Nestled in Duluth, SNACKBOXE BISTRO offers a cozy, vibrant escape where Laotian cuisine dazzles with flavorful, beautifully crafted dishes and friendly service.
"Michelin-recommended and ever-popular Snackboxe Bistro has moved from its Doraville location in the H Mart complex to Duluth. Since opening in 2018, the Lao restaurant has gained an avid following — and for good reason. Chef Thip Athakhanh mixes traditional Lao dishes and street foods with beloved home recipes passed down from her family. Expect plates of larb (meat salad), khao poon (spicy rice noodle soup), and the popular mok pha (steamed fish) with street foods such as fried garlic-pepper wings, lemongrass spare ribs, and tapioca pearl dumplings here." - Eater Staff
"Chef/owner Thip Athakhanh may have moved to the United States as a toddler, but her roots in western Laos come shining through at Snackboxe Bistro. The broad menu also overlaps with Thai and Vietnamese cuisine for a likeable selection of dishes that come piled so high you'll have leftovers for days (hint: bring a friend or three). Plates to not miss include wings coated in a funky-sweet jeow bong sauce with just a hint of spice, and nam khao, a classic crispy rice salad, that is a riot of flavors and textures. Made with fermented pork sausage, herbs, onions and peanuts with fish sauce, lime, rice vinegar and sugar, it's positively delicious. End on a sweet note with a slice of coconut cake or fried donuts with condensed milk." - Michelin Inspector
"The Asian grazing box fundraiser includes both sweet and savory food items from chef Thip Athakhanh (Snackboxe Bistro)." - Beth McKibben
"Dining room reopens May 22. Reservations highly encouraged. Takeout and delivery available." - Beth McKibben
"After your third lunch of a turkey and “whatever condiment in the fridge isn’t expired” sandwich this week, you became determined to make sure at least one dinner is able to break the Groundhog Day streak of blandness you’re currently on. Snackboxe Bistro, a Lao street food spot in Doraville, is one of the best solutions. The wings and nam khao crispy coconut rice are two of the best options, but make sure to “accidentally” order too much food so you’ll have something exciting to bring for lunch tomorrow." - Neal Cohen
