"Experience the most authentic Thai and Laotian flavors right on the Rockville Pike at Eat A Lao."

As a SE Asian restaurant, we bring a unique, unfiltered perspective to Southeast Asian cuisine,
specializing in bold, traditional dishes that refuse to 'dumb down' the heat or complexity.

Our menu features Thai-influenced favorites crafted with a native chef's expertise,
including our signature Pad Thai Supreme, savory Drunken Noodles, and the rich, comforting Tom Kha soup.

Whether you're craving the familiar zest of Papaya Salad (Som Tum Thai) or the deep,
aromatic spices of our Panang Curry, we offer a level of authenticity and culinary layering
that distinguishes us as a true hidden gem for Thai food enthusiasts in Rockville."

Authenticity First: Co-owned by a native Thai-Lao chef,
the restaurant serves dishes from Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam,
maintaining traditional spice levels and flavor profiles.

Signature Thai Dishes:

Pad Thai Supreme: Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, fried pork belly, and tamarind.
  • Drunken Noodles: Spicy wide rice noodles with chili garlic sauce and basil.
Tom Yum & Tom Kha: Traditional lemongrass and coconut milk soups.
Boat Noodle Soup: a concentrated beef broth with thin rice Pho Noodles,
bathed in spices like Star Anise and cinnamon, among others.
Basil Pork Crisp: stir-fried pork belly with chili garlic sauce, bell peppers, and green beans.
Dancing Pork Belly & Chinese Broccoli: Jasmine rice accompanies this crispy pork belly
that is sauteed with bean paste

For those interested in one of Eat A Lao dishes. We offer a variety of options.
When ordering, don't forget to adjust the spice level to your taste
– from Level 1 (Minimum Spicy) to Level 5 – Lao Spicy – beyond extra spicy.
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  • Location: Conveniently located in the Sunshine Square shopping center at 1327 Rockville Pike,
making it an easy stop for the best Thai dishes on "the Pike".

If you have been searching the internet using the phrase - the best Thai food near me,
give Eat A Lao Restaurant a try, and you will keep coming back for more!
If you have an interest in about menu or catering options,
they can be reached at (301) 909-9181 or by Email.