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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
LAO CUISINE & CATERING
LAO DERM Specializes in authentic Lao cuisine infused with the homey, traditional flavors of Laos. The elegant and classic décor adds to its warm and cozy ambiance, as a true black-and-white style colonial house with a modern twist. The taste and food presentation will make you visit again and again. Highlights here include steamed freshwater fish in banana leaves, a turkey laap, and stew made from mixed vegetables and Lao beef jerky. Khoun Boulom Road Mon–Sun 10 am– 10 pm @LaoDermRestaurant
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Try their excellent and reasonably priced catering service
NOODLES
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Luang Prabang wrap (Ancient recipe, deep fried fish mixed with pork and crispy rice)
Pangkham Road Mon–Sun 8.30 am – midnight @callme.nuan
Noodle soups are a staple of street food; each restaurant has its own secret recipe broth. The Wagyu Beef Noodle Soup creates upscale versions of this street food. Select your type of imported beef from standard to more prime cuts like ribeye slices which are tasty, tender, and go perfectly well with noodles. You can also add more beef to your noodles, as well as a range of sharable side dishes, such as Spicy Salad with Wagyu beef shank or the Wagyu In-house Special Meat Platter. Nongbone Road
CAFE
Mon–Sun 7 am– 9 pm
NUAN If all the innovation is exhausting you, why not go back to a simpler time at this retrothemed cafe in Vientiane? This concept cafe is a throwback to simple diners found in cities in the mid-20th century. Nuan is a simple, traditional eatery where customers can enjoy slow coffee, iced drinks, beers, home-cooked food, and snacks. The team at Nuan has pulled off a very impressive and detailed recreation of our grandparents’ Asia. The restaurant is located on the ground floor, while the cafe and evening drinking hole are on the second floor.
THE WAGYU BEEF NOODLE SOUP
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@ TheWagyuBeefSoup
The daily changing lunch menu
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The Wagyu Beef Soup Set
