Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai
Budget-friendly Thai eatery on Kaoloi Rd serving fresh pad Thai and local dishes daily from 08:30.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 08:30–21:30
- Price
- $$$$
- Budget
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.
Details
- Phone
- +66 93 296 4541
Full opening hours
Is this your business?Feature it
Taste more of Chiang Rai
Street-food tours, market visits and Thai cooking classes near Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai.
Why go, and how to do it well
This no-frills Thai restaurant on Kaoloi Road in central Chiang Rai has built a strong reputation among both locals and travelers for delivering genuine, flavorful Thai cooking at budget-friendly prices. The kitchen specializes in pad Thai and traditional regional dishes, prepared fresh throughout the day in a small, casual setting. Visitors consistently highlight the generous portions and the warm, friendly welcome from the owner as standout features of the experience.
The dining environment is simple and straightforward — this is a place where the food does the talking rather than the decor. Reviewers note the interior could use some attention, but the quality on the plate more than compensates. Diners have praised the pad Thai in particular for its depth of flavor, and small touches like complimentary peanuts reflect the hospitable approach that keeps people coming back.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
Stay within reach of Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai
SponsoredSearch Chiang Rai hotels with your dates. Filter for free cancellation if you want to hold a room and decide later.
See hotels near Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in ChiangraiOpens Booking.com with your dates
Best rated within a 8-minute walk
Taste more of Chiang Rai
Street-food tours, market visits and Thai cooking classes near Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai.
Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 2 minThai restaurantRestaurants & Food · 160 m · 5.0★
- 2 minBaan Pordeedin HotelHotels & Resorts · 200 m · 4.4★
- 3 minThe Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort and SpaWellness & Spas · 200 m · 4.6★
- 3 minSocial Garden HostelHotels & Resorts · 240 m · 5.0★
- 6 minAlio Slow Bar ChiangraiMarkets & Shopping · 450 m · 4.9★
- 6 minWat Sri BunruangTemples & Culture · 480 m · 4.4★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai, round out your day in Chiang Rai with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
조리과정에서 열을 이용한 세균 제거는 대부분의 식중독균을 60~80℃에서 10~30분간 가열해 단백질을 파괴하여 살균하는 방식입니다. 끓는 물(100℃)은 대부분의 균을 사멸시키지만, 80℃에서 30분간 가열해도 황색포도상구균의 독소는 파괴되지 않아 주의가 필요합니다. To Jessica Fernandez below: People from all countries complain about stomach aches after eating Pad Thai, but Pad Thai is typically heated to over 100 degrees Celsius. It's highly likely that you developed gastroenteritis because you didn't wash your hands. Don't expect military kitchen hygiene at your local restaurant. I see so many people skipping their vegetables and getting their hands dirty. Please eat properly. Regardless of price, don't blame the restaurant for not washing your hands. It's a real problem. Heat-based germ removal during the cooking process involves heating food at 60-80 degrees Celsius for 10-30 minutes, destroying the proteins of most foodborne pathogens and sterilizing them. Boiling water (100 degrees Celsius) kills most bacteria, but even 30 minutes at 80 degrees Celsius won't destroy Staphylococcus aureus toxins, so be careful. You didn't eat oysters or sashimi... Wash your hands properly. Blaming small business owners for not washing your hands will only hurt your business. If you're sensitive, just make it at home. By the way, they don't sell shrimp pad thai here. And the digestive system isn't sterile, so your hands are the culprit. Wash your hands well. Don't blame the small businesses. You can't even complain in your own country. Don't harass kind Thai people.
Super delicious food and friendly atmosphere! I had the pad Thai which was full of flavour. They gave me free peanuts to start and a plate of fresh food afterwards. I cannot recommend this place enough. The portion was huge and filling and the owner and son were so kind. I would always eat here!
The food was really good and the price was very reasonable. It's a small place and the owner is really friendly. I would say the interior needs a bit of a clean.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 817 reviews on Google.
212 5 Kaoloi Rd, อำเภอ เมือง Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand
Open in Google MapsMore restaurants & food nearby
All within a 9-minute walk of Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai.

Thai restaurant

Melt In Your Mouth

JESSE'S SMASH BURGERS by No.4

Varee Fine Casual Dining
Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
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.
Use Grab for Delivery
The Grab app works for food delivery across Thailand, letting you order from street stalls and restaurants alike. It's invaluable on rainy days or when you want to eat in your hotel.
Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai worth visiting?
Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai holds a 4.7★ rating from 817 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Chiang Rai.
What are the opening hours of Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai?
Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai is typically open 08:30–21:30 — 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 Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai?
Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai is budget-friendly (฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Chiang Rai.
When is the best time to visit Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai?
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: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).
Where is Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai located?
Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai is at 212 5 Kaoloi Rd, อำเภอ เมือง Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand, in Chiang Rai. Getting around Chiang Rai: Grab (available in city center); Songthaews.
Also popular in Chiang Rai

Bandu Market

The Library ChiangRai

Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)

Chiang Rai River Beach
Similar Restaurants & Food across Thailand

Han Teung Chiangmai

Nong Beer Restaurant

KAO.PIAK.SEN






