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Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak

The Cowboy Hat Lady's braised pork leg on rice, served nightly at the Chang Phueak Gate night market.

4.2(1,918)$$$$
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Featured in: The 15 Best Restaurants in Chiang Mai, Ranked

Plan your visit

Hours
Daily 17:00–00:00
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

Address
ประตูเมือง Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai
Full opening hours
Monday17:00–00:00
Tuesday17:00–00:00
Wednesday17:00–00:00
Thursday17:00–00:00
Friday17:00–00:00
Saturday17:00–00:00
Sunday17:00–00:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak is the braised pork leg stall at Chang Phueak Gate run by the woman known as the Cowboy Hat Lady, and four of the Chiang Mai food lists I compared name it. She sets up each evening in the gate's open-air night market.

I'd order the pork leg on rice with a boiled egg, pickled mustard greens and the chili vinegar sauce. Reviewers describe pork that falls apart, melting skin and add-ons like intestines, and several mention her appearance on Anthony Bourdain's show.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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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.

Use Grab for Delivery

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Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak worth visiting?

Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak holds a 4.2★ rating from 1,918 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.

What are the opening hours of Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak?

Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak is typically open 17:00–00:00 — 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 Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak?

Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak is budget-friendly (฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.

When is the best time to visit Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak?

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 Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak located?

Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak is at ประตูเมือง 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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