful, and the service was super friendly.
We shared the vegetable crispy rolls, red curry with tofu, and khaw kai noodles, all of which were fantastic. We started with the vegetable crispy rolls, which, as the name implies, were packed with veggies (and flavor) and were perfectly crispy. The outer shell was fried to perfection, and the super thin, crispy, flaky shell beautifully contrasted vs. the well-spiced and soft filling. To add to the contrast, the rolls were also served with lettuce, rice noodles, and a variety of herbs that you can use to assemble a lettuce wrap. The crunchy, uber-fresh lettuce and fragrant herbs added a great new dimension to the rolls. It was served with a sweet, sour, and spicy chili sauce (typically also served with peanuts, but I’m allergic), which was a great pairing.
For entrees, we split the red curry and khaw kai noodles. The curry was tasty and absolutely packed with veggies, although I think it was a little less flavorful and less packed with tofu than I had expected. The khaw kai noodles, however, were absolutely phenomenal; the noodles were a beautiful harmony of sweet, salty, and sour flavors, and I loved the added char from the wok. They were pretty generous with the prawns, and I loved the added accoutrements: crispy garlic, bean sprouts, and sliced egg.
The space was also lovely — not overly fancy (so maybe not most folks’ cup of tea for a date or anniversary dinner, but it worked well for us) but still beautiful. I loved the giant lanterns and golden leaves hanging from the ceiling, and the space felt intimate but not overly crowded. The servers were super friendly and helpful, although they seemed to still be working through a few kinks in communication between the front and back-end of the house. I have a severe peanut allergy that our server (who was lovely) noted down, but the kitchen did not notice. Thankfully the peanuts in the first item (vegetable spring rolls) were extremely obvious, so we were able to catch it.
… moreWe shared the vegetable crispy rolls, red curry with tofu, and khaw kai noodles, all of which were fantastic. We started with the vegetable crispy rolls, which, as the name implies, were packed with veggies (and flavor) and were perfectly crispy. The outer shell was fried to perfection, and the super thin, crispy, flaky shell beautifully contrasted vs. the well-spiced and soft filling. To add to the contrast, the rolls were also served with lettuce, rice noodles, and a variety of herbs that you can use to assemble a lettuce wrap. The crunchy, uber-fresh lettuce and fragrant herbs added a great new dimension to the rolls. It was served with a sweet, sour, and spicy chili sauce (typically also served with peanuts, but I’m allergic), which was a great pairing.
For entrees, we split the red curry and khaw kai noodles. The curry was tasty and absolutely packed with veggies, although I think it was a little less flavorful and less packed with tofu than I had expected. The khaw kai noodles, however, were absolutely phenomenal; the noodles were a beautiful harmony of sweet, salty, and sour flavors, and I loved the added char from the wok. They were pretty generous with the prawns, and I loved the added accoutrements: crispy garlic, bean sprouts, and sliced egg.
The space was also lovely — not overly fancy (so maybe not most folks’ cup of tea for a date or anniversary dinner, but it worked well for us) but still beautiful. I loved the giant lanterns and golden leaves hanging from the ceiling, and the space felt intimate but not overly crowded. The servers were super friendly and helpful, although they seemed to still be working through a few kinks in communication between the front and back-end of the house. I have a severe peanut allergy that our server (who was lovely) noted down, but the kitchen did not notice. Thankfully the peanuts in the first item (vegetable spring rolls) were extremely obvious, so we were able to catch it.
Di Chen
Super flavorful and delish Laotian food!
Highly recommend Lao sausage and sizzling seafood plate, chicken wings were also very good. We simply can’t get enough of the lemongrass aroma! We had mango sticky rice and shaved ice for dessert, also a must try. I’ll visit again next time in SF!
… moreHighly recommend Lao sausage and sizzling seafood plate, chicken wings were also very good. We simply can’t get enough of the lemongrass aroma! We had mango sticky rice and shaved ice for dessert, also a must try. I’ll visit again next time in SF!