Feu

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Feu is a Lao beef noodle soup, believed to be a variation of the Vietnamese dish phở. It is made by pouring a boiling broth over rice noodles, thin slices of beef, and a variety of fresh local herbs and vegetables. This can include onions, garlic, cilantro, galanga, lemongrass, Thai basil, kaffir lime leaves, and mint. Feu is generally eaten as a breakfast dish but can be easily found at local street stands during the entire day. Some variations of feu are not served with noodles, but as a stew that is meant to be enjoyed with sticky rice, another local favorite.