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WHERE TO EAT The best Kaipen in the world (according to food experts)

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Khaiphaen

Luang PrabangLaos
100 Th Sisavang Vatana
Recommended by Lieke Pijnappels and 3 other food critics.
"The meals are excellent! Try the local speciality khaiphaen: fried veggies from the river, served with herbs, sesame seeds & crispy tofu."
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Tamarind

Luang PrabangLaos
Kingkitsarath Rd
Recommended by Monica Tindall and 1 other food critic.
"Something I imagine replacing popcorn with at the cinema. They’re savoury, flaky and addictive."
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Recommended by John Graham-Hart and 1 other food critic.
"Try the kai paen (flash-fried Mekong river weed)."
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Recommended by Mark Wiens
"Don’t forget a dish of Luang Prabang’s own algae-plant kaipen to munch on while you wait."