Thai Lao Restaurant

This papaya salad is seriously amazing! Authentic Lao-style flavor — bold, spicy, and full of that rich fermented fish sauce aroma. The papaya strips are crunchy and fresh, and the seasoning hits all the right notes: spicy, salty, tangy, and perfectly balanced. Served with warm, sticky rice that’s soft and fragrant — the perfect match for a spicy dish like this. If you love real, fiery papaya salad with strong flavors, this one is a must-try!

If you want a Panang Curry that is rich and leans into the nutty flavor, this is the place for you. I liked there cozy atmosphere.

Thai Lao has been our favorite Thai food spot on Oʻahu since we moved here a year ago! The flavors are incredible, good portions and the food is always fresh and satisfying. I’m obsessed with their Pad Thai and Pineapple Fried Rice so flavorful and perfectly balanced. My husband swears by the Panang Curry it’s rich, creamy, and packed with just the right amount of spice. The staff is always welcoming, and the place has a cozy, local feel that we really love. We’ve tried a few other Thai places, but nothing comes close to Thai Lao. Highly recommend if you’re craving solid, delicious Thai food with aloha!

Used to be our favorite Thai. Last Feb had amazing dine in. Last night pad thai meh and very small portion. Place empty. Also panang curry good flavor chicken gross. Should have known asagio and pho 1 place was packed last night no parking. People r voting with their feet

The food and service were incredible. I had the Pad Thai and my husband had the Drunkard Noodles. The medium spice was spicy so beware if you don’t have a high spice tolerance! The Spring rolls were so good too! No free soda refills unfortunately. Good size portions. Overall 9/10.