Lao’de Cafe - Lowell

The food is fantastic and very authentic. However, it’s a bit too spicy for my taste, and it leaves my stomach feeling upset for the rest of the day.

This was very delicious and a perfect pre-concert meal!

I visited this restaurant for an early dinner and had the Mee Kathi. The food and service were excellent.

I want to begin this review by highlighting their greatest strength: the food. Lao 'De Cafe's authentic Lao dishes are absolutely outstanding. It's hard to find the words to express just how perfect their Nam Khao is and how delicious and perfectly spicy their Lao sausages taste. However, no matter how fantastic the food is, running a restaurant that aims to justify its prices (the food here isn’t cheap) and maintain a solid reputation requires both excellent food and service. I would have given this place a full five stars if it weren't for the inconsistent service. I generally order to-go, and most of the time, I can pay quickly and be on my way. Unfortunately, during a recent visit, I found no one available to ring up my order. I ended up waiting 15 to 20 minutes for the person who was supposed to help me, as the older chef didn’t know how to operate the register. There was a sign stating they would return by 3 PM, but it was already 3:15 when we arrived, and we left at 3:35. I know it might seem like I’m being overly critical, but I genuinely enjoy the food here and would love to see them improve their service. Nonetheless, I highly recommend trying their Lao food.

I ordered the Nam Khao, and it was absolutely DELICIOUS! I've never tasted anything quite like it. This is my first experience with Laotian cuisine, and I'm thrilled to explore more of their dishes!