Mueang Chiang Mai Food Trail 2025

Mueang Chiang Mai Food Trail 2025

These were the places we visited and ate at, as regular paying customers, on the Mueang Chiang Mai Food Trail 2025 in Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Day 1
LaLarb-LaLoung / ละลาบละล้วง
Nai To Congee Shop / ร้านโจ๊กนายโต
Chiang Mai Horumon

Day 2
Gopuek Godum / โกเผือกโกดำ / Black Taro Shop
Koay Chup Fah Tha Nee / ก๋วยจั๊บฟ้าธานี
Kuay Teow Hia Song / ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเฮียซ้ง / Big Brother Song Noodle Shop
Yumpumajedyod Chiang Mai / ยำปูม้าเจ็ดยอด

Day 3
Khao Soi Lung Prakit Kad Kom / ข้าวซอยลุงประกิจกาดก้อม / Uncle Prakit's Khao Soi At Kad Kom Market
Carp Café / คาร์พ คาเฟ่
Baan Rai Yarm Yen / บ้านไร่ยามเย็น / Evening Farm House Restaurant
Beast Burger And Pizza

Day 4
Food Exchange Restaurant @ Novotel ChiangMai Nimman JourneyHub
So Good Thai Restaurant / โซกู๊ด ไทย เรสเตอรองท์

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Day 1
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LaLarb-LaLoung / ละลาบละล้วง
@ 44 Moo 1, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 11:30am – 10:30pm
https://www.instagram.com/lalarb.laloung/?hl=en

Opened in January 2025, LaLarb-LaLoung / ละลาบละล้วง is a casual eatery that doesn't take itself too seriously, as evident by its name which translates to 'meddling / intruding'. Mischievous spirit aside, LaLarb-LaLoung is popular for its authentic Northern Thai dishes at wallet-friendly prices, presented in an instagram-worthy setting. No surprise LaLarb-LaLoung quickly gained word-of-mouth amongst the younger demographic of locals. Click here for the full post.

Mee Siam / Rice Vermicelli Noodles Siam (THB ฿90)

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Nai To Congee Shop / ร้านโจ๊กนายโต
@ Ragang 2 Ko Alley, Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 7am – 2pm, Closed Sun
https://www.facebook.com/NineToh

Opened at some point before July 2018, Nai To Congee Shop / ร้านโจ๊กนายโต is a humble owner-operated stall that is well-regarded for breakfast dishes. Tucked away in the back lanes, Nai To Congee Shop is the kind of place locals and in‑the‑know visitors seek out for a wallet-friendly comforting breakfast. Expect short queues. Click here for the full post.

Meal Flat Lay

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Chiang Mai Horumon
@ 43/19-20 Sodsueksa Road, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 5:30pm – 10:30pm

A crowd-favourite Japanese yakiniku restaurant, Chiang Mai Horumon was established some time before March 2015. Famed for their beef and pork cuts grilled over traditional shichirin charcoal, Chiang Mai Horumon is deliberately casual and smoky, part of the appeal to evoke a bustling back‑alley grill bar.

Ambience at Chiang Mai Horumon is lively and unpretentious, the functional, semi-open, partially sheltered, and warmly lit space carrying the smoky aroma of charcoal grilling. Cars rumble by just by the tables, and cool breezes waft the heat away. Service at Chiang Mai Horumon is prompt and efficient. Staff quickly take and deliver orders (even repeat or add-on orders), and clean up quickly when diners leave. They circle around tables periodically to check on the dining experience. Food at Chiang Mai Horumon is Japanese cuisine, focused on charcoal barbecue / grilling / robatayaki. Ingredients are fresh, clean, and well prepared, with simple dressings to allow the natural flavour to shine. The portion sizes and prices are reasonable, and we kept ordering more. Reservations at Chiang Mai Horumon are recommended, as the place gets crowded quickly.

Chiang Mai Horumon Signage

Charcoal Grill

Charcoal Grill

The cuts of beef were the highlight for us here, shoutouts for the Beef Short Ribs / Karubi (THB ฿89), the Beef Skirt Steak / Harami (THB ฿89), and the Thick-Cut Beef Tongue / Atsugiri Gyutan (THB ฿129).

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Day 2
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Gopuek Godum / โกเผือกโกดำ / Black Taro Shop
@ Ban Nam Mae Soi 3, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Opening Hours: Wed - Mon 7:30am – 2pm, Closed Tue
https://www.facebook.com/GopuekGodum/

Established at some point before February 2017, Gopuek Godum / โกเผือกโกดำ / Black Taro Shop is a humble breakfast eatery that's off-the-beaten track in a quiet area of Chang Phueak. The initial attraction is their signature photo-worthy multi-coloured custard dip, but customers return time and again to Gopuek Godum for their other breakfast dishes, which are comforting, soulful, delicious, and wallet-friendly. Click here for the full post.

Khanom Pang Ping Sangkhaya Nom / Toast With Flavoured Milk Custard (THB ฿55)

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Koay Chup Fah Tha Nee / ก๋วยจั๊บฟ้าธานี
@ 41 Sirimangklacharn Road, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 7am – 3:30pm
https://www.wongnai.com/restaurants/13518sj-%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%8B%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%8A%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%9F%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B5

We were looking for simple comfort food on a cold rainy morning and decided on Koay Chup Fah Tha Nee / ก๋วยจั๊บฟ้าธานี as it was nearby. A humble street side stall, Koay Chup Fah Tha Nee has been quietly serving for years, going back to some point before November 2013.

Ambience at Koay Chup Fah Tha Nee is casual functional, with the bright naturally-lit open space lined with worn tables and plastic stools meant for quick-eat-and-go meals. The aroma of peppery broth and the clatter of ladles create a lively communal rhythm in the background. Service at Koay Chup Fah Tha Nee is swift and practiced. Staff take orders in quick succession, assembling bowls with the precision of long experience. Even at peak hours, they move smoothly, cleaning up quickly when diners leave. Food at Koay Chup Fah Tha Nee is traditional Thai cuisine, focused on the signature Koay Chup / Rolled Rice Noodles With Pig Offals. The balance of flavours and textures speak to a quiet mastery built over years, beloved by locals. Portions are sized for individuals. Prices are wallet-friendly, budget about THB ฿70 / SGD $3 per person.

Koay Chup Fah Tha Nee Signage

Koay Chup Fah Tha Nee Facade

Koay Chup Fah Tha Nee Menu

Koay Chup Fah Tha Nee Menu

Preparing

Seating

We enjoyed warm bowls of Koay Chup / กวยจั๊บ / Rolled Rice Noodles With Pig Offals (THB ฿70) and the ultra crunchy Moo Krob / หมูกรอบ / Crackling Deep-Fried Pork Belly (THB ฿120).

Koay Chup / Rolled Rice Noodles With Pig Offals (THB ฿70)

Koay Chup / Rolled Rice Noodles With Pig Offals

Koay Chup / Rolled Rice Noodles With Pig Offals

Moo Krob / Crackling Deep-Fried Pork Belly (THB ฿120)

Moo Krob / Crackling Deep-Fried Pork Belly

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Kuay Teow Hia Song / ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเฮียซ้ง / Big Brother Song Noodle Shop
@ Chang Moi Road, Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 8:30am – 3:30pm, Closed Sun
https://www.wongnai.com/restaurants/20247RV-%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%8B%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A2%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%8B%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AE%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%87

Just a short walk away from Warorot Market (Kad Luang) is Kuay Teow Hia Song / ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเฮียซ้ง / Big Brother Song Noodle Shop, affectionately named after the founder. Serving since 1935 (or 90 years at the time of this post), Kuay Teow Hia Song / Big Brother Song Noodle Shop is best known for their simple and soulful soup noodles.

Ambience at Kuay Teow Hia Song / Big Brother Song Noodle Shop is casual functional, the dimly lit open-front shop letting in the noise of the streets. Within, metal tables and stools are packed close, while ceiling fans barely cool the heat of the day. Service at Kuay Teow Hia Song / Big Brother Song Noodle Shop is quick, unfussy, and deeply familiar. Newcomers are guided with brief but friendly suggestions, while regulars are greeted with nods or banter. Tables are cleaned quickly, relieving the short queues. Food at Kuay Teow Hia Song / Big Brother Song Noodle Shop is traditional Thai Chinese cuisine, focused on soup noodles. Decades of refinement and repetition speaks to a high consistency of execution, each component of every dish being honest and grounded and good. Portions are small for individuals. Prices are affordable, budget THB ฿55 / SGD $2 per person.

Kuay Teow Hia Song Big Brother Song Noodle Shop Exterior

Kuay Teow Hia Song Big Brother Song Noodle Shop Interior

Kuay Teow Hia Song Big Brother Song Noodle Shop Menu

Each dish is the sort of simple perfection that comes from decades of repetition and refinement, from the Guay Tiew Moo Nam Sai Sen Lek / ก๋วยเตี๋ยวหมูน้ำใสเส้นเล็ก / Pork Noodles Soup (THB ฿55), to the Guay Tiew Luk Chin Pla Nam Sai Sen Lek / ก๋วยเตี๋ยวลูกชิ้นปลาน้ำใสเส้นเล็ก / Mixed Fish Ball Noodles Soup (THB ฿55), to the Yen Ta Fo / เย็นตาโฟ / Yong Tau Foo (THB ฿55). The clear pork-bone broth is naturally sweet and aromatic, free from artificial enhancers, while the handmade fish balls, some shaped into charming hearts, are tender and satisfyingly springy. Noodles, whether delicate flat rice noodles or cylindrical silver needle / mouse tail noodles, are served al-dente, soaking up the broth’s balanced seasoning. The Kiao Tod / เกี๊ยวทอด / Deep-Fried Wonton Dumpling (THB ฿5 Per Piece) are delicious side treats to accompany a meal.

Guay Tiew Moo Nam Sai Sen Lek / Pork Noodles Soup

Guay Tiew Luk Chin Pla Nam Sai Sen Lek / Mixed Fish Ball Noodles Soup

Yen Ta Fo / Yong Tau Foo

Kiao Tod / Deep-Fried Wonton Dumpling

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Yumpumajedyod Chiang Mai / ยำปูม้าเจ็ดยอด
@ 23/5 Jed Yod-Chang Khian Road, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 11pm
https://www.facebook.com/yumpumajedyod/

Propelled to public consciousness in March 2022 when it won the Grab Thumbs Up Awards 2022, Yumpumajedyod Chiang Mai / ยำปูม้าเจ็ดยอด is celebrated for its succulent seafood and fiery salads. Yumpumajedyod Chiang Mai was founded by Natthakan 'Nat' Sriboonruang at some point before the earliest verifiable published source in January 2021, supposedly during 2018. Click here for the full post.

Som Tum Mamuang Ka Pod / Green Mango And Corn Salad (THB ฿89)

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Day 3
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Khao Soi Lung Prakit Kad Kom / ข้าวซอยลุงประกิจกาดก้อม / Uncle Prakit's Khao Soi At Kad Kom Market
@ 53 Suriyawong Road 5, Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 9:30am – 4:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/Pongjjo/

For nearly 5 decades since the 1980s, Khao Soi Lung Prakit Kad Kom / ข้าวซอยลุงประกิจกาดก้อม / Uncle Prakit's Khao Soi At Kad Kom Market has been serving its signature dish, until January 2018 when it was featured on the Netflix travel documentary television series 'Somebody Feed Phil'. Following this, Khao Soi Lung Prakit Kad Kom became even more popular, and has since garnered a mention in the Michelin Guide. Click here for the full post.

Khao Soi Gai / Chicken Curry Egg Noodles (THB ฿50)

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Carp Café / คาร์พ คาเฟ่
@ 118/2 Moo 1, Nong Kwai, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai 50230, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 9:30am – 9pm
https://carpcafe.com/

I first heard about Carp Café / คาร์พ คาเฟ่ as being amongst Mueang Chiang Mai unique themed cafés, built around the novelty of dining alongside large ornamental koi fish. Opened in June 2023, Carp Café quickly gained strong word-of-mouth for its novel concept and instagram-worthy / picture-worthy setting.

Ambience at Carp Café feels like an aquarium, with large circular booths set beside large koi fish ponds, with clear views of the fish gliding beneath. The space is open but sheltered, letting in cooling breezes and ample natural light which cast reflections on the water, though the smell of fish and ponds linger in the air. Slightly theatrical, designed for visual impact, and highly photogenic. Service at Carp Café was attentive, though their rigid adherence to policy is somewhat frustrating. It is functional and process-driven, with staff engaging transactionally, and cleaning up is performed leisurely. Food at Carp Café is Japanese and Thai cuisine, the latter being better executed. The food is secondary to the setting, dishes generally being overpriced with off-flavours, the drinks are a safer choice.

While the drinks were good, the Japanese inspired dishes were underwhelming. Fortunately, the Thai dishes were well-executed and pretty good.

The Moo Dad Deaw / หมูแดดเดียว / Sun-Dried Pork (THB ฿189) is a traditional Issan appetizer that features sliced pork tenderloin marinated with a blend of garlic, coriander root, white pepper or black pepper, light soy sauce or dark soy sauce or salt, white sugar or palm sugar, oyster sauce, and fish sauce, sun-dried for up to 4 hours, then deep-fried and garnished with toasted sesame seeds. The sun-dried pork is crisp outside and tender inside, with a gentle chew, carrying addictive meaty savoury sweet salty flavour with a fragrant nutty finish. This 'one-sun' drying technique is an example of Thai pragmatism, just enough dehydration to intensify flavour and extend shelf life.

Moo Dad Deaw / Sun-Dried Pork (THB ฿189)

Moo Dad Deaw / Sun-Dried Pork

Moo Dad Deaw / Sun-Dried Pork

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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
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 11:50pm
https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Restaurant_Review-g293917-d3704097-Reviews-Baan_Rai_Yam_Yen-Chiang_Mai.html

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. Click here for the full post.

Pla Thap Thim Nueng Manao / Steamed Red Tilapia Fish In Lime Sauce (THB ฿250)

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Beast Burger And Pizza
@ 14 Nimmanhemin Soi 17, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 10pm
https://www.facebook.com/beast.burger/

Founded in 2014 as a food truck and later expanding into a full-fledged restaurant before July 2016, Beast Burger And Pizza serves high-quality, made-to-order burgers and pizzas. Locals drop in to Beast Burger And Pizza for a reliable comfort meal, while tourists regard it as a must‑try in the Nimman area. Reasonable prices with a menu that caters to most tastes, and its origin story as a scrappy food truck all contribute to its enduring appeal.

Ambience at Beast Burger And Pizza feels compact yet lively. The brightly lit space has a casual industrial vibe, with wide street-side windows, functional metal and wooden furnishings, and an open kitchen that lets the scent of grilling patties perfume the air. Service at Beast Burger And Pizza is friendly, with staff demonstrating good product knowledge in both English and Thai. Largely self-service, place your orders and make payment at the counter, self-collect, and clean up when done. Food at Beast Burger And Pizza is American and Italian cuisine, focused on burgers and pizza. The draw here has always been the freshness of ingredients, generous individual portions, and well-executed consistency of their dishes. It is rich and indulgent without being greasy. Prices have a slight premium, budget about

Beast Burger And Pizza Signage

Beast Burger And Pizza Exterior

Beast Burger And Pizza Interior

Beast Burger And Pizza Menu 2025

Beast Burger And Pizza Menu 2025

Beast Burger And Pizza Menu 2025

Loved the Jalapeño Poppers (THB ฿195), which featured battered pockets of cheddar cheese and jalapeños, crisp outside gooey inside, piping hot and bursting with cheesy salty savoury spice flavour. Highly recommended!

Jalapeño Poppers (THB ฿195)

Jalapeño Poppers

The Bacon Cheeseburger With Sweet Potato Fries (THB ฿285) was a treat, with crisp fluffy buttered sesame seed topped wheat burger buns, stacked with thick juicy ground beef patty, gooey cheddar cheese, pliant streaky pork bacon, crunchy pickled cucumber slices, tender caramelised white onion slices, and the house signature creamy thick 'beast' sauce. Bite in and you get bready toasty nutty meaty savoury salty cheesy vegetal earthy sweet sour flavour, yum. Served with crisp fluffy sweet potato fries on the side with vegetal earthy sweet flavour. Messy to eat. Highly recommended!

Bacon Cheeseburger With Sweet Potato Fries (THB ฿285)

Bacon Cheeseburger With Sweet Potato Fries

Enjoyed the Hot Honey Fried Chicken Burger With Crinkle-Cut Potato Fries (THB ฿255), with its crisp fluffy buttered sesame seed topped wheat burger buns, stacked with thick tender juicy Nashville style hot fried boneless chicken thigh, crisp pickled red cabbage, crunchy pickled cucumber slices, crisp fresh romaine lettuce, creamy sriracha mayonnaise, and sticky house made hot honey syrup. Bite in and you get bready toasty nutty meaty sweet vegetal earthy milky honeyed spice flavour, fantastic. Served with crisp fluffy crinkle-cut potato fries on the side with starchy salty flavour. Messy to eat. Highly recommended!

Hot Honey Fried Chicken Burger With Crinkle-Cut Potato Fries (THB ฿255)

Hot Honey Fried Chicken Burger With Crinkle-Cut Potato Fries

The Jalapeño Chimichurri Burger With Crinkle-Cut Potato Fries (THB ฿275) we also shared, and it features crisp fluffy buttered sesame seed topped wheat burger buns, stacked with thick juicy ground beef patty, gooey Swiss cheese, juicy pickled jalapeños, tender caramelised white onion slices, crisp fried shallots, crisp fresh romaine lettuce, and chunky chimichurri sauce. Bite in and you get bready toasty nutty meaty savoury salty cheesy vegetal bitter herbal grassy earthy flavour, delicious. Served with crisp fluffy crinkle-cut potato fries on the side with starchy salty flavour. Messy to eat. Highly recommended!