#1
Tong Tem Toh
4.2 (6,686)·Chiang Mai
The teak-house northern-food phenomenon on Nimman soi 13 — queue, order the hang lay, thank the queue.
Best Thai Restaurants in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai's top-rated Thai restaurants — Northern Thai classics, khao soi, and Lanna cuisine.
15 places$ to $$ price levelAvg 4.5 on GoogleUpdated Mar 2026
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- #2
Huen Phen
4.0 (3,882)·Chiang MaiThe old city's decades-running Lanna benchmark — khao soi lunches, antique-filled candle-lit dinners.
- #3
Khoei Chiang Mai - Northern Food (Chiang Mai Restaurant)
4.8 (6,827)·Chiang MaiPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeA modern northern-Thai hit — refined takes on laab and hang lay without losing the fire.
- #4
Huen Muan Jai
4.4 (4,853)·Chiang MaiPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeAward-listed northern cooking in a Santitham teak house — sai ua and nam prik noom done properly.
- #5
Khao Soi Khun Yai
4.6 (2,931)·Chiang MaiThe moat-side garden shack serving the city's definitive khao soi — sells out by early afternoon.
- #6
B Samcook Home16
4.9 (2,049)·Chiang MaiA chef's home-dining table with near-perfect reviews — personal, seasonal, and worth booking.
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- #7
It’s Good Kitchen
4.6 (4,048)·Chiang MaiPrice level$$$$BudgetA big garden kitchen beloved for consistent Thai standards and gentle prices.
- #8
Baan Landai Fine Thai Cuisine
4.6 (1,497)·Chiang MaiPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeFine-Thai plating on a quiet old-city soi — the special-occasion pick that stays affordable.
- #9
Maadae Slow Fish Kitchen
4.4 (1,441)·Chiang MaiPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeSlow-food southern-leaning seafood in the north — sustainably sourced and unlike anything nearby.
- #10
Krua Dabb Lob
4.5 (1,017)·Chiang MaiPrice level$$$$BudgetA local kitchen with wok-fired classics and a devoted following — come hungry, order laab.
- #11
Blackitch Artisan Kitchen
4.6 (390)·Chiang MaiChef Black's fermentation-driven tasting menus — Chiang Mai's most inventive Thai table.
- #12
THE HOUSE by Ginger
4.3 (3,296)·Chiang MaiPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeColonial-house dining with Lanna recipes in their dress-up clothes — pretty, central, dependable.
- #13
Best Khao Soi Chang mai
4.6 (256)·Chiang MaiPrice level$$$$BudgetThe confident name mostly earns it — rich bowls and quick service near the old city.
- #14
Baan Khun Nine Kitchen
4.6 (339)·Chiang MaiPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeHome-style Thai cooking that regulars guard jealously — small menu, big flavor.
- #15
Gord Chiangmai Kitchen - Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch in the garden
4.5 (166)·Chiang MaiPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeGarden breakfasts and Thai lunches under the trees — the gentle start-the-day option.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Thai restaurant in Chiang Mai?
For northern Thai food, Tong Tem Toh on Nimman Soi 13 and Huen Phen in the Old City are the classics, and Khoei and Huen Muan Jai near Santitham do northern cooking without toning it down. Khao Soi Khun Yai is the pick for khao soi.
Where is Khoei Chiang Mai?
Khoei Chiang Mai is on Thanon Santitham, northwest of the Old City, and opens from 11:00 to 22:00 every day. It serves northern Thai food, and its jackfruit curry is the dish people come back for.
Where can I find the best Thai food in Chiang Mai's Old City?
Huen Phen for northern dishes at dinner, Khao Soi Khun Yai by the moat for khao soi before it sells out in the early afternoon, Baan Landai for a dinner-only Lanna menu, and Krua Dabb Lob and It's Good Kitchen on Rachadamnoen Road for everyday Thai food at low prices.
Do I need to book Thai restaurants in Chiang Mai?
For dinner at the popular places, yes, or arrive as they open. Huen Muan Jai opens at 17:00 and fills quickly, Maadae Slow Fish Kitchen is worth booking, and Tong Tem Toh has a dinner line that moves faster than it looks.
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