Huen Phen
Northern Thai · Old City
Long-running Old City kitchen serving classic Lanna dishes.
฿150–400·Lunch
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Taste Chiang Mai
🍜Local Flavors
Authentic Northern Thai and local Chiang Mai flavors worth seeking out.
Huen Muan Jai
Northern Thai Platter · Lanna House
A traditional Lanna house and garden serving authentic Northern Thai food.
฿200–400·Lunch or early dinner
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Tong Tem Toh
Northern Thai · Nimman
Nimman's most popular Northern Thai table, relaxed and full of local dishes.
฿200–400·Late lunch
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Khao Soi Mae Sai
Khao Soi · Local Institution
A neighbourhood khao soi kitchen loved for its rich curry broth.
฿50–100·Morning
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Ekachan
Ethnic Thai Cuisine · Gaeng Rawaeng Nuea
Refined Northern Thai cooking where local ingredients tell the story.
฿400–1,000·Dinner
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Kuarung
Northern Thai Curry · Casual
A small, affordable kitchen serving comforting Thai dishes.
฿100–200·Dinner
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Euang Kam Sai Northern Thai Cuisine
Northern Thai · Home Style
Home-style Northern Thai plates cooked the way locals eat them.
฿100–300·Lunch
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Creative · Memorable · Worth the Journey
✨Something Special
Unique dining experiences that are worth planning a meal around.
Blackitch Artisan Kitchen
Chef's Table · Seasonal Tasting Menu
An intimate chef's table pairing local ingredients with modern technique.
฿2,000–2,500·Dinner · book ahead
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Kiti Panit
Heritage Thai · Tha Phae
Century-old shophouse turned elegant restaurant for classic Thai cooking.
฿500–1,200·Dinner
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Baan Landai Fine Thai Cuisine
Fine Thai · Garden Setting
Refined Thai plates served in a quiet garden villa setting.
฿500–1,500·Dinner
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Good Food · Beautiful Places
🌿Slow & Beautiful
Restaurants where the atmosphere is as memorable as the food.
137 Pillars House
Colonial Heritage · Hang Lay Nue
Elegant dining inside historic colonial surroundings, with refined Northern Thai cuisine.
฿1,000–2,500·Dinner
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Oxygen Dining Room
Riverside Dining · Lobster
A refined riverside room serving French, Thai and international cuisine.
฿1,000–3,500·Sunset dinner
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Simple · Delicious · Easy on the wallet
🥢Easy Eats
Relaxed local restaurants offering great food at approachable prices.
KaPaO
Thai Kaprao Stir-fried · Nimman
A modern take on Thailand's beloved kaprao, right in the heart of Nimman.
฿200–400·Lunch
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Kaprao Nueanuea Chang Moi
Beef Kaprao · Local Spot
A simple local shop specialising in flavourful holy basil stir-fried beef.
฿50–200·Lunch
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Ohkajhu Nim City
Farm to Table · Premium Steak
Farm-to-table favourite known for fresh organic vegetables and hearty plates.
฿200–1,200·Anytime
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Fresh Shrimp & Seafood Restaurant
Grilled River Prawns · Casual
A casual local seafood spot with fresh prawns at reasonable prices.
฿200–500·Dinner
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Khao Soi Prince
Beef Khao Soi · Michelin Listed
A local favourite for rich, aromatic khao soi. Worth the trip for noodle lovers.
฿60–120·Morning
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Mr. KAI Restaurant
Everyday Thai · Friendly Prices
Straightforward Thai cooking served quickly and cheaply.
฿80–250·Lunch
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Thai Food Resto
Classic Thai · Casual
Familiar Thai favourites in a relaxed, easy-going room.
฿80–250·Anytime
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Chada Vegetarian Restaurant
Vegetarian Thai · Plant Based
Meat-free versions of Thai classics at very gentle prices.
฿50–150·Lunch
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The House Kitchen
Home Cooking · Relaxed
A small kitchen cooking comforting Thai and Western plates.
฿150–350·Dinner
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It's Good Kitchen
Casual Thai · Neighbourhood
An unfussy neighbourhood kitchen locals return to often.
฿100–300·Lunch
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Desserts · Bakery · Little Treats
🍰Sweet Things
Sweet stops, pastries, bakeries and desserts worth saving room for.
Saruda Finest Pastry Espace
French Pastry · Orange Bliss
Elegant French-style pastry, crafted to look like a real orange.
฿200–300·Afternoon
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Forest Bake
Artisan Bakery · Carrot Cake
Artisanal pastries made with natural ingredients and homemade yeast.
฿100–200·Morning
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SOFUTO CREAM
Soufflé Pancake · Soft Serve
Japanese-style dessert spot known for fluffy pancakes and premium soft-serve.
฿100–250·Evening
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Penny's Sweet House
Homemade Cakes · Bingsu
A cosy homemade dessert house with a wide selection of cakes and bingsu.
฿100–250·Afternoon
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Our picks
The ones we always come back to
Blackitch Artisan Kitchen
Chef's Table · Seasonal Tasting Menu
An intimate chef's table pairing local ingredients with modern technique.
฿2,000–2,500·Dinner · book ahead
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Huen Muan Jai
Northern Thai Platter · Lanna House
A traditional Lanna house and garden serving authentic Northern Thai food.
฿200–400·Lunch or early dinner
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Oxygen Dining Room
Riverside Dining · Lobster
A refined riverside room serving French, Thai and international cuisine.
฿1,000–3,500·Sunset dinner
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Forest Bake
Artisan Bakery · Carrot Cake
Artisanal pastries made with natural ingredients and homemade yeast.
฿100–200·Morning
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KaPaO
Thai Kaprao Stir-fried · Nimman
A modern take on Thailand's beloved kaprao, right in the heart of Nimman.
฿200–400·Lunch
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Kiti Panit
Heritage Thai · Tha Phae
Century-old shophouse turned elegant restaurant for classic Thai cooking.
฿500–1,200·Dinner
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What to eat
Chiang Mai's must-try local foods
Khao Soi
Northern curry noodles with crisp noodles on top.
Sai Ua
Herb-packed Northern Thai sausage, grilled over charcoal.
Moo Ping
Juicy marinated pork skewers from morning markets.
Khao Kha Moo
Tender braised pork leg over rice with rich sauce.
Kanom Krok
Bite-sized coconut pancakes, crisp outside and creamy inside.
Nam Prik Noom
Smoky green chili dip served with vegetables.
Mango Sticky Rice
Ripe mango with coconut sticky rice — a must-try.
Coconut Ice Cream
Creamy coconut ice cream served in a fresh shell.