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Xayoh

  • July 18, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by SeenThat from Tel Aviv, Israel
Xayoh

The Establishment

Xayoh occupies a central spot in Vientiane, in front of the stylish Prakeo Culture Hall and nearby the Mekong River. Its superb location means it is nearby all the city’s main attractions; a fact that makes Xayoh a natural choice while for an upmarket meal in downtown Vientiane. Moreover, the attractive colonial building, which features elegant curved lines and an astonishing lighting at night - is home to one of the best pub-restaurants in the city. Solid wooden tables and chairs occupy a long space which is divided into a restaurant and a bar areas. Sometimes, a few tables are put on the adjacent sidewalk, facing the wonderful Culture Hall. Visiting Xayoh is thus ensured to be a very comfortable and enjoyable experience, especially due to its sophisticated inner setup and the tasteful music played.

The Experience

The food presentation is aesthetic, the amounts are generous but reasonable, and the ingredients used are of top quality. The menu is interesting and despite its sliding down sometimes into fast food tones, it manages to keep an exclusive and unique feel in Vientiane. The service is professional and has that special touch of Laotian captivating friendliness. Everything is attuned to ensure a superb experience.

The Food

For years Xayoh had its own in-house British chef. The results were spectacular and gave it a distinctive touch since most restaurants in town were oriented towards the French Cuisine. At certain point the chef stopped being present at all times and the food quality deteriorated a bit, but the basic menu was kept. The former flag item – the Traditional English Roast (beef, lamb or pork) served with Apple Crumble, Custard and Yorkshire Pudding – which was served exclusively on Sundays, became a daily item and its quality suffered as well; but overall the place kept being one of the top choices in Vientiane. The menu includes pastas and pizzas as well; the last can be delivered to hotels within the downtown area. A usually overlooked but worthy dish is the Pa Nin Fish, a Laotian delicacy fished in the nearby Mekong River. A tribute of the French Cuisine is done through the Cordon Blue, which is stuffed with ham and cheese. One of the fortes of Xayoh is the desserts and ice-creams which are big and tasty enough to exchange a whole meal.

Opening hours

Xayoh is open every day from 9am to 11:30pm.

Prices

Expectedly, Xayoh is one of the most expensive restaurants in Laos. Yet, an average dish would cost around three dollars and the most expensive items in the menu reach just about six dollars; overall any meal there is a bargain. In an unusual fashion for Laos, credit cards are accepted.

Branches

Xayoh has a basic branch in the nearby resort of Vang Vieng; the branch is mainly a bar-grill type of restaurant.

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