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Laotian restaurant in Luang Prabang
What should I order at Bamboo Tree Namkhan Riverside Restaurant?
What to order
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Lemongrass-wrapped cooked pork
Mentioned as the best meal experienced in town with excellent taste fulfilling a long-awaited craving.
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Fish Mok
Highly recommended as delicious and a must-try dish by multiple reviewers.
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Or Lam (Pork Stew)
Noted for being especially good and one of the most satisfying dishes in the set menu.
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Lemongrass fried chicken / Stuff Lemongrass Chicken / Kai Kua Sikay
Recommended frequently for its flavorful lemongrass aroma and perfect harmony of ingredients including galangal, kaffir leaves, and coconut milk.
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Chicken coconut soup
Favorite among starters, praised for its rich and delicious taste.
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Spring rolls
Mentioned as a tasty item contributing to the variety of well-liked dishes.
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Eggplant paste appetizer
Described as memorable and a highlight of the meal.
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Mekong seaweed
Recommended as a unique local dish to try, noted in the menu highlights.
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Joebong
Suggested as a notable dish (#4 on the Laos food page of the menu) worth trying.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 9:30 PM |
About Bamboo Tree Namkhan Riverside Restaurant
Bamboo Tree Namkhan Riverside Restaurant is a Laotian restaurant in Luang Prabang, Laos, with indoor and outdoor seating on the Mekong riverbank area. Reviewers consistently praise its Lao food, especially traditional dishes, set menus, vegetarian options, and the cooking class. The restaurant is described as casual and cozy, with friendly English-speaking staff, clean facilities, and a peaceful setting near the downtown shopping and temple area. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, and offers coffee, tea, desserts, cocktails, beer, wine, and small plates.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Bamboo Tree Namkhan Riverside Restaurant known for?
It is best known for traditional Lao food, especially the lemongrass-wrapped cooked pork, fish mok, Mekong seaweed, and set menus like the “perfect menu.” Reviewers also repeatedly mention the cooking class and say the restaurant is a strong choice for an authentic Lao meal in Luang Prabang.
What dishes are most recommended at Bamboo Tree Namkhan Riverside Restaurant?
Reviewers most often highlight lemongrass-wrapped pork, fish mok, Mekong seaweed, joebong, or lam pork stew, spring rolls, and the secret soup. Vegetarian versions also get praise, including a cooking-class laap made with tofu, and several guests mention the eggplant dishes and other local plates.
What is the atmosphere like at Bamboo Tree Namkhan Riverside Restaurant?
The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with both indoor and outdoor seating and a quiet riverside setting. Reviews describe it as peaceful and clean, and it works well for solo diners, mid-sized groups, and people who want a relaxed dinner or lunch near the downtown shopping and temple area.
Is Bamboo Tree Namkhan Riverside Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The restaurant is in the $ price range, and reviewers say prices are reasonable, though a few note it can be a little pricier than average for Luang Prabang. Even so, people still describe the food as well priced for the quality, especially the set menus and the generous, well-presented dishes.
What should I know before visiting Bamboo Tree Namkhan Riverside Restaurant?
If you want the cooking class, reviewers say it includes a market visit and then cooking Lao dishes in a garden setting, with vegetarian options available. For dining, the food is often served quickly, the restaurant accepts reservations, and some reviewers mention that the spicy level can be very hot if you choose the top setting.
Is parking available at Bamboo Tree Namkhan Riverside Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Bamboo Tree Namkhan Riverside Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Bamboo Tree Namkhan Riverside Restaurant offers vegan options.
Is Bamboo Tree Namkhan Riverside Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Bamboo Tree Namkhan Riverside Restaurant is good for kids.
