Lao cuisine brings intense, authentic, and iconic flavours to tantalise your palate. There is a fascinating story behind these scrumptious dishes and how they’re made. Here’s everything you need to know about Lao cuisine.
Most Iconic Dishes
The strong aroma from the perfectly balanced blends of flavours will make you crave Lao cuisine over and over again. Khao Poon, Larb, Laos Pho, Kaipen, and Khao Niew are some of the best dishes you can try in Laos. You will be able to find these dishes at most Luang Prabang hotels including the restaurants at Avani+ Luang Prabang.
Main Ingredients
Lao cuisines pack the most delightful flavours, all thanks to the key ingredients they use in their dishes. From their distinctive fish sauce known as padaek to lemongrass, chillies, and charcoal, the fresh vegetable and meat help bring out the essence of each dish!
Roots and Influences
Did you know that most Thai dishes you love originated from Laos? Isaan, a North-eastern region that belonged to Laos is where most of these flavour roots are at. You can see a Chinese influence in the way they prepare food with wok and dishes. The sandwiches, baguettes, and coffee take after the influence of French colonisation.
