Bay Area/ Oakland/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 10, 2019
The 5 best Laotian spots in OaklandPhoto: The Saap Avenue/Yelp

In search of a new favorite Laotian spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Laotian spots around Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Vientian Café

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First is Allendale's Vientian Café, situated at 3801 Allendale Ave. (between 39th and 38th avenues). With four stars out of 890 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian spot has proven to be a local favorite.

2. Chai Thai Noodles

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Chai Thai Noodles, located at 545 International Blvd., Suite B, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Thai and Laotian spot, which offers noodles and more, four stars out of 866 reviews.

3. The Saap Avenue

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The Saap Avenue, a cocktail bar and Laotian spot in North Oakland, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 118 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4395 Piedmont Ave., Suite 2 (between Pleasant Valley Avenue and Brandon Street) to see for yourself.

4. Sticky Rice Cafe

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Check out Sticky Rice Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 308 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Laotian and Thai spot at 2810 International Blvd.

5. Lao Taé

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Finally, there's Lao Taé, a Montclair Village favorite with 4.5 stars out of 65 reviews. Stop by 6516 Moraga Ave. (between La Salle Avenue and Mountain Boulevard) to hit up the Laotian and Thai spot, which offers noodles and more, next time the urge strikes.


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