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Benny Omar navigates the movable feast of Vientiane Capital, a town of exciting cuisines and dining experiences, with everything from sizzling street fare, cafe cool, or fine dining gourmandise.
Benny Omar is a food & travel blogger based in Vientiane. Visit his page online: facebook.com/vientianelifestyle
STREET FOOD
FINE DINING
MEE KIEW STALL
LA SIGNATURE
For a taste of nostalgia, pop into the wonton noodle shop at Rue Hengboun. The wonton noodles at this stall are made with an old-school recipe, without the dark soy sauce and other frills.
This restaurant offers one of the finest French dining experiences in Vientiane. The restaurant is nestled in a charming side street. Curated by head chef Jean Marie, the purely French menu consists of a list of cold and warm starters like Boeuf Tataki, Duo de Foie Gras Mi-Cuit et Foie Gras Poêle, and more. Open for lunch as well as dinner, La Signature features a relaxing outdoor garden dining area or indoor space upstairs.
Rue Hengboun (after Home Ideal) open daily 7 am–5 pm
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Perfectly cooked wonton noodles and delicious char siew
Ansara Hotel, Quai Fa Ngum, Ban Vat Chan Tha open daily 11.30 am–10.30 pm
CAFÉ
DOUGH & CO CAFÉ This pretty little café, decorated with white brick walls, large glass windows and wooden chairs creates a chilledout vibe where family and friends can gather for food and coffee. Savour an all-day breakfast and lunch menu like English Breakfast and local dishes. The restaurant's specialty, of course, is its donuts – there’s nothing like a cup of coffee and the kind of donuts that demand seconds. Sangveuy Village open daily 7 am– 5 pm
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Homemade jam-filled donuts
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Filet de Boeuf with house gnocchi
