Laos - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 609

BEST BAKERIES

Le Banneton MAP (Th Nokèo-koummane; breakfast 45,000K; 7am-9pm) Hands-down the
country's best croissants, though to get them at their best and before the supply runs out get yourself
here first thing in the morning.
Scandinavian Bakery MAP GOOGLE MAP ( www.scandinavianbakerylaos.com ; Nam Phu; mains
10,000-30,000K; 7am-9pm; ) This Vientiane institution is the city's original bakery at
which to get your carb fix, with a treasure trove of fresh subs, breakfasts, brownies, muffins, bagels
and delicious coffees. When you're done with your main course get stuck into their sweets counter of
eclairs, cheesecake and doughnuts.

JoMa Bakery Café MAP GOOGLE MAP (Th Setthathirath; mains 29,000K; 7am-9pm Mon-Sat;
) Packed to the gills, Vientiane's busiest, most soothingly cool bakery is a cornucopia of lush
salads (25,000K) and bespoke bagels - choose from salami, ham, salmon, turkey, cheese and salad
fillings. It also serves tacos, breakfast and soup.

Around Th Setthathirath, Mekong Riverfront & Nam Phu

Phimphone Market
MAP GOOGLE MAP
(94/6 Th Setthathirath; 7am-9pm Mon-Sat; ) Stocks everything from fresh veg, Western
magazines, ice cream, imported French and German salami, bread, biscuits and chocolate,
as well as Western toiletries. It also stocks Hobo maps of the city.

SELF-CATERING $

Common Ground Café
MAP GOOGLE MAP

MEXICAN $

( 020 7872 7183; Th Chao Anou; mains 29,000K; 7am-8pm Mon-Sat; ) Find air-con
cool in this family-friendly Mexican cafe. It has sofas to read on, plus a cold-selection
counter boasting wraps, quesadillas, falafel, salads and homemade cookies.

Khambang Lao Food Restaurant
MAP GOOGLE MAP
( 021-217198; 97/2 Th Khounboulom; mains 10,000-70,000K; 11.30am-2.30pm & 5.30-9pm) The
Lao food in this joint is worth the wait - expect grub so spicy it leaves a zingy footprint
on your palate. Delicious làhp (spicy pork salad); roasted Mekong fish; fried frogs' legs;

LAOTIAN $