Laap (Larb)
The dish is made from minced meat and served with fish sauce, lemon, chili, herbs such as mint, cilantro and green onions.
Or Lam
It is a spicy stew, originating from Luang Prabang and the main ingredients are vegetables such as beans, eggplant, lemongrass, cinnamon, wild mushrooms, herbs, chili and Mai Sakaan.
Khao Piak Sen
Also known as Pho Lao, this dish is considered by many international tourists to be `a great first meal for any culinary trip`.
Longing for insight
This is a type of soup made from large rice noodles, chopped raw pork, tomatoes, fermented soybeans, chili, shallots and garlic, then added pork rinds, bean sprouts, green onions and chopped cilantro.
Tam mak hoong
This is a dish quite similar to son tam of Thai cuisine, also known as papaya salad, with a perfect blend of spicy, sour, salty, sweet flavors… Laotians can replace papaya with papaya.
Khao Jee Pa-Ta
Also known as Lao bread.
Sai Oo-ah (Sai Ua)
This will be one of those Lao dishes where you’ll order a second plate a few seconds after finishing the first.
Sien Savanh
Lao style dried beef is a light dish, often served with beer.
Khao Niaw
Lao people often make special sticky rice dishes on religious anniversaries.
Ping Kai
Another delicious dish loved by many people is Ping Kai – grilled chicken.