Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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As the sun sets over Luang Prabang, the real food scene starts to simmer. Street stalls fire up their grills, pestles pound out papaya salad, and the city’s boldest flavours come to life.
On this evening moveable feast , a local food guide will take you far beyond the tourist menus. We’ll graze our way through riverside eateries, local favourites, and back-alley markets.
Expect over 15 tastings - from sticky rice roasted over hot coals to herb-packed Lao sausage, sesame-spiked beef platter, grilled Mekong fish, and a steamy bowl of khao piak sen noodles, and much more. It’s everything you need to get a real taste of Laos, and off the tourist trail.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
See 'What to Expect' section and 'What's Included' for info on dietary restrictions
We recommend comfortable shoes. Bring rain gear, if rain looks likely. There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Luang Prabang
Our evening feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the historical city of Luang Prabang. It's a carefully curated food adventure, led by our team of professional Laos food guides. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine, & the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour, so no-one is disappointed: ✘ Unsuitable for vegetarian diets sorry, as there would be 4-5 less tastings. ✓ Suitable for mild gluten & lactose intolerances, but we advise against ✖️ celiac disease, as there are traces of gluten in 3-4 tastings with unavoidable soy sauce. ✔ Pork & beef is used at a couple of places where there's no alternatives, though the guest won't go hungry if either meat is their only restriction. ✖️ Unsuitable for severe allergies & halal, due to risk of traces & cross-contamination. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
Luang Prabang
Meet our food-obsessed host, as we crunch into riverweed crackers and hmong mushroom dip, before an saffron orange-robed monk invites us for an open floor chat to discover about their unique lifestyle in Luang Prabang. After a short blessing, we'll hop foot to the Mekong, as sun sets over the riverside eateries, with plates of pun pa grilled fish served with a bundle of fresh herbs and vegetables.
What‘s Included
Moveable feast with 6-7 stops around the old city
Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Laos (private tour or 9+ guests - contact us).
Led by professional foodie guides
15+ food tastings included, more than any other Luang Prabang food tour
Bottled water and local drinks (and a beer) included
Other alcoholic drinks excluded
Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded. Easy-to-find meeting point for all guests.
Unsuitable for vegetarian diets sorry, due to limited alternatives with 4-5 less tastings
Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal & celiac disease, due to risk of traces & cross-contamination
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Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
First-rate local food tour.
186dirks,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent experience for our group of three. We experienced a variety of local dishes and street foods that we probably would not have otherwise; and the leisurely walk through the (very intense) street market was very informative. Our guide Mone (sp?) spoke good English and was very knowledgeable. He was also very open to answering our relentless off-topic questions about life in Laos, many of them personal to him.
Luang Prabang Food Tour
Erica B,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour with a variety of food to taste. Large portions-so come hungry! Som did a good job explaining history, traditions and food preparations, ingredients etc.
Amazing! Educational! Delicious!
Daydream26023586318,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such a lovely and insightful time on the Mekong Meals tour. Big shout out to Mr Nan, who made sure the tour was filled with laughs and facts about Laos history. I enjoyed all the meals from beautiful patio restaurants that over look the Mekong , to street food nestled in the heart of the night market. Couldn’t recommend this tour more. I went out of my way to seek out spots featured on this tour to get even more of the wonderful foods I tried! Thank you a Chefs Tour!
Best tour in Luang Prabang
FloriaTosca K,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Authentic food tour with off the beaten path experiences and restaurants, focusing on local specialities from Luang Prabang. Lay is the best guide and is very insightful. Highly recommend this tour!
Fantastic tour
526lucreziaz,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour, our guide Toun told us many things not only about food but also about the life and culture of the country. The food was good and plentiful, I recommend it.
Great tour
jameseR9858US,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food tour with so many different dishes. Toun was a great guide with a high level of English and interesting to talk to. He also showed us some amazing food. 10/10 reccomend
History + Variety of food
Laura C,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on our tour with Som. He was very knowledgeable and shared a ton of history about Luang Prabang, as well as giving insight into local culture. We really enjoyed all of the foods we tried, and got to try a ton of food that we likely wouldn’t have tried if not for this tour. Thanks Som!
Amazing Food Tour - Great Value
Emma C,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Toun was so accommodating and knowledgeable! The tour took us to many local places and taught us so much about Laos and its culture. We tried many different local foods and desserts, all were amazing! Another highlight was getting to speak to and receive a blessing from a local monk. We can’t thank Toun enough for his kindness and hospitality. Highly recommend, great value!
Amazing Local Experience
Nicki C,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toun shared so much local knowledge, food and experiences with us - you could not possibly ask for more! Amazing night ❤️❤️
Amazing Food Tour!
jezzeetoms,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour last minute because we booked through A Chef’s Tour in Bangkok Chinatown and enjoyed it so much. This tour was just as much fun! Som was a wonderful guide, so nice and informative. All the food was amazing. The grilled fish and the sticky rice pork soup were an absolute top for us. As well as everything we got to try at the night market. You also get to stop at a temple and get a blessing from a monk, which was an absolutely incredible experience. Highly, highly recommend this tour. For us, being our first time in Laos, it was so helpful and we learned so much about the food and culture.
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