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: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, volumetrics, tlc, detox, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, raw-food, alkaline, renal, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan, macrobiotic, sirtfood
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Herbal Sausage - $12: pork with Lao herb sausage, ginger, peanut, chili dipping Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Poh Pia - $7: crispy vegetable spring roll, sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Crispy Quail - $12: fried marinated quail, crispy caramel noodle, Sriracha sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Seen Hang - $9: sun dried beef, Sriracha sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Mieng Kana - $8: Chinese broccoli leaf, rice noodle, shrimp, basil sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Lettuce Wrap - $8: minced chicken with curry tomato sauce, green leaf, cilantro, crispy shallot Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Grilled Pork Shoulder - $8: grilled pork shoulder, spicy roasted rice powder sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Grilled Chicken Heart - $7: grilled chicken heart, spicy roasted rice powder sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Calamalao - $12: crispy calamari, red onion, scallion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Soups
- Kang Gai - $8: pull chicken, Lao herb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Kang Seen - $9: beef, beansprout, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Candida
- Kang Som - $7: pork bone, cilantro, chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Candida
Salads
- Crispy Rice Salad - $12: crispy rice, red onion, scallion, cilantro, sour pork, ginger, peanut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Meakong Salad - $9: papaya, green bean, Lao eggplant, tomato Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- LIT Signature Salad - $12: papaya, green bean, Lao eggplant, tomato, rice noodle, pork loaf, beansprout, pork rind Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Chaophraya Salad - $10: papaya, green bean, peanut, tomato, shrimp powder Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Mango Salad - $8: green mango, crispy tofu, cashew, chili, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Grilled Beef - $18: medium well New York strip, spicy roasted rice powder sauce, sticky rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Grilled Chicken - $18: whole cornish hen, spicy roasted rice powder sauce, sweet chili sauce, sticky rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Grilled Whole Fish - $30: whole Branzino, rice noodle, tamarind sauce, basil sauce, spicy garlic sauce, fresh green leaf Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mok Pla - $14: blue cat fish, napa cabbage, scallion, chili, sticky rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Laab Moo - $13: minced pork, red onion, scallion, cilantro, mint, sticky rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Chicken Curry - $13: chicken, Lao eggplant, green bean, coconut curry, steamed rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Orm - $13: chicken, Lao eggplant, green bean, scallion, mushroom, basil, light dill soup, sticky rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Detox
- Khao Poon Pla - $14: rice noodle, blue snakehead fish, green bean, cabbage, pickled radishes, fish curry soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Northern Noodle - $14: steamed and crispy egg noodle, chicken, red onion, pickled radishes, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Khua Khao - $13: chicken fried rice, cabbage, carrot, Chinese broccoli, egg, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Wok Noodle - $14: rice noodle, chicken, beansprout, egg, scallion, Sriracha sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Khua Mee - $15: rice noodle, shrimp, egg, beansprout, chive Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Khua Khao Nam - $14: sour pork fried rice, Chinese broccoli, egg, chili, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Lao Pho - $14: rice noodle, beef, beansprout, Chinese broccoli, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free
- Pla Tod - $28: crispy Rock fish, mango, crispy Lao herb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crispy Chicken Rice - $14: garlic rice, crispy chicken, sweet garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Khao Yum Gai Tod - $13: crispy chicken, rice, scallion, red onion, cilantro, chili powder Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pla Goong - $16: shrimp, ginger, cilantro, scallion, red onion, chili, steamed rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Brunch
- Lao Breakfast Skillet - $9: sunny side up egg, sweet pork, garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Khao Peak Sen - $13: vermicelli rice noodle soup, Lao pork loaf, pork rib, crispy shallot, ginger, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
- Banh Mee - $14: baguette bread, Lao pork loaf, pork ham, fresh herb, pickle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Lao Omelet - $15: omelet, shrimp, steamed rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Green Lava - $6: grilled bread, pandan custard - sweet dish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sides
- Steamed Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Sticky Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Garlic Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Vermicelli Rice Noodles - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Steamed Mix Vegetable - $3: Chinese broccoli, cabbage, carrot, green bean Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Crispy Pork Rind - $1 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Green Leaf - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Khao Niao Mak Muang - $8: sweet sticky rice, mango, coconut cream, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Sangkaya - $7: sweet sticky rice, coconut custard, coconut cream, sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Fighting Tiger - $15: White Tiger Lao Whisky, Cotton & Reed Dram, Lemon, Guava
- Herban Bourbon - $14: Four Roses, Basil, Mint, Lemongrass, Lemon
- Not Just Another Mule - $13: Tito's Vodka, Ginger Beer, Pineapple, Tamarind
- Midnight Treasure - $15: District Made Gin, Luxardo Maraschino, Lemon, Butterfly Pea, Gold Leaf
- Spirit of Monkey King - $14: Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Disaronno, Lime, Sesame, Anise
- This Side of Noma - $13: Cotton & Reed White Rum, Thai Basil, Lychee, Lemon
- Banana Lagoon - $14: Altos Reposado Tequila, Mint, Banana, Guava, Lime
- Rickey in Town - $13: Apostoles Mate Gin, Lime, Guava
- Capitalita - $13: Herradura Tequila, Vida Del Maguey, Prosecco, Lime, Chili
- Warm Up - $14: White Tiger Lao Whisky, Cinnamon, Ginger, Anise
- Laos Remedy - $13: Chambord, Basil, Pineapple, Lemon, Cinnamon
- White Tiger Lao Whisky - $14
- White Tiger Rye - $14
- Mekhong Whisky - $13
- Naka Lao Brandy - $15: Aged in Oak, Laos
- Pemartin Sherry - $9: Medium Sherry, Spain
- Francis Darroze 8 Year Bas-Armagnac - $12: France
- House Laos Beer Draft - $7: Lager, Vientiane, Laos
- Beer Lao Bottle - $6: Lager, Vientiane, Laos
- Thai Iced Tea - $4
- Lao Iced Brewed Coffee - $4: Bolaven Plateau, Southern Laos
- Butterfly Pea Lemonade - $5