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Luang Prabang Night Market
One of the best (and cheapest) places to experience traditional Laos cuisine is at the Night Market. A number of food stalls and some tables are usually set up just near the Government Tourist Information Centre on the main street. A hefty plate of food costs around 5,000 Kip. Once you have paid, you are given your plate and you get to choose what you would like to fill it with. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available and at this price you're sure to be back for a second helping. Be sure to try the spring rolls with jeowbong (chilli dipping sauce) or feu khua (rice noodles with chicken and vegetables), and end off your meal with sticky rice.
Address: Opposite the Government Tourist Information Centre
L'Elephant
L'Elephant is run by a husband and wife team who serve a range of traditional Lao dishes, as well as some spectacular French cuisine. This restaurant is usually packed and once you've tasted the food you'll understand exactly why. For a taste of home with a touch of the East, try the lamb shank perfumed with cardamom or the roasted duck breast. The si kry (lemongrass stuffed pork) will have you coming back for more, and if that doesn't do it then their varied chocolate desserts certainly will.
Address: Ban Vat Nong
Telephone: +856 (0)71 252 482
Website: http://www.elephant-restau.com
The House
The House is another great place to have dinner or even just snacks with an afternoon beer. Catering for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, The House offers up a great selection of traditional Laotian cuisine as well as a number of Belgian specialities and other western staples. The tapas, burgers and pastas are scrumptious, while Belgian specialities include pork dijon and boeuf bourginon. Their Laos curries and Luang Prabang sausage are delicious and well presented.
Address: Phousi Road 10
Telephone: +856 (0)71 255 021
Email: thehouselaos@gmail.com
Tamarind
Tamarind is a relaxing café in Luang Prabang's old quarter. Not only does Tamarind serve up some delicious Laos specialities, but it also offers cooking courses and gift-packs of local produce as well as cooking implements and recipes so that you can impress your friends back home. The best night to visit Tamarind is on a Friday when they have a fish barbeque. Their sampling platter is a great introduction to all types of Laos cuisine, while the meuyang (Luang Prabang parcels) are a great way to experience your food hands on. Tamarind is well known for its fragrant soups as well as the cool and freshly-made drinks served at the restaurant.
Address: Ban Wat Sene, Old Town
Email: info@tamarindlaos.com
Website: http://www.tamarindlaos.com
Lao Lao Garden
Lao Lao Garden is a very popular open-air restaurant in Luang Prabang, with tables set in a candlelit garden. A favourite among backpackers and well-heeled travellers alike, what makes an evening at Lao Lao Garden so special is its convivial, festive ambience. Although everything on the extensive menu is worth a try, travellers are urged to go for the do-it-yourself barbeque option; where you are brought a basket of raw meat and vegetables, that you cook at your leisure on a round hotplate in the middle of your table.
Address: Phousi Road, Ban Aphay
Telephone: 020 7777 0446
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