Lao Kham Coffee — Restaurant in Vientiane Capital

The food was okay overall, but unfortunately, the papaya salad was tasteless — even the pork and rice lacked flavor. It’s clear the restaurant is adjusting its recipes to cater to Western palates, but in doing so, it’s losing its Lao identity. That’s disappointing, especially since there are already plenty of places around that serve food tailored to Western tastes.

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find truly authentic Lao cuisine in busy areas, as more and more restaurants now cater to Chinese and Western customers. This shift is quite sad, especially compared to the pre-COVID days when authentic flavors were easier to find.

On the bright side, the prices here are affordable,...

Title: Wrong Orders, Missing Food, and Charged for Their Mistakes!

The service here is shockingly bad. The staff doesn't listen and makes constant mistakes.

We ordered two meals and two drinks. They brought the wrong drink and then tried to force us to pay for it, even though it was their error. To make matters worse, when the food arrived, they had only brought one meal instead of the two we ordered.

It's unbelievable how they treat customers. Being charged for their own mistakes and receiving only half of our order is the worst service I have ever experienced. Avoid...

I just wanted a plain rice soup with an egg. It came with a measly amount of spring onions and that was it. They charged me for chicken rice soup. I asked why it wasnt cheaper. Some other lady came up and tried to increase the price even more because I had an egg. Not one ounce of understanding towards customers. Just combative cold, rude women. I literally ate rice with an egg. I know how much those ingredients cost in Laos. The mark up on scamming tourists is a great...