Restaurants in Luang Prabang 1
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Restaurants in Luang Prabang 1. MANDA DE LAO (Lao Family cuisine) MANDA de LAOS 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 Mekong 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 food. Our specialty originates from Switzerland: Rösti with “Zürich- Geschnetzelte”, Cheese fondue and other fusion Menu which created by our Chef 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. Coconut Garden The Coconut Garden offers well-prepared Lao cuisine 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 banana fritters in pineapple 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 ceviche and the Penang curry 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”, rice 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 curries (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 kitchen 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 Cooking 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. Tamarind 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 Gourmet 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 lunch. 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 meals 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 Thai cuisine 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 meal 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 fusion cuisine. 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.