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L'Elephant

A lovely restaurant with a mix of Lao and French foods. The food is extremely good, but has its price. Ingredients are of the highest quality, ranging from French Camembert to Laotian lemongrass and river weeds. The menu is both pricey and some items do not justify the price tag. Great ambience.

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Getting there: around the corner from Saffron Cafe
Website: elephant-restau.com (opens in a new tab)

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