The 10 Best Restaurants in Chiang Mai, Ranked
Northern Thai dominates this lot, from teak-house classics off Nimman to home-style kitchens in Hai Ya, with an Indian place and a vegetarian one breaking things up. Khoei Chiang Mai takes the top slot on sheer weight of opinion behind it. Most cluster in the old city or around Nimman, and half are proper cheap eats. Ranked by Google rating, with review volume as the tiebreaker.
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Khoei Chiang Mai - Northern Food (Chiang Mai Restaurant)
Authentic northern Thai restaurant in Chang Phueak serving traditional Chiang Mai cuisine at mid-range prices.
Chai 'N' Thai @ Nimman
Authentic North and South Indian restaurant in Nimman, serving halal, vegan, and gluten-free options daily.
It’s Good Kitchen
Authentic Thai kitchen near Wat Phra Singh, beloved by locals and travellers alike for honest flavours and budget prices.
B Samcook Home16
Beloved home-style Thai eatery in Chiang Mai's Hai Ya neighbourhood, open six days a week.
Huen Muan Jai
Authentic Northern Thai cuisine served in a charming restored wooden villa with a garden setting.
Garden to Table Chiangmai
Farm-to-table dining in Chiang Mai's old city, with fresh local produce and budget-friendly prices.
Chada Vegetarian Restaurant Chiang Mai
Budget-friendly vegetarian Thai food in Chiang Mai's old city, open daily with a strong local following.
Tong Tem Toh
Tong Tem Toh is Chiang Mai's most famous northern-Thai table — a teak-house restaurant on Nimmanhaemin soi 13 where office workers, students, and food pilgrims
Alice's Restaurant
Organic-focused restaurant on Loi Kroh Road, open daily noon to 23:30, with mid-range pricing.
Mr. KAI Restaurant
Affordable local Thai food on Jhaban Road, open daily from 9am to 9pm near Chiang Mai's old city.
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