Lao Esan Kitchen — Restaurant in Lake Elsinore

My hubby and I love Thai food and when we heard about Lao Esan kitchen (the newest Thai restaurant to Lake Elsinore Ca area. We were excited so we went there for dinner. We ordered three different meals with 2 Thai iced tea’s, all for less than $80.00 that was with a $15.00 tip included. My hubby ordered the Laab Chicken salad which he said was the best he’s ever had and believe me he has tried many. I ordered the drunken noodles with chicken. It was also so good! It was a great deal for the amount of food you get. So flavorful and delicious! 😋 The service was great too! We will definitely be back to try their other dishes on the menu.

UPDATE, So of course we went back and tried a couple of different dishes. I ordered the Ka Soy with chicken and shrimp in it. It was one of the most amazing dishes I’ve ever tried!! They have so many flavor components that will just blow your mind! This dish has broccoli, carrots, onions, mushrooms, crispy noodle, chicken and shrimp and many more yummy ingredients . There’s so many different flavors going on in this dish and it’s so delicious!! A must try! My hubby tried their Yum Nuer which is #47 on the menu. It’s the beef salad and he said it was amazing! He got it medium spicy and it was perfect for him. Unfortunately he ate it so fast that I didn’t even get to get a picture of it. Lol 😂 Lao Esan is now our favorite restaurant in Town. We eat there all the time. Trying new dishes as we go. They have so much flavor going on in their dishes. It’s worth the drive that’s for sure. The service is always great too! They are always so nice and welcoming. A must try...

I have been craving Thai food since I moved back from Thailand about 6 months ago. It really hit the spot. I loved the Thai night market videos playing on the TV. It brought back some good memories and flavors. The Chaiyan (Thai Chai Tea) was spot on. The staff was super polite and checked on me often. 1 entre and a Tea totaled about 27USD, so not the cheapest, but I went for the experience, not the price. If you're looking to dip your feet in Thai food, I recommend it.

I lived in Southern Thailand on and off for about 10 years. Visited Laos as well. This is probably the most authentic you can get, within reason. It's still an American restaurant experience, and some of the ingredients are not 100% authentic, but I've also owned and run restaurants in other countries, and you learn quickly that 100% authentic is almost impossible, and even if it was, it would be a bad business decision to do it. 99.99% of the population here is American, so business wise, you tailor to your market. It would be dumb not to. That being said, I was very happy to get this level of authenticity in a city like Wildomar. Also, most of my experience is in Southern Thailand, while this is a uniquely Northern Thai and Laos cuisine. Although Esan food is everywhere in Thailand too, Esan food in Phuket is not Esan food in Esan. :) So one could argue, I've never really had proper Esan food. Either way, I loved the experience. I recommend going with 2 or 3 people to enjoy multiple shared dishes, and I'll definitely be going back. Expect to spend 20$ a person.

The only thing they are missing is Chang...

The culinary experience at this establishment was exemplary. I ordered a selection including drunken noodles, Laos laarb, Laos sausage, and mango sticky rice, all showcasing exceptional flavors and preparation techniques. The drunken noodles, characterized by their wok-tossed texture and balanced seasoning, complemented the aromatic profile of the Laos laarb. This marinated minced meat salad highlighted the herbaceous components typical of Lao cuisine. Furthermore, the Laos sausage was well-executed, exhibiting a harmonious blend of spices and a satisfying texture. To conclude, the mango sticky rice was a delightful combination of sweet and savory elements, perfectly executed. The service was attentive and cordial, contributing to an enjoyable dining experience and prompting us to anticipate a...