Kua Lao Thai Kitchen

One of the best restaurants I have gone to. I'm planning to come back here again soon, that's how good it was. I came here on a Saturday around 1030am and luckily there was only one person in front of me. I ordered the #33 - Pad Kra Prao w/ beef (traditional) and medium spicy. The lady taking my order was so nice and helpful. She was so cheerful and it made me excited to try the food. There isn't much seating so I would recommend coming early or ordering to go. Waited about 15 minutes and the food came out. It smelled amazing. There was so much flavor to it. I devoured it within minutes. My friends got the Nam Khao, Pad Kee Mao fried rice and the Lau sausage. I was able to try all of it and it was so good! This was such a great experience.The restaurant is located inside a small grocery store so you have found the place. I can't speak enough about this place. Definitely a hidden gem and I can't wait for others to try it as well.Thank you so much Kua Lao Thai Kitchen!

Kua Lao Thai Kitchen brings some authentic Southeast Asia dishes for you. So authentic that if you like Thai pepper spicy this your place. Follow your nose through Aqua Blue Store to the smells on basil and spices to the order counter. Be patient, every time we went there was a line. Usually the owner, Noking (I'm sure I screwed up the spelling), is the person taking your order. We had several dishes here, most recently was the Pad Kee Mao and Lao Sausage. I ordered the Pad Kee Mao medium spice and it had me sweating with others sitting around me laughing, it was fire and the heat level gets even hotter. It was delicious! The Lao Sausage was firm and very complex in texture. In the past we had the Pad Thai and the Pad Se Ew, all delicious. If you're in or passing through Modesto, CA you need to stop in here.

Exceptional hole in the wall in South Modesto making authentic Thai/Laotian dishes.Service was efficient and friendly. Primarily take out however, there are a few tables available to eat inside.Ask for your dishes to be made authentic for the true experience and that extra punch of spice & heat.Area not the greatest so I would not recommend visiting after day light hours.

Yes it is a hole in the wall! It's absolutely delicious. I had absolutely no idea this restaurant existed. Honestly it never popped up on Yelp before until today. I gotta bring my husband so he can try this place out. The cook is exceptional and so is the person who takes the orders. So sweet and nice!

5 stars for the food for sure.. if you love spicy, they have it going on.. if you're not in to spicy, make sure you let them know you want it mild. I've been to a few of the Thai places in Modesto. We wanted to try something new, and I saw the rating, and pics of the food, so definitely wanted to try it. If you're expecting a fancy sit-down restaurant, this wouldn't be your place. It's a hidden gem for sure inside a little Asian grocery market. Flavor of their food makes up for the surroundings you're dining in. We were not disappointed. The staff were very sweet and accommodating.. and they keep the dining space clean. Can't wait to go back and try some other dishes, and I'll definitely be using them for catering.

First, this place is a store w/a restaurant within. The woman at the cash register near the door was so warm & welcoming. Not a ton of seating but enough when we were there at 2pm. During their lunch rush, I'm sure seating is impossible, but don't let that deter you. Take it to go!I've had a hard time finding good Thai/Lao in my area. I drove 1 1/2 hrs to meet a friend there & it was worth it. Truly. All of the food was great. My tastebuds would've liked a bit more tamarind & more lime in the pad thai, but that's my only thing. Otherwise, it was all great plus they gave us free white rice w/our entrees. Last, their prices are AMAZING! The quantity is really good too. Service was really really good & pleasant. Just know they don't have a parking lot (as far as I could tell), but they are wheelchair accessible (just ring the doorbell).Pls, go support this small business.

Oh. My. Goodness!!! Run - don't walk - to this lovely gem of a Thai food restaurant nestled inside a cute market called "Aqua Blue Store." Searching for the best Thai food in Modesto, Kua Lao Thai Kitchen popped up on Yelp with a 4.9 star-rating - no small feat for ANY business on this platform - so I decided it had to be worth a try. I called in to order the eggplant with beef and spring rolls. Since it was an hour before closing, they told me it'd be ready in about 30 minutes (so make sure to plan ahead).Don't blink while you're driving by 411 H Street, or you might miss it; there are only a few parking spots on H Street, but you can park around the corner on 4th, too. While you're waiting for your food to be freshly prepared, you can browse their varied selection of Southeast Asian groceries! I loved both dishes, but the fresh shrimp spring rolls were my absolute favorite! 10/10 would order them again; they were super satisfying and refreshing on a scorching Central Valley summer day. Best of all, the prices are right. Don't sleep on this one...

There were rumors in the 209 that a new restaurant was in the works after the previous restaurant closed. Through the word of friends, family, and the community it was officially announced that the daughter of the Aqua Blue Store will take over! And yes.... IT'S FINALLY HERE!!I attended with my family to the grand opening. It was pretty busy; the line never ended keeping the staff busy, sweating, but still able to keep a smile on their faces. I applaud their hustle and dedication to creating a new Lao Thai restaurant to provide delicious, authentic cuisine.The menu has a great assortment of options to choose from! You can choose a wide selection of appetizers, salads, curry, fried rice, noodle dishes, and other entrees. There are also a variety of beverages to complement your meal and dessert! We ordered egg rolls, fried chicken wings, lao sausage, Lao-style papaya salad, laab, pad Thai, and several drinks. Everything tasted fantastic and incredibly delicious! All made fresh-to-order and well worth the cost. Each dish was unique and easily different in its own way. You can't go wrong with any of them.Kua Lao Thai Kitchen is located inside the Aqua Blue Store. All the staff are super friendly and their hard work is evident. They provide excellent service and are proactive to their delivery. It was obvious there would be some kinks and stress on the first day, but that will be perfected over time.Street parking is available and there is a limited section for dine-in. I will definitely return to try other items on the menu.

Don't really want to tell anyone how awesome Kua Lao Thai Kitchen. But what I will say is that almost nothing cost more than $12. It's a lot of food. And beautifully renovated. Real deal hidden gem.

First time trying out this restaurant and we were very happy with all the dishes we tried. The chicken potstickers were nice a crispy according to my kids. My kids took them down before I got to try them. The spring rolls were tasty. They paired them with flavorful peanut butter sauce. The Lao sausage was delicious, and so was the sauce they paired it with. Chicken pad Thai was on point. The mango and sticky rice dessert was phenomenal, definitely ordering that every time I come back. The cashew nut chicken was also great. The fried rice was also good. The food smelled so good on my drive home that I arrived home ready to dig and forgot to take pics. Next time I promise to come through. Overall this place is worth trying out. The flavors are fantastic, the prices are amazing and the lady's running the place are very friendly. Highly recommend this gem.