Northern Laos
Since being damaged by a storm, Riverside has come back better than ever. In the evening its Chinese lanterns sway in the breeze on the decked terrace,…
Must-see restaurants in Northern Laos
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Northern Laos
Handmade woven gifts and tea are for sale at this delightful, memorable little cafe (two-thirds of the way down the main drag, on your left heading south)…
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Nong Khiaw
Run by Sebastien and Chok, this leafy riverside oasis has a great menu, with dishes like papaya salad, mango sticky rice, mok phaa (steamed fish in banana…
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Northern Laos
Probably the friendliest vibe in town; head here to soak up sunset views on its chill-out terrace decked in low cushions and an open-pit fire, and choose…
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Northern Laos
Don't be fooled by the less-than-impressive exterior, cement floor and bare walls of this hole-in-the-wall joint, for the food is terrific. Prepared fresh…
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Northern Laos
With its moss-green facade, this place is the favourite in town for travellers. It offers young people from remote villages employment and has donated…
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Northern Laos
Don't be fooled by the modest bamboo exterior of this backstreet gem, as the tastiest Lao food in the city is served here. Friendly Souphailin creates…
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Northern Laos
If you're missing standard lattes your caffeine privations are over – this place is a blessing for coffee snobs. In a spacious location with a modern…
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Northern Laos
This spacious, stylish and impeccably clean Italian restaurant is run by a friendly Genoese native who speaks four languages. Highly recommended for…
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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…
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Northern Laos
No other restaurant in northern Laos offers such a tourist-friendly introduction to the region's diverse ethnic cuisines than this simple eatery with…
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Northern Laos
True to its name, with bamboo walls plus pretty lanterns strung from its ceiling, Bamboozle dishes up thin-crust pizza, salads, pasta dishes, good-sized…
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Northern Laos
Located opposite the Mekong Riverside Lodge, this place serves some of the best Indian food you'll find in northern Laos. You can expect all the usual…
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Northern Laos
Cranky-Ts has a stylish red-wine-coloured and exposed-brick interior, with the eponymous owner creating mouth-watering salads, sashimi, smoked-salmon…
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Northern Laos
The relaxing riverside setting complements some of the most authentic northern Lao cuisine on offer. From five-dish menus for two or three people to one…
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Northern Laos
This relaxing hilltop spot just off the stairs to Wat Jom Khao Manilat offers simple Lao food cooked to perfection using market-fresh ingredients, plus…
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Northern Laos
Fresh and bursting with doughy aromas, DP is a great spot for Western or healthy fruit breakfasts. And as well as mouthwatering pastries (get here early…
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Northern Laos
One of the few surviving restaurants in town, this is a little outpost of the former Couleur Cafe in Luang Prabang. Dishes include a host of Lao…
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Northern Laos
Cream-interiored Nisha is set in a simple shophouse, but the real colour is found in its excellent cuisine. The menu includes all the usual suspects like…
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Nong Khiaw
With Bach floating across the wood floors and a herd of African elephants thundering silently towards you on the mural, Delilah's satisfies your comfort…
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Northern Laos
Halfway down Main St, welcoming Meem has wood floors and plenty of lounging cushions, and serves up flavoursome Lao and Indian fare, including delicious…
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Northern Laos
This small eatery doubles as the only bar in town with a selection of more than just the ubiquitous Beerlao. The French-Lao owners offer cocktails to boat…
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Northern Laos
This main-street cafe is a sweet spot for homemade treats like apple pie, pecan pie and blueberry pie. It's also a top choice for coffee thanks to its…
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Nong Khiaw
This large, open rattan-and-wood restaurant serves very tasty locally sourced Lao food. The láhp here will put a bounce in your taste buds, while the…
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Northern Laos
Contemplate the bamboo-banked river and the looming Pak Kimin massif as you dine on tasty Lao food. Dishes include delectable steamed fish, grilled meats…
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Northern Laos
The place to be for well-made, well-presented food with a backdrop of beautiful reservoir views, it is worth the journey out here to the Nam Tien dam…
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Northern Laos
Serving up waffles, decent coffee, French toast, delightful desserts and fruit shakes, this cafe is the new outpost of the Delilah's empire that began in…
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Northern Laos
This inviting, wood-beamed restaurant hidden down a little side alley offers the chance to sample dishes from the Khamu, Tai Dam and Akha tribes, as well…
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Northern Laos
Located at the end of the main drag, this restaurant-cum-beer-garden has a relaxed ambience. Choose from Lao dishes and some comfort food, or stroll here…
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Nong Khiaw
A superbly friendly Indian eatery with wood-fired naan bread, freshly made tandoori dishes, zesty curries and a homely atmosphere, Deen is deservedly…
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Northern Laos
This hole-in-the-wall spot is hardly brimming with atmosphere, but it has the most foreigner-friendly menu in town in English. Breakfast includes…
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Phetdavanh Restaurant & Street Buffet
Northern Laos
This basic-looking restaurant runs a nightly 'all you can eat' veggie buffet (high season only), as well as serving pizzas, schnitzels, pancakes, soups,…
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Northern Laos
Offering a level of aesthetic sophistication largely lacking in the city, Charming Lao has a fusion menu of barbecued pork, steamed fish, papaya salad,…
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Northern Laos
Spot your dish in raw form behind the refrigerated glass counter: pork, intestines, buffalo steak and tofu, plus the day's fresh vegetables. Don't expect…
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Northern Laos
Head to the noodle stands at the rear of the wet market before you catch the 6.30am sŏrngtăaou to the bus station, or if you're headed out on a trek…
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Northern Laos
By night, with its paper lanterns like glowing pupae hanging from the ceiling, this trusty old place pulls you in with its delicious aromas drifting out…
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Northern Laos
Tightly thronged with tribeswomen and locals hawking freshly made broths, noodles and chicken on spits, with everything veiled in a stratosphere of smoke,…
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Manychan Guesthouse & Restaurant
Northern Laos
An inviting all-wood interior spilling out onto a fairy-lit street terrace and a menu covering a greatest hits of traveller fare keeps this place among…
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Northern Laos
Set high above the river with views through the palm trees, this basic joint offers a fan-cooled interior and a wide English-language menu with Western…
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Northern Laos
At this family-run noodle house the well-prepared food comes in decent-sized portions and is served with a smile. The menu's approximate English includes…
