On my first exhausted day here in this town, I was looking to have my first meal of the day in the evening. Having chanced upon this food stall was a great blessing.

I was surprised by their pride in giving a restaurant style service. Iced water was served without asking. My first dish is the minced meat salad paired with jasmine rice— it resembles the Thai Larb salad but not as spicy. The effort they took to decor the dish (chilli) was really impressive given the price tag.

I was asked by the server if I wanted a dessert. I said no at first and after changing my mind, it ends up being one of the best gastronomic experience in Laos!

I ordered the ‘Cashew Nut Banana Fritters With Coconut Ice Cream’.

I have tasted banana fritters from the origins of Indonesia which tends to be thickly battered and deep fried. Laos version was so unique. It’s skin was so thin, covered with fine cashew nuts and it’s barely even oily. Crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside. On the plating was a dash of lime zest sugar syrup as a dipping sauce evoking a pleasant delight. Accompanied with a unique coconut ice cream that taste so organic and so full of goodness.

I have never tasted such a unique meal in such a nice & cooling indoor too. Price was affordable. Thank you for the tasty food & warm service, it ended my bad day on a beautiful note.😌🌿

P.S They are a non profit who raise fund to help train more young locals in hospitality to give them a brighter future. Great hearts of Laotian. 🫶🏻🌹