Kao Soy Nimman
Nimman's sit-down khao soi specialist — a full menu of northern noodle variations in a comfortable wooden house, the easiest first bowl in Chiang Mai.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–21:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
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
- Phone
- 053 894 881
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Kao Soy Nimman does something the street legends can't. It serves khao soi in comfort, at dinner, with a menu. In a handsome wooden house off Nimmanhaemin's café rows, the kitchen runs the full northern repertoire — chicken, beef, pork and seafood khao soi, plus kanom jeen nam ngiao and other Lanna noodle dishes — with English menus, air-flow seating and hours that don't end when a pot runs dry. Purists debate it against the market shops; first-timers rightly don't care, because the bowls are genuinely good and the barrier to entry is zero.
That makes it the perfect first khao soi of a Chiang Mai trip. Learn the dish's grammar here in comfort, then take the knowledge to Maesai's morning line and the Fa Ham strip like a person with purpose.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Kao Soy Nimman, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 1 minBlackitch Artisan KitchenRestaurants & Food · 40 m · 4.6★
- 1 minChai 'N' Thai @ NimmanRestaurants & Food · 60 m · 4.9★
- 1 minARISE Rooftop Bar - NimmanNightlife & Bars · 70 m · 4.6★
- 1 minThe OT Dispensary - OLD TOWNRestaurants & Food · 100 m · 4.9★
- 1 minNORI Sky TerraceRestaurants & Food · 100 m · 4.0★
- 1 minForbidden barNightlife & Bars · 110 m · 4.7★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Kao Soy Nimman, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
22 Nimmana Haeminda Rd Lane 7 Nimmanhaemin Tambon Su Thep, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai
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All within a 1-minute walk of Kao Soy Nimman.
Blackitch Artisan Kitchen
Chai 'N' Thai @ Nimman
The OT Dispensary - OLD TOWN
NORI Sky Terrace
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.
Kao Soy Nimman: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kao Soy Nimman worth visiting?
Kao Soy Nimman holds a 4.2★ rating from 5,659 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Kao Soy Nimman?
Kao Soy Nimman is typically open 10:00–21:00 — 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 Kao Soy Nimman?
Kao Soy Nimman is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
When is the best time to visit Kao Soy Nimman?
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 Kao Soy Nimman located?
Kao Soy Nimman is at 22 Nimmana Haeminda Rd Lane 7 Nimmanhaemin Tambon Su Thep, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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