Melt In Your Mouth
This is where you go in Chiang Rai when you've had a week of plastic stools and want a proper tablecloth meal instead. It sits at the upscale end for the city, and the prices say so, but the trade-off is a calm room, careful plating and a kitchen that most people walk away happy with. Couples do well here. So do solo travellers who want to sit with a coffee and not be hurried along.
The hours are the real draw for me. Nine in the morning to eight at night, seven days, which in Chiang Rai is unusually generous. That makes it a good late breakfast, a good long lunch between temple stops, and a good early dinner if you're catching a flight or an evening bus. What it isn't is a late-night spot, so don't plan on rolling up at nine after the night bazaar.
Taste more of Chiang Rai
Street-food tours, market visits, and Thai cooking classes near Melt In Your Mouth — a guided way to eat like a local.
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Melt In Your Mouth, round out your day in Chiang Rai with contrasting stops nearby.
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Rong Suea Ten Temple
Free to enter, electric blue from floor to ceiling, and quieter first thing in the morning.
Wat Rong Khun
All white plaster and mirror glass, dazzling in the sun, and packed with people from the moment it opens.
Golden Triangle
Stand where three countries meet on the Mekong, then decide if the 1.5-hour drive was worth it.
Wat Huay Pla Kang
A 79-metre Guan Yin you can climb inside, plus a nine-storey pagoda and hilltop views, all free to enter.
Melt In Your Mouth: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melt In Your Mouth worth visiting?
Melt In Your Mouth holds a 4.2★ rating from 1,741 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Chiang Rai.
What are the opening hours of Melt In Your Mouth?
Melt In Your Mouth is typically open 09:00-20:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
How expensive is Melt In Your Mouth?
Melt In Your Mouth is upscale (฿฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Chiang Rai.
When is the best time to visit Melt In Your Mouth?
The best months to visit Chiang Rai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Melt In Your Mouth located?
Melt In Your Mouth is at 268 หมู่ที่ 21 ตำบล รอบเวียง อำเภอ เมืองเชียงราย Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand, in Chiang Rai. Getting around Chiang Rai: Grab (available in city centre); Songthaews.
Location Info
268 หมู่ที่ 21 ตำบล รอบเวียง อำเภอ เมืองเชียงราย Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand+66 52 020 549www.facebook.com/meltinyourmouthchiangraiVisitor 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
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Mae Fah Luang Airport (CEI) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). The bus from Chiang Mai takes ~3 hrs. There's also a 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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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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Mod Khao Tom Pui 2
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Kodtalay Seafood Buffet Sukhumvit
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Where to stay near Melt In Your Mouth
Find hotels in Chiang Rai on the booking sites travellers trust most.
- Compare prices across sites
- Filter for free cancellation
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Location Info
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
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Mae Fah Luang Airport (CEI) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). The bus from Chiang Mai takes ~3 hrs. There's also a 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)