Best Restaurants & Food in Chiang Rai

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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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Pad Thai Jet Yod

4.7(234)

WR3J+CPV, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Grandma-run pad thai spot opposite a wat in central Chiang Rai, beloved for honest flavors and a warm welcome.

Awe's Cafe

4.7(779)$$$$

1021, หมู่ที่4 Jetyod Rd, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Budget-friendly cafe on Jetyod Road serving all-day meals and coffee in central Chiang Rai.

Barrab restaurant Chiang Rai

4.7(1,939)$$$$

897 เวียง 60 Phaholyothin Rd, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Cheap, unfussy Thai cooking on Phaholyothin Road, busy enough that you'll want to turn up before the rush.

Khao Soi Restaurant

4.7(863)$$$$

Prasopsook Rd, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Beloved Chiang Rai spot serving authentic khao soi, northern Thailand's iconic curry noodle soup, at budget prices.

RIBS&CO

4.7(1,957)$$$$

590, 2 Phaholyothin Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Western comfort food done properly, and the beef ribs are the reason to come.

Pad Thai - Thai Food & Drink in Chiangrai

4.7(817)$$$$

212 5 Kaoloi Rd, อำเภอ เมือง Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Budget-friendly Thai eatery on Kaoloi Rd serving fresh pad Thai and local dishes daily from 08:30.

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The Winds Chiang Rai Thai Restaurant

4.7(873)

891 เวียง 2 Phaholyothin Rd, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Highly regarded Thai restaurant on Phaholyothin Road serving authentic northern dishes, including standout Khao Soi.

Simply Northern Thai Food

4.7(357)$$$$

47/4 Nhong Boor Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Authentic Northern Thai kitchen on Nhong Boor Road serving traditional Lanna dishes at budget prices daily.

The Hungry Wolf

4.7(2,363)$$$$

1131 Kraisorasit, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A steady, mid-priced kitchen in central Chiang Rai that keeps people coming back, open all day, every day.

Hidden Gem

Delicious

4.7(161)

Rop Wiang Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Affordable Chinese-Thai restaurant in Chiang Rai's Rop Wiang area, praised for tender beef and generous portions.

Hidden Gem

PAPAUNO VIENNOISERIE & BISTRO

4.7(193)$$$$

428/7 - 428/8 เวียง Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

French-inspired pastry shop and bistro in central Chiang Rai, open daily from breakfast through evening.

Chivit Thamma Da Coffee House, Bistro & Bar

4.6(7,203)$$$$

179 หมู่ที่ 2 Bannrongseartean Soi 3, Tambon Rim Kok, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand

A colonial-style house on the Kok River where the garden, the food and the prices all run higher than average.

LA OLA CHIANG RAI

4.6(278)

528/8-9 13 14 Thanon Baanpa Pragarn Road, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Spanish tapas and Mediterranean dining in central Chiang Rai, known for standout paella and evening cocktails.

Dear Friends, Bistro

4.6(603)

1015 Jetyod Rd, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A relaxed bistro on Jetyod Road blending Western and Thai flavors in a quiet, air-conditioned setting.

Hidden Gem

Di Ivy

4.6(86)$$$$

36 Phaholyothin Rd, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A charming Chiang Rai spot blending northern Thai cooking with quality desserts and ice cream.

Heaven Burger

4.6(1,210)$$$$

1025, 9 Jetyod Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Popular burger joint on Jetyod Road serving creative beef and plant-based burgers, shakes, and café drinks.

Aunt Sangiam Midnight Fried Chicken

4.6(37)

เวียง ตลาดสด เทศบาล 1 Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A late-night fried chicken stall tucked inside Chiang Rai's Kad Luang market, serving crispy, affordable chicken until 2am.

Favola at Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort

4.6(506)

Le Méridien Resort by the Riverside 221 /2 หมู่ที่ 20 Kwae Wai Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Upscale Italian dining in a riverside resort setting, open daily for lunch and dinner in Chiang Rai.

Hidden Gem

Latest Recipe at Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort

4.6(48)

221, 2 Kwae Wai Rd, Tambon Robwieng, Amphur Muang, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Hotel restaurant at Le Meridien Chiang Rai serving buffet breakfast with authentic Northern Thai dishes daily.

The Cave Restaurant & Cellar

4.6(233)

1130, Tambon Si Kham, Amphoe Mae Chan, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57110, Thailand

Fusion restaurant set beside rice fields near Mae Chan, blending Thai, Italian, Mexican and European flavors.

Siam Corner Restaurant

4.5(347)$$$$

WR4J+3G6, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Casual, budget-friendly Thai restaurant in central Chiang Rai, open daily from noon until late.

Hidden Gem

THE SPACE MRC CHIANG RAI

4.5(108)

WQ9W+MCV, Rop Wiang Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand

Riverside evening dining spot in Chiang Rai with scenic mountain views and an open-air garden setting.

Chef Sasa

4.5(697)

882 884 Phaholyothin Rd, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A well-regarded restaurant on Chiang Rai's main road, popular with locals and visitors alike.

Central Chiangrai

4.5(7,049)

99/9 Phahon Yothin Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Air-conditioned escape with a cheap food court, an outdoor bazaar worth an evening, and immigration upstairs.

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The best months for Chiang Rai are November – February, and the rainy season runs May – October.