Craters Bar & Restaurant

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#4 of 10 Restaurants in PhonsavanRR - RRR

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Craters Bar & Restaurant

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours

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RR - RRR

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Free Wifi

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Phonsavan Laos

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Singapore508 contributions

Good local food ...

Dec 2019 • none

Local place, local clientele. I had Laotian dishes which was good. Given that there are not much options around here, I would recommend this for a simple meal.

Written 8 February 2020

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lovingportugal125

129 contributions

Nice restaurant

Dec 2019 • none

This place serve some good dishes, you can either order a western meal or some Laos food,the dishes we tried was good and tasty.and to a good price also.

Written 9 December 2019

Raymond W

Townsville4505 contributions

UXO-Themed Backpacker Place

Feb 2018 • couples

This restaurant has a unexploded ordinance theme. There are bomb casings out front and the walls are decorated with hand grenades, guns and other weapons from the Vietnam War era, when Johnson and Nixon destroyed Xieng Khoung province with their Secret War on Laos. The restaurant shows a video about the UXO problem at 7:30 pm each evening, which is worthwhile. The food is less impressive, or at least more uneven. The tom yam soup was good but the burger was decidedly average. Perhaps the Asian food is a better bet than the Western fare. Also, the drinks are a bit on the small side. Still, at least it has character.

Written 4 February 2018

SuzannahA

Geeveston789 contributions

Forget it for Brekkie

Feb 2018 • couples

We wanted an early brekkie and couldn't wait for Cranky Ts to open so we went here. I had the American Breakfast, it was so bad even the stray dogs I later offer my sausages to refused them! cold baked beans.....it was just hideous. Go across the road to Cranky Ts it is fabulous!

Written 1 March 2018

Lissieliz90

3 contributions

Solid lunch/dinner place and good documentaries

Mar 2017 • couples

This is a quirky spot with decent food and nice staff. They regularly screen documentaries about the Secret War in Laos (the bombing campaign), so it’s a good chance to learn about the history and problems facing the area. The cluster bomb shells as décor are sad, but interesting.

Written 3 November 2017

Jwatts87

Sydney181 contributions

Good Prices and Decent Food

Oct 2017 • couples

My partner and I ate a late lunch/early dinner here after our bus trip from Luang Prabang. We visited around 4:30 and were the only ones there. We sat outside and watched peak hour Phonsavan life. We ordered spring rolls (fried) for 24,000 kip (AUD$3.75) and pho for 15,000 kip (AUD$2.30). Soft drinks were 6,000 kip (AUD$.90). Pho was the standout. Overall we were happy with the meal and would recommend. I've seen some of the reviews have been critical of the food, but these all seem to burgers/pastas. So perhaps stick to the Asian/local offering.

Written 26 October 2017

Timo T

36 contributions

Interesting decor but so so food

Sept 2017 • family

What this restaurant is obviously famous for is the theme and the decor. During the 60ies and 70ies, millions of bombs we dropped on Laos. Many of them did not explode and are still found and removed every day. The craters restaurant is lined with bomb shells and other interesting war remnants. Definitely fascinating. The food on the other hand was not amazing. Spaghetti sauce was very sweet and the beef ultra-thin. We were the only customers and had to go find staff to pay our bill. Overall, an ok visit. I certainly will remember the bombs and war themed decor, but probably not for the food.

Written 22 September 2017

SCTraveler904

Cotati50 contributions

Decent Thai food

Mar 2017 • solo

Had a few hours to kill before my night bus back to Luang Prabang so just relaxed on the porch here and enjoyed a few beers and Thai food. Started with the satay which was tasty, pretty hard to mess this up though. Later had a bowl of Tom Yum, spelled Tom Yam in this country(?). This is one of my favorite dishes so know what it is and there's was pretty good. Wouldn't hesitate to eat here again.

Written 8 April 2017

kruemel19835

Leipzig58 contributions

Worst Burger i had in my life! (And i had quite a few so far!!!!)

Mar 2017 • friends

I cannot recommend this place at all! The only good thing was the Gin & Tonic! The Burger was awful! The meat on the burger could not be identified as such- i don't know what the heck they did with it! Pathetic, sorry!

Written 1 April 2017

drwols

Gloucester185 contributions

Good breakfast!

Mar 2017 • couples

Ate breakfast here a couple of times during our stay in Phonsavan, the service was prompt and the food came out swiftly. We ordered Western style food such as an omelette and an egg burger! Some of the choices include tea or coffee, so you can get decent value. The defused UXO also makes an interesting picture or two whilst you wait for your order to arrive!

Written 26 March 2017

Robert S

Adelaide30 contributions

Good Food Good Value

Mar 2017 • couples

Arrived in town after the hellish 8 hour minibus ride from Luang Prabang. Headed straight to the main street, and after checking out a few menus of other restaurants, we settled on Craters. Good variety, very good prices and the owner was very efficient delivering freshly cooked meals. The ice cold beer lao dark was just the refreshing drink i needed after that bus ride.

Written 7 March 2017

ShotleyGate

Ipswich45 contributions

Filling food

Feb 2017 • solo

Craters is interesting for its use of bomb shells and other related memorabilia for decoration. The staff were friendly and helpful and I enjoyed sitting surrounded by war artefacts and watching the world go by. The food was good and filling.

Written 2 March 2017

Emilia O

Frigiliana24 contributions

Great place! Great food! Lovely people.

Feb 2017 • couples

International and Lao cuisine for enjoy! delicious soups and starters , tasty chicken and pork and cool beer. Easy location in the main road.

Written 26 February 2017

Chris M

Weymouth41 contributions

Reasonable meal

Jan 2017 • couples

We had a reasonable meal with a good choice of local and international food. The owner spoke reasonable English.

Written 6 February 2017

Lia G

6 contributions

Good way to start the day, with breakfast at Craters

Dec 2016 • solo

I have had their Toast-set countless times and I never tire of it. A plate of fresh fruit salad, two slices of toast with butter and jam, tea or coffee. Excellent. I also recommend their vegetable pho', made with thin strips of pasta which wilt in the delicious hot broth. Their curried eggs baguette is also worth a try.

Written 6 January 2017