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Sonphao

No. 59, Sotikoommanh Rd, Luang Prabang, Laos
Ranked #18 of 73 restaurants in Luang Prabang
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Cuisines: Asian, Japanese
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Valencia, Spain
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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I was longing for Japanese food and loved the set-menu (there are 2, respectively 6 and 9 usd) I'll go back to try other plates as the whole menu sounded delicious. The restaurant faces a temple in a quiet street, and the tables are nicely set inside the house, all doors open. Excellent service and nice (Japanese) owners ! More

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Toronto, Canada
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113 reviews 113 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Luang Prabang is portrayed as an oasis of tranquil Asian exoticism and spiritualism but so far we've found it to be a routine sort of place with few truly outstanding things to see and endless commercial exploitation. There's lots of lovely restaurants but what the heck, we can get lovely food of all types back home, and with a lot... More

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Tokyo
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2011

The Lao menu at Sonphao gives detailed explanations in English and Japanese about both of their menus. You can sample traditional Lao food or if you are feeling burnt out on Lao food you can sample the Japanese set. At night they have traditional Lao music and dance for entertainment. It's a very worthwhile evening. More

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Sydney, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2011

Not a great restaurant, but perfectly adequate Japanese influenced food at a reasonable price for lunch. More

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Moscow, Russia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2010
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Enjoyed excellent food (it was fresh spring rolls and sausage Luang Prabang style) and traditional Laotian dance show! The food is Lao / Japanese. The restaurant is on the first floor, so you have to leave your shoes at the ground floor. More

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Washington DC
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2010
1
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Great Lao and Japanese food, hugely entertaining and kind owner/proprietor! More

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横須賀市, 神奈川県
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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Torino
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70 reviews 70 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2011
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