Lonely PlanetOct 20, 2026
Where to Eat and Drink in Chiang Mai
American restauranteur, chef and Thai cookbook writer Andy Ricker shares his favorite places to dine and drink in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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- Victor’s Indian PalaceRestaurantserves some of the best vegetable korma
- Elsewhere
- NimmanhaeminNeighborhoodChiang Mai, Thailandhub for cool bars, up-and-coming chefs, regional Thai dishes
- Night BazaarAttractionChiang Mai, Thailandgood places to eat around the Ping River
- Yok Fa PochanaRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandserves phat si ew in a giant wok over a roaring fire
- Kafe 1985RestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandcasual old-school pub for backpackers, expats, locals, refugees
- Akha AmaRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandbest espresso drinks made with Direct Trade coffee
- MitmaiRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandhuge menu of Yunnanese dishes, order Yunnan ham
- The White RabbitRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailanddark, cozy bar pours imaginative cocktails using Thai ingredients
- Saturday marketMarketChiang Mai, Thailandhandcrafted goods, trinkets, souvenirs and food stalls
- The LarderRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandexcels in all-day brunches like avocado toast, pastries
- Roast8ryRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandfounded by 2017 World Latte Art Champion, inventive latte art
- Maadae Slow Fish KitchenRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandsustainably caught seafood and local produce, traditional Thai flavors
- Anantara hotelHotelChiang Mai, Thailandelegant riverside hotel with a rooftop bar
- Rasik Local KitchenRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandsimilar vibe to Maadae, tasty curries
- Flo Coffee BrewersRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandcoffeehouse set inside a 100-year-old wooden shophouse
- Jing Jai MarketMarketChiang Mai, Thailandstalls, shops, restaurants, farmers' market, vintage market
- Laap Dii Khom Khon YongRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandbest Northern Thai laap, jaw phak kat, kaeng awm
- PathomRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandspecializes in rice porridge with Chinese-Thai toppings
- Naam Ngiao PhayaoRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandfriendly couple run place, serves eponymous naam ngiao soup
- Khao Soi PrinceRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandexemplary khao soi, makes own noodles by hand
- Kong KhamRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandconsistently reliable Northern Thai cooking, economical prices
- Bar.SanRestaurantChiang Mai, Thailandchill spot for well-made cocktails with jazz
- Ping RiverNeighborhoodChiang Mai, Thailandgood places to eat around the Night Bazaar
- Wat KetNeighborhoodChiang Mai, Thailandold riverside trading quarter
- AnantaraHotelChiang Mai, Thailandelegant riverside hotel
