Northern Thailand Restaurants

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  • 1. Maya Burger Queen

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    After 10 years in Britain, a Pai entrepreneur named Ping returned to her hometown and opened this highly successful burger restaurant. The modest establishment is also the place to share tips with the travelers who gather here nightly.

    Tedsaban Rd., Pai, Chiang Mai, 58130, Thailand
    086-951--5280

    Known For

    • <PRO>locally sourced beef</PRO>
    • <PRO>freshly cut fries</PRO>
    • <PRO>several vegetarian options, including a sweet-potato-and-pumpkin burger</PRO>
  • 2. Pai Siam Bar & Bistro

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    Husband-wife duo Carlo and Supaporn man this perfectly situated indoor-outdoor bar, bistro, and guesthouse at one of the busiest intersections in Pai, just at the end of the walking street. The menu is expansive with Thai-fusion tapas, all-day breakfast, large pizzas, and Thai staples. Cocktails are top-notch and desserts, freshly baked daily by Supaporn, are not to be missed. 

    Tedsaban Rd., Pai, Chiang Mai, 58130, Thailand
    097-947–9060

    Known For

    • Great people-watching
    • Cozy ambience
    • Passion fruit cheesecake
  • 3. Silhouette

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    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
  • 4. 7he Vow

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    This trendy riverside café has an extensive menu of Thai and international foods, homemade baked goods, and the best local coffee. They also sell house-made and locally sourced items including tall bottles of wild honey and bags of lightly roasted Thai coffee beans.

    10/8 Moo 8, Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai, 57140, Thailand
    088-600--0599

    Known For

    • All-day breakfast
    • Its sister hostel Sleeping Well
    • Fresh-baked bagels
  • 5. Baan Song Thai

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    This charming restaurant just a bit south of town is nestled in a lush tropical garden and has a vast menu of Thai specialties. Locally grown sesame is featured in a variety of dishes.

    138 Moo 5 Baan Ta Pong Daeng, Mae Hong Son, Mae Hong Son, 58000, Thailand
    090-316–3176

    Known For

    • Sesame fried chicken wings
    • Smoothies
    • Adjoining shop selling local food products
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  • 6. Chivit Thamma Da

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    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
  • 7. Give Green Farm House Restaurant

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    Although it's located right down the street from a major attraction (Thawan Duchanee's "Black House" museum), this family-run business keeps its prices low and its traditional dishes noticeably fresh and delicious. Much of what they make is straight off the Give Green Farm, and operates as a master class in sustainable comfort food.

    300 Moo 13, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand
    081-090--1805

    Known For

    • Organic without the sticker shock
    • Farm-to-table fare that tastes like it
    • Vegetarian options
  • 8. Inthira

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    Family run since Inthira Tansuhaj first opened it in 1964, this Mae Sariang favorite sticks to Thai staples like curries, soups, and stir-fries. English menus are available, and service is actually quite efficient for an ever-expanding space that now seats up to 300 people.

    170/1 Wiangmai Rd., Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, 58110, Thailand
    053-681441

    Known For

    • Fried fish with garlic
    • Cold bottles of Chang
    • Seasonal specialties like chayote greens, red ant eggs, and giant crickets
  • 9. Mai Krang Krung

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    This pretty, family-run lunch spot is known for the local specialty "Sukhothai noodles”---a clear pork broth with rice noodles, chili flakes, toasted peanuts, and lime, topped with roasted and minced pork. The restaurant doubles as a boutique selling jewelry and silk textiles.

    139 Jarovithi Thong Rd., Sukhothai, Sukhothai, 64000, Thailand
    081-971–4406

    Known For

    • Butterfly pea dumplings (chor muang) for dessert
    • Delightful herbal drinks
    • Pad Thai that's nothing like what you've had back home
  • 10. Om Garden Cafe

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    Fragrant with incense, this hippie-chic café is set in an idyllic, shaded courtyard garden with mismatched rattan furniture, colorful cushions, sheer curtains, and Buddha statues. The food is healthy, hearty, and wholesome.

    4 Wiang Tai, Pai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
    082-451--5930

    Known For

    • House-baked cake
    • Fresh juices and fruit shakes
    • Khao soi salad

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 11. Sala Mae Nam

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    The Anantara resort's main breakfast buffet room turns into a reputable Thai restaurant during the lunch and dinner hour, offering northern specialities like khao soi, geang ho (dry curry pork with glass noodles and vegetables), and a duo of dips made with minced pork and green chilies.

    229 Moo 1 Weng, Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai, 57150, Thailand
    053-784084

    Known For

    • Surreal elephant spottings
    • Open-air dining
    • Full-bodied flavors
  • 12. The Jazz House Pai

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    At this Pai institution, the crowd-pleasing international menu matches the diversity of the live jazz music performed here. There's lots of seating and hammocks keep the vibe laid-back.

    24/1 Chaisongkram Rd., Vieng Tai, Pai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
    095-197–1656

    Known For

    • Everything from pad Thai to pizza
    • Cheap yet tasty cocktails
    • Weekly open mic nights

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