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Chiang Mai Dining and Nightlife

What to Eat and Where to Eat in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai dining is one of the major attractions to this unique and fascinating city. The distinct taste of northern Thai cuisine draws heavily on influences from Burma and China resulting in many fantastic flavours sure to satisfy the most refined palate.

Some of the best food around can be found right on the street from one of the innumerable stalls and carts that the Thai people are so enamoured of. Once you’ve eaten your fill you can head out to one of the many bars and clubs of Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai pubs are populated by a mix of travellers, university students, businessmen and expats that makes for a wonderfully mixed scene.

 
Thai Cuisine

Thai Cuisine

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...).

 
Northern Cuisine

Northern Cuisine

The cuisine of Thailand varies greatly from region to region. Most of the better known Thai foods come from the central plains, the area that surrounds Bangkok. As with its art, language and 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. (Read More...).

 
Street Food

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...).

 
Restaurant Mini Guide

Restaurant Mini 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...)

 
Bars, Cabarets and Discos

Bars, Cabarets and Discos

One of the best features of Chiang Mai is its diversity and the nightlife bears this idea out. Whether your idea of a good time is a classy bar with a nice view and live music or thumping beats, flashing lights and a packed dance floor, you’ll be able to find it in Chiang Mai. There are tiny corner bars perfect for a quiet drink and a chat, Rasta bars, great live music, high-energy nightclubs and bars. (Read more...)

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