Inside this Crossroads kitchen, 2 sisters hope to expose more people to Laotian food

Andi and Dianna Sanesanong opened Nang Nang Lao-Thai in late February at the Crossroads Food Stop, a “cloud kitchen” with 10 local restaurants under one roof. But they only accept delivery and takeout orders.
A sister-led Lao and Thai food restaurant in the Crossroads hopes to deliver an authentic taste of southeast Asian culture to Kansas City. Among its first challenges: picking which family recipes win a spot on the menu.

Nang Nang Lao-Thai opened in late February at the Crossroads Food Stop, a “cloud kitchen” with 10 local restaurants under one roof, and plans to add more. A cloud kitchen means that the restaurants only accept delivery and takeout orders.

Nang Nang is co-owned by sisters Andi and Dianna Sanesanong, who receive help in running the business from their sister, Lisa; mother, Sone; and father, Khammone.