Best Restaurants & Food in Chiang Rai
69 places found in Chiang Rai
Discover the best restaurants & food in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Home to the White Temple, Golden Triangle, and hill tribe villages Whether you're planning your first visit or returning to explore more, our curated selection highlights the top-rated restaurants & food that Chiang Rai has to offer, complete with ratings, reviews, and practical visitor information.
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JESSE'S SMASH BURGERS by No.4
A weekend-only smash burger spot in Chiang Rai with a perfect rating and a loyal local following.
Thai restaurant
A family-run Thai kitchen in Chiang Rai where the owner grows his own produce and cooks with genuine warmth.
Pinan Thaifood
Authentic Thai street food spot near Chiang Rai's Queen Sirikit Clock Tower, run by warm, welcoming local women.
India At Chiang Rai
Authentic North and South Indian restaurant on Jed Yod Road, serving vegan, halal, and gluten-free options daily.
Mheewok
A beloved made-to-order Thai kitchen in central Chiang Rai, open late most nights with standout wok cooking.
Big Noodle Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
A build-your-own noodle concept in Chiang Rai where diners choose from Asian instant noodles, toppings, and add-ons.
Locus Native Food Lab
Fine dining rooted in northern Thai tradition, led by Chef Kong at a destination-worthy compound outside Chiang Rai.
Artemisia: Royal Persian Restaurant and boutique wines by Uncle Woody
A hidden-gem Persian restaurant in Chiang Rai serving authentic kebabs, stews, and boutique wines in a charming courtyard setting.
Kunda Vegetarian Vegan Burger Cafe Chiang Rai
Plant-based burger cafe on Trairat Road serving inventive, whole-ingredient burgers with a temple view.
Imlamai Khaosoi (Night Bazaar)
A beloved food stall inside Chiang Rai Night Bazaar serving deeply flavourful khao soi at wallet-friendly prices.
Sushi by B Omakase Chiangrai
A refined omakase sushi experience in the heart of Chiang Rai, earning high praise for quality and craft.
Something Journey Chiang Rai
A café, restaurant and villa on one green plot, with a pond, carp to feed and ducks with their own palace.
Homchan
Elegant Northern Thai dining in a preserved old mansion, praised for rich khao soi and lush, relaxed surroundings.
The Hungry Nest
A cosy all-day café and restaurant on Jetyod Road serving Western comfort food, Thai dishes, and specialty coffee.
JINLU RESTAURANT
Authentic Chinese restaurant in Chiang Rai serving Cantonese, Shanghai, and Hong Kong-style dishes daily until 10pm.
Noon till night
A laid-back evening restaurant in Chiang Rai serving refined Western dishes with standout pasta and fresh seafood.
Give Green Farm House
Farm-to-table dining beside Baan Dam Museum, serving fresh organic meals at budget-friendly prices.
Joonlapak
A well-regarded evening dining spot in central Chiang Rai, open nightly from 5pm.
Gold Jane
A popular evening noodle shop in Chiang Rai serving hearty beef and pork soups with bold, flavourful broths.
The Peak Wine & Grill
Rooftop wine bar and grill on the 10th floor with Chiang Rai's best sunset views and evening cocktails.
THE SHACK f
Acclaimed BBQ spot in Chiang Rai serving slow-smoked ribs and grilled chicken with a relaxed, casual vibe.
Tamachat Vegetarian Restaurant.
Chiang Rai's go-to budget vegetarian restaurant, serving fresh Thai dishes on brown rice every morning until 3pm.
Kha Lung Fried Chicken
A beloved street-side fried chicken spot in Chiang Rai with a loyal local following and evening-only hours.
Varee Fine Casual Dining
Thai fusion fine dining by the river in Chiang Rai, open daily from 6am with romantic outdoor seating.
All 69 restaurants & food in Chiang Rai
- @Waterside Chiangrai
- 270° Bistro and Cabin
- Artemisia: Royal Persian Restaurant and boutique wines by Uncle Woody
- Aunt Sangiam Midnight Fried Chicken
- Awe's Cafe
- Barrab restaurant Chiang Rai
- Big C Supercenter Chiang Rai 1
- Big Noodle Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
- Book’s Cafe & Bistro Chiangrai
- Cabbages & Condoms
- Central Chiangrai
- Chef Sasa
- Chivit Thamma Da Coffee House, Bistro & Bar
- De Lanna Riverfront Café & Restaurant
- Dear Friends, Bistro
- Delicious
- Di Ivy
- Doi Chang Coffee
- Favola at Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort
- FoodPark
- Give Green Farm House
- Gold Jane
- Heaven Burger
- Homchan
- Imlamai Khaosoi (Night Bazaar)
- India At Chiang Rai
- J MARKET CHIANGRAI
- JESSE'S SMASH BURGERS by No.4
- JINLU RESTAURANT
- Joonlapak
- Kha Lung Fried Chicken
- Khao Soi Restaurant
- Khao Tom Jor Charoenchai
- Kunda Vegetarian Vegan Burger Cafe Chiang Rai
- LA OLA CHIANG RAI
- Laemcharoen Seafood Central Chiangrai
- Lalitta Café
- Lanmanee Food Court
- LaoMa Express
- Latest Recipe at Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort
- Leelawadee Chiang Rai Restaurant
- Locus Native Food Lab
- Lulum Restaurant Chiang Rai
- Melt In Your Mouth
- Mheewok
- Mod Khao Tom Pui 2
- Noon till night
- Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai
- Pad Thai Jet Yod
- PAPAUNO VIENNOISERIE & BISTRO
- Pinan Thaifood
- RIBS&CO
- Rosprasert Muslim Food
- Sareeneen food & sweet (halal)
- Siam Corner Restaurant
- Simply Northern Thai Food
- Something Journey Chiang Rai
- Sushi by B Omakase Chiangrai
- Tamachat Vegetarian Restaurant.
- Thai restaurant
- The Cave Restaurant & Cellar
- The Foodie Project @ Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport
- The Hungry Nest
- The Hungry Wolf
- The Peak Wine & Grill
- THE SHACK f
- THE SPACE MRC CHIANG RAI
- The Winds Chiang Rai Thai Restaurant
- Varee Fine Casual Dining
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Browse our curated list above, sorted by rating and visitor reviews. We feature only verified restaurants & food with Google ratings, so you can compare options and find the best match for your trip to Chiang Rai.
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When is the best time to visit Chiang Rai?
The best time to visit Chiang Rai depends on your priorities. High season (November-February) offers the best weather but higher prices and larger crowds. Shoulder season (March-April, October) provides good weather with fewer tourists. Low season (May-September) has the lowest prices but more rain.