Thai & Laos Market Restaurant

This place has a unique layout where a Thai market and a restaurant are separated by just a glass door. The market side has no air conditioning and feels hot and humid, while the restaurant side is air-conditioned and comfortable. I’ve always enjoyed Thai food, but after eating here, I started to wonder if what I actually prefer is American-style or fusion Thai cuisine. The Pad See Ew I ordered looked appealing — the portion was generous and the meat was plentiful — but the flavor was overwhelmingly salty for my taste. Despite my experience, the restaurant has many positive reviews and high ratings, which suggests that this may be closer to authentic Thai food. From the outside, it’s hard to tell that there’s even a restaurant inside, and the operating hours are quite limited. For those who genuinely enjoy authentic Thai flavors, this place may be worth a visit.

The express meal is absolutely worth it, such great value. We only sampled a few dishes, but what really won me over were the bamboo soup, the bitter leaf curry soup, and the fried mustard greens with egg. If these had been made to order, they would have been even better, since they weren’t served as hot as I prefer. While not the very best compared to homemade, they still hit the spot and brought back comforting memories of my mom’s home-cooked meals. For my son’s plate, he really enjoyed the pork stew and pork ribs but was meh on the fried beef.

My Laos buddy sent here when I was in the area and wanted to grab us lunch. Li'l place is awesome. I wish I could go everyday lol 😆 …

I recently visited Thai and Lao Market in Anaheim, and it was a good experience. I ordered the Thai tea, Thai boat noodles, Lao sausage, sticky rice, green curry, and bamboo shoots with fish balls. they only accept cash! The Thai boat noodles were a bit sweeter than I prefer, and the Lao sausage was cold and not very seasoned, which was disappointing. The green curry was good, but I’ve definitely tasted better. However, the other dishes which were the bamboo shoots made up for it. The casual atmosphere was inviting, and the staff were friendly. With reasonable prices and generous portions, this place is a great option if you’re craving Thai or Lao cuisine, especially since it's conveniently located nearby.

I’ve been many many years ago when I lived in the area, I’m glad to see that it is still around. My mom moved close to here so we went after our Massage a few doors down to buy some groceries. The restaurant/deli area is air-conditioned with a glass door separating both, asking you to keep the door closed. The grocery area is natural air. The downside is that everything is cash only so we had to watch our dollars. Got a few fresh items and then dry items plus Thai brooms from the grocery store. Highly recommend that you take your own bags. Convenient parking right in the front of the rundown strip mall. Small specialty shop so you can find your favorite Thai items you may not be able to get at the mainstream Asian markets.