Rao Thai Eatery

my mom works here.

Some standout dishes, some ok dishes, and some that definitely need improvement. Quite spicy dishes so start with mild. Decent overall but be prepared for a mixed bag. Good: Nam Khao, Laos Papaya Salad (if you like fish sauce), Regular Papaya Salad, Tom Kha, Pork Jerky, Crispy Pork, drinks Ok: Kao Yum Kai (crispy chicken in tamarind sauce), Pad Thai (noodles were slightly undercooked), Drunken Noodles (decent if a bit oily), Tom Yum (too sweet for my taste), Boat Noodles (broth not my personal taste), Pumpkin Curry Not great: Basil Fried Rice (very undercooked rice, some kernels were hard), Pad See Ew (on the bland side)

Great vibes, great place, good customer service, and food was pretty good. On a sign by the door, it states that a party of 6 or more will have tip added onto the total cost. It wasn’t until after my family and I had left that we realized our party of 5 got tip charged onto our bill. Just be aware.

Good place to eat. Food is very good. Have good options. I had the pumpkin curry w chicken and Thai Satay and Thai iced tea and a nice big bottle of water. I was pretty full at the end had to take the rest home. The curry was made with their Red Panang curry. Chunks of chicken and pumpkin were good. Had a big bowl of brown rice to go with it. Very hardy meal. The decor and the atmosphere are cool. I highly suggest you go here. Vegetarian options: They are flexible so you can get most dishes vegetarian.

Came here for Thai boat noodle, but was more impressed by the lao papaya salad instead. Definitely one of the best papaya salad I've had.