The Smiling Lao
Lao Restaurant, Vegan Choices
Vegan options
Limited vegan options ★ 4.3 (70) · $$ · Restaurant · Lao, Asian, Western
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Try the pumpkin kebab, a popular vegan-adaptable dish"
Must-try: pumpkin kebab, burger
Praised for: cozy atmosphere
A family-run restaurant and guest house by the Mekong river, The Smiling Lao features dishes like pumpkin burger and vegetable pad thai that can be adapted for vegans. Their outdoor seating and cash-only policy provide a casual, relaxed setting; a reviewer specifically praised the pumpkin kebab. The establishment is priced moderately and blends Lao flavors with vegan-friendly adaptations.
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XWM9+MR4, Sunrise side, Don Det, Nakasong, Laos
Vegan Friendliness
iLimited vegan options
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Poorly marked
- STAFF Basic understanding
- PROTEIN pumpkin, vegetables
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