Where to Eat in Chiang Mai
5 places to eat in Chiang Mai, spread across By the river, east of the old city, Faham road, north-east of the old city, and across town and Nimmanhaemin, west of the old city, plus a few elsewhere. These are picked for what they cook rather than how they look, so a counter with four stools sits alongside a dining room.
Between them they cover Nam prik noom with sticky rice, Sai ua, Sticky rice with the market's fruit and Khao soi, plus 3 more of the city's dishes — each listing tells you what that kitchen is actually known for, which is rarely the whole menu.
4 of them sit in the budget tier, so eating well here costs less than the guidebooks imply.
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By the river, east of the old city
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Faham road, north-east of the old city, and across town
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Nimmanhaemin, west of the old city
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Old city and the Wua Lai quarter
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Ratchadamnoen Road, in the monastery yards off the street
Not sure what to order? The Chiang Mai food guide starts from the dishes — what each one is, when to eat it, and which of these kitchens is known for it.
Questions
Chiang Mai — FAQ
Where should I eat in Chiang Mai?
5 places are listed here, across 5 areas. Each entry says what that kitchen is known for rather than reprinting its menu, so pick by the dish you want and the area you'll be in.
What should I order in Chiang Mai?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Chiang Mai food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.