Chiang Mai University Main Food Court
Cheap student canteen food in air-con comfort, but get there by lunchtime or the stalls start shutting.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–15:00
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
Come at lunchtime on a weekday or don't bother. This is the campus canteen at Chiang Mai University, air-conditioned, packed with stalls, and priced for students rather than tourists. Turn up around 6pm and you'll find a lot of shutters down and a thin choice of what's left, which is the single most common complaint in the reviews.
What you get is proper variety under one roof, with Thai dishes across a spread of stalls, plus coffee and even steak if someone in your group wants that. Nobody's charging a visitor premium here. Most stall staff speak little English, but pointing and smiling gets the job done, and reviewers say so repeatedly. It's a good stop if you're already on campus or near Suthep and want a cheap, cool sit-down meal rather than a street-side plastic stool in the heat.
Return your empty dishes. At peak times tables are scarce and people leaving their trays behind makes it worse for everyone.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
Thats great place to have dinner and talk some group tasks in uni，coffee、steak and so on ，Thai food included with very good quality . It's quiet but also emotional about have some great inspirational ideas. P.S： Please return the empty dishes to the kitchen，some visitors make the mess and just leave， this is not good for other people to enjoy the food because peak time is really busy and not enough space and tables.
Affordable, student friendly food
There are many foods in the cafeteria in this University.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 440 reviews on Google.
QXX2+RMP, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, 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.
Chiang Mai University Main Food Court: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chiang Mai University Main Food Court worth visiting?
Chiang Mai University Main Food Court holds a 4.6★ rating from 440 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Chiang Mai University Main Food Court?
Chiang Mai University Main Food Court is typically open 07:00–19:00 — 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.
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai University Main Food Court?
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 Chiang Mai University Main Food Court located?
Chiang Mai University Main Food Court is at QXX2+RMP, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, 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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