Must-see restaurants in Laos

  • Soukviman Cuisine Lao

    Vientiane

    An upscale-ish place serving a hefty, but not too large, menu of Lao dishes. Choose from salads, soups, grilled dishes and more, including daily specials,…

  • Kuvieng Fried Chicken

    Vientiane

    This ramshackle restaurant draws locals for the combination of deep-fried chicken (the owner allegedly 'borrowed' the recipe from the other KFC), Lao…

  • Naked Espresso

    Vientiane

    One of the best-loved coffee shops in Vientiane, Naked specialises in home-grown Lao coffee and selected gourmet imports from places as diverse as…

  • Blue Lagoon

    Luang Prabang

    A favourite with expats for its lantern-festooned walls, leafy patio and jazz-infused atmosphere. The menu features Luang Prabang sausage, pasta, boeuf…

  • Phosy Tha Lang Restaurant

    Nakai–Nam Theun National Park & Around

    Linked to the guesthouse of the same name and located at the edge of the reservoir created by the Nam Theun 2 Dam, views, tasty Lao food and real coffee…

  • Rice Noodle – Lao Porridge

    Vientiane

    This is a good place to sample kòw Ъęeak sèn, thick rice- and tapioca-flour noodles served in a slightly viscous broth with crispy deep-fried pork belly…

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    Ban Anou Night Market

    Vientiane

    Setting up on a small street every evening, this atmospheric open-air market dishes up Lao food, from grilled meats to chilli-based dips with vegetables…

  • Sinouk Coffee Shop

    Pakse

    Stylish Sinouk has glass-topped tables inlaid with coffee beans as that's what it's all about – delicious Arabica coffee grown on its plantation in the…

  • Lao Falang Restaurant

    Northern Laos

    This spacious, stylish and impeccably clean Italian restaurant is run by a friendly Genoese native who speaks four languages. Highly recommended for…

  • Riverview Cafe

    Northern Laos

    With its rattan ceiling that has seen better days and the thirsty walls peeling, Riverview Cafe (aka Muang Ner) might not look like much. However, it's…

  • Lai's Place

    Northern Laos

    No other restaurant in northern Laos offers such a tourist-friendly introduction to the region's diverse ethnic cuisines than this simple eatery with…

  • Bamboozle Restaurant & Bar

    Northern Laos

    True to its name, with bamboo walls plus pretty lanterns strung from its ceiling, Bamboozle dishes up thin-crust pizza, salads, pasta dishes, good-sized…

  • Khopchaideu

    Northern Laos

    Located opposite the Mekong Riverside Lodge, this place serves some of the best Indian food you'll find in northern Laos. You can expect all the usual…

  • Cranky-T Café & Bar

    Northern Laos

    Cranky-Ts has a stylish red-wine-coloured and exposed-brick interior, with the eponymous owner creating mouth-watering salads, sashimi, smoked-salmon…

  • Boat Landing Restaurant

    Northern Laos

    The relaxing riverside setting complements some of the most authentic northern Lao cuisine on offer. From five-dish menus for two or three people to one…

  • Yuni Yupoun

    Luang Prabang

    Yuni yupoun means 'here or there' and pays tribute to world flavours from every corner of the globe, including Peru, Greece, Senegal, Lebanon and more…

  • Bakery By Boris

    Vientiane

    With high glass ceilings and a minimalist design, this sleek cafe is like a giant fishbowl marooned in a leafy oasis next to Wat Si Muang. Paris-trained…

  • Secret Pizza

    Luang Prabang

    All right, so the secret is out, but it's well worth sharing. Long the preserve of Luang Prabang residents, host Andrea prepares wood-fired pizzas,…

  • Tea House

    Luang Prabang

    Located in the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong, the Tea House specialises in organic herbal teas from all over Laos, including 400-year-old tea from…

  • Terrasse Restaurant

    Northern Laos

    This relaxing hilltop spot just off the stairs to Wat Jom Khao Manilat offers simple Lao food cooked to perfection using market-fresh ingredients, plus…

  • Pha Khao Lao

    Luang Prabang

    Based on the Lao concept of a shared dining table, this local restaurant is earning a loyal following thanks to its delicious home-cooked-style food that…

  • Night Food Stalls

    Luang Prabang

    Food stalls emerge at dusk on a narrow street behind the tourist office with illuminated communal tables to sit at. There's no better place to taste a…

  • Big Tree Cafe

    Luang Prabang

    Big Tree Cafe's Korean food is considered the best in the city and it's always packed with Koreans, as well as aesthetes who come to see photographer Adri…

  • Joma Bakery Cafe

    Luang Prabang

    This haven of cool with comfy chairs and a contemporary vibe is one of the city's busiest bakeries. It offers delectable comfort food in the form of soups…

  • L'Adresse de Tinay

    Vientiane

    Alchemising an eclectic gastronomic landscape of snails and scrambled eggs, sea-bream fillet, beef tenderloin, rack of lamb and rosemary, plus to-die-for…

  • DP Bakery

    Northern Laos

    Fresh and bursting with doughy aromas, DP is a great spot for Western or healthy fruit breakfasts. And as well as mouthwatering pastries (get here early…

  • Couleur Cafe

    Northern Laos

    One of the few surviving restaurants in town, this is a little outpost of the former Couleur Cafe in Luang Prabang. Dishes include a host of Lao…

  • Nisha Restaurant

    Northern Laos

    Cream-interiored Nisha is set in a simple shophouse, but the real colour is found in its excellent cuisine. The menu includes all the usual suspects like…

  • Delilah's Place

    Nong Khiaw

    With Bach floating across the wood floors and a herd of African elephants thundering silently towards you on the mural, Delilah's satisfies your comfort…

  • Rosella Fusion

    Luang Prabang

    Established by a former Amantaka bartender, this riverside restaurant offers an innovative selection of affordable fusion flavours. Try the steak and…

  • Sia Po

    Vang Vieng

    To eat with the locals, head to this open-air Lao place. An English-language menu on the wall spans pounded salads, soups and grilled dishes, or you can…

  • Han 3 Euey Nong

    Vientiane

    Cheap and tidy, this busy family-run restaurant features tasty must-have dishes like nǎem kòw (crispy balls of deep-fried rice and sour pork sausage…

  • Meem Restaurant

    Northern Laos

    Halfway down Main St, welcoming Meem has wood floors and plenty of lounging cushions, and serves up flavoursome Lao and Indian fare, including delicious…

  • Sabaidee Restaurant

    Northern Laos

    This small eatery doubles as the only bar in town with a selection of more than just the ubiquitous Beerlao. The French-Lao owners offer cocktails to boat…

  • Dream Bakery

    Northern Laos

    This main-street cafe is a sweet spot for homemade treats like apple pie, pecan pie and blueberry pie. It's also a top choice for coffee thanks to its…

  • Common Grounds

    Vientiane

    It's air-con cool in this family-friendly cafe. Sofas to read on, a cold-selection counter boasting wraps, quesadillas, falafel, salads and homemade…

  • Noy's Fruit Heaven

    Vientiane

    Noy's is a homely, colourful juice bar with Chinese paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Stop in to pick up a few of your 'five a day' or decimate…

  • Cafe Eh Eh

    Vang Vieng

    Cafe Eh Eh provides a chilled (we are talking air-con here) retreat from the downtown heat of Vang Vieng, offering a small selection of freshly made cakes…

  • Korean Restaurant

    Vientiane

    Lacklustre name aside, this Korean-run place is great for sampling what is currently the most popular foreign cuisine in Southeast Asia. Most locals go…

  • Xieng Thong Noodle-Shop

    Luang Prabang

    The best kòw Ъęeak sèn (round rice noodles served in a broth with pieces of chicken or deep-fried crispy pork belly) in town is served from an entirely…

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