Vientiane
Although somewhat inconveniently distant from the city centre, Bistrot 22 is nonetheless enjoying great reviews for Chef Philippe's lustrous cuisine, with…
Must-see restaurants in Laos
Luang Prabang
Tabletop sìn daat (Lao hotpot barbecue) is pretty popular in Luang Prabang and this lively Mekong riverfront restaurant may just be the most popular of…
Northern Laos
At this family-run noodle house the well-prepared food comes in decent-sized portions and is served with a smile. The menu's approximate English includes…
Pakse
One of Pakse's best choices for Thai food, Champady has a fairly extensive menu from glass-noodle salad to southern sour curry, plus a good selection of…
Northern Laos
Fairy-lit Vita sits three-quarters of the way down the main drag on the left-hand side as you walk south, and dishes up decent láhp, sandwiches and…
Southern Laos
The Residence's sumptuous low-lit restaurant offers a compelling reason to linger longer in Champasak. It's based in a beautifully renovated Chinese…
Vientiane
Colourful walls, alt tunes and good service complement a menu spanning stews, Luang Prabang sausage, láhp variations, stir-fried morning glory (water…
Northern Laos
The Mekong terrace here offers a great vantage point from which to watch the boats shuttling to and from Thailand. The menu has a wide range of Thai and…
Vientiane
In a remodelled colonial-era villa near Nam Phu, Khop Chai Deu has been a travellers' favourite for years because of its range of approachable Lao, Thai,…
Vang Vieng
Topped with sausage, goat cheese, bacon and many more ingredients, the OK wood-fired pizzas here are decked in sauces made from locally grown vegetables…
Vientiane
A longstanding, lively hole-in-the-wall, with slatted chairs on a plant-filled verandah, cosy Osaka tempts you inside with its lipstick-red booths. Oodles…
Pakse
It's the location as much as the masala that keeps this old-timer bulging with happy customers. The menu mixes both Indian and Malay food and there are…
Nong Khiaw
At the end of the bridge, this place has the best view in town. CT has a Western-friendly menu of pasta, pancakes, breakfasts, sandwiches and tasty staple…
Vientiane
Right near the Thai consulate, this little gem has original artwork on the mustard-coloured walls, whirring fans, various delicious panini and perhaps the…
Vientiane
Sticky Fingers has the atmosphere of a Sydney cafe and serves tasty cuisine that could be described as 'modern international'. Generous happy-hour drink…
Northern Laos
Festooned with lanterns and Che Guevara graffiti, this hole-in-the-wall is a 10-minute walk from the main drag. It's worth a visit for the fresh spring…
Vientiane
Vegetarians beware: Samba does an all-you-can-eat, Brazilian-style meat buffet; servers come to your table with a selection of eight grilled meats and a…
Northern Laos
Located behind the market, this clean, new Chinese restaurant packs them in with rice dishes, kung pao chicken and some interesting options such as 'smell…
Vientiane
Scandy feels a bit claustrophobic and the service some days can be downright risible. But this bakery is still a reliable spot to cop a fika, a Swedish…
Pakse
Though small and everything is sold as takeaway, this is the closest thing Pakse has to a Thai-style night market. It's a great place to sample Lao food…
Luang Prabang
A variety of well-filled French-bread sandwiches are available at makeshift baguette stalls facing the tourist office. Lao pâté is a delight. Fresh fruit…
Vientiane
This ice-cool Italian haunt pipes classical music across its tangerine interior hung with Lao tapestries, and serves a range of soups, pasta, risotto,…
Vang Vieng
This simple open-air restaurant serves seen dàat, do-it-yourself Korean-style barbecue and a Lao interpretation of hotpot, and is busy with a local crowd…
Northern Laos
Passable Lao grub from pork láhp to stir-fried food. The best thing is the river view, so park yourself with a sundowner and watch the light turn a burnt…
Vang Vieng
It's veggie heaven at this simple hole-in-the-wall delight. Think colourful tables, Lao life murals, and a wealth of salads, soups, spring rolls,…
Vientiane
A long-running Lao restaurant, it can be easily missed amid the stellar culinary openings of recent years, but the Lao food here is tasty and home-cooked…
Vang Vieng
'The Table' is run by a father-and-son team. The menu includes a selection of mediocre pasta, gnocchi and risotto dishes, though most diners opt for the…
Pakse
This new place just next to Dok Champa massage is a handy stop for a quick snack and a change of cuisine, with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours…
Vientiane
One of the smarter Indian restaurants in town, with a menu that includes chicken, mutton and seafood classics, plus a generous selection of vegetarian…
Pakse
This bright coffee-shop-cum-bakery is infused with sunlight and puts a calorific sugar-coated spring in your step with its fresh cakes, pastries and…
Luang Prabang
A colourful street market in Ban Pakam that's at its liveliest in the early morning when locals stock up on leafy greens, eggs, dried shrimp and live…
Pakse
Located under the Lankham Hotel, this is a popular place for fĕr noodle soups, though a bit heavy on the flavour enhancers on our last visit.
Vientiane
A contemporary burger joint featuring beef burgers with Swiss cheese, bacon, eggplant and many other additions and sauces. Salads and milkshakes, too.
Northern Laos
This night market near the central roundabout has food stalls for noodle soup, Lao grills, fresh fruits and khànǒm (traditional sweets).
Vang Vieng
A welcomingly cool spot to catch up on your emails over an iced coffee. The pastries are anaemic affairs but the sandwiches are pretty tasty.
Vientiane
A stylish place on Rue Setthathirath, the menu here is Asian-fusion-meets-Italian, and includes super-fresh snacks, salads and pasta dishes.
Vientiane
Located in a refurbished suburban home, Amphone serves Lao food – from noodle soups to sticky rice – in a sophisticated setting.
Vientiane
A typical Vientiane cafe, serving a variety of Western-style breakfasts and light meals, including salads and sandwiches.
Northern Laos
This typical-looking local eatery serves unexpectedly appetising food and even has a menu in concise English.
Northern Laos
With a great terrace and simple menu, Saykhong also pulls in the lion's share of the nightlife.
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