What it's actually like
Soul Lao delivers exceptional, flavorful Lao cuisine with consistently praised dishes, particularly wings and pork belly. However, opinions are divided on pricing—many feel it's justified by quality and owner commitment to staff benefits, while others find prices too high for takeout portions. The small space and proximity to Wandering Leaf Brewery are viewed as positives, making it an ideal grab-and-go destination with character.
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Diners keep mentioning
OG wingscrab rangoon with real crab meatpork belly fried ricenaem khaoSoul Lao smash burgerduck fried riceKhao Soi Haeng
Ambiance
casual
Noise level
moderate
Dress code
casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
casual dining, takeout with brewery next door, family meals
Reservations
Direct booking
Wait reality — Expect 15-40 minute waits during peak times; call ahead for popular items like pork belly. Best to order online for pickup. Can eat in small seating area or take food next door to Wandering Leaf Brewery.
Derived from 84 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
What's cooking
Appetizer
Crab Rangoon$16
Baked Crab Dip, Honey, Green Onions, Wonton Chips
Noakeo's Eggrolls$12
(2) Crispy Pork Eggrolls, Sweet Fish Sauce
★ O.G Wings$22
Double Fried and Wok-Tossed, Garlic Fish Sauce, Green Onions, Chili Flakes
Sai Oua Rolls$13
(2) Fresh Spring Roll with Lao Sausage, Crispy Wrap (not GF), Lettuce, Cilantro, Mint, Cucumber, Sweet Fish Sauce
★ Soul Lao Fried Chicken$16
Crispy Fried Chicken, Curry Crisps, Sticky Rice, Sweet Chili Sauce
Salad
★ Laab Seen - Spicy Beef Saladgluten free$30
Charcoal Grilled Steak, Fermented Fish Sauce, Herbs, Chili Flakes, Lime, Toasted Rice, Served with Sticky Rice
Naem Khao - Crispy Rice Saladgluten free$12
[Half Portion] Lao Salad, Crispy Coconut Rice, Cured Pork, Cilantro, Green Onions, Shallots, Mint, Lettuce
Yum Saladvegangluten freevegetarian$12
Coconut Vinaigrette, Lettuce, Spring Mix, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Fried Shallots, Garlic
Entree
Crispy Tofuveganvegetarian$10
Golden Fried Tofu, Fried Garlic, Onions, Vegan Peanut Sauce
Duck Fried Rice$25
Rotisserie Duck, Eggs, Green Onions, Cilantro
Khao Soi Haeng - Chicken$20
Dry Version (No Broth) Fresh Rice Noodles, Bok Choy, Cilantro, Green Onions, Ground Chicken, Tomatoes, Fermented Soybean Sauce
Lao Smash Burger + Chips$23
Double Spicy All Beef Sai Oua Patties, American, Caramelized Onions, Kewpie, Pickles
★ Moo Pin - Crispy Pork Belly$25
Signature Aged Crispy Pork Belly, Slow Roasted, Served with Sticky Rice
Sai Oua - Lao Sausagegluten free$14
Charcoal Grilled Lao Pork Belly Sausage, Lemongrass, Lime Leaves, Dill, Chili. Served with Sticky Rice
Steak
Lao Style Short Ribs$29
Charcoal Grilled Lao Style Beef Short Ribs, Served with Sticky Rice
Side
Sticky Ricevegangluten free$4
Steamed sticky rice
Non alcoholic
Coca-Colavegangluten freedairy free$3
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
Coke Zerovegangluten freedairy free$3
Zero sugar cola
Diet Cokevegangluten freedairy free$3
Refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
Ice Mountain Watervegangluten freedairy freenut free$2
Bottled water
Spritevegangluten freedairy free$3
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
Other
Jeow Mak Len - Tomatovegangluten freedairy free$3
Spicy Roasted Tomato Dipping Sauce
Jeow Som - Spicy Fish Sauce$3
Spicy Habanero Pineapple, Ginger, Garlic Fish Sauce
Jeow Van - Sweet Fish Sauce$1
Sweet Fish Sauce, Eggroll Sauce
Sweet Chilivegangluten freedairy free$1
Mae Ploy Sweet and Sour
Vegan Peanut Saucevegandairy free$3
Vegan peanut sauce
Seafood
Pun Pa - Branzino$35
Whole Branzino, Fried Red Curry Herbs. Enjoy it Lao-style and make a fish wrap. De-boned for better experience.
Find it
Address
2465 7th St W, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
651-221-7700
Restaurant group
independent