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Garden to Table Chiangmai

Farm-to-table cooking at old city prices, evenings only, and the menu shifts with whatever's growing.

4.9(2,026)$$$$
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Hours
Mon–Fri 16:00–21:30, Sat 16:00–21:00
Price
$$$$
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.

Details

Full opening hours
Monday16:00–21:30
Tuesday16:00–21:30
Wednesday16:00–21:30
Thursday16:00–21:30
Friday16:00–21:30
Saturday16:00–21:00
SundayClosed

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Why go, and how to do it well

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.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026

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136 4 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

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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: Mid-February – April (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 center).

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