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Oh Talay

4.6(299 reviews)

Oh Talay offers a seafood-focused menu inside Maya Lifestyle Shopping Centre in Chang Phueak, bringing coastal-style dining to a landlocked city better known for its northern Thai cuisine. The shopping centre location makes it convenient to reach from central Chiang Mai, with ample parking on-site and additional dining options nearby if needed.

The menu covers a range of seafood dishes, with crab and fresh fish among the items visitors tend to order. Reviewers note that quality and value can vary — some find the food fresh and reasonably priced when ordering individual dishes from the menu, while others have found portions small relative to cost and certain dishes, particularly imported seafood, on the expensive side. The restaurant can be quiet during some service periods, and popular dishes have been known to sell out by dinner.

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Reviews from Google

Surprisingly the Seafood in Chiang Mai or this restaurant Oh Talay is very fresh and reasonable price. I didn’t take the offer package from them but took some dishes I like from the menu. Crab meat glass noodle, garlic fried scallops, stuffed crabs, Salmon fillet cooked with sours sauce and vegetables. Tasty, delicious and It just cost me 1,500 tb. This restaurant worth to try it and I definitely will visit them again.

Looked promising but I was disappointed. First of all, many dishes get sold out by the dinner time so I suggest to come earlier. The crab curry had good flavors but the crab was uneventful, small and the meat inside was dry (old crab?). I also felt very heavy after eating it, not sure which oils they use and how much. Morning glory was just fine. But the giant shrimps glazed in sweet sauce were so rough (again, either very overcooked or not fresh) that I could barely eat them. I came back just to try their glass noodle casserole with crab meat, to see if they can redeem themselves, and it was thankfully good but it’s not exactly a hard dish to make. Overall, somewhere between 3 and 4 for me, pending other items like snapper which I didn’t have time to try.

It's hard to say that this is a delicious restaurant. In fact, this restaurant is a disaster... 1. The dishes are expensive, more than 1,200 baht for three dishes..you can see my picture. 2. The dishes are unpalatable, black pepper crabs, too much oil, too much black pepper , there is simply no freshness of the meat, and all you can eat is the fried taste.

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Oh Talay: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oh Talay worth visiting?

Oh Talay holds a 4.6★ rating from 299 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.

What are the opening hours of Oh Talay?

Oh Talay is typically open 11:00-22:00 — 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.

When is the best time to visit Oh Talay?

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: March – May (smoke & heat).

Where is Oh Talay located?

Oh Talay is at ชั้น 4 ห้างเมญ่าไลฟ์สไตล์ช้อปปิ้งเซ็นเตอร์ ช้างเผือก Tambon Chang Phueak, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).

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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Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food

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.

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.

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