Phonheuang Cafe
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Phonheuang Cafe
Review
About
Features
CUISINES
Asian, Thai, Vietnamese
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Does this restaurant serve alcohol?
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 10:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Monday
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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4.7
315 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
50
Average
16
Poor
4
Terrible
1
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok4461 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
After nearly six years, we made a return visit to Luang Prabang and were very happy to find that Phonheuang Cafe was still operating. Same great food and good value. Everything was just as good as we remembered and we enjoyed eating there twice during our visit. Four of us ate for around 200,000 kip, including noodles, spring rolls, and beer.
Written 4 February 2024
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Beau D
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • solo
Really nice cafe, really nice food at a very cheap price. Would go back every day if I lived here. Food came quick and there’s an atm at the end of the road in case you forget cash
Written 20 February 2025
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Alexander Q
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Amazing food at very affordable prices. It’s an unassuming spot from the street, but it’s comfortable and cozy once you sit down. It almost feels like you’re having a home-cooked meal in the best possible way
Written 29 August 2023
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Larry M
Vientiane575 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
American expat with Lao wife and family for lunch. Shared fresh spring rolls and beef with herbs & vegetables and I had bo bun, nice bowl of rice noodles, beef, onion, lemon and herbs Vietnamese style. Served fast and four ate for $16US. Recommend highly!
Written 13 February 2020
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cmsflorence
Las Vegas377 contributions
Feb 2020 • solo
If you want a really well cooked local meal that is suitable for Western tastes, this is the place. I had the fresh egg rolls and they were absolutely perfect. It was six big egg rolls for $1.70. Add the ginger tea for $0.60.
Written 23 February 2020
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hrcollier
Malmesbury49 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
I eat here twice with two friends. The food is very fresh. The prices are very low. The restaurant is very popular. The nems and spring rolls are extremely good. That being said; the restaurant is fine for those not wishing to spend much money, and for vegetarians. But for those who enjoy good food whilst on holiday, you can eat much more interesting food elsewhere in Luang Prabang.
Written 1 February 2020
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Pierre B
Lombok114 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
In a remote little street on the backside of the main road, you'll find this place always fully packed of customers. It's a well known place for amazing spring roll plates with a lot of fresh salad and herbs that allow you to make yourself your home made spring roll. If you choose the Bo-Bun it's also a very nice option to have your apetite fully satisfied with yummy food. Quick service so you can wait for a table to sit. Friendly service.
Written 25 January 2020
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Mark0545
Melbourne30 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
My favorite dish in Luang Prabang is the Bo Bun with Chicken. Not to be missed. The river weed crisps are a delight also. Wash it all down with a delicious mango shake! Such a lovely little outta the way cafe with lovely staff also
Written 24 February 2020
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HouseofRoseWinery
Kelowna130 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Wonderful people, great food and a quiet location one street off the Mekong river, this little place can easily be overlooked but shouldn’t be. We had a delicious tofu Laab and river weed as well as vegetables on rice. Certainly a place to revisit.
Written 7 March 2020
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good44
York1 contribution
Feb 2020 • couples
We went for a few beers down by the river and then strolled up to phonheuang cafe. Traditional place to eat. Can't recommend enough. Staff greeted us with a smile, took our order, food was with us within 10 mins. The food is freshly made and one of the best meals I have eaten in Luang Prabang. Highly recommend to anyone that want traditional Laos food in authentic surroundings.
Written 10 February 2020
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锡源 陈
Guangdong257 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
Understand every patron is different but all we can say is that when we are on holiday we don’t mind what we spend. Looked at the reviews for this place all we can say food was mediocre atmosphere horrific, people whispering because it was so quiet, dirty bins full of rubbish and empty bottles under tables and the place full of mosquitos. Can’t say anymore couldn’t wait to pay the bill and get out. You can tell a lot by the management of a place. Behind the bar was a disgrace and the bathroom say no more.
Written 27 January 2020
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dride52
713 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
We went here 3 times in 3 days and loved every meal. The food is very cheap especially given the prime location. The service was fast and the food came out quick even when the place was packed. The spring rolls, both fresh and fried, were great.
Written 21 January 2020
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Claudi
Stuttgart13 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
Very good, small restaurant. Authentic, inexpensive and fresh food. Best vegetarian spring roll ever. Went back the next day. Owner speaks English. Highly recommended if you like Laotian food.
Written 19 August 2023
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hotelmonster88
Prague374 contributions
Feb 2025 • solo
This is a small charming unpretentious place with excellent food and as others have said “cheap and cheerful.” The fresh spring rolls were excellent. The chicken curry good. Right around the corner from my hotel where I have stayed twice and I love this area of Luang Prabang. Grateful to have such an accessible place in the neighbourhood.
Written 11 February 2025
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leftturnrightturn
Siem Reap48 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Fresh spring rolls were very good. The Thai basil with chicken(krapaw guy), not so much. Lots of oil and salty. I read a lot of good reviews. Was expecting more, I guess. Very fast friendly service and very inexpensive.
Written 17 January 2020
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