Chiang MaiRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Chiang Mai: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Khao Soi Khun Yai

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:KHAO SOI GAI

Khao Soi Khun Yai feels like a small Chiang Mai kitchen built around heat, steam, and habit. Bowls move fast from the pot, with golden coconut curry, chicken, egg noodles, and crisp fried strands. The room is simple, busy, and focused on one thing done with care.

Must Try:Khao Soi Gai
02

Khao Soi Mae Sai

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:KHAO SOI GAI

Khao Soi Mae Sai feels direct, busy, and deeply local. Bowls arrive with golden coconut curry, springy egg noodles, crisp fried noodles, and tender chicken. The room is simple, but the aroma does the work.

Must Try:Khao Soi Gai
03

Kao Soy Nimman

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:KHAO SOI

Kao Soy Nimman feels bright, busy, and firmly rooted in Chiang Mai food culture. Bowls arrive with golden coconut curry, springy noodles, crisp toppings, and fresh lime. The room is casual, polished, and built around the steady rhythm of local appetite.

Must Try:Khao Soi
04

Huen Phen

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:KHAO SOI

Huen Phen feels like an old Chiang Mai home built around food. Dark wood rooms, Lanna antiques, and busy tables give it a lived in warmth. The air carries toasted chili, coconut curry, herbs, and simmered broths.

Must Try:Khao Soi
05

Tong Tem Toh

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:GAENG HANG LAY

Tong Tem Toh feels like Chiang Mai eating at full volume. The open air room is dark wood, fast tables, charcoal smoke, and plates landing hot. Herbs, chilli, sticky rice, and grilled fish carry the meal with direct Northern Thai force.

Must Try:Gaeng Hang Lay
06

SP Chicken

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CHARCOAL ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

Must Try:Charcoal Rotisserie Chicken
07

The House By Ginger

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CHIANG MAI PLATTER

The House By Ginger sits inside a restored colonial house in Chiang Mai. Rooms glow with patterned tiles, carved wood, and bold Thai textiles. The mood is polished but warm, with the rhythm of a family dining room.

Must Try:Chiang Mai Platter
08

Huen Muan Jai

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:SPICY GALANGAL DIP

Huen Muan Jai feels like a lived in Lanna home, with dark wood, leafy corners, and clay pots near the kitchen. The air carries roasted chilli, fresh herbs, and warm rice before the food reaches the table.

Must Try:Spicy Galangal Dip
09

Baan Landai

CUISINE:THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:PORK RIBS WITH RED WINE SAUCE

Baan Landai feels like a polished Chiang Mai dining room with family warmth. Wood tones, soft lighting, and careful service keep the mood calm. The kitchen leans into Northern Thai flavors, fresh herbs, shrimp, crab, and tamarind.

Must Try:Pork Ribs with Red Wine Sauce
10

Khao Soi Lung Prakit

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN KHAO SOI

Must Try:Chicken Khao Soi
11

Aroon Rai

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN KHAO SOI

Must Try:Chicken Khao Soi
12

Kiti Panit

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:KHAO SOI GAI

Must Try:Khao Soi Gai
13

Ginger Farm Kitchen

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:GRILLED ORGANIC AUBERGINE SALAD

Ginger Farm Kitchen feels like a calm Chiang Mai farmhouse brought into the city. Wooden tables, woven textures, and baskets of produce set a warm northern Thai mood. The room smells of herbs, grilled chicken, coconut, and fresh greens from nearby farms.

Must Try:Grilled Organic Aubergine Salad
14

Dash Teak House

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:KHAO SOI

Dash Teak House sits inside a warm Lanna teak home in Chiang Mai. Dark timber, open balconies, and soft lantern light give the room quiet depth. The mood is polished but relaxed, with the kitchen scenting the air.

Must Try:Khao Soi
15

The Riverside Bar And Restaurant

CUISINE:THAI
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:RIVER PRAWNS

Must Try:River Prawns
16

The Good View Bar And Restaurant

CUISINE:THAI
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:GRILLED RIVER PRAWNS

Must Try:Grilled River Prawns
17

Blackitch Artisan Kitchen

CUISINE:THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SEASONAL FERMENTATION TASTING MENU

Blackitch Artisan Kitchen feels more like a private studio than a restaurant. The small Chiang Mai room is calm, dark, and close to the kitchen. You watch the team work with fire, ferments, local herbs, and seasonal produce.

Must Try:Seasonal Fermentation Tasting Menu
18

Meena Rice Based Cuisine

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:FIVE COLOR RICE SET

Must Try:Five Color Rice Set
19

Khao Soi Mae Manee

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN KHAO SOI

Must Try:Chicken Khao Soi
20

Han Teung

CUISINE:NORTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:NAM PHRIK NOOM

Must Try:Nam Phrik Noom