Kiti Panit

We were recommended Kiti Panit General Store by our hotel concierge and the front desk team when asking for a place that offered authentic Northern Thai flavors but in a comfortable, sit-down restaurant setting rather than street food. It turned out to be an excellent recommendation. The restaurant is housed in a beautifully restored teakwood mansion dating back to 1888, and you can immediately feel the history and character of the place. The atmosphere combines heritage charm with a modern touch - elegant, cozy, and full of local details that make it special. We arrived without a reservation around 8:30 PM, and the restaurant was packed. A large group occupied the main table, and every other table was full. Still, the staff was incredibly kind and efficient - they found us a table within minutes and made us feel welcome right away. We ordered several main dishes, including the pork satay, Northern-style pork curry, and grilled chicken, along with their homemade lemongrass and hibiscus iced teas (which they kindly prepared without sugar upon request). Everything was served promptly and beautifully presented. The flavors were fantastic - rich, balanced, and distinctly Northern Thai. You could really taste the freshness of the ingredients and the care that went into each dish. The pork curry was especially delicious - full of depth and perfectly spiced - and the pork satay was tender and flavorful. For dessert, we tried the grilled mango with sticky rice, which was a creative twist on a classic. The combination of textures and the subtle smoky flavor from the grill made it a memorable ending to a great meal. Overall, this restaurant perfectly captures the essence of Northern Thai cuisine in a charming, historic setting. Excellent food, quick and friendly service, and a warm atmosphere - it’s easy to see why locals and visitors alike recommend it. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Chiang Mai.

Amazing service and atmosphere. The food was good but I would rate it 4/5 given I don’t think any dishes were extraordinary. Was also a bit disappointed by the Larb Gai which was in Northern style (more dry, quite peppery with lots of spices) instead of being more juicy. That wasn’t the restaurant’s fault and just a personal preference. Enjoyed the Khao Soi and a Thai tea, alongside other dishes. Loved all the vegetables too! Overall, would recommend trying this place! Must get a reservation given they are quite busy and we tried to walk-in for dinner and failed. We booked by calling their number for lunch.

The food was not so authentic and disappointing. The fish that we ordered lack freshness as the meat has turned very soft rather than succulent. The chargrilled flavour is not soaked in and thus is not aromatic. Service was generally good as we walked-in but the fish was a little late. Atmosphere was fine.