THE HOUSE by Ginger
Thai cooking with a twist in a colonial house on the Old City's east side. About ฿400 to ฿1,200 a person, open 11:00 to 23:00, a Bib Gourmand in 2021.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–23:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
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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.
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Getting there and around
- 199 Mun Mueang Road, just inside the Old City's east moat, about 100 m from Somphet Market and a short walk from Tha Phae Gate.
Details
- Address
- 199 Mun Mueang Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 53 287 681
- Website
- www.thehousebygingercm.com
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Why go, and how to do it well
The House by Ginger is a restaurant in a restored colonial house on Mun Mueang Road, just inside the Old City's east moat near Somphet Market. It was set up by Hans Christensen, a Danish former menswear designer who founded the Ginger homeware brand, and the dining rooms are spacious and heavily decorated, with sofas and candlelit terraces. The cooking is Thai with a twist, plus a handful of Western plates.
Order from the Thai side. Reviewers come back for the appetizer platter, the slow-braised beef in lemongrass sauce and the khao soi with braised beef, with Thai tea tiramisu to finish, while the steak and the beef carpaccio draw the complaints. Expect to spend about ฿400 to ฿1,200 a person. Michelin gave it a Bib Gourmand in its 2021 Thailand guide, but it isn't in the current guide.
The restaurant opens at 11:00 and takes last orders at 22:00, and The House Lounge, in the 1937 colonial mansion, opens at 17:00. Its own booking page marks Wednesday as closed while the rest of the site says open daily, so call 053 287 681 before a Wednesday visit. Book online for dinner in high season. For a same-day table after 18:00 the restaurant asks you to phone. The kitchen sometimes sends everything at once, so ask for courses if pacing matters to you.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
Make a reservation so you don’t have to wait for seating, made same day no problem. For a starter we ordered chicken satay skewers and the peanut sauce was delicious (ate them so fast we had no time for pictures). We ordered the slow braised beef and Stir fried crispy pork belly with Thai basil and both were very good. Although it was pricier, they were both one of the better meals we had during our stay in Chiang Mai. For dessert we shared Thai tea infused tiramisu and the portion was generous. Overall the atmosphere was nice and service was great. Definitely recommend eating here one of your days in Chiang Mai.
Really enjoyed our dinner here. Was quite full so reservations are recommended. The appetiser platter is a great way to start. Did not enjoy the beef carpaccio as much since it lacked acid and brightness but the slow braised beef in lemongrass sauce was so so good!! Carrot cake and tiramisu also good.
We were looking for a lunch place and stumbled across this restaurant housed in a large compound. Didn’t realize that it’s Michelin guide for many years. As we didn’t book, they managed to quickly arranged a table for our large group of 10. There’s a lot of selection on the menu and we ordered a good variety to share. Prices obviously on the higher range but the space and ambiance is very nice. Overall we find the dishes just average, nothing to really shout about. But it’s a good experience if you do not mind paying a bit more for the surroundings. Our order of sticky rice mango was below expectations as the mango was sour. I felt like a restaurant of this reputation should definitely not serve out sour mangoes.
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199 Mun Mueang Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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THE HOUSE by Ginger: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The House by Ginger in the Michelin Guide?
It was awarded a Bib Gourmand in the 2021 MICHELIN Guide Thailand, alongside its sister restaurant Ginger Farm Kitchen, but it isn't listed in the current guide.
How much does dinner at The House by Ginger cost?
Expect about ฿400 to ฿1,200 a person, depending on drinks.
What are The House by Ginger's opening hours?
11:00 to 23:00 with last orders at 22:00. The House Lounge opens at 17:00. Its booking page marks Wednesday as closed, so call 053 287 681 before a Wednesday visit.
Do I need to book The House by Ginger?
For dinner in high season, yes. Book online, or phone for a same-day table after 18:00.
Is THE HOUSE by Ginger worth visiting?
THE HOUSE by Ginger holds a 4.3★ rating from 3,296 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Chiang Mai.
When is the best time to visit THE HOUSE by Ginger?
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 THE HOUSE by Ginger located?
THE HOUSE by Ginger is at 199 Mun Mueang Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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