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Laotian dishes are one of the best-kept secrets of South East Asia. Although getting less attention than its neighbors due to landlocked location, this small country still has a lot to offer when it comes to culture and especially cuisine. Laos food is rich in flavors, herbs and fresh ingredients. There are numerous regional variations but Lao cuisine can be seen as the cooking tradition and style of the entire Lao ethnic group. The staple food of Laos is sticky rice which is considered as the glue to connect Lao communities to their culture and to Laos, according to the common belief.

At present, it can be said that taste of Laos is gaining more popularity worldwide with many Lao restaurants popping up in the United States, Europe, Australia and Asia. As more foodies discover what makes Laotian food stands out, that’s also way to get more attention and interest from others who will be ready for their food journey in Laos itself.

Here is the list of typical dishes that show the best of Lao cooking. Check it out!

Laos Sticky Rice
laos sticky rice
Sticky rice is the main staple of Laos which is served in every meal, everywhere.

Known as khao niao (khao means ‘rice’ while niao means ‘sticky’), sticky rice is one of Laos’ national cuisine. It is eaten at every meal, every time of the days in Laos. In fact, the Laotians eat more sticky rice than any other nation in the world as they believe that sticky rice is meant to holds the communities of Laos together. The Lao also referred themselves as “descendants of sticky rice”.
You can easily find sticky rice in a cone shaped woven basket or on skewers barbecuing over a grill on the streets. It can be served together with grilled meat, fish dishes, salads or even omelets.