Asian cuisine restaurants Vientiane

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.

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!

Set 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.

Installed in a former colonial villa since 1994, the place is superb. On the menu is typical Lao cuisine but adapted to western palates. The menus are a good way to taste several specialties. The à la carte dishes are more copious. Interesting wine list. Professional and friendly staff. The clientele is often made up of tourist groups. Every evening there is a traditional dance show. The prices are certainly a little higher than elsewhere, but it's a good night out.