Lodge and Dine in Laos

An antiquated and historical settlement with history dating back to more than 10, 000 years- Laos is known to be the perfect destination for all those who love to explore the rich culture and traditions. It is a unique spin on Asia’s experience and all those travellers who take Cheap air tickets to Vientiane just love to explore the stunning and spell casting sites of the area. Apart from its fascinating and appealing areas, the place extremely boasts of its local delicacies that are very much similar to Vietnamese and Thai food.

The lab, chicken, sticky rice and spicy soup meals are the local favourites. It is served by various French restaurants that reflect the traditions of colonial era. The food suits every palate and the selection dwindles quickly as you embark here.

Baguettes sandwich is one of the most favourite and popular French delicacy that is available in all Laotian kitchens. They are often sliced and are served with cheese and pate while Lao-styled fill the demi-baguettes with chile sauce, fresh greens, moo yor (a pork lunchmeat) and pate. They are also palatable when dunked into a cup of hot chocolate and coffee. Barbequed som moon is another must-try dish of Laos that is very much similar to that of som moon. They are grilled and served with sauce, lettuce, thin noodles, lots of vegetable and herbs and transparent rice paper.

You are provided with the option to build your own spring rolls and fill them with these delicious ingredients. The tasty and strong local brew Beer Lao is also very much famous in Laos. Rice whisky that has been named as Lao Lao is also very common.

The Lao-styled delicious salad that is made with pork, duck, chicken and minced meat and is served with the most famous dish Laap- the blend of dry fried and crushed of rice grains, spices, and of course finely chopped meat. Don’t miss the chance to taste the dainty Pho soup that is easily available on all the eateries of Laos. This soup is very similar to that of Chinese soup that features the cut of meatballs, tripe, beef and check organs (heart, liver, tongue).

Laos truly acts as a heaven for vegetarians as there are plenty of yummy salad options. Plenty of raw green veggies are main part of the traditional Lao diet. The highly recommended dish is the watercress salad. Another favourite dish with the people is Tam Mak Houng and it can conveniently be found from the street vendors. The dish is made of fermented fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, peanuts, chili, garlic and green papaya. To make it more enjoyable and flavoursome, eat it with sticky rice as it is very much spicy.

It is also commonly called as ‘papaya salad’ in English and ‘somtam’ in Thai. Apart from these few options, the place features a lot more so get ready and pack up your belongings so that apart from exploring the magical and stunning sites of Laos, you must also taste its delicious food.

THE HIGH END RESTURANTS OF VIENTIANE

Gleaming skyscrapers, legions of street vendors and droves of rickshaws- you are here in Vientiane. It is the magnificent focal point of Laos’s culture and like many other Asian destinations, it is also known to be the land of contrast. Vegetable and rice fields are nestled amongst the tree-lined pathways where as the monuments and Buddhist monasteries speak of country’s rich tradition and culture. This time you must plan to have an excursion here and take cheap flights to Vientiane to explore its magnificence and bewitchment. Ranging from its wonderful Wat Sisaket to the amazing Buddha Park, there are many other hidden surprises, you would love to unveil. Dinning is not a problem here and various chilled-out riverside joints are well-known for inexpensive South east Asian and Thai food. The eateries and restaurants that lie on the side of the rivers are famous for providing decidedly relaxed and unique choice for evening food.

If you are not that much fond of Laos’s food, then Aria Italian Restaurant is the perfect and right choice for you. It is situated in down town and is known to be the best one of its genre in Asia. Featuring a roomy dining area, well-lit and classical Italian feel, the place is visited by thousands on daily basis. Its specialities include sliced sirloin, veal, recommendable lamb and plethora of pizza options and they all are complimented with a variety of wine collection. The unpretentious yet up-market feel and professionally-minded staff add to the bewitchment of the restaurant and make it one of the must-try areas. Another amazing restaurant is( Bor Pen Nyang) whose slogan is ‘no worries’. Away from the stress and laid back life, this place serves to be the emblem of ultimate fun and entertainment. You would be excited to play snooker and pool game or can just stroll in a solitude while reading and interesting book. Famous for a range of snacks and mouth-watering cocktails, it is also known to be one of the best places of Laos.

The favourite one of tourists, backpackers and expats is Khop Chai Deu Food which means ‘ thank you very much ‘ and the place is as generous and courteous as its name. The colonial style structure features a long list of delicious food both international and Laos dishes. The menu

pages are categorized by three distinctive choices- the Backpacker Page, Laos Discovery Set and Expatriate Relief Page; different food for different kind of travellers. A recommended restaurant is Kong View Restaurant that is located along the river side and features and array of lush green tress. Dinning is very much pleasurable especially in late hours with a variety of appealing and dainty Laos’s dishes like the whole grilled fish served with Laos’s sausage, lemon grass and trusted label’s wines. It is extremely famous for friendly and discreet service and also for vibrant ambiance. Other famous eateries are Sticky fingers, Sabaidee, Pho Zaab, Nok Noy Noodle Shop, Nazim Restaurant, Le Silapa- French continental, L’Opera and Kualao Restaurant.

Vientiane is an amazing and adorable city of Laos that welcomes you and offer you a distinguished and unique dining experience