Bella’s Lao Beef Jerky & Cafe opens this Saturday

To get your hands on traditional Lao food, it’s not easy in Wichita. Fortunately, a new restaurant called Bella’s Lao Beef Jerky & Cafe is opening soon in town. It will be the only dedicated Lao restaurant in the city. Yes, there are some grocery stores and other Asian restaurants that have limited Lao options, but nothing 100% dedicated to this cuisine.

Located at 1885 S. Rock Road in the former Pizza Hut space in southeast Wichita, the new eatery brings a style of food that usually people can only get at the Lao festivals around town. The grand opening is set for Saturday, September 14 at 11 a.m.

There will be one free egg roll, free drink and 10% off all day along with a ribbon cutting at noon.

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1885 S Rock Rd #160, Wichita, KS 67207
316-993-1584

Starting, Saturday, September 14
The below hours are subject to change:
Daily: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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The owners of Bella’s Lao Beef Jerky & Cafe are no stranger to the food scene. They recently moved to Wichita from Ohio where they ran a Lao food truck for over three years. If you’re wondering about the history behind the name, Bella is the name of the owners’ daughter.

It’s not just beef jerky on the menu at Bella’s Lao Beef Jerky & Cafe. Dishes on the menu include Lao sausage, egg rolls, fried rice, salads such as papaya salad, larb chicken or beef, noodle soups and ramen dishes, along with some desserts and Lao hot coffee or tea.

Of course, with their name there is also Lao beef jerky on the menu. If you’ve never had it before, it’s different from traditional American-style jerky or even carne seca. This style is very sweet and savory and quite sticky. It has a firmer texture and requires a bit more bite to break it apart, but certainly flavorful.

The owners did invite me to a private family event at the restaurant just to get a glimpse of the menu and a limited selection of what’s in store.

They assured me if you like spicy, they will bring the heat.

But since the food was complimentary, we won’t be reviewing it and hope to return soon after the opening to see the restaurant completely finished inside.

Here’s the menu:

Happy Dining,
Eddy

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