The short answer
The Brothers House: what visitors should know first
A useful change from Lao food for a vegetarian who wants familiar dishes such as lasagna or curry. It is not a vegetarian restaurant, so ask for meat-free preparation, and confirm hours before walking over.
Useful facts
The Brothers House facts at a glance
- Location
- Kingkitsarath Road 10, Nam Khan side of Mount Phou Si
- Dining style
- Belgian restaurant and bar
- Price signal
- Splurge bracket in Wikivoyage
- Signature order
- Try: lasagna, a stew or a curry, as Wikivoyage lists
- Good for
- Vegetarians wanting a Western meal
Why it matters
Why The Brothers House is worth your time
Indian vegetarians in Luang Prabang often end up on fried rice and noodles for several days. A kitchen that works with stews, pasta and curries gives a different set of meat-free options and is one of the few places a travel guide specifically recommends to vegetarians.
The recommendation comes from a single guide, and no menu was opened for this write-up, so treat it as a lead. Ask what is vegetarian that evening, and do not rely on it for Jain, vegan or egg-free needs without confirming with the cook.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Belgian kitchen
Wikivoyage calls it the only Belgian restaurant and bar in town.
- 02
Known dishes
Lasagna, stews and curries are the dishes named by the guide.
- 03
Vegetarian lead
The guide recommends it for vegetarians; confirm dishes on the day.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Wikivoyage lists The Brothers House as the only Belgian restaurant and bar in Luang Prabang and says it is known for lasagna, stews and curries. It also says the place is recommended for vegetarians, though it does not name specific dishes, so ask the staff what is meat-free that evening.
Since the kitchen cooks meat as well, tell them plainly whether you avoid egg, fish or stock made from meat. Lasagna and stews often contain such ingredients, so ask rather than assume.
The address puts it on the Nam Khan side of Mount Phou Si, away from the busiest stretch of the night market, which makes it a calmer dinner choice for older travellers.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours and address on a map app
- Ask which dishes are meat-free
- Mention egg and stock
- Reserve for groups
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Kingkitsarath Road 10, Nam Khan side of Mount Phou Si
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- An ordinary sit-down place; ask about steps and seating when you call. The Nam Khan side is quieter than the main night market area.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in is usual; for a group, call ahead. Confirm opening hours before going.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near The Brothers House
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Travelling with parents?
An ordinary sit-down place; ask about steps and seating when you call. The Nam Khan side is quieter than the main night market area.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is it vegetarian?
No. It is a mixed restaurant that Wikivoyage recommends to vegetarians.
What is it known for?
Lasagna, stews and curries, per Wikivoyage.
Is it near Mount Phou Si?
Yes, on the Nam Khan side of the hill.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
