Lao Food Co.

I came to Lao Food Co.after seeing it on Instagram. We came right at the opening for weekend brunch, and there was no waiting on the weekend. There are four tables with four seats each. Reservations accepted. We ordered tapioca pearl dumplings, crispy fried rice, coffee, and soy milk with grass jelly. The tapioca pearl dumplings filled with chicken, radish and peanuts came in five and were really delicious. The coconut crispy rice was made with crispy rice, cured pork, herbs and peanuts. We loved the texture and taste of the dish - it was very refreshing with the lettuce wrap, and combined with the house-made chilli sauce, elevated it. After these two dishes, we were full and took some coconut crispy rice home. Service was quick and friendly. Chef Dao came out to speak to us after our meal, and we could see the passion and love they put into each dish. Amazing Laos food is popping up in Toronto, and this is one of those spots. Lao Food Co also offers a monthly supper club, which is a three-course prixe fixe meal - which we plan on going to in the future. The restaurant is only open on weekends. Overall, we are excited to try this neighbourhood gem and would encourage others to try delicious Laotian food at Lao Food Co. Accessibility: two steps to the restaurant, no automatic door opener, sizeable individual washroom. Neighbourhood street parking, and some public transportation options.

August 25, 2024 on Google

Food is authentically Lao and delicious, we will be back here again 😋 I loved the coconut crispy rice

August 10, 2024 on Google

This is, by far, the best meal I have had out in a restaurant in a long, long time. Everything was soo fresh, and it looked bigger than it was. We were able to finish the Dumplings, which were sweet, and when you added the hot chili piece to the next bite, it was amazing. The flavors were spot on. For our mains we got the Laap and the crispy rice dish, which was soo good We ended up eating the rest instead of taking a little bit home. We still had room for the coconut pancakes and Mango with sticky rice, and they were amazing as well. We left feeling satisfied and not stuffed or hungry again. You have to eat in the restaurant to really enjoy the food and you should.

August 1, 2024 on Google

The BEST Lao food you can get. Dao is an amazing chef who knows how to cook authentic Lao dishes!! You will not be disappointed when you come here. Get one of EVERYTHING to try the true Lao cuisine! He is an amazing chef who truly cares about his food and shows why the Lao culture is amazing for the sweet and spicy flavours we love and adore! We came here for brunch and will definitely be back!!

July 17, 2024 on Google

Tasty authentic Lao food that was freshly prepared by Chef Dao! Looking forward to going back and trying the soup noodles and sausage dishes when they’re back on the menu. Happy to have this addition to the neighbourhood.

June 29, 2024 on Google

Chef Dao is the Lao food champion this city needs! Another brilliant culinary addition to the neighbourhood with unmatched flavours and presentation. Had the real privilege of sitting in on a Sunday brunch and will be back for the very next Supper Club :)

May 7, 2024 on Google

I had the opportunity to come here for the first time during their brunch hours. It's a nice little restaurant and the food is delicious as well! I really enjoyed their pearl dumplings appetizer. The skin was chewy and the filling was very tasty. I had the pleasure of speaking with the owner/chef and he mentioned he is looking to expanding his restaurant hours so I'll definitely come back in the future to try other dishes!

April 30, 2024 on Google

Dao is a guy who just really wants to cook his heritage and does a great job at it. He’s been at it since 2019 with good supperclubs and I did a bunch of takeout from him over the pandemic. So I was pretty stoked to be able to finally experience his cooking in a sit down format. Still super love his tapioca dumplings and crispy rice salad. Great flavors and textures. The dessert of coconut pancakes was new to me and also very nice. Do eat that asap to experience all the textures of it. Almost still pop-up vibes. Short menu. Sundays only (because he’s still got a day-job!!). Currently brunch from 11-3 and preorder pickup until 8. Tiny space. Groups of 2-4 is best.

March 2, 2024 on Google