At one point, James Syhabout, the chef behind Commis in Oakland, wasn’t proud of his Lao heritage or the food central to it. But now after finding his way through coming up in his mother’s ...

The Secret Soup contains items typically associated with Thai food, such as coconut milk and chilies, while also emphasizing the complex umami flavors, aromatic fresh herbs and spicy edge apparent in ...

Lao Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe, Learn how to make Lao Chicken Noodle Soup (absolutely delicious recipe of Lao Chicken Noodle Soup ingredients and cooking method) When it comes to noodle soups, Asia is ...

•How it got its start: The Vilaysacks traveled to their native Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, in 2008. They saw street vendors selling plates of mee ka tee (coconut noodle soup) and were ...

Khaosoi Luangprabang, minced pork and chopped pork belly in spicy tomato fermented bean pork broth is served at Spicy Joi Banh Mi x Lao Street Food restaurant in Concord, Calif., on Thursday, Dec ...

Fourteen-year-old Chittaphong Sengpakeo is eager to engage me in conversation and practice his English, matching each of my questions with one of his own. Van is one of a gaggle of novice Buddhist ...

Sunday Pho-nday has become a staple at Marty's Tap (1306 Court St.) over the past two years with Polly Seevanhsa and Josh Ronfeldt at the helm of the operation; the ...

However, for evidence Pha Khao Lao wants its food to be accessible to a greater audience, you needn't look further than an entrail-free third option: duck larb ($35). But you really should look ...

Learning to Love Lao Food, One Meaty Noodle Soup at a Time. At one point, James Syhabout, the chef behind Commis in Oakland, wasn't proud of his Lao heritage or the food central to it.