The Saap Avenue - Oakland (CA)

3 /5 Phuong Luong: FYI, we came for happy hour but the prices have been updated and everything is about $2-$3 more than the menus Ive seen online; hours are also reduced to 4-7PM. The cocktail were solid but the beef jerky was a very small portion and not very flavorful

5 /5 Amber Holguin: Food was fantastic! First time here and will definitely be back. My partner and I had the curry puffs, red curry, and slow cooked pork. Each dish was excellent. This was the most tender pork I’ve ever had and it paired so well with the spicy lime sauce. The drinks were fun too! Great service, highly recommend

4 /5 Towanna Williams: A week ago, I got to check out this really great Laotian restaurant/bar conveniently located on Piedmont Ave in Oakland. I overheard a colleague mention that they were a mixologist here and after a mutually rough day at work- another colleague and I decided to check it out for happy hour. Did I mention Happy Hour is everyday from 5-8 pm (only at the bar) with its own bar menu alongside the restaurant menu? We were pleasantly surprised as we walked in- first off, we were able to find parking across the street on a busy Friday night so it made me feel safe to be able to see my car. The place seats about 50 people (both bar and restaurant). Lots of open windows- as you walk in you wait to be seated. We were delighted to see how many people were coming in and out- seemed like a lot of regulars including family, couples and friends. We even sat next to two friends who frequent here regularly and offered up some good food suggestions. We sat at the bar and chose the following from the bar menu: CRISPY VEGETARIAN EGG ROLLS- 5/5 The egg rolls were just as described- nice and crispy on the outside filled to the brim with fresh to order veggies and a sweet dipping sauce. This was our favorite dish. GARLIC PORK RIBS My friend ordered these as Im pescatarian- she loved them and ate them all! CHIVE CAKE- Vegetarian 3/5 Personally not my favorite- I think it was a texture thing... a little gummy for me on the chew and filled only with chive. I would order the shrimp dish next time. THE COCKTAILS See Daniel at the bar- he is passionate and so knowledgeable about spirits and mixing cocktails. I had the Miss Lemongrass as I asked for something light and my friend had the Kissing Lychee which was tasty (I had a sip). We even asked Daniel to make up a drink on the spot and he didnt disappoint. COST- Pricing is very reasonable for the Happy Hour food menu- cocktails run about $14 so it can add up pretty quickly if youre ordering a few. OVERALL AMBIENCE/EXPERIENCE The decor was really funky and aesthetically pleasing- I took lots of photos and videos. I will definitely come back to try the regular menu with my Mom. Its a cozy place to get a good meal, have some sexy libations or mocktails and meet some cool people and although it was busy- it never seemed too packed.

5 /5 Anita Obasohan: Starting with the service, I came here with a group of 10 people, and never felt like we had to wait too long for anything. They were really attentive and accommodating. The drinks were great, and the bartender was really fun! Definitely recommend the gin spritz and peach bourbon highball. Then the food, it came out really quickly and was really flavourful. My favourites were the roti with curry, the curry puffs, the duck over rice and the yellow curry. Will definitely be back here, and 10/10 recommend it for everyone. Unfortunately didn’t get any pictures cus I was enjoying the food so much.

5 /5 Linn Brown: The Saap Avenue is an amazing place! The curry is so warming and delicious. The people who work here couldn’t be sweeter. The bartender and the bar can’t be beat…so creative. If you want Laotian food and a wonderful cocktail or two, this is your place!