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“Lao people are the ‘Children of the Sticky Rice,'” Chef Kevin Phanhvilay tells me. You may have heard the phrase before, but it’s hard to fully grasp until you’ve had a Lao meal. Sticky rice is not ...

Hiw Kaow, a mobile trailer serving Laos-inspired takes on traditional Thai takeout, is building a reputation for punchy, savory dishes and bringing an enthusiastic, fresh approach to food truck fare ...

A vendor sells food during the annual Lao Food Festival in Vientiane, capital of Laos. -- Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The 2026 Lao Food Festival opened its doors on Monday ...

Each week “Lucky” and “Pam” Seuamsothabandith walked the floor of the Seaford Clothing factory in Rock Island, Illinois, taking egg roll orders. The plant, which once famously made suits for Barack ...

Join me in Vientiane, Laos, as I explore the vibrant street food scene outside The Great Stupa. Today, I discover a unique local dessert: creamy coconut ice cream served with sticky rice. Follow along ...

Food is a tangible and accessible way to understand and connect with different societies. One chef has led the movement to bring traditional food from her home country of Laos to diners across the ...

Houston's Asiatown town is flush with options for Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese cuisine and more, but it wasn’t until early April that the first almost entirely Lao restaurant entered the equation.