Northern Laos
Since being damaged by a storm, Riverside has come back better than ever. In the evening its Chinese lanterns sway in the breeze on the decked terrace,…
Must-see restaurants in Northern Laos
Northern Laos
Handmade woven gifts and tea are for sale at this delightful, memorable little cafe (two-thirds of the way down the main drag, on your left heading south)…
Nong Khiaw
Run by Sebastien and Chok, this leafy riverside oasis has a great menu, with dishes like papaya salad, mango sticky rice, mok phaa (steamed fish in banana…
Northern Laos
Probably the friendliest vibe in town; head here to soak up sunset views on its chill-out terrace decked in low cushions and an open-pit fire, and choose…
Northern Laos
Don't be fooled by the less-than-impressive exterior, cement floor and bare walls of this hole-in-the-wall joint, for the food is terrific. Prepared fresh…
Northern Laos
With its moss-green facade, this place is the favourite in town for travellers. It offers young people from remote villages employment and has donated…
Northern Laos
Don't be fooled by the modest bamboo exterior of this backstreet gem, as the tastiest Lao food in the city is served here. Friendly Souphailin creates…
Northern Laos
If you're missing standard lattes your caffeine privations are over – this place is a blessing for coffee snobs. In a spacious location with a modern…
Northern Laos
This spacious, stylish and impeccably clean Italian restaurant is run by a friendly Genoese native who speaks four languages. Highly recommended for…
Northern Laos
With its rattan ceiling that has seen better days and the thirsty walls peeling, Riverview Cafe (aka Muang Ner) might not look like much. However, it's…
Northern Laos
No other restaurant in northern Laos offers such a tourist-friendly introduction to the region's diverse ethnic cuisines than this simple eatery with…
Northern Laos
True to its name, with bamboo walls plus pretty lanterns strung from its ceiling, Bamboozle dishes up thin-crust pizza, salads, pasta dishes, good-sized…
Northern Laos
Located opposite the Mekong Riverside Lodge, this place serves some of the best Indian food you'll find in northern Laos. You can expect all the usual…
Northern Laos
Cranky-Ts has a stylish red-wine-coloured and exposed-brick interior, with the eponymous owner creating mouth-watering salads, sashimi, smoked-salmon…
Northern Laos
The relaxing riverside setting complements some of the most authentic northern Lao cuisine on offer. From five-dish menus for two or three people to one…
Northern Laos
This relaxing hilltop spot just off the stairs to Wat Jom Khao Manilat offers simple Lao food cooked to perfection using market-fresh ingredients, plus…
Northern Laos
Fresh and bursting with doughy aromas, DP is a great spot for Western or healthy fruit breakfasts. And as well as mouthwatering pastries (get here early…
Northern Laos
One of the few surviving restaurants in town, this is a little outpost of the former Couleur Cafe in Luang Prabang. Dishes include a host of Lao…
Northern Laos
Cream-interiored Nisha is set in a simple shophouse, but the real colour is found in its excellent cuisine. The menu includes all the usual suspects like…
Nong Khiaw
With Bach floating across the wood floors and a herd of African elephants thundering silently towards you on the mural, Delilah's satisfies your comfort…
Northern Laos
Halfway down Main St, welcoming Meem has wood floors and plenty of lounging cushions, and serves up flavoursome Lao and Indian fare, including delicious…
Northern Laos
This small eatery doubles as the only bar in town with a selection of more than just the ubiquitous Beerlao. The French-Lao owners offer cocktails to boat…
Northern Laos
This main-street cafe is a sweet spot for homemade treats like apple pie, pecan pie and blueberry pie. It's also a top choice for coffee thanks to its…
Nong Khiaw
This large, open rattan-and-wood restaurant serves very tasty locally sourced Lao food. The láhp here will put a bounce in your taste buds, while the…
Northern Laos
Contemplate the bamboo-banked river and the looming Pak Kimin massif as you dine on tasty Lao food. Dishes include delectable steamed fish, grilled meats…
Northern Laos
The place to be for well-made, well-presented food with a backdrop of beautiful reservoir views, it is worth the journey out here to the Nam Tien dam…
Northern Laos
Serving up waffles, decent coffee, French toast, delightful desserts and fruit shakes, this cafe is the new outpost of the Delilah's empire that began in…
Northern Laos
This inviting, wood-beamed restaurant hidden down a little side alley offers the chance to sample dishes from the Khamu, Tai Dam and Akha tribes, as well…
Northern Laos
Located at the end of the main drag, this restaurant-cum-beer-garden has a relaxed ambience. Choose from Lao dishes and some comfort food, or stroll here…
Nong Khiaw
A superbly friendly Indian eatery with wood-fired naan bread, freshly made tandoori dishes, zesty curries and a homely atmosphere, Deen is deservedly…
Northern Laos
This hole-in-the-wall spot is hardly brimming with atmosphere, but it has the most foreigner-friendly menu in town in English. Breakfast includes…
Phetdavanh Restaurant & Street Buffet
Northern Laos
This basic-looking restaurant runs a nightly 'all you can eat' veggie buffet (high season only), as well as serving pizzas, schnitzels, pancakes, soups,…
Northern Laos
Offering a level of aesthetic sophistication largely lacking in the city, Charming Lao has a fusion menu of barbecued pork, steamed fish, papaya salad,…
Northern Laos
Spot your dish in raw form behind the refrigerated glass counter: pork, intestines, buffalo steak and tofu, plus the day's fresh vegetables. Don't expect…
Northern Laos
Head to the noodle stands at the rear of the wet market before you catch the 6.30am sŏrngtăaou to the bus station, or if you're headed out on a trek…
Northern Laos
By night, with its paper lanterns like glowing pupae hanging from the ceiling, this trusty old place pulls you in with its delicious aromas drifting out…
Northern Laos
Tightly thronged with tribeswomen and locals hawking freshly made broths, noodles and chicken on spits, with everything veiled in a stratosphere of smoke,…
Manychan Guesthouse & Restaurant
Northern Laos
An inviting all-wood interior spilling out onto a fairy-lit street terrace and a menu covering a greatest hits of traveller fare keeps this place among…
Northern Laos
Set high above the river with views through the palm trees, this basic joint offers a fan-cooled interior and a wide English-language menu with Western…
Northern Laos
At this family-run noodle house the well-prepared food comes in decent-sized portions and is served with a smile. The menu's approximate English includes…
