Laotian Food Tour - POOP FISH CHILI DIP and Khao Soi in Luang Prabang, Laos!

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NOTE: "Jaew Kee Pa" - the best dish of the day, literally translates to "Chili Poop Fish." However, I don't think there's any poop in the dip, but it mostly consisted of fish eggs. The name however, is true, and it's the dish the owner told us, "if you haven't eaten it, YOU haven't been to Luang Prabang yet."
We set off in the morning to have an ultimate one day in Luang Prabang - and it turned out to indeed be one of the best days of our time in the city. Luang Prabang is a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage city, full of culture, natural beauty and delicious food.
In this Luang Prabang food and travel guide video you’ll find all the best Lao food and things to do, that we did in this one singe fantastic day. You can see all the details in this blog post to: migrationology...
Mount Phousi - Right in the heart of Luang Prabang is Mount Phousi, and it’s one of the best places to get an birds eye view of Luang Prabang, especially at sunrise. We headed off at about 6 am. Price - 10,000 LAK ($1.20)
Pho / Khao Soi Wat Sen - One of the ultimate Lao dishes to eat when you’re in Luang Prabang is khao soi, a noodle dish of wonders that’s one of the most soothing breakfast options. Just across the street from Wat Sen, or Wat Sene temple, is a local spot that’s known to serve some of the best khao soi in the city. Khao soi - 20,000 LAK ($2.39)
Saffron Coffee - There’s no better place to drink a cup of coffee in Luang Prabang than Saffron. Not only is their coffee amazing, but they source all local Luang Prabang beans from sustainable sources, normally local families that grow the beans.
Americano large - 20,000 LAK ($2.39)
Sai oua - 5,000 LAK ($0.60) per piece - Not a day goes by in Luang Prabang, Laos, that we didn’t have some sai oua, the Laotian version of an herb sausage. Her version is indeed one of the best I’ve ever had in my life.
Som Tam - Papaya Salad Restaurant - Right in the old heritage center of Luang Prabang old town is this Lao papaya salad restaurant. You’ll find a full menu of different pounded Lao foods, all of which are pretty good. Her green papaya salad was a little on the sweeter side, but her dried meats were phenomenal.
Total price- 155,000 LAK ($18.53)
Soop pak - with cashew tree leaves - Additionally, across the street we found an Aunty who was cooking soop pak, a Lao dish, this time with cashew tree leaves. It was the highlight of the meal.
Wat Xieng Thong - 20,000 LAK ($2.39) - One of the top temples to visit in Luang Prabang is Wat Xieng Thong, one of the most important temples in Laos. It’s well worth a visit, and it’s located at the end of the Luang Prabang peninsula.
Xieng Thong Phonsavahn Restaurant - This was not only the greatest meal of the day, but this was one of the best Lao food meals I had in all of Luang Prabang. It’s a gem of a restaurant, located right along the Mekong river. You’ll find Mekong river fish mixed into salads like koi pa, and a dish called jaew kee pa - a mix of chilies and fish eggs to eat with sticky rice. The owner told us, if you haven’t eaten jaew kee pa, “you haven’t been to Luang Prabang yet.” And he was so right!
Total price - 210,000 LAK ($25.10)
Luang Prabang Night Market - One of the top things to do in Luang Prabang as written everywhere is walk around the Luang Prabang night market. I have to say, it’s a great place to walk around, and the shakes are always good.
Shake - 15,000 LAK ($1.79)
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[@MarkWiens]

"YOU haven't been to Luang Prabang, until you've tried the jaew kee pa," he said. And he was totally right. "Jaew kee pa" in Lao literally translates to fish poop dip - but it's really a chili oil Mekong fish egg dip for sticky rice. Check out the blog for all details: migrationology.com/things-to-do-luang-prabang/

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[@sistahgold]

Joel's laughter is free medicine!! I love Marks Display of Pure Joy and Respect for the skill of indigenous people!!!! Thank you for the very best food and travel adventures!!!

[@bobfryfish]

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He is legend

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I like him too! He seems really cool

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Joel is the man!

[@kikijadeasiangemz6273]

I am Khmer(Cambodian), Siam(Thai), Laotian, Indonesian and Chinese...I grew up eating varieties of asian foods both my parent cooked for us kids from their nationality...I loved my mixed asian heritages and the foods, so Yummy...and now that I have a daughter-in-law from Mexico, by the way Mark I saw the Mexico tripped you, Ying and Micah took Thank you...She and her family cooked Mexican dishes so absolutely delicious, that mole negro and varieties of tacos Awesome! Awesome!

[@caroljackson3641]

Joel seems like a very sweet kind hearted person,

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He’s a sort of unusual guy, it’s also funny because you watch his videos and he is SO like mark- the cadence of his speech, his yummy reactions. It’s like mike cloned himself lol

[@villfood]

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Santiniketan has its own identity ... its quite far from Kolkata.. please use Santiniketan, West Bengal, India .... please dont misguide people with Santiniketan, Kolkata.

[@karuna5630]

I love watching Joel with you, Mark. You're doing great. Don't pay attention to the Joel-haters. His take on the food is really nice and has a good camera presence.

[@AwesomeFish12]

Very true.

[@kelleyabitbol6156]

Super nice guys both of them! I didnt know there were haters.

[@josefine9163]

Foxy Anna People dislike Joel? What the heck..,, I love seeing him in his videos too! He’s seems like such an adorable sweet Man. both of them are!

[@tammeyj1958]

@@josefine9163 I think he's doing really well but he does use some of Mark's expressions

[@shalongthaifood7620]

Joel is very nice so I agree

[@mitchelllee1339]

Mark you and Joe made a great team in Laos tasting food. Laos food look amazing healthy eating.

[@autumnrose3943]

Joel seems like a great guy to hang out with. Love him in the videos. Joel if you are reading this, have an amazing day.

[@BeckysJourneyWithArt]

Has Joel got a KZbin channel? I love how when he absolutely loves a bite of food he starts laughing and how he so gets in to his food as he closes his eyes and enjoys every ounce of that bite of food x

[@savinphann3]

Joel Bruner

[@ayde92829]

I wish Joel would make his own channel. I'm intensely curious as to his biking adventures. Beyond that, I love how he compliments you, Mark. You both have such similar vibes. It's lovely to see

[@MrsCowartsJourney]

Joel Bruner

[@yodiggiddy]

Welcome back, Joel! I love the friendly, adventurous chemistry that you & Mark share.

[@carolefravel372]

It is good to see the family and Joel. Always a good video when Joel is along. He stays out of your way unless asked. A true friend. They are hard to find.

[@CapriKoRn]

I love how Mark and Joel react when they absolutely love something. Looks like it's a religious experience for them.

[@sweetsweet81]

I thought they were related at first.

[@lobojames5766]

Joel is a sweet kind person. He enjoys Mark and Ming’s companionship and helps with Micah, please don’t be a hater.

[@booswanger3801]

Always amazing content! Love the mix of food and local sights! Keep up the good work Mark! I’m a fan for sure! 👍

[@DineNastyLakers]

I think having Joel on board in some segments is good because it seems like some people enjoy him. I watch the videos to hear Mark's remarks and comments and like watching the different types of food around the world. Gives me inspiration to travel, because I travel for food as well. Music and food really bring people together, keep up the amazing work Mark.

[@kelleyabitbol6156]

Such unique foods! I am continually amazed at how many different foods there really are out there in this great small world. 😀 Thank you so much for sharing.

[@NovaSkye_0404]

I think Joel is adorable... I think I heard speaking Laotian or Thai or something, it's freaking adorable. I think his addition to the group is awesome, he us as animated as Mark. They make a good team. Keep up the great vidz.

[@johntu5282]

Joy Thao-farmer i

[@VillageFoodLife]

Awesome Foods of Laos. All food looks yummy. still watching at 13:08 I really love your all food videos. thanks for showing us worldwide foods.

[@cher128bx]

I dont know what some of these commenters are complaining about but Joel was a welcome addition to this group of videos. I loved his responses to every dish. Does he live in the area and does he give food tours specifically, to the places you visited as he appears very knowledgeable. If he doesn't, he should. He'd be a great guide.

[@sassypolkadots6446]

Cheryl S. 👍🏽

[@Kaypee12065]

Agree!! I like him!

[@gigisong81]

i like Joel too. friends tend to be alike in reactions when they are close so i don't know wtf everyone is bitching about.

[@Leonaza7]

Micah - “PAPA” 😂😂 I love this kid.

[@aman7697]

Leonaza7 u are handsome

[@sanpablo4668]

I watched that kid grow since he was in his father's ball.. Feelsgoodman

[@andreavral1131]

Why??

[@NetiNeti-gm5bz]

Sunny Ansari when you judge others you become more judgemental about yourself ✌️

[@nujauh445]

Contrary to many of the comments, I enjoy seeing Joel in your video. He seems like the perfect sidekick to you. That is what one's face should look like when food is soul-satiating good and you can fully appreciate it.

[@nigel8499]

Best KZbinr by a Country mile!. 2M subs soon.

[@loveanaiddeocampo8972]

Coz he is so good... Love love.. esp micah

[@hafizizlan3353]

N,

[@thecleankitchen7898]

You guys make me smile and feel happy, even when you are eating something yucky. Laos looks so beautiful. Love all the veggies and herbs.

[@bettychen7693]

Mark, enjoyed having Joel with you on trip. He like to eat just like you.

[@msmysticstorytime]

lol i like how joel gets abruptly cut off when he actually says something "i can't even start to analyze that flavour " abruptly cuts off..

[@josefine9163]

Mystic Travel I noticed that too haha, I always have this little tiny suspicion that mark just doesn’t wanna truly include him in the video. I don’t think he means it in a mean way but that’s what it seems like because I’ve seen him cut him off in many many videos

[@kev4850]

Josefine well the audience loves him so much that’s why. Of course he’d be a little jealous

[@josefine9163]

Kev jealousy!!!!!

[@deepotgieter946]

Love Joel, he's such a gentle soul just like Mark. Both have similar personalities and the fact that he's fond of Ying and Mica. They make a beautiful pair in their love of food and people in their natural habitat. Loads of prosperity to your channel Joel.

[@lifeofdrei3045]

I thought Mark Wiens' reaction to a delicious food was the weirdest thing I've ever seen until I saw His another buddy in this episode lol😂

[@Talula-Darling]

They’re both adorable.

[@lillianlouie4284]

Joel was so taken in with the taste of the nam (fermented pork sausage) that he was speechless and just needed to do an arm tap with Mark to say, “Out of this world!”

[@khampasonginthisane8266]

You make my mouth water by just watching you eat, I am Lao and live in Canada for 40 years and missing those food very much

[@breezyrcee]

Many of us love ya Joel. Nice video, best food channel I know.

[@gailbender4802]

Mark, I was never a fan of foods with ANY type of pepper. Even black pepper was on my list of hated condiments. I viewed it all as just 'hot' and nothing else. Because of your videos, I've learned to LOVE foods with different types of peppers, and I realize that 'hot' isn't a flavor. Hot is a complement to several different flavors and can be used in so many different dishes! I now LOVE foods with pepper and am getting good (not expert) at gauging the type of pepper with the type of food! I've gone from eating NO pepper, to understanding and appreciating the subtle differences between types and even between specific types and the places they are grown! Thank you for helping me understand and appreciate something that I hadn't realized I was missing! Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing Micah continue in your footsteps if he chooses!

[@diana-alexandrai.5809]

Everything is wonderful and professional!

[@PangThaoCha321]

I just love when you're traveling with Joel. Love watching you two eat together. Lol.

[@ca0542]

Joel and Mark should have their own tv show! Perfect traveling duo!

[@zaxbyeth]

So happy to see a great look at my home country's food. This makes me really miss my mom's home cooked meals. That sausage is to die for!

[@duyhanoipho]

Luang Prabang, Laos! i love it, thank Mark Wiens

[@ssubramanian605]

Who is that guy with you Mark? Good to see he is enjoying the food and eating as much as you do. You have a good company to try all these food

[@larrysong953]

Sunrise heat not enough for Mark. He has get more from the chilli in the breakfast 😋👍👍👍

[@kelleyabitbol6156]

Bahahaa

[@anida54]

Always great to share your passion with love ones. Love it that you and your buddy Joel are travelling together. I adore both of your reactions to different dishes. Watching how you guys enjoy all the food makes me smile.

[@lupitamorales1978]

Mark I found a Lao restaurant close to me and I’m addicted to it now! Thank you 🙏. Would love to see more of Ying and Micah. Your buddy Joel should also have his own channel.

[@annaforenza9047]

yes I agree

[@MrsCowartsJourney]

Joel Bruner

[@LVo-mk4sr]

Each time I think I'm watching the best video, the next one is even better. How is it possible. I'm hooked.

[@xole9504]

I see coffee, I like. Laos looks like such a lovely place. I saw some photo's of the water caves a while back and always wanted to go there since.

[@yeshationgson4081]

this man deserves all the blessings! thanks for bringing us around the globe😊

[@CrazyFooder]

Good To See Sunrise.

[@broccolifan6971]

The morning beats in the background is awesome. Upbeat and sober climbing uphill passing the temple to see sunrise. I felt sense of discipline and excitement to start a day.

[@atheanicholls2199]

hi good afternoon Mark Ying and Micah, Micah I'm so excited hearing you talk, Micah saying papa papa is so touching and amazing, Mark and Ying you have the sweetest little boy ever, sending lots and lots of love your way Micah from all you're fans in subscribers land. till the next video have a wonderful Sunday all as a beautiful family. 👋 bye Micah. 🍴🍤🍗🍜🍝🍱🍣🍖🍕🍪🍵🍔🍟🍦🍛👍👍👍👍.

[@leasalvador9388]

Sabaidee Mark !!!! J’adore tes vidéos !!! Khop chaï der 🙏🏻🥰

[@sarahlane6254]

16:40 Joel trying to get in there with his fork lol, I love him.

[@bellamari4034]

Luang Prabang..... One of my favorite country in Southeast Asia. So peaceful and calming. People are very nice and friendly too!

[@taishanofficial9829]

I like Joel expressions. You look like Mark and it's okay to me😂 I think Joel is still learning how to develop his style. Just give him enough time. #loveyouguys!

[@BDFigMom]

Grateful to Mark for hunting down the coffee shops, because as jet lagged as most of us would be after hopping that many times zones, we're gonna need it!

[@hibalee8457]

The sun rise is beautiful wow masha allah

[@sassypolkadots6446]

Ur side kick Joel!👍🏽 A needed , good twist to your usual 👌🏽👏🏽 He’s a keeper

[@SIM-si5je]

Havent heared the word fermented more in my life before this episode

[@bustinga]

Travelling, experiencing diffrent culture, different culinary cuisines, wow that is Life worth living...Mark you have the best job in the world. keeping uploading

[@OKletsgetitPodcast]

They both did the face dive. Lol. It’s not good until the face dive

[@JoyJoy-oc7su]

WAVYSEASONS lmfao the face dive 😂

[@TheSoughtAfter1]

Finally we found a name for Mark’s expression! The Face Dive 😋

[@gamingskyblue2656]

Your such a happy person..this is why i keep coming back to your channel

[@YourTechGuide.]

*I miss your 4K videos. Pls bring it back, its not the same watching your videos on BIG screen.*

[@suryashekhardas6299]

right!

[@mehmetguner5729]

This guy is THE BEST... been subscribed for a long time and I've watched EVERY video he's made. 👍🏼

[@alwaystellthetruth9612]

I wonder if you and your friend have the same reaction when you're eating off cam or alone...

[@rickywilliams934]

This video gives me life! Mark's commentary, the footage editing, and content are "everything"!🙏👍👏✔️

[@randihenderson7750]

I love ur friends reactions...he looks so confused why is it so good lol

[@bobfryfish]

lol

[@shaanybee4647]

is it me or does Joel mimic Mark's love moves when eating?

[@kirbyd]

he stinks.

[@sarahko1986]

My husband is the first ever Lao person I’ve ever met and when I first tried his food I thought it was gross but now, I love it. Mostly. Lol. You have to eat it a couple times to get use to the tastes. 😍

[@gloptum]

1.7mil subscribers! I've been enjoying your channel for so long now Mark and thank you for reaquainting me with the foods that I love. Hop to make it back to your region some time soon

[@NoBody-zg4xk]

Joe is always there leeching free food off Mark. 😂😂😂👈. It's like he's trying to steal Mark's thunder🔥

[@dreama2283]

When Joel loves something, it looks like someone gave him a puppy for Christmas. Just PURE joy!

[@Caja2020]

Mark, I hope these awful comments on Joel won't stop you from enjoying his companion. If you like doing videos with him then bring it on. Having a friend that shares the same passion as yours is hard to find.

[@Shalomai7646]

I watch you every time I’m eating 😂

[@productivindoid9069]

Same here😂 somehow it enhances the flavour of my mediocre food

[@dennissvy3175]

Sameee hahahaha

[@saubcag1]

Izy Soliman I

[@gideonthegreat6313]

Hahaha... That's exactly spot on!

[@parinadas6730]

Same here hahaha

[@23valleyroad]

I don't live in the sort of environment where I would ever be able to visit any of the places you do Mark but thank you for a glimpse of the utterly amazing places and food of the world....I love what you do and please keep going for ever xxx

[@priscilla_rai]

Joel has a nice speaking voice

[@sliturarse]

Joel needs to have his own video, no need to interrupt Marks video. That would be best.

[@sheenashahaniarabani6595]

I want to go there 😍

[@ZinaKobi]

I watch all your videos, love the way you describe your food , full of passion and appreciation of different culture, greetings from Papua New Guinea.

[@riadolabaille4621]

I love Joel. he always smiles when he eats the food and I love his and Marks reaction to trying new flavors.

[@kirbyd]

I hate how he just acts and sounds like mark.

[@leenrovan1225]

The place is peaceful and people are nice + the food is awesome! Thanks for giving us the best vids mark👍 Hey joel! Youre a great addition to the team! Its nice to see again😊

[@hemanthvenkatesh4778]

Absolutely love you mark! I personally think though that Joel is a little bit extra and needs to cool his 'overdone' reactions. Seems like he's just copying you!

[@geixiong5749]

Hey guys, that's my m other land you're at there. I have been in the States for so long but my heart never left. You are making me almost drewling just to remember the foods there . Go to a place phoun sa van . I'm from the Northern part but I reside in Vientiane for 6 years before my departure to the States...I was 9 years old when I left Laos. Thanks for sharing the memories.

[@vbryxo]

Your friend is so overly dramatic.🤣 I’m glad you stopped showing him towards the end! Lol.

[@roberttom4823]

Haha, Mark.. When you said it taste like lau lau, bet a lot of your fans had no idea what you were talking about. Gotta be from Hawaii to catch that!! It’s your local roots that identified that taste. Keep up the good work, brother! Aloha.

[@arthurfrancisco7558]

Bring Joel BACK, forget all these haters talking bad about him. I actually like him being there because my friends would disagree to the ethnic food I would like to try. Joel is definitely a smoking buddy that you would enjoy eating munchies.

[@yvonnelui6165]

As I was watching, one thought: I wish I can travel with you and Ying! Laos foods seemed to be a blend of Thai and Vietnamese. So delicious and fresh!

[@bounna1557]

No. It isn't a blend of either cuisine .Lao cuisine is its own cuisine.

[@yervue5742]

Love this video. Watched it many times. Was in Luang Prabang a month ago and we stay at they exact hotel. Friendly staff and great amenities. Hike the mount Phousi to catch the beautiful sunset, was gorgeous. Thank you Mark for all your inspiring videos.

[@HeyitsUnotMe]

Amazing food and tour!! You and Joel have so much fun eating! Nice!

[@tetei20]

I think I have watch almost all your vedio....... And make my mouth so watery...... I wish to eat them too..... U r so lucky u can travel around and eat different kind of food..... I really love your vedio.... Whenever am upset and boring I watch your vedio it cheer me up....never stop making your vedio......

[@akanshapriyadarshini1224]

Heyyy Mark, how is Micah? Hope you guys are doing amazing. Would love to see more of lovely Ying in your videos. Love watching your videos. Keep uploading. Thanks you so much for uploading such amazing content. All the best

[@sassypolkadots6446]

Akansha Priyadarshini She has her own channel

[@brillianttec3504]

You and your friend Joel can eat and not gain weight. It's just amazing that you guys can eat all the time.

[@johananav218]

tell joel to cool his jets, youre the guy that makes the noises and the faces

[@BrutalBa5sMixedBag]

I LOVE JOEL, HE'S AWESOME!! Don't listen to the comments, it seems like most of them are bitching about Joel. They're just jealous. Your content is amazing, as always, Mark. Fan-friggin-tastic. Joel seems like a great guy, I don't understand why he's getting so much hate in the comments. Can't wait for the next episode, keep up the delicious work you lucky buggers

[@EG-kk8qd]

Hey joel do a channel on the various drinks in each place you guys visit. Im sure people are interested

[@johntu5282]

Ethnic guy Pyro i

[@thailieu9391]

Just started watching Mark this year and I'm hooked. I love the mix of food and travel 😆

[@abyssiniaabdulbasir9944]

Loving you and Joel as a team up....REMEMBER MARK WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED EVERYONE MADE FUN OF YOUR FACES ALSO AND LOOK AT YOU NOW....you never changed though and Joel compliments you very well now 1 million subs later...you know exactly what your channel needs and it keeps us coming back...great work keep it up and stay focused on the positive. you too Joel.

[@Despite37]

I feel like Joel needs to calm down and not freak out on every single bite.

[@Despite37]

I'm all for that! just throw some normal bites in there bro. It was getting weird to me.

[@User-vz4xm]

Mark as well, so fake.

[@ajaynair7111]

True he does over do it

[@FjHenderson]

I recently fell into your channel and I fell in love with your food destinations. I haven't posted anything because a lot are old videos. But the beginning of the video with the sun rise was spectacular. Keep on keeping on my friend.

[@sassypolkadots6446]

The drums drum 🥁 rolls 👍🏽

[@annaforenza9047]

Mark you spend too much time with your friend Joe and not enough with your wife and child,I watgh another food networw and husband and wife and child always togetherit is a blessing to watch, it does not look right you always with a man ! be blessed you and your family

[@sojansetly6810]

Does Joel have a KZbin channel?

[@frenzycon]

Joel Bruner

[@carolinal2007]

I can’t believe there are Joel haters!!!!! He’s awesome I love when he gets camera time too and little Micah of course and MING!! I love all you guys and I can’t watch your videos enough! I can always tell if it’s an old video by how old Micah looks LOL please go to Ecuador or Colombia Mark! The food is incredible