Around the world, diners of all stripes have come to know larb as part of the Thai culinary tradition – evidenced most recently by Aunt May’s (portrayed by Marisa Tomei) “I Larb You” Thai restaurant scene in Marvel’s Spiderman Homecoming. But the dish actually originated in Laos. While it...
Some of Savannakhet’s most striking features are the Mekong and its indigenous food. Local entrepreneur, Amphone Nhotxayviboun has combined these at Laoview Riverfront Restaurant. Built in a modern style, but with architectural elements reflecting Savannakhet’s long past, this eatery blends the...
EAT Pizza Luka Set in the garden of a local house, Pizza Luka serves up delicious pizzas from their outdoor oven. From the bar, you can watch the master as he creates your dinner. Local ingredients, like goat cheese, combine excellently with imported sausages to create flavors uniquely Vang...
A typical Lao meal isn’t complete without a Jeo – that tasty mélange combo of one’s preferred spices, vegetables and/or meat – mashed in a mortar and pestle. Many refer to Jeo as the Lao “creamy sauce” or dip. Sometimes, a full meal can consist of just Jeo and sticky rice, and if you are […]
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...
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