Soukvimarn Lao Food
A local institution operating since 1990, hidden in an alley near That Dam, specializing in traditional Lao dishes and Mekong River fish delicacies.
Operating since 1990, this restaurant is located in an alley at 133 Chanthakhoummarn Road, near That Dam (Black Stupa). It is not easily spotted from the main road, but is within walking distance of surrounding restaurants and markets. The menu features Lao soups, mok, laap, Lao sausages, and deep-fried frog with garlic; diners often mention the crispy fried Mekong fish, river weed, and grilled fish roe in banana leaves. The setting is elegant, the staff have limited English, portions are on the smaller side, and prices are lower than nearby tourist restaurants. It opens for lunch and dinner sessions and is closed on Sundays. Reviews are mixed: in 2025, some called it the most authentic Lao food, while some long-time customers felt the standards had declined slightly.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 10:30–14:00, 18:00–21:00, closed on Sundays
Nearby sights
- That Dam
- Nam Phou Fountain
- Wat Si Saket
- Presidential Palace (Haw Kham)
- Talat Sao (Morning Market)
- Haw Phra Kaew
- Mekong Riverside Night Market & Chao Anouvong Park
- Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan