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Eten & Drinken in Chiang Mai

Beste restaurants en streetfood in Chiang Mai

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Sources & Editorial Notes

This page is curated from source-backed city and activity data, with editorial review used to separate strong local fits from limited or weaker matches in Chiang Mai.

Reviewed By
Go2Thailand Editorial Team
Reviewed
25 March 2026
Sources Used
17 references on-page
Method
Curated manually, then checked against linked sources
population reference
Chiang Mai Municipality population statistics
by City Population
Used to frame Chiang Mai municipality-scale population rather than confusing it with the wider urban area or the province.
population reference
Chiang Mai Province population statistics
by City Population / National Statistical Office
Used to explain why province-level population totals are much higher than municipality-scale counts.
population reference
Chiang Mai Metro Area Population
by Macrotrends
Used to sanity-check broader metro-area estimates, which are much higher than municipality counts.
official tourism
Chiang Mai travel brochure
by Tourism Authority of Thailand
Used for Chiang Mai overview context, major sights, and city orientation.
official tourism
A Vivid Night Out in Chiang Mai
by Tourism Authority of Thailand
Used for market and temple atmosphere context, including Wat Umong and the old-city evening pattern.
official park source
Mountain Savouring the Greens at Doi Inthanon
by Tourism Authority of Thailand
Used for Doi Inthanon positioning and official tourism context.
official operator
Visit Elephant Nature Park
by Elephant Nature Park
Used for elephant sanctuary positioning and the note that program formats and prices vary.
official guide
Khao Soi Mae Sai
by MICHELIN Guide
Used for restaurant selection and location context.
official guide
Kiti Panit
by MICHELIN Guide
Used for restaurant selection and positioning.
official guide
Huen Muan Jai
by MICHELIN Guide
Used for Northern Thai restaurant selection.
official guide
Rasik Local Kitchen
by MICHELIN Guide
Used for contemporary Chiang Mai dining selection.
official guide
Saiyut and Doctor Sai Kitchen
by MICHELIN Guide
Used for heritage-style restaurant selection.
hotel official
Tamarind Village Chiang Mai
by Tamarind Village
Used for Old City hotel positioning.
hotel official
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
by 137 Pillars House
Used for heritage luxury hotel positioning.
hotel official
Raya Heritage Chiang Mai
by Raya Heritage
Used for riverside retreat hotel positioning.
hotel official
Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai
by Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai
Used for wellness-hotel positioning.
hotel official
InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping
by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Used for full-service luxury hotel positioning.

Populaire Thaise Gerechten

Lokale Specialiteiten

Ontdek unieke gerechten en smaken specifiek voor Chiang Mai. Van straatvoedsel favorieten tot traditionele recepten die van generatie op generatie zijn doorgegeven.

Khao Soi
Sai Ua (Northern Thai Sausage)
Nam Prik Ong
Kanom Jeen Nam Ngiao
Larb Kua
Gaeng Hang Lay
Nam Prik Num
Khanom Krok
This city is vegetarian-friendly!

You'll find plenty of vegetarian options at local restaurants and markets.

Beste Restaurants in Chiang Mai

Khao Soi Mae Sai

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Northern Thai

A benchmark khao soi stop that makes sense if you want to anchor the trip around Chiang Mai's signature noodle dish rather than a generic Thai menu.

Kiti Panit

$$$
Thai, Northern Thai

A strong destination dinner choice in a restored heritage house, best for visitors who want atmosphere and a more curated northern-Thai meal.

Huen Muan Jai

$$
Northern Thai

One of the better restaurant picks for trying a broader Northern Thai table rather than only focusing on khao soi.

Rasik Local Kitchen

$$$
Contemporary Thai

A modern Chiang Mai dinner option that still feels grounded in local ingredients and place rather than interchangeable fine dining.

Saiyut and Doctor Sai Kitchen

$$
Thai, heritage-style

A useful pick for travelers who want classic dishes with historical depth rather than a standard tourist-restaurant lineup.

Waar Vind je het Beste Eten in Chiang Mai

Populaire Voedselmarkten

Sunday Walking Street

Location: Ratchadamnoen Road

Hours: Sunday 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Specialty: Northern Thai dishes, Khao Soi, local snacks

Saturday Walking Street

Location: Wua Lai Road

Hours: Saturday 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Specialty: Traditional Lanna food, grilled meats

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

Location: Chang Khlan Road

Hours: Daily 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Specialty: Tourist-friendly Thai dishes

Warorot Market

Location: Near Ping River

Hours: Daily 4:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Specialty: Local ingredients, northern Thai snacks

Talat Pratu Chiang Mai

Location: North of Old City

Hours: Daily 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Specialty: Local street food favorites

Straatvoedsel Gebieden

Nimman Area

Modern street food and trendy cafes

Chang Phueak Gate

Famous for Khao Kha Moo (pork leg rice)

Santitham Area

Authentic local food for students

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