Where to Eat in Chiang Mai, Thailand | Travel Tips

Here is the list I used when I went to Chiang Mai! If you click the names it'll take you to the restaurant to get more information. Hope this is helpful!

1. Khoa Soi – Coconut curry flavored soup with yellow egg and chicken
   1. Khao Soi Mae Sai (local hot spot)
   2. Khao Soi Nimman – broth more sweet and more expensive
   3. Khao Soi Kuhn Yai - popular among tripadvisor and touristy
   4. Khao Soi Arak
   5. Khao Soi lam Duan
2. Khantoke Diner - lanna culture and entertainment (old chian mai cultural center). It is a popular way of serving food using a red pedestal tray and has various Northern Thai food in it.
3. Good Morning Chiang Mai Cafe
4. Bird’s Nest Café
5. Free Bird Café
6. Akha Ama
7. Suki Koka – near cowboy lady order Thai Suki
8. Midnight Chicken
9. Blue Diamond natural herb
10. Mit Mai
11. Ploen Ruedee Night Market
12. Khanom Krok - coconut rice pancakes
13. Clay Studio Coffee
14. Tong temtoh
15. Huen Phen
16. Ristr8to - Latte Art Champs with unicorn lattes!
17. Pun Pun restuarant
18. Century Egg (Somphet Market)
19. Cha Yen (Thai Iced Tea – Ceylon tea that is sweetened and topped with condensed milk)
20. Sticky rice with mango - is a treat you'll have to get somewhere!
21. Huay Tung Tao Reservoir (Traveling by motorbike would be your best option to get to the Huay Tung Tao Reservoir. From the old city travel west on Huay Kaew Road and turn right on Highway 127. Travel north for about 4 km and then turn left when you see signs for the lake. If you come to Highway 107, you have gone too far. You could also order Grab car (Asia’s version of Uber) and it should cost about 100-150 baht. Another way to get there would be to talk to a songthaew (red truck) driver and negotiate a price. You would probably play about 100 baht per person and you would need at least 4-6 people. Cost: There is a 50 baht entrance fee for foreigners. If you enter before 7 a.m., it is free.
22. If you like street food, don't miss the famous Cowboy Hat Lady featured on Anthony Bourdain's show Parts Unknown serving Khao Kha Mo (Thai-style stewed pork leg). Her stall is located near the north gate of the old city at the Chang Phuek Market. The pork and rice dish can be served in a small size (40 baht) or a large size (50 baht) and it literally melts in your mouth. Insider Tip: We don't like fatty pieces of meat, so order ours “mai ow nang” which means without skin and fat.

​Rooftop Bars in Chiang Mai

• Akyra Manor: Lounge beside their rooftop pool with a fancy cocktail in hand. They have 2 for 1 drinks for their happy hour special from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the views as the sun sets behind Doi Suthep.
• Xanadu Rooftop and Restaurant: This classy rooftop is on the 17th floor in the Furama Hotel. You can get great views of Nimman and Doi Suthep as you order a meal and drinks.
• Oasis Rooftop Garden Bar: Tucked away in the northeast corner of the old city, Oasis presents a relax vibe and a nice place to meet up with friend

Where to find live music

• Northgate Jazz Club: This ultra-popular venue can get super crowded, especially on Tuesdays when they host an open mic night. Expect to be standing on the street, mingling with other music-lovers.
• Thapae East: This venue is super cool and hosts many events.
• 7 Pounds: This bar is a hidden oasis, and we’re obsessed! With a garden lit by fairy lights, decently priced drinks and a big stage for performers, this low key bar is tucked away in a quiet street not far from Maya Mall and will make you feel as if you’ve discovered a local secret!
• Manung Bar: This 50’s diner themed bar is popular with a young Thai crowd and is a great place to catch some live music. We arrived around 8 p.m. and it was empty, so we had a cute vintage booth to ourselves. But beware, this place fills up fast once the music begins! There were hardly any foreigners in this bar, which gives it a totally different vibe than many places in Nimman.
• Mellowship Jazz Club: Live music every night of the week. A little bit more upscale, but a pretty nice place if you want seating, food and nice drinks while enjoying live music.

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