Luang Prabang Restaurants

Where and What to Eat in Luang Prabang

The eclectic range of menus in this small town fuse traditional European fare (including hot crusty baguettes, hearty stews and succulent steaks) with the spicy and exotic dishes of the Orient. Other than the distinct architectural feel the town has due to the French-connection, the food choices truly serve to demonstrate the positive influences of colonisation.

The popular Restaurant Row on the banks of the Mekong houses a range of restaurants from Indian to Laos to Laos-and-French fusion.

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Tamnak Lao Restaurant

Looking for high-quality, authentic Lao food? Then don’t go past Tamnak Lao Restaurant and Cooking School. Enjoy the taste and texture sensation of Lao food at the restaurant and then attend a cooking class to learn how to easily create a complete Lao meal in your own kitchen. Read More...

Opening Hours: Every day from 9.00am to 10.30pm.
Address: Sakkarine Road, Ban Watsene, Luang Prabang.
Tel: Restaurant: +856 71 252525
Cooking School: +856 71 212239
Cuisine: Specializes in traditional Luang Prabang cuisine.

Cafe des Arts

Featuring a gallery of local art, this atmospheric establishment serves up hamburgers, pastas, crepes, tartines and filets de boeuf, with mouth watering results. Like all the other establishments on Restaurant Row the cafe is open air and enjoys the added bonus of being one of the few places in town where an evening drink can be had.

Opening Hours: Breakfast, lunch & dinner time
Address: 21 04 Sisavangvong Rd. Xiengmouan LuangPrabang
Tel: +856-71 2521 62
Cuisine: French

Indochina Spirit

Set in a restored 70-year old wooden home, the menu, interior and resulting ambience are distinctly Laotian. On most evenings the restaurant features live music. The restaurant also includes a garden dining area which adds to its appeal.

Opening Hours: 08:00 - 23:30
Location: Opposite the fountain across from Maison Souvannaphoum
Address: 52 Ban Vat That, Luang Prabang
Tel: +856-71 2523 72
Cuisine: Asian/Pac Rim

L'Elephant

Just around the corner from the Saffron Cafe is a French-and-Laotian fusion restaurant, which is pricier than your average Luang Prabang restaurant. With high quality ingredients that include French Camembert, Laotian lemongrass and French meat, the produce and price ranges speak for themselves.

Location: Located down a twisting side street named Phagnalluanngmuang-chan, just behind Villa Santi
Address: Ban Vat Nong, Box 812 Luang Prabang, Lao
Tel: +856-71 2524 82
Cuisine: French, Laotian

Les 3 Nagas

Featuring a fusion of Asian and Western fare with a Laotian twist, the restaurant is situated at the quieter end of Restaurant Row, with an open-air spot (mosquito repellant is a good idea when dining outside). Les 3 Nagas is one of the town's classier joints, so expect to pay western prices. Lao-style creme custard of pumpkin and coconut comes highly recommended.

Location: 3 Nagas Hotel
Address: Ban Vatnong, Sakkaline Road P.O. Box 722, Luang Prabang
Tel: +856-71 2538 88
Cuisine: Asian/Pac Rim

Nazim Restaurant

Anyone who has travelled through Vientiane or Vang Vienne before reaching Luang Prabang should be familiar with the popular Nazim outlets. Their no thrills approach to serving mouth wateringly good Indian dishes, means service and interiors can be a bit shaky but the food itself counteracts any grief incurred while trying to get a decent Chicken Tikka Masala when in Laos. Well-placed on the busy (for Laos) Restaurant Row.

Opening Hours: Lunch & dinner time
Address: 78/4 Ban Visoun Visounnarath Rd, Luang Prabang
Tel: +856-71 2522 63
Cuisine: Indian

Saffron Cafe

Here, visitors will discover the best coffee in Luang Prabang, originating from the hill-tribes who grow the beans Arabica style. The cool air and rich forest soil combine to make some of the world's most distinctive coffee. An afternoon coffee and a late breakfast overlooking the Mekong is a must when in town.

Opening Hours: 07:00 - 21:00
Location: Close to L'Elephant Restaurant
Address: PO Box 494 Luang Prabang, Lao
Tel: +856-20 5399 557

Tamarind

Part of the Stay Another Day organization, the restaurant serves to promote greater understanding of Laotian culture. The food is all traditional Laos, the Australian and Laos proprietors explain the menu to you before choosing from a vast array of Laos foods including platter combinations of dips and salads while the correct way to eat (Laos Style) is explained by the staff. Visitors can pick up organic and fair trade food products, recipe books, and more. You can also book tours to markets and cooking courses through the restaurant.

Opening Hours: Mon - Sat, 11:00 - 18:00
Location: Tamarind is on to the Nam Khan River, next door to the Apsara Hotel.
Tel: +856-20 7770 484
Cuisine: Asian

The Aussie Sports Bar & Restaurant

If you feel like having something different than Laos food, head to the Aussie Bar. Their menu might be small but it includes the usual western suspects such as mini-burgers, Aussie meat pie with chips and salad, fish & chips and toasted ham, cheese and tomato sandwiches. The Aussie Bar is probably most well known for its plasma screen TVs showing live sports ranging from from football to Formula 1. It’s a great place to meet other fellow travelers and expats or to just people watch.

Opening Hours: Daily
Location: Ban Aham, Sisouphan Road, Luang Prabang
Tel: +856 20 7125 4706

Utopia Restaurant and Bar

Utopia is a great place in Luang Prabang. It has all it takes to be a hot hangout for travelers because of its location, atmosphere, prices and service. It’s a peaceful place during the day where you can enjoy good food and drinks and relax in their tropical gardens or at the bamboo river decks taking in the lovely upcountry scenery that Luang Prabang is known for. Utopia also has a range of different activities such as beach volleyball, shisha pipes, live music and movies/documentaries.

Opening Hours: Early for breakfast and stays open until around 23:30
Location: Ban Aphay, Kingkitsarath Rd, Luang Prabang. (It is located in a quiet neighborhood along the banks of the Nam Khan River. To go there, it’s best to start from Wat Visoun as there is a small lane across the road from the temple leading to Utopia. Just follow the signs, you won’t miss it.)

What to Eat in Laos

Lao cuisine is very similar to that of its Thai and Vietnamese neighbours, and meals of spicy soup, sticky rice and chicken or laab are favorites with the locals. Vientiane is serviced by several good French restaurants, a remnant of the country's colonial era, and baguettes and croissants are also widely available. Read More...

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