Best Restaurants & Food in Chiang Rai

71 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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Hidden Gem

Rosprasert Muslim Food

4.5(191)

407/7 Isaraparb Rd, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Family-run halal restaurant near Chiang Rai's mosque, serving flavorful curries, oxtail soup, and yellow rice.

Sareeneen food & sweet (halal)

4.4(293)$$$$

WR3P+P25, Prasopsook Rd, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Budget halal eatery on Prasopsook Rd serving local Thai food and sweet drinks, open daily 10am–9pm.

LaoMa Express

4.4(93)$$$$

WR4H+QWW, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Budget-friendly Chinese-Thai noodle shop in Chiang Rai serving roasted duck, BBQ pork, and wonton soup.

270° Bistro and Cabin

4.4(341)$$$$

Soi Wuttichompoo, Tambon Rop Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A relaxed cabin-style bistro in central Chiang Rai, open daily from 10am to midnight.

J MARKET CHIANGRAI

4.4(91)

WR4H+M9F, 395 Sanambin Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A local food market near Chiang Rai's Clock Tower, offering diverse street food at everyday prices.

Doi Chang Coffee

4.4(74)

QHX3+632, Huai Chomphu, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57180, Thailand

A coffee destination in Chiang Rai's highlands where visitors can explore and taste renowned Doi Chang beans.

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Mod Khao Tom Pui 2

4.4(371)$$$$

498 9 Rattanakheat Rd, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Late-night Thai comfort food spot in central Chiang Rai, open daily from 4 PM until 2 AM.

Moom Mai Restaurant

4.4(748)$$$$

64 Moo 16, Sankhongluang Rd, Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A local Thai garden restaurant in Chiang Rai, recommended by residents for northern dishes like khao soi and nam ngiao. Open daily until 22:30.

Cabbages & Condoms

4.3(174)

620 25 Thanalai, ตำบล เวียง Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A socially conscious restaurant in Chiang Rai that pairs quality dining with a community awareness mission.

Book’s Cafe & Bistro Chiangrai

4.3(148)$$$$

เวียง 26 หมู่ที่ 18 ถนน Soi Sanpanard, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A laid-back garden bistro and live music venue in central Chiang Rai, open afternoons through late night.

Leelawadee Chiang Rai Restaurant

4.3(1,490)$$$$

58 2 Kwae Wai Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Dinner-only riverside Thai with a live band from about 7pm and outdoor tables worth booking on a cool night.

Laemcharoen Seafood Central Chiangrai

4.3(36)$$$$

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

A well-known seafood chain restaurant inside Central Chiang Rai mall, offering a broad Thai seafood menu.

Larb Sanam Keela

4.3(1,805)$$$$

151/3 Moo 22, Sanam Keela Rd, Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Chiang Rai's best-known northern Thai larb shop, near the provincial stadium, popular with locals for larb, steamed beef and garlic-fried fish.

Melt In Your Mouth

4.2(1,741)$$$$

268 หมู่ที่ 21 ตำบล รอบเวียง อำเภอ เมืองเชียงราย Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Chiang Rai's polished sit-down option, open from breakfast through to an early dinner every day.

@Waterside Chiangrai

4.2(502)$$$$

314 ม5, Tambon Mae Yao, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand

Riverside Thai restaurant on the Kok River with live music, evening-only hours, and a relaxed open-air atmosphere.

Khao Tom Jor Charoenchai

4.2(1,863)$$$$

400/11 Sanambin Rd, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Rice soup done properly, cheap, and open from late afternoon till 11pm every night.

FoodPark

4.2(37)$$$$

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

Budget-friendly food court inside Central Chiang Rai mall, serving a wide variety of Thai dishes from around 30–70 THB.

Lanmanee Food Court

4.2(116)$$$$

116 ม.1 บ้านร่องขุ่น Tambon Pa O Don Chai, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Cheap, quick refuelling right by the White Temple parking lot, once you've worked out the prepaid card.

Big C Supercenter Chiang Rai 1

4.2(3,868)

184, Tambon Rop Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

A workhorse hypermarket for stocking up, not a place you'd travel across town to eat.

Lalitta Café

4.1(3,960)$$$$

392, 6, Tambon Rim Kok, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand

Pay the 60 baht, come early, and treat the garden as the main event rather than the coffee.

Lulum Restaurant Chiang Rai

4.1(3,014)$$$$

เลขที่ 188/8 หมู่ที่ 20 Kwae Wai Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Proper northern Thai cooking by the river, spice included, and the 5pm sunset table is the one to aim for.

De Lanna Riverfront Café & Restaurant

4.1(509)$$$$

211, 7 ถ Kwae Wai Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand

Spacious riverside café and restaurant in central Chiang Rai serving Thai, Chinese, and Western food.

The Foodie Project @ Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport

3.9(22)

02001 2nd Floor Mea Fah Luang, Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport, ตำบล บ้านดู่ อำเภอเมืองเชียงราย เชียงราย 57100, Thailand

Airport food court on the 2nd floor of Chiang Rai Airport, known for local dishes including Khao Soi.

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