OK, so if you have heard or read that you should not have raw shrimp then frankly you are wrong, raw shrimp, or as they call it in Lao, Goong Che Nam Pa is one of the best raw dishes you can have. I did of course not discover raw shrimp in Lao with that…
After attempting to go to Laos Kitchen only to be unceremoniously sent away as they had a group, I hit up my second choice, namely Doi Ka Noi Restaurant. Well as it turns out this was not only not a big deal, but probably worked out for the best! For it turns out that not…
Not quite sure of what I would find street food wise in Vientiane I was truly ecstatic to be blown away by what was a chance visit to That Luang Food market. How did I end up here? Well everything online said you should head to the various night markets, but after finding myself at…
After moving to a better hotel near the riverside it was decided to go out for some Laotian restaurant food, rather than street food. This took us to Kong View Restaurant, officially one of the best places to get local fare. Located down by the riverside and seemingly in what can only be described as…
Knowing people around the world is a great thing for food and this is what led me to crab curry at Harmonique in Bangkok. This was via a long term expat friend who not only speaks great Thai, but seems to have his finger on the pulse when it comes to local dining. What the…
If you’ve come across the term “state of mass lack of food,” especially as a hint in a crossword puzzle, the answer you’re likely looking for is famine. However, famine is far more than just a word—it’s a devastating condition that has struck countless populations over history and continues to affect millions globally. To read…
