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6 Great Places for Lanna Cuisine in Chiang Mai

A guide for anyone looking to explore Northern Thai Lanna cuisine beyond khao soi. Try grilled sai ua sausage, spice-rich hang le curry, and a northern-style spread with nam phrik dips. Pork leg rice and Northern Thai larb round out the local specialties.

Tong Tem Toh

1. Tong Tem Toh

Food · Nimman · Maya

This restaurant serves Northern Thai Lanna dishes, including sai ua, fragrant with herbs, and hang le, a rich blend of ginger, garlic, and tamarind. A platter of nam phrik ong with crispy pork skin and blanched vegetables lets you sample a range of Northern Thai flavors in one sitting.

★ 4.2 · ฿200-400 · Daily 11:00–22:00

11 Nimmanhaeminda Road, Soi 13, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

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2. Huen Muan Jai

Food · Santitham · Chang Phueak

Set in a traditional Lanna wooden house and garden, this restaurant serves Northern Thai food. Its herb-forward kaeng khae and steamed oyster mushrooms with nam phrik kha make it a good place to enjoy aromatic spices and the region’s signature heat.

★ 4.4 · ฿200–500 · Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sun 11:00–21:00; break 15:00–17:00; closed Wed

24 Ratchaphuek Road, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300

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Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak

3. Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak

Food · Old City · Tha Phae Gate

This food stall sits in the Chang Phueak Gate night market. Its signature is pork leg rice, with tender pork topped in a rich yet balanced braising sauce. Pork leg rice is listed at 50 baht, and pork leg with pork and a soft-boiled egg is 70 baht.

★ 4.2 · ฿100-200 · Evenings, approximately 17:00–23:00

Chang Phueak Gate Night Market, Manee Nopparat Road, Chiang Mai

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Withilarb Chareonmuang

4. Withilarb Chareonmuang

Food · Night Bazaar · Ping River

This restaurant focuses on Chiang Mai-style larb and other Northern Thai dishes. Try buffalo larb with a lively kick of spices and cooked minced pork larb—both are great choices for anyone seeking the bold flavors of Lanna cuisine.

★ 4.4 · ฿200~400 · Tue–Sun 11:00–22:00; closed Mon

94-120 Charoen Muang Rd, Tambon Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand

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Han Teung Chiangmai

5. Han Teung Chiangmai

Food · Suthep · Chiang Mai University

A humble restaurant behind Chiang Mai University, this Northern Thai favorite has been included in the Michelin Guide every year since 2020. Try its gently spicy, savory sai ua and spice-rich kaeng hang le with sticky rice. The menu has photos and English descriptions, making it easy to order; prices range from ฿200–400.

★ 4.8 · ฿200–400 · Daily 10:00–16:00, 17:00–21:30

63/9 Moo 14, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand (Soi Wat Umong)

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Khoei Chiang Mai - Northern Food

6. Khoei Chiang Mai - Northern Food

Food · Santitham · Chang Phueak

This restaurant in Santitham serves Lanna-style Northern Thai home cooking. Put together a northern-style meal with fragrant, mildly spicy pork larb khua, herb-scented sai ua, and vegetables with nam phrik ong. It’s open daily from 8 a.m. to midnight, making it a handy stop for a late dinner.

★ 4.8 · ฿200–400 · Daily 08:00–00:00 (last orders 23:30)

14 Thanon Santitham, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand

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