Street Food & Kalare Night Market
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. Good to know: the market opens daily at 17:00 and runs until midnight, making it an ideal dinner stop or late-evening outing. Arriving early is advisable, as tables fill up quickly and waiting for a seat is common during peak hours. The open-air setting means the space can feel warm on hotter nights, so lightweight clothing is recommended. Some shopping stalls may not always be fully operational, so visitors primarily interested in food will generally find the most consistent activity around the central food square.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Street Food & Kalare Night Market, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
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 🫶🏽
They have the best street food court in the area, with live music and performance. Great choices and decent food. Come early for a table or be prepared to wait for one to avail itself. The place is quite clean and breezy. Love the atmosphere.
A lot variety of food to eat. Have beer drink and even have potraits shop. Place must visit and eat food.
Location Info
Street food kalare night bazar Tambon Chang Moi, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, ThailandTips 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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Location Info
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
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)