SAAP - Cary

Name: SAAP - Cary
Address: 370 S Walker St, Cary, NC, United States, 27511
Telephone: (919) 377-0160
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (483)

$30 and under

Laotian

370 S Walker St, Cary, NC 27511

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

Yummy & delicious.
Laotian street food from celebrated chef Lon Bounsanga

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Laotian
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(919) 377-0160
Website
http://www.saapcary.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
370 S Walker St, Cary, NC 27511
Neighborhood
Cary
Parking details
None

What 483 people are saying

SAAP - Cary reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Raleigh
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SAAP in Cary shines with "phenomenal" Laotian cuisine, offering standout dishes like crispy coconut rice lettuce wraps and pork belly coconut egg drop soup. Guests praise the "amazing" service, particularly from Kenna. While the atmosphere can be lively, the restaurant's "great ambiance" and "incredible" cocktails make it a top choice for dining in the area.

483 Reviews

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Diane
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill6 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was fantastic and the service was great, but it was very loud in there and difficult to hold a conversation
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Alexandria
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our 2nd time going to SAAP and it was fantastic just like the last time. Drinks and food on point! Highly recommend!!
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Joshua VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service as always! And food, (chefs kiss)!
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VENKAT VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best Laotian food , great tasting, and excellent service
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Anne
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill19 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our first time there and I didn't put any comment on seating preference, anticipating the restaurant will provide an adequate seat for us first-timers. No, we were seated by a pillar with no view or windows, very uncomfortable, and felt disappointed. We saw another couple after us seated by the windows with park view. I regretted not saying anything, but just placed our orders without fuss. Waiting staff okay, not warm nor cold, lukewarm. Pad lao appeared delicious, but I think slightly bland for restaurant, even though I am not complaining because I like that they didn't put too much flavor, but hubby ate with a blank face, not making any comment good or bad. My pho lao was okay, not too bad, the meat was actually pretty good, I wished the soup was piping hot. It was - lukewarm. I think it's great that a restaurant finally cook real "home-cooked" food, without needing to over-please the customers' palate. We ate, sat a bit, asked for the check, left. Not much memory to remember, nor much impression. It's okay. Maybe. Maybe next restaurant next time. I went home, thinking I don't need to drink water after this dinner. But still got an unquenchable thirst for two hours. So, not really "home-cooked" food after all.
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Dawn
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
for the price point food and service were good.
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Jennifer
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was phenomenal all around! Especially, the lettuce wrap platter with fried trout. I LOVE the dill marinade and can see myself coming back many times for that. Please never change or get rid or that trout! The small peanut butter buttons we received at the end of the meal were a wonderful treat. I could eat a dozen of them! Wait time for drinks was ridiculously long, especially for what was a preached drink I couldn’t alter the whisky choice for. One bartender obviously wasn’t enough. Ambience isn’t great for a nicer place. It has kind of a cold warehouse feel, specifically because of the noise level. Would be more inclined to come for special occasions if the atmosphere was warmer (not temperature wise,) quieter, and more inviting.
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Christopher VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All of the small and large plates we ate were delicious with our favorties being the crispy coconut rice lettuce wraps, the lao salad, the shrimp pad lao, and the pork belly coconut egg drop soup. The cocktails were well also excellent with my favorite being the pandan old fashion.
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Logan
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Noel is AMAZING. We love her! Best ever! Such a wonderful person!
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Jennifer VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to SAAP three times now, and each visit has been nothing short of fantastic. The cocktails are incredibly creative and refreshing and always a great way to start the meal. I can’t resist ordering the same small plates every time because they’re just that good: the crispy pork spring rolls, chicken satay, and the rich, comforting pork belly egg drop soup are absolute standouts. On top of the amazing food and drinks, the service is exceptional; Kenna has been our server each time and is a true gem. She’s warm, attentive, and brings a smile to everyone’s faces with her care and upbeat energy. SAAP is everything I look for in a restaurant and quickly becoming one of my favorite places to eat in the area.
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SAAP - Cary is rated 4.8 stars by 483 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

370 S Walker St, Cary, NC 27511

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cary
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Laotian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://www.saapcary.com/
Phone number
(919) 377-0160

SAAP - Cary

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