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WINE & DINE
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Explore a fresh addition to the Vientiane culinary landscape. TEXT BY JO LIDBETTER PHOTOGRAPHS BY 3 MERCHANTS
MORE INFO 3 Merchants is on the ground floor of Crowne Plaza Vientiane on Samsenthai Road. For reservations call +856 (0)20 2190 8888 or email to crowneplaza.vientiane@ ihg.com
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ientiane has long been known as a foodie paradise. With its extensive array of restaurants catering to every taste, from local and regional food, to an abundance of international restaurants, visitors to Vientiane, together with those living there, have found themselves with a wonderful range of options. Since its opening in April 2018, however, 3 Merchants restaurant has fast become known as one of the top places to eat here. The restaurant, which is situated next to the Elephant Lounge on the ground floor of the Crowne Plaza, combines elegant dining with an inspired menu of both local and fusion dishes. From the outstanding food, to the colonial décor, this restaurant brings fusion food right up to date. 3 Merchants offers a choice of high quality dishes from Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and Malaysia, together with a fusion menu blending