Mai Tun Food đ Lao Cuisine Ahan! My must-try restaurant in my heart!
Madison Must-Try Laotian Food! Unique Flavors You Canât Get in China 𤤠I came for something newâflavors Iâd never tasted back homeâand this Laotian spot totally blew me away! For uniqueness alone, itâs already one of my top finds in Madison. đ˝ď¸ Must-Order Dishes: Blind Order These & You Wonât Regret It! 1. Special Roasted Chicken (From the Specials Menu) âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ A hidden gem on the specials list! The skin is insanely crispyâcrunchy with every bite. The only tiny downside? The wing tips are a bit tough to chew, but that doesnât ruin how flavorful it is. The sauce is the star: salty-savory, with hints of Tom Yum tang and a touch of mayo creaminess. Itâs that âI canât put my finger on it but itâs amazingâ complex flavorâso good I could eat half a chicken on my own. 2. Mok Pa (Lotus Leaf-Wrapped Cod) âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ Shoutout to the foodies who recommended this! The cod is wrapped tight in a lotus leaf, and when you unwrap it, the aroma hits immediately. The fish is tender enough to fall apart with a fork. The signature sauce is indescribableârich, umami, part Thai, part Vietnamese, yet distinctly Laotian. If youâve had Thai or Vietnamese food, youâll instantly taste how unique this is! 3. Limited-Edition Spicy-Sour Soup (Hidden on the Special Menu) âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ I scoured online menus and couldnât find its nameâitâs probably a seasonal special! The broth is super rich: tangy-spicy, with the creaminess of coconut milk, a hint of curry, and some unique herbal notes. Itâs like Tom Yum, curry, and coconut milk had a babyâplus extra herbs. Thereâs slippery rice noodles inside, but the best part is the fried chicken topping! The crust is so crispy it doesnât get soggy in the soup. Iâll definitely order a side of that chicken next time đ. 𼼠Skip This: Fried Coconut Cake It tastes like coconut-flavored glutinous rice balls (ma tuan)âweird, but not worth ordering. đ Location: Check the pin Itâs all at one spot! #100RestaurantChallenge #MadisonFood #MadisonEats #madison #uwmadison #LaotianFood #UniversityofWisconsinMadison