Lao Esan Kitchen

I have been to this place 3 times now. I'm very impressed! Great price & great portion. Authentic Thai/Lao food. So far I've had their boat noodles, Rad na & pad Thai. Superb flavors. I can't wait to come back to try more dishes on the menu. The waitresses are very attentive & provide excellent customer service. My little home away from home when I don't feel like cooking.

Exceptional Food and Warm Atmosphere at Lao Esan Kitchen!I had an amazing dining experience at Lao Esan Kitchen! The food was exceptional--I ordered the drunken noodles with a combination of chicken and beef, along with a medley of fresh vegetables, all cooked to perfection with a mild heat level. I also tried the Goong Gra Borg (shrimp paper-wrapped egg rolls) with sweet and sour sauce, paired with a refreshing glass of Thai tea.My only small disappointment was that they didn't offer boba with the Thai tea, which I think should be noted somewhere on the menu, as I noticed other guests asking for it as well.That said, the service was wonderful--it had the charm of a family-owned and operated restaurant, and I loved seeing young family members involved in making the business thrive. The ambiance truly transported me, giving off the warm and inviting feel of a homestyle restaurant in Thailand.This spot is clearly a local favorite, and after experiencing it myself, I can see why! Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit! Thank you to the team for serving delicious food and making sure I had a great experience. Plus, the portion sizes were just right!I'll definitely be back!

Expect to be intrigued by the vast and varied menu here. This menu goes a step further than most Thai/Lao restaurants, especially for the Inland Empire.Being our first time here, my husband kind of went wacky and left his restraint at the door. And still, we are far from deciding what is best here. So here is what we chose:Khao Poon, turned out to be a coconut milk based soup with lots of egg noodles, chicken feet, and pork blood cake. It sounds strange, but oddly would have gotten a thumbs up except the chicken feet were tough and under-cooked. It came with a plate piled with tasty, raw shredded cabbage, carrot, and cilantro which, when added, sadly cooled down the soup too much. The rich flavors were delicious however. The pork blood cubes, relatively flavorless, were not a big deal for me, as I indulge in a Filipino dish, dinuguan, frequently which incorporates pork blood in the gravy. I would consider ordering a similar noodle soup base but with different proteins and request it be served extra hot.Another dish, the crispy pork with Chinese broccoli, was disappointing. I was expecting this to be one of the better ones, but it was not. The main reason was that the pork belly, while quite generous a serving, was hard, tough, and not at all crispy. The broccoli, too, was a little too al dente for my preference. This dish was served in a thin, soy sauce based gravy that was tasty, but this dish needed work, especially the pork.The crab fried rice was good. Real crab, not fake, and good asian flavors throughout, but my only wish was the rice was a bit more fluffy. I have my eye on the pineapple fried rice for next time.The stars of the meal were our two appetizers, the pork eggrolls (5) and Lao sausage (3). Both were absolutely delicious and nice sized! The eggrolls were all meat and nicely seasoned, and came with a sweet dipping sauce. The exotic, savory, lemon grass flavored sausages were possibly even better than a place we love in Eastvale, and that is saying a lot! It too came with a thick dipping sauce that was mostly made from sauteed fresh tomato. Subtle, but good. And last, but not least, a special dessert. Sticky rice with a sweetened coconut milk glaze and fresh mango slices. It is served warm and sprinkled with toasted black sesame seeds. Always a great finish.The Thai tea was a very good one. I say that because I am not fond of it being overly sweet. If anything, it was under sweetened, which is fine for me. It was also very creamy, and a large serving.The menu is quite varied, and I appreciate the number of Laotian dishes offered, something we rarely get to try.Nice decor. Very clean. Good, very friendly service. Generous servings. I am looking forward to returning.

Great family restaurant with traditional flavors reminiscent of Southeast Asia! Reasonable prices and great customer service.

We came here TWICE! On a Saturday and Sunday evening with my Thai mom. What attracted us here was their Esan and Lao menu...We ordered a lot of food because we really wanted to try as many dishes as we can. Some of their dishes were sweet like the drunken noodle so I had to ask for some fish sauce. I really enjoyed most of their dishes...The sticky rice was really nice and soft on Saturday but really tough on Sunday.5/5 Service4/5 food5/5 Ambiance Favorite dishes were the BBQ beef. Lao esan sausages and Mi Kha Ti.They are a new restaurant with a lot of potential. Needs a bit of work on the consistency but, it's definitely worth a try if you're in the area...Rock on Lao Esan Kitchen!

If you're in Lake Elsinore area, you gotta try this place. They serve very authentic Laos and Thai dishes. The portion was good and the service was nice as well. I wish they are closer to San Diego so I can go there whenever I crave for Thai/Laos food.

Service was great, prices fair and place was clean. The Nam Khao Todd was our favorite by far, superFlavorful and fresh. The Rad Na gravy had a nice flavor, but I definitely missed having chewy noodles to soak up the flavor. Everything was good overall. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

I came back for round two, still love every dish that I had ordered. Service was so accommodating yet informative. I had a different server but service was outstanding. I just enjoyed coming back due to their inviting and welcoming atmosphere. All the above was above and beyond my expectations. Will be back still have more dishes to try.

Everything was absolutely delicious! Also, found my spot for Thai tea! The guy working was very welcoming and kind. The decor was very nice and clean. I will definitely be back to try other dishes!

Delightful food, friendly and welcoming staff - I will be back! Being Lao, I have had my fair share of Lao food all my life, and I find this place to be delicious and authentic! The Lao sausages are a must and are so good (meaty, juicy, but without being too fatty). The lao papaya salad taste like home. Extensive menu, even if you are not familiar with lao food! So happy to have found a good lao restaurant in IE, you must try it