Chiangmai
Dining & Restaurants
 Dining & Restaurants
in Chiangmai
Chiang Mai's restaurants offer a wide range of food,
second only to Bangkok. Naturally it's a good place to sample
northern Thai food: in particular, hunt down some khao
soi, yellow wheat noodles in curry broth with chicken
or beef. For those tired of eating rice or noodles there's
also a wide range of excellent western food restaurant in
Chiang Mai, from cheap hamburger stands to elaborate Italian
eateries.
Dress Code: You are in a tropical country so daytime
wear of shorts, T-shirt, etc. is quite OK; however you'll
earn bonus points if you look clean and tidy. Thai people
(even the poorest) take pride in personal cleanliness and
appearance (look at school kids and college students) so
the "unkempt" style of some visitors is not appreciated.
In the evenings long trousers (dress or skirt for ladies)
with a neat shirt/blouse, shoes with socks for men and nice
shoes for women (no flip-flops) are a must if you wish to
enter a nice restaurant and get a good seat. The nicer you
dress the better the table and service. If not you might
get a table next to the bathroom, in a corner away from
the view or in front of a loud music speaker.
Budget
Thai Food
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Galare Food Centre, Chang Khlan Road (opposite
the Night Bazaar Building), has a large open-air
food court, featuring free Thai classical dance performances
nightly. All food is paid for with coupons; most mains
20-50 baht.
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Re-Feel Cafe, 48/4-5 Rachavithi Rd. offers great
(cheap) Thai food, good atmosphere, friendly staff and
free billiards.
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Kuaytiaw Reua Koliang, Moon Muang Road (near
Ratchamankha Road; no English sign) serves authentic
kuaytiow reua (literally "boat noodles", rice
noodles in dark broth with beef). Contrary to Lonely
Planet's claims the accompanying veggies are kailan,
not ganja, but it's good stuff anyway at 25 baht a pop.
Western
Food 
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Mike's Hamburger Stand, on the corner of Chaiyapoom
Road and Chang Moi Road (along the east side of the
moat); and on Nimmanhaemin Road (across from
Soi 11). Open 9AM-3PM. Mike's is a brightly-lit,
"old-school" joint with at least two locations in Chiang
Mai. It's nothing fancy - just stools and a counter
in an open shop. Real good hamburgers for 60 baht, excellent
onion rings. If you're tired of rice and noodles this
is nice place to stop for lunch while walking around
town, and an even better place to fill your stomach
on the way home from the bars. Bacon, or ham and egg
sandwiches on the breakfast menu.
Mid-range
On the east bank of the
Ping River north of Nawarat Bridge is a cluster of restaurants
that double up as nightlife spots - see the listings
under Drink
Thai food
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Heuan Phen, 112 Ratchamankha Road. A specialist
in Northern Thai food, popular with Thais and foreigners
alike. Lunch in the air-conditioned hall is decent enough,
but dinner in the profusely decorated old house in the
back is little short of magical. Best of all is the
price: a bowl of khanom jiin naam ngiaw (Shan-style
pork rib noodles), a plate of som tum (green
papaya salad) and some sticky rice will still leave
you change from 50 baht! Open daily 08:00-15:00 &
17:00-22:00.
Western Food 
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Amazing Sandwhich 20/2 Huay Kaew Road (north-west
corner of the moat, opposite the Chaing Mai Orchid Hotel.
Two other locations in the city as well. Open daily
8am to 8pm (Sunday close 4pm). Choose from a million
and one items on their list and they'll build a sandwhich
for you your way. The also serve breakfasts and have
bagels.
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The Dukes +66-53249231 is located 50
meters north of the Tourism Authority of Thailand office
at 49/4-5 Chiang Mai - Lumpoon Road south of the Narawat
bridge on the east side of the Ping River. Excellent
home cooking style dishes and deserts. Full Bar with
local and imported beers and wines. Great family atmosphere,
no loud music or entertainment just good food.
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Chiang Mai Kebab, 69/4 Kotchasarn Road +66-71881832
- chicken, beef kebab, salad, Pita bread, falafel, samosa,
vegetarian. 17:00-midnight.
Splurge
Thai Food
When you come to Chiang Mai you should take in a traditional
Khantoke dinner and show. This is not just for tourists
as the Northern Thai people have been enjoying the Khantoke
dinner for centuries. There are also many garden restaurants
where you can enjoy an excellent Thai meal in a beautiful
setting.
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Old Chiang Mai Culture Center 185/3 Wualai Road
+66-53275097 - the first commercial Khantoke
Dinner in Chiang Mai more than 30 years ago. They have
the best Northern Thai food of any of the Kantoke establishments
however the seating, show and music are not as good
as at Khum Khantoke. Nightly 19:00-21:30.
Western Food 
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Fillmore Eeast Bar & Grill, Charernrasd
Road +66-53262416 - seating on two dining terraces
facing Mae Ping river. Delicious USDA Beef, lamb, veal,
chops, burgers. Excellent homemade deserts such as pecan,
pumpkin and apple pie with large choice of toppings.
The bar is separate from the riverside dinning area
so you can enjoy a romantic dinner in peace.
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Alois Bavarian Restaurant, Soi 8, Phrapoklao
Road +66-53278515 - authentic Bavarian specialties
- open Tuesday-Sunday, 11:30-23:00.
Provided
by Tourism Authority of Thailand
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