Fodor's Expert Review Indochina Spirit

For a hearty meal, head to this eclectic Thai-run restaurant housed in a 1920s residence that once belonged to a royal physician, where a selection of Lao specialties costs just $6. Start with an appetizer of Mekong seaweed or banana-flower salad, followed by steak. Italian-style pastas and pizza are also on the menu, and delicious pancakes are served for breakfast.