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FOOD CAPITAL
food CAPITAL
Benny Omar navigates the movable feast of Vientiane Capital, a town of exciting cuisines and dining experiences, with everything from sizzling street fare, cafe cool, or fine dining gourmandise.
Benny Omar is a food & travel blogger based in Vientiane. Visit his page online: facebook.com/vientianelifestyle
STREET FOOD
FINE DINING
KALAEMPO
CUISINE DU MANDALA
The creamy coconut ice cream base is generously sprinkled with real coconut bits whose texture is a wonderful contrast against the smooth creaminess, topped with sticky rice and peanuts. Besides ice cream, this container cafe also offers honey toast and coconut smoothies.
Housed in a restored white colonial villa, with both indoor and outdoor seating, this casual eatery, serves up lovely traditional Lao and Thai flavors in a contemporary setting. Favorite dishes include Crispy Pork, Massaman Curry, Mok Pa, and many more.
Walking Street at Vientiane New World Monday to Sunday 5 pm–10 pm
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Coconut Ice Cream with all of the toppings Mandala Hotel in Phiawat Village, just before Wat Simuang open daily 11 am–10 pm
CAFÉ
COMMA LAB Serving as a creative work space, coffee roaster, barista training service, as well as a café, Comma Lab has begun producing its own blend. Drip coffee is one of the specialities here, in addition to selections of sandwiches and dessert. Besides enjoying fragrant coffee, they also offer training courses for the country’s future baristas.
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Sun-Dried Pork – a terrific and very authentic Lao appetizer
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the Blue Velvet Latte – the latest in a string of uniquely flavoured brews
Avenue Souphanouvong (across from Mercure Hotel) Monday to Sunday 8 am– 9 pm
