Rose Garden Uptown

Saw this place open up in the neighborhood and I've been wanting to try it and it did not disappoint. I ordered the Penang curry and the mango sticky rice and both were delicious. I asked for the Penang curry to be spicy and they added the perfect amount of spice! The mango sticky rice was perfect - not too sweet and good flavor.The service and ambiance was great! You could tell that the two owners (maybe they're husband and wife- not too sure) really cared, were excited and appreciative of business, and loved what they do. I hope others come out and support a local business! I'll definitely be coming back!

Service was good. Food wasn't.Maybe we caught them on a bad day?They do have Huge portions. Pad Thai extra hot had almost no heat, almost zero sour, zero smoke flavor. It was just a sweet noodle. Heavily Sauced.Pineapple fried rice was just wet. Neither of us cared for the wet rice. It didn't have much for flavor either.Mango sticky rice, had good rice and a good sauce. The mango itself was not good. Tough and not sweet at all.Bright spot was the veggie spring roll appetizer. Fresh and good. Sauces were good. Wish them the best of luck. It's just not for me.

Rose Garden opened recently in the vacated Belly space. Interior totally innovated/decorized. Metered parking nearby.Greeted promptly/courteously by 2 sistas co-owners, seated, given menu. After consulting on Lao dishes. Ordered. Arrived 20 minutes later. Lunch crowd & take-outs the reason...Offerings (Lao & Thai): small plates, grills, "yum", salads, soups, laab, noodles, wraps, entrees, sides, Curry, fried rice, desserts.Bites: -pork laab, medium spicy (22)Similiar to nam kao, a mix of protein, herbs, spices, veggies mixed together which are paired with lettuce leaves to make lettuce wrap. -hotness from chilis actually mild. Fish sauce wasn't as pungent as expected. -mixed all ingredients together: lime squeeze, radek, roasted ground rice, minced pork. Wrap in lettuce wrap. *best shared. Also a meal by itself. Unknown if it travels well. Soop Nor Mai (14) salad like-mix of stringy & sliced fresh bamboo shoots, fresh herbs & spices. Slightly spicy from anchovy sauce. Lime juice added tartness. *traveled well 5 stars-unique eats**given 20% soft opening discount ended 8/31.

Ordered laos papaya salad, pad see ew ground beef, laos iced tea, and laos sausage. The owners are the NICEST most hospitable people. I picked up my order later than expected and they remade my iced tea and pad see ew for me so it wouldn't be cold. I always order to go and havent eaten inside so cannot comment on ambiance. But the food was delicious. Highly recommend!

We were very excited to try Rose Garden Uptown, which replaced Belly on San Pablo in Oakland, and we were definitely NOT disappointed. We tried 4 dishes, and they were all exceedingly fresh and generous. Plus, the server was especially kind and pleasant - one of our party has a peanut allergy and couldn't eat the sauce that came with the Lao Fresh Spring Rolls, and the server brought a non-peanut sauce too without us even having to ask.The rolls were large, very fresh and came with an interesting sauce that was not the usual peanut sauce served by other Southeast Asian restaurants that I have tried, and was really delicious. The menu describes the sauce as "sweet and sour," but it's definitely not the Cantonese version of "sweet and sour." I'd get the rolls again.Next, we tried the Laab Seen with raw beef. One of our party couldn't eat spicy food at all, and they prepared the dish without any chili's, but the beef was tasty and very tender. The lettuce and herbs were very fresh (noticing a pattern here?), and the portion was huge. I would recommend sharing this dish, as it is a little monotonous by itself (albeit delicious).Our next dish was the Nam Kao. The rice was quite crunchy, especially compared to some other restaurants' interpretations, but the flavors were great. The peanuts came on the side so our entire party could enjoy. Finally, we had the Tum Mua, medium spicy (the dish was quite spicy. The flavors were excellent, although one person in the party thought the noodles were over-dressed. Like all the other dishes, the vegetables and herbs were very fresh. Overall, the food was tasty and the portions were generous. Given how large the plates were, it's probably best for a group to share several dishes. A few deets - they offer a cash discount. There are about 34 seats, mostly tables for 2 and 4. They don't serve alcohol (yet?). There is street parking, but the area can get busy if there is a show at the Paramount Theater that night. Very casual. Can't wait to go back!

The som tum Thai doesn't have small dried shrimp like other places. FYI. However the taste was good. I asked for a bit more sour taste. Medium spicy would be two to three Thai chilli. I ordered through app. I wish there would be sour level. Instead of asking for spicy level, it should ask how many chilli peppers you would like. Overall experience was good. Try them out. Service is very nice (delivery service).

Delicious food friendly service and a great experience. Loved the satay especially. Had the Pad Thai and didn't have it spicy enough but it was large portion and dellcious but doesnt come with prawns and chicken. Will return.

New spot for us. I guess it is new for them also. The food was pretty tasty and the service was good. Portions were large and we ended up with a lot of leftovers. It is a cute little spot over in uptown. Clean and the staff really want to take care of the place. A bunch of sisters own it.

A True Taste of Laos - with Heart & Soul Behind Every Dish!If you're looking for authentic Lao cuisine, Rose Garden Uptown is THE place to go! From the moment you take your first bite, you can taste the love, tradition, and bold flavors that make Lao food so special. Every dish is crafted to perfection--the papaya salad is fresh and balanced, the laap is rich and aromatic, and the sticky rice is always just right. You can tell each ingredient is chosen with care.What made our experience even more special was meeting the person behind these incredible flavors. He is truly awesome--passionate, kind, and dedicated to bringing real Lao food to the community. You can feel the heart and soul he puts into every dish, making the meal even more memorable.The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the food is as authentic as it gets. Whether you're craving a taste of home or trying Lao food for the first time, this is the go-to spot. Highly recommend!Khop jai lai lai! Can't wait to come back!

Sweet sweet little spot to catch a phenomenal meal from a sweet little family restaurant. The food and service was amazing! Everything so flavorful and just like going to a family dinner in Laos. If you're clubbing or catching a show at New Parish great location great food! They just arrived from Laos two months ago and decided to open a restaurant support these people they deserve it. They're super sweet so humble