Lao Asian Market is a hidden gem and the only Lao market in Honolulu. It is a cute store in a colorful neighborhood, described as very clean and organized with clearly marked prices. It specializes in ingredients from Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Laos. Shoppers can find specialty items like spicy Lao sausage, Thai sticky rice steamer pots, Sriracha, dried foods, and spices. It offers specific sauces such as spicy kapeak sauce for fruits and several papaya salad sauces. The store also carries pho spice packets and traditional desserts. The staff and owners are noted as being friendly, nice, helpful, and patient with customer questions. Many customers recommend this place to others for its unique products and pleasant service.
Love this jerkey. Best to get it when it’s fresh just made.
February 2026
We come here every time we’re in Honolulu, as it’s the only place on island where we’ve seen Mae Ploy curry pastes. Friendly owner, great selection, reasonable prices. Always a pleasure shopping here.
December 2023
We were visiting and my fiance needed some Sriracha. It's a cute store with friendly staff. It's good to pick up ingredients such as dried foods and spices.
