Tamnak Lao

They offer day and evening courses. For day class, there are 2 mandatory plus 5 optional dishes to choose from (choose only 3) for a total of 5 dishes plus demonstrations only on how to cook sticky rice and Lao chili paste (very good). Variation is not much as 4 of the 7 dishes presented require eggs (standard class). Instruction is no-nonsense and very fast paced, but Mr Lee, the instructor, is very helpful. It starts with demonstration, then hands on. All the dishes made are eaten, so it may be useful to bring a cooking and eating partner.

Getting there: Beside their main street restaurant
Hours: Closed · opens 10 am
Weekly hours
Mon 10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Tue 10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Wed 10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Thu 10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Fri 10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Sat 10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Sun 10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price: 200,000-250,000 kip
Website: tamnaklao.yolasite.com (opens in a new tab)

Mon	10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Tue	10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Wed	10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Thu	10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Fri	10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Sat	10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Sun	10 am–5 pm, 5:30 pm–8:30 pm

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