Senglao Café — Restaurant in Vientiane Capital

Senglao Cafe appears to be a welcoming spot in Vientiane, offering a mix of familiar and local-inspired dishes. My recent visit involved trying their Cacao Shake and Carbonara, and here are my thoughts:

The Cacao Shake was a refreshing treat, likely a welcome respite from the Vientiane heat. It probably offered a rich, chocolatey flavor, perfect for a sweet indulgence.

Moving on to the Carbonara, this is where Senglao Cafe put a local twist on a classic. While traditionally made with eggs, it seems their version leaned more heavily on the egg itself, which isn't the standard creamy sauce many are accustomed to. However, despite this deviation, it's interesting to note that you found it good. This suggests that Senglao Cafe's interpretation, while different, was still flavorful and enjoyable. Perhaps it offered a richer, more...

My family enjoys coming to Senglao -- it's a popular restaurant with locals. The food is good -- my children like the fish and chips and I like the pesto pasta. Lots of variety on the menu, but it seems a little pricey compared to comparable restaurants (to be fair inflation is high right now). They have a great location with some patio dining -- sitting outside is great, it's a good place for a relaxing meal. Good bakery items, ice cream, and coffee available. Senglao shows its colors a few times a year when they host events -- handicraft markets, etc. Worth checking out and we'll happily...

We had lunch on the terrace which was very pleasant with the garden view. I really liked the mix of quirky 60's and serene garden for the decor. Service is friendly and attentive. The waiter was good counsel and helpful. There's a big selection of good that I would describe as modern lao and italian mix. There are good ideas and a special care for presentation. Everything was good and some dishes even excellent. There is a big dessert menu with a lot of occidental pastries but we...