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Nazim's: sometimes you want something not so local
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  • Updated By richiecdisc on December 10, 2004
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  • D enjoys a great cheap Indian in VV - Laos
    D enjoys a great cheap
    Indian in VV
    by richiecdisc
    Though I love to try local foods, there are times you want something more familiar. That does not have to be a burger even if you are American. I love Indian food and it is expensive back in the States so I try and get some when on the road, especially when in Asia. This place was a true oasis. It had an authentic Indian atmosphere and quite an extensive and inexpensive menu. The food was delicious and for 45000 Kip (6 bucks), we had a huge feast that would have cost five times as much back home.

    We had a saag lamb dish, butter chicken, a biryianni, naan and roti breads, raita, and two lassis. Everything was fantastic and the portions were huge.

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  • Theme: Indian
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  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: 33 Ban Sengsavang in Vang Vieng
  • Phone: (856)023-511 214
  • Directions: near Planet Cafe, on main street (Thanon Luang Prabang) of Vang Vieng.
  • Website: http://www.nazim.laopdr.com/
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    street stalls of Luang Prabang: eating street food is essential
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  • Updated By richiecdisc on November 27, 2004
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  • street stall food in SE Asia can be a joy - Laos
    street stall food in SE Asia
    can be a joy
    by richiecdisc
    If you venture halfway around the world and eat at McDonald’s you are missing the point of travel entirely. One good thing about Laos is there are no McD’s. But you can get caught up in eating what has become affectionately known as “backpacker staples.” There in nothing wrong with a banana pancake or veggie burger but you should at least make some effort to sample the local cuisine. And there is no better place to do this than in the local markets. The best thing about these places is you can see what you are getting before you eat it. Also, they are very cheap so if you cannot eat it, you do not waste much money. The one pictured is in Luang Prabang.

    There were lots of great dishes in the local markets. Just look and point at what you want. The fish on a stick was particularly good as were the coconut pancakes. Yum.

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  • Theme: Local
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  • Directions: Right off the main street in Luang Prabang but look around in all cities as they abound everywhere.
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    street stalls of Vientiane: stall vendors a true joy
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  • Updated By richiecdisc on December 10, 2004
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  • local delicacies abound - Laos
    local delicacies abound
    by richiecdisc
    There were lots of great street stalls for food in the Lao capital of Vientiane. One of the great joys of eating in these places is interacting with the local merchants. The little girl pictured was quite friendly and was happy to see us come back each time we went, though you would not know it by the photo. Capturing the great smile of the Lao population must be one of the great elusions.

    This particular stall had a great smoked pork on a stick. It was similar to Kasslerbraten in Germany so D felt right at home. The prices are incredibly cheap but always good to ask first to let the locals know you have some kind of budget to stick to.

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  • Theme: Local
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  • Directions: Head up Thanon Chao Anou away from the river. It was pretty far down and on a smaller street off to the right.
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    Most Restaurants: Drinking Coffee in Laos
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  • By bkoon on May 10, 2005
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  • Drinking Coffee in Luang Prabang - Laos
    Drinking Coffee in Luang
    Prabang
    by bkoon

    I am not kidding when I say Loas has the BEST coffee. I tasted the BEST COFFEE in Laos. Unforgettable. The aroma and the texture when I sipped the coffee. Hmm… fantastic.

    When you place an order at a restaurant in Laos, make sure you tell them you want Lao Coffee with Sweetened Milk. If you do not indicate you want the local coffee, they will usually provide you with the 3-in-1 Nescafe.

    If you do not like to drink it hot, order the ice-coffee. It will be as good.

    In some places, when you order coffee, they will provide you with a glass of diluted Chinese tea. I guess this is how coffee is drank in Laos.

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  • Theme: Local
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    Not Put: Huay Xai - One of the Better Restaurants
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  • Updated By bkoon on May 9, 2005
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  • Snuggly located, the Not Put restaurant is one of the better restaurants in Huay Xai. Food is reasonably priced with some kinda warm ambience to the place. There are small little huts where you can take your pick. If not, the main restaurant area is fine too. They serve nice Thai and Lao food.

    They only open for lunch and dinner. If you feel like eating there at 4pm, you are better off eating somewhere else.

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  • Theme: Local
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  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Huay Xai
  • Directions: From boat landing, walk up to main road, turn left, keep right and walk for about 150m or so and watch out for the signboard.
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    Namphou Coffee: Vientiane - Best Lao Coffee
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  • Updated By bkoon on May 25, 2005
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  • Preparing my ice-Lao coffee - Laos
    Preparing my ice-Lao
    coffee
    by bkoon
    By far the BEST LAO COFFEE IN LAOS. Also try the fried eggs with baguettes. You may try the plain baguette and dip in into the Lao coffee and it should taste yummy. Namphou Coffee also serves good “fur”, Lao noodles. The place is crowded in the morning and during lunch hour.

    On a hot and warm afternoon, it is nice to have an ice-coffee from Namphou Coffee. I had that and it was fabulous.

    MUST TRY : ICE-COFFEE 5,000 KIP

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  • Theme: Local
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  • Directions: Vientiane, the shophouses behind Namphou Square.
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    View Khaem Khong Restaurant: Luang Prabang - Good Food, Good Coffee
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  • Updated By bkoon on June 15, 2005
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  • Yummy - Laos
    Yummy
    by bkoon

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

    The Lao food is also very very nice at this restaurant. It is along the Mekong River too. Great views and coupled with nice food; what else more can you ask for.

    Its Khai Paen and Laap are delicious.

    Best is the ICE COFFEE. Have it after your meal. You will love it.

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  • Theme: Local
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  • Address: Th Khem Khong
  • Directions: Along the Mekong River, towards the right.
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    Samchanh Restaurant: Luang Prabang - Yummy Dinner
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  • Updated By bkoon on June 15, 2005
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  • Luang Prabang Watercress Salad - Laos
    Luang Prabang Watercress Salad
    by bkoon

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED


    Best local restaurant serving local food. I had a great time savouring on fantastic local food such as :
    - Luang Prabang Salad (Watercress Salad with sliced boiled eggs, onions, tomatoes and a nice salad dressing)
    - Jaew Bawng (A paste made of buffulo skin)
    - Aw Lam (Local soup with lotsa vegetables)

    Cheap and good.

    It is definitely a MUST VISIT RESTAURANT in Luang Prabang.

    Sit outside by the riverbank. Is cooling and rather romantic too.

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  • Theme: Local
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  • Address: Th Suvannabanlang
  • Directions: Walk left along river. It is a corner shop.
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    BeerLao – Local Beer
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  • By bkoon on May 9, 2005
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  • Beer Lao - Laos
    Beer Lao
    by bkoon
    BeerLao is a local beer which is popular among the Lao people and travelers alike. It is very cheap. Standard price for a big bottle of beer is :

    8,000 KIP (less than US$1)

    They do not normally have small bottles. Only cans but only in major cities.

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    Noodle Stall: Huay Xai – Tasty Rice Noodles for Breakfast
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  • By bkoon on May 9, 2005
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  • On the left of the main street as you walk up from the boat landing / checkpoint, a few shops down, you will see a noodle shop. They serve tasty rice noodles.

    I had it for my breakfast. Good stuffs. I paid 5,000 KIP for a bowl.

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  • Address: Huay Xai
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