Baan Rai Yarm Yen / บ้านไร่ยามเย็น / Evening Farm House Restaurant
Ban Rai Mu 3 / 14 Moo 3
Soi LangKa 3
Fa Ham
Mueang Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai 50000
Thailand
https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Restaurant_Review-g293917-d3704097-Reviews-Baan_Rai_Yam_Yen-Chiang_Mai.html
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| Pla Thap Thim Nueng Manao / Steamed Red Tilapia Fish In Lime Sauce (THB ฿250) |
Live Music, Good Food, Good Service
(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 8
Food & Beverage: 8
Service: 9
Value for Money: 9
Spent about THB ฿408 / SGD $16 per person.
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Established since 1957 and starting its online presence since July 2013, Baan Rai Yarm Yen / บ้านไร่ยามเย็น / Evening Farm House Restaurant is a Northern Thai restaurant in a quiet locale, almost a hidden-find. Well regarded for authentic Northern Thai dishes prepared with fresh high-quality ingredients, paired with regular live music performances, Baan Rai Yarm Yen is worth visiting.
Ambience at Baan Rai Yarm Yen feels like stepping into a lush garden. The dining area sprawls across a traditional teakwood house with open sides, letting in breezes and the scent of bougainvillea flowers. Lanterns hang from exposed beams, casting a soft glow over sturdy wooden tables and floors. Come evening, local musicians weave melodies that carry over hushed conversations.
Service at Baan Rai Yarm Yen strikes a balance between genuine warmth and professional attentiveness. Staff greet you with broad smiles, demonstrating product knowledge as they guide you through the menu’s specialties. Throughout the meal, staff check in unobtrusively, refilling drinks proactively. They also offer to clear finished plates, and clean up quickly when diners leave.
Food at Baan Rai Yarm Yen is authentic Northern Thai cuisine. Ingredients arrive fresh each morning from nearby markets, and the kitchen serves consistently well-executed dishes made-to-order. Portions are generously sized for communal group sharing, and vegetarian or vegan alternatives are crafted with equal care. Prices are reasonable, budget about THB ฿408 per person.
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| Baan Rai Yarm Yen Signage |
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| Baan Rai Yarm Yen Signage |
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| Baan Rai Yarm Yen Exterior |
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| Baan Rai Yarm Yen Interior |
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| Decor |
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| Live Band Music |
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| Seating Outdoors |
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| Seating Indoors |
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| King Cat |
The most common staples in Northern Thai cuisine are Khao Plao / ข้าวเปล่า / White Rice (THB ฿20) and Khao Neow / ข้าวเหนียว / Sticky Rice (THB ฿25), with the latter being preferred by a majority of locals.
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| Khao Plao / White Rice (THB ฿20) |
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| Khao Plao / White Rice |
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| Khao Neow / Sticky Rice (THB ฿25) |
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| Khao Neow / Sticky Rice |
Vegetable platters seem to be the most common accompaniment to a meal, and typically feature some medley of several types of vegetables. Examples include the Nam Phrik Num / น้ำพริกหนุ่ม / Roasted Green Chili Paste (THB ฿190), the Hed Hom Tod See Ew / เห็ดหอมทอดซีอิ๊ว / Deep-Fried Shiitake Mushrooms With Soy Sauce (THB ฿140), the Pak Khiang / ผักเคียง / Vegetables Side Dish (THB ฿110), and the Pad Pak Boong Moo Sap / ผัดผักบุ้งหมูสับ / Stir-Fried Morning Glory With Minced Pork (THB ฿110).
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| Nam Phrik Num / Roasted Green Chili Paste (THB ฿190) |
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| Nam Phrik Num / Roasted Green Chili Paste |
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| Hed Hom Tod See Ew / Deep-Fried Shiitake Mushrooms With Soy Sauce (THB ฿140) |
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| Hed Hom Tod See Ew / Deep-Fried Shiitake Mushrooms With Soy Sauce |
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| Pak Khiang / Vegetables Side Dish (THB ฿110) |
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| Pak Khiang / Vegetables Side Dish |
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| Pad Pak Boong Moo Sap / Stir-Fried Morning Glory With Minced Pork (THB ฿110) |
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| Pad Pak Boong Moo Sap / Stir-Fried Morning Glory With Minced Pork |
The most common styles of meat preparation for Northern Thai cuisine seems to either be fermentation, deep-frying, or grilling. Examples include the Sai Krok Esan / ไส้กรอกอีสาน / Issan Fermented Pork Sausage (THB ฿150), the Naem Si Krong Moo / แหนมซี่โครงหมู / Fermented Pork Ribs (THB ฿130), the Kor Moo Yang / คอหมูย่าง / Grilled Pork Neck (THB ฿120), and the Gai Baan Tod Kluea / ไก่บ้านทอดเกลือ / Deep-Fried Salted Chicken (THB ฿150). With fish and seafood, the most common preparation method seems to be steaming with herbs and aromatics, such as the Pla Thap Thim Nueng Manao / ปลาทับทิมนึ่งมะนาว / Steamed Red Tilapia Fish In Lime Sauce (THB ฿250).
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| Sai Krok Esan / Issan Fermented Pork Sausage (THB ฿150) |
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| Sai Krok Esan / Issan Fermented Pork Sausage |
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| Naem Si Krong Moo / Fermented Pork Ribs (THB ฿130) |
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| Naem Si Krong Moo / Fermented Pork Ribs |
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| Kor Moo Yang / Grilled Pork Neck (THB ฿120) |
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| Kor Moo Yang / Grilled Pork Neck |
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| Gai Baan Tod Kluea / Deep-Fried Salted Chicken (THB ฿150) |
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| Gai Baan Tod Kluea / Deep-Fried Salted Chicken |
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| Pla Thap Thim Nueng Manao / Steamed Red Tilapia Fish In Lime Sauce (THB ฿250) |
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| Pla Thap Thim Nueng Manao / Steamed Red Tilapia Fish In Lime Sauce |
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| Pla Thap Thim Nueng Manao / Steamed Red Tilapia Fish In Lime Sauce |
"Hey Ed, aren't you trying these with the rest of us?", I asked. "I don't eat weird stuff.", Ed demurred, turning away from the Aep Phueng / แอ๊บผึ้งย่างในใบตอง / Grilled Bee Honeycomb In Banana Leaf (THB ฿150) and the Non Mai Phai / หนอนไม้ไผ่ / Deep-Fried Bamboo Worms (THB ฿140) with a huffy glance.
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| Aep Phueng / Grilled Bee Honeycomb In Banana Leaf (THB ฿150) |
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| Aep Phueng / Grilled Bee Honeycomb In Banana Leaf |
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| Non Mai Phai / Deep-Fried Bamboo Worms (THB ฿140) |
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| Non Mai Phai / Deep-Fried Bamboo Worms |
Finished with desserts, a lovely Itim Kati / ไอศกรีมกะทิ / Coconut Milk Ice Cream (THB ฿95) topped with juicy mango cubes with fruity sweet flavour. Loved the overall experience dining at Baan Rai Yarm Yen / บ้านไร่ยามเย็น / Evening Farm House Restaurant, we hope to return again some day!
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| Itim Kati / Coconut Milk Ice Cream (THB ฿95) |
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| Itim Kati / Coconut Milk Ice Cream |
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CONVERSATION