Chiang Mai Restaurants & Dining

Where and What to Eat in Chiang Mai

It is not only for its rich history and strong sense of cultural identity that Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second city; the restaurant scene would certainly give Bangkok a run for its money. With over 25 vegetarian restaurants and an abundance of European, Thai, Asian and Middle Eastern eateries sprinkled around the city, you won’t lack for variety.

Offering a profusion of styles and flavours to eat and settings in which you can eat them, it really is like a global food fare. The Night Bazaar area has a selection of cuisine as vast as the products on sale there and more importantly it’s incredibly reasonably priced while not compromising on the quality or taste. Around the old and new city you can experience everything from 30 baht noodles on the street to haute-cuisine dining, variety is certainly at the core of Chiang Mai dining.

Top 10 Chiang Mai Food

Like its art, language and cultural heritage, Chiang Mai food is distinct from its cousins to the south and east. A much more pronounced influence from Burma and China is evident in northern cuisine, resulting in milder curries and the heavier use of ginger and turmeric. Read More...

Top 10 Chiang Mai Restaurants

Chiang Mai’s dining scene is an eclectic blend of traditional northern Thai cuisine, regional Thai flavours and a wide range of multi-cultural offerings. Read More...

Chiang Mai City Restaurants

Whether Mexican, French, Italian or Japanese food is your preference this area has just about every type of cuisine you could begin to imagine. Thai food can be found in abundance at both street food level and in air-conditioned upscale dining environments. Read More...

Night Bazaar Restaurants

For mid-spree snacking there are plenty of restaurants and bars in the vicinity where you can take a load off and review your purchases. Just off the main street you will find a delightful selection of Thai seafood and noodle restaurants, while Loi Khro Road just east of Chang Khlan Road (towards the river) has a number of international restaurants and pubs. Read More...

Riverside Restaurants

Dining by the Ping River is a definite must when in Chiang Mai. Here, you will find some of the best value Thai food in the area, combined with stunning views and variations of live music from jazz to rock to funky soul. Read More...

Restaurant Guide

Take a look around you in Thailand and you will notice that Thais are eating almost constantly. Who can blame them when such delicious food can be found on every corner? Thai food is definitely part of Thailand's appeal and visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to cuisine. Chiang Mai restaurants run the gamut from no-frills, mom-and-pop joints to five star gourmet establishments. Read More...

Street Food

One of the most enduring memories of Thailand is seeing the bustling street side stands where food is served up for less than the price of a cup of coffee. Street food is a charming aspect of life in Thailand and trying it out is a cultural and culinary delight. Everywhere you go you'll see the street vendors, preparing and serving a cornucopia of dishes from their simple carts. Read More...

Thai Food in Chiang Mai

Unique, memorable and highly enjoyable, Thai food is very much a reflection of Thailand itself. Thai food is an expression of the values of Thai culture: tradition, family and enjoyment. The intricate flavours of Thai food have become rightly popular around the world and the chance to sample this delectable cuisine is one of the main draws for many visitors to the Kingdom. Read More...