Vientiane Palace Restaurant Ii

This was literally the worse (so called) Laotian/Thai food that I have ever had in my life!! First time here and was already not impressed by how dirty the place was! Ordered spring rolls and a few other dishes to go. The spring rolls were so gross, I threw it out after one bite! Ordered the beef salad & when I opened the container, the dish already had a bad smell to it! Tried a small bite and sure enough, the beef was overdue!! I thought, ok, we have 3 other dishes to try, they can’t all be nasty? Was I wrong!! Every single appetizer & dish we got from this place was horribly disgusting!!! Stay far away and find a different place to eat!!!

I don't usually give reviews - and never leave bad reviews, but this place is an exception. Since the place had 4 stars, I picked it over others. The food was the worst Asian food I have ever had. I ordered the coconut soup - it was mostly onions and what chicken was in the soup was gristle/scraps. I also had the Pad Thai. The noodles were mush. Total mush. Have you ever had overcooked macaroni and cheese that has zero texture? That is exactly what the texture was - but with long noodles with Pad Thai flavoring in it.

Best curry squash or noodle dishes in Madison. Although certainly not all their dishes are good. But I've come here once a month on average for the last 15 years because the flavors of certain dishes are just unbeatable. The negative side: (1) Non-American service. This is a family-run restaurant and the Aunties don't make small talk and they don't smile if they don't feel like smiling. (2) Only about half of the dishes are good. (3) This place is straight up dirty. The carpet should have been replaced decades ago. The whole place needs a makeover. In conclusion, if you want a sterile experience go to Chili's, Denny's, TGIF, or any number of the chemical wastebaskets currently suffocating the nation. If you want authentic food at a decent price, this is your spot.

I've only ever eaten two things here, Singapore Noodles (medium spice) and fresh spring rolls. I've been eating these two dishes here for over a decade, and have never had them be anything but delicious. It's cozy and the service is quick. If you're just looking for decor and hip ambiance, go elsewhere.