Fans of Ma Der Lao Kitchen in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, have come to expect the restaurant to be a part of big conversations, and this week is no different as it once again makes national news. Along with 46 other restaurants across the country, Ma Der was included in the 2024 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list.
“I’ve said this before, but this recognition is validation that I am doing what I was meant to do, and that’s to cook Lao food, spread its culture, and to help bring attention to Oklahoma,” said Jeff Chanchaleune,…







