Northern Thailand Restaurants

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  • 1. Coriander in Redwood

    $$

    This century-old log trader's home was transformed into a warm, redwood-lined restaurant---part of the Riverhouse Hotel group---that serves very good Thai cuisine and well-executed Western dishes. There are tables arranged under the trees of a leafy garden for a nice view of the Yuam River.

    12 Moo 2, Langpanich Rd., Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, 58110, Thailand
    053-683309

    Known For

    • Locally sourced beef
    • Ample wine options
    • Romantic setting
  • 2. Silhouette

    $$

    Widely acknowledged as Pai's best restaurant, Silhouette serves outstanding Thai-inspired European cuisine, made with fresh, mostly organic, local produce. Panoramic mountain views, the quirky house sense of style, and live jazz music all add to the pleasure of having a meal here.

    476 Moo 8, Vieng Tai, Pai, Chiang Mai, 58130, Thailand
    053-699870

    Known For

    • Charcuterie and cheese boards
    • Plentiful small plates
    • Solid wine selection

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 3. Cabbages & Condoms

    $$ | City Center

    Most of the modest price of your meal at this quirkily named restaurant, one of three in Thailand, goes toward the country's leading nongovernmental organization that specializes in HIV/AIDS education. The food is Thai, geared somewhat to Western tastes. There's usually live music at lunchtime and in the evenings.

    620/1 Thanalai Rd., Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, 57000, Thailand
    053-719167

    Known For

    • Condoms as parting gifts
    • Lightly applied chilies
    • Fairly priced Thai food
  • 4. Chivit Thamma Da

    $$

    Classically trained baker Nattamon Holmberg puts an emphasis on slow and sustainable food at this cozy café on the Kok River that serves a mix of Western favorites like avocado toasts, along with Thai food. The prices are a little higher than other restaurants in Chiang Rai, but the quality of its locally sourced ingredients more than make up for it.

    179 Moo 2, Rim Kok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand
    053-166967

    Known For

    • Draft beer of the month
    • A serious tea selection and expansive menu of Thai and Western food
    • Art exhibitions and books you can borrow
  • 5. Leelawadee

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    The name of this attractive open-sided restaurant signifies the strongly perfumed frangipani trees that frame its riverside setting. The gargantuan menu embraces Chinese, Thai, and Japanese cuisine, but the specialty is northern Thai food, including fresh fish from the Kok and Mae Kong rivers.

    58 Moo 19 Kaew Wai Rd., Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, 57000, Thailand
    053-600--0000

    Known For

    • Frog legs and jellyfish for adventurous eaters
    • Its prime location
    • Big crowds
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  • 6. Mekong Pizza

    $$

    This laid-back pizza spot where the tables are laid with checkered tablecloths is a welcome break from all the fancy resort dining options in the Sop Ruak area. The crispy, thin-crust pies are topped with traditional and Thai ingredients ranging from pepperoni and Parma ham to a tom yum–tinged seafood and northern-style sausage.

    301/5 Rt. 1290, Ban Sop Ruak, Chiang Rai, 57150, Thailand
    083-915–4750

    Known For

    • Baked-to-order cookies for dessert
    • Inventive flavor combos and custom pies
    • A prime location near both opium museums

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 7. Phae Phu Fa Thai

    $$

    An extensive menu in English makes this teak pontoon eatery on the Nan the most comfortable riverside experience. The emphasis is on fresh seafood—the pla taptim (St. Peter's fish, a delicious freshwater variety found everywhere in Thailand), served steamed with a spicy lemon-and-lime sauce, is a good choice.

    100/49 Phutabucha Rd., Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
    055-242743

    Known For

    • <PRO>packed with locals and tourists</PRO>
    • <PRO>simple yet satisfying seafood</PRO>
    • <PRO>nice views of the river and nearby temple</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 8. Ruen Kaew

    $$

    The name of this riverside restaurant means Crystal House, which is rather fitting, since it's such a gem. Pass through a profusion of bougainvillea flowers to find a wooden deck overlooking the Nan River, the perfect vantage point for taking in the lush scenery and enjoying the Thai menu with some original touches. The crispy chicken in a sweet pickled plum sauce, for instance, is a rare delight.

    1/1 Sumondhevaraj Rd., Nan, Nan, 55000, Thailand
    054-710631

    Known For

    • Original takes on Thai food
    • Nightly live music
    • Chicken in honey sauce
  • 9. Suriya Garden

    $$

    This large restaurant has a wooden deck overlooking the Nan River banks and live music every night. Get here early, as it's often full of diners looking for authentic food at fair prices and a prime spot along the water.

    9 Sumondhevaraj Rd., Nan, Nan, 55000, Thailand
    054-710687

    Known For

    • Chinese-style white bass and pig's trotters
    • Spicy and sour northern Thai notes
    • A peerless atmosphere

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