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Nazim
Sisavangvong Rd 071 253493;
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A simple but decent, friendly and ever-popular
Indian restaurant serving a good range of north and south Indian veg (from 20,000K) and
non-veg (from 32,000K) curries. Sometimes open for breakfast.
Daily 11am-11pm.
RiversideBarbecue
Souliyavongsa Rd 020 5599 9945;
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By far the most popular spot
by the Mekong, this big, bustling
sin dad
joint packs in hundreds every night, attracted more
by the trestle tables bulging with help-yourself meat, fish and veg than by the constant power
ballad soundtrack. Obliging waiters are on hand to help you perfect your barbecue technique.
All-inclusive buffet (excluding alcohol) 60,000K.
Daily 6-10pm.
city's biggest culinary hitters on the Nam Khan riverside, this charming family-run place
more than holds its own, with some deliciously fragrant Lao cooking served in generous por-
tions (mains 35,000-40,000K). Owner Dith formerly worked as head barman at
Amantaka
,
and as you'd expect the cocktails are excellent too - try the house rosella (hibiscus).
Daily
11am-9.30pm.
Tamarind
Soukkaseum Rd 020 7777 0484,
tamarindlaos.com
;
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This small and
very popular Nam Khan-side restaurant has a well-deserved reputation for some of the best
Lao food in town. It's definitely worth splashing out on one of their “feast” menus, which
allow you to experience a more authentically local side of Lao food (from 90,000K/person).
They also run a very good
cooking school
. Book ahead.
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm.
Tamnak Lao
Sakkaline Rd 071 252525,
tamnaklao.net
;
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Though it's popular
with tour groups, this shouldn't put you off, as the Lao menu here is more extensive than else-
where in the city and the food full of flavour. The stir-fried fish with Chinese mushrooms and
ginger (55,000K) and delectably spiced
or lam
(50,000K) are highly recommended.
Daily
9am-10pm.
Tangor
Sisavangvong Rd 071 260761,
letangor.com
;
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.
Opened in 2013,
Tangor
is so French there's a good chance you'll be served by a waiter in cravat. Unsurprisingly, the
pricey food is excellent too, from baked Camembert to tarte tartin. Try the ceviche (80,000K
as a main), given added zing by lemongrass and basil and so fresh it's almost swimming. The
street-facing terrace is a popular people-watching spot.
Daily 11.30am-11pm (kitchen closes
at 9.45pm); closed 1 Sat per month.
UnPetit Nid
Sakkaline Rd 071 260686,
unpetitnid.com
;
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.
This cute “biblio bis-
tro” set slightly back from the main road makes a nice retreat throughout the day; try the
khào
pûn
(noodle soup with coconut milk, potatoes and galangal; 25,000K) or, if you're feeling
indulgent, one of the steaks (75,000K).
Daily 7.30am-9.30pm.
right on the banks of the Mekong river, with candle-lit tables and big white umbrellas. The
