Le Cafe/Bistro Ban Vat Sene

Laos has the unique taste of French culture infused within the city streets. It permeates in all of the architecture, a large number of tourist and of course all things culinary.

We broke away from our routine search of Thai and Laotian this evening and opted to try one of the French bistros along the Sakarine road. We just so happened to stop at Ban Vat Sene and we’re very pleased with our choice.

My girlfriend was craving a little something closer to home so she ordered the spaghetti bolognese and a small Neapolitan pizza, and I ordered pho with chicken as well as duck and yellow noodle.

All the dishes were prepared and plated beautifully. Everything tasted amazing and felt fresh.

We were fortunate enough to have a seat on the walkway itself, enabling us to soak up all the street action while enjoying every bite.

The staff and service were top notch and for four dishes and waters, our total was less than 24 dollars Canadian, which I still can’t wrap my head around. It almost feels criminal to eat such high quality at such a low price.

Please go support, you will not regret it!

To Alex, thank you for seating us and tending to us so graciously. Wishing you all the success in your education and your...

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