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Laugh Cafe Restaurant

126 Tran Cao Van St, Hoi An, Vietnam
0905192532
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Ranked #26 of 267 restaurants in Hoi An
Price range: $1 - $3
Cuisines: Vietnamese
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Description: Laugh Cafe was set up in 2007 to provide hospitality training to Vietnamese youth. Many young people from the area around Hoi An and Danang come to Hoi An seeking work in the tourist industry. With minimal English and no experience they can only find work in menial positions. Laugh Cafe offers training in hospitality English, service skills, safety and hygiene, restaurant and kitchen management and cooking skills. When our trainees leave we help them find a job in the area that the area that they wish to work in.Laugh Cafe is run by MAD Indochina, an Australian NGO.
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Manchester, UK
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Great restaurant where local kids are given a chance to learn the skills of the hospitality industry. Food is really well priced and delicious, and the service is friendly and upbeat. Try the Creme Caramel - delicious!

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queensland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

make an effort to dine here when you visit Hoi An. The food was superb! We both had fish -YUM!! Cooked and served by trainees trying to improve their lot in life so its for a good cause as well as good food. Peter the Aussie manager is a great mine of information on all things Vietnam. And the beer... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Visited early May with a group of NZ friends, good food, good service, Peter the manager very friendly and informative as to what the place is about and how they help streets kids out.

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Nelson, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I passed by and read comments people had left there on a board and decided to spoil myself spend a little bit more than usual and have a good seafood meal. I was not disappointed, the food was delicious! I found out later that this is really a trainings restaurant that gives young people the opportunity to go and find... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

Just had lunch in the Laugh Cafe and it was really delicious. The Cau Lau was great but the pork wontons were really special and, as the owner described, very addictive. Sorry we only discovered this place today as we leave Hoi An tomorrow and would love to try out a few more of their dishes. Service was also very... More

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Peter B, General Manager at Laugh Cafe Restaurant, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Thank you for your kind review. Yes, we are not in a touristy street so we are happy that you found is, even off out was on the last day of your stay. The nice thing about out location is the constant activity of the local people, with scarcely another tourist in sight :-) Peter More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Had walked past most days finally decided to go in a little away from the action. Staff all young learning the service industry and English so they can go and support themselves after 6 - 12 months. Food was the best I have had in Vietnam great flavors and cooked to perfection. Staffed hadn't need there more than 2 months... More

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Peter B, General Manager at Laugh Cafe Restaurant, responded to this review
7 May 2013

We are very pleased that you enjoyed our food. It is true that our trainees are not super-confident. They are still learning. When their confidence grows, they leave Laugh Cafe. That means that our staff are always going to be a little shy. It is the encouragement and understanding of our customers that helps them grow. More

Dublin
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We went to eat something here as it is recommeded on trip advisor and we were not disappointed. I ordered a fish in a clay pot and I received a huge portion, which I hardly managed to finish. My husband ordered a stake with fried potatos and said it was OK. Well...I guess it all depends what you order :-)

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

The food was delicious, the beer was fresh, and the staff were friendly. There are many dinning options in Hoi An, but I would highly recommend Laugh Cafe. The restaurant also provides opportunities for vocational training to local Vietnamese so you can be sure to feel good about supporting a good cause.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

After being recommended a cooking class with hotel that had a set menue o ventured out in search of others!!! I found laughing cafe! You are able to choose any 4 dishes from the menue and staff are nice enough to tell you if you will be able to find ingredients in your own country!! Big help!!! Make sure your... More

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Pukekohe, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

This restaurant is staffed by trainees under an Australian NGO programme. They were very nice and polite, and the food was good. We particularly enjoyed the squid with lemongrass in banana leaf.

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