Seafood salad and grilled lemongrass chicken.

Nature-inspired restaurant offers welcome retreat from busy city

If you’re looking for a peaceful escape without leaving Vientiane, the Ton Aoy restaurant is the perfect spot. Located close to the city centre, this unique dining venue has transformed an urban space into a lush jungle garden, giving diners the refreshing feel of nature without the need to make a long drive.
Ton Aoy is known for its authentic Lao cuisine, which combines rich flavours, fresh herbs, and traditional cooking methods.

Friends enjoy a weekend getaway.

Popular dishes include tam mak houng (green papaya salad), which is spicy and flavourful and served with crispy pork skin, seafood salad, salmon salad, grilled lemongrass chicken, which is smoky, tender, and marinated to perfection, spicy pork soup, crispy pork with basil, and beef with a spicy sauce.
Refreshing drinks such as orange juice, fruit smoothies, lemonade, coffee, and green tea are also available.
The Atmosphere Forest Garden and Waterfall Oasis, located just 15 minutes from the city centre, transports you into a tranquil, green environment.
The garden is filled with tall trees, blooming flowers, and even contains a small stream, complete with a gentle waterfall that brings the soothing sound of flowing water.
There are different seating zones to suit your mood - bamboo huts in the garden, riverside tables, or private pavilions under the trees. Whether you’re dining with family, friends, or a loved one, this natural setting makes it a perfect spot for a relaxing meal.
The restaurant serves tasty food at cheap prices. With dishes ranging from 80,000-200,000 kip, this place is popular with locals and tourists alike and serves up high quality food every day of the week.
Located near the traffic lights in Dongdok village, the restaurant is easy to find. Look for the bamboo gate and rustic wooden sign at the entrance.
This nature-inspired restaurant on the outskirts of the city is a peaceful retreat where you can enjoy delicious Lao food, fresh air, and lush surroundings without breaking your budget. It’s a must for anyone looking to unwind and eat well in the heart of Laos.
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The restaurant is suitable for all types of people, including children, as there is a playground, air-conditioned rooms, and comfortable seating areas to suit all ages and family groups.
Come and enjoy spacious outdoor dining in a beautiful forest-style garden with over 60 bamboo huts.
There are also air-conditioned rooms to seat 30-35 guests (large karaoke hall), 15 guests (medium room), and 7-8 guests (small cozy room).
A children’s play area and open barbecue area are open from 6pm and there are live music performances every evening from 7:30-10:30pm.
The Ton Aoy Restaurant, located in Phakhao village, Xaythany district, Vientiane, is open every day from 10:30am to midnight, and is especially popular with young people.
On weekends, most tables are full, so a reservation is recommended, or visit on a weekday when there are fewer people.

The delightful Ton Aoy restaurant in Vientiane has a bridge over a fishpond.

By Viengdavanh Banphahaksa
(Latest Update August 19, 2025)