As of 2026, this Vientiane food guide covers 26 restaurants by category — including Doi Ka Noi (locals-recommend traditional Lao), Khop Chai Deu (1995 colonial villa institution), Lao Kitchen (Nam Phou tourist-friendly Lao). See prices, locations and must-try dishes below.
Vientiane is Vientiane's food culture is the Mekong-border cultural crossroads — Lao traditional Theravada Buddhist + French colonial pastry + coffee shop legacy + Thai cross-border influence (Vientiane sits directly across the Mekong from Nong Khai, Thailand) + Vietnamese-Lao pho stalls. Signature dishes: Khao Piak Sen (thick Lao rice noodle soup, the breakfast staple, $1-2), Larb (minced meat + mint + lime salad, the national salad, $2-4), Sin Dat (Lao tabletop grill + hotpot combo, $5-10), Kao Jee (French baguette sandwich, $1.50-3 — colonial legacy), and sticky rice from a bamboo basket. Doi Ka Noi (locals' #1 traditional Lao) + Khop Chai Deu (1995 colonial villa institution) + Kualao (1925 colonial mansion + 19:30 Lao dance show) are the three pillars. Spirit House Mekong sunset + Bor Pen Yang rooftop + Maison du Vientiane French-Lao round out the canon. 50-60% of Bangkok pricing. We've organized 26 restaurants across 10 categories. Each entry includes prices, hours, local tips, and a Google Maps link so you can plan straight from the page.
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Doi Ka Noi (locals-recommend traditional Lao)
Nong Bone Road (east of center) · Lao Traditional + Institution
Doi Ka Noi + Khop Chai Deu + Kualao + Lao Kitchen — 30-year traditional Lao restaurants with English menus and central locations
Doi Ka Noi (locals-recommend traditional Lao)
Doi Ka Noi · Nong Bone Road (east of center)
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Daily-changing menu of authentic Lao home cooking — Larb, Mok Pa, Or Lam variants, sticky rice. Whatever's on the chalkboard that day is what locals are eating
The most-recommended traditional Lao restaurant by Vientiane locals and long-term expats. Owner-chef Joy writes a daily-changing chalkboard menu of Lao home cooking — whatever ingredients are fresh that morning becomes lunch. Larb in 3-4 variants, Mok Pa, regional Or Lam, sticky rice, herb wraps. About 20 seats inside a converted home. Lunch only (closed evenings) which is unusual for Vientiane.
Local tip: Open 11:30-14:30 lunch only — closed evenings. Reservations recommended weekends. Far from central Nam Phou (8-min tuk-tuk $2). English-speaking. Cash preferred. Closed Sundays.
Larb + Mok Pa + sticky rice + Beerlao combo ($10 per person — the canonical Vientiane first-night dinner)
Opened 1995 in a 1900-era French colonial villa on Setthathirath Road — the canonical first-night Vientiane restaurant for tourists, expats, and visiting NGO workers. Garden courtyard seating + live Lao music most evenings + 100+ item English menu covering Lao traditional, Thai, Vietnamese, and Western dishes. The Larb + Mok Pa + sticky rice + Beerlao combo ($10) is the classic order. Solo-friendly + group-friendly + family-friendly.
$4-10
(85,000-215,000 LAK)
10:00-23:00
Local tip: Garden courtyard is the special seating — fills 19:00-21:00. No reservations needed mid-week; reserve weekends. English menu + English-speaking staff. Cash + card. Live Lao music Tuesday-Saturday evenings.
Lao set menu (Larb + Mok Pa + Tum Mak Hung + sticky rice + Beerlao, $12 per person) + cooking class on Saturdays
Central Nam Phou Square location + English-speaking staff + broad Lao + Asian fusion menu. The tourist-friendly classic. Larb in 5 variants (chicken, duck, beef, pork, fish), Mok Pa, Tum Mak Hung (green papaya salad), sticky rice, plus Thai and Vietnamese dishes for travelers wanting variety. 40-seat air-conditioned interior with garden patio. Saturday cooking class ($28) is well-reviewed.
$5-15
(110,000-320,000 LAK)
10:00-22:30
Local tip: Air-conditioned + English menu + reservations OK. Lunch is quieter; dinner fills 19:00-21:00. Saturday cooking class books 2-3 days ahead. Cash + card.
Traditional Lao 7-course set ($15 per person) + 19:30 Lao classical dance + music show + Mekong River fish course
Opened 1990 inside a 1925 French colonial mansion. Traditional Lao 7-course set menu + nightly 19:30 Lao classical dance and music show (30 min, no extra charge). The heritage atmosphere pick + the canonical anniversary, business expense, or group dinner. 80 seats + private dining rooms. Garden seating in the colonial courtyard.
$8-20
(170,000-430,000 LAK)
11:00-22:30
Local tip: Reservations essential weekends. Dance show 19:30 — arrive by 19:00 for a good seat. Smart casual dress. Cash + card. Private dining rooms for 8-20 people available.
Pha Khao Lao set menu (5-course traditional sticky-rice meal eaten with hands from a bamboo basket, $10-12)
Pha Khao Lao means 'Lao food platter' — the restaurant centers on the traditional sticky-rice meal: a bamboo Tip Khao basket of sticky rice surrounded by 5-7 side dishes (Larb, Tum Mak Hung, Mok Pa, grilled pork, Miang Kham, herb plate). You eat with your hands. The most-authentic Lao dining experience in Vientiane for first-time visitors. 30-seat traditional Lao interior.
$5-12
(110,000-260,000 LAK)
11:00-22:00
Local tip: Set menu is the way to order — a la carte misses the point. Hands-eating instructions explained by staff. English menu. Reservations recommended weekends.
Or Lam Lao Lue style ($4) + Mok Pa Mekong river fish ($5) + Larb duck ($4)
Garden courtyard restaurant serving traditional Lao with focus on Or Lam (eggplant + buffalo skin + sakhan herb stew, the Luang Prabang signature also served here in Vientiane) and Mok Pa (Mekong river fish steamed in banana leaves). Value pricing + central Setthathirath location. Family-run with English-speaking owner.
$3.50-9
(75,000-195,000 LAK)
11:00-22:00
Local tip: Garden seating preferred over interior. Mid-week quieter; weekend evenings fill 19:00-21:00. English menu. Cash preferred.
Makphet Restaurant (Tree Alliance social enterprise — Lao traditional)
Makphet · Setthathirath Road
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Modern Lao tasting + the social-enterprise dining model — your meal funds vocational training for at-risk Lao youth
Tree Alliance non-profit social enterprise (sister to Khaiphaen in Luang Prabang) — a training restaurant for at-risk Lao youth (orphans + vulnerable teens learn culinary + hospitality skills). Modern Lao tasting menu in a boutique central setting. Your $12 dinner funds a teenager's vocational education. Lao traditional + creative modern Lao dishes + dessert.
Local tip: Reservations recommended. 18:30-21:00 fills up. English-speaking trainee staff (be patient + supportive). Modern Lao tasting menu $12-15 is the value pick. Closed Sundays.
Mekong riverside boutique restaurant + bar with sunset balcony seating directly facing Thailand across the river. The canonical Vientiane sunset spot for cocktails + dinner. Lao traditional dishes alongside international fusion (pasta, salads, grilled chicken, Mediterranean). Cocktails $4-6 + Beerlao $2 + wine list. 50-seat balcony + interior.
$8-20
(170,000-430,000 LAK)
11:00-23:00
Local tip: Balcony books out for sunset 17:30-18:30 — arrive by 17:00 or reserve. Reservations OK. Smart casual. Cash + card. Cocktail hour 17:00-19:00 has 2-for-1 deals some days.
Mekong-facing rooftop bar — the local Vientiane sunset hangout. Cheap Beerlao ($2) + Lao snacks (sticky rice + grilled meat + sin dat BBQ) + locals dominant + tourists welcome. Multi-level rooftop with the best Mekong sunset view in central Vientiane. The Lao name means 'no worries' — the cultural ethos. Live music some nights.
$3-10
(65,000-215,000 LAK)
16:00-23:30
Local tip: Arrive by 17:00 to secure rooftop seating. Beerlao 2-for-1 promotions some nights. Cash only. Bring mosquito repellent (riverside).
Combine with the main restaurant for Lao traditional + Mekong-facing balcony cocktails
Secondary location of the 1995 institution — a Mekong-facing terrace with cocktails + Lao traditional menu. Less famous than Spirit House but better Lao food. Sunset balcony seating + colonial atmosphere extended toward the river.
$4-12
(85,000-260,000 LAK)
10:00-23:00
Local tip: Smaller crowd than the main Khop Chai Deu location. Sunset 17:30-18:30 balcony fills. Reservations OK.
The flagship French-Lao fine dining in Vientiane — set inside a restored 1908 French colonial mansion. French chef + Lao ingredients + classical French technique. 5-course tasting menu ($28) is the recommended order. Wine list includes French + Australian + South African selections. The honeymoon + anniversary + business expense pick. 40-seat interior + garden courtyard.
Classical French bistrot in Vientiane — duck confit, steak frites, escargot, French onion soup, crème brûlée. The expat + diplomat dinner choice. 30 seats inside a converted shophouse near Nam Phou Square. French chef-owner. Wine list focused on French + Australian options.
Talat Sao morning market noodle stalls + Khao Piak Sen breakfast spots — the Lao breakfast staple at $1-2
Khao Piak Sen stalls (Talat Sao morning market)
Khao Piak Sen · Talat Sao morning market
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Khao Piak Sen (thick Lao rice noodles in chicken or pork broth, $1.20 a bowl)
Talat Sao morning market noodle stalls — the Lao breakfast staple. Thick chewy Lao rice noodles in chicken or pork broth, garnished with bean sprouts, lime, and chili. $1.20 a bowl. Locals eat this every morning. 06:00-10:00 is the window; sold out by 10:00. Several stalls inside the covered market.
$1-2.50
(20,000-55,000 LAK)
06:00-10:00
Local tip: Inside the morning market. Sold out by 10:00 AM. Hygiene fine — busy stalls = fresh ingredients. English not spoken — point at what you want. Bring small LAK notes.
Noy's Fruit Heaven + Khao Piak (breakfast + smoothies)
Noy's Fruit Heaven · Nam Phou area
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Khao Piak Sen $1.80 + fresh fruit smoothie $2 + Lao coffee combo ($5 breakfast)
Backpacker + tourist breakfast spot — Khao Piak Sen + Western breakfast + fresh fruit smoothies + Lao coffee. English menu + tourist-friendly + central Nam Phou location. Less authentic than Talat Sao but more accessible for travelers wanting a sit-down breakfast.
$2-6
(45,000-130,000 LAK)
07:00-19:00
Local tip: 07:00-10:00 is the breakfast peak. English menu. Wi-Fi. Cash only.
A regional social-enterprise chain (Laos + Cambodia + Vietnam) that trains Lao staff and buys directly from Lao farmer cooperatives. The Vientiane flagship is the Wi-Fi cafe of choice for backpackers + digital nomads + business travelers. Western breakfast (bagels + croissants + omelettes) + reliable Lao coffee + air-conditioning + Wi-Fi. 60 seats.
$3-9
(65,000-195,000 LAK)
07:00-21:00
Local tip: 07:00-10:00 is the breakfast peak. Wi-Fi reliable. English menu. Take-out coffee. Cash + card.
Lao single-origin specialty coffee, sourced from Bolaven Plateau cooperatives in southern Laos. Pour-over + espresso + cold brew. The Vientiane equivalent of Saffron Espresso in Luang Prabang. Run by a French-Lao roaster. Coffee bean souvenirs ($6-8 per 250g bag) are the #1 take-home gift from Vientiane.
$2.50-7
(55,000-150,000 LAK)
07:00-19:00
Local tip: 07:00-10:00 + 14:00-16:00 quieter. English-speaking. 250g coffee bean souvenir bags — pick up 1-2 before flying home.
Eggs Benedict + flat white + smashed avocado toast — the Aussie brunch trifecta
Aussie-style brunch + specialty coffee + air-conditioned cafe + Wi-Fi. The expat + digital nomad cafe of choice. Smashed avocado toast, Eggs Benedict, flat white, almond milk options. Pricing closer to a Sydney cafe than to local Lao breakfasts but the quality justifies it for travelers wanting Western comfort food.
Fa Ngum Road transforms into a night market every evening from 18:00 to 22:00 — Lao silk + saa paper + souvenirs along the main strip; food stalls at the southern end overlooking the Mekong. Buffet-style or per-dish stalls — sticky rice + Larb + grilled skewers + sin dat BBQ + Beerlao for $2.50-4 per person. Best-value evening meal in the city + Mekong sunset atmosphere.
$0.70-5
(15,000-110,000 LAK)
18:00-22:00 daily
Local tip: 18:00 opens; 19:00-20:00 is peak. Food stalls close 21:30. Cash only — bring 50,000-100,000 LAK. The river-facing stalls have better hygiene than the road-front ones.
Sticky rice + Khao Piak + Lao coffee with condensed milk + Kao Jee baguette + fruit ($3-4 breakfast)
Talat Sao morning market is the real Lao local market — sticky rice + bamboo shoots + tropical fruit + grilled meat + Khao Piak noodle stalls + Lao coffee carts + Kao Jee baguette stands. 06:00-10:00 daily for food stalls (the market itself runs all day for non-food shopping). 30-40 food stalls inside the covered market.
Local tip: 06:30-08:00 is fresh + active. Hygiene fine. English not spoken — point. Photography welcome. Lao coffee cart ($0.70, sweetened with condensed milk) is the classic order. Bring small LAK notes.
Pimenton Spanish + Le Café de Paris + Sticky Fingers + Indian/Italian restaurants — Vientiane's expat dining scene
Pimenton (Spanish tapas + paella)
Pimenton · Setthathirath Road
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Paella for two ($28) + Spanish tapas + sangria + Manchego cheese
Spanish tapas + paella restaurant — the expat + diplomat international choice. 30-seat interior with garden patio. Spanish chef-owner. Paella for two ($28), Spanish tapas ($4-8 per plate), Iberico ham, Manchego cheese, sangria. The Spanish embassy + NGO community gathers here. Wine list focused on Spanish + Argentinian.
International tapas-style menu + cocktails $4-6 + expat-watching
The longest-running expat bar + cafe in Vientiane (opened 2002) — international menu (burgers, salads, pizza, Asian fusion) + cocktails + Wi-Fi + air-conditioning. The NGO worker + diplomat + long-term expat hangout. 50-seat interior with patio. Live music some nights.
Bor Pen Yang rooftop + Spirit House riverside + Sticky Fingers — Mekong sunset cocktails + Lao-Lao rice whisky + Beerlao
Bor Pen Yang (rooftop Beerlao + Mekong sunset)
Bor Pen Yang · Fa Ngum Road
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Beerlao Dark + Lao-Lao shot + Mekong sunset rooftop view
The Lao name means 'no worries' — the cultural ethos and the canonical Vientiane sunset bar. Multi-level rooftop facing the Mekong + Thailand. Beerlao $2 + Lao-Lao $1.50-3 + Lao snacks (sticky rice + grilled meat + sin dat BBQ). Locals dominant + tourists welcome.
$2-8
(45,000-170,000 LAK)
16:00-23:30
Local tip: Arrive by 17:00 for rooftop seating. Beerlao 2-for-1 some nights. Cash only. Mosquito repellent helps (riverside).
Spirit House Bar (Mekong cocktails + boutique riverside)
Spirit House Bar · Fa Ngum Road
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Lao-Lao base cocktails + Mekong-view balcony + upscale honeymoon alternative
Mekong riverside boutique bar — the upscale alternative to Bor Pen Yang. Lao-Lao rice whisky base cocktails + international cocktail list + Mekong sunset balcony. Connected to the Spirit House restaurant. The honeymoon + couples + boutique pick.
$4-10
(85,000-215,000 LAK)
17:00-23:00
Local tip: Balcony books out for sunset 17:30-18:30. Smart casual. Cash + card.
Crowne Plaza Vientiane + Settha Palace + Pullman + Kualao colonial dance dinner — hotel restaurants and heritage colonial-mansion fine dining
Crowne Plaza Vientiane rooftop bar + dining
Crowne Plaza Vientiane · Mekong waterfront (north)
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Rooftop bar Mekong panorama cocktails + international 5-course dinner + Lao-French fusion
Crowne Plaza Vientiane hotel rooftop bar + main dining — Mekong-view rooftop with Vientiane's most panoramic sunset view. International 5-course dinner + Lao-French fusion + extensive wine list + cocktails. The honeymoon + business expense + anniversary pick. Smart dress code.
Settha Palace hotel restaurant — set inside a 1932 restored French colonial mansion. The heritage atmosphere alternative to Crowne Plaza's modern luxury. Lao-French heritage cuisine + extensive wine list + colonial-mansion atmosphere. Pool garden seating available. External guests welcome with reservation.
Mekong Night Market + Talat Sao morning market + Khao Piak Sen breakfast stalls + Beerlao. Sticky rice + Larb + grilled skewers for $2.50-4 per person.
Mid-Range
$18-35/day
Doi Ka Noi traditional Lao + Khop Chai Deu colonial villa institution + Lao Kitchen + Spirit House Mekong sunset cocktails + Joma Bakery brunch.
Luxury
$50-120/day
Maison du Vientiane French-Lao tasting + Pimenton Spanish + Kualao colonial dance dinner + Crowne Plaza rooftop Mekong panorama. Honeymoon + business expense tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about food and restaurants in Vientiane.
What's Vientiane's signature dish?
Khao Piak Sen (thick Lao rice noodle soup, $1.20-2 a bowl) is the breakfast staple — locals eat this every morning. Larb (minced meat + mint + lime + chili-leaves salad, $2-4) is the national salad served everywhere. Sin Dat (Lao BBQ tabletop grill + hotpot combo, $5-10 per person) is the locals' weekend dinner. Kao Jee (French baguette sandwich, $1.50-3) is the colonial legacy alive and well. Sticky rice from a bamboo basket eaten by hand accompanies everything. Beerlao ($1.50) is the universal beverage. The 4-dish combo (Larb + Mok Pa + sticky rice + Beerlao, ~$10) is the canonical Vientiane dinner.
Where to eat traditional Lao food?
Doi Ka Noi (Nong Bone Road, $4-12, daily-changing menu, locals + expats' #1 pick) is the must-visit for authentic Lao home cooking — open lunch only, closed Sundays. Khop Chai Deu (Setthathirath Road, 1995 colonial villa institution, $4-10, garden courtyard + live Lao music) is the canonical tourist first-night dinner. Lao Kitchen (Nam Phou, $5-15, air-conditioned + English menu) is the tourist-friendly classic. Kualao Restaurant (1925 colonial mansion + 19:30 Lao dance show, $8-20) is the heritage atmosphere pick for anniversaries + groups. Pha Khao Lao serves the traditional sticky-rice 5-course set meal eaten with hands ($10-12).
Where to eat Mekong sunset?
Spirit House (Fa Ngum Road, $8-20, riverside balcony, sunset cocktails $4-6, Lao + international, honeymoon-tier) is the canonical sunset spot. Bor Pen Yang (rooftop Mekong-facing, $2-8, locals + cheap Beerlao $2, the local hangout) is the budget pick. Mekong Night Market food stalls (Fa Ngum Road southern end, $2.50-4 per person, Lao food + Beerlao + sticky rice + grilled meat). Crowne Plaza Vientiane rooftop bar ($8-15 cocktails, panoramic Mekong view) is the honeymoon-tier alternative. Vientiane sunsets across the Mekong toward Thailand are the photogenic signature of the city.
Where to eat Lao BBQ (Sin Dat)?
Sin Dat is the Lao-Thai tabletop grill + hotpot combo — a metal dome grill + surrounding broth moat. You grill meat on top + the meat juice drips into the broth + you cook vegetables and noodles in the broth. The full-table experience. Lao BBQ Restaurant on Setthathirath Road ($5-10 per person) is the indoor central pick. Mekong Night Market BBQ stalls (Fa Ngum Road, $3-5 per person) are the budget version. Bring a hungry stomach — it's a 1-2 hour social meal. Beerlao + sticky rice mandatory. Vientiane locals' #1 weekend dinner. Most restaurants have English-speaking staff who can explain the cooking process.
Where to drink Beerlao + Lao-Lao?
Beerlao (the national lager, $1.50 a bottle, available everywhere — try Beerlao Dark, also $1.50, for variety). Lao-Lao (rice whisky, 45-55% ABV, $1.50-3 per shot). Bor Pen Yang (rooftop bar overlooking the Mekong, $2-3 beers, locals' #1 sunset hangout) is the canonical Vientiane bar — the rooftop view is unbeatable. Spirit House (Mekong riverside, $4-6 cocktails, upscale honeymoon alternative). Sticky Fingers ($4-6 cocktails, expat hangout, Setthathirath area). Crowne Plaza rooftop ($8-15 cocktails, honeymoon tier). Vientiane has a midnight curfew like all Lao cities — bars close 22:00-23:00.
What's the food cost guide?
Backpacker $6-12/day: Mekong Night Market dinner + Talat Sao morning market + Khao Piak Sen + Beerlao ($2-3 each). Mid-range $18-35/day: Joma Bakery breakfast + Lao Kitchen lunch + Khop Chai Deu colonial villa dinner + Spirit House sunset cocktail. Luxury $50-120/day: Common Grounds Aussie brunch + Maison du Vientiane French-Lao tasting + Pimenton Spanish + Crowne Plaza rooftop. Specific items: Khao Piak Sen $1.20-2, Larb $2-4, sticky rice $0.30-0.60, Beerlao $1.50, Lao-Lao shot $1.50-3, Kao Jee baguette $1.50-3, Lao single-origin coffee $1.20.
Where to find halal + Muslim food in Vientiane?
Limited but available. Laos's Muslim population is small (under 1%), but Vientiane has a small Indian-Pakistani-Bangladeshi expat community. Indian + Pakistani restaurants on Samsenthai Road (3-4 locations including Nazim and Taj Mahal) typically follow halal practices. Hotel kitchens (Crowne Plaza, Settha Palace, Pullman) can prepare halal meals with 24-hour notice. Some larger tourist restaurants (Khop Chai Deu, Lao Kitchen) will accommodate halal requests — order vegetarian, seafood, or fish dishes to be safe. Bring shelf-stable halal snacks if staying 5+ nights and strict observance is essential.
Vientiane vegetarian + vegan options?
Decent vegetarian scene thanks to the Buddhist majority. Makphet (Tree Alliance social enterprise), Khop Chai Deu, Lao Kitchen, and Joma Bakery all have vegetarian + vegan menus. In general restaurants, ask 'Mangsavirat' (vegetarian) when ordering. Important caveat: Lao food uses padaek (fermented fish sauce) as a foundational seasoning — say 'Bor sai padaek' (no padaek) to skip it. Sticky rice + grilled vegetables + Tum Mak Hung (green papaya salad without fish sauce) + Miang Kham herb wraps are the safe vegan combo. Aussie cafes (Common Grounds, Naked Espresso) have full vegan brunch options.
Is Vientiane food safe for tourists?
Generally yes with standard precautions. Bottled water only ($0.30-0.50 / 5,000-10,000 LAK per bottle) — Lao tap water is not potable. Eat at busy stalls (high turnover = fresh ingredients). Sticky rice + grilled meat + Khao Piak Sen + Larb at established restaurants and busy markets are safe. Mekong fish: only the cooked Mok Pa (banana-leaf steamed) — never raw river fish (parasite risk). Talat Sao morning market and Mekong Night Market food court both have solid hygiene reviews. Most travelers experience 1-2 days of mild stomach adjustment when arriving — pack Imodium. Avoid the cheapest tuk-tuk-only roadside stalls during rainy season (food sits in heat + humidity).
Where to learn Lao cooking?
Two well-reviewed cooking classes: Lao Kitchen Saturday Cooking Class — Saturdays only, market tour + 4-course lunch + workshop, $28 (₩40,000), the most-popular tourist booking. Villa Lao Cooking Class — daily, smaller groups (6-8 people), market tour + 5-course lunch, $32. Both have English-speaking chefs and strong reviews. Book 2-3 days ahead during high season (November-February). The market tour + cooking + lunch as a single morning experience is the cultural highlight of many travelers' Vientiane stay. Less famous than Tamarind Saturday class in Luang Prabang, but Vientiane classes are typically less crowded.
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