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Lao Lao Bar in Toronto offers a vibrant and contemporary take on traditional Lao cuisine, blending authentic flavors with a modern twist to create a unique dining experience. Located at 5 St. Joseph Street, this restaurant is known for its lively atmosphere and innovative menu.
The menu at Lao Lao Bar features a variety of dishes that highlight the bold and tangy flavors characteristic of Lao food. Popular items include the Sakoo Yat Sai, tapioca dumplings filled with shiitake mushrooms, radish, and peanuts, and the Nam Khao, a crispy coconut rice salad served as a lettuce wrap. Other notable dishes are the juicy Sai Kok Lao sausages and the Laap Shrimp, which incorporates traditional Lao fermented fish sauce and herbs.
The restaurant’s ambiance is equally noteworthy, with a casual yet energetic vibe that makes it ideal for group dining. The decor includes a semi-private dining area and a lower-level lounge with a speakeasy feel, perfect for private events (blogTO). Lao Lao Bar also offers a selection of tropical-inspired cocktails and a curated wine list that complements the robust flavors of the food.
Overall, Lao Lao Bar is celebrated for its dedication to authentic Lao hospitality and its ability to transport diners with its vibrant and flavorful dishes, all within a contemporary Toronto setting.
For more information or reservations,? visit: www.laolaobar.com
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Natalie Joy
a week agoWe celebrated my birthday here with a 16-person party enjoying an incredible 11-course family-style tasting menu. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate all of our dietary needs, from pork substitutions to gluten-free precautions and beef-free options. Our server Savanna was outstanding friendly, knowledgeable, and added a personal touch. The food was amazing, many of my guests tried Laotian cuisine for the first time and loved it. Truly beyond five stars!
Sherry Ton
a month ago📍Came here for dinner, left with a new obsession: those chicken wings. Juicy, perfectly seasoned, and paired with a sauce that had me low-key plotting my return trip before I even finished chewing. 🐔🔥 ✅ Pro tip: reserve ahead of time—this place gets packed. Walk-ins? Only if you’re lucky or clairvoyant. 🧄 The beef jerky? Bold, flavorful, slightly oily, but totally snack-worthy. ♀️ The purple tapioca balls wrapped in lettuce? I wanted to like them, but it felt like dessert got lost on the way to the appetizer menu. 🌶️ Thai sausage = 🔥. Too spicy for me, but if you love heat, you’ll love this. 🍜 Drunken noodles were decent. Not a show-stealer, but a solid backup if you’re still hungry. 🎧 One heads-up: this isn’t the best spot for deep conversations. It’s loud and lively, which adds to the vibe, but not ideal if you’re hoping for a quiet dinner chat. That said, the decor and energy are ✨cool✨. Would I come back? For those wings? Absolutely. For a date night heart-to-heart? Maybe not.
Sabrina Le
a month agoI booked a reservation to celebrate my birthday here and it did not disappoint. I would love to come back again to try more of their options. I recommend trying the Tapioca Dumplings, it’s actually so good and it reminded me of a Vietnamese dish that I can’t quite remember but it tastes so similar and it was so interesting! The interior is absolutely stunning btw
chiara johnson
4 months agoPlease go here! The food is amazing and affordable given quality. I would recommend the papaya fritters which are so so good. The drunken noodles are also bursting with flavour and each bite tastes so unique. Also the coconut sticky rice is very tasty. For dessert I would recommend the deep fried bananas, the Pandam sauce is a GAME CHANGER, I’ve never tried anything like it before. However, this place is popular, it does get very busy so definitely reserve in advanced and request to sit in the back room if possible as it is quieter than the main dining room
Namita Chaudhary
4 months agoWent here for dinner. Do make reservations - it very busy. The decor, the mood and the ambiance is amazing. More of a shareable menu. We ordered Fresh rolls - amazing peanut sauce Tapioca balls - self roll with lettuce - was ok Drunken noodles - taste was great but hardly any tofu pieces Green papaya fritters - very crispy amazing sauce Minced meat salad with shrimp - was cold (wud hv been nice if that was made clear) and tasted alright, mostly hot and acidic. The stew - was alright as well Steamed fish - was alright as well. Nothing stood out food wise. The staff was courteous and polite. Didn't find value for money We booked for a birthday which was mentioned in the reservation but there was no acknowledgement. I understand that it should not be an expectation for the restaurant to celebrate it, but why ask. And especially the 'nicer' places do offer something to celebrate and make it special. Disappointed. .