Vientiane has Khao Piak for breakfast. In Pakse, they have Khao Poon Nam Pa for breakfast. In the morning, visit a boat dock where long boats or small barges ferry people and merchants across the Mekong River bringing fresh vegetables to the market every day. There you’re sure to find at least one mobile stand where people are crowded around but not saying too much because they’re busy slurping their noodles.