Vientiane Bistro
Vientiane Bistro
Kalanga root, kaffir lime, mushrooms, peppers, carrots and tomatoes in a spicy chili lemongrass broth. Gluten free.
Coconut milk soup with kalanga root, kaffir lime, lemongrass, onions, peppers and carrots. Gluten free.
Rice porridge. Served with scallions, beansprouts, cilantro, fried garlic and black pepper. Choice of crispy tofu, chicken or pork.
Seaweed and tofu in a soybean broth.
Stuffed with shrimp in a clear broth.
Serves 2-4. Spicy lemongrass hot pot. Recommended medium spicy.
Crab, mussels and shrimp in kalanga root, kaffir lime, mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers spicy chili lemongrass broth.
rice noodle soup with basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, scallion and lime
Rice noodles mixed vegetables, scallion, cilantro basil beansprouts and lime
rice noodle soup with basil, scallion, bean sprouts, cilantro and lime
rice noodle soup with cilantro scallions basil bean sprouts fried garlic ginger
A hidden secret mix of half coconut soup with half tom-yum, don't miss this one of a kind!
Soft rice paper with herbs and vermicelli, served with tangy tamarind and sweet chili sauce topped with crushed peanuts.
Stuffed with onions napa cabbage carrots leeks serve with garlic soy sauce.
Tossed in olive oil and serve with peanut sauce.
Marinated with coconut, tumeric and garlic grilled skewers. Served with peanut sauce and cucumber salsa.
Filled with silver noodles, cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, deep-fried until golden. Served with sweet chili orange sauce.
Seen haang. Marinated beef with steam vegetables. Served with chili peanut paste. Peanuts.
Deep-fried tofu triangles. Served with chili sauce. Gluten free.
Asian crepe stuffed with beansprouts, onions and carrots, scallions and served with house sauce. Please allow some additional cooking time. Vegan and gluten free.
Seasoned with mixed herbs and serve with cucumber salsa.
Wrapped in wonton and fried crispy golden with sweet citrus chili garlic sauce.
Fresh steamed soybean pods. Vegan and gluten free.
Steam in your choice of sauce, basil or curry. Recommended medium spicy.
Tossed in sweet and tangy sauce along with chili, lemongrass and kaffir leaves.
tossed in your choice of sauce
deep fried brussels tossed in a fish sauce vinaigrette and topped with chili flakes, scallions and cilantro
CRISPY FRIED AND TOSSED IN OUR SIGNATURE SPICY SAUCE
Crispy pork belly serve with ginger habanero sauce
Thum-muk-hoong. Topped with peanuts. Shredded papaya with tomatoes, garlic, chili and lime juice. Gluten free.
Thum-muk-hoong. Fish sauce and dried shrimps topped with peanuts. Shredded papaya with tomatoes, garlic, chili and lime juice. Gluten free.
Thum-muk-hoong. Served with padek sauce. Shredded papaya with tomatoes, garlic, chili and lime juice. Gluten free. Add fermented crab for an additional charge.
Marinated rice with coconut flakes tossed with scallions, cilantro, lime leaves and chill topped with crush peanuts served with lettuce to wrap.
Choice of meat serve with Asian herbs, lemongrass, kaffir leaves, crushed peanuts and a spicy lemon dressing over fresh spring mix. Recommended spicy.
Marinated rice with coconut flakes tossed with scallions, cilantro, lime leaves and chill topped with crush peanuts served with lettuce to wrap.
tart mango tossed with cabbage, mint, crispy garlic, crushed peanuts in our house fish sauce vinaigrette
Saute with garlic, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots and onions in a spicy sauce. Recommended medium spicy.
Saute with garlic, ginger, peppers, zucchini and onions in a spicy sauce. Recommended medium spicy.
Saute with mushrooms and chili sauce, steamed spinach and vegetables. Recommended spicy.
Sweet, spicy and tangy. Served with steam broccoli and carrots. Recommended spicy.
Saute with garlic, bell peppers, carrots, onions and eggplant in a spicy sauce. Recommended medium spicy.
Potatoes, onions, bell peppers and carrots in a coconut broth. Recommended spicy. (NOT GLUTEN FREE)
Onions, bell peppers, basil, carrots and green beans in a coconut broth. Recommended medium spicy.
Onions, basil, green beans, Thai eggplant, carrots and green chili in a coconut broth. Recommended very spicy.
Peanut based coconut curry with seasonal herbs and spices. Served with steamed vegetables. Peanuts and recommended medium spicy.
Soy sauce base with snow peas, bell peppers, onions, carrots and beansprouts.
Spicy chili garlic base with snow peas, carrots, onions, bell peppers and beansprouts. Recommended medium spicy.
Yellow curry powder with carrots, onions, bell peppers, snow peas and beansprouts.
Yellow curry base with cashew nuts, snow peas, bell peppers, onions, carrots and beansprouts. Recommended spicy.
Thai rice noodles stir-fried with broccoli, carrots, beansprouts and topped with ground peanuts.
Stir fry rice flat noodles with broccoli, onions, peppers, snow peas and carrots in a sweet soy sauce.
Stir fry flat rice noodles with broccoli, peppers, onions, carrots and bean sprouts in spicy basil garlic sauce.
Stir fry flat rice noodles topped with hoisin gravy sauce and mixed vegetables.
Choose your favorite curry over rice noodles
(contains fish sauce) saute with mixed vegatables, basil and beansprouts
Tangy lemongrass and tamarind flavored sauted with mix vegetables
Grilled lao sausage. Stuffed with chopped pork, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves. Served with cabbage salad and spicy roasted chili garlic sauce. (Jeow muk phet) sticky rice. 3 links. Gluten free.
Shredded bamboo shoots, pumpkin and mushrooms in a stew. Served with sticky rice. Recommended spicy.
Served over vermicelli rice noodles with bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, carrots, mints, cilantro and scallions with a curry coconut broth. Gluten free and recommended medium spicy.
Napa cabbage, clear noodles, sweet basil, eggs, chili, coconut milk and lime leaves. Gluten free, recommended medium spicy.
Marinated with roasted rice powder, lime juice, kalanga, mint, cilantro, beansprouts and served with sticky rice. Served room temperature. Gluten free. Recommended medium spicy.
Stew lemongrass, shallots, chili, Asian eggplants, dill and served with sticky rice. Gluten free and recommended medium spicy.
Lettuce fish wraps with lemongrass, cilantro, ginger, cucumbers, scallions, tomatoes and vermicelli noodles with spicy tamarind sauce.
Stuffed with mushrooms, carrots and silver noodles in a red curry sauce. Served with steamed vegetables.
Braised pork belly and tofu in five spiced sweet soy serve with egg, cucumber and rice ( Gluten-Free )
spicy stir fry minced pork with peppers, onions and crispy basil chips topped with a fried egg serve with chili pepper fish sauce
Green curry broth with rice vermicelli noodles mints cilantro purple cabbage scallions bean sprouts carrots lettuce
Add coconut milk for an additional charge.
Add Coconut milk for an additional charge.
Thai sweet syrup choice of red or green flavor with half and half.
tangy and sweet perfect for summer!!!
made with green and jasmine tea leaves
Half thai tea half lemonade over ice
drizzled with honey and coconut flakes
6 oz jar of crispy garlic chili oil. Put this on EVERYTHING!!!!! Vegan and Gluten-free
12 oz jar of all natural fresh ginger, garlic and habanero. Great with seafood and chicken.Gluten-free & Vegan( PLEASE KEEP REFRIGERATED)
Our most popular dipping sauce is now available in a 12oz bottle! Sweet and tangy! GLUTEN FREE & VEGAN
12OZ bottle VEGAN
12oz Of our homemade sweet and tangy dumpling sauce VEGAN
vegan and gluten free
vegan and gluten free
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vegan and gluten free
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contains fishsauce
Khaopoon aka King Soup
Sai Gawk lao sausage
Another dumpling
LAAB
Sai Gawk (Lao Sausages)
Khaopoon aka King Soup
Crispy Naam Lettuce Wraps
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
KHAO POON AKA KING SOUP - red curry vermicelli noodle soup
a plate of food on a table
PAD KEE MAO
$11 for four tiny satay skewers
MANGO COCONUT STICKY RICE
BANH XEO - crispy crepe
Pun Paa Tilapia
outside
Shrimp pineapple fried rice
food
Pho w brisket
BANH XEO
Spicy Tamarind Wings
First time having lunch here. Service was great and food was awesome!!! Coming back soon
PAD THAI
SWEET BASIL w/beef
Kaitlyn T.
Apr 17, 2024
Best Lao spot in the city. Vientiane is the reason why I am so familiar with Lao cuisine. People are hesitant to come to this part of town, but as a Kensington-born girl, I'm grateful to have a nice BYOB restaurant to eat at which is owned by the friendliest and most genuine people ever. There are so many good options to choose from such as Thai classics and Lao specialities you may have never heard of before. This place is for everyone, including those who are looking for vegan and gluten-free options. I have so many favorites but my favorites of all time are the Lao papaya salad, beef jerky, mussels (get the basil or green curry sauce), brisket pho, gang naw mai (bamboo stew), laab (beef and duck are my favorites), sai gawk (Lao sausages) and kow piek sen with moo krob crispy pork belly. All of these are so flavorful and fulfilling. You can also request different spice levels. I am grateful this place grants what you ask for. When I ask for very spicy at other places, it's not enough but here it is what I asked for. Their brewed drinks are super refreshing, especially the green Thai tea and Thai coffee. The ambiance is the best during dinner, which is super intimate and cozy. You can really go here for any occasion whether it be a casual meal or a celebration.
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Thuy H.
Apr 1, 2024
How have I not reviewed this place yet?? I love coming here. I mostly come for just their Lao dishes as it is truly authentic. King soup - this is the only spot in Philly that I know either has it or does it right! The soup is loaded with herbs and flavor Crispy nem salad - omg!!! So tasty. Just get it. This is my kiddies and my favorite dish. You might think it sounds funky, but the sourness mixed with the crispy rice just makes everything just work!Lao sausages - served with sticky rice and some unique sauces. So flavorful and the green sauce is delicious. We always order extra sticky rice with it.
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Richard C.
Sep 8, 2024
The best food and the friendliest staff! Off the beaten path but not to be missed. Vegan options.
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Morgan M.
Jul 21, 2024
My boyfriend and I had their lunch special. It was a good deal and came with a small salad, an appetizer, and an entree. I really enjoyed the vegetable spring roll and small salad I had; the dressing on the salad was sooooo good! I got pad thai for my entree and the serving was pretty big for lunch. Overall a cute spot with extremely friendly service and great food. I can't wait to try more!
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George C.
Jan 13, 2024
Located in a small storefront in Kensington, this is a gem. Ate with my wife and our two college-aged children. We were all blown away by the food. Really don't think you can go wrong on their menu. The spring rolls were amazingly crispy; steamed pork dumplings flavorful. We also shared a crispy crepe stuffed with shrimp that everyone at the table loved.I ordered the Laotian sausage, Sai Gawk, and couldn't have been happier with it. This is exactly the kind of small place that you're thrilled to stumble across, and look forward to visiting again.
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Michelle C.
Jan 14, 2024
Enjoyed a delicious meal last evening at Vientiane. We were returning our son back to college from Winter break and wanted to grab dinner before getting back on the road. Quaint inside. I loved the pop music playing , maybe a little loud for a date night but for our family dinner. The service was friendly and attentive. Parking was easy. Just a 10 minute drive from Temple UniversityWe ordered the crispy pork spring roll and steamed vegetable dumplings. Perfect morsels full of flavor. We also ordered the crepe with shrimp which came with a delightful palate cleanser. My son order the pho with brisket which had a beautiful clear broth packed with flavor. My daughter order the pad Thai and I had taste and agreed with her that we will never be able to order pad Thai again from our favorite place back in Baltimore. My husband had Laotsausages with sticky rice which he loved and I had the sweet basil with beef in this beautiful spicy, tangy, sauce with a hint of sweetness and perfectly cooked broccoli and carrots. My son said he will go back with friends and we definitely want to come back next time we visit.
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Dylan S.
Apr 18, 2024
Not yummy, not good value, and sent me to the porcelain throne for most of the following day.
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Kathrin S.
Aug 6, 2023
Had a lovely time here for a BYOB birthday dinner on a Friday night! The server had set up our table in advance and it was pretty quiet. It seems as if most people come in for pickup / takeout, but the spot itself is very cute, intimate, and clean! We ordered a bit of everything - summer rolls, ban xeo, yellow curry, papaya salad, and naam lettuce wraps. Everything was delicious, my favorites being the ban xeo pork crepes and the curry. This was also very veggie and vegan friendly, with so many different options on the menu! We also ordered the mango sticky rice for dessert and the restaurant changed the music to happy birthday and sang, clearly having fun with it. I look forward to returning with a group!
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Emma Z.
Aug 27, 2023
Cute little place, decorated well inside. Hidden spot in an area I would normally not get to, but the food is pretty good, especially their Lao dishes! Not your typical Thai restaurant with just the usual dishes, it has a lot more varieties and flavors.I would definitely vote for their Lao specialty dishes, just for the unique flavors and combinations. Our favorite was the "king soup" with red curry coconut & vermicelli noodles, added crab/pork meatballs, rich but also refreshing.Appetizers all looked good. Sad they don't have mussels any more... the crispy crepe is good with contrasting textures, paired well with picked cucumbers. Tamarind wings are also decent- very sticky, a tad bit too sweet for me but overall good.The duck is also cooked well, crispy skin and 2 huge leg/thighs. But the sweet basil sauce is a bit disappointing, too syrupy and not much other basil or interesting flavors.Curry dishes are good but nothing outstanding or different.Will definitely come back to try more of their Lao specialties!
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Chanthorn H.
Aug 29, 2024
Hands down, one of my favorite places to go for some delicious food. My go to items are the sausages served with sticky rice. It's so flavorful and the sauce that it's served with is wonderful. I could eat it on it's own! The crispy Naam salad with the cured pork is another go to. The crispy rice mixed with the sour flavors from the pork is the perfect combo. Lastly, can't end a meal without dessert. The mango and sticky rice is a must! Small restaurant, but never had an issue getting a table. Also, the staff is very attentive. Can't wait to be back
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