Prabang Plates
Sticky rice from the bamboo, khao piak sen at the noodle stall and jeow bong on the finger. Luang Prabang wakes up eating Laos.
Hosted by one of our Luang Prabang tastemakers
Experience hosted by Silatda, Addy & other local tastemaker guides
What you can expect
Luang Prabang food tour - There’s something magical about Luang Prabang in the morning, when the city stirs to life - golden light catching the temple spires, and the unmistakable scent of smoky charcoal and roasting Lao coffee drifting through the air.
The essentials
Destination
Luang Prabang, Laos
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Everyday
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Luang Prabang food tour
- Smallest group size in Luang Prabang
- Led by Luang Prabang tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Pasaniyom Traditional Café in Luang Prabang is a charming spot celebrated for its authentic Laotian coffee and cozy atmosphere that captures the essence of traditional Lao culture.
You’ll try
Chinese doughnuts
A neighbourhood local eatery.
You’ll try
Steamed, sundried and grilled bananas
Maliwan Noodles, located in the picturesque town of Luang Prabang, is celebrated for its richly flavored noodle soups that capture the essence of Laotian cuisine.
You’ll try
Noodle soup with pork and tomato
A neighbourhood food market.
You’ll try
Banana leaf wrapped sticky rice squares with porkFlower-shaped cookieBanana leaf wrapped sticky rice cone with pork andLao mung bean banana cakePyramid soybean cakeChilli snack
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Luang Prabang food tour, Smallest group size in Luang Prabang, Led by Luang Prabang tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Silatda
Silatda L
Silatda leads this tour in Luang Prabang — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Reviews
Rachel
Airbnb
“"We had such a brilliant time on this food tour. Our guide was so engaging, full of local stories, tips and foodie knowledge that brought every stop to life. Each place we visited served local dishes that we probably wouldn’t have found on our own, and there was plenty to eat along the way. The whole experience felt relaxed, fun and really well organised. We came away full, happy and with a much better feel for Luang Prabang . We’d definitely book again and recommend it to anyone who loves good food and a bit of local insight."”
20/11/25
Maddie Turk
Airbnb
“A very last minute booking for us and the host, Latda was so ready for us. She was a lovely tour guide and host. I’d recommend the tour just for her! I didn’t realize it was Chef’s Tour owned so very cool to experience this in Laos as I also had a lovely experience in Bangkok. Our group consisted of my mother, husband and my toddler. Nearly all spots were quite accommodating and the tuk tuk was the highlight for our son. All spots were places we would have never known to go or eat at. It’s definitely all street food so you need to be a bit adventurous. Took some fun pictures throughout and a very nice idea to explore genuine Luang Prabang.”
15/11/25
Guest
“Fulfilling Food Tour of Laung Prabang Met Latda and Lay by the river at 8:30. Over the next 4 hours we tried countless different Lao foods, dishes. Every was explained in detail as we meandered around the markets, restaurants, and bakery. Can’t say what the highlight was, as everything was great. Maybe the old bakery. Also it was great to learn more about the history of Lao and how China is impacting Lao today. Highly recommend you skip breakfast on the day as you will really struggle to finish all the food.”
12/11/25
Chan Ching
Getyourguide
“Wonderful! This amazing food tour was led by our guide Latda, who was the key character of the tour. She really helped us get to know and taste a lot of delicious traditional Lao dishes. And it was just delicious and packed with natural ingredients. Latda, with her knowledge of each dish's design, brings each ingredient to life by detailing its role in the dish's success. Latda is truly an adorable, passionate, and determined person you need to know. We've done a lot of food tours in different countries, and this one led by Latda is really the best.”
04/11/25
Julia Götzmann
Getyourguide
“The tour was very versatile and interesting. Our guide explained and showed us a lot. I really liked it and I can highly recommend it.”
01/11/25
Guest
“Culture immersion Latda was my guide and she had such a fun personality. Not only was she hilarious but knowledgeable. I learned more about Laos food and culture in 4 hours than I did in my 2 week stay. Pro tip; Try to do this tour when you first arrive!!”
15/10/25
Guest
“Excellent tour! More... Excellent tour! More food than I could eat! Definitely get your moneys worth. The market was my favorite as I would never have been able to taste and try these foods on my own. I did the morning tour”
15/10/25
Debee
Airbnb
“"Latda was my guide and she had such a fun personality. Not only was she hilarious but knowledgeable. I learned more about Laos food and culture in 4 hours than I did in my 2 week stay. Pro tip; Try to do this tour when you first arrive!!"”
12/10/25
Lindsay
Airbnb
“"A unique experience in Luang Prabang! We did the tour with LadKah and not only learned about the foods and local produce, but also a lot about Laos history and culture and its influence on foods. LadKah worked hard to ensure our picky eaters (kids) had lots to try as well. Couldn’t ask for more, and we have some new foods to eat as well continue our travels in Laos."”
16/08/25
Adam
“Myself and 2 friends did this tour whilst in Luang Prabang. We found the variety of food delicious and the Latda was informative and very pleasant company. I would recommend this tour for foodies in Luang Prabang.”
06/08/25
Guest
“A highly recommended tour if you are looking to tickle your palette and fill your tummy in Luang Prabang We booked both the morning and night tour during our stay in Luang Prabang after experience the marvelous route from the Bangkok Yaowarat tour. Our guide, Mr Somsak was amazing. He was knowledgeable, patient, kind and outgoing. We had so much food that our tummies were filled and we thought about their stories in days to come. This tour is well crafted and executed. We especially enjoyed our morning meandering through the morning market, local eateries, taking tuk tuk to visit the only Khao Ji (Baguette) factory left in Luang Prabang and hunting down for the best Orlam. We will definitely book this tour again when we are in Luang Prabang next.”
29/07/25
Guest
“Best Food Tour in Laos My Tour was amazing. Somsak was super knowledgeable and experienced. Not just the food but the history, storytelling and communication .. everything was beyond my expectations. And the taste ofcourse was mind blowing. Despite rain he went the extra mile to search for alternatives and pay for out food. Really loved his hospitality, passion and dedication to thrive for a great customer satisfaction. Somsak was just amazing and would definitely recommend this tour to my friends visiting soon”
29/07/25
Guest
“Highlight of my Lao trip This tour was amazing with guide Somsak. I've been to Laos many times but this tour have showed me another side of Laos. My highlight was the baguette factory, the last baguette place in Luang Prabang. This tour is really worth to try”
29/07/25
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