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Lao Chaleune
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About
Features
CUISINES
Asian, Thai, Vietnamese
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Location
13e Arr. – Gobelins
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Hours
Opens in 43 min
Sunday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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4.6
(361)
Excellent
253
Good
79
Average
18
Poor
8
Terrible
3
Martin B
10 contributions
Jan 2024 • business
Outstanding food and sympathetic owner! The glazed pork was like I've never tasted before whole the coconut beans were probably not even sweetened yet delightful
Written January 24, 2024
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Steve M
20 contributions
Jun 2023 • friends
Lao food is from heaven in this restaurant! Got the Lao mixed plate with fantastic variety.Everything is superb on this menu.
Written June 29, 2023
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Wise L
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • couples
With a couple of chefs who came straight from Thailand, we are sure to find the flavors of the country and the warmth of a family restaurant. The rice is excellent and the price too!!!!!!!
Written January 11, 2023
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Becky E
Lutz25 contributions
Jan 2025 • family
Disappointing Meal. Bland food. No flavor. Grizzle in the chicken of one meal. Dried out chicken in the others. Would not waste your time.
Written January 2, 2025
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Jana
5 contributions
Dec 2019 • business
It is a small Place. But the Food and the Service was Really good. Specially the crying Tiger! The Prices are fair. We all would visit ist again!
Written December 10, 2019
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laochaleune13
"Amazing" ?
Yeh, yes your are! Thanks a lot for your post!
And specially, best wishes for 2020!
Regards,
LC
Written January 19, 2020
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Mollis
Paris110 contributions
Nov 2019 • friends
This is a small restaurant, quick and friendly service! The food is very good with great taste, very authentic.
I recommend.
Written November 11, 2019
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laochaleune13
Best wishes for 2020!
And thanks a lot for you recommendation.
Hope to see you soon.
Regards,
LC
Written January 19, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
le-dolly
La Souterraine91 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
Yet another return to this amazing, but tiny restaurant. This time we find that the ownership has changed hands which was a little worrying at first, thoughts that were very quickly dispelled. Service was almost immediate and as previously very cheerfully presented. Although there was a large family gathering of a dozen or more taking place service to our table was very quick. We chose five plates, Pad Thai, Bo Bun, Seua Rong Haï (Crying Tiger Beef), Chicken in Ginger and a selection of Lao starters, crispy beef and Lao sausage.We may have ordered more, because all the food is so appealing, but the tiny tables will not accommodate much more, which is a great shame.All the dishes can be spiced to your own level of pain/pleasure. With two beers the total cost was 59€, an absolute bargain. We will return many time in the future.
Written August 12, 2019
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laochaleune13
The « HEAVEN »!?! A huge huge thanks 🙏 for your sweet comment ! Next time, we will make sure that all the dishes could be in the table 😊 it’s a pleasure to serve and give you the best.
Hope to see you Soon.
Cheers!
LC
Written September 16, 2019
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Nicola C
Oxfordshire26 contributions
May 2019 • business
We popped into Lao Chaleune for lunch and were very glad we did. It is small and friendly, with quick service and excellent value for money. Most importantly the food was absolutely sensational! I've never eaten such delicious crispy duck and the sticky rice was both fun and very tasty. It was a brilliant meal. Can't wait to go back!
Written May 27, 2019
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laochaleune13
Dear Sir,
Such lovely words! Really thanks for your coming and hope to see you soon!
Cheers!
LC
Written September 9, 2019
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Monika T
Lyon131 contributions
Sep 2018 • friends
I had a wonderful Sunday lunch at this place : the food is simple and extremely good! I was with a Lao friend and he told me that the dishes are typically Lao. The crispy rice, the Lao dried meat and sausages, steam-cooked fish were delicious! And its even possible to taste Lao desserts, I really enjoyed. Do not hesitate to visit, you won't regret!
Written September 16, 2018
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le-dolly
La Souterraine91 contributions
May 2018 • couples
I cannot add anything to my previous reviews of this spot in Heaven. This place is amazing and run, front of house, by a Goddess.
Written May 26, 2018
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cymbemc
Monaco-Ville28 contributions
Apr 2018 • friends
I often go there with friends or family. The service is good, the food is really nice. I highly recommend the Bo Bun! It’s a pity that the room is very small.
Written April 25, 2018
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Ludovico A
17 contributions
Apr 2018 • friends
J'aime bien. Cuisine typique chinoise, très bon!!!! The place is kinda small, but really welcoming!
Not really cheap, but very intimate and worth the prices. 服务员好漂亮!!!
Written April 17, 2018
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FlyingAlpaca
Palo Alto64 contributions
Feb 2018 • family
This small, family-run restaurant was a treasure! Gracious service, accommodated our large group without a reservation. Our group was especially fond of the pork rolls ("nems"), fish cakes, pad thai, and a chicken appetizer wrapped in long lotus leaves. Soups were mixed, with one of the fish soups being my favorite. The duck version of the coconut soup was the only disappointment due to the chewiness of the meat; it would have been better if the duck had been stewed and shredded. Choose a seafood version instead, and I think you'll be happy with it.
Written February 7, 2018
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MFV
Paris60 contributions
May 2017 • none
Lao Chaleune was a very nice discovery! The restaurant is small and from the outside it does not look attractive but it is well worth a visit! The food is very good and the service is super friendly.
They have some nice thai and laös special dishes which were very tasty! So I'm sure we will come back!
Written February 6, 2018
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Nikki S
Fort Knox130 contributions
Jan 2018 • none
This place was around the corner from our hotel, the food was very fresh and delicious. They don't speak much english, but there are pictures on the menu, so we pointed and smiled and everyone was happy. Great food for a great price.
Written February 1, 2018
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