Isan food is one of the famous Thai cuisines, not only among Isan people, but people living in the northern area also love it. Strong, hot, and spicy tastes constantly tempt us whenever we have a chance to eat. Today, we bring you a list of popular Isan restaurants in Chiangmai for you to try.

1. Solao Sirimangkalajarn

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And old som tum restaurant in the Nimman area on Sirimangkalajarn road. There are many types of som tum to choose from as you prefer, including other Isan dishes such as fried chicken wings with fish sauce, Thai spicy pork liver salad, sour and spicy soup, sun-dried pork, and grilled pork neck. This is one of the worth-trying som tum restaurants in Chiangmai.

2. Somtum Luang Prabang, Chiangmai

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If you think of a restaurant that serves papaya salad in long strips shape, many people may think of Somtum Luang Prabang, Chiangmai. You can experience an authentic taste of Laos here. The restaurant serves Luang Prabang-style dishes, including rare local dishes like Vientiane Somtum, Alam, salad with water pods, and Kai Phaen. Guarantee that you can't find this menu anywhere else.

3. Papaya salad with blue crab, Pa Pong Chet Yod

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A papaya salad restaurant at Chet Yod Intersection has guaranteed the taste by expanding another branch at an artificial grass football field at Chet Yod. The restaurant menus focus on various som tum menus, including other spicy salad menus. Other items are fried food that can match perfectly with the salad, such as fried chicken and fried sun-dried pork.

4. Ai Din Klin Krok

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A fusion Isan restaurant in Chiangmai has expanded many branches in Chiangmai city. The restaurant has a wide variety of traditional and Isan fusion menus. If you think about an Isan restaurant in the mall, Ai Din Kin Krok can meet your every need.