Luang Prabang Cuisine
Luang Prabang Cuisin
Overview
Traditional Lao food is based on fresh ingredients, subtlety, and variety. Taking one of the many cooking classes offered around Luang Prabang will open your eyes to a world of aromatic herbs, fresh vegetables, and regional meats. More importantly, you’ll learn the Lao way for preparing and cooking all of these things together, from crushing fresh shallots in a mortar to steaming sticky rice over a wood fire. You may even decide to adopt some of these techniques for your own foods back at home. It’s a great way to share a taste of Laos with friends and family.
For cooking class you can register to take a course in the famous restaurant in town, mostly located on the main street.
Khao Soy
Khao Soy make from rice mostly eaten in Northern Laos.
Khaiphaen
A popular snack, Kaipen is made of freshwater green algae
Ork Lam
Traditional Luang Prabang stew.
Luang Prabang Salad
Luang Prabang Sausage
Fish Salad
Others in Culture & History
National Museum
The National Museum is the former Royal Palace. This fascinating tourism site offers visitors the chance to learn about the royal family and find out about the rich history of Luang Prabang.
Phralak Phralam
Enjoy the culture of Laos by witnessing a tradtional dance performance known as Phralak Phralam at the Royal Palace. Performances occur weekly. You will find the schedule outside the performance hall in the Royal Palace grounds.
Colonial Buildings
Charming riverfront villas and grand old buildings…discover the architectural beauty of Luang Prabang
Heritage Information Center
Located in a charming wooden historic building, the Heritage Information Center, known as Heuanchan offers visitors the chance to learn about traditional ways of life.
UXO Visitors Centre
The UXO Visitors Centre is a ‘must see’ for those who travel to Luang Prabang with real-life bombies on display as well as moving accounts of the Secret War.
Children’s Cultural Center
The Children’s Cultural Center in Luang Prabang is a place to witness Lao ceremonies, puppet shows and traditional dance performances.
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center
Discover the beauty of Lao textiles and learn about the various ethnic minitorities and their history of weaving, art and design.
Traditional Storytelling
Be entertained and enthralled by Garavek, a traditional theatrical event featuring one charasmatic storyteller and live music.
Rice Farming
Become a rice farmer for the day by learning how to plant and harvest this precious crop. A fun activity for the whole family.