Laos in Town – Thai
This vibrant urban sanctuary pulses with the bold, funk-forward aromas of Southeast Asia, where the sizzle of grilled pork shoulder and the fragrant steam of house-made herbal sausages fill the air. Diners embark on a sensory journey through contrasting textures and heat, from the delicate crunch of golden-fried quail to the interactive, herbaceous brightness of Mieng Kana wraps. It is a spirited celebration of Laotian heritage that balances smoky, sour, and spicy notes within a sleek, contemporary atmosphere.
250, K Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002 +12028646620 https://www.laosintown.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Laos in Town
Dairy-Free at Laos in Town
Laos in Town in Washington has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Meakong Salad, Garlic Rice and Mango Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Laos in Town
Laos in Town in Washington has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kang Seen, Kang Gai and Pla Tod. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Laos in Town
Laos in Town in Washington has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mok Pla, Green Lava and Lao Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Laos in Town
Laos in Town in Washington has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Beef, Pla Goong and Kang Seen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Laos in Town
Laos in Town in Washington has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kang Seen, Francis Darroze 8 Year Bas-Armagnac and Capitalita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Laos in Town
Laos in Town in Washington has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kang Seen, Francis Darroze 8 Year Bas-Armagnac and Capitalita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Laos in Town
Laos in Town in Washington has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kang Seen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Laos in Town
Laos in Town in Washington has 28 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Meakong Salad, Garlic Rice and Mango Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Laos in Town
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Capitalita | 2 g | 51.6 g |
| Wok Noodle | 74.9 g | 51 g |
| Crispy Pork Rind | 0 g | 44.8 g |
| Chicken Curry | 60.5 g | 38.1 g |
| Lao Pho | 63.2 g | 37.9 g |
| Pla Goong | 45.7 g | 36.2 g |
| Kang Seen | 1.6 g | 34.4 g |
| Crispy Rice Salad | 7.1 g | 32.8 g |
| Spirit of Monkey King | 4.8 g | 32.3 g |
| Grilled Beef | 33.2 g | 26.1 g |
| White Tiger Rye | 112.2 g | 25.9 g |
| Mok Pla | 64.8 g | 24.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Herbal Sausage - $12: pork with Lao herb sausage, ginger, peanut, chili dipping Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poh Pia - $7: crispy vegetable spring roll, sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Quail - $12: fried marinated quail, crispy caramel noodle, Sriracha sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seen Hang - $9: sun dried beef, Sriracha sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mieng Kana - $8: Chinese broccoli leaf, rice noodle, shrimp, basil sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lettuce Wrap - $8: minced chicken with curry tomato sauce, green leaf, cilantro, crispy shallot Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Shoulder - $8: grilled pork shoulder, spicy roasted rice powder sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Heart - $7: grilled chicken heart, spicy roasted rice powder sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamalao - $12: crispy calamari, red onion, scallion, cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Kang Gai - $8: pull chicken, Lao herb Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kang Seen - $9: beef, beansprout, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kang Som - $7: pork bone, cilantro, chili Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Crispy Rice Salad - $12: crispy rice, red onion, scallion, cilantro, sour pork, ginger, peanut Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meakong Salad - $9: papaya, green bean, Lao eggplant, tomato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- LIT Signature Salad - $12: papaya, green bean, Lao eggplant, tomato, rice noodle, pork loaf, beansprout, pork rind Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chaophraya Salad - $10: papaya, green bean, peanut, tomato, shrimp powder Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Salad - $8: green mango, crispy tofu, cashew, chili, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Grilled Beef - $18: medium well New York strip, spicy roasted rice powder sauce, sticky rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken - $18: whole cornish hen, spicy roasted rice powder sauce, sweet chili sauce, sticky rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Whole Fish - $30: whole Branzino, rice noodle, tamarind sauce, basil sauce, spicy garlic sauce, fresh green leaf Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mok Pla - $14: blue cat fish, napa cabbage, scallion, chili, sticky rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Laab Moo - $13: minced pork, red onion, scallion, cilantro, mint, sticky rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry - $13: chicken, Lao eggplant, green bean, coconut curry, steamed rice Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orm - $13: chicken, Lao eggplant, green bean, scallion, mushroom, basil, light dill soup, sticky rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Poon Pla - $14: rice noodle, blue snakehead fish, green bean, cabbage, pickled radishes, fish curry soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Northern Noodle - $14: steamed and crispy egg noodle, chicken, red onion, pickled radishes, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khua Khao - $13: chicken fried rice, cabbage, carrot, Chinese broccoli, egg, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wok Noodle - $14: rice noodle, chicken, beansprout, egg, scallion, Sriracha sauce Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khua Mee - $15: rice noodle, shrimp, egg, beansprout, chive Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khua Khao Nam - $14: sour pork fried rice, Chinese broccoli, egg, chili, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lao Pho - $14: rice noodle, beef, beansprout, Chinese broccoli, scallion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pla Tod - $28: crispy Rock fish, mango, crispy Lao herb Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Rice - $14: garlic rice, crispy chicken, sweet garlic sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Yum Gai Tod - $13: crispy chicken, rice, scallion, red onion, cilantro, chili powder Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pla Goong - $16: shrimp, ginger, cilantro, scallion, red onion, chili, steamed rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Lao Breakfast Skillet - $9: sunny side up egg, sweet pork, garlic bread Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Khao Peak Sen - $13: vermicelli rice noodle soup, Lao pork loaf, pork rib, crispy shallot, ginger, cilantro Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Banh Mee - $14: baguette bread, Lao pork loaf, pork ham, fresh herb, pickle Available at: brunch, lunch
- Lao Omelet - $15: omelet, shrimp, steamed rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Green Lava - $6: grilled bread, pandan custard - sweet dish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: brunch
Sides
- Steamed Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sticky Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vermicelli Rice Noodles - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Mix Vegetable - $3: Chinese broccoli, cabbage, carrot, green bean Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pork Rind - $1 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Green Leaf - $2 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Khao Niao Mak Muang - $8: sweet sticky rice, mango, coconut cream, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Sangkaya - $7: sweet sticky rice, coconut custard, coconut cream, sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Fighting Tiger - $15: White Tiger Lao Whisky, Cotton & Reed Dram, Lemon, Guava Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Herban Bourbon - $14: Four Roses, Basil, Mint, Lemongrass, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Not Just Another Mule - $13: Tito's Vodka, Ginger Beer, Pineapple, Tamarind Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Midnight Treasure - $15: District Made Gin, Luxardo Maraschino, Lemon, Butterfly Pea, Gold Leaf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Spirit of Monkey King - $14: Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Disaronno, Lime, Sesame, Anise Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- This Side of Noma - $13: Cotton & Reed White Rum, Thai Basil, Lychee, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Banana Lagoon - $14: Altos Reposado Tequila, Mint, Banana, Guava, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Rickey in Town - $13: Apostoles Mate Gin, Lime, Guava Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Capitalita - $13: Herradura Tequila, Vida Del Maguey, Prosecco, Lime, Chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Warm Up - $14: White Tiger Lao Whisky, Cinnamon, Ginger, Anise Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Laos Remedy - $13: Chambord, Basil, Pineapple, Lemon, Cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- White Tiger Lao Whisky - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- White Tiger Rye - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
- Mekhong Whisky - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Naka Lao Brandy - $15: Aged in Oak, Laos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pemartin Sherry - $9: Medium Sherry, Spain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Francis Darroze 8 Year Bas-Armagnac - $12: France Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- House Laos Beer Draft - $7: Lager, Vientiane, Laos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Beer Lao Bottle - $6: Lager, Vientiane, Laos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Thai Iced Tea - $4
- Lao Iced Brewed Coffee - $4: Bolaven Plateau, Southern Laos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Butterfly Pea Lemonade - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Laos in Town
- Is Laos in Town dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Laos in Town has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Meakong Salad, Garlic Rice and Mango Salad.
- What can I eat at Laos in Town on a dairy-free diet?
- Meakong Salad, Garlic Rice and Mango Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Laos in Town have vegan options?
- Yes. 28 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Meakong Salad and Garlic Rice.
- Is Laos in Town gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Laos in Town?
- Capitalita, at roughly 51.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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