Kualao Restaurant
RestaurantRestaurant of Vientiane
Food
Where to eat in Laos: restaurants, cafés and dishes to try
The best-known place to eat in Laos is Kualao Restaurant. The travel guide lists 30 places to eat and drink in Vientiane and Luang Prabang. Local dishes to try: Larb, Padaek, Green papaya salad, Jeow bong, and Khao jee pâté.
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Laos
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
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Places travellers recommend in Laos
Listed in the Wikivoyage travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.
Where to eat in Vientiane
All places in VientianeRestaurants and cafés
- PrivetMid-range
Donpamai Village, Sisattanart Distric, Vientiane
- Chokdee Café Restaurant & Belgian Beer BarMid-range
Quai Fa Gnum
- Dai Japanese restaurantMid-range
Setthatirath road
- KualaoMid-range
- PapillonMid-range
François N'gin
- Ray's Grille Burgers & Mexican (Formerly Ray's Grille)Budget
17/1 Sihom
- OsakaMid-range
Nokeokoummane street
- Xang KhooMid-range
Pangkham road
Bars and nightlife
- Gallery Risto Cafe & Restaurant
- Khop Chai Deu
- Highland Bar
- Marina
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Vientiane · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Luang Prabang
All places in Luang PrabangRestaurants and cafés
- Nang TaoBudget
- TamarindSplurge
Kingkitsarath Road
- Zurich Bread Artisan BakeryMid-range
Sakkaline Rd
- La Silapa Italian & Lao RestaurantSplurge
Phommathat Road
- Saffron CaffèMid-range
- L'ElephantSplurge
- Joma Bakery CafeMid-range
- The Brothers HouseSplurge
Kingkitsarath Road 10
Bars and nightlife
- Hive Bar
Phousi Rd
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Luang Prabang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dishes and drinks Laos is known for
Foods and drinks that come from Laos, the most widely known first.
Padaek
traditional Lao condiment made from pickled or fermented fish that has been cured
Green papaya salad
Southeast Asian salad of Southeast Asia origin made from shredded unripe papaya
Koi
Lao-Thai salad dish with raw beef
Kaipen
Laotian snack made of fresh water green algae, garlic, vegetables, and sesame seeds
Thali
South and Southeast Asian-style meal made up of various dishes which are served on a platter
Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous restaurant in Laos?
Kualao Restaurant is the most widely documented place to eat in Laos: 2 Wikipedia language editions describe it.
What food is Laos known for?
Laos is known for Larb, Padaek, Green papaya salad, Jeow bong, and Khao jee pâté.
Where can you eat in Vientiane?
The travel guide to Vientiane lists Privet, Chokdee Café Restaurant & Belgian Beer Bar, Dai Japanese restaurant, Kualao, and Papillon.
Sources: Wikidata (CC0), Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0), photos from Wikimedia Commons.