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FOOD CAPITAL
food CAPITAL
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
MIMELUEM One of the new food businesses that attracted me is MIMELUEM, which opened recently in Vientiane. With a simple concept and menu, this pop-up stall makes tasty Lao baguettes at affordable prices, such as baguette with pate, and the carbonara baguette which, is popular among its customers. Get in quick as long queues form during lunch hour and MIMELEUM closes when stocks run out.
BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
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SAMBA XAYOH
The famous torched carbonara baguette
For those wary of new flavors, there’s little to adapt to at a churrascaria (Portuguese barbeque) buffet with familiar seasonings and spices used on chicken wings, sirloin steak, pork sausage, dory fish, seafood, and the famous char siu pork. Servers bring unlimited meats on skewers to your table and deftly slice the meat in lean rashers. Pair your protein with grilled pineapple or choose from an array of salads and side dishes at buffet table. Go when you’re feeling especially hungry!
Corner of Pangkham Street (facing BCEL HQ ATM) Monday to Friday 7 am–5 pm and Saturday 7 am–1 pm
CAFÉ
NAKED ESPRESSO MISAY This ultra-cosy new café located in what was once a bookstore serves two special blends of espresso coffee. Food includes the smoked salmon wrap, aussie burger, and BLT wrap, alongside a selection of desserts.
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Try their signature sticky rice with ice cream and espresso
Hengboun Road (next to Lao National Cultural Hall) open daily 11 am–11 pm
Rue Nokeokoummane (next to Mixay Inn Hotel) Monday to Sunday 7am– 9 pm
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The famous char siu pork as it passes your table
