Laos - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 729

Chow down with locals at the Lankham Noodle Shop MAP GOOGLE MAP (under the Lankham
Hotel, Rte 13; noodles 15,000-25,000K; 7am-10pm; ) , under the Lankham Hotel, and at the
Mengky Noodle Shop MAP GOOGLE MAP (Rte 13; meals 8000-15,000K; 7am-10pm) . Rte 13 in
the centre of town is scattered with baguette vendors MAP GOOGLE MAP (Rte 13) , and by
night the braziers light up, selling barbecued chicken and pork. Self-caterers can head to
the Friendship Minimart MAP GOOGLE MAP (Rte 13;

8am-8pm) .

Bolaven Cafe
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CAFE $

( www.bolavenfarms.com ; Rte 13; mains 20,000-40,000K; 7am-9.30pm Mon-Sat; ) Great big
coffee-fuelled breakfasts and an extensive menu of Laotian and Thai food as well as sand-
wiches make it worth a stop here any time of day. Read about Bolaven Farms' interesting
history as you eat.

Delta Coffee
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(Rte 13; mains 25,000-40,000K; 7am-9pm; ) Delta does a lot more than 'Coffee' suggests,
including a hearty selection of Italian and Thai dishes. The lasagne, pastas and pizzas are
recommended if you've been on a steady diet of sticky rice in the boonies. Delta serves
feisty coffee from its plantation near Paksong.

CAFE $

Xuan Mai Restaurant
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LAOTIAN, VIETNAMESE $

(Th 5; mains 18,000-30,000K; 6am-11.30pm) Vietnamese-run Xuan Mai serves freshly pre-
pared fĕr (rice noodles), năam néuang (pork balls), kòw Ъûn (white flour noodles with
sweet-spicy sauce), fruit shakes and even garlic bread. The house làhp (meat salad) is full
of zing.

Jasmine Restaurant
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(Rte 13; mains 20,000-30,000K; 8am-10pm) Serves up delicious curries and Malaysian fare
such as nasi goreng with mutton, plus sizzling chicken tikka masala so tasty you'll be
wiping the bowl with their pillow-soft naan.

INDIAN $

Sinouk Coffee Shop

CAFE $