Nong Seum Restaurant is probably one of the most popular restaurants in the Vientiane region, so it is worth a visit.

Around an hour by car from the central business district, Nong Seum offer a wide variety of foods and this type of restaurant mainly caters big groups or a family gathering. You have to go early, especially on weekends because spaces fill up quickly.

The locals like to go here to dine and enjoy the relaxed open air atmosphere. There's also some paddle boats, a ride costs 10,000 kips ($1.20 US) per hour.



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Looks great, thanks!

Thank for posting the picture. Very nice place to eat and relax.

I remember eating there, Loved it!

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i guess these lao folks in the picture must be american-lao right? native Laotians usually dont eat breakfast, lunch and dinner all at once do they?

Food look so good and nice scenery. I am hungry.
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longhang wrote on 23^rd Aug, 2010 at 9:25am:

i guess these lao folks in the picture must be american-lao right? native Laotians usually dont eat breakfast, lunch and dinner all at once do they?

My sister and I were the only Lao Americans there :)

BlastSweep wrote on 25^th Aug, 2010 at 12:24am:

longhang wrote on 23rd Aug, 2010 at 9:25am: i guess these lao folks in the picture must be american-lao right? native Laotians usually dont eat breakfast, lunch and dinner all at once do they? My sister and I were the only Lao Americans there :)

so these must be the lao middle class we are looking at then, HEY they eating that egg salad my mama makes once in a while. look good!

longhang wrote on 4^th Sep, 2010 at 5:54am:

BlastSweep wrote on 25th Aug, 2010 at 12:24am: longhang wrote on 23rd Aug, 2010 at 9:25am: i guess these lao folks in the picture must be american-lao right? native Laotians usually dont eat breakfast, lunch and dinner all at once do they? My sister and I were the only Lao Americans there :) so these must be the lao middle class we are looking at then, HEY they eating that egg salad my mama makes once in a while. look good!

Yes, I would consider my family back home middle class, haha.

BlastSweep, I don't doubt that your family in Laos is middle class. It's not a place for low class citizens.

To eat here, you need to bring a minimum of 500,000 kips ($60 US). The last time I went with a group of about 10, it costs us nearly 1 million kips ($120 US).

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 6^th Sep, 2010 at 11:17pm:

BlastSweep, I don't doubt that your family in Laos is middle class. It's not a place for low class citizens. To eat here, you need to bring a minimum of 500,000 kips ($60 US). The last time I went with a group of about 10, it costs us nearly 1 million kips ($120 US).

Wow, I don't recall it being that expensive at all! Luckily, my cousin was friends with the owner so we ate for free!

I did go to a different restaurant that was ridiculously expensive called Vientiane Seafood. It was actually quite good, we indulged way too much and had a bill of $200 dollars for 4 people in a private room. Service was great, I guess they could tell my sister and I were American so they put on American country music (though I would have greatly preferred the music that they were playing, because I hate country music).

Thinking about the food really makes me miss Laos. Hey admin, I can't remember the name of a huge buffet-style restaurant that was always very crowded at night. It was a outdoors, but was really nice and covered and over water. Do you know what restaurant I'm thinking of?

You need to order a variety of dishes so they all add up.

I tend to like buffet-style restaurants because they have a flat fee. You can eat anything you like, and you can eat as many as your stomach can handle.

Maybe you are referring to a popular buffet-style restaurant called "Lobieng Lom". They also have barbeque and steamboat-styled foods at your table, where you can cook your own food.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 7^th Sep, 2010 at 1:41am:

You need to order a variety of dishes so they all add up. I tend to like buffet-style restaurants because they have a flat fee. You can eat anything you like, and you can eat as many as your stomach can handle. Maybe you are referring to a popular buffet-style restaurant called "Lobieng Lom". They also have barbeque and steamboat-styled foods at your table, where you can cook your own food.

If you like buffets, you need to see the ones they have in Las Vegas!

I've heard about Las Vegas, there's many choices of food and drinks are free.

In Laos, you have to pay extra for drinks, even if it's just a glass of water.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 7^th Sep, 2010 at 1:41am:

Maybe you are referring to a popular buffet-style restaurant called "Lobieng Lom". They also have barbeque and steamboat-styled foods at your table, where you can cook your own food.

I liked Labieng Lom. Cooking your own food tend to take long.... I prefer the already made items.

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cute deco

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hot plate

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water scene

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veggies for the broth

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meat meat meat... i only cooked beef and pork, didnt want take chance on the others :S

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all-in-all a nice restaurant experience

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BlastSweep wrote on 7^th Sep, 2010 at 5:16am:

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 7th Sep, 2010 at 1:41am: You need to order a variety of dishes so they all add up. I tend to like buffet-style restaurants because they have a flat fee. You can eat anything you like, and you can eat as many as your stomach can handle. Maybe you are referring to a popular buffet-style restaurant called "Lobieng Lom". They also have barbeque and steamboat-styled foods at your table, where you can cook your own food. If you like buffets, you need to see the ones they have in Las Vegas!

Most Casino in USA has great buffet, and good price they want people to have fun and gamble. I'll be in Las Vegas in January its one of my favorite place.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 7^th Sep, 2010 at 5:50am:

I've heard about Las Vegas, there's many choices of food and drinks are free. In Laos, you have to pay extra for drinks, even if it's just a glass of water.

Admins do you know if Casino in Laos has free food and drink for customer?
8-)

Lan Xang, Maybe the high rollers receive free food and drinks. I've been to the casino, but only to eat because I don't have any money to gamble. I had to pay for food and drinks, they serve buffet-style meals and it's not bad.

USA Joe wrote on 7^th Sep, 2010 at 7:41am:

meat meat meat... i only cooked beef and pork, didnt want take chance on the others :S

Look so good and I love to eat. I can't say no to any of these and some  beerlao.
8-)

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 7^th Sep, 2010 at 11:48pm:

Lan Xang, Maybe the high rollers receive free food and drinks. I've been to the casino, but only to eat because I don't have any money to gamble. I had to pay for food and drinks, they serve buffet-style meals and it's not bad.

Casino in the U.S they has free drink if you play or not, but food is not free, they have buffet and regular restaurant. I don't like to play because I lose most of the time. I only like to play slot machine and spend less then $100 for fun.

There are many casinos on the internet, so people can play and eat/drink in the comfort and privacy of their own home. I don't want to encourage anyone from gambling though because it's not good.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 8^th Sep, 2010 at 12:47am:

There are many casinos on the internet, so people can play and eat/drink in the comfort and privacy of their own home. I don't want to encourage anyone from gambling though because it's not good.

Gambling is for fun only and nothing else. You can't beat the casino. Gambling only is the last place anybody should go. Most people get scam in the U.S for online gambling. People can hack online and see your card.    

Thanks for the pictures USA Joe, looks so good.

I love Lao food it's the best.