Garden to Table Chiangmai
Farm-to-table usually means a mark-up. Not here. This is a small evening kitchen on Ratchapakhinai Road in the old city, cooking around what local growers and suppliers have that week, and charging budget prices for it. The menu moves, which is the whole point. If you want a fixed list of the same six Thai dishes you've eaten all trip, go somewhere else. If you'd rather eat whatever the produce is good for right now, this is your kind of place.
It's casual and small, which suits solo diners, couples and pairs more than a group of eight. The cooking is straightforward and lets the vegetables do the work rather than burying them under sauce. My advice is to go early in your stay, because if you like it you'll want to come back, and the short hours make that harder than you'd think.
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Experience hints
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Garden to Table Chiangmai: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garden to Table Chiangmai worth visiting?
Garden to Table Chiangmai holds a 4.9★ rating from 2,026 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Garden to Table Chiangmai?
Garden to Table Chiangmai is typically open 16:00-21:30 — 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.
How expensive is Garden to Table Chiangmai?
Garden to Table Chiangmai is budget-friendly (฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
When is the best time to visit Garden to Table Chiangmai?
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 Garden to Table Chiangmai located?
Garden to Table Chiangmai is at 136 4 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).
Location Info
136 4 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand+66 82 583 6999Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)
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Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
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.
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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Where to stay near Garden to Table Chiangmai
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)