Cheap and cheerful 30 baht Thai Food
Thirty baht a plate, cooked to order by an auntie, and the pork leg's gone by mid-afternoon.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 06:30–15:00
- 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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Why go, and how to do it well
Thirty to thirty-five baht gets you a plate of rice with something cooked fresh in front of you, and that's the whole appeal. This is a small neighborhood kitchen on Changphuak Soi 2, across from a school in Si Phum, run by a handful of women who clearly enjoy the work. Pad krapow, Chinese kale with fried pork, omelets, plus whatever the daily specials happen to be. Add a fried egg for 5 baht. There's a water jug you help yourself from.
Two things to know before you sit down. Portions are on the small side, which regulars seem fine with because ordering a second dish still leaves you well under what one plate costs elsewhere. And it gets busy, so service can slow right down at peak times. That's not a fault of the kitchen, it's just what happens when everything is cooked to order and the whole street knows about it.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Reviews from Google
2025: Chinese kale fried pork on rice with a sunny side up fried egg, 35 ฿ (same price as last year) This is my Go-To must visit. Lovely owner. Wonderful and yummy food. Always cook to order, it is always fresh and hot to eat. I love it so much I can come everyday if I could. (Closed on sundays) 2024: Lovely place run by smiling couple, they seems to enjoy their work and food very much. I ordered kailan fry meat (pork) on rice and adding one fried egg, 35B, very affordable. The portion is standard Thai but I like it this way, yummy and will come again.
My favorite place in Chiang Mai to eat. Very happy and friendly women working here. Local vibe on a street across from school. Rice comes with each dish. +5 Baht per fried egg. There's a water jug to refill water cups. Food is made fresh and tastes amazing. 5 STARS!
Cheap & cheerful is true! Depending on when you go the service can be quick, or it can take a while if it’s busy. Not their fault, it can just get really busy. Portion sizes are a bit small, but the price you can’t really beat that. I went hear twice when I was in Chiang Mai for the past month and I was pretty happy. Good spot to snag several dishes for a really cheap price. I would go back. Also better to go a few hours before the close. They usually run out of pork leg in the last couple hours of being open. However, the other meals are good.
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119, 5 ถนน Changphuak Soi 2, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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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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Cheap and cheerful 30 baht Thai Food: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheap and cheerful 30 baht Thai Food worth visiting?
Cheap and cheerful 30 baht Thai Food holds a 4.8★ rating from 327 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Cheap and cheerful 30 baht Thai Food?
Cheap and cheerful 30 baht Thai Food is typically open 06:30–15:00 — 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 Cheap and cheerful 30 baht Thai Food?
Cheap and cheerful 30 baht Thai Food is budget-friendly (฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
When is the best time to visit Cheap and cheerful 30 baht Thai Food?
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 Cheap and cheerful 30 baht Thai Food located?
Cheap and cheerful 30 baht Thai Food is at 119, 5 ถนน Changphuak Soi 2, 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 center).
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