Best Khao Soi Chang mai

The restaurant Best Khao Soi in Chiang Mai truly lives up to its name. The Khao Soi here is the best I’ve ever had in Chiang Mai, especially the version with crispy pork. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and you can add as much of the pickled vegetables as you like. The price is also very fair, making it a great option for anyone wanting to try Khao Soi. Additionally, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which adds to the overall experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to enjoy authentic Khao Soi.

What surprised me most in Chiang Mai was that in a city full of tourists, both very touristy places and more local spots tend to receive similarly high ratings on Google. The reviews are generally good, yet the quality of the food can be very inconsistent. That’s why, when eating at night markets, I didn’t rely on ratings but on what I could actually see on the plates. I tried khao soi – one of the most iconic dishes of northern Thailand, also popular in Laos – in more than a dozen places around Chiang Mai. And this is where the real surprise came. Despite visiting restaurants recommended by foodies and even Michelin-listed spots, the best khao soi I had was from a simple street food stall. It was the most authentic, best balanced, and simply the most delicious version I tasted in the city.

So good! Local street food at its best — flavorful, authentic, and full of charm. The Nam Ngeaw (ขนมจีนน้ำเงี้ยว) is probably the best we’ve had so far, and the Khao Soi was delicious (my boyfriend loved it!). We’ve been visiting Chiang Mai for a few years now, and this is our second year eating here — always consistently good and super affordable. So glad we found this spot!