I have had some odd Lao things.
Thai has some weird stuff too.
But they all have gems as well.
I’ve tried lots of different Thai and liked most of them. I’m not into peanuts in my food so I avoid those or ask that the peanuts be left out. Not into sour soups. Been to several Thai restaurants and they all can prepare the same dish differently. The funny thing of it is that each Thai restaurant will claim that they serve real Thai and the others are Hmong! LOL
Went to a Sal Salvadorian restaurant and it was pretty good. Also a Cuban joint. They have the best flan.