Tops Food Hall Central Chiangmai
Part premium supermarket, part food hall, this Tops outpost inside Central Chiangmai shopping centre draws a loyal crowd of locals and tourists looking for quality groceries, fresh produce, and ready-to-eat food options. Unlike budget supermarket chains, Tops positions itself closer to the higher-end grocery experience, stocking quality ingredients, fresh fruit, and a range of products that appeal to travellers self-catering or picking up snacks for the road. The food hall section offers a solid selection of stalls serving a variety of dishes, making it a practical stop for groups or solo travellers who want choice without committing to a single restaurant. It can get busy, and seating is sometimes limited during peak hours, so arriving outside of lunch and dinner rushes is advisable. Staff have generally been noted as helpful, and the self-checkout area is available for quicker visits. Good to know: The location on the Lampang-Chiang Mai Superhighway means this is not a walkable destination from the old city or most tourist accommodation. A taxi, ride-hail app, or personal vehicle is the most practical way to get here. It works best as a combined trip with other errands at Central Chiangmai rather than a standalone outing. Travellers who have experienced issues with online orders from this location suggest shopping in person for the most reliable experience.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Tops Food Hall Central Chiangmai, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
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.
This place attract many tourists and local customer that need some quality food & quality ingredients. This place is not like Big C or Lotus but like Tops or Rimping. This full of fresh food like fruits, vegetables, daily product, bakery, meat, seafood, salad bar, cheese. And other like wine, sausage and normal supermarket stuff. Price is rather expensive in some product. (Import Product, some fresh food) Product is not the same like Tops or Rimping. If you like quality product. I may recommend this place after Rimping.
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.
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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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)