Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine

Last weekend's dining experience at Baan Lao was remarkable, with the Coconut Galangal Soup paired with Crispy Wild Sockeye Salmon emerging as the highlight. This soup dazzled with its colorful tuile and a delicate coconut milk broth, zestfully enriched with galangal for an exceptional flavor profile. The addition of crispy salmon provided an enjoyable textural contrast, and the tuile crumble further refined the dish, ensuring a memorable culinary event. The careful preparation of the salmon, which includes steaming with lemongrass and lime, followed by frying to achieve a crispy texture on the outside while remaining tender and flaky inside. The entire dish was nothing short of extraordinary.

From the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I was greeted by an ambiance that effortlessly blended comfort with a touch of elegance, setting the stage for what was to be a delightful dining experience. The service staff were attentive and welcoming, contributing to an overall great atmosphere that made the meal even more enjoyable.The highlight, undoubtedly, was the food. Each dish was a testament to the chef's skill, presenting a harmonious balance of flavors that danced on the palate. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the presentation was both thoughtful and appealing, enhancing the overall culinary experience.However, there was a minor setback that slightly marred the otherwise splendid experience. Suffering from a sore throat, I ordered a tea, priced at $13. To my surprise, I was served just a single cup without a teapot, which I found a bit unusual for the price. Expecting a more traditional tea service, this was a bit of a letdown. Further, when I requested additional hot water, I was taken aback to learn that there would be a $5 charge for it. I declined, feeling that this was an unreasonable request, especially considering the initial cost of the tea.Despite this hiccup, the rest of the dining experience was thoroughly enjoyable. The quality of the food and the pleasantness of the environment largely compensated for the tea service's shortcomings. While I left with mixed feelings about the beverage aspect, the culinary delights and the warm service ensured that my overall impression remained positive.

Friendly staff, eye appealing food but highly overrated and over priced for no reason, by charging $25 for a bottle of carbonated water or $32 for filtered water or simply charging $32 for a mocktail doesn't make you become a Michelin want to be restaurant. My colleague invited us there to celebrate a special occasion but it was very average.

My first time at Baan Lao was during covid and they only had a takeout option. The food was really good and I was looking forward to going there for a proper sit down meal. And finally I have!The food was outstanding. It looked so beautiful and, even more importantly, tasted amazing. I feel like some restaurants sacrifice taste when they do a spectacular presentation but that was not the case at Baan Lao.The whole experience was great. The staff was warm, friendly and very attentive. The decor was beautiful. I can tell that the management and staff has thought about every little detail. (A special shout out to the unique tableware they chose.)I don't drink and was very excited to have the option of a tea pairings to go with my meal.I am dying to go again and I would strongly recommend Baan Lao to anyone waiting a incredible and unique dining experience.

Excellent and unique food and the staff was fantastic. Pricey, but definitely worth it, at the very least for a one-time experience.