What Or lam is
Aubergine and mushroom stew with herbs.
Or lam is listed as a dish in the Laos guide, where the index tags it mild and vegetarian. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Or lam
Or lam is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Laos. Markets and casual counters are the best value; the sit-down restaurant version is usually larger and more expensive.
The Laos guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Or lam sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 7 food entries we track for Laos, 5 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Tam mak hoong, Sticky rice, Or lam |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Laap, Khao soi |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Or lam is one of 5 dish entries and 5 budget items; 1 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Laos items that make most sense alongside Or lam, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Laos items share the most tags with Or lam, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Or lam: common questions
What is Or lam?
Aubergine and mushroom stew with herbs. It is listed in the TasteBridge Laos guide as a dish.
How much does Or lam cost in Laos?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Or lam vegetarian?
Or lam is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Or lam?
Our index lists it across Laos, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Laos. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.