Must-see restaurants in Vang Vieng

  • Tham Mada

    Vang Vieng

    The name here means 'normal', but there's lots that's unusual about this place. Chief among these is that the Korean owner is doing some of the better…

  • Korean Restaurant

    Vang Vieng

    Initially, we were drawn in by the Bee Gees soundtrack, and were pleased to discover that this place does some of the better foreign food in town. Let the…

  • Breakfast Vendors

    Vang Vieng

    A string of breakfast vendors sets up shop every morning serving basic but tasty Lao dishes, from noodles to rice porridge. One of relatively few places…

  • Chinese Expedition Force Restaurant

    Vang Vieng

    We also want to know the deal behind this restaurant's enigmatic name, but for now, we'll settle for tasty food. Flip through an iPad menu of Chinese…

  • Sia Po

    Vang Vieng

    To eat with the locals, head to this open-air Lao place. An English-language menu on the wall spans pounded salads, soups and grilled dishes, or you can…

  • Cafe Eh Eh

    Vang Vieng

    Cafe Eh Eh provides a chilled (we are talking air-con here) retreat from the downtown heat of Vang Vieng, offering a small selection of freshly made cakes…

  • Chantheo

    Vang Vieng

    In the evening, hit the strip of Th Luang Prabang where a vendor grills pork, chicken or duck, all of which are served with platters of fresh leaves and…

  • Restaurant du Crabe d'Or

    Vang Vieng

    Set on the tasteful grounds of the Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng's fanciest restaurant (a relative term) serves Western and Lao dishes, all…

  • Viman Vang Vieng

    Vang Vieng

    Boasts an unlikely combo of Thai and German food, with schnitzel and bratwurst alongside curry and pad thai on the lengthy, wandering menu. The Thai chef…

  • Pizza Luka

    Vang Vieng

    Topped with sausage, goat cheese, bacon and many more ingredients, the OK wood-fired pizzas here are decked in sauces made from locally grown vegetables…

  • Mittapap BBQ Hotpot

    Vang Vieng

    This simple open-air restaurant serves seen dàat, do-it-yourself Korean-style barbecue and a Lao interpretation of hotpot, and is busy with a local crowd…

  • Veggie Tables

    Vang Vieng

    It's veggie heaven at this simple hole-in-the-wall delight. Think colourful tables, Lao life murals, and a wealth of salads, soups, spring rolls,…

  • Il Tavolo

    Vang Vieng

    'The Table' is run by a father-and-son team. The menu includes a selection of mediocre pasta, gnocchi and risotto dishes, though most diners opt for the…

  • Luang Prabang Bakery

    Vang Vieng

    A welcomingly cool spot to catch up on your emails over an iced coffee. The pastries are anaemic affairs but the sandwiches are pretty tasty.

  • Sababa Organic Restaurant

    Vang Vieng

    Sababa ('Cool' in Hebrew) just might be the inspiration for all those copycat menus in town. Come for tasty pita, a hummus-like dip and potato croquettes…

  • Amigos Vang Vieng

    Vang Vieng

    Tex-Mex in Laos is a fun change of pace, and Amigos touts enticing-sounding daily specials and drinks, but it's hard to get past the dreary dining room.