One of my favourites, Jasmine rice with "Tom Yum Goong".


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http://www.laopride.com/pictures1/restaurant-in-vientiane-4.jpg

Nice looking restaurant and good place to hang out.  "Tom Yum Goong is good. It that lady you Admins?
;)

Yes, every lady on Lao Pride is me.

Just joking Admins.
:D ;D


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 14^th May, 2011 at 10:06pm:

Yes, every lady on Lao Pride is me.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 14^th May, 2011 at 10:06pm:

Yes, every lady on Lao Pride is me.

;D ;D ;D

Ask Larp Dip who Admins really is.  Admin's pic is taped to his heart :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D.

In that last photo, does that REALLY say 'Pepsi'?

I can't believe my eyes! ;D ;D ;D

Yes it says "Pepsi".

It's probably time you took some Lao language lessons, so you can stop telling me to translate things for you.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 15^th May, 2011 at 11:00pm:

Yes it says "Pepsi". It's probably time you took some Lao language lessons, so you can stop telling me to translate things for you.

I thought that's your job. ;) I'm sure you don't mind my company. ;)

My real job is to monitor the forum. Taking part in actual discussions and helping with translations is not part of my job, I'm just doing this as a favour.

"Tom Yum Goong " where is my elephant  ;D

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 16^th May, 2011 at 12:43am:

My real job is to monitor the forum. Taking part in actual discussions and helping with translations is not part of my job, I'm just doing this as a favour.

It's would be nice if you stop put up some food photos for while...I am trying to lose some weight! Thank you....

Not a problem Tee. Maybe some low-fat "larp" will help with your weight loss.


http://www.laopride.com/pictures1/larp-lao-food-1.jpg





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http://www.laopride.com/pictures1/larp-lao-food-3.jpg

Third pic is 'pun ga boon'?

The lady is just holding a piece of lettuce. There's no "ga poon".

The people sitting on the floor are having exactly the same meals, "larp" and soup, like the people on the table.

What is the correct term for 'rice basket' in the Vientiane dialect?

Is it 'dip khao' or 'ap khao'?

I keep forgetting and just interchange between the two.

It doesn't really matter what you say, both are correct.
 
"Ap kaow" is used more in Vientiane and northern Laos, whereas "Ga dip kaow" and "Dip kaow" is used more in southern Laos.

Thank you! that will help alot...I am now have an excuse to go to Lao's restaurant eating that low fat food....hahahahaha....

Popular "cook it yourself" foods in Lao restaurants.


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Look so good. This one of my favorite.
:P :P



Admin Saovaluck wrote on 18^th May, 2011 at 4:09am:

Popular "cook it yourself" foods in Lao restaurants. http://www.laopride.com/pictures1/vientiane-people-having-dinner-1.jpg http://www.laopride.com/pictures1/vientiane-people-having-dinner-2.jpg http://www.laopride.com/pictures1/vientiane-people-having-dinner-3.jpg http://www.laopride.com/pictures1/vientiane-people-having-dinner-4.jpg

I don't like to fiddle around with food, I prefer to have everything cooked and ready on my plate.

Another thing I don't like about it is that the food is shared. People insert the chopsticks into their mouth and they also use it to cook the food with it.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 18^th May, 2011 at 6:13am:

I don't like to fiddle around with food, I prefer to have everything cooked and ready on my plate. Another thing I don't like about it is that the food is shared. People insert the chopsticks into their mouth and they also use it to cook the food with it.

I am totally agreed with you admin. I am telling you they love their seen dart.  Is that what they called "SeenDart"  I was in Laos last year and they would love to have me take them to seendart restaurant.  I didn't enjoy it as much as they did.  It's all fun. I preferred something cooked and ready to eat just like you admins. lolz   ;D

Yes, that's what we call it in Lao language.

Most people in Laos love to eat these sorts of meals because it's a nice way to socialise, and it's also cheap because it's basically an all-you-can-eat buffet style. I'm one of the few who don't like it, due to the reasons mentioned.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 18^th May, 2011 at 6:13am:

I don't like to fiddle around with food, I prefer to have everything cooked and ready on my plate. Another thing I don't like about it is that the food is shared. People insert the chopsticks into their mouth and they also use it to cook the food with it.

You sound real greedy baby! ;D ;D ;D

What, you never, ever, shared a bowl of soup?

Come on! Stop lying.

Lets not forget about the used and abused cup, that circulate when the shots of whiskey makes the rounds. ;D ;D ;D I'm sure we've all 'shared' more than we'd like to admit. ;)

Well, yes, I have shared a bowl of soup in the old days, but people change when they grow older. Germs were the furthest thing from my mind when I was a child.

I've never had whiskey in my life, nor have I shared a glass of alcohol.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 19^th May, 2011 at 12:03am:

Well, yes, I have shared a bowl of soup in the old days, but people change when they grow older. Germs were the furthest thing from my mind when I was a child.

Why are you so scared of contracting 'germs' these days? Nothing will happen! Just ask all the 'real' Lao that still share! ;)


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 19^th May, 2011 at 12:03am:

I've never had whiskey in my life, nor have I shared a glass of alcohol.

Have you ever been drunk? ;D

I know that nothing disastrous will happen, but aren't you in the same boat? You wouldn't eat anything if they didn't wear gloves.

I don't drink alcohol so I have never been drunk.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 19^th May, 2011 at 3:54am:

I know that nothing disastrous will happen, but aren't you in the same boat? You wouldn't eat anything if they didn't wear gloves.

Okay. I see. You got me there. Good one. [smiley=thumbup.gif]

However, it is quite different under the pressure of peers. When all eyes are on me (When that used and abused whiskey cup starts making the rounds) all my hygiene standards are thrown out the window. I don't think you've been in such a predicament, so it's highly unlikely you don't comprehend.


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 19^th May, 2011 at 3:54am:

I don't drink alcohol so I have never been drunk.

So, you don't drink; you'd rather NOT eat sticky rice nor Larb Dip; you don't know how to play any card games; And you don't gossip.

You're not Lao. ;D ;D ;D

I have been in such a predicament, I think we all have, especially at Lao weddings when the bride and groom makes the rounds with a glass and a bottle of whiskey. I've been pressured to drink it on many ocassions, but I always deny it.

I can eat cooked "larp" with white jasmine rice. I don't mind sticky rice every now and then.

I only eat cook larb myself. I don't like any Larb that's Dip. Didn't like the taste. In America no time to cook sticky rice. Work work time is money here.
;)

Sticky rice doesn't take very long to steam.

Your work seems simple considering that you have a lot of time on your hands to use the internet.

I think you are right Larp Dip, Admin is not Lao :o.  Eating larp dip is eating the animal meat at it's purest form ;).  


Larb Dip wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 1:48am:

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 19th May, 2011 at 3:54am: I know that nothing disastrous will happen, but aren't you in the same boat? You wouldn't eat anything if they didn't wear gloves. Okay. I see. You got me there. Good one. [smiley=thumbup.gif] However, it is quite different under the pressure of peers. When all eyes are on me (When that used and abused whiskey cup starts making the rounds) all my hygiene standards are thrown out the window. I don't think you've been in such a predicament, so it's highly unlikely you don't comprehend. Admin Saovaluck wrote on 19th May, 2011 at 3:54am: I don't drink alcohol so I have never been drunk. So, you don't drink; you'd rather NOT eat sticky rice nor Larb Dip; you don't know how to play any card games; And you don't gossip. You're not Lao. ;D ;D ;D

You're probably used to eating "larp dip" because you originated from the jungle of Laos.

You got joke Admins.
:D ;D



Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 4:03am:

You're probably used to eating "larp dip" because you originated from the jungle of Laos.

Im on Internet all the time because I'm at work. With my iPhone 4 I  have internet access anywhere.

My everyday scheulde. I woke up at 10am, go to gym at 11:30am working out, and go work at 3pm-2am. And do it all again Monday-Thurday.
;)


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 2:52am:

Sticky rice doesn't take very long to steam. Your work seems simple considering that you have a lot of time on your hands to use the internet.

You must be fit.

11 hours of work (you must be rich), and finish at 2am in the morning?

I work 10 hours a day 40 hour a week. Sometime 50 hours if I need extra cash. I'm not rich. I make money, but like to spend money and have fun.  
8-)


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 5:44am:

You must be fit. 11 hours of work (you must be rich), and finish at 2am in the morning?

Keep working hard, and try to minimize on any unnecessary spending.

Very true the jungle was where I am from and I still practice the jungle lifestyle here in the US and I am still shoe-less when walking around the neighborhood 8-).
 

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 4:03am:

You're probably used to eating "larp dip" because you originated from the jungle of Laos.

Bro, please avoid the casino ::).


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 7:58am:

Keep working hard, and try to minimize on any unnecessary spending.

PEACE wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 3:11am:

I think you are right Larp Dip, Admin is not Lao :o.  Eating larp dip is eating the animal meat at it's purest form ;).

How often do you like to eat me (Larb Dip) out, bro? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 2:24am:

I have been in such a predicament, I think we all have, especially at Lao weddings when the bride and groom makes the rounds with a glass and a bottle of whiskey. I've been pressured to drink it on many ocassions, but I always deny it.

In my book:

That is rude! Whay can't you give the newly weds your blessing? That's a tad ominous.

Jao bo kuyy aow jai pai bo, eelaa? Benyung jao kih ma keetee ta?


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 2:24am:

I can eat cooked "larp" with white jasmine rice. I don't mind sticky rice every now and then.

If it's not 'Dip' (cooked), it's not 'Larb'. End of discussion! >:(


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 4:03am:

You're probably used to eating "larp dip" because you originated from the jungle of Laos.

Don't any Tai nai meuang eat 'Larb Dip'? Do you guys - the 'Hi-So' - have your own distinct mannerisms?

Do your 'people' even consider yourselves Lao? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

PEACE wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 12:01pm:

Very true the jungle was where I am from and I still practice the jungle lifestyle here in the US and I am still shoe-less when walking around the neighborhood 8-).

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Larb Dip wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 12:24pm:

If it's not 'Dip' (cooked), it's not 'Larb'. End of discussion! >:(

I agree. Only "cooked larp" is real "LARP".

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 9:05pm:

Larb Dip wrote on 20th May, 2011 at 12:24pm: If it's not 'Dip' (cooked), it's not 'Larb'. End of discussion! >:( I agree. Only "cooked larp" is real "LARP".

I got sidetracked (maybe i had to take a call, who knows). Posting from a mobile phone - you know. You also know what I really meant:

If it's not 'dip' (raw), it's not Larb.

I don't think you've even had a taste. Just the sight of blood makes you shutter, right?

Raw "larp" doesn't necessarily need to contain blood.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 20^th May, 2011 at 11:31pm:

Raw "larp" doesn't necessarily need to contain blood.

Yes it Does! End of discussion.

No it does not, they sell raw "larp" with no blood in Laos. End of discussion.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 21^st May, 2011 at 7:55am:

No it does not, they sell raw "larp" with no blood in Laos. End of discussion.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Have you even tasted Larb Dip WITH the blood dripping?

I highly doubt it.

I thought we've declared the end of discussion about "larp dip"?

But since you asked, no I have never tasted "larp dip" with blood. It's a vampires meal.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 21^st May, 2011 at 10:14am:

I thought we've declared the end of discussion about "larp dip"? But since you asked, no I have never tasted "larp dip" with blood. It's a vampires meal.

Then what we have beeen arguing about - your side of the story - has no merit! ;D

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Admin Saovaluck wrote on 21^st May, 2011 at 10:14am:

I thought we've declared the end of discussion about "larp dip"? But since you asked, no I have never tasted "larp dip" with blood. It's a vampires meal.