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Restaurante Lan Sang

Located on Nerja’s central Calle Málaga, Restaurante Lan Sang is the undisputed benchmark for Thai and Laotian cuisine on the Costa del Sol. An exotic spot that stands out for its authenticity and excellent value for money.

In 10 seconds

  • Opening hours: Monday, 19:00 to 22:30; Tuesday to Saturday, 13:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 22:30. Closed on Sundays.
  • Most praised: Pad Thai and curries highly praised · Fresh Thai and Lao dishes · Carefully presented food
  • Terrace

Restaurante Lan Sang is a Thai restaurant on Calle Málaga, 12, in Nerja. It has a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Google from 309 reviews, and the average price is €20-30 per person.

Central Thai and Lao restaurant, valued for its pad Thai, curries and fresh, nicely presented dishes. Opinions are mixed: some long-time customers notice a decline since the change of management, with higher prices, sweet flavours and slow service.

What people like most

  • Pad Thai and curries highly praised
  • Fresh Thai and Lao dishes
  • Carefully presented food
  • Generally friendly staff

Worth knowing

  • Opening hours: Monday, 19:00 to 22:30; Tuesday to Saturday, 13:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 22:30. Closed on Sundays.
  • Inconsistent since change of management
  • Fairly pricey, sweet flavours
  • Slow or inexperienced service

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Review profile

Summary of the 599 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (June 2015 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 599 recent reviews on Google (300) and Tripadvisor (299): standouts are food (92 % of 413 mentions), service (85 % of 198 mentions), menu (93 % of 82 mentions); most mentioned: pad Thai and curries highly praised · fresh Thai and Lao dishes · carefully presented food · generally friendly staff.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.4 · Tripadvisor 4.5

Both platforms agree.

By review language

Spanish 4.4 (334) · English 4.5 (211)

Language hints at who is reviewing (locals and Spanish visitors, or foreign visitors).

Months with the best average rating

March, May, December

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

  • Food92 % · 413
  • Service85 % · 198
  • Value for Money62 % · 120
  • Atmosphere89 % · 85
  • Menu93 % · 82
  • Reservation60 % · 44

Share of positive mentions and number of reviews that mention it.

Frequently asked questions

Restaurante Lan Sang is at C. Málaga, 12, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.
Opening hours: Monday, 19:00 to 22:30; Tuesday to Saturday, 13:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 22:30. Closed on Sundays. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 952 52 80 53 before you go.
Yes, Restaurante Lan Sang takes reservations, and booking is recommended for dinner. You can book by calling 952 52 80 53.
According to Google, the average price is €20–30 per person.

Restaurante Lan Sang has a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Google from 309 reviews. Central Thai and Lao restaurant, valued for its pad Thai, curries and fresh, nicely presented dishes. Opinions are mixed: some long-time customers notice a decline since the change of management, with higher prices, sweet flavours and slow service.

What people like most:

  • Pad Thai and curries highly praised
  • Fresh Thai and Lao dishes
  • Carefully presented food
  • Generally friendly staff
Yes, it has tables outside.
Yes, it takes cards and mobile payments.

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Restaurante Lan Sang

Thai cuisine

C. Málaga, 12, 29780 Nerja, Málaga

952 52 80 53