Flavours of Laos
Lao Restaurants in New Zealand
3 places across 2 cities and towns
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Lao food is herbaceous and punchy: larb salads, sticky rice, grilled meats and jeow dips.
Lao dishes in New Zealand usually appear on Thai or Southeast Asian menus.
Across New Zealand we list 3 Lao venues. The biggest concentrations are in Auckland and Napier.
Whether you searched for “laos restaurants”, “Lao food” or “Lao restaurant near me”, this page lists every Lao venue we know of in New Zealand.
Where to find them
| Auckland | 2 | |
| Napier | 1 |
Signature Lao dishes
Larb
Minced meat salad with herbs and lime
Sticky rice
Eaten by hand
Tam mak hoong
Papaya salad
Khao piak sen
Chicken noodle soup
Sai oua
Herb sausage
Jeow bong
Chilli dip
Popular Lao restaurants in NZ
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Tips for ordering
- Eat sticky rice with your hands.
- Salads can be very spicy.
- Share several plates.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Lao restaurants near me?
Tap “Show Lao near me” at the top of this page and allow location access. We'll list the closest Lao venues with the distance from you.
How many Lao restaurants are there in New Zealand?
We currently list 3 Lao venues in 2 cities and towns.
Which city has the most Lao restaurants?
Auckland leads with 2 venues.
What should I order at a Lao restaurant?
Popular choices include larb, sticky rice, tam mak hoong and khao piak sen.
