Guidebook for Chiang Mai
Food Scene
Some of our favourite places in Chiang Mai for delectable cuisine.
Som Tam Udon
2 Soi TantawanAuthentic food
Chiang Mai's Cowboy Hat Lady. Best of street food, In a city famous for it's culinery delights, Stands out amongst the crowd with the simplicity and the fame of patronage of the one and only the late Anthony Bourdain! Her shop's called "Feng Feifei pig foot rice" in Chinese circles b/c she dresses like the famous Chinese singer. Despite the somewhat off putting reference to pig foot, it's actually not made of pig food but the back leg (Ham) is used in this delicious recipe. Just don't forget to order special/large portions and extra eggs! 50-60 Baht per plate.
Open Every day from 5pm to midnight and beyond.
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Chang Phueak Pork Leg Rice
Chiang Mai's Cowboy Hat Lady. Best of street food, In a city famous for it's culinery delights, Stands out amongst the crowd with the simplicity and the fame of patronage of the one and only the late Anthony Bourdain! Her shop's called "Feng Feifei pig foot rice" in Chinese circles b/c she dresses like the famous Chinese singer. Despite the somewhat off putting reference to pig foot, it's actually not made of pig food but the back leg (Ham) is used in this delicious recipe. Just don't forget to order special/large portions and extra eggs! 50-60 Baht per plate.
Open Every day from 5pm to midnight and beyond.
Probably the most authentic Japanese food that can be had in Thailand. The Japanese owner travels to the south of Thailnad every week to buy fresh catch of the day. If you are not convinced just have a peak at the clientale of mainly Japanese diners. Be there early around 10 AM to have a chance at having Sushi before they get sold out! Very reasonable prices.
Japanese Restaurant SUN-TORI
248/16 Manee Nopparat RdProbably the most authentic Japanese food that can be had in Thailand. The Japanese owner travels to the south of Thailnad every week to buy fresh catch of the day. If you are not convinced just have a peak at the clientale of mainly Japanese diners. Be there early around 10 AM to have a chance at having Sushi before they get sold out! Very reasonable prices.
Probably the biggest daily evening food market in town (and anywhere in the Northan Thailand). Full of tasty, clean food, affordable and delicious. Open from 5pm until past midnight.
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Chang Phuak Gate Night Market - Food Stalls
248/70 Manee Nopparat RoadProbably the biggest daily evening food market in town (and anywhere in the Northan Thailand). Full of tasty, clean food, affordable and delicious. Open from 5pm until past midnight.
Lovely ambience, friendly owners. Seating in the garden as well as the colonial french styled restaurant. Well trained staff. Relaxing natural environment in the city (about 8 mins walk from the house). Good value for money. Try the delicious chocolate cake.
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Fern Forest Cafe
1 Singharat RdLovely ambience, friendly owners. Seating in the garden as well as the colonial french styled restaurant. Well trained staff. Relaxing natural environment in the city (about 8 mins walk from the house). Good value for money. Try the delicious chocolate cake.
Only a 5 minutes walk from the house, this is probably the best place in Chiang mai for authentic traditional Khao Soi (A speciality in Northern Thailand) a delectable selection of egg noodles in blend of coconut milk in a thick blended spicy sauce. Try the extra large portion available for only 10 bath more. Paired with the exotic Lotus Root juice.
Go there early before lunch time to get a seat.
Open from Monday to Saturday 10 AM - 2PM
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Khao Soi Khun Yai
Sri Poom RoadOnly a 5 minutes walk from the house, this is probably the best place in Chiang mai for authentic traditional Khao Soi (A speciality in Northern Thailand) a delectable selection of egg noodles in blend of coconut milk in a thick blended spicy sauce. Try the extra large portion available for only 10 bath more. Paired with the exotic Lotus Root juice.
Go there early before lunch time to get a seat.
Open from Monday to Saturday 10 AM - 2PM
Only a 5 minute walk from our house.
This hidden gem is one of our best recommendations for Authentic fusion food for Asian Thai and Persian food. This down to earth hole in the wall restaurent is frequented by the Thai TV and fashion stars from Bangkok. Just look at the wall of fame!
Friendly owner. Very affordable prices around 50-60 baht a portion, with complementary soup. Make sure to order the extra eggs or that extra portion of fried pork to treat yourself.
Open later until about 3 AM every day except Wednesdays (Closed)
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Only a 5 minute walk from our house.
This hidden gem is one of our best recommendations for Authentic fusion food for Asian Thai and Persian food. This down to earth hole in the wall restaurent is frequented by the Thai TV and fashion stars from Bangkok. Just look at the wall of fame!
Friendly owner. Very affordable prices around 50-60 baht a portion, with complementary soup. Make sure to order the extra eggs or that extra portion of fried pork to treat yourself.
Open later until about 3 AM every day except Wednesdays (Closed)
about 7-10 minutes walk from our house, Open 24 hours Every day. This is probably the most famous place for Jok (Thai rice soup with Pork/Seafood/etc). Try the delicious seafood version with an ice cold Naam Dok Anchan (Butterfly Pea Flower drink)
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Jok Sompet
3 Sri Poom Rdabout 7-10 minutes walk from our house, Open 24 hours Every day. This is probably the most famous place for Jok (Thai rice soup with Pork/Seafood/etc). Try the delicious seafood version with an ice cold Naam Dok Anchan (Butterfly Pea Flower drink)
A wide range of sea food, vegetarian food, Tofu etc at very affordable rates. Open from 5pm until midnight
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Chang Phuak Gate Night Market - Food Stalls
248/70 Manee Nopparat RoadA wide range of sea food, vegetarian food, Tofu etc at very affordable rates. Open from 5pm until midnight
Shopping
For all your essentials and beyond. The best Chiang Mai has to offer based on our first hand experience.
Great deals. Good brands. Great food at the basement. Especially the little know southern Thai reastaurant hidden away in a corner.
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Kad Suan Kaew
21 Huay Kaew RdGreat deals. Good brands. Great food at the basement. Especially the little know southern Thai reastaurant hidden away in a corner.
At the basement there is a fantastic food court with delicious food at very cheap prices. Also 4th floor is full of dining options from Thai to Japaneese food.
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MAYA
55 หมู่ที่ 5 Huay Kaew RoadAt the basement there is a fantastic food court with delicious food at very cheap prices. Also 4th floor is full of dining options from Thai to Japaneese food.
One Nimman
Good selection of shopping, food and entertainment, Free Salsa and dancing classes on Saturdays. Lots of fun activities.
Located at ตำบล สุเทพ, จ.เชียงใหม่, 50200
Known for Shopping Mall, Rainy Days, Late Nights, Peace & Quiet, Secret Spots, Live Music, Romance, Groups, Families, Budget Friendly, Breakfast & Brunch, Touristy
Good selection of shopping, food and entertainment, Free Salsa and dancing classes on Saturdays. Lots of fun activities.
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One Nimman
25 ซอย 1One Nimman
Good selection of shopping, food and entertainment, Free Salsa and dancing classes on Saturdays. Lots of fun activities.
Located at ตำบล สุเทพ, จ.เชียงใหม่, 50200
Known for Shopping Mall, Rainy Days, Late Nights, Peace & Quiet, Secret Spots, Live Music, Romance, Groups, Families, Budget Friendly, Breakfast & Brunch, Touristy
Good selection of shopping, food and entertainment, Free Salsa and dancing classes on Saturdays. Lots of fun activities.
For all your health, beauty, and pharmacy requirements. High quality products, at affordable prices (Especially the imported products). Lots of bargains to be had!
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Boots Pharmacy
410 Thapae RdFor all your health, beauty, and pharmacy requirements. High quality products, at affordable prices (Especially the imported products). Lots of bargains to be had!
Lots of Thai, western, Japanese food options at reasonable prices. They also offer home delivery. Staff speak English, and are helpful
The bakery inside the Tops has amazing freshly baked banana bread.
Large selection of fresh meat & fish including fresh salmon at the deli counter and packaged meats.
Household items, Toiletries, stationary. US, UK, German brands at a very reasonable price.
Salad bar has a great variety of fresh fruit, veg and cold cuts which they regularly top up.
Apply for the One Card for promotions and discounts at many tops and other stores.
Open 10AM–9:30PM
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Tops market CentralPlaza Kard Suan Kaew
21 Huay Kaew RdLots of Thai, western, Japanese food options at reasonable prices. They also offer home delivery. Staff speak English, and are helpful
The bakery inside the Tops has amazing freshly baked banana bread.
Large selection of fresh meat & fish including fresh salmon at the deli counter and packaged meats.
Household items, Toiletries, stationary. US, UK, German brands at a very reasonable price.
Salad bar has a great variety of fresh fruit, veg and cold cuts which they regularly top up.
Apply for the One Card for promotions and discounts at many tops and other stores.
Open 10AM–9:30PM
This is also known as the Siri Wattana market. One of the best places for fresh vegetables, fish, sea food, desserts and everything else. About a 5 minutes drive from our home. Large dining area next to the market that is open from 9 am until 12 noon.
Thanin Market Vegetarian
This is also known as the Siri Wattana market. One of the best places for fresh vegetables, fish, sea food, desserts and everything else. About a 5 minutes drive from our home. Large dining area next to the market that is open from 9 am until 12 noon.
Sightseeing
Wat Umong
The most famous Temple in Northern Thailand. Lovely views. You can hike up to the temple, or get a taxi from the city.
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Doi Suthep
The most famous Temple in Northern Thailand. Lovely views. You can hike up to the temple, or get a taxi from the city.
Once of the most scenic temples. about 5 minutes drive from our house.
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Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
103 Prapokkloa RdOnce of the most scenic temples. about 5 minutes drive from our house.
Essentials
The Thai version of the famous British grocery store, with a Thai flavor. Everything you need under one roof. Very competitive prices.
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Tesco Lotus Express
ถนน มูลเมือง ซอย 9The Thai version of the famous British grocery store, with a Thai flavor. Everything you need under one roof. Very competitive prices.
7-11
7/11 for all your essentials only 5 minutes walk from the house
Everything Else
Wakeup24 is one of the few coffee shops that is Open 24 hours. Delicious cakes, great coffee, one of the best places to chill out and work / user Internet
Wake Up
74 ถนน ซุปเปอร์ไฮเวย์ เชียงใหม่-ลำปางWakeup24 is one of the few coffee shops that is Open 24 hours. Delicious cakes, great coffee, one of the best places to chill out and work / user Internet
Entertainment & Activities
A well quipped gym, frequented by both the locals and expats. Reasonable prices, nice Sauna, steam room, showers, changing rooms, spin classes, the full range of Les mills activities (Body pump etc). Open until 9pm.
Fitness Thailand
29 Manee Nopparat RdA well quipped gym, frequented by both the locals and expats. Reasonable prices, nice Sauna, steam room, showers, changing rooms, spin classes, the full range of Les mills activities (Body pump etc). Open until 9pm.
Winter Fair / Festival
The Chiang Mai Red Cross and Winter Fair is one of the most fun annual festivals in Thailand with heaps of fun rides, activities, stalls and live music to enjoy.
The festival is held behind City Hall in Mae Rim and runs from the end of December to the first two weeks of January each year.
Winter Festival Chiang Mai
Winter Fair / Festival
The Chiang Mai Red Cross and Winter Fair is one of the most fun annual festivals in Thailand with heaps of fun rides, activities, stalls and live music to enjoy.
The festival is held behind City Hall in Mae Rim and runs from the end of December to the first two weeks of January each year.
Parks & Nature
Great for relaxing, jogging, chatting with the locals. Massages offered on the premises. Nice resaturant overlooking the lake. Jog around the lake for a good workout or visit for free Yoga (4pm) & Tai Chi. (4am)
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Park publiczny Buak Hard
Thanon ArakGreat for relaxing, jogging, chatting with the locals. Massages offered on the premises. Nice resaturant overlooking the lake. Jog around the lake for a good workout or visit for free Yoga (4pm) & Tai Chi. (4am)
Easy to get to the trail head, peaceful, quite. A nice way to explore the serene Doi Suthep mountain and get a workout at the same time.
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Szlak mnichów Wat Pha Lat
Easy to get to the trail head, peaceful, quite. A nice way to explore the serene Doi Suthep mountain and get a workout at the same time.
A lovely place to spend a day high up in the mountains of northern Chiang mai. Explore tea plantations, hike to the waterfall, enjoy the village atmosphere.
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Mae Kampong station
A lovely place to spend a day high up in the mountains of northern Chiang mai. Explore tea plantations, hike to the waterfall, enjoy the village atmosphere.
Lovely mountain views, cool weather. great for a short visit and coffee or tea while enjoying the spectacular views
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Mae Raem
Lovely mountain views, cool weather. great for a short visit and coffee or tea while enjoying the spectacular views