“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 ...

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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 ...

Sakhuu Express, a Thai takeout standby on Lemmon Avenue, has reinvented itself as something a little more interesting. The newly rebranded Sabaidee Lao & Thai Cuisine still carries a full list of Thai ...

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 ...

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 ...