Laos Food

In order to get exposure to Laos cuisine, I had tried a variety of foods in this trip. Here are some dishes that I explored.

Number One: Som Tum / Papaya Salad
My Rating: 5 Stars
The best papaya salad (Tam Mak Hoong / Som Tum) in Luang prabang is made by Pa’ Tim. Her shop is located in  front of Wat Nong, Kounxoa Road. This papaya salad stand is very popoular among laos people. It’s also highly recommend in Thai guidebooks for one that Thai people must try. The owner sales only papaya salad and cucumber salad. I really want to come back Luang prabang and order more. :)

Best of Luang Prabang, my favorite dish :)
Number Two: Blue Lagoon Restaurant
My Rating: 4.5 Stars
Location: Ban Choumkong, beside the National Museum, Luang Prabang
Simply delicious. Very nice place and all dishes taste good.

Laos Fusion Food & European Dishes

Number Three: Coconut Garden, Luang Prabang
My Rating: 4 Stars
Location: Sisavangvong Road, Luang Prabang
It was a busy day of the restaurant when we had a dinner. Most of tables were fully booked so that I think their food must be really good. Every dishes we ordered were cooked so well. However, our drinks (Tequila Sunrise and Lemon Margarita) and the Black Forest Cake were just ok.

Lovely Place & Nice Menu

Number Three: Joma Bakery Cafe
My Rating: 4 Stars
Location: Chao Fa Ngum Road, Next to Post Office, Luang Prabang
A bit too sweet for me.

Good Presentation & Delicious Bakery

Number Four: Noodle Shop in Front of Saen Temple
My Rating: 3.5 Stars

I have waited soooo long for the soup to boil. Did anyone hear my stomach cried?

Number Five: Pracha Niyom Coffee Shop
My Rating: 3 Stars

Traditional Lao Coffee & Chinese Dounuts
Number Six: Tamarind Restaurant
My Rating: 3.5 Stars (only for desert)

We came here to make two reservations for Tamarind Cooking Class which was apparently an excellent class and I experienced a lot how to cook Laos food. However, I don't know if the pumkin custard we ordered didn't cook well or I was too picky about desert.



Others: Street Food

Grilled Meat at Morning Market

Vegetarian Buffet & Variety of Food near Night Market

Small Shops near Night Market




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