Vientiane’s vibrant and diverse culinary scene is expanding, meaning that even the most adventurous of appetites can easily be satisfied. The abundance of French and European restaurants is a reminder of the country’s past colonization, whilst neighboring Thailand and Vietnam have also had an obvious influence on the Laotian cuisine. Below, there are the best restaurants in Vientiane, Laos. Travel Indochina Laos

1. Kualao Restaurant

Kualao is not only a paragon of Vientiane hospitality, but is also a charming pattern of French colonial architecture and a treasury of the finest, authentic Lao cuisine.

Kualao Restaurant

Kualao is famous for exquisitely delicious, authentic and beautifully presented Lao food. Specially, the dinners are treated, every evening, to enchanting and elegant Lao dance performances which are harmoniously accompanied by traditional music played on authentic Lao instruments.

Address: Rue Samsenthai, Vientiane, Laos

Phone:+856 21 215 777

2. Makphet Laos

Makphet Restaurant is the culinary place of choice in the Laotian capital, Vientiane. Makphet serves creative Lao cuisine, as well as great shakes and cocktails, all in beautiful surroundings. Laos travel packages

Makphet Restaurant

Address: Sethathirat Rd, Behind Wat Ong Teu, Vientiane, Laos

Phone:+856 21 260 587

3. Kong View Restaurant

Kong View Restaurant offers a hidden charming riverside setting in which to enjoy the greatest spectacle Vientiane has to offer – the sun setting into the majestic Mekong River.

Kong View Restaurant

Diners can choose to sit inside the air conditioned restaurant or out in the tree-lined garden, but if you are visiting around sunset it is advised to get a table close to the river to really appreciate the stunning scenery.

Address: Ban Wattay, Laos

Phone:+856 21 520 522

4. Lao Kitchen

This is a restaurant to try authentic and scrumptious traditional Lao dishes. Among list of its specialties is chicken served with mouth-watering chili sauce, grilled Mekong fish, Pakse-style pork sausage, Luang Prabang-style stew, stir-fried ginger and bamboo shoot stew.

Tofu Larb and sticky rice at Lao Kitchen in Vientiane

A long menu of beverages as well as desserts is also included in its menu and refreshing lemon mint freeze, water melon shake and sticky rice with mango or banana and coconut milk are just name to few.

Address: 140/01, Unit 15, Rue Hengboun, Baan Anou, Vientiane, Laos

Phone:+856 21 254 332

5. I-Beam Bar

I-Beam Bar is swanky two-level restaurant near the center of Vientiane, specializing in Spanish-style Tapas and European wine.

I-Beam Bar

Arriving in the evening and you’ll usually find a boisterous atmosphere – conversation in full flow around the various plates of tapas and bottles of wine on each table. The tapas itself is carefully prepared and presented, using only the finest imported ingredients such as Palma Ham, Kalamata olives and salami.

Address: 88 Rue Setthathilath, Vientiane, Laos

Phone:+856 21 254 528

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