Northern Thai Restaurants in Chiang Mai | A Local's Guide

🇹🇭 Lanna food, also known as Northern Thai cuisine, refers to the culinary traditions of the northern region of Thailand 🍜 Lanna food is distinct from the more widely recognized Central Thai cuisine due to the usage of ingredients native to Northern Thailand 🇹🇭 Find out where to get the best khao soi, gai satay, kanom jeen, larb, som tum, and so much more

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Favorite Sau Ua, Nam Prik Noom, and Nam Prik Ong (Thai spicy sausage and Thai chili dip)

Huen Muan Jai

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My top pick in Chiang Mai for affordable and delicious khao soi is this spot, and don't forget to wash it down with the chrysanthemum tea!

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Favorite Satay (chicken and peanut sauce)

Khao Soi Lamduan

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Just five minutes from Chiang Mai Square, this spot serves delectable khao soi, perfectly complemented by their butterfly pea tea.

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Favorite Kanom Jeen (rice noodle curry)

Huen Phen

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Often hailed as the city's favorite, they have an iconic bowl of khao soy, and it's known as a beloved spot for locals and visitors across Thailand.

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Favorite Larb Kua (stir fried meat dish)

Tong Tem Toh

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Favorite Som Tum (spicy papaya salad)

SP Chicken

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My favorite spot for a spicy som tum and barbecue chicken

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