Small places. Easy to miss, worth discovering.
01
Northern Thai · Local Flavors
A small local kitchen along Siri Mangkalajarn, serving Northern Thai favorites in a simple, everyday setting.
Must Try
Northern Thai Larb · Sai Ua · Nam Prik
Price
฿100–200
Open
11:00–21:00
Best For
Local Food
Area
Nimman · Siri Mangkalajarn
02
Northern Thai · Quiet Local Kitchen
A small Northern Thai restaurant tucked away near Nimman, offering traditional flavors without the busy feel of the main streets.
Must Try
Northern Thai Curry · Sai Ua · Nam Prik
Price
฿100–300
Open
11:00–21:00
Best For
Local Food
Area
Nimman
03
Japanese · Charcoal Yakiniku
A casual Japanese yakiniku spot with charcoal-grilled meats and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Must Try
Yakiniku · Grilled Beef · Grilled Offal
Price
฿300–600
Best For
Yakiniku · Dinner
Area
Chiang Mai
04
Thai Breakfast · Local Charm
A small and welcoming place for breakfast and brunch, combining familiar Thai flavors with a calm Old City atmosphere.
Must Try
Thai Breakfast · Local Curry · Rice Dishes
Price
฿150–400
Open
08:00–16:00
Best For
Slow Breakfast
Area
Old City
05
Local Thai · Evening Flavors
A casual local restaurant on Prapokklao Road, serving Thai dishes in a relaxed setting away from the city's more tourist-focused dining spots.
Must Try
Thai Stir-fries · Spicy Salads · Local Dishes
Price
฿200–400
Open
16:00–23:00
Best For
Casual Dinner
Area
Old City
06
Breakfast & Brunch · Slow Morning
A cozy breakfast and brunch spot tucked along a quiet lane near the Old City, perfect for a slower start to the day.
Must Try
Breakfast Plates · Coffee · Brunch Specials
Price
฿200–400
Open
08:00–16:00
Best For
Slow Morning
Area
Old City · Samlan
07
Bistro · Art & Food
A relaxed bistro and gallery where food, design and local creativity come together in one intimate space.
Must Try
Thai Dishes · Bistro Plates · Drinks
Price
฿200–400
Open
09:30–22:30
Best For
Art & Food
Area
Old City
08
Local Thai · Everyday Chiang Mai
A small local-style kitchen near Tha Phae, offering simple Thai food and a more everyday side of Chiang Mai.
Must Try
Local Thai Dishes · Stir-fries · Rice Dishes
Price
฿100–300
Open
11:00–21:00
Best For
Local Experience
Area
Tha Phae · Old City
09
Vegan · Tiny Local Kitchen
A tiny independent vegan kitchen in Santitham, where a simple setting and thoughtful food make it feel more like a neighborhood find than a destination restaurant.
Must Try
Vegan Thai Dishes · Daily Specials · Coffee
Price
฿100–300
Open
11:00–20:00
Best For
Vegetarian
Area
Santitham
10
Isan Food · Spicy & Casual
A small Santitham favorite for bold Isan flavors, especially som tum and other spicy, casual dishes enjoyed by locals.
Must Try
Som Tum · Larb · Grilled Chicken
Price
฿100–250
Open
11:00–21:00
Best For
Spicy Food
Area
Santitham
11
Casual Food · Local Hangout
A relaxed neighborhood restaurant in Santitham, offering casual food in an easygoing setting away from the main tourist routes.
Must Try
Local Dishes · Small Plates · Drinks
Price
฿200–400
Open
10:30–22:00
Best For
Casual Dinner
Area
Santitham
12
Local Thai · Everyday Find
A simple local Thai restaurant with an unassuming atmosphere, offering an everyday taste of Chiang Mai away from the main tourist routes.
Must Try
Local Thai Dishes · Stir-fries · Rice Dishes
Price
฿100–300
Best For
Local Food · Everyday Chiang Mai
Area
Chiang Mai