This night market is located at 16 Chaofa Ngum Road. It is situated right in the city center, making it easily accessible for visitors. It opens from 5 PM to 11 PM and boasts around 300 stalls.
Khao Poon
At the top of the list of Luang Prabang Night Market food is Khao Poon. It is a traditional Lao curry noodle soup. Its broth has a slightly spicy taste and a fragrant aroma of coconut milk. You can choose from chicken, fish, or pork broth.
The red curry noodle
It is typically served with fresh vegetables such as bean sprouts, lettuce, and mint leaves, which enhances its flavor.
At the night market, this national dish is priced between $0.48 and $0.58.
Kaipen
Kaipen is a typical snack of Luang Prabang. It is a freshwater seaweed that is seasoned with spices like garlic and sesame before being dried. It is a nutritious vegetarian dish that tourists favor. Therefore, if you are a vegetarian, don't miss out on it.
A full bag of Kaipen at the night market costs $0.48.
A popular snack in Luang Prabang
Or Lam - Lao Stew
This is a specialty dish in Luang Prabang. It is a stew with a unique flavor derived from various ingredients such as eggplant, lemongrass, chili, shallots, and a local grape variety. It is typically served with meat options like buffalo, beef, or chicken.
Or Lam - A specialty stew dish in Luang Prabang
I recommend trying the Lam buffalo stew if you haven't had buffalo meat before. It pairs perfectly with a side of white rice. The combination is truly delightful.
A bowl of Or Lam at the night market ranges from $1.93 to $3.14.
Lao Papaya Salad
This is a green papaya salad that is mixed with ingredients such as garlic, tomatoes, chili, and sugar, and soaked in fish sauce. It has a distinctively tangy and spicy flavor that is quite refreshing. This dish will balance out your palate if you have had too many fried or grilled foods.
Lao papaya salad is an enticing and delicious side dish
If you can't handle too much spiciness, you can ask the vendor to reduce the level of spiciness for your portion or eat it with sticky rice.
The price for a plate of green papaya salad starts at $0.24 at the night market.
Sai Oua - Lao Sausage
When in Luang Prabang, you can't miss trying the local sausages. It is a popular appetizer among the Laotian people. These sausages are crispy and flavorful, made from various ingredients such as pork, lemongrass, shallots, chives, galangal, etc. As a result, they have a unique taste. Enjoy them with sticky rice and spicy dipping sauces for a perfect combination.
The price for a string of sausages ranges from $0.96 to $1.45.
Lao Sausage - A popular appetizer among the Laotian people
Laos Laap
Laos Laap is considered the national dish of Laos. It is a salad dish that can be made with various types of meat or seafood. The meat is finely minced and mixed with fish sauce, lime juice, chili, and aromatic herbs.
An enticing salad dish with a combination of meat and aromatic herbs
Laotians often enjoy this dish with sticky rice. Laos Laap can be made with different types of meat, providing a diverse range of options for you to choose from.
The price for a plate of Laos Laap ranges from $0.72 to $2.17.
Grilled Meat
The Luang Prabang night market features numerous stalls selling grilled meats, including grilled duck, grilled pork, grilled bird, and grilled fish. They are visually appealing with enticing colors and a fragrant aroma that will surely captivate your senses.
A grilled food stall at the Luang Prabang night market
I highly recommend trying the grilled fish. Most of them are caught from the Mekong River and have a delicious taste. The grilled food stalls often provide various accompanying vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, etc. Enjoying grilled fish with these vegetables will truly explode your taste buds.
The price depends on the type of meat and ranges from approximately $0.48 to $1.21.
Khao Jee Sandwich
Khao Jee is quite similar to Vietnamese banh mi. They are crispy bread rolls filled with ham, pate, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and more. It is commonly served with chili sauce and mayonnaise, which is a great choice.
Khao Jee - An enticing street food dish
The bread stalls at the Luang Prabang night market always offer a variety of toppings for you to choose from.
The price for each bread roll is approximately $0.48.
Khao Nom Kok
These cute little cakes are sold throughout the streets and night market of Luang Prabang. They are made from rice flour, coconut milk, and sugar. This is an ideal snack after indulging in savory dishes at the night market.
The coconut cakes are beautifully presented
The cakes are usually wrapped in banana leaves, which adds to their visual appeal.
The price for each cake is only around $0.21.
Roti
There are some stalls at the Luang Prabang night market that sell this fresh Roti bread. If you are a vegetarian, this is the perfect food option for you. The bread comes with a variety of fillings, ranging from eggs, bananas, pineapple, onions, and more.
The price for each bread is around $0.62.
Some stalls sell Roti bread at night market
Grilled Banana
Grilled bananas are commonly sold on the streets and at the Luang Prabang night market. Grilled bananas have a sweet and fragrant taste. The bananas used for grilling are usually plantains. This is also a popular snack that you should try.
The price for a bag of 4 to 5 grilled bananas ranges from $0.72 to $0.96.
The bananas are peeled and grilled on a charcoal stove
Fresh Fruit Shake
Fruit shakes are a perfect dessert option after enjoying savory dishes at the Luang Prabang night market. The stalls serve a variety of tropical fruits such as dragon fruit, mango, apple, guava, lime, watermelon, avocado, and more.
A stall serving a variety of tropical fruits
You can customize your order according to your preferences. The fruit shakes are typically blended with condensed milk and coconut juice, resulting in a delicious and fragrant taste.
A cup of fruit shake at the night market costs around $0.48 to $0.96.
For further insights, explore our Laos travel guide!
The Luang Prabang night market is a culinary paradise with a wide variety of dishes catering to tourists. Recently, New Asia Tours provided you with some must-try food when visiting the night market. We hope they will be helpful to you. Do not hesitate to contact us if you need any inquiries about Laos tours.
