What’s delicious in Laos? Sticky rice (Khao Niao)

Sticky rice is the national staple food of Laos. The cooked glutinous rice is served in a small bamboo rice basket called "Dipkhao". When eating, open the lid of the rice basket, take out a small ball of glutinous rice, squeeze it hard with your hands, and then eat it with the seasoning. The glutinous rice here has good stickiness, moderate hardness and sweetness.

What’s delicious in Laos? Old-fashioned hot pot (Sin Dad)

Old-fashioned hot pot is a hot pot that is both shabu-shabu and grilled. The protruding flat part in the middle of the pot is used for grilling, and the soup is filled around it for shabu-shabu. There are also prawns, oysters, beef skewers and other foods grilled by the chef on site, paired with a bottle of Laos beer, so enjoy this wonderful night.

What’s delicious in Laos? Laos beer (Beer Lao)

The mellow taste and aroma of malt have created the reputation of Laos beer. Lao beer has won many awards in various international competitions. It was widely reported by the New York Times in 2009 that Laos beer is one of the top ten famous beers in the world; the Bangkok Post even compared Laos beer to a luxury product in beer, a forgotten gem in Southeast Asia!

What’s delicious in Laos? Mekong Weed Crackers

Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, and its seafood products are much less than those of its neighboring countries. However, the Mekong River flowing through Laos is rich in river weeds, which is a famous dish to go with wine. The Lao name of this dish is Khai Paen. The river moss slices are fried in oil until crispy and then sprinkled with sesame seeds. It is eaten with lemongrass, peanuts, dipping sauce, etc. It tastes extremely delicious.

What’s delicious in Laos? Minced meat salad (Laap)

It is a Lao dish with Lao national characteristics. Minced meat includes fish, pork, chicken, beef, etc., and can be eaten raw, cooked, or half-cooked. It is made by mincing fresh meat into fine mince and mixed with various seasonings such as chili, coriander, tomato, lemon, onion, garlic, salt, fish sauce, etc. It has a unique taste.

What’s delicious in Laos? Vegetarian Buffet

In Luang Prabang, there is a snack night market every night on Th Chao Phanya Kang Street between Th Kitsalat Street and the riverside. The famous vegetarian buffet is here. After you sit down, the stall owner will give you a plate, and you can fill it with whatever vegetables and various staple foods you want. The price of vegetarian meals is 10,000 kip per person and can only be served once. BBQ meat food needs to be paid separately.

Due to the long-term historical intertwining of Laos with Thailand, Vietnam and other countries, Laos cuisine combines the tastes of Thai and Vietnamese food. Generally speaking, Laotian cuisine tends to be sour and spicy, and local plants such as lemongrass, mint, sour lemon, and vanilla are often added to the cuisine to add color and flavor. At the same time, as a former French colony, there are a large number of skilled French chefs here who can prepare authentic French meals and desserts for diners.