Restaurants in 1. MANDA DE LAO (Lao Family ) MANDA de features Laotian Family Cuisine specialties from all regions of Laos. Dine under the stars surrounded by a UNESCO classified lily pond, immerse in a tropical ambiance. During sunset time, sip our signature cocktail while watching the magical changing colors in the sky. Signature Cocktails feature Lao ingredients and flavor in a unique way combined with a blend of legacy, modernity and innovation. MANDA de LAOS Unit 1 Ban That Luang, 10 Norrassan Road, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR Tel. +856 (0)71 253 923 / +856 (0)20 5644 4847 open: 12:00 hrs - 22:00 hrs.

2. Blue Lagoon Welcome to Luang Prabang, the former royal city of Laos! Our establishment, the Blue Lagoon Restaurant is situated on the peninsula between the and the Nam Khan River. In our “Pavillion” and in our “Garden” with a view onto rushy trees and a quiet local ambience surrounded by the beautiful Lao house style, we offer you soups, salads and succulent dishes of meat, fish and Laotian . Our specialty originates from Switzerland: Rösti with “Zürich- Geschnetzelte”, Cheese fondue and other fusion Menu which created by our Walking up the road, you find yourselves in the night-market with an amazing variety of handicraft and local goods. Off this road leads the entrance into the Park with a temple and the Royal Palace which now is a museum with a display of ancient and modern objects of value. Ban Choumkhong, Luang Prabang, Laos, and Tel: +856 2059 252525, Email: restaurant@blue-lagoon- restaurant.com

3. Garden The Coconut Garden offers well-prepared in a charming outdoor setting. The restaurant’s set menus, which each include five different Lao dishes, provide a wonderful introduction to the different flavors of Lao cuisine. The vegetarian set menu features dishes such as fried glass noodles with bamboo shoots; and fritters in syrup for dessert. Like many of the city’s restaurants, the menu also includes a few Western dishes to satisfy picky eaters. Coconut Garden mainly offers outdoor seating, including a courtyard located along the road in the front, and a shady back patio decorated with fountains. Coconut Garden, Savangvong Road, Luang Prabang, Laos, and Tel: 0712 545 04 open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm.

4. Tangor Bar & Lounge Tangor has had a well-deserved meteoric rise in popularity since opening November 2012 and it remains our top pick. With an unbeatable location in the heart of the main street, the restaurant’s front terrace is our favorite place for a drink and some serious people watching. Tangor serves a small but perfected menu of Asian dishes, often with a French twist, and a range of cocktails, wines and imported beers. The prices are very reasonable considering the ingredients, top service and intimate, refined setting. Mains start at 55,000 kip. Highly recommended are the signature fish and the Penang with grilled pork skewers. Join for after-dinner tipple and soak in the Indochine-chic decor, with old maps and vintage posters of women in cheongsam dresses hanging on rich red walls. Sisavangvong Road, Tel: 020 95 607 262 open: 10:30 am - 11:30 pm

5. Bouang (Asian Eater) When it comes to the Main Street, the more the merrier and Bouang Eatery is the latest addition to the scene. Opened in 2017, this French-owned joint stands out with its boldly colorful decor, hipster flair and flavorful fusion food. They’ve jumped on the trend train with “Buddha bowls”, bowls chock full of healthy raw veg with vinaigrette, while also flexing some creative muscles with the gnocchi green curry. Vegetarians will be delighted with the many meat-free options, whether craving East (pumpkin red curry) or West (veggie burger). All mains around 45,000 kip. For now, the weak spot is the limited drink menu. Sisavangvong Road, Tel: 020 55 632 600 open: 10:00 am - 09:30 pm

6. Café Toui Cafe Toui is a tiny favorite on the road that connects the Nam Khan to the main street. The Lao food here is some of the best to be had in town. Coconut milk (try the fish) and meat steamed in banana leaves feature on the menu, as do yummy vegetarian plates and appetizers such as spring rolls. It’s all delicious and charming, not dirty and basic like some other budget options in town. The prices here hover around 40,000 kip for a main dish and higher for meat like buffalo steak or duck. Yet the quality is what you are paying for and it’s local food without the fat and gristly bits. It’s a one-man show in the and only a few tables in the small space, so patience is required. Address: Ban Xieng Mouane/ Sisavangvong Road Tel: 020 56 576 763 open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

7. Bamboo Tree Bamboo Tree Traditional Lao School and Restaurant offers a wide range of authentic Lao and Lao fusion dishes. We offers day and evening cooking classes in day classes are taken there after a visit to the Phousi market, where we are introduced to the unusual and intriguing ingredients that are the basis of Lao cuisine. After the market we back to cook Lao dishes in the authentic Lao style at our restaurant. Evening classes are shorter (No market tour). Authentic and exotic Lao cuisine, Chef Linda has held cooking classes for over ten years. Learn over 6 recipes plus more surprise by the chef, enjoy eating your food that you cooked, desserts, local wine or whisky, receive certificate and cook book( over 20 recipes) Address: Kingkitsarath Rd, At Nam Khan Riverside. Tel: 020 22 425 499 open: 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

8. Restaurant If you’re looking for a gentle introduction to the food and flavours of Laos, Tamarind Restaurant and Cooking School is the answer. Their forte is tasting platters of Lao specialties and the staff will show you the traditional way to eat them. Try the meuyang, a do-it-yourself wrap bursting with herbs and fresh veggies, and the bun pa fish feast, which must be ordered a day in advance. Wash it down with Tamarind’s custom juice blends featuring local ingredients like hibiscus flower. If you’re brave and you want to try something more exotic, order their Adventurous Lao menu featuring very local food that is not for the faint of heart or stomach. The restaurant is westernized in its service, setting and atmosphere and their extreme popularity means it is always full in high season; reservations are essential for dinner and even for . Perhaps a victim of their own success, expect a noisy and crowded experience, especially if they are hosting tour groups. For such a popular restaurant and cooking class, the prices here have remained extremely reasonable. Address: Ban Vat Sene, Old town, Tel: 071 213 128 open: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

9. Rosella Fusion Rosella Fusion Restaurant is a friendly, family owned restaurant in the centre of Luang Prabang. Customers enjoy on our wooden terrace overlooking the beautiful Nam Khan River. The cuisine is a mixture of Lao and Western and is crafted by our Australian qualified Lao chef. It's a great place for lunch and dinner as well as a relaxing afternoon, watching local life on the riverbank, and a well-priced evening cocktail. Address: Kingkitsarath Road, Tel: 020 77 775 753 open: 10:00 am - 10:30 pm

10. The Terrace (Burasari Heritage) Discover authentic Lao and at The Terrace, a memorable al-fresco dining experience beautifully set overlooking the Nam Khan River and mountains. We pride ourselves in using the freshest, most authentic ingredients and locally grown organic produce. Our menu features delicious Thai classics, Lao favorites and a delectable Western grill menu, complimented by a large selection of cocktails, fine wines and spirits. Come dine with us for a to remember. Address: Kingkitsarath Rd, Tel: 071 213 332 open: 06:30 AM - 10:30 PM

11. The Apsara Restaurant & Bar The Apsara Restaurant & Bar is part of the Apsara, an upscale boutique hotel set in a wonderfully- restored school building. The interior emphasizes the former school’s open floor plan, with Vietnamese lanterns, a sleek wooden bar counter, and flourishes of bright fabric; while the outside terrace offers picturesque views over the Nam Khan river. The menu consists mainly of traditional Lao dishes, along with a selection of Asian and Western . Highlights include the Lao sour and spicy fish soup; and the yellow curry with pumpkin, apple eggplant, bamboo, and Lao basil. Diners have the option of sharing their dishes in the traditional Lao style, or having the dishes served Western-style as individual courses. The Apsara Restaurant & Bar, Kingkitsarath Rd, Luang Prabang, Laos, +856 71 254 670 open: 06:00 am - 10:00 pm

12. Dyen Sabai Restaurant Dyen Sabai Restaurant is known for its Lao tasting platters and secluded atmosphere. With bamboo huts, tranquil gardens, and views of Mount Phousi, this restaurant feels worlds away from the crowded tourist areas of the city. Diners have a choice of seating: simple cushions, low Japanese- style tables, or regular Western tables. The menu varies depending on the produce available at any given time, however, the Lao fondue served with tofu, pork, chicken, or fish is an ever-present favorite. Dyen Sabai also offers a popular Happy Hour from 12-7pm each night, plus free board games and frequent live music performances. Dyen Sabai Restaurant, Ban Phan Louang, Luang Prabang, Laos, +856 71 410 185 open: 08:00 am - 11:30 pm

13. Tamnak Lao Tamnak Lao is a locally-owned restaurant that specializes in Lao cuisine. All meals are made-to- order, with and prepared on-site. Popular with locals and visitors alike, most of the dishes are mildly flavored, ideal for tourists who are new to Lao and flavouring. Menu highlights include say ua moo, which are Luang Prabang pork served with chutney; and ua nor mai, crispy bamboo shoots filled with and served with sweet dipping . Seating is offered inside the restaurant’s airy interior, or on two different verandas that overlook the street. Cooking Classes at Tamnak Lao You can take the delicious flavours home with you by attending one of the Tamnak Lao cooking classes. Attend a whole day class, or for those with less time, evening classes are available. Have fun learning more about Lao cuisine and it is guaranteed you can cook the dishes at home. Tamnak Lao, Sakkaline Rd, Luang Prabang, Laos, +856 71 252525

14. L’Elephant Restaurant Set in a restored colonial building, L’Elephant Restaurant offers some of the finest French and Lao cuisine in the city. The restaurant uses fresh ingredients, sourced from its own private garden, to create daily and weekly specials. The menu is a mix of typical French specialities such as steak tartare and frogs’ legs, along with traditional Lao dishes such as lemongrass pork and river fish grilled in a banana leaf. The restaurant’s elegant interior is a perfect match to its superb cuisine, with dramatic high-ceilings, stucco pillars, and exotic bamboo shades. In keeping with its French elements, L’Elephant also offers an excellent wine menu of both local and imported bottles. Ban Vat Nong, Luang Prabang, Laos, 0 71 252 482 open: 11:00 am -10:30 pm

15. 3 Nagas Restaurant & Bar Feast on succulent Lao cuisine to the gentle sounds of traditional folk music in a cozy indoor bistro or al fresco courtyard. Serving food fit for kings, 3 Nagas Restaurant upholds Luang Prabang's long-standing reputation for culinary excellence. Ban Vatnong, Sakkaline Road, Luang Prabang Tel: 071 253 888 open: 06:30 am - 10:30 pm.

16. The Belle Rive Terrace The Belle Rive Terrace which is part of the Belle Rive Boutique Hotel, serves a mixture of Lao and Thai dishes, along with a few Western favourites. The food is certainly delicious, but the real draw here is the view. The dining area is surrounded by colourful flowers, tamarind and palm trees, and overlooks the Mekong River, with mountains also visible in the distance. This peaceful locale is an ideal place to enjoy a lazy meal, to stop for a quick break during sightseeing, or to simply enjoy a few drinks while watching the sunset. The Belle Rive Terrace, Khem Khong, Luang, and Tel: 071 260 733 open: 07:30 am - 10:00 pm

17. Le Calao Restaurant Le Calao restaurant is now open, we offering a top quality Laotian and western cuisine in the World Heritage city of Luang Prabang. Le Calao Restaurant building was built in 1904 by a Chinese trader from Macao using Portuguese architectural details during the French colonial period, now named by the Unesco as one of the World Heritage buildings in Luang Prabang. We invite you to a culinary journey along our extended and passionate range of delicious food with a first class service for all types of occasions, whether you want to enjoy our relaxing terrace or our fabulous extend balcony with beautiful Mekong river views while you enjoy a glass of wine with canapés or you like to experience or historic and architectural interiors while you dine with us from our carefully selected top chefs dishes. Address: Khem Khong Road, Tel: 071 252 482 open: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

18. Khaiphaen Named after this riverweed, Khaiphaen is NGO Friends International’s training restaurant and vocational school. Their 18-month programme provides at-risk and marginalized youth with kitchen, service and language training, safe accommodation, support and work placement. Don’t worry if you’ve already been to their restaurant Makphet in as Khaiphaen’s menu instead highlights regional ingredients and dishes like orlam (46,000 kip) and Luang Prabang sausages (40,000 kip). Food is best eaten family style, ordering different dishes to share, and most are 52,000 kip or under. The frozen cocktails, like the pineapple and chilli margarita (34,000 kip), are winners. Address: Sisavang Vatana Road, Tel: 030 51 55 221 open: 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

19. Big Tree Café Big Tree Café is located on the Mekong Riverside and has seating overlooking the river under a giant tree, or across the street in a small café filled with the owner’s amazing photographs of Laos. This restaurant choice is a favorite amongst the expat community living in Luang Prabang. It not only is the only restaurant in town that serves Korean options, but the food and setting are impressive. The owners of Big Tree Café, Adri, a Dutch professional photographer and Mija, Korean chef, really got it right with this restaurant. The setting is simple and intimate. The shade from the massive tree cools you off while you enjoy the scenery of the mighty Mekong River and rolling green hilltops. Address: Ban Vat Nong, Mae Khong River side, Tel: 020 777 67 48