Where to eat
Where to eat in Luang Prabang
The food guide to Luang Prabang — what to order, where the locals go, and the meals worth travelling for.
Photos for Luang Prabang are still on their way. Every listing below is real.
What to eat in Luang Prabang
The Lao table: or lam (the herb stew), mok pa (fish in banana leaf), laap (the minced-meat salad), sticky rice (eaten by hand), and the Luang Prabang sausage (sai oua). The night market's food stalls do the evening; the riverside does the sunset dinner.
Where the locals eat
The Night Market for the food stalls; Sisavangvong Road for the main strip; the Mekong riverfront for the sunset tables.
The iconic orders
Iconic: the night-market buffet (the all-you-can-eat veggie plate); sai oua; sticky rice with jaew.
Common questions
What is Luang Prabang famous for food-wise?
See the dishes above — they're the reason food people come here.
Where do locals actually eat in Luang Prabang?
The areas above: markets and neighbourhood strips beat the tourist squares on price and quality.
Do I need to book restaurants ahead in Luang Prabang?
For the famous names, yes — especially weekends. Market stalls and lunch counters never need booking.
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