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Tops Food Hall Central Chiangmai

4.4(1,137 reviews)

A step above the budget supermarket chains common across Thailand, this Tops outpost inside Central Chiangmai shopping centre combines a well-stocked premium grocery store with a food hall offering multiple stalls and a broad range of ready-to-eat dishes. It draws a consistent mix of locals and tourists seeking quality ingredients, fresh fruit, and a more curated grocery experience than what Big C or Lotus typically offer. The food hall section suits groups or solo travellers who want variety without committing to a single restaurant, with enough stall options to accommodate different tastes in one visit.

The atmosphere is generally comfortable and well-organised, with self-checkout available for faster trips and staff noted for being approachable and willing to assist. Seating in the food hall can become scarce during lunch and dinner rushes, so visiting outside peak hours makes for a more relaxed experience.

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Reviews from Google

What a nice supermarket ❤️ The staff near self checkout was incredibly helpful and even arranged a discount for us even though we didn’t have a membership. Really appreciated it.

A great place to eat, although can be a bit busy at times and finding seat may have to wait. but the choice of stalls and food is pretty big. visit several times a month when out shopping. Just best to pick your time.

And because some of my food got dirty, I wanted to return it. The manager, looking very impatient, kept staring at me and urging me to pay. I paid at the self-checkout, so I had a terrible experience. The service was awful, everything was terrible. I only went there because some items were only available in that mall; otherwise, I wouldn't have gone back. It was so incredibly annoying, absolutely awful! 😡😡😭😭😡😭

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Location Info

99 Lampang - Chiang Mai Superhighway, Tambon Fa Ham, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand053 288 761www.tops.co.th/
Opening Hours
Monday09:00–22:00
Tuesday09:00–22:00
Wednesday09:00–22:00
Thursday09:00–22:00
Friday09:00–22:00
Saturday09:00–22:00
Sunday09:00–22:00

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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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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