The best restaurants Laos

In an alleyway opposite the BCEL, this restaurant in a traditional bamboo house is very well known among the local population. It serves tasty Laotian cuisine and a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. The dishes are prepared on demand with fresh products, which makes them particularly enjoyable. You will enjoy the mok pa, fish steamed in a banana leaf... Also, don't miss the specialties of northern Laos! Well, the service is a bit long...

An unmissable restaurant in the city where you can enjoy delicious Laotian cuisine. Right in the centre, in the heart of the superb 3 Nagas MC Gallery by Sofitel hotel, you can spot it from the vintage car in front. The setting is very pleasant, especially for a dinner on the terrace. Excellent tasting menus are offered, an ideal way to discover all the flavours of Lao cuisine. There are many dishes on the à la carte menu, some of which are made with fish from the Mekong. Across the street is the hotel's very chic café-bar.

We've fallen in love with this restaurant run by two young Frenchwomen offering Franco-Laotian fusion cuisine. The blend is subtle and the taste buds are delighted by this marriage of flavors. We love the numerous burger recipes, as well as the daily suggestions. The menu varies according to season, produce and the owners' inspiration. Attractive cocktail menu. We love the modern setting and original decor! As a result of its success, the restaurant is always busy, so it's best to get there early or book a little in advance.

In a relaxing setting, this restaurant offers traditional Lao cuisine, concocted using fresh produce. The kitchen being open, you can admire the work of the chef. The room is pleasant, with wooden furniture and parquet flooring, and soft light. The dishes are prepared one by one on request, so the wait can be long (up to an hour), but the quality is there. The presentation of the dishes is meticulous and the portions generous. The place is a great success, try to arrive early to get a table in the evening.

On the other bank of the Nam Kham, this charming bar-restaurant is set on covered terraced terraces in the middle of a bamboo grove. It offers a plunging view on the river, the setting is really cosy. Sala" layout with coffee tables, cushions and mats on the floor. More intimate nooks and crannies are provided for those who want to isolate themselves. Great place to have a drink as well. In the dry season, access by a bamboo footbridge over the river (right of way of 7,000 kips), in the rainy season, a free boat ensures the crossing.

Well-known French restaurant run by Jean Pierre for over 30 years. The upstairs is a little brighter than the first floor, which nevertheless boasts a pleasant shaded terrace. The menu includes salads, terrines, pizzas, gratins, soups, soufflés, grilled meats, fish and sauces. Don't forget to come early for a table on the famous outdoor terrace, which is often packed, especially for the daily lunch menu, which offers excellent value for money. Vientiane's best deal.

With its teak tables and imitation leather armchairs, the air-conditioned room is pleasant; second room upstairs. You can order directly at the counter: tasty pastries (cookie, muffin, scone, brownie...), copious quiches, club-sandwiches, lasagnes, salads... (prepared in advance). For breakfast, it will be bagel, muesli-yaourt-fruits or eggs-bacon. We like hot drinks: latte, cappuccino, espresso, iced or hot tea... A real American-style coffee.

The Taj Mahal's open-air dining room is not eye-catching with its plastic chairs and basic furnishings, without air conditioning. However, this halal certified restaurant has a very good reputation. It offers quality North Indian cuisine with various curries, good naans and byrianis. Many vegetarian options on the menu. The prices are very reasonable, the service is efficient and friendly. If it is not a palace, this small gargote remains very nice for lunch.

If not appreciated for its setting, this modest-looking restaurant is appreciated for its good local cuisine - noodle soups, stir-fried rice with all kinds of sauces... - and its family atmosphere. The restaurant depends on an economic and social project for the reconversion of poppy growers and the rehabilitation of opium consumers: an honorable action, when we know that opium production was developed to finance fratricidal wars; it is time to repair the damage! We recommend khao soy, a specialty of Northern Laos.

This slightly eccentric restaurant does not pay a mine, but it offers a very good family kitchen. Saté, curry, Tom Yum soup, larb, honey chicken, all the dishes offered are prepared with fresh produce. The preparation time can be a little long, but the wait is worth it.

Khop Chai Deu is a trendy place where locals, expatriates and tourists mix. The restaurant, spread over several floors, has a pleasant terrace overlooking the street. The modern setting is cosy. The menu is complete - universal dishes (grilled meats, pastas, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches), Lao specialties, Indian cuisine, vegetarian options - and the result is quite satisfactory for a reasonable price. In the evening, concerts are regularly organized. Very attentive reception. A bar-restaurant not to be missed in Vientiane!

On the banks of the Nam Khan River, a restaurant serving traditional Laotian cuisine, prepared with fresh products, enhanced with local spices and herbs. Do not hesitate to take a tasting menu, it is the ideal to discover the Laotian specialities. Very good home-made fruit juices and desserts. The waiters take the time to explain you what you have in your plate. Friday is the day of "Pun Pa": a traditional Lao communal meal. The restaurant organizes Lao cooking classes. An original address highly recommended.

It is a place not to be missed to feast on Lao specialties and Beerlao at low prices. Every day, locals and tourists mingle in this modern market where getting a table is not easy... It is full of typical and international food stalls, hot and cold: papaya salad, glutinous rice, grilled chicken, beef or pork, fried rice, dried seaweed(Khao Pheng), green papaya salad(Som Tam), caramelized pork strips(Ping Som Mou), dried beef(Sinsavanh), noodle soup(Feuh, Khao Soy or Khao Piak)..

Located near the garden pool of one of the most select hotels in the city, in a beautiful Asian setting, Chef Phia Sing offers traditional Royal Lao cuisine. Some French and European dishes are also on the menu. The dishes are neat and tasty. The setting is idyllic. Brunchs are also proposed on weekends. The service is friendly and professional. An option to consider for an elegant dinner. Reservations are recommended.

This shop is arranged by the young and smiling Moneylin who prepares delicious specialities akha, Thai dam or khamu (especially), including: The… tomato Jeow, Stirfried Bamboo, Luang Project noodles… Or the Tai Dam façon eggs. A place remarkable for its simplicity and the quality of its cuisine.

You will see a raised wooden terrace. A friendly atmosphere, background music for the years 1960-1970. Pleasant setting and honest value for money for proper local cuisine.

This gastronomic restaurant is located in the walls of the Rama Hotel, just opposite the Immigration Department. The staff is not Japanese but was trained in Vientiane by specialists. Japanese clients occasionally. Peaceful atmosphere and efficient service. Welcome home.

The spacious terrace is ideally located in the city centre. Perfect for a cocktail in the evening after having surveyed the market. The hotel offers rooms on the floor.

The only restaurant in the village is close to the bus stop, right next to the temple. Food is simple but good. Count 10 000 Kip for a meal. The hotel was very nice.

Modest establishment located next to the Khem Khong and the Com Chao Pho. The terrace is lit in the evening and there is a world at the table. An alternative option.