Four J’s Diner

Was traveling for business and very happy to have found this gem. The five-​star reviews are accurate and well earned. This is a family owned business as punctuated by who you will find in the kitchen. The papaya salad is the best I’ve ever had and the Pad Se Ew was prepared perfectly with just the right spice. I also tried their egg rolls for which they seem to be famous. Very impressed and looking forward to dining there on my next trip.

Very good Lao/​Thai food. Friendly service. The Pad See Ew is fantastic. Nice to get green papaya salad, sticky rice and weeping tiger at a local restaurant. They take the spice serious! You can choose 1 – 5. If you like you food spicy, I’d start at a 4 as it is plenty spicy!!!
My family and I will be going back!

Let me start by saying that I am 100% Laotian and eat Laos food almost daily. My husband was working on this side of town last week and looked up somewhere close by go eat and stumbled into this place. He raved about his dish (pad see eew) and how friendly the service was.
So today we he brought me, my son, and a friend of ours to check it out. We ordered the green papaya salad, sticky rice, pad see eew, pad Kee mao, fresh shrimp spring rolls, deep fried spring rolls, and the weeping tiger beef. We eat family style so we could try all the different dishes. We all agreed that the dishes were delicious! The service was indeed friendly and he owner came out and spoke with us and the rest of the restaurant regularly. The owner came out and explained to me that she makes all the herself and some of the techniques she uses to make her dishes a little more special.
We will definitely be going back and become regulars.

Laos is a land of mystery. Specifically, I’m not entirely sure where Laos is.
It’s wedged between Vietnam and Thailand and Cambodia. Congratulations! We learned something new today.
Do you want to learn something else new? There is great Laotian food in Oklahoma City, down among the taquerias and auto parts stores, at 2920 S. Agnew Ave. Four J’s Diner is a tidy little shop with a handful of tables and a menu that’s chock-​a-​block full of fresh, spicy dishes for your newly educated tongue.
You: Wait a second. I just learned Laos was a country, and now I’m supposed to eat the food? What does it offer?
Me: I was getting to that. Jeez.
Laotian and Thai food share similarities — enough, at least, that you can get things like pad thai and green curry at Four J’s.
But what you should get, even if only for the name, is Seua Rong Hai, or Weeping Tiger. Yes, for just $ 10.50, you get to eat a grilled, marinated steak over salad with a hot chili sauce and tell people that you had something called Weeping Tiger.
The steak is tasty, and that chili sauce is for real. Drizzle a little over your rice and take a bite. It’s citrusy and has a sting that will make your eyes bug out.
Pad-​Sa-​Ew ($ 8.50 for chicken, $ 9.50 for beef or pork, $ 12.95 for shrimp or seafood combo) is a thick, rice noodle stir-​fry with broccoli, carrot, pepper, egg, garlic and sweet sauce. I had it with chicken at a three on the five-​star heat scale, and it was like a satisfaction bomb went off in my stomach. The noodles are big enough to have a slight chew to them, and the chicken, cut against the grain, was juicy and tender.
How do you feel about egg rolls?
You: I love egg rolls. Wait. Are these frozen? That kind always has a weird taste.
Me: No. These are made by the folks at Four J’s, and they’re kind of famous for them. People order them by the dozen to take home, and I can see why. That papery, crisp skin retains the glisten of frying without being oily. Inside, everything is tender with a little crunch. They’re four for $ 5 or a dozen for $ 10 if you get them to-​go. Thumbs up all around.
But wait! Four J’s also serves a heck of a spring roll (four for $ 7.50) with shrimp and thin rice noodles with fresh salad greens and veggies inside. As an appetizer, these are lovely and light and leave room for more substantial dishes to come.
I highly recommend you go for lunch, when you will find great combo deals, but I also heartily endorse full portions of the fried rice and pad thai ($ 8.50 for chicken, $ 9.50 for beef or pork, $ 12.95 for shrimp or seafood combo).
The fried rice wasn’t heavy, with a nice mix of vegetables inside and a hint of sweetness. Careful how hot you order it, though; when you start chowing down, the background burn can catch up to you quickly.
Before going to Four J’s, all I knew about Laos was that Kahn Souphanousinphone from King of the Hill was Laotian. I can’t claim to know that much more about it now, but I can tell you that Laotian food is a treat I think everybody should enjoy.

This was my first time at 4 J Diners. It was wonderful. We had spring rolls, egg rolls, pad Thai and chicken stir fry with vegetables. It was exceptional. Restaurant was very clean. The owners took care of us and were delightful.

This place is great! I went with a few friends and we all enjoyed our food. The Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, Weeping Tiger, egg rolls, and Chicken Satay are all top notch!
3 adults and a 12 year old ate for right at $ 50.

This is the third time that I’ve been here in the last 2 days. The Seua Rong Hai (weeping tiger) is delicious. I also recommend the pad Thai and chicken spring rolls.

This is a must have when you’re in southside okc. Food is very authentic, great service as well.

For the last few years I’ve occasionally been treated to some amazing egg rolls from a student’s family. «My mom’s making egg rolls this week. You want some?» HECK. YES! So when I found out they were opening a restaurant, I knew I needed to give it a try. Lazy Sunday lunch seemed like a perfect occasion.
After ordering some of those delicious egg rolls, it was time figure out the menu and decide between all the amazing sounding options. Getting some pointers from the waitress, we ordered the Larb with chicken, Stir Fried Basil with chicken, and the Tom Kha Gai with chicken. The family really liked the the Larb and Tom Kha Gai. The soup was still great as leftovers.
Pro tip — when ordering spice levels, don’t go 5. I LOVE my spicy stuff, but that was too intense. My wife ordered a 4 for hers, and it was just right!
Overall, we really enjoyed Four J’s and look forward to stopping by whenever we are on that side of town.

Very delicious food! Great and clean atmosphere, definitely recommend. Love their Tom Yum soup and fried rice!

Wonderful, spicy Thai/​Laotian food! Staff is super friendly and fast. Clean and highly recommended. Love the spicy basil chicken and Tom yum soup.

One of the best, authentic Thai restaurants in town. It’s quite a way from my house but I don’t mind driving there to get my papaya salad and pad Thai!:)

This is a family owned and operated diner that is very clean and quite. I go there regularly to enjoy their unique cuisine that is always very fresh and tasty. The owners strive to please the customer at all times. Their cuisine is served with a variety of spice levels to meet each customers satisfaction.
You will not be disappointed, go check them out. They are GREAT.

I eat here regularly. Love the service. Very kind people and that food is awesome. We love you all here at the Law firm of Charles Rouse and Associates and every person I have taken are treated respectfully and they love it.

Best place for Laos, Thai food in town. Foods are tasty and authentic. Prices are affordable.