Vientiane Grocery

Best Lao food in Seattle. Just an fyi they’re traveling this month as they do every fall. Just wanted to post to share for them and the rest of us loyal patrons!

Small Market / Food Their made-to-order food is amazing my second time here. The Lao Sasage is to die for, served with sticky rice and sauce. Just the right amount of spices so many flavors a must-try!! The Pad See Ew is perfectly cooked you can taste the fresh wide rice noodles and the wokee smokiness on every bite. They use high-quality ingredients here. And for me, it's got to be the fresh Derserts! They must make them in small batches it's usually warm when I get them. Only able to find it here, I would highly recommend this place to try if you're craving Thai/Lao food. The staff is friendly and courteous.

Don't know why I haven't been here before but wow! The food is really good, you won't be disappointed. It's both a small grocery store and restaurant with 3 tables. Service is also very good, and they can advise you on what you might want to eat from their menu. We had the crispy rice salad, nam khao I believe, and khao poon soup which is a creamy and spicy soup. Both excellent!!! There's another Lao restaurant in Capitol Hill that's popular but I think the food at Ventiane is better.

Update: I ordered Red curry and a drink/snack. Red curry came with rice. Curry had good amount of vegetables ( egg plant, bamboo shoot, basil, red pepper), not skimpy at all. I was pretty impressed. Lao/ Thai grocery store with takeout food. They had many items on their menu. Price was reasonable and cheaper than restaurants. Food was good. I ordered Pad see ew with chicken and Green bean salad. Pad see ew had a lots of vegetables which I like. Green bean salad was a bit spicy ( medium) for me, I will order less spicy level next time. I would like to try different dishes! So excited to find this place. Parking available. There is a paved path to get this store. The door is not big, wheelchairs may be tight.

Authentic Lao food spot. Highly recommend. It’s everything you’re looking for when you crave some SE Asian food. Tanginess, fish sauce umami vibe, fresh basil/minty vibes, lots of crunchy and chewy textures, and of course the spicy chili peppers. Make sure to order some sticky rice too to mellow out the intense flavors.

Authentic flavors and warm hospitality! Laos Restaurant is a hidden gem that brings the rich and vibrant tastes of Lao cuisine to life.

Great local spot for Asian groceries and food made to order at the mini restaurant. I recommend grabbing a jar of the chili crisp if you’re a spice fiend - it’s probably one of the spiciest chili crisps I’ve had. The grocery store always has some cool snacks and staple ingredients. I’ve tried a few dishes (off the top of my head, the pad lao and another rice dish). The flavor profile is good but the dish may be slightly too mellow for me. It could also just be my palate and first exposure to Laotian cuisine as well. The Thai green iced tea is pretty good. Service is so friendly, and they’re happy to explain dishes to you if you’re not familiar with Laotian cuisine, like me. They also have some rotating ready-made desserts at the cashier, my favorite being khao nom kok, mini rice flour and coconut cream cakes.

Lao Sausage is one of the best meals I've had in Seattle. Everything served is fresh and affordable.