THE NAMKHAN
Wooden deck terrace with lounge seating and white-cloth dining tables surrounded by tropical forest at dusk, ambient lighting creates warm glow
A candlelit outdoor dining table on a wooden deck surrounded by dense green foliage at night.Couple toasting white wine glasses over fine dining plates at The Namkhan restaurant in Luang Prabang, with blue glassware and candlelight.

Table for dinner at Roots near Luang Prabang

Reserve a table at Roots, our farm-to-table restaurant on a terrace above the Khan River, and choose your dinner when you sit down.

  • Duration · 2 h
  • Start times · 18:00 (ends about 20:00) · 18:30 (ends about 20:30) · 19:00 (ends about 21:00) · 19:30 (ends about 21:30) · 20:00 (ends about 22:00) · 20:30 (ends about 22:30) · 21:00 (ends about 23:00)
  • Children · Children are very welcome. The resort is large — please keep your children in sight at all times.
  • Group size · up to 12 guests per booking · 20 places per start time

How it runs

Choose a seating: 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30 or 21:00
Check in at reception; the team walks you to your table at Roots
Choose from the menu and order at the table
Enjoy dinner on the terrace above the Khan River
Pay at the restaurant at the end of your meal
Roots cooks with produce from The Namkhan's own organic farm and serves it on a terrace above the Khan River. For dinner in Luang Prabang, residents and visitors simply reserve a table here; there is nothing to pay in advance. If you are comparing Luang Prabang restaurants, Roots is the farm-to-table choice on a terrace above the Khan River. You choose from the menu at the table, order with our team and pay at the restaurant at the end of the evening. Seatings run every evening from 18:00 to 21:00, so you can come straight from the pool or the spa, or out from town on the free shuttle.

Good to know

Where we meetCheck in at reception when you arrive; the team will take you to your table at Roots.
What to bring & wearYour reservation number. Everything else is ready for you.
Dress codePlease no bare feet or swimwear in the gardens and restaurant — bathrobes are provided.
Age, fitness & accessA booking can include up to 12 guests. Please book at least 2 hours before your seating.
Food & dietaryFarm-to-table dishes from the Roots menu, cooked with produce from the resort's own organic farm. Please tell us about allergies or dietary needs when you book or at the table.
Not includedFood and drinks — you order from the menu at the table and pay at the restaurant. · Transport to and from the resort. A free shuttle runs from Luang Prabang city centre (message us on WhatsApp for times and pick-up points), or add a private pickup when you book (Luang Prabang and nearby, up to 20 km).
PaymentOnce we confirm your time, our reservations team sends a BCEL payment link for the full amount. Pay it within 12 hours, at the latest 2 hours before your visit, or the place is released.
CancellationFree cancellation until 24 hours before.
ConfirmationOur team confirms within 2 hours during opening hours, by WhatsApp and email.
Getting hereDon Keo Village, Luang Prabang, Laos · 8 km from the airport (about 15 min)Open in Google Maps ↗
More details
  • Roots is open 11:00–22:00.
  • Running late or want to change your day? Send us a WhatsApp.

Questions

What times can we sit down for dinner at Roots?

Seatings are available every evening at 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30 and 21:00.

How far in advance do we need to book?

Please book at least 2 hours before your chosen seating time.

Can we book for a larger group?

Yes, bookings are accepted for up to 12 guests.

How do we pay for dinner?

Nothing is paid when you book. You order from the menu at the table and pay at the restaurant.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your reservation.

How do I get to The Namkhan?

The resort is about 15 minutes from Luang Prabang town by tuk-tuk or taxi. There is also a free shuttle between the city centre and the resort; message us on WhatsApp for times and pick-up points.

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