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Lao Botao BBQ is easy to find, just downstairs from the Beian Kangcheng community in Jiangbei, Jinghong City. The key is that the food is delicious and there is a bar next to it.

This BBQ is cheap and delicious, we love going there.

Xishuangbanna 3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide || Off-season travel is simply amazing! No need to queue or squeeze into crowds, prices are very affordable, a truly relaxing vacation! ✔️ 🏨【Accommodation】 📍All Seasons Hotel (Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Branch) A super convenient hotel! Located near the Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market, within walking distance. They also offer free airport shuttle service (about a 20-minute drive from the hotel to the airport). There's currently road construction, so you'll have to take a detour, but it's not a big deal. 🍽️【Food】 1️⃣Chonburi 👉Average price: 80+ RMB The queue of 140 tables is no joke 😱 But the food is absolutely delicious! Two of us ordered 6 dishes, and every single one was great. The service was also excellent! I recommend queuing up at 11 am! 2️⃣MaMaLao Lao Grilled Meat Sticky Rice 👉Location: No. 21 Xuanwei Avenue A cheap and generous breakfast spot! By 11:30 am, there wasn't much food left. The iced coffee, priced at 2 yuan a cup, is fragrant and delicious, and the rice noodles with soy sauce are just right for my taste! 3️⃣ Man Thai Restaurant: The Pao Lu Da is absolutely amazing! The porcini mushroom fried rice is spicy and delicious, a Sichuanese delight! 🌶️ 4️⃣ Jinghong Lao Botao BBQ 📍Located in the BBQ hotspot of Mange Village 5️⃣ You can eat your fill for 50 yuan per person! Be careful when using navigation, as there might be some knock-off shops; check the shop names carefully. I recommend pairing it with an ice-cold beer to cut through the richness! 🎡【Fun】 1️⃣ Starlight Night Market 🌆Best viewing time: 8:00 PM. The sunset and evening glow are stunning! Just stroll around and take photos; the travel photography and food are very reasonably priced for tourists. 2️⃣ Manting Park 📍No. 35 Manting Road, Jinghong City 👑Dai King's Royal Garden! Elephant show and photoshoots are both possible! Small shops outside offer 99 RMB packages including makeup and styling; the photos have a great online vibe and a high success rate! 🤳 3️⃣ Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden 🚌 We recommend buying a bus ticket (19.5 RMB/person). A taxi will cost 150 RMB. A must-visit in the West District! Definitely buy the sightseeing bus ticket—the tropical rainforest feel is amazing, and the variety of rare plants is eye-opening! 🌵 4️⃣ Naga Thai Massage 💆‍♀️ The environment is fantastic! They let you fill out your preferences before the massage, and the pressure is just right. After the massage, you're served peach gum and pastries—a truly relaxing experience! 😌 #XishuangbannaTourism #GaozhuangXishuangjing #StarlightNightMarket #MantingPark #ChineseAcademyofSciencesBotanicalGarden

Stop sighing at the long lines at internet-famous barbecue restaurants! As a "wild native" who visits Banna three times a year, I can say: the truly enchanting Dai barbecue is hidden in the alleys where even locals on their e-scooters fight for a seat. The grilled fish wrapped in the fragrant lemongrass and the roasted chicken drenched in sour and spicy dipping sauce are the ultimate reasons for countless people to return again and again. 1. Unlocking Dai BBQ: 3 Soulful Secrets to Not Getting It Wrong Not all skewers are worthy of being called "Dai-style." You must understand these core principles, otherwise it's easy to make mistakes. 1. Seasoning: Sour and spicy are the base, spices are the soul Dai barbecue never uses heavy salt or spicy ingredients to mask the original flavors; its essence lies in its complex aromas. A basic base of chili peppers and sour bamboo shoots, topped with toasted lemongrass, cilantro, and basil leaves, and finished with a drizzle of soul lemon juice—the dish is so refreshingly sour, pungent, and fragrant that you'll want to lick your fingers three times after eating it. 2. Ingredients: Freshness First, Unconventional Methods Locals choose barbecue stalls based on the freshness of the ingredients. River fish must be freshly killed, vegetables must be dripping with dew, and even the pork must be freshly caught pork tenderloin. Even more remarkable is the preparation: fish is grilled wrapped in lemongrass, enoki mushrooms are grilled in banana leaves, and pork belly is served with sour mango slices. Every bite is a fusion of ingredients and spices. 3. Dipping Sauce: The Dipping Sauce Determines Your Dip Dai barbecue comes in two flavors: dry and wet, a true taste switch. The dry dipping sauce is a golden blend of crushed peanuts, chili powder, and salt, delivering a heady aroma. The wet dipping sauce, a spicy and sour blend of lemon juice, chili peppers, and fish sauce, is both refreshing and appetizing. Savvy gourmets will mix the two, doubling the experience. II. Locals' Secret Hideout: 4 Alleyway BBQ Stalls Where You Can't Miss a Thing Most internet-famous restaurants are "over-renovated." The real treasures lie in these unassuming corners, even navigation can't always pinpoint them. 1. Manfeilong Village Yuying BBQ (A "Home Kitchen" Where Locals Gather) Tucked away in an old courtyard in Manfeilong Village, it has no sign and relies entirely on word of mouth from regulars. The must-try is the grilled lemongrass fish, stuffed with scallions and lemongrass, grilled to a crispy crust and melt-in-your-mouth meat. Dipped in the sour bamboo shoots dipping sauce, it's incredibly delicious. Also, try the grilled three-strand pork belly, featuring a delicate, juicy texture. Served with raw cucumber slices, it's not at all greasy. ⚠️ Tip: The stall opens at 5 PM, so it's recommended to call ahead to reserve a spot, otherwise you'll be stuck waiting outside. 2. Yanwenjiao BBQ at Gaozhuang Backdoor (A "Scam-Free" Choice Next to the Night Market) This is a 10-minute walk from Gaozhuang Night Market, but it's 10 times more authentic than the barbecue at the night market. Their steamed enoki mushrooms are a specialty. They're wrapped in banana leaves, filled with minced meat, and chili peppers, and the aroma explodes the moment you tear open the leaves. The broth is enough to soak up two bowls of rice. They also offer roasted chicken tendons, cooked until tender and then roasted, making them easy to chew even for those with weak teeth. 3. Lao Botao BBQ in Jiangbei (A "Stalwart" of Traditional Dai Flavor) The owner is an authentic Dai man who has been grilling for 30 years, and the flavor remains unchanged. I recommend the roasted beef with sour bamboo shoots. The pungent aroma of the sour bamboo shoots blends perfectly with the tenderness of the beef, making it even more delicious the more you chew it. Their grilled eggplant is also unique. Split open and topped with minced garlic and cilantro, then drizzled with sesame oil and grilled, it's soft and flavorful, even more sought-after than meat. 4. Mandou Village Yila BBQ (The Hidden "Vegetable King") Many people only eat meat when eating Dai cuisine, but the vegetables are the real surprise. This place's grilled baby corn is a local variety, plump and roasted to a succulent, sweet, and juicy perfection. The grilled water spinach is sprinkled with basil, refreshing and refreshing. And the grilled water chestnuts are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a unique fragrance that you'll never forget. 3. Ordering Guide: Don't Miss These "Hidden Menus" Savvy barbecuers never order just skewers at a barbecue stall; these specialty dishes are the real deal. - Must-try dishes: Lemongrass-grilled fish (the touchstone of a barbecue stall), Dai-style grilled chicken (crispy skin, tender meat), and Bao Shao brain flower (no fishy smell at all, melts in your mouth). - Vegetarian Kings: Braised Enoki Mushrooms, Roasted Baby Corn, Roasted Water Chew, and Water Spinach with Dipping Sauce. - Favorites: Pao Lu Da (coconut milk, flatbread, and tapioca pearls, sweet but not greasy), Lemonade (with lemongrass, refreshing and thirst-quenching), Sour Mango with Chili Noodles (sour and spicy, appetizing, instantly refreshing). IV. Pitfalls: Avoid These "Traps" 1. Beware of "Exorbitant Barbecue Prices": Most of the barbecue stalls at the entrance of Gaozhuang Night Market cater to tourists, with inflated prices and average taste. Try to stay in the alleys. 2. Ask for prices before ordering: Some seafood and river fish stalls don't clearly display prices, so be sure to ask for the price before ordering to avoid being ripped off. 3. Don't trust "influencer recommendations": Many restaurants recommended by influencers are just marketing products. It's better to ask the B&B owner or taxi driver; their recommendations are often more reliable. 4. Order in moderation to avoid wasting: Dai-style barbecue portions are large and mostly meat-based, so it's recommended to order smaller portions frequently to avoid wasting food. The charm of Xishuangbanna lies not only in its scenic spots but also in the vibrant atmosphere hidden within its alleyways. As night falls, sitting under a bamboo shed, listening to Dai folk songs, nibbling on skewers and sipping lemonade, you'll understand why some say "Banna's late-night snacks are worth a special trip." #DinnerNightSnackFood #BBQ #XishuangbannaTravelGuide #XishuangbannaFood

The driver recommended Lao Botao Dai-flavored BBQ in Gaozhuang, Banna. As expected, there were a lot of people. As expected, the best thing was the big piece of pork belly, which was roasted crispy on the outside and relatively dry and fragrant. It was served with spicy bread in the lettuce. It was very good. The other barbecue dishes were very average, and the Lao beer was OK. A large string of vegetables and pork belly is very popular here, and the other small strings are quite normal. I had a meal for 60 yuan per person, and I haven't finished it yet. #古倒吃# Lao Botao Dai-flavored BBQ #BBQ