Fusion Larb (Thai Spicy Pork Salad) with Bacon by Larb Lauren, Bangkok, Thailand

Signature Larb Lauren (Meat Salad with Bacon)

by Larb Lauren, Bangkok, Thailand

Only opened for less than a month, Larb Lauren is a brand-new Issan (Northeastern Thai) fusion restaurant located in Bangkok, Thailand's northern Chaengwattana neighborhood. 

If you find yourself at the Bangkok Government Complex or need to extend your visa at the IT Square Immigration Department, this is an excellent spot for a delicious lunch. Conveniently located just a few minutes from one of Bangkok's new MRT Pink Line Monorail stations, Larb Lauren offers traditional Issan dishes with a unique twist.

signature "Larb Lauren" - spicy minced pork salad with thick-cut bacon

The restaurant has a great menu filled with tons of classic Issan dishes, but of course I had to order the shop's signature Larb Lauren, the namesake of the restaurant itself. The renowned Larb Lauren (220 baht) starts with a plate of larb moo, a traditional northeastern Thai dish made from juicy minced pork and pork liver mixed with fresh herbs (notably mint), lime juice, fermented fish sauce, and toasted ground rice, the secret ingredient that supplies larb its iconic toasty flavor and unique texture.

Larb has a strong balance of savory, tangy, and spicy flavors, and it's one of my favorite Issan dishes. 

Issan-fusion food in Bangkok, Thailand at Larb Lauren

The signature Larb Lauren is served with larb, pork liver, and a side of fresh herbs. What really sets it apart, though, is the huge slice of thick-cut fatty bacon glazed with a special fish sauce called plara.

I really enjoyed the dish. While it was a little expensive for a plate of larb, I believe that it's worth the journey to Chaengwatthana for a special occasion. All of the flavors were excellent, and the portion size was huge. I left feeling full, happy, and satisfied.

larb with bacon and a side of chips at Larb Lauren, Bangkok, Thailand

Menu and Prices

Larb Lauren sells a number of Issan dishes, but I ordered their signature Larb Lauren, which comes with a big plate of pork larb served with a thick-cut piece of plara glazed bacon and a side of chips. The dish cost 220 baht, which is expensive for larb, but worth it considering Larb Lauren's quality and portion size.

Larb Lauren menu and prices, Bangkok, Thailand

Location

Larb Lauren is located at 7, คลองเกลือ, 35, Khlong Kluea, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi 11120. It's a short taxi ride from both the Chaengwatthana Government Complex and IT Square Mall (where tourists can renew their tourist visas).

The restaurant is just a short 6-8-minute walk away from MRT Mueang Thong Thani Station (Pink Line Monorail).

Larb Lauren - fusion Issan (Northeastern Thai) cuisine in Bangkok, Thailand