Nick Pulley, founder of your Top Tour Operator 2013 Selective Asia, reveals where to stop for a bite to eat in this tasty Laotian city
Recommending excellent places to eat in Luang Prabang can be awkward. There’s a lot of choice, but that’s not the problem – it’s just that some of the tastiest places don’t actually have names. Referrals, therefore, tend to involve on-the-ground directions, visual clues, crosses on maps... possibly some arm waving... and ideally some interaction with the locals, who often refer to favourite eateries only by the proprietor’s name.
That’s perfect for me, because I like to just land in a place unprepared, and discover it physically, with as much interaction and sensory input as I can stuff into a trip. There’s nothing like following your nose in an unfamiliar place, especially when a “wrong” turn can sometimes lead to fantastic discoveries. That said, it always helps to have a few recommendations tucked in your back pocket, especially when you’re keen to get off the tourist trail and eat like a local.
Location: opposite Wat Sene
