Originally Posted by
gt_croz
Okay, Lao food gets a bit more complex than just rice and meat.
OP had mentioned an aversion to adventurous food, and when compared with neighboring countries, the cuisine is less adventurous IMO. It's certainly not a reason to avoid a city as awesome as LP.
I know you where attempting to allay OP's concerns, but I was hoping your post didn't go further than that.
There are lots of places along the Mekong catering to western style Lao/Thai food. Those who aren't adventurous can find what they need. There are some little gems otherwise, though I find the local food is much better in Vieng Chan (more commonly known as Vientiane).
I know it's touristy, but I really liked Tham Pak Ou (literally, cave at the mouth of the Ou River). You can either take a boat there or hire transpo for the day and also see Nam Dtok Kuang Si.