Discover Laos Today Launches Discover Laos Food
Discover Laos Today is proud to announce the launch of its newest project “Discover Laos Food” (DLF). DLF promises to revolutionise the food ordering and delivery industry in Laos by offering better prices and innovative technology.
Coffee Fix opens in Luang Prabang
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The Healthier Side of Lao Cuisine
It is no stretch of the truth to say that cuisine in the Asian region is one of the best in the world. Much of the food in Asia tends to be heavily spiced, packed with a multitude of flavors, and contain a lot of excess fats. In Laos, locals enjoy either the tangy punch of a good pork laap, zesty papaya salad, or a hot salty ox blood soup. But can Lao food be healthy?
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Promotion of Lao coffee as a vector of sustainable development
Development of coffee domestic consumption and improvement of coffee-related knowledge (coffee culture) among Lao people
Loving Lao Coffee
When the French arrived in Laos, many were taken by the laid-back lifestyle available in this land so far from home. And as they settled into this country, they started to explore the possibility of growing coffee on the cool Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos. They were in luck. Volcanic eruptions, long since over, had left fabulous soil behind, just perfect for growing a really good cup of coffee.
Foodie Experiences in Laos
Laos is a foodie’s paradise, especially for those looking to add an experiential flavour into the mix. Ever had a yearning to milk a buffalo, plant rice in paddy fields or to harvest your own coffee beans while learning and enjoying the fruits of your labour? Then Laos sounds like a place for you!
Ant Egg Salad
We’ve all heard of minced meat salad laab (or its sliced meat equivalent koy), the quintessentially Lao salad dish made by mixing select meats and fresh vegetables tossed in fermented fish sauce and lime. Koy paa (fish salad) and koy ngoua (beef salad) tend to be popular on traditional Lao menus and serve as common introductions to Lao cuisine. But for the most daring taste buds, we recommend the exotic koy khai mot daeng, or weaver ant egg salad.
The Bolaven Plateau: a Coffee Lover’s Paradise
Pakse is often the starting point for journeys south, because there is easy access to rental cars and organized tours. Pakse is a melting pot of tourists with several cafes and restaurants, while local tour operators in Pakse can arrange trips to the Bolaven Plateau or other attractions in the South.
Rhum Deal
A group of cows came trotting up the road towards us. They all looked remarkably sober, so I surmised we were still short of our target: the LAODI distillery, makers of rhum. I was right. We had another half hour’s travel ahead.
Or laam: a dish fit for a king
This famous Luang Prabang dish has its origins in the kitchens of the Royal Palace, and it’s still enjoyed in Laos today by all.
A bite on the wild side
Europe’s top tables, such as Noma in Copenhagen, have built reputations and garnered Michelin stars on the trend for foraged food and edible insects. But that won’t turn any heads in Laos; such food has always been part of the country’s rich culinary landscape. Intrepid eater Mick Shippen takes a bite on the wild side for Champa Meuanglao.
Northern Soul Food
These days, Luang Prabang is better known for French café culture and an increasingly cosmopolitan dining scene than it is for Lao cuisine. But writer and photographer, Mick Shippen is having none of it. When in the languid riverside town, he opts for northern soul food.
MOK PA
Experience a taste of Laos by enjoying the delicious mok pa, spicy or non-spicy, with either steamed or sticky rice.
Earthy – Vientiane’s Organic Market
“What on earth is that?” I asked my Lao foster daughter, pointing to a small ovoid green fruit (it could have also been a vegetable) that revealed pallid pink flesh within. “It’s a Lao cucumber” she smiled. “Oh really.” Bending down I grasped one. Holding it under my nose, it did not smell like a cucumber.
Like one of the family
“At our tea shop, we want our customers to enjoy the same cuisine that our family eats every day,” says the Duangdala family, who created The Tea House Luang Prabang in order to serve food and beverages, especially healthy and organic teas.
The National Dish of Laos
Around the world, diners of all stripes have come to know larb as part of the Thai culinary tradition – evidenced most recently by Aunt May’s (portrayed by Marisa Tomei) “I Larb You” Thai restaurant scene in Marvel’s Spiderman Homecoming.
A Spirited Re-Opening
The Spirit House Cocktail Bar & Restaurant is a vibrant lifestyle venue offering innovative craft cocktails, contemporary Asian tapas, Lao-inspired main courses and international comfort food in an authentic yet modern environment. The focus is placed on authenticity; re-telling local tales through the looking glass of modernity. A destination that passionately embraces genuine hospitality and spiritual fusion that are the pillars of regional culture.