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Tamarind
Luang Prabang, Laos
Recommended by Lonely Planet and 9 other food critics.
4.3
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Cooked Sausage, Laos
Sai oua
Recommended by Lonely Planet and 5 other food critics.
"On the banks of the Nam Khan, mint-green Tamarind has created its very own strain of 'Mod Lao' cuisine. There's buffalo láhp and Luang Prabang sausage. Deservedly popular."
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"On the banks of the Nam Khan, mint-green Tamarind has created its very own strain of 'Mod Lao' cuisine. There's buffalo láhp and Luang Prabang sausage. Deservedly popular."
on Sai oua
"On the banks of the Nam Khan, mint-green Tamarind has created its very own strain of 'Mod Lao' cuisine. There's buffalo láhp and Luang Prabang sausage. Deservedly popular."
on Larb
"Something I imagine replacing popcorn with at the cinema. They’re savoury, flaky and addictive."
on Kaipen
"Your first port of call should be the chic intimate eatery, Tamarind. Start with the tasting platter of specialities which includes Luang Prabang sausage."
on Sai oua
"Besides taking a cooking class, the best way to access the country’s cuisine is to order one of the tasting platters, which include the likes of delicious and crispy khai pene – river weed."
on Kaipen
"Besides taking a cooking class, the best way to access the country’s cuisine is to order one of the tasting platters, which include the likes of delicious sai oua (pork sausage)."
on Sai oua
"Besides taking a cooking class, the best way to access the country’s cuisine is to order one of the tasting platters, which include the likes of orlam, a local soup with chicken, eggplant and local vegetables."
on Or lam
"It tastes incredibly fresh and is perfect for Laos sweltering days. Tamarind serves a traditional buffalo laap, pictured below, which you can order with tripes as I did for a truly authentic taste."
on Larb
"Starting with dipping sauces, continuing on to laap, and finally mok pa (lemongrass-wrapped chicken skewers), this is the joy of authentic cooking in Laos."
on Mok pa
"Starting with dipping sauces, continuing on to laap (a minced meat salad seasoned with fresh herbs including cilantro, mint, chilies, lime juice and kaffir lime leaves), and finally mok pa, this is the joy of authentic cooking in Laos."
on Larb
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"Really like the fresh versions of Laab"