Panoy Bistro - (Near Grass Valley, CA)

5 /5 Jake Novick: Amazing Laotian food in Nevada City! So rare to find a Laotuab restaurant but this place exceeded expectations! The curries were delectable (try the Ginger Curry), papaya salad was perfectly spiced, and the sticky rice was great. Service is very friendly and helpful, and the space is fresh, lots of plants, and comfortable.

5 /5 Kirsten Converse: Food was excellent. You walk up to place your order and then they bring it to your table. Service was very good and food was delicious along with the various sauces.

5 /5 The Royal Bakery: This is my second visit to Panoy Bistro, taking two new people with me. We all absolutely loved the food - satay salad, curry rice, vang vieng and ping gai. The waitress took a little while (and effort on our part) to warm to us, but she has served me before and on that occasion was very friendly. In both cases she was attentive and explained everything well. My first visit was a midweek lunchtime and the indoor bistro was busy and lively with chatter. Today’s visit was a Saturday lunchtime and we were the only people on the outdoor patio (there was nobody inside either). We made our own atmosphere, of course, but it was not a lively spot if that’s what you’re looking for. Perhaps other Saturdays are different (it’s a holiday weekend). We cannot wait to go back and try other things on the extensive menu.

3 /5 Huey Holweger: On our way to Tahoe we stopped by this place since it looked good on reviews. We were seated right away but didnt realize they closed at 2pm and we got their at 1:15 pm. Server seemed annoyed, not friendly, not sure why. We ordered Vao Vieng Bbq Pork and Lao Honey noodles. Bbq pork looked like the portion was small but I got full after the dish. Strong soy sauce flavor, maybe too salty so I had to order rice on the side. No rice comes with dish. Came with 3 different dipping sauce for the pork and they were tasty. Lao Honey Noodles had great flavor, but noodles were about 50% of the dish while vegetables were just as much. In the pic you would expect all noodles but underneath the noodles was bunch of cabbage. Overall I probably wont be coming back here, although their menu has interesting things I want to try. Maybe off day for the server.

5 /5 Miguel Carmona: Panoy Bistro – A Hidden Gem Worth Every Mile! I don’t write reviews often, but Panoy Bistro absolutely deserves this one. I drove 4 hours to get here, and after just one bite of their beef drunken noodles, I knew I’d be back—multiple times a year. These were hands down the best noodles I’ve had in YEARS—perfectly chewy, packed with flavor, and just the right balance of spice and savoriness. You can really taste the love and authenticity in every bite. To top it off, I tried a Lao beer, and wow—what a surprise! Crisp, refreshing, and a perfect pairing with the dish. It totally opened my eyes to Lao cuisine, and I’ll definitely be diving deeper into it from now on. The vibe was cozy and welcoming, the service was warm and friendly, and the food? Unforgettable. If you’re even thinking about coming here—do it. Worth every mile, every minute, and every bite.