One of the charms of a trip to a northern region like Chiangmai is to experience the unique taste of the northern cuisines that represent the charming local vibes, simple lifestyles, and delicate cultures. Today, we present you with nine restaurants in Chiangmai that you must try.
1. Huan Jai Yong
A northern restaurant with an atmosphere like living in the space under a Thai house. A wooden house in Lanna style gives a feeling of Northern retro style, and there are also kiosks selling souvenirs in the restaurant area. Offers many northern-style dishes to taste. The specialty is the authentic Lanna dishes with fresh vegetables. The deliciousness is also guaranteed from Shell Chuan Chim.
2. Northern-style sausage, Pa Toi, Chiangmai
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Sai Oua, or northern-style sausage, is a popular northern food, not only for north people but people from other regions who have tried it are also fascinated. Sai Oua is one of the items that must be a souvenir to bring home. Pa Toi shop is one of the famous restaurants in Chiang Mai that has been a legend of deliciousness for over 40 years. Other menus include fried pork, pork rind, Nam Prik Num, and Nam Prik Ta Daeng, as you prefer. Moreover, the shop also has online distribution channels and nationwide delivery service
3. Chareon Suan Eak
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Northern restaurant in San Phi Suea area. Decorated in a home style with Thai folk music vibes. The food is authentic northern-style. The restaurant's recommended dishes are Hang Lay Curry, Steamed buffalo meat, Larb Khua, and rare local ingredients, such as buffalo meat, various insects, wild foods, and even eels. It is s restaurant with an authentic taste. Perfect for opening up an authentic northern food experience.
4. Kiti Panich
If you think of a unique northern restaurant like "Fine Dining," Kiti Panich is the first restaurant you can think of. This restaurant has created a legend of deliciousness, located inside an ancient building with over a hundred years old architecture. This restaurant's menu is northern food that has been adapted with gimmicks and presented in a new way with contemporary techniques. It is advisable to reserve a table in advance if you want to try a new twist on northern food.
5. LE GRAND LANNA DHARA DHEVI
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If you think of a northern restaurant with a touch of Lanna, a delicately blended Thai Lanna style, you can't help but imagine the restaurant " Le Grand Lanna." The restaurant provides an air-conditioned and outside seating area for you to choose. Serving Northern set meals with many choices to choose from. Finish off with Bua Loy with young coconut served in a coconut shell. Guarantee that you will love it once you have a try.
6. Magnolia Cafe' by Pinn Food Society
A newly-opened restaurant in 2013 guaranteed delectability with the Michelin Guide Chiang Mai 2020 award. It is one of the Thai restaurants that has invited chefs from all over the world who have various cooking techniques worldwide to cook special meals for you. The restaurant will serve a general menu (Lunch) and Chef's Table style, which we can enjoy the chefs cooking in front of the stove (dinner). Wrap off with a dessert and wine menu to increase the romance of your meal.
7. Nai Khao Nueng
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The local restaurant in the San Kamphaeng area focuses on simplicity. The atmosphere at the restaurant is homely style, but the spicy taste is sure to satisfy the northerners' taste. The signature dishes at the restaurant are Larb Kua, Thai puffed ball mushroom curry, bamboo shoot curry with pork bone, and many must-try menus at a friendly price. After the meal, you can take a walk at the Sankamphaeng Walking Street fair. Guaranteed to be delicious in the atmosphere of the northern city.
8. Sip@Ping by Little Shelter
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The restaurant is a hotel, a cafe, a restaurant, and a beautiful waterfront cocktail bar at night, all in one place. Decorated with white, black, grey, and brown tones. The menu is a north fusion food that has been adapted but still has a spicy, delicious taste that Thai people like. The shop is on the ground floor of the hotel. It is recommended to come in the evening to watch the sunset by the river. Moreover, the restaurant also serves other different styles of food.
9. Nam Ngeaw Lung Pong
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Nam Ngeaw Lung Phong has been creating delectability for over 30 years. Located on Jaban Road, behind Chiang Mai City, near Huen Phen restaurant. An old house atmosphere gives you a cozy sense, like uncles and aunts cooking for their children. The main menu is rice vermicelli with Nam Ngiao (Spicy pork sauce) and rice vermicelli with Nam Ya (fish curry sauce with vegetables). Finished off with iced dessert to cool down the spiciness of the rice vermicelli.
