4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
11 - 16 people
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4.7
Noise • Moderate
Joseph
Toronto / Ontario1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
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Linda Gold
Asheville / Western North Carolina22 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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Clark
Toronto / Ontario1 review
Dined on 2 November 2026
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Nilavanh
Toronto / Ontario8 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2026
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Nadine
Toronto / Ontario9 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2026
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Toronto / Ontario1 review
Dined on 24 October 2026
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Charmaine
Toronto / Ontario11 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2026
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Dined on 21 October 2026
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David
Montreal / Quebec5 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2026
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27 September 2026
The article features Lao Lao Bar with a photo of its Heavenly Beef Jerky, Lao papaya salad, Khao Poon Gai, Pad Kee Mao and La Passionista cocktail.
Published in Toronto Star
15 July 2024
After a charity basketball tournament, actor Justin Chien visited Lao Lao Bar, where he cooked, tasted dishes, and shared a meal with the restaurant team. The article describes it as a Northern Thai restaurant in downtown Toronto.
Published in View the VIBE
12 June 2024
After the City of Toronto’s Bloor-Yonge station expansion forced their previous restaurant, Sabai Sabai, to close, its owners opened Lao Lao Bar in February 2023. The Church and Wellesley restaurant serves food rooted in the owners’ ethnic background and has become a neighbourhood hotspot.
Published in CityNews Toronto
25 January 2024
Michelle Yeoh visited Lao Lao Bar while filming in Toronto. The restaurant shared that it was great catching up with her and that her visits are always special.
Published in View the VIBE
Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed attire is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.
Lao Lao Bar's portions are well suited for sharing, guests describe the plates as great for sharing in groups and appropriately sized.
Yes, Lao Lao Bar is often recommended for date nights and anniversaries, with a warm, inviting ambiance and mood-setting lighting that guests praise.
Lao Lao Bar feels warm, stylish and lively, dim, cozy lighting, thoughtful decor, and a buzzy dining room create a spirited neighbourhood vibe; the back dining area offers a quieter, more intimate alternative and the patio provides an airy summer option.
Yes, Lao Lao Bar has a patio; guests specifically mention sitting on the patio and call it an excellent summer choice.
For a calmer visit, try lunch (Mon–Sat, 12:00–3:00 pm), guests praise the lunch special, while dinner fills up fast and the patio is a lovely summer choice.
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