Laos Restaurant Tips by bkoon Top 5 Page for this destination

Restaurant Santisouk: Vientiane - Omelette Anyone?

This restaurant (also a guest house) is noted for its good potato omelette. I definitely tried that, with a cuppa Lao coffee. Well, it was not too bad.

Address: Th Nokeo Khumman

Comparison: about average

Directions: Next to Lao Museum

Phone: 215303

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Local

PVO Restaurant: Vientiane - Baguette, The Local Style

The PVO Restaurant actually serves both the baguettes and Vietnamese food. Many people go there for the baguettes stuffed with meat and vegetables (the local way). It was delicious. Take-away possible too.

Note: I rented my motorcycle there too.

Address: Th Samsenthai

Comparison: least expensive

Directions: Near Nam Phu area

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Bounmala Restaurant: Vientiane - No Regrets!

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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Yummy food in Vientiane!!! Lotsa exotice kinda dishes. Although a bit far off, it is worth the effort to get there.

I had :
- Pork Laap with Glutinious Rice
- Roasted Cow Tongue
- Papaya Salad
- Cold BeerLao

The menu was comprehensive. Get the waiter to recommend.

Address: Th Khu Vieng

Comparison: about average

Directions: Quite far off from town centre. A bit dark at night. Best if you have motorcycle or take a cab.

Phone: 313249

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Samsenthai Restaurant: Vientiane - Noodles

People go there for its beef, chicken, pork, or shrimp thick rice noodles with nice gravy. It is like the "Hor Fun" in SIngapore and Malaysia.

Favorite Dish: Fried beef noodles

Address: Th Sansenthai

Comparison: less expensive than average

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Local

Samsara Restaurant: Luang Prabang - My Last Breakfast in Luang Prabang

I had my breakfast at this restaurant during my last day in Luang Prabang. I had local beef soup with rice noodles. It was ok but not exactly fantastic. They serve both local and western food.

Address: Th Sisavangvong

Comparison: about average

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 3

Theme: Local

View Khaem Khong Restaurant: Luang Prabang - Good Food, Good Coffee

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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The Lao food is also very very nice at this restaurant. It is along the Mekong River too. Great views and coupled with nice food; what else more can you ask for.

Its Khai Paen and Laap are delicious.

Best is the ICE COFFEE. Have it after your meal. You will love it.

Address: Th Khem Khong

Comparison: about average

Directions: Along the Mekong River, towards the right.

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Samchanh Restaurant: Luang Prabang - Yummy Dinner

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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Best local restaurant serving local food. I had a great time savouring on fantastic local food such as :
- Luang Prabang Salad (Watercress Salad with sliced boiled eggs, onions, tomatoes and a nice salad dressing)
- Jaew Bawng (A paste made of buffulo skin)
- Aw Lam (Local soup with lotsa vegetables)

Favorite Dish: Cheap and good.

It is definitely a MUST VISIT RESTAURANT in Luang Prabang.

Sit outside by the riverbank. Is cooling and rather romantic too.

Address: Th Suvannabanlang

Comparison: about average

Directions: Walk left along river. It is a corner shop.

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Luang Prabang Bakery: Luang Prabang - Tea Time!

I did not really have a meal there. It was a great place for tea. I love the fruit shakes and simple just sitting there in the afternoon, filling up my journal.

Favorite Dish: Fruit shakes and BeerLao (esp in the afternoon when the weather is hot!)

Address: Th Sisavangvong

Comparison: about average

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 3

Theme: Local

Yongkhoune Restaurant: Luang Prabang - Normal Lunch Place

One of the restaurants along the main street where the Royal Palace is located. It serves a wide range of normal Lao food.

Favorite Dish: Fruit shakes

Address: Th Sisavangvong

Comparison: about average

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 3

Theme: Local

The Apsara: Luang Prabang - High-End Restaurant

This restaurant is recommended as the best restaurant in Luang Prabang. Yes, I think its ambience is rather nice but unfortunately, the food was not as good as I expected. If you have limited time and want to taste the nice local Lao food, I suggest you visit other "more localised" restaurants.

PLUS POINT : I like its ambience and decor. Service was good too.

Favorite Dish: They serve :
- Lao Food
- Thai Food
- Other Indochina food
- Fusion

Address: Th Kingkitsarat

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: Along the river

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 3

Theme: Other