Spicy Lao Kitchen: Experience Authentic Laotian and Thai Flavors

Spicy Lao Kitchen has the most unique lao sausages ever! even in the country of Laos itself! there is a mild and spicy option; we only had the spicy version which are perfectly seasoned and with enough heat to be enjoyable. the surprise is the vermicelli noodles inside the sausage which surprisingly works in every way possible. the accompanying jeow mak len is equally spicy and does not dial down the flavor like other places. the portions are huge considering the prices - 8 sausages for $13 is unheard of in all of southern california. will need to come back to try the nam khao. they also have a location in vegas!

Parking: Plenty of parking in plaza Atmosphere: fast pace indoor outdoor dining Service: Welcoming family business environment. Our server thoroughly offered great recommendations. Food: Spicy Lao Sausage: Very tasty. They are a must try when visiting. Pad sei: very flavorful and filling Lao Pho: It was my first time trying this and unfortunately it was not comparable to the Vietnamese pho. Supports Military: No Discount yet… Overall: I dine around that area pretty frequently and was excited to finally see that this place has open its doors. It did not disappoint. I would definitely return and try other items on their menu.

Went for a quick bite on a whim and I’m glad I did. Had the Tuna Larb (Laab) and it was phenomenal and fresh. Flavor combo was a hit, really balanced between the mint and spices. This is perfect if you’re looking for a low key spot that’s true to its heritage. 11/10 will be back to have the dish the customer next to me was raving about

Thai style papaya salad paired well with the Laos sausage and beef. The soup had a lot of vegetables. You won't feel bloated nor guilty after eating all this food. I could imagine eating this again in a hot summer day. Gives you that fresh and cooling feeling while eating.

Got some yummy take out from Spicy Lao Kitchen! Ordered chicken pad Thai and beef pad see ew and waited for about 15 minutes. Very friendly staff and loved the aesthetic of the restaurant. Recommend, they have a large menu so will have to come back.

Went there for the pork belly, came back for the pork belly and tried other incredibly delicious items. I've called several places for crispy pork belly but nobody has it in the Clairemont Mesa area. This place did. I just ordered crispy pork belly off the appetizer menu with sticky rice for breakfast (about 1pm). I've never had pork belly this way. This was thin cut and crispy. Not as much chew as the traditional version but man the flavor was outstanding. It's also paired with an outstanding very flavorful sauce. The dish was so satisfying I decided to have it again for dinner. Went back and ordered the pork belly but also pork fried rice and a fresh made beef jerky dish. Again, the pork belly was hitting, but omg, the other dishes was so flavorful and delicious. The jerky also came with its own sauce that was just as good as the sauce that came with the pork belly. Place is basically new at just 2 years open. I found me a hidden gem in this area. Will hit this spot up anytime I'm out here. I'll be willing to make the hour drive just for the food itself.

I love this place. There are not many Lao restaurants in San Diego and I'm glad I found this location near my college night class. I come here for dinner every other week now after class for almost 2 months now and I'm working my way through the entire menu. Place is really clean and comfortable, employees are amazing polite and fun to talk to. I get a meal and drunk and then a couple JL beef Jerry's with so many great flavors and spice and fried chicken skins for later at home. Spicy Lao Kitchen has a customer for life.

This place is really good! Loved the fat little spicy sausages, the Lao salad, the crying tiger beef, the Mok fish and the heavenly jerky. So flavorful, warmly spicy but with lots of lemongrass and herbal flavors. Not a fancy place, but you can definitely feel the love.