Taurus Ox

A lovely Laotian restaurant in the Capital Hill area near volunteer park. This was my first time eating at this restaurant after hearing a lot of good reviews and must trys. This is a perfect place for a date night or group dinner. There is no reservations for groups smaller than 6. When we got there on a Tuesday evening we waited approximately 45 minutes before getting a table. BUT IT WAS WORTH IT FOR ALL THE JAM PACK FLAVORS What we ordered:Lao Burger (10/10): I would order this again and again! The burger is so unique in flavor. I highly recommend ordering it with the taro chips. I couldn't stop eating them. Nam Khao (7/10): I have had this dish at home before. It is not the best that I have had BUT I recommend anyone who has never had Laotian or northern thai food to try this dish. I think it is a staple. It is a crispy rice dish that is very flavorful. For me was a little salty but with a few lime squeezes it was delicious!!!!! Khan Poon Noodle Soup (3/10): I did not like the flavor of this noodle soup. It was too bitter for me. I wasn't expecting the flavor of this. It wasn't my favorite. Side of Lao Sausage and Sticky rice (7/10):the sausage is a must try!! hands down a must try!

Lao Burger: Absolutely delicious! The seasoning in the meat was great, and the toppings inside complemented everything well. Lao Sausage Entrée: There was a lot of flavor packed in the sausage. There were also a lot of vegetables on the side, which is great. Our server was very nice, and the food arrived very quickly!

This is the first Loatian restaurant I have been too. Their Pork Sausage with sticky rice was out of this world. The other dish we tried was tasty but not mind-blowing. They have a great Ambience with friendly staff, highly recommend this place specifically if you haven't tried Loatian cuisine before.

Yum! I really enjoyed Taurus Ox, very hip restaurant with lots of tasty options! I went with a group of friends and we got many items to share:- noodle dish/ I found it super similar to phad Thai. Fun sweet zesty flavors but with be okay to skip next time - sausage/sticky rice plate/ yum! The sausage was both sweet and savory with the perfect amount of spices - chicken curry/ ultra comforting dish, creamy coconut base with hints of basil which I liked a lot - Taurus ox burger/ I think this was my favorite entree! The meat is super tender and seasoned with Laos spices. I love the pickled vegetables inside to balance out the meat and carbs.There was quite a wait for a table but the staff were friendly and we got our food in a timely manner after ordering. Must if you're around cap hill!

Everything is fantastic! My favorite discovery on this Seattle trip. The burger is worthy of all itsaccolades and the accompanying taro chips are one of the the only two forms of taro I eat (the other is the fried dim sum). The crispy Brussels sprouts on the thom khem and the Lao sausage were especially outstanding. And don't skip out on the mango and sticky rice dessert.

Food tasted great at Taurus Ox. Everything we ordered outside the laap was fantastic (I was thinking it was going to be similar to the Thai version of larp but that wasn't quite it - served cold and very light on flavor) . It was just a tad bit crowded on a regular Wednesday night and somewhat difficult to get service in between. Best to come with a group so you can try a lot of the dishes.

I would say this is a cool bar with interesting drinks and alright Laotian food, but I wouldn't come just for the food. My favorite thing was the Lao Burger. Both the Nam Khao (rice was cold) and Lao Sausage (texture was too soft as I like mine firm, also not as flavorful as I hoped). We also ordered some oysters for appetizer, which was fresh and delicious.Service was decent. Ambiance is casual.

Laotian food at an affordable price! Come here early because there will be a wait and line. The service is fast and prices are good. The place is clean and busy. The Lao sausage is what they're known for. It's not my favourite thing but that is personal preference. The sausage itself is done very well and cook perfectly! I definitely don't get the chance to try Laotian food so this place opened up my mind to the complex flavours and ingredients used in the cuisine. A must try if you're in the area!

the burger here was truly delicious. the sausage appetizer also pretty good but pales in comparison to the burger. would definitely follow suit and recommend trying out the burger.

I love burgers. I sometimes drive 4+ hours to get to Keizer, OR, just to eat at the fabulous In N Out burger and come back up to Seattle the same day. Yes, I am reckless and crazy when it comes to burgers. There are so many options out there but we all know that not every burger is created equal. Taurus Ox utterly shattered my perception of a good burger. I was initially skeptical of a burger that contains cilantro. I really did not think they would go well together. And cured pork belly, not bacon. And I also generally prefer fresh onions and I saw that they had picked onions instead. All of these hesitations, fears, skepticism, and past preferences were all blown away with the first bite of their fabulous Lao Burger. It changed me. It was one of the best burgers I have ever had. So much flavor, a bit of foreign and exotic punch, exploded in my mouth, shattering every taste buds in every which way. I could not stop eating. It was absolutely amazing.My vegan friend had Yellow Gaeng and he also had high praises. Service was friendly, courteous, and prompt. We sat in the booth in the back and it had a great casual ambiance. One of my new favorites of 2024!