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Is Lao’d Bar Still Open? Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Update (Austin, TX)

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As of September 2026, Lao’d Bar is listed open on laodbar.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
laodbar.com ·
Secondary source
statesman.com ·

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What the source shows: The site check on 2026-09-08 found Lao'd Bar's own website live with current Labor Day holiday hours, a hiring notice, and a working online ordering system.

  • Season / episode Season 42, Episode 3
  • Original air date
  • Address 9909 FM 969 Bldg 4, Austin, TX 78724

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Lao'd Bar for its Southeast Asian street-food menu, sampling a Lao'd smash burger, crispy chili prawns, chicken lahb with roasted rice powder, and skewered meats served with spicy-sour dipping sauces, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The open-air East Austin restaurant is run by chef Bob Somsith and serves Laotian American cooking in a night-market-style setting with string lights and communal tables. The restaurant was named a 2025 James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant semifinalist and appeared in the Austin American-Statesman's 2024 dining guide, according to the Statesman. In September 2026, Lao'd Bar's website listed Labor Day holiday hours, a hiring notice, and a working online ordering system, according to laodbar.com. The site also advertised catering for birthdays, weddings, and corporate events. Lao'd Bar's episode, "Flavortown Flavorfest," aired August 22, 2025.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 42, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
Flavortown Flavorfest
What was featured
Lao'd smash burger, crispy chili prawns, and chicken lahb
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Lao’d Bar

Frequently asked questions

Is Lao’d Bar still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Lao’d Bar is listed open on laodbar.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Lao’d Bar after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Lao'd Bar for its Southeast Asian street-food menu, sampling a Lao'd smash burger, crispy chili prawns, chicken lahb with roasted rice powder, and skewered meats served with spicy-sour dipping sauces, according to the Austin American-Statesman. As of September 2026, Lao’d Bar is listed open on laodbar.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Lao’d Bar located?

9909 FM 969 Bldg 4, Austin, TX 78724. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Lao’d Bar?

Season 42, Episode 3 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired August 22, 2025. The episode is titled “Flavortown Flavorfest”.

Is Lao’d Bar still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Lao'd Bar for its Southeast Asian street-food menu, sampling a Lao'd smash burger, crispy chili prawns, chicken lahb with roasted rice powder, and skewered meats served with spicy-sour dipping sauces, according to the Austin American-Statesman. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
9909 FM 969 Bldg 4, Austin, TX 78724
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
laodbar.com

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Sources

  • laodbar.com — http://laodbar.com/
  • statesman.com — https://www.statesman.com/entertainment/dining/article/flavortown-austin-guy-fieri-laod-bar-food-network-20823051.php

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