Best Restaurants & Food in Chiang Mai
140 places found in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai's food culture is distinct from Bangkok and the south — Northern Thai (Lanna) cuisine features dishes you won't find elsewhere in the country.
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Khao Soi Khun Yai
Pun Pun (Wat Suan Dok)
Free Bird Cafe
Anchan Vegetarian Restaurant
Imm Aim Vegetarian and Bike Cafe
Tong Tem Toh
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Best Hotels in Chiang Mai
My pick at each price level in Chiang Mai, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#1Luxury · 5-star
Shangri-La Chiang Mai4.6 (4,289 reviews)
Upscale hotel near Chiang Mai's Night Bazaar, offering spacious rooms, a pool, spa, and Szechuan dining.
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#3Mid-range · 4-star
U Chiang Mai Hotel4.8 (2,000 reviews)
Chic boutique hotel on Rachadamnoen Rd offering a fitness center, European bistro, and open-air bar.
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#9Budget · 3-star
Cross Chiang Mai Riverside4.8 (994 reviews)
A boutique riverside resort in Chiang Mai offering stylish rooms, a spa, pool, and upscale dining.
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Huen Phen
Street food for local
Glyn Chiangmai Thai Cuisine
The Gad Lanna and Kam Lobby Lounge
Garden to Table Chiangmai
Rodlamun
Another World
Chai 'N' Thai @ Nimman
La Vida Hostel
The OT Dispensary - OLD TOWN
Ikigai Restaurant
Friend's Table (reservations required)
B Samcook Home16
Ghin
Khum Hmon Somm
The South African Cafe, Restaurant & Rooftop
LayLam Home Cooking
Bistro Terrace
About restaurants & food in Chiang Mai
Khao soi, the iconic coconut curry noodle soup, is the city's signature dish, with every local having their favorite stall. Sai oua (herbal sausage), nam prik ong (tomato-pork dip), and gaeng hang lay (Burmese-influenced pork curry) round out the northern specialities.
Beyond Lanna food, Chiang Mai has become a hub for health-conscious and international dining. The Nimman area is packed with excellent cafes, organic restaurants, and fusion spots. The Warorot Market and surrounding food stalls offer the most authentic local experience. For a true cultural dining experience, try a khantoke dinner — a traditional Lanna meal served on a raised pedestal tray with multiple dishes and classical dance performances.
All 140 restaurants & food in Chiang Mai
- 294 Bistro Chiangmai
- 88 The Thai Street
- 9 Siblings Restaurant
- Airniversary Chiang Mai
- Alice's Restaurant
- Anchan Vegetarian Restaurant
- Another World
- Aquila
- Aroy Dee
- B Samcook Home16
- Baan Buri Café & Restaurant
- Baan Khun Nine Kitchen
- Baan Landai Fine Thai Cuisine
- Baan Mae Café & Restaurant
- Best Khao Soi Chang mai
- Bistro Terrace
- Blackitch Artisan Kitchen
- Blanc Chiang Mai
- Bodhi Terrace
- Busarin
- Cat Graffiti Thai food and fried chicken stall
- Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai
- Chai 'N' Thai @ Nimman
- Chan Talay Seafood
- CHARMM : BISTRO & GALLERY
- Cheap and cheerful 30 baht Thai Food
- Chef Den Seafood
- Cherng Doi Roast Chicken
- Chiang Mai Breakfast Restaurant
- Chiang Mai Breakfast World
- Chiang Mai University Main Food Court
- Copacabana Rooftop diner
- Dash Teak House
- Dongcnx Local Food
- Fern Forest Cafe
- Food court
- Food Market
- Food Patio
- Free Bird Cafe
- Friend's Table (reservations required)
- Gallery Drip Coffee Chiang Mai
- Garden to Table Chiangmai
- Ghin
- Glyn Chiangmai Thai Cuisine
- Good restaurants
- Goodsouls Kitchen
- Gord Chiangmai Kitchen - Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch in the garden
- Grazie Thai Local Food - Wan Ton Noodle
- Han Teung Chiangmai
- Hard Rock Cafe Chiang Mai
- Huen Muan Jai
- Huen Phen
- Ikigai Restaurant
- Imm Aim Vegetarian and Bike Cafe
- It’s Good Kitchen
- JAI LOY CAFE & ROOFTOP
- Jarid Thai Food & Fine Wines
- Kad Kafé Restaurant at Shangri-La Chiang Mai
- Kad Luang Airport Local Shop
- Kang Jingjai
- Kao Soy Nimman
- Kat's Kitchen
- Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak
- Khao Soi Islam
- Khao Soi Khun Yai
- Khao Soi Lamduan Fa Ham
- Khao Soi Lung Prakit Kad Kom
- Khao Soi Maesai
- Khoei Chiang Mai - Northern Food (Chiang Mai Restaurant)
- Khum Hmon Somm
- Kiat Ocha
- Kiti Panit
- Krua Dabb Lob
- Kung Yim Shop (2nd Branch)
- L'éléphant
- La Vida Hostel
- Laab Ton Yang
- Lanna Square
- Larb Duang Dee Mee Sook
- Late Night Street Foods And Noodles
- LayLam Home Cooking
- Lerd Rote Tai Rom Ma-Feuang
- LINK Cuisine
- Loi Kroh Thai Foods
- Lookbua thai food Restaurant
- Maadae Slow Fish Kitchen
- Madame Lee Fun Dining
- Maepen Seafood, Rimping 1 Branch
- Maré Seafood
- Maya Kitchen
- Moh-o-cha
- Moose Rooftop Wine Bar
- Mr. KAI Restaurant
- Neighborhood Community
- Neng Earthen Jar Roast Pork
- NORI Sky Terrace
- North Sea Seafood
- Oh Talay
- Oxygen Dining Room
- Paak Dang Riverside Restaurant
- Paper Butter on the roof
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- 𝙋𝘼𝙐𝙎𝙀 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝑯𝑰𝑳𝑳 Coffee and Rooftop bar
- Phuket Seafood
- Pun Pun (Wat Suan Dok)
- Reform Kafé - Vegan Garden Restaurant
- Riverfront Restaurant Chiang Mai
- Rodlamun
- Rooftop Bar & Bistro
- Saen Kham Terrace Restaurant
- Samsen Villa
- Sapiens Restaurant
- Sawasdee you - Art and Street food
- SP Chicken
- Street food - fried pancake
- Street Food @ One Nimman
- Street Food & Kalare Night Market
- Street food for local
- sub seafood
- Suki Changphuak
- Terrace Bar & Cuisine Restaurant
- Terrace Seafood Restaurant Chiang Mai
- Tha Phae Grill
- Thaan Aoan
- Thai Food Good Taste - Chiang Mai
- Thai Food Resto
- Thajene Chomchan
- The Gad Lanna and Kam Lobby Lounge
- The garden by lemongrass
- The Good View Bar & Restaurant
- THE HOUSE by Ginger
- The OT Dispensary - OLD TOWN
- The River Lofts
- The Riverside Bar & Restaurant
- The Service at 1921 House
- The South African Cafe, Restaurant & Rooftop
- Tong Tem Toh
- Tops Food Hall Central Chiangmai
- We-La-Dee Cafe & Restaurant
- YaYee Rooftop
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find the best khao soi in Chiang Mai?
The most famous spots include Khao Soi Khun Yai (widely considered the best), Khao Soi Mae Sai near the Old City, and Khao Soi Lam Duan Fah Ham near the river. Each has a slightly different style — some creamier, some spicier. Expect to pay 50-80 THB per bowl.
What food markets should I visit in Chiang Mai?
Warorot Market (Kad Luang) is the main day market with excellent prepared food. The Saturday Walking Street (Wualai) and Sunday Walking Street (Ratchadamnoen) have the best night market food. Thanin Market is a lesser-known local favorite for morning noodles.
Is Chiang Mai good for vegetarian and vegan food?
Exceptionally so. Chiang Mai has Thailand's largest vegetarian and vegan dining scene. Many restaurants cater specifically to plant-based diets. Try Pun Pun (organic Thai vegetarian), Reform Kafe (vegan), or the Jay (vegetarian) food stalls at any temple festival.