SOUPHAILIN RESTAURANT
Read moreIn 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...
3 NAGAS RESTAURANT
Read moreAn 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.
BOUANG ASIAN EATERY
Read moreWe'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.
THE GARDEN RESTAURANT
Read moreIn 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.
DYEN SABAI
Read moreOn 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.
TAJ MAHAL RESTAURANT
Read moreThe 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.
MRS KANYA RESTAURANT
Read moreIf 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.
A.M.D RESTAURANT
Read moreThis 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
Read moreKhop 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!
TAMARIND RESTAURANT
Read moreOn 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.
RESTAURANT L’ELEPHANT BLANC
Read moreLocated 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.
PAPAYA RESTAURANT
Read moreThis 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.
OUNHOUAN RESTAURANT
Read moreYou 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.
SUSHI – JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Read moreThis 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.
TAM TAM GARDEN RESTAURANT
Read moreThe 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.
RESTAURANT
Read moreThe 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.
KEOPHONE LADDA RESTAURANT
Read moreModest 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.
SENGTHIP RESTAURANT 2
Read moreSet under a large aluminium roof, this sheltered restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a small price. Held by a lovely family, it serves ten simple dishes (spicy salad, fried fried vegetables, chicken, sticky…) but really tasty in a setting (the constantly lit TV shows music clips in the loop). Healthy food based on fresh products; all sprinkled with a Lao beer.
KHANOVAN RESTAURANT
Read moreA shaded and flowery terrace houses this small restaurant located south of the city centre. It serves soups, curry, rice and noodles.
RESTAURANT SANS NOM
Read moreShaï and his brother Kham prepare a very good local cuisine and will welcome you with a smile. The room is some, but we appreciate the authenticity of the place and hospitality. Good choice for breakfast.