“ Stopped in a weeknight and it was pretty much empty besides another couple. Greeted and sat wherever. Didn't take long to put in our order of beef laab, thom som, and stuffed wings. Two of three dish came with sticky rice and also got one small regular rice. Beef laab ordered native spicy and it did not disappoint! Flavor and spicy level was all on par, could be more spicy. The sticky rice and lettuce wrap added the extra touch. Thom som was good and spicy. Wish it was definitely Lao style, missing the padek but understandable because it's an acquired taste and smell. Stuffed wings was kind of a two-in-one, got the stuffed wings on top of their 'peanut' sauce with a curry base. The broccoli was a nice presentation. The stuffed wing itself was fried so some of the chicken was dry but if you dipped in the sauce it help. Wish the wings were baked, that would've made it more juicer. Overall I'd go back and try other things but definitely would repeat this order anytime. ”

“ I highly recommend Lao Laan-Xang. The mango curry with catfish here is my favorite meal in Madison. Absolutely phenomenal. Lao Laan-Xang is excellent for both takeout and dining in, as the restaurant has a nice cozy ambiance. I'm picky when it comes to Thai iced tea, but I love theirs. The crab Rangoon and mango sticky rice are also delicious! ”

“ Some of my favorite Thai food in Madison! It's located in a cozy space in the heart of the Atwood neighborhood. A comfortable space with nice big windows. Parking can be challenging. There is no parking lot and limited parking options. I found street parking a few blocks away. We started off with the tofu spring rolls. So fresh and their peanut sauce is amazing! We then shared 2 entrees for 2 people, the pad thai with tofu and their peanut curry. The peanut curry is my favorite! Excellent flavor with fresh veggies and perfectly cooked tofu. The pad thai was great as well. They do only bring out a very small bowl of rice for the curry but they will refill it. Overall, great portions. The staff was friendly but the service was slow. This is a great place for take out so I'm sure especially on a Friday night there were many take out orders to manage on top of the service in the restaurant. A great spot if you're not in a rush. ”

“ I love their food! The first few times I went I always got the mango curry this time I got something different which was just as savory. They moved to a different location which seems more spacious and brighter. Their service was great. We went during a busy time but we got our food I a timely manner. Highly recommend! I'd definitely come back!!! They have vegetarian options! ”

“ Authenticity is 10/10 here. Went here based on a secondary recommendation. I gobbled up my entire delicious papaya salad. I was with two other people, they were meh on their dishes. My friend actually did not like hers, she enjoys Thai food a lot. Quaint, no frills interior. Modest and authentic feel. It was an experience to see people order something and serve themselves out of the silver communal bowl. Oh and my sticky rice came in a little wicker basket tehehe They said they got a new system and could not offer separate checks. ”

“ I dined in on a Saturday evening. The place was not full. I was able to find street parking close by without difficulty. Lao laan xang fried rice was my entree item. I went for Lao spicy level. I liked it at that spice level. It was a fried rice with a lot of stuff - chicken, beef, pineapple, cashew and shrimp mixed in. Crunchiness of the cashew as good. Pineapple gave a much needed sweetness. ”

“ This was our first dinner in Madison and it really set a high bar on what we expected for the rest of our meals during our visit. This Laotian cuisine was appealing and intriguing and seemingly draws influence from other Southeast Asian cuisines such as Thai and Vietnamese. Our group of 14 tried several items: Thai iced tea, vegetarian egg roll, chicken satay, pork tenderloin satay, drunken noodles with beef, Lao Laan-Xang fried rice with combination meat, three mushrooms with tofu, spicy peanut curry with mock duck, stuffed chicken wings, stuffed pork tenderloin, and sweet sticky rice with mango. We thoroughly enjoyed every item but there were a few that particularly stood out. The stuffed chicken wings had vermicelli and pork tenderloin had a blend of herbs and spices. Both were excellently executed and a must-try. Keep in mind that both of these require more time to prepare. We have four young children with minimal patience. Therefore I placed an order for both items while we browsed the rest of the menu. The drunken noodle was a huge hit for us. It is similar to the Thai version except I think this does not have the fish sauce and therefore not having that sour, tangy flavor. The sweet sticky rice with fresh mango was their only dessert for the evening and we ordered three bowls to share. My husband and I are generally not big fans of coconut however we made the exception for this. The coconut was not overwhelming and instead well complimented with the mango, sesame, and sticky rice. Not sure what kind of sticky rice they used but it is very different from the white ones that we usually have. Parking was a bit difficult and we had three cars. We had to circle around the blocks a few times. The staff was helpful and told us there is street parking across the street, parking behind the restaurant, and parking at United Way after 5 PM. ”