Food

Laos Turns to Public-Private Partnership to Tighten Product Quality Controls

Laos has launched a new state-backed company to inspect and certify the quality of products, following public complaints about low-quality goods being sold in the country. The new company, State-owned Enterprises for Checking Standards and Certifying Product Quality Limited, was established through a partnership between the Ministry of Industry and...

Bear Paws, Pangolin Meat Seized in Vientiane Restaurant Raid Amid Laos’ Wider Crackdown

Lao authorities have stepped up their crackdown on illegal wildlife trade after raiding a...

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....

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...

Dough & Co Ready to Deliver

Hey guys! It’s Fri-YAY and what’s the best way to finish off the week? Ordering yourself and the people you love (or just like...

Gringo’s Gives You Something to Taco ‘Bout

Gringo’s Taco Bar is probably the closest one can get to the Mexican border without having to catch a plane and fly half way...

Food Park Opens in Vientiane City Center

Gone are the days of not knowing where to eat, thanks to M-Park food and beverage park. Situated in the city center of Vientiane...

Coffee, bagels and a loving push (the true Joma story)

Words: Francis Savanhkham Photos: Phoonsab Thevongsa Way back in 1994, a Canadian living in Vientiane opened a bakery. Much and More, as it was then called,...

Foodie Review: The State of Pasta’s Homemade Pasta is a Must Try!

The State of Pasta offers delicious gourmet pasta dishes at a fraction of the price that you would find in most Italian restaurants around...

Special Promotion from The Pizza Company and Swensen’s

On the special occasion of the seventh anniversary of the Pizza Company and Swensen’s opening in Laos, the two restaurants are offering special promotions...