Vientiane’s vibrant and diverse culinary(料理の)scene is booming, meaning that even the most adventurous of appetites can easily be satisfied. The abundance of fine French and European restaurants is a reminder of the country’s past colonisation, whilst neighbouring Thailand and Vietnam have also had an obvious impact on the Laotian cuisine.
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