Experience Lao Authentic Cuisine at the Former Royal Palace

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Experience Lao Authentic Cuisine at the Former Royal Palace

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Other
Family-friendly
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Immerse yourself in Lao culture with a hands-on cooking class at Alamea Restaurant, set in the historic former royal palace. Visit local markets, learn and savor traditional recipes by the Mekong.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Live a truly Lao experience with our exclusive cooking class at Alamea Restaurant, Victoria Xiengthong Palace!


Morning Market Visit – Begin your journey with our chef at the vibrant local market, selecting the freshest ingredients while learning about Lao herbs, spices, and produce.

‍ Hands-on Cooking Session – Back at Alamea Restaurant, step into our open kitchen and master traditional Lao recipes under the chef’s guidance.

Enjoy Your Creations – Savor the delicious dishes you’ve prepared in our serene Mekong-side setting.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Mieng –Khao or Mieng Meuang Luang
mashed sticky rice round salad
MAIN
Sour mushroom soup, Authentic chicken lapp
Sour mushroom soup with minced pork Authentic chicken lapp: Lao chicken salad
DESSERT
Namvan Bouan loy
Namvan Bouan loy - sticky rice flour mix with seasonal sweet potato and pumpkin, chai seeds and coconut milk

What You Get

Private transportation
Bicycle, or Tuk Tuk
Lunch
Tip

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

Program: 8:00-09:30 AM: Morning Market tour by bicycle with Chef 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM: Cooking at Alamea restaurant Menu Starter: Mieng –Khao or Mieng Meuang Luang - mash sticky rice round salad Main Course: Sour mushroom soup with minced pork, Authentic chicken lapp Dessert: Namvan Bouan loy - sticky rice flour mix with seasonal sweet potato and pumpkin, chai seeds and coconut milk

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Alamea Restaurant, Rd Ban Phonehueng, ຫຼວງພະບາງ ແຂວງຫຼວງພະບາງ, Laos, LA

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Alamea Restaurant – Victoria Xiengthong Palace Located near Wat Xieng Thong, along the Mekong River. From Night Market: Walk 10-15 mins on Sakkarine Road. Hotel entrance is 50m past Wat Xieng Thong. By tuk-tuk/taxi: Ask for Victoria Xiengthong Palace. Our staff will guide you!
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
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Great way to make and enjoy your lunch
March 05, 2026

We meet early and shopped at the morning market for herbs and some additional supplies. We then met back at the restaurant and cooked our meals under the direction of the chef. I enjoyed the experi...read more

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