Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai
Plant-based Thai cooking at old-city prices, open all day, no fuss about it.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–20:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Budget
- 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.
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See pricesWhy go, and how to do it well
Vegetarian Thai food done straight, without the wellness-cafe markup. The kitchen works through the classics in meat-free versions, built on vegetables and northern Thai seasoning rather than novelty substitutes, and the prices sit at the budget end even by old city standards. If you've been avoiding Thai menus because everything comes with fish sauce or pork, this is where you stop worrying and just order.
The room is casual and plain, which is the point. It's on Ratchapakhinai Road inside the old city walls, so it fits neatly into a morning of temples on foot, and the all-day hours mean you're not forced into a set lunch or dinner slot. Go mid-afternoon if you'd rather not queue, especially at weekends when the old city fills up. My advice for first-timers is to skip the safe stir-fry and try a curry, since that's where the difference in a good vegetarian kitchen shows up.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026 · How we check places
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
136/5 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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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.
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Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai worth visiting?
Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai holds a 4.8★ rating from 2,277 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai?
Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai is typically open 09:00-20:00 — 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.
How expensive is Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai?
Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai is budget-friendly (฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
When is the best time to visit Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai?
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: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai located?
Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai is at 136/5 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).
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