B Samcook Home16
Home-style Thai cooking on a quiet Hai Ya soi, cooked the way it would be at home rather than for tourists.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Tue–Sun 11:00–20:30
Learn the Spice Scale
Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
Details
- Address
- 5 Soi Kamphaeng Din 3, Tambon Hai Ya, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 91 854 5391
- Website
- m.facebook.com/thebfamilycnx
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Why go, and how to do it well
The name tells you the pitch, and the kitchen sticks to it. This is domestic Thai food on a quiet soi in Hai Ya, cooked the way a family would cook it, not dialed down for visitors who might find things too salty or too hot. That's the whole appeal. If you want a Thai restaurant that behaves like a restaurant, with a laminated photo menu and a spice scale, you'll be happier somewhere in the old city.
It's a small, casual place, easy to eat at alone or with a couple of others, and the sort of spot people return to rather than tick off. Chiang Mai has plenty of dining strips built for tourists, and this isn't one of them. The trade-off is that a place like this fills up with people who already know about it, so timing matters more than it would elsewhere.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After B Samcook Home16, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
5 Soi Kamphaeng Din 3, Tambon Hai Ya, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
Follow the Crowds
The busiest street stalls are almost always the best — high turnover means fresh ingredients and a recipe that locals vouch for. An empty restaurant at dinner time is a red flag.
Ice Is Safe
Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
Use Grab for Delivery
The Grab app works for food delivery across Thailand, letting you order from street stalls and restaurants alike. It's invaluable on rainy days or when you want to eat in your hotel.
B Samcook Home16: Frequently Asked Questions
Is B Samcook Home16 worth visiting?
B Samcook Home16 holds a 4.9★ rating from 2,049 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of B Samcook Home16?
B Samcook Home16 is typically open 11:00–20:30 — 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 B Samcook Home16?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).
Where is B Samcook Home16 located?
B Samcook Home16 is at 5 Soi Kamphaeng Din 3, Tambon Hai Ya, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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