Laos is a country that is steeped in tradition, especially when it comes to food and music. And on any given night of the week, diners can enjoy an authentic Lao meal while elaborately dressed dancers perform to the strains of a traditional khene and percussion ensemble. It’s a regular offering...
It’s a fact that food is one of Laos’ biggest drawcards, for locals, long-term residents and visitors alike. But where to take an out-of-towner craving an introduction to the best of Lao cuisine – in one meal, on one table? Of course, it would be impossible to get every single amazing Lao dish...
Ango serves traditional Japanese food with a difference In Japanese, the word Ango has more than one meaning. One is the three-month period of intense training for students of Zen Buddhism, otherwise known as Buddhist Lent. In traditional haiku poetry, however, the word refers to summer – a...
These days, Luang Prabang is better known for French café culture and an increasingly cosmopolitan dining scene than it is for Lao cuisine. But writer and photographer, Mick Shippen is having none of it. When in the languid riverside town, he opts for northern soul food. There’s something...
Why does the Pa Nang have only one ribcage? It’s just one fish among many in the traditional cuisine of Laos, but the Pa Nang has one physical characteristic that sets it apart – just half a ribcage. And while there is likely a convincing scientific explanation for this arresting detail,...
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