Lao · Columbia Heights, Washington, D.C.

Thip Khao

Thip Khao: Lao in Columbia Heights, Washington, D.C.. Order: Laab and the 'jungle menu' dishes with sticky rice.

Local favoriteChef's pickWhere to eat lao laab and sticky rice

What to order

Laab and the 'jungle menu' dishes with sticky rice

Laab, the coconut rice salad, and the 'jungle menu'

Why go

Named for the woven sticky-rice basket; Washingtonian credits it with bringing Lao food into the mainstream in D.C.

Named for the woven sticky-rice basket; Michelin praises the range, from coconut rice salad to alligator laab.

Address
3462 14th St NW, Washington, DC
Neighborhood
Columbia Heights
Price
$$
Website
thipkhao.com
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