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Tamarind

Ban Wat Sene, Old Town, Luang Prabang 0, Laos
8562077770484
4.5 of 5 stars 260 Reviews
Price range: 3 AUD - 15 AUD
Cuisines: Asian
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Hong Kong
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Very special and tasty Laotian food. All the dishes we had were really delicious. Would certainly want to go back again! Reservation is a must. More

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New Haven, CT
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This restaurant is right across from the Nam Khan river is a quiet and peaceful part of Luang Prabang (though really, all of Luang Prabang is relaxing). We had Lao sausage (a Luang Prabang specialty), pork cooked with lemongrass in between bamboo sticks and cooked greens. The service was excellent. They have a variety of cool drinks to choose from... More

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Luang Prabang, Laos
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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If one only experiences Lao food once, then this is an amazing way of doing it, by either the tasting options on the menu or by sharing a variety of food with friends. True authentic tastes and flavours. The best! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We had a great meal there last night. It's well priced, including the wine, and the food is beautifully prepared. We were on the verandah, and the person sitting behind us lit up a cigarette after their meal. I was very appreciative that a staff member appeared moments later to ask him to put it out. I was delighted to... More

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Brisbane, Australia
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

But the place was packed the night we ate there. Service was fine - but we felt 'crowded and rushed'. The ambiance is better elsewhere. More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Tamarind restaurant provides interesting Laotian food in a friendly atmosphere. Prices are higher than average in the town but food was well prepared n presented. The cooking scho attached to the restaurant was an excellent introduction to Laotian food. More

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Paris
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I arrived at Tamarind restaurant at exactly 9PM and was told the kitchen closed and it was too late to eat. At 9PM ??? The next day I decided to come for lunch instead, and discovered they forbid smoking even on the outdoor terrace ! No way this restaurant will EVER get me as a client until they relax a... More

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TamarindCaroline, Owner at Tamarind, responded to this review
23 May 2012

We’re sorry if our policies do not suit you, but we have good reasons for them: Although our restaurant stays open later, the kitchen closes for new customers at 9pm. We’re a small, family run place and Luang Prabang is not a late night town. We ask people not to smoke, even under our covered patios, out of consideration for... More

San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The menu offers a great way to try out different local dishes. Try the taster dishes and the cinnamon bael tea! Nice location across from the river too. More

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Luang Prabang, Laos
Top Contributor
63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

We tried this place last night and the food is good and varied they have a wide selection of lao dishes the location is perfect by the river nice little restaurant. Prices are a bit high for Lao standars but location food and service are above average. More

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DC
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

A good restaurant that provided an opportunity to try a variety of local dishes. More

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