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All the city's top hotels serve reasonably good food, but for the best Thai cuisine go to the restaurants in town. The greatest variety—from traditional Thai to Italian—are to be found within the Old City, and Nimmanhemin Road, about 2 km (1 mile) northwest of downtown, is a star-studded restaurant row. The best fish restaurants, many of them Chinese-run, are found at the Anusan Market, near the Night Bazaar. Chiang Mai also has northern Thailand's best European-cuisine restaurants.
A maverick in the area, this air-conditioned restaurant run by a German specializes in beer sausages, as well as cheese and cold cut platters. The restaurant also serves Greek salad, Norwegian smoked salmon, and tenderloin tournedos from Australia. The vibe is always homey, with brick walls, bamboo chairs, and timber galore. Whether you sit inside or outside, the place fills up in the evenings.
