:: LAO SPECIALTIES :: |
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Recognized as the Laotian national dishes. |
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33. LARB (SPICY)
A cold dish. Ground chicken mixed with roasted ground rice, dried peppers, lemon grass, shallots, slices of onion, mint leaves, cilantro and light fish sauce. Served with sweet or steamed Jasmine rice. | $12.95 |
34A. DANCING MERMAID - THE BEST OF THE BEST (MILD)
Laotian Koy (larb) Paa (fish). Boiled sliced salmon mixed in fresh lime juice, light fish sauce, hot pepper, and house Keang-hom (garlic, shallots, roasted ground rice, sliced fresh cafir leaves). Topped with fresh mint leaves, cilantro and long beans or shredded banana leaves (depending on availability). This dish is served cold. | $14.95 |
34. NEM KHAO
Another Tara Thai house favorite lettuce wrap. Crisp spicy rice mixed with ground chicken, lime juice, fish sauce, sliced green onions, cilantro and whole peanuts. Served with lettuce, cilantro and mint leaves. Unique and very tasty! | $12.95 |
36. KHAO POON NAM KAI
Chicken noodle soup-Laotian style. Traditional Laotian rice noodle soup. An elegant concoction of fresh shredded banana flowers, cabbage, bits of long bean, mint leaves and basil in a spicy shredded chicken coconut milk soup.
| Bowl - $9.95
Set for 2-3 - $12.95 |
37. SOM TUM-NEUA SAVAN or TOD KROB KAI-KHAO NIEW (SPICY)
Typical Laotian meal that is sure to please. Includes: | - | Papaya Salad - Fresh shredded green papaya and carrots, pressed and crushed in a house sauce (sugar, brown sugar and salt) along with ripe tomatoes, lime juice and pepper. Garmshed with whole peanuts. | | - | Homemade Laotian beef jerky OR 1/2 chicken marinated in lemongrass seasonings and deep fried. | | - | Sweet sticky rice. |
| $14.95 |
38. MEKONG RIVER SAUSAGE (MILD)
Homemade pork sausage seasoned with tangy herbs and mouthwatering spices. Grilled and sliced to perfection. Served with strips of fresh crisp ginger, a tangy accompanying house ginger sauce and choice of steamed Jasmine or sticky rice. | $14.95 |
39A. PLA NEUNG (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
Succulent Halibut marinated and steamed with fresh lime juice, gingerroot, pickled garlic and green and white onions. Delicately arranged over a bed of tofu and topped with fresh ginger, baby bok choy and basil. Choice of steamed Jasmine or sticky rice. | $16.95 |
40. GRILLED SALMON/ PLA YAANG
Tender NW Salmon filet drenched with lemongrass flavors and garlic spices, grilled flawlessly and presented with steamed veggies topped with tasty peanut sauce. Choice of steamed Jasmine rice or sticky rice. | $16.95 |
42. SOOP PAK
Steamed assortment of veggies, hand mixed with roasted spicy ginger paste, sesame seeds and fresh mint. Served with steamed Jasmine rice. Add tofu for $1.50. | $8.95 |
(Prices on website may vary) |
Last updated on: 3/16/2010 |
