Riverview Cafe

Northern Laos


With its rattan ceiling that has seen better days and the thirsty walls peeling, Riverview Cafe (aka Muang Ner) might not look like much. However, it's often full, so stand by and catch the aromas from the kitchen, and in no time you'll be tucking into wood-fired pizzas, burgers, stir-fries, soup noodles and very zestful láhp.

It's next door to the Gibbon Experience office; pick up a sandwich to take with you to the jungle.


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