SP Chicken
Charcoal-grilled chicken shop in the Old City that more Chiang Mai food lists agree on than any other place.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–17:00
- 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
- Phone
- 080 500 5035
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
SP Chicken is a small charcoal-grilled chicken shop on Soi Samlan 1 in the Old City, and it is the name that came up most often across the Chiang Mai food lists I compared. Chickens turn on a rotisserie out front, and reviewers say staff will chop a whole one for takeaway.
I'd order the garlicky roast chicken with som tam and sticky rice, the pairing reviewers mention most. Some point to the BBQ pork ribs and the beef salads too, and one notes the crowd is almost all locals. The chicken comes on the bone, so eat with some care.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of SP Chicken, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
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- 2 minOasis Spa (Lanna, Wat Prasing)Wellness & Spas · 120 m · 4.8★
- 2 minBistro TerraceRestaurants & Food · 130 m · 4.8★
- 2 minRachamankha Boutique HotelHotels & Resorts · 130 m · 4.7★
- 2 minWat Phra SinghTemples & Culture · 140 m · 4.7★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After SP Chicken, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
9/1 ถนน สามล้าน ซอย 1 Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai
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Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
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.
Use Grab for Delivery
The Grab app works for food delivery across Thailand, letting you order from street stalls and restaurants alike. It's invaluable on rainy days or when you want to eat in your hotel.
SP Chicken: Frequently Asked Questions
Is SP Chicken worth visiting?
SP Chicken holds a 4.2★ rating from 2,237 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of SP Chicken?
SP Chicken is typically open 10:00–17:00 — 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 SP Chicken?
SP Chicken is budget-friendly (฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
When is the best time to visit SP Chicken?
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 SP Chicken located?
SP Chicken is at 9/1 ถนน สามล้าน ซอย 1 Old City Tambon Si Phum, 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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