SouLao'd Kitchen Moves to Tower Square in Springfield
The restaurant is transitioning to a new home in the Tower Square food court following seven years on Page Boulevard.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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After seven years of operations on Page Boulevard, SouLao'd Kitchen is moving to a new space in Springfield. The restaurant is currently preparing to open its doors in the Tower Square food court.
Why it matters
The relocation marks a significant shift for the small business as it moves from its long-time location to a high-traffic downtown hub. This change aims to bring its traditional offerings to a broader audience in the city center.
The restaurant operated at its Page Boulevard location for a total of 7 years before initiating this move. It is now preparing for a mid-November 2026 launch in its new facility.
The players
SouLao'd Kitchen
This local restaurant specializes in serving traditional dishes such as khao piak and peeng lein to the Springfield community.
Tower Square
Located in Springfield, this venue hosts a variety of retail and dining establishments in its food court.
The details
SouLao'd Kitchen is known for serving dishes including khao piak and peeng lein. The business is currently finalizing its move into the food court located inside Tower Square.
Timeline
The restaurant operated on Page Boulevard from 2019 to 2026.
A move to Tower Square is scheduled for mid-November 2026.
Market Landscape
This move reflects a broader industry trend where independent eateries relocate to centralized urban commercial hubs to maximize customer exposure. By choosing the Tower Square food court, the restaurant positions itself within a high-traffic retail environment alongside other local competitors.
Residents and downtown workers will soon have a new location to access traditional khao piak and peeng lein. The move shifts the restaurant from its former Page Boulevard home to the more central Tower Square food court.
The takeaway
Moving to a high-traffic destination like a food court can provide local businesses with significantly more visibility than a standalone street location. Customers should monitor mid-November updates to ensure they do not miss the grand reopening.
Further reading
For more on the changing retail environment in the city, visit the Springfield Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Masslive.
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