Food

Lao-American Chef Saeng Douangdara to Release Debut Lao Cookbook in April

Saengthong Douangdara grew up eating food most American restaurants don't have on their menu. Padaek, beef bile, jaews, the bold, fermented flavours of a Lao household in the United States, cooked by a mother who saw no reason to drastically change what she had always known. That upbringing is now...

Thahao Reservoir Irrigation Project Set to Benefit Over 2,100 Families in Savannakhet

The Thahao reservoir and irrigation project currently under construction in Savannakhet Province is expected...

Australia Commits AUD 1.5 Million to Strengthen Food, Alcohol Safety in Laos

Australia has pledged AUD 1.5 million (approximately USD 1.06 million) to strengthen food and...

Laos’ National Dish Larb Eyes UNESCO Heritage Status

Larb, the national dish of Laos, is on track to join UNESCO Intangible Cultural...

Laos Sends First Banana Shipment to China as Rail Cargo Volumes Continue to Rise

Laos has completed its first banana export to Chongqing, China using sealed rail-to-rail transport,...

Canadian Embassy Brings A Little Taste Of Canada To Laos

On 19 March the Office of the Embassy of Canada and Pie my Love hosted Vientiane’s first cooking workshop on French-Canadian cuisine. Approximately thirty...

Where to Enjoy a Delicious Weekend Breakfast in Vientiane

While a bowl of rice porridge may be a breakfast comfort food par excellence, there’s just something about a Western-style breakfast that can’t be...

Over 50% Of the World to Be Overweight or Obese by 2035

The World Obesity Foundation (OBF) has issued a report, stating that more than half of the world’s population will be overweight or obese by...

Feuang’s “Khao Poun Jaew Khing” Packs an Unforgettable Punch

This week’s culinary spotlight is not for the faint of tongue — khao poun jaew khing packs a spicy kick like few noodle dishes! With...

Sokxay Group Acquires Online Supermarket Pandamart from FoodPanda Laos

The Sokxay Group has invested in the purchase of Pandamart from Delivery Hero Dmart (Lao) Sole Co., Limited and is expediting the transformation of...

Got Hot Pot? Vientiane’s Local Dining Spots that won’t Cost a Lot

What could be better than a pot of bubbling broth, an assortment of fresh ingredients to toss into it, and a group of friends...