Soul Lao serves Lao cuisine in Minneapolis's Highland Park neighborhood, the kind of place regulars find through word of mouth rather than advertising. Naem khao, crab rangoon, and khao soi have become the dishes people come back for, and the ingredient quality behind them gets noticed as much as the cooking itself. The owner and staff have built a reputation for warmth that keeps the room feeling like a neighborhood fixture rather than a destination restaurant.
Mpls St Paul Magazine named Soul Lao to its list of the city's best restaurants for 2026.
Mpls St Paul Magazine named Soul Lao to its list of the city's best restaurants for 2026.