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Maepen Seafood, Rimping 1 Branch
Restaurants & Food
Chiang Mai

Maepen Seafood, Rimping 1 Branch

4.1(1,090 reviews)$$$$

Maepen Seafood's Rimping 1 branch sits along Wang Sing Kam Road in Mueang Chiang Mai, offering a riverside setting and a menu focused on straightforward Thai seafood cooking. The location near Rimping makes it a convenient stop while running errands or exploring the surrounding area, and the river view adds a pleasant backdrop that elevates an otherwise casual dining experience. Steamed blue crab with dipping sauce and tom yum with sea bass are among the dishes that draw repeat visitors, with seafood priced at accessible mid-range levels. The atmosphere is unfussy and relaxed, with the emphasis firmly on food rather than décor. That said, experiences here vary. Some visitors report solid cooking and attentive service, while others have encountered popular items selling out early in the evening and portion sizes that fall short of menu photos. The grilled squid has received mixed feedback, so ordering around the seafood-forward dishes appears to be the stronger bet. The restaurant opens daily from noon until 11pm, which gives flexibility for both lunch and late dinner visits. Arriving earlier in the evening rather than during peak weekend dinner hours is worth considering, as some visitors have noted quieter periods allow for a more relaxed experience. There is no website listed, so walk-ins are the standard approach. Takeaway is also available for those passing through rather than dining in.

Experience hints

Mid-range

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Visitor Reviews

Five stars for the steamed blue crab 🦀 and the dipping sauce 🤤 I also enjoyed the creamy ton yum with sea bass 🫶 The crab cost 465 thb which is just under $15 usd. About the cost of a blue crab hand roll in Los Angeles. The portion could have served two people but I managed to finish it off 🤭 The soup was 295 thb ($9 usd) which translates to about $4.50 per serving. Would recommend this spot if you are nearby!

Fantastic food and great service, we came to pick up takeaway but were early when we visited so had the place to ourselves so decided to stay and dine in a bit also. Very nice view of the river. The seafood is fresh and prepared well, very tasty. Many people go here for the prawns as they are HUGE. Highly recommend, we'll definitely be back again. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for here

The food is good, but the portion sizes don't match the pictures.

Location Info

38 Wang Sing Kam Rd, Tambon Pa Tan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand+66 91 076 1632
Opening Hours
Monday12:00-23:00
Tuesday12:00-23:00
Wednesday12:00-23:00
Thursday12:00-23:00
Friday12:00-23:00
Saturday12:00-23:00
Sunday12:00-23:00

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

High

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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