Service here was unparalleled to anywhere else I have been in Luang Prabang... not just good service but service with a smile (exceptional service). I came in without reservation as a single diner, just after dinner rush, on a Saturday and was seated in the lounge approximately 20 seconds before I was escorted to my table. Drink menu provided immediately; my drinks arrived and amuse buche arrived within one minute following.

I did not care for the amuse buche: sticky rice with unfamiliar garnish atop a leaf meant to be dressed with unseasoned peanuts folded and eaten as a bite. The leaf stuck in my teeth, and the dish simply was not appealing in any way. However, my main course was delicious and should not be overlooked if you like lettuce wraps.

I ordered fried river greens for my starter course, which came garnished with fried garlic and a chili paste on the side to spread onto the greens (think deep-fried thicker version of nori sheets). The paste was a bit stiff, so I loosened with the juice from fresh squeezed lime. My modification to the spread accented its spiciness and added flavor. For the main course, I ordered Buffalo laab but pictured is mushroom salad which I don't recommend, by the way.

Total bill 38 US dollars (including tax and tip) for 3 courses & 4 vodkas, bottled water, and a soda. This is higher than you will pay for food anywhere else in Luang Prabang, but 50k kip for alcohol (Hanoi vodka) is cheaper than most places here bc it comes from country next door, Vietnam