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Street Food & Kalare Night Market

4.5(93 reviews)

Located within the Kalare Night Bazaar complex in the Chang Moi area of Chiang Mai, this open-air street food market draws both locals and travellers looking for an authentic evening dining experience. The market brings together a wide variety of food vendors serving both Thai and international dishes at reasonable prices, alongside art stalls and souvenir shops — making it a genuine blend of food culture and local commerce.

The atmosphere is lively, with live music and performances adding to the evening buzz. Food options are plentiful, and visitors can expect to browse stalls covering a broad range of cuisines before settling in. The market also hosts portrait artists and craft vendors, giving it more character than a straightforward food court. Seating is shared and open-air, which gives the space an energetic, communal feel.

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Reviews from Google

The market itself is great, but Ed and Nut make it worth seeking out! We had pictures of our pets commissioned with Ed & Nut at the Kalare food market Chiang Mai and I can not recommend them highly enough. This duo are extremely talented and some of the friendliest people I have ever met. We sat chatting with Ed about the works in his shop for 20 minutes before we even decided to get some work done. There was no pressure to buy at all. Communication was flawless. The prices are well below what I consider this work to be worth. My total was 2400 bht for the 3 small pieces. My friends total was 2000 bht for the medium. The photos I provided of my dogs didn’t have ears so I sent multiple and asked him to add ears which he was happy to do (Nut does some of the work but doesn’t speak English as fluently so all directions goes through Ed however Nut is still absolutely lovely) I will add the reference photos we sent below as well as the paintings. My only regret is that I didn’t take a photo before they wrapped because I was so overcome with emotion at the sight of my best mate who passed away earlier this year. I was in absolute tears at how well he captured him (the black and white one) I will add photos again once home and unwrapped because these do no justice to the stunning work provided. Please, if you need anything in the form of artwork, go and see these beautiful people. They are open every day until 11pm. Help me put these guys on the map! Whatsapp number can be provided 🫶🏽

A lot variety of food to eat. Have beer drink and even have potraits shop. Place must visit and eat food.

[April 2023] Not that great night market. Many shopping stall not open. But most food vendors just gather together at the square. Surrounding is extremely warm and lack of ventilation. And not many fans too. Food quantity below average. Yet some are better options than the others. We've tried a couple and summarised as below. Steamed seafood/ grilled seafood: ordered Salted grilled tilapia fish. Although coated with salt but inside has no taste at all. Fish is fresh. The Cili sauce is extremely good. It really open up the appetite with spicy sour kicks. Coconut ice cream : coconut water are the best for the warm place. The water is plentiful and sweet and refreshing. It was served as chilled whole coconut. Pad thai: average sweet noodle. Not as great. Many ingredients given. Dimsum & spring roll: we ordered fried spring roll. Quite blant taste. But the filling is very generous. A little oily and fried super crispy. Huge spring roll worth the penny. Skewer (Next to gyoza stall): texture wasn't good. Taste and sauce not great. You may skip this.

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Street Food & Kalare Night Market: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Street Food & Kalare Night Market worth visiting?

Street Food & Kalare Night Market holds a 4.5★ rating from 93 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.

What are the opening hours of Street Food & Kalare Night Market?

Street Food & Kalare Night Market is typically open 17:00-00:00 — 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 Street Food & Kalare Night Market?

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 Street Food & Kalare Night Market located?

Street Food & Kalare Night Market is at Street food kalare night bazar Tambon Chang Moi, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).

Location Info

Street food kalare night bazar Tambon Chang Moi, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Opening Hours
Monday17:00–00:00
Tuesday17:00–00:00
Wednesday17:00–00:00
Thursday17:00–00:00
Friday17:00–00:00
Saturday17:00–00:00
Sunday17:00–00:00

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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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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