Lanna Home Cooking Class
Northern Thai food is what you come here for. Not the pad thai and green curry routine you'll get at a dozen classes in town, but Lanna cooking, the dishes and techniques that belong to this corner of the country and rarely make it onto a tourist menu. That alone makes it worth the trip out to Nang Lae, on the edge of Chiang Rai city.
This is a home, not a teaching kitchen with twenty stations and a microphone. Groups are small, the pace is unhurried, and nobody's going to rush you through a chopping demonstration. If you've never cooked Thai food before, that suits you. If you have, you'll get further into the ingredients than a beginner class allows. Anyone who wants a slick, polished operation with a gift shop attached should look elsewhere.
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Lanna Home Cooking Class: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lanna Home Cooking Class worth visiting?
Lanna Home Cooking Class holds a 5.0★ rating from 38 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Chiang Rai.
What are the opening hours of Lanna Home Cooking Class?
Lanna Home Cooking Class is open 24 hours a day — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Lanna Home Cooking Class?
The best months to visit Chiang Rai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Lanna Home Cooking Class located?
Lanna Home Cooking Class is at 300 Tambon Nang Lae, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand, in Chiang Rai. Getting around Chiang Rai: Grab (available in city centre); Songthaews.
Location Info
300 Tambon Nang Lae, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand+66 99 645 4069www.facebook.com/share/14YxsUQedfJ/?mibextid=wwXIfrVisitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – September
Avg. temperature
14°C – 35°C(57°F – 95°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Mae Fah Luang Airport (CEI) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). The bus from Chiang Mai takes ~3 hrs. There's also a scenic Golden Triangle road trip from Chiang Mai.
Getting around
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Songthaews
- •Motorbike rental (฿200/day)
- •Car hire (for Golden Triangle & hill tribes)
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Heat and humidity peak from noon to 3 PM. Schedule jungle treks, cycling tours, and outdoor cooking classes for early morning. Water activities are more flexible since you're in and out of the sea.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – September
Avg. temperature
14°C – 35°C(57°F – 95°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Mae Fah Luang Airport (CEI) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). The bus from Chiang Mai takes ~3 hrs. There's also a scenic Golden Triangle road trip from Chiang Mai.
Getting around
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Songthaews
- •Motorbike rental (฿200/day)
- •Car hire (for Golden Triangle & hill tribes)