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Restaurants in Chiang Mai

Another one of the famous Chiang Mai Restaurants, The Restaurant is a part of the Anantara Chiang Mai Resort best known for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Offering breath-taking views of the Mae Ping River to its guests, it focuses on Indian and Western-influenced dishes. The Restaurant is a very sophisticated restaurant with an exceptional design, in addition to the great quality of food, drinks and service.

Some of the famous dishes here include the Lamb kebab which is cooked inside a clay oven, the Kerala Prawn Curry, Watermelon Gazpacho Soup and others. The Restaurant also offers cocktails that are locally inspired along with the famous Thai wine and other non-alcoholic drinks. They also have an “All You Can Eat” buffet, which features more than 40 different dishes. 

Location: Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, 123-123/1 Charoen Prathet Road, Changklan, Chiang Mai.

Price: Between 1200 to 1500 Baht/ INR 2750 to 3400, for two people.

Cuisine: Indian, Western.

The Riverside Bar and Restaurant is among the favourite Chiang Mai Restaurants for both locals and tourists. Boasting of an amazing atmosphere and located alongside the Mae Ping River, this restaurant has an overall romantic vibe. Moreover, you can also avail a night boat trip where you will not only get to go on a river cruise but also enjoy the lip-smacking food.

The restaurant has a great menu which consists of Pizza, Burgers, Northern Thai dishes as well as great mocktails which are a crowd-pleaser. You can also stay back after dinner and enjoy the live music that starts evening onwards.  

Location: 9, 11 Charoen Rat Road, Wat Ket Chang Wat Chiang Mai, 50000, Thailand.

Price: Between 500 and 1000 Baht/ INR 1140 to 2290, for two people.

Cuisine: Thai, International Fusion.

Located on top of a hill and overlooking the city below, the Palaad Tawanron restaurant offers a traditional Lanna style of fine dining experience to its guests. They have individual dishes along with set meals based on what the guests choose.

Some of the dishes that are among guest favourites here are Drunken Chicken, Hunglei Curry Akagi, Fried Dried Red Pork and Tom Yum Kung, all of which are presented beautifully and successfully portray the Lanna tradition. 

Location: 100 Suthep Road, Suthep Muang, Chiang Mai.

Price: Around 1500 Baht/ INR 3430, for two people.

Cuisine: Chinese, Thai.

Recommended by Michelin star chefs, the SP Chicken is one of those Chiang Mai Restaurants, that is not specified in the Chiang Mai-style, but has been the inspiration for many restaurants and chicken dishes around the world. Based on food from Isaan, in northeast Thailand, the famed dish here is the rotisserie chicken with sticky rice and spicy papaya salad. 

Location: 9/1 Sam Larn Soi 1, Phra Singh, Muang Chiang Mai.

Price: around 200 Baht per person.

Cuisine: Thai Isaan.

Offering amazing views of the Mae Ping River along with great food and good music, The Good View is one of the popular Chiang Mai Restaurants among locals as well as tourists. Best for a casual hang out with friends and family, or even a romantic date with your significant other, The Good View has a perfect ambience with acoustic as well as jazz music.

Deep-fried food is one of the specialties here, with dishes like deep-fried chicken legs and shrimps. You can also try one of the many soups, salads or curries like the Tom Yam soup. It is recommended to try The Khantoke, which is a customary platter full of Chiang Mai delicacies. The Stir-fried Soft-Shell Yellow Crab is also a hit amongst the guests here. 

Location: 13 Charoen Road, Wat Ket Chang Wat Chiang Mai, 50000, Thailand.

Price: 800 Baht/ INR 1830, for two people.

Cuisine: Thai, Japanese, Fusion, International.

Situated in a small house, the Barefoot Café is a quaint little restaurant best known for making their food from scratch. The restaurant uses food to connect with people and source their ingredients and produce directly from the farmers and local producers. The Barefoot Café is the best place you should go to if you want to spend time at a cosy location with your friends or loved ones and indulge in delicious food.

They serve pasta, pizzas, and salads, along with a variety of drinks and desserts. 

Location: 90 Thapae Rd, Tambon Chang Moi, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai.

Price: Around 400 Baht/ INR 916, for two people.

Cuisine: International.

With two different branches in Chiang Mai, the Salsa Kitchen should be at the top of your food-hopping list if you wish to try scrumptious Mexican food. With a friendly service and a warm, cosy vibe, the restaurant prides itself in some of the best Mexican food, both modern as well as traditional, in the city.

Some of their best sellers include the Mango Chicken Quesadillas, Nachos, and the Jalisco Style Aguachile Rojo. The restaurant also serves many delicious drinks like sangria, margaritas as well as beer. They also have vegetarian and gluten-free food options available. 

Location: 26/4 Huay Kaew Road, Chiang Mai.

Price: Around 500 Baht/ INR 1150, for two to three people.

Cuisine: Mexican.

Known as the best burger restaurants in Chiang Mai, Beast Burger prides itself in preparing burgers with the hardcore American flavours, simple and easy. With the choice of three types of fries, this is an ideal spot for all those meat lovers. Their BBQ Pulled Pork Burger and the Beast Burger with Aioli are their best sellers. 

Location: 14 Soi 17, Nimmanhaemin Road, Chiang Mai.

Price: 200 Baht/ INR 460, for one burger.

Cuisine: American.

This is one of the best Restaurants in Chiang Mai for the basic Thai cooking, which includes grilled chicken, papaya salad and sticky rice. Offering an outdoor experience, they are famous for their Crispy Skin Chicken, complete with a spicy tamarind sauce for dipping the chicken into.

Other dishes they offer are Moo Yang, or roasted pork shoulder, and the popular Som Tam or unripe papaya salad. They also have iced teas and coffees available for you to drink on a hot summer day. 

Location: Soi Suk Kasem, off Nimmanhaemin Road, between Soi 2 and Soi 4, Chiang Mai.

Price: 100 to 200 Baht/ INR 228 to 457 for two people.

Cuisine: Thai.

This is one of the few restaurants in Chiang Mai that serve Yunnan cuisine, something which is almost unavailable outside the Yunnan region. With quick, friendly service and delicious food, this is a restaurant you must go to in order to try authentic Yunnan food.

Their food is prepared with unique Chinese ingredients and includes dishes like the Yunnan style air-dried ham, spicy salads as well as many different soups.

Location: 42/2 Ratchamanka Road, Chiang Mai.

Price: around 550 Baht/ INR 1260.

Cuisine: Yunnan.

At the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Centre, guests can get to experience the traditional style of Thai cooking and dining, along with dance and cultural shows. With pan-regional meals along with a few central Thai dishes, this restaurant is a dining spot for those who want to be in a comfortable atmosphere with their loved ones.

Some of their famous dishes are Crispy Pork, Stir Fried Vegetables, and Chicken with Tomato Chilli paste. 

Location: 185/3, Wualai Road, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai.

Price: Between 550 to 1500 Baht/ INR 1260 to 3430.

Cuisine: Thai.