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#1 Rated Laab Restaurant in Vientiane

Traditional Lao Flavors for Every Moment

Experience authentic Lao cuisine, prepared fresh with family recipes perfected over 45 years.

45+Years of Tradition
100%Authentic Lao
4.9TripAdvisor

#1 Rated Laab Restaurant in Vientiane

Welcome to Pakhamtanh

Traditional Lao Flavors
for Every Moment

Traditional Lao Flavors
for Every Moment

Experience the rich flavors of Lao cuisine, prepared fresh with quality ingredients

and family recipes perfected over 45 years - Every dish tells a story of tradition and hospitality.

45+

Years of Tradition

100%

Authentic Lao Cuisine

4.9

TripAdvisor Rating

4.9/5

10000+ Customer

Hot Deal

Must-Try Today

20 min

Fast delivery

Who We Are

We'd Love to Welcome You to Our Table

For over 45 years, Pa Kham Tanh has served the authentic flavours of Laos.

Fresh, locally sourced ingredients
Family recipes perfected since 1980
Dine-in, takeout & delivery available
Visit Our Restaurant

Our Journey

Four and a Half Decades of Lao Flavour

From a small family kitchen in Vientiane to a name loved across Laos.

1980
Where It All Began
Our family opened a modest kitchen in Vientiane, cooking laab from recipes passed down through generations.
1995
Siblings Joined the Team
The siblings stepped into staff roles to strengthen daily operations, develop standardized systems, and prepare the restaurant for future hiring.
2017
Discovered by the World
Long before social media, travellers discovered Pa Kham Tanh through local recommendations, carrying stories of our authentic Lao flavours back to their own countries.
2025
Entering the Online World
Our heritage seasonings step beyond the restaurant. The taste of Pa Kham Tanh travels home with you.

Who We Are

We'd Love to Welcome You to Our Table

For over 45 years, Pa Kham Tanh has served the authentic flavours of Laos.

Fresh, locally sourced ingredients
Family recipes perfected since 1980
Dine-in, takeout & delivery available
Family-friendly dining environment
Visit Our Restaurant
  • 🥗 Laab

    🍖 Ping Moo

    🍲 Offal Soup

    🥤 Drinks

    🍚 Khao Niao

    🍳 Kai Jeow

    🌶️ Papaya Salad

    🍺 Beerlao 

Our Journey

Four and a Half Decades
of Lao Flavour

From a small family kitchen in Vientiane to a name loved across Laos and beyond — every dish still carries the recipes that started it all.

1980

Where It All Began

In 1980, our family opened a modest kitchen in Vientiane, cooking laab and grilled dishes from recipes passed down through generations — neighbours came for the food and stayed for the warmth.

1995

Siblings Joined the Team

The siblings stepped into staff roles to strengthen daily operations, develop standardized systems, and prepare the restaurant for future hiring.

2017

Word of Mouth Reached Beyond Borders

Long before social media, travellers discovered Pa Kham Tanh through local recommendations, carrying stories of our authentic Lao flavours back to their own countries.

2025

Entering the Online World

Pa Kham Tanh launched its online presence, making it easier for more customers to discover the restaurant and marking the beginning of a new chapter of growth.

What They Say

Our Customers Feedback

"We ate great! The laap was a real kill. The place was nice and welcoming. We'll definitely be back!"

C
Camsing L
TripAdvisor

"So glad our guide picked this place! The food was amazing — all tasty."

M
Mark Smith
Google Review

"A truly perfect display of laab, one of the ultimate dishes of Laotian cuisine."

M
Mark Wiens
Migrationology

"A must for anyone looking for authentic Lao food. This is where the locals go!"

S
Sammie
TripAdvisor

"The laap was beautiful — one of the best I've had in Laos."

L
Lisa F
TripAdvisor

"Food? Bomb. Staff? Super chill. 10/10 would totally come back."

T
Thatsany K
TripAdvisor

"Try their Laab Maknao — nowhere else does it like them."

V
Visakone T.
TripAdvisor

"The grilled pork was so good we ordered a second. Excellent price."

P
Peter C
TripAdvisor

Food We Serve

Our Delicious Menu

Laab Souk · 80,000 LAK
Savory cooked beef salad with lime or bile sauce.
Laab Dip (Raw) · 80,000 LAK
Savory raw beef salad with lime or bile sauce.
Offal Soup · 30,000 LAK
Clear herbal broth with tender offal and fresh Lao herbs.
Grilled Pork · 70,000 LAK
Charcoal-grilled marinated pork with sticky rice.
Boiled Offal · 70,000 LAK
Gently boiled offal with fiery jeow dipping sauce.
Papaya Salad · 35,000 LAK
Pounded green papaya with lime, chilli and garlic.

Visit Us Today

📍 Location

397 ASEAN Road, Ban Sibounheuang, Chanthabuly District, Vientiane Capital 01000, Laos

🕘 Opening Hours

Mon–Fri: 9am–2pm

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PaKhamTanh™

Authentic Lao flavors crafted with the freshest ingredients and generations of tradition. Proudly serving exceptional cuisine and warm hospitality for over 45 years.

Contact Us

+856 20 2223 3018 (Phone & Whatsapp)

hello@Pakhamtanh.com

© 2026 Pa Kham Tanh Laab Restaurant. All Rights Reserved.

Who We Are

We'd Love to Welcome You to Our Table

For over 45 years, Pa Kham Tanh has served the authentic flavours of Laos — laab, charcoal-grilled meats and herb-filled classics made from family recipes perfected across generations. Every dish is prepared fresh, with the same care and warm hospitality that first opened our doors in 1980.

Fresh, locally sourced ingredients

Family recipes perfected since 1980

Dine-in, takeout & delivery available

Family-friendly dining environment

Visit Our Restaurant

What They Say

Our Customers Feedback

We ate great! Really, everything was delicious. Special mention for the laab, a real kill. And besides, the place was really nice and welcoming. We'll definitely be back!
C
Camsing L.TripAdvisor Review
We asked our guide to take us to a local restaurant. We are so glad he picked this place! The food was amazing. We ordered several dishes for our group of 5 — some spicy, all tasty.
M
Mark SmithGoogle Review
Pa Kham Tanh offers an outstanding example of the ingenuity of Lao food culture — a truly perfect display of laab, one of the ultimate dishes of Laotian cuisine.
M
Mark WiensMigrationology
The papaya salad had the perfect amount of heat and the sticky rice was fresh and warm. Easily the best Lao food we found in Vientiane.
S
Sophie LaurentGoogle Review
A real family restaurant with heart. The grilled pork was smoky and tender, and the staff treated us like old friends.
T
Thongchai P.TripAdvisor Review
We came back twice in one trip — that says it all. Authentic, generous portions, and incredibly welcoming.
E
Emma & JamesGoogle Review
Forty-five years of doing one thing brilliantly. The laab here tastes like tradition. Don't miss it.
N
Noy K.TripAdvisor Review
Tucked away but worth the trip. Every dish was full of flavour and the prices are very fair. Highly recommend.
D
Daniel R.Google Review
Small unassuming excellent eatery. Excellent price and satisfying.
P
Peter cTripAdvisor
We ate great! Really, everything was delicious. Special mention for the laab, a real kill. And besides, the place was really nice and welcoming. We'll definitely be back!
C
Camsing L.TripAdvisor Review
We asked our guide to take us to a local restaurant. We are so glad he picked this place! The food was amazing. We ordered several dishes for our group of 5 — some spicy, all tasty.
M
Mark SmithGoogle Review
Pa Kham Tanh offers an outstanding example of the ingenuity of Lao food culture — a truly perfect display of laab, one of the ultimate dishes of Laotian cuisine.
M
Mark WiensMigrationology
The papaya salad had the perfect amount of heat and the sticky rice was fresh and warm. Easily the best Lao food we found in Vientiane.
S
Sophie LaurentGoogle Review
A real family restaurant with heart. The grilled pork was smoky and tender, and the staff treated us like old friends.
T
Thongchai P.TripAdvisor Review
We came back twice in one trip — that says it all. Authentic, generous portions, and incredibly welcoming.
E
Emma & JamesGoogle Review
Forty-five years of doing one thing brilliantly. The laab here tastes like tradition. Don't miss it.
N
Noy K.TripAdvisor Review
Tucked away but worth the trip. Every dish was full of flavour and the prices are very fair. Highly recommend.
D
Daniel R.Google Review
Small unassuming excellent eatery. Excellent price and satisfying.
P
Peter cTripAdvisor

PaKhamTanh™

Authentic Lao flavors crafted with the freshest ingredients and generations of tradition. Proudly serving exceptional cuisine and warm hospitality for over 45 years.

Contact Us

Opening Hours

Location

+856 20 2223 3018

Mon - Fri: 9AM - 2PM

397 ASEAN Road,
Ban Sibounheuang, Chanthabuly District,
Vientiane

hello@Pakhamtanh.com

Location

397 ASEAN Road,
Ban Sibounheuang, Chanthabuly District,
Vientiane Capital 01000, Laos

Opening gours

Mon–Fri: 9am–2pm

© 2026 Pa Kham Tanh Laab Restaurant. All Rights Reserved.