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Maepen Seafood, Rimping 1 Branch

Riverside seafood restaurant on Wang Sing Kam Road, open daily from noon until 11pm at mid-range prices.

4.1(1,113)$$$$
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Hours
Daily 12:00–23:00
Price
$$$$
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

Full 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

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Why go, and how to do it well

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. Takeout is also available for those passing through rather than dining in.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Aug 2026

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Reviews from Google

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!

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

I used to like eating here. I don't know if ownership or management changed, but after the last visit here, I wouldn't go back. The place was empty at 6pm on a Saturday night at one of the busiest times of the year in Chiang Mai. That was alarming as before it used to be packed. Ordered several dishes and all of them were disappointing. The seafood was not fresh and tasted frozen. Not only that, but the service is terrible. The place is empty and the staff still forget to bring us our ordered drinks. I'm not sure what happened to this place, but it's sad to see the decline. Not recommended.

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38 Wang Sing Kam Rd, Tambon Pa Tan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand

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