SAAP - Cary

4.8 (488)

$30 and under

Laotian

370 S Walker St, Cary, NC 27511

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2 people

Jun 21, 2025

8:00 p.m.

Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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

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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
Neighbourhood
Cary
Parking details
None

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What 488 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
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Raleigh
Innovative

Review summary

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SAAP in Cary boasts "exceptional food" with a diverse menu, including outstanding "gluten-free desserts." Guests rave about the "fantastic" cocktails and standout dishes like the crispy spring rolls and pork belly soup. The service, often highlighted as "amazing," enhances the vibrant and lively atmosphere, making it a local favorite.

488 Reviews

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Mary Jo
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Very noisy inside but the food was good. Service wasn't so great.
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Jeff
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lon is a master of his "craft". The food was exceptionally prepared-we decided to dive into the "special", a same day caught and prepared, lightly fried, tiger fish. Amazing, served with a few apps to start. The server was kind, attentive, and recognized we were having intent business discussion over a scrumptious meal. She knew just when to interject into our conversation and keep the flow going. Lon, chef and owner, came over at just the right time to check on our food preparation, primarily experience. A "must stop" for anyone's culinary tour....
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Jessica & Lance VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time there with my friend for a quick dinner before a show. Our server was the best and the ambience and food excellent.
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Bryce
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have a gluten allergy and have been gluten free for 14 years, this is one of the best menus I have ever seen. The entire dessert menu was gluten free! Food was amazing. I wish I could have ordered one of everything. Great service (Angel was our server), which is not something you find in many restaurants these days. For sure, looking forward to coming back soon.
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Marilyn
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food quality was exceptional with nice size portions. Services was efficient and helpful with questions. I can see if restaurant had been to capacity noise level would be high. High ceiling & not a carpeted floor our only complaint!
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Diane
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
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 on June 7, 2025
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 on June 7, 2025
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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SAAP - Cary is rated 4.8 stars by 488 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 21, 2025

8:00 p.m.

Booked 33 times today

370 S Walker St, Cary, NC 27511

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Neighbourhood
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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