Khao Noodle Shop

Having acquired a following through his Khao Noodle Shop pop-up concepts around town, chef-owner Donny Sirisavath's 25-seat Laotian eatery was already making waves before opening its permanent digs in East Dallas this past December. Inspired by Sirisavath's childhood memories of his mother's home-cooking and his travels throughout Southeast Asia, the menu features several noodle options as well as sharable snacks like Lao sausage, beef skewers and tapioca-pearl dumplings. Not-to-be-missed are Sirisavath's signature boat noodles which feature hand-made rice noodles in rich pork blood infused broth. Splurge on condiments such as the spicy jeow bong or jeow som to take the meal to another level.