Coming from a Lao family, this is where I go to get my fix when I'm feeling homesick or craving Lao food; I've been coming to this food cart for over four years now. The owner is extremely kind and will always greet you with a smile. There are daily specials in addition to the menu items that are available everyday.
My personal favorite dish is the mok pa, a daily specials item, which is a steamed catfish dish wrapped in banana leaves and lots of different fragrant herbs served over rice.
Today, I had the avocado spring roll, which for $3, is the cheapest, most nutritious, and filling meal you can get in downtown Madison. The vegetables always taste fresh and the peanut sauce complements the spring roll perfectly. It's like having a burrito from Chipotle or Qdoba, but without the self-loathing afterwards. It never disappoints, and it's a great first dish to try if you've never had Lao food!