The short answer
Lao Lao Garden: what visitors should know first
Choose it for a relaxed group meal with Lao barbecue, with a vegetarian laap as a meat-free option. Heavy on grilled meat, so strict vegetarians should ask about shared grills first.
Useful facts
Lao Lao Garden facts at a glance
- Location
- Phu Si Road, old town
- Dining style
- Serve-yourself Lao barbecue garden
- Price signal
- Described as pricey by a 2014 reader; check current prices
- Signature order
- Try: vegetarian laap, per Insight Guides
- Good for
- Mixed groups, evening meals
Why it matters
Why Lao Lao Garden is worth your time
A mixed group of vegetarians and meat eaters is common in Indian families, and a barbecue place with a named vegetarian laap lets everyone sit at the same table. Laap is a Lao minced salad, normally of meat, so a vegetarian version is notable.
The source is a 2019 guide, with a reader comment from 2014, so verify it is open and still serving that dish. The barbecue format means shared grills, so it is not a fit for strict vegetarian, Jain or vegan needs without checking.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegetarian laap
Insight Guides notes an unusual vegetarian laap.
- 02
Barbecue format
Serve-yourself Lao barbecue suits groups sharing a table.
- 03
Tofu and curries
A reader comment mentions tofu and coloured curries.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Insight Guides describes Lao Lao Garden as a serve-yourself Lao barbecue with laap dishes and cocktails, and says it has an unusual vegetarian laap. A 2014 reader comment on a vegetarian-restaurant blog says the barbecue menu includes tofu and red, green and yellow curries, and calls it pricey.
If you are a vegetarian in a mixed group, the vegetarian laap is the dish to ask about; confirm whether it uses fish sauce, which many Lao dishes do. Ask for a separate grill or plate if meat is cooked at the table.
The garden setting is better in the evening when the heat eases. For older travellers, confirm seating and walking distance from your hotel before booking.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm it is open
- Ask whether laap uses fish sauce
- Request a separate grill
- Reserve for groups
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Phu Si Road, old town
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Evening
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Open-air garden seating, so check the weather and mosquito cover; ask about steps and for a table near the entrance.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in is usual; for a group, reserve. Confirm hours before going.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Lao Lao Garden
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Open-air garden seating, so check the weather and mosquito cover; ask about steps and for a table near the entrance.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is there vegetarian food?
Insight Guides notes a vegetarian laap; confirm it is available.
Is it pure vegetarian?
No, it is a barbecue restaurant.
Is it expensive?
A 2014 reader called it pricey; check current prices.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
