Tamarind

who we are

Tamarind is a local restaurant established to promote greater understanding of Laos by serving the country's unique cuisine and providing information, cooking classes and demonstrations of Lao food and customs. We also arrange group feasts and banquets, sell local food products, educate diners through our information packed menu and provide personal explanations of the dishes we serve.

what we do

We are owned and staffed by local people, in partnership with an English-speaking expatriate. We use locally sourced recipes gathered by staff, their families and friends and purchase produce from small local suppliers. Through our specialities, we help provide a sustainable income for local residents who might not otherwise benefit from the profitable tourism industry. By sourcing ingredients locally, we ensure that our customers eat only the best local organic produce that Luang Prabang has to offer. In keeping with our philosophy, the products in our shop are also made with local organic ingredients and packaged with locally sourced materials.

Our restaurant is a unique blend of café, gourmet gift shop and activity centre, all designed to introduce visitors to the relatively unknown tastes, smells and traditions of Lao cuisine.