Luang Prabang Restaurants
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1. Bouang
$ | |The decor of this colorful, French-owned restaurant is a throwback to the Asia of 50 years ago, but the constantly changing menu of Asian, Western, and fusion comfort foods is quite modern. The cinnamon pork stew in particular is a crowd favorite with both the Lao and expat clientele and perfectly accompanied by one of Bouang's signature cocktails. Seats on the porch allow for leisurely people-watching.
Sisavangvong Rd., Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos020-552--68098Known For
- Gnocchi green curry
- Fun atmosphere
- People-watching from the patio
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2. Kitchen by the Mekong
$ | Ban Phonehueng |The romantic restaurant of the boutique hotel that occupies the former royal residence serves exquisite cuisine in a serene, romantic setting. The Lao tasting menu, a good option, includes tamarind soup, orlam(spicy chicken stew), and sai oua, a homemade pork sausage, served with river weed and chili paste. Or else take on the signature pork-knuckle stew cooked in Lao beer.
Kounxoau Rd., Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos071-213200Known For
- <PRO>creative French chef</PRO>
- <PRO>affordable prices</PRO>
- <PRO>scenic setting</PRO>
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3. L'Elephant Restaurant Français
$$$ | |One of Luang Prabang's finest restaurants offers traditional French food, with a dash of Lao influence, such as the chevreuil au poivre vert (local venison in a pepper sauce) and the several daily specials usually include fish fresh from the Mekong. Seating is available in the bright, airy dining room or on the sidewalk, behind a barrier of plants. You can order à la carte or opt for a three-course prix-fixe menu, and if you need relief from the heat, head to the air-conditioned section.
Ban Wat Nong, Kounxoua Rd., Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos071-252482Known For
- Tartare
- Lovely setting
- Prix-fixe menus
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4. Manda de Laos
$$ | |With an unbeatable location over a UNESCO-classified lotus pond, this impressive wooden restaurant only serves traditional Lao food, all based on the owner's family recipes. The dishes, such as fish Hor Mok steamed in banana leaves or the delicious jungle honey-glazed spareribs, are presented with a panache that helps emphasize the venue's authenticity. Signature cocktails feature Lao ingredients combined with modern mixologies. Best visited at dinner when the flicker of light from dozens of lanterns makes it look extremely romantic.
10 Norrassan Rd, Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos071-253923Known For
- Beautiful setting
- Authentic Lao cuisine
- Creative cocktails
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5. Paste at the Apsara
$$$$ | Ban Wat Sene |As at the original location of Paste, a Michelin-starred restaurant based in Bangkok, the menu here is built on the traditional recipes of the Lao royal family, but with a slight update for modern tastes. The preparation, presentation, and taste are second-to-none in Luang Prabang.
Ban Wat Sene, Kingkitsarath St., Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos071-254251Known For
- Dinner set menus
- Flavorful slow-roasted duck curry
- Or Lam, a Luang Prabang ratatouille
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6. Popolo Cantina
$ | |This hip restaurant in the heritage home of a former French official serves refreshing Mediterranean fare such as huge salads, excellent wood-fired pizzas, and platters of beef carpaccio. Many dishes also feature savory local buffalo burrata cheese. There's also a full list of French wines and exclusive cocktail creations.
201 Khounxoua Rd., Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos020-778--01767Known For
- Mosquito mai tai
- Belle burrata pizza
- El cubanito sandwich
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7. Saffron Coffee
$ | |Contrary to popular belief, fine Lao coffee doesn't only come from southern Laos, it's also grown here in the northern part of the country, and this charming café, started over a decade ago, has helped change the lives of highland farmers in the surrounding rural areas. There are great sandwiches and pastries, but the absolute highlight is the artisanal coffee and the amazing views of the Mekong from their riverside terrace. Many an afternoon has been lost to gazing at boat traffic plying these waters. Cherry to Cup tours are also available for true coffee lovers. The upstairs is air-conditioned if you need a break from the tropical heat.
Khemkhong Rd., Wat Nong Village, Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos071-212915Known For
- Cheesecake brownies
- Cascara, a tea made from coffee cherry husks
- Ask about the Cherry to Cup tours
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8. Tamarind Restaurant and Cooking School
$ | Ban Wat Sene |This riverside restaurant is the place to experience and understand Lao cuisine in Luang Prabang. The various tasting menus feature five traditional types of jeow, or dips, to be eaten with vegetables or sticky rice; there's also a "five-bites" selection that includes dried buffalo, sai oua (flavored local sausage), and other delicacies. The restaurant also runs a popular cooking school worth checking out.
Kingkitsarath Rd., Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos071-213128Known For
- Lemongrass stuffed with chicken
- Watermelon and chili granita
- Well-trained local staff
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9. 3 Nagas Restaurant
$$ | |Crispy river weed with spicy buffalo jam and steamed mushrooms in an herbal mousse are just two of the local specialties served at this atmospheric restaurant on the front terrace of 3 Nagas Luang Prabang hotel. Set menus are available from 200,000 kip, though you can also order à la carte. Across the street, the hotel's trendy cocktail bar Nagini is great for a nightcap.
Sakkarin Rd., Ban Wat Nong, Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos071-253 888Known For
- Grilled buffalo with coffee sauce
- Mango sticky rice with banana and rosella ice cream
- Sampler menus perfect for Lao food novices
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10. Joma Bakery Cafe
$ | |Canadians run this inexpensive self-service restaurant, where the in-house bakery turns out delicious pastries, bagels, sandwiches, and salads. The homemade soups are excellent, as are the breakfast burritos and wraps, and there are all the typical coffee and espresso drinks. A second Joma branch is available on Sisavangvong Road about halfway down the peninsula.
Chao Fa Ngum Rd, Houa Xieng, Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos071-252292Known For
- Good coffee
- Western comfort food
- Social atmosphere
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11. Khaiphaen
$ | |A TREE Alliance training restaurant for marginalized youths, Khaiphaen's menu might include anything from tofu with Khaiphaen crispy river weed and green mango dip to fusion Lao staples such as grilled buffalo steak with pickled daikon. The food is great and you'll also be helping young Lao people build their hospitality skills.
100 Sisavang Vatana Rd., Ban Wat Nong, Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos030-515--5221Known For
- Humanitarian concept
- Chocolate mousse with rosella syrup
- Pineapple and chili margarita
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12. Le Bistro Ban Vat Sene
$ | Ban Wat Sene |Sidewalk seating and the retractable brown-striped awning contribute to the atmosphere of a traditional French café at this café on the northern end of town. Freshly made quiche, baguettes, and grandes tartines (large slices of homemade bread with various toppings) are menu highlights for lunch and dinner.
Sakkarin Rd., Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos071-212517Known For
- Organic garden
- Fully homemade menu
- Upstairs lunchtime salad bar
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13. Luang Prabang Bakery
$ | |With a central location and the most enticing atmosphere of several outdoor-seating restaurants in its part of town, the bakery is an ideal stop for people-watching and a cool drink or coffee and pastries. You can also sample some of the nearly two dozen Laotian dishes, such as jo mart len pak lae kout noi (steamed fresh vegetables with a spicy grilled-tomato sauce) served here, or satisfy a craving for Western food with a hamburger, a pizza, some pasta, or even a steak.
Sisavangvong Rd., Ban Chomkong, Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos71-252499Known For
- <PRO>cakes and pastries</PRO>
- <PRO>coffee</PRO>
- <PRO>sandwiches</PRO>
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14. Rosella Fusion
$ | Ban Wat Sene |This humble restaurant under a tent awning overlooking the Nam Khan River doesn't really churn out fusion food so much as superb Lao and Western dishes without overlapping influences. Chef Dith also makes frozen margaritas and mojitos that rival any in town, as well as iced tea with rosella, the restaurant's namesake and an edible species of the hibiscus plant.
Kingkitsarat Rd., Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos020-777--75753Known For
- Mok pa steamed fish
- Green curry
- Crunchy bruschettas
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15. Tamnak Lao
$ | Ban Wat Sene |The set menu is the way to sample a wide cross-selection of Lao dishes at this noted restaurant, cooking school, and (just for good measure) book exchange. Alternatively, you can order à la carte from a lengthy menu that includes kaipan, a crispy dried Mekong River plant covered with sesame seeds (it's the local equivalent of chips and salsa), and a local favorite, orlam, an eggplant "casserole" that can be compared to an exotic gaeng kiew waan (Thai green curry). Lao and Western options are available for breakfast.
Sakkarin Rd., Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos071-252525-restaurantKnown For
- <PRO>bamboo shoots</PRO>
- <PRO>cozy veranda</PRO>
- <PRO>mango sticky rice</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted, Credit cards accepted
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