| LUANG
PRABANG |
Hive
lounge bar |
Ultra funky decor, mood lighting and cool music makes Hive the place
to be for Luang Prabang's tourist crowds. Open late. Chao Siphoupan
Rd. $ |
Kheme
Khan Food Garden
lao/s.e. asian |
Enjoy
a view of the Nam Khan River from the large, secluded open-air deck
while dining on authentic Asian dishes with great flavors. Chao Siphoupan
Rd. $ |
Lao
Lao Garden
lao/s.e. asian |
Start
with a free welcome shot, then settle into a Lao do-it-yourself barbeque
and campfire jam session in this huge beer garden restaurant. Chao
Siphoupan Rd. $ |
| MUANG
NGOI |
Lattavongsa
international |
The
friendly proprietor here will reel you in with the largest, sunniest
deck in town and keep you there all day with her fantastic cooking.
Right above the boat dock. $ |
Nang
Phonekeo
international |
Watch village life unfold from Mr. Khan's balcony on the main road,
where he offers generous portions of tasty, fresh foods from a varied
menu. Try the falang rolls! $ |
Say
Bar
lounge bar/cafe |
The
only real bar in the village, Say Bar has a trendy lounge atmosphere
with floor pillow seating, funky music, colorful cocktails and eclectic
local staff. $ |
VANG
VIANG |
'Friends'
Cafes
international |
Nearly
a half dozen cafes on the main road play non-stop 'Friends' reruns
while serving international food to backpackers on pillow-filled
platforms. Get sucked in!$ |
Island
Bar
southeast
asian |
One
of the bars right on the river, Island is a good choice with bamboo
platforms, hammocks, bonfire, varied music and a large variety of
tasty meals. $ |
| View
Point Restaurant
southeast
asian |
There
are surprisingly few restaurants on the riverfront road, but the friendly
family at View Point provide the perfect spot to admire Vang Viang's
stunning scenery while being served good food. Western breakfasts
too. Across from the school. $ |
| VIENTIANE |
Ban
Khaohom
southeast
asian
|
Don't
miss this fantastic little restaurant that's nearly hidden next to
Chantha Guesthouse on Setthatilat Road. The fruit shakes and stir-frys
are unbeatable. $ |
|
The absolute
perfect spot if you're craving modern Western ambience and food. The
breakfasts and sandwiches are fresh, healthy and delicious. Setthatilat
Rd. $ |
Mekong
River
laos /
s.e. asian
|
Enjoy
gorgeous sunsets over the river while dining on local food and drinks
at one of the dozens of makeshift eateries along the Mekong. Make
it a daily ritual! $ |
