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Food

Leaf-Wrapped Lao Snack Mieng Goes Viral in Vientiane

A traditional Lao snack has gone viral. Mieng, a leaf-wrapped delicacy, is experiencing a surge in popularity after a TikTok video showing crowds lining up to buy it captured the nation’s attention. With the cluster fig season now underway, more people are discovering the snack’s unique flavors and fresh, local...

Thai Authorities Seize Over 14,000 Items of Illegal Cosmetic Silicone, Unregistered Medicines

On 19 September, Thai authorities seized over THB 8 million (approximately USD 251,000) worth...

Laos Receives Over 1000 Tons of Rice Aid to Support Disaster Recovery

On 16 September, Laos received 1,050 tons of rice donated by China, Japan, and...

Fruit of Her Labor: How a Young Farmer Is Redefining Agriculture in Laos

A young woman in Luang Prabang is proving that farming can be more than...

Lao Chef Seng Luangrath Honored at 2025 RAMMY Awards

Lao-American chef and restaurant owner Seng Luangrath won Restaurateur of the Year at the...

Starbucks Amplifies its Expansion Efforts in Asia-Pacific Region

Intending to leverage from Asia’s reopening after the Covid-19 pandemic, Starbucks has launched its biggest expansion drive in five years. The multinational company plans to...

Like Korean Food? The Ultimate Food Festival Awaits You This Weekend!

Have you ever been to the Korean food festival in Vientiane? Every year this Food Festival is organized, attracting many guests to taste and...

A World of North African Flavors Awaits at Vientiane’s Cafe Fes

As the first and only Moroccan restaurant in Laos, Cafe Fes adds a North African flair to Vientiane's dining scene. As Vientiane shakes off the...

Lao Food Producers Hope for Place on the International Stage

Have you ever been to the Lao Food Festival in Vientiane? This year’s Lao Food Festival was organized last week, attracting a number of...

Lao-American Chef Celebrates the Joys of Cultural Exchange, the Lao Food Festival, and Bamboo Soup

Saeng Douangdara, a famous Lao-American chef spoke with The Laotian Times last week during his visit to Laos to give his thoughts on Lao...

Ready to Rock? Hard Rock Cafe Officially Reopens in Vientiane

Classic rock ’n’ roll-themed restaurant, Hard Rock Cafe, has announced its reopening in Vientiane Capital this month. While Vientiane is bubbling with excellent restaurants, bars,...