Taste of Thai and Lao brings pho and laab to Big Lake

The read on Taste of Thai and Lao

Taste of Thai and Lao holds a Google rating of 4.5 from 92 reviews, with public feedback leaning heavily toward flavorful food, generous portions and friendly staff. The restaurant appears to work equally well for a warming bowl of pho, a noodle dinner or a larger spread of appetizers and rice dishes.

Reviewers also notice the setting. The interior is described as clean, beautiful and welcoming, including by a customer picking up takeout. That matters for a restaurant whose feedback otherwise centers squarely on the cooking. Taste of Thai and Lao sounds comfortable enough for a casual sit-down meal while remaining practical for pickup.

What diners consistently like

Pho is the clearest recurring recommendation. Multiple diners praise the broth, including one who chose it on a cold day and another who called the bowl very good. Those comments suggest the broth carries enough depth to be the main attraction rather than merely a base for noodles and toppings.

Wontons also appear more than once, including a specific endorsement of cream cheese wontons. Beyond those recurring choices, the reviews show useful range. Beef laab earns especially strong praise, while drunken noodles and Pad Se Ew receive positive mentions. Pork belly, spring rolls, steak on a stick with sticky rice, chicken fried rice, shrimp lo mein and other dishes add to the impression of a menu suited to mixed groups.

Portion size is another advantage. One review directly connects the servings with good value for the quality, placing the restaurant comfortably in the mid-range category. Fast food arrival was praised in one account, and several reviewers said they planned to return to explore more of the menu.

Service is the main variable

Most of the supplied reviews describe the staff as attentive, kind, friendly or welcoming. One customer was impressed by how quickly the food arrived, and another highlighted the warm service alongside the pho.

There is, however, a detailed contrary report. That diner enjoyed the food but said the dine-in service was largely absent: seating was unclear, a menu had to be requested, the order was not taken promptly and the check required another request. It reads as an outlier within this sample, but it is specific enough to keep expectations measured. Customers in a hurry may prefer pickup, especially since takeout feedback includes praise for both cleanliness and staff demeanor.

Verdict

Taste of Thai and Lao looks like one of Big Lake’s more compelling choices for pho, Thai noodles and Lao specialties. The strongest case rests on its praised broth, broad menu, substantial portions and generally friendly reception. Service consistency is the one caution. For a first order, pho and wontons provide the most support across the available reviews, while beef laab or Pad Se Ew can round out a shared meal.