This place is my absolute favorite. And the best Thai I have tasted in Hawkes Bay! The staff are friendly, they have good service. And seem to always remember me when I visit from overseas. The dishes are to die for! My favorite is the Pad Ped Crispy pork and the Cafe De Loas Special !
Had dinner here, and was great, plus service was friendly, and attentive.
Just one dish kinda knocked it back from a higher rating.
Had the Tom kha Ga which we always order if we can find it on a menu, and was great.
I enjoyed a spicy beef salad which was amazing, just about the best thing I tried in Napier, it was really fresh with a great spicy kick.
My partner although had a duck and orange sauce dish which was honestly a bit bizarre, really was the only disappointing part of the meal. Although I'd suggest you could order it anyway because it's a unique experience. All in all, a great place that does stand up Thai food, just avoid the duck.
It is located a bit further away from Napier CBD. It is possible to cycle from CBD to Ahuriri but not to walk.
This cafe served Laos and Thai food.
We had seafood soup noodle, pineapple rice, oyster sauce pork rice, fried beef rice and onion ginger pork rice. The food was delicious and prices were quite reasonable.
Excellent food. Service is ok you have to be a little patient as there is usually a good crowd. Food is worth the wait. And service is friendly. I eat out around 3 times a week and have been here on several occasions recently.
Great food, great flavors, great service, everything tasty and the taste of home made, nothing to complain at all thank you
Beautiful tasty food, good portions, value for money, great setting & ambience
We dined in once not long after it opened which was awesome, also had takeaways, can't fault it
Definitely be going back & recommend to others
Very flavourful food, good portion sizes, beautiful location. We were lucky to have the most beautiful laos waitress serve us, who knew the menu well and was very warm and efficient. The dishes she recommended were heavenly. definitely recommend dining here if not only to be waited on by the delightful and authentic waitstaff.
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had heard many good reports about this restaurant an finally got round to testing it last night. we were delighted to say the least. the food was divine. will be returning again soon :-) it would have been a five star rating but seating was a little cramped.
we have been back many times bringing both family and friends. we have put the rating up to a five star as the quality of the food is exceptional. we always have the same dish each time we visit (café de laos special) and it was perfection on a plate when we came in on Tuesday. :-)......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................we came for dinner the other night and im sorry to say we were disappointed. firstly we were told we could not have a window seat even though the place was empty when we arrived and also when we left. secondly we ordered an entrée each but somehow ended up with one which we ended up sharing. and lastly .....our mains arrived ...our regular café de laos special....and it looked like they had put one main on 2 plates......we left disappointed and hungry......everyone deserves a second chance so we will leave our rating as it stands for now but upon or next visit will determine the final rating and whether we will be back....
We love Thai food and this is one of the best we eat here every couple of weeks sometimes weekly. Lovely fresh ingredients cooked to perfection fantastic flavours
very clean and tastefully decorated highly recommended very friendly hosts and waiting staff.
Recommended.
A cold June night, we went early with 2 young children, and the place filled up by 7:30. Great food - we tried 4 specialty dishes - my 5 yr old girl wolfed the garlic prawns, 8 yr old boy did the same justice to sizzling steak, and we enjoyed Panang pork curry and Laos Special.
Big portions, as were the entrees. Great food, great service.
We'll be back in spring when the sliding doors are open onto the port.
This was a premium Thai and Laotian restaurant. I was thrilled with the quality of the foods presentation, and all of the food there tasted terrific.
I will be adding it to my favourites list.
Popped in off the street for a quick meal before heading to the airport. Welcomed and seated with water and menus delivered by our friendly waitress. We were first time diners but after enjoying this delightful meal ( sizzling tender beef and vegetables as well as melt in your mouth squid dish) me will definitely be returning. Upon leaving I put my head around into the kitchen to thank the chefs for this beautiful meal
the dragon k324 & k532
+5
Hi there :) my name is David and I live in Napier but before last night had not tried your food. My friend Duu recommended your restaurant so I came in with a friend for a meal. We had entrees of fresh spring roll and mixed entree. Both delicious! Then for mains the orange duck and spicy noodle with crispy pork. Your meats were cooked to perfection and we were both highly impressed with the flavours :) thank you for a lovely meal. I will be back again to try more dishes
Took my Mother ‘n Law and Wife, all three of us enjoyed the fabulous food and attentive staff. Portions were generous and we didn’t leave hungry. Will return and enjoy the sun streaming in the massive windows/sliding doors. View is the only thing that slightly lets the place down with a road, and a nicely painted public toilet blocking the view of the Marina.
VEGAN FRIENDLY
Fantastic!
Very friendly staff, despite us arriving late on the last day of the week.
They offered us to prepare some Vegan alternatives to the large choice of mains.
The food was a real treat, very fine flavors. I've never been to any asian country yet, but this is one of the best experience I've had in the many restaurants I've tried here in NZ.
Thanks, will come back with pleasure!
Quick service. Tasty food. Stayed open while we chatted after our coffee with no complaint. But the shrimp could have come shelled. The others really liked their meals. Would go back anytime.
Meals came out quickly and nicely presented. Restaurant in a popular area in Napier but views were not so great. Parking is near by. A lovely touch that a lot of restaurants don't do is the toothpicks and mints at the front desk. Quiet and good service. Reasonable range of mainly Thai dishes. My partner had a vegetarian selection after a tasty 'signature dish' soup.
Was very busy tonight but service was still great. Meals came out quickly and nicely presented. Restaurant in a popular area in Napier but views were not so great. Parking is near by. A lovely touch that a lot of restaurants don't do is the toothpicks and mints at the front desk. They also do takeaways here.
We struggled to find anywhere to eat heaps of options but so noisy and crowded, we eat early so this place was great the food is top notch and we were greater by the chef, very presentable and humble, the waiter was a lovely young an who had a great smile to make you feel welcome. The food was cooked beautifully. Prices are great for the quality service.
Enjoyed a beautiful meal on Friday night, table for four and we were all impressed. Delicious and fresh flavors. Excellent, timely service. Couldn't fault. Highly recommend 👌
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