Vientiane Cuisine — Restaurant in Porterville

I have been going here for years and unfortunately the upkeep is non existent. I have gone back multiple times and this last tine was the final straw. There was roaches on the wall and going up my sister leg. Unacceptable for a resturant of any level let alone one that isn't exactly cheap food. Sink in the men's restroom Barley works to wash your hands. I've mentioned the roaches to the owner and he didn't know what to say other then he sprayed the place a week ago . Being that I have a history in construction, I understand that what we are seeing is only what we can from the outside. Makes me worried about what they have going on in the back. On our way out I could not find a letter grade on the window. I hope this place get there act together. They are busy...

I have always said, any restaurant that tries to encompass numerous cuisines in one location will never achieve great food. This is my case in point. Lao, Thai, Vietnamese on one menu? No.

I love pad kee mao. This dish was edible, but zero nuance of taste. I'm pretty sure the main flavoring was ketchup. That's it. The dish needed balance. Lots of green peppers and a coarse chopped onion. A few florets of broccoli. This was not restaurant food, but rather basic home cooking. I resorted to the table sauces.

The "Thai" iced coffee was hyper sweet and was low on coffee. Maybe there are some dishes they do excel at. I'd like to return , but not...

Best Pho, Curry and everything else under the sun! This is my family’s go to spot. We try to get their food at least once a week and my husband and I never change our order. My husband gets the combination pho and I get the yellow curry with a side of steamed rice and we split the fresh spring rolls! An absolute must! My husband and I have traveled to many parts of the US, tried highly reviewed restaurants and we both agree that Porterville has this gem! Best pho, best curry, best service and most...