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LaoMa Express
Restaurants & Food
Chiang Rai

LaoMa Express

4.4(91 reviews)$$$$

LaoMa Express is a budget-friendly Chinese-Thai eatery in the Wiang area of Mueang Chiang Rai District, drawing a loyal following for its Hong Kong-style noodles and roasted meats. The kitchen turns out an appealing spread of crowd favourites, with roasted duck egg noodles, char siew, crispy pork, BBQ pork, and wonton soup all earning consistent praise from visitors. Dishes are priced in the 50–70 THB range, making it an accessible option for travellers watching their spending without wanting to compromise on quality or flavour. The food leans firmly into Chinese-Thai tradition — savoury, well-seasoned, and built around fresh ingredients. Chicken wings are noted for their crispiness and generous meat, while the roasted duck is described as tender rather than chewy. Rice and noodle bases are both available, giving diners flexibility in how they build their meal. The overall experience is straightforward and unfussy, focused squarely on the food itself. LaoMa Express is open seven days a week from 9:00 AM, with slightly extended hours on Saturdays until 8:30 PM and closing at 8:00 PM on all other days. Arriving during off-peak lunch or mid-afternoon hours is a practical way to avoid any wait, particularly on weekends when demand for the roasted duck dishes tends to be higher. No website is available, so walk-ins are the standard approach.

Experience hints

Hidden gem
Budget-friendly

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Visitor Reviews

The food is excellent 👍👍👍. Roast duck, Roasted pork, Char siew. Whether with rice or noodles, they taste great. Definitely Chinese Thai taste but it's so savoury for me. The chillies , soya sauce with green chilies are great pairing with the food. Price is reasonable. Dine in or take away, the food still taste great. Locals or tourist should like the food there. Definitely recommended

What an absolute delicious restaurant. Ordered 4 dishes and everything was top notch quality. Chicken wings were Crispy and had lots of meat on them. Vegetables so fresh and Crispy. White chicken Curry was perfect. Everything priced very reasonable and large Heineken was 90 baht.

Good place for Hong Kong style noodle, BBQ pork and crispy pork are above average level. Very satisfied for 50-70 THB noodle. Roasted duck's skin should be crispier though.

Location Info

WR4H+QWW, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand+66 81 716 1170
Opening Hours
Monday09:00-20:00
Tuesday09:00-20:00
Wednesday09:00-20:00
Thursday09:00-20:00
Friday09:00-20:00
Saturday09:00-20:30
Sunday09:00-20:00

Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – February

Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)

Rainy season

June – September

Avg. temperature

14°C – 35°C(57°F – 95°F)

Crowds

Moderate

Peak: December – February

Getting there

Mae Fah Luang Airport (CEI) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). Bus from Chiang Mai takes ~3 hrs. Scenic Golden Triangle road trip from Chiang Mai.

Getting around

  • Grab (available in city centre)
  • Songthaews
  • Motorbike rental (฿200/day)
  • Car hire (for Golden Triangle & hill tribes)

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