The short answer
Delhi Durbar: what visitors should know first
A sensible place for a familiar north Indian meal. It is not vegetarian-only, and it serves beer, so strict families should ask how the kitchen handles meat. Confirm the hours, listed as lunch and dinner, before you go.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Delhi Durbar facts at a glance
- Location
- Rue Phonesinuan, near the Thai Consulate
- Dining style
- Sit-down Indian restaurant, mixed menu
- Price signal
- Mid-range; confirm current prices
- Signature order
- Try: vegetarian main with bread and rice
- Good for
- Familiar Indian meals
Why it matters
Why Delhi Durbar is worth your time
Indian food is a recurring need for Indian travellers in Laos, where the cooking tradition leans on fish sauce and grilled meat. A dedicated Indian restaurant with a quiet room fills that need, even if it cannot offer a Pure Veg guarantee.
The only source we opened lists the restaurant without reviews, so treat its hours and menu as a starting point, not a promise. Compare it with the other Indian restaurants in town before committing, and check recent reviews. We did not use two better-known Indian names because the sources disagreed on their addresses.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegetarian options
The menu includes vegetarian dishes alongside meat and seafood.
- 02
Quiet room
The guide describes a quiet, comfortable setting.
- 03
Set hours
Lunch and dinner are listed; confirm before travel.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Order as you would at an Indian restaurant at home: a vegetarian main with bread and rice. The guide that lists Delhi Durbar says the menu covers chicken, lamb, seafood and vegetarian dishes, and names fish tikka and rogan josh, so there is clear meat on the same menu and vegetarians should say so.
Because the kitchen cooks meat, treat it as an Indian restaurant with vegetarian options, not a pure vegetarian kitchen, and do not expect Jain food. Ask how vegetable dishes are cooked if shared utensils matter to your family. Bottled beer is served, so the dining room may not suit everyone.
The address sits near the Thai Consulate, so a taxi is simpler than finding it on foot. Keep it for a day when you want a familiar meal.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours before you go
- Ask about vegetarian cooking
- Take a taxi, not a long walk
- Expect beer on the menu
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Rue Phonesinuan, near the Thai Consulate, Vientiane
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or an early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A quiet, comfortable restaurant according to the cited guide. Step details are not documented, so ask about seating when you ring ahead, and take a taxi or tuk-tuk rather than walking from the centre.
- Tickets and access
- A table is usually available, but call ahead for a group. A halal-restaurant guide lists 11:30 to 14:30 and 18:00 to 22:30 daily; confirm before travelling, as those are unverified.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A quiet, comfortable restaurant according to the cited guide. Step details are not documented, so ask about seating when you ring ahead, and take a taxi or tuk-tuk rather than walking from the centre.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Delhi Durbar vegetarian?
No. It serves meat and seafood as well as vegetarian dishes.
Is it Jain-friendly?
We found no evidence of Jain food; ask in advance.
Where is it?
Rue Phonesinuan, near the Thai Consulate.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
