&THEN
&THEN (And Then We Drink) is a boutique restaurant and wine bar tucked inside Goodcery in the Chang Moi area. It’s a stylish little spot that brings together…
Where we actually eat
Restaurants
Chiang Mai punches well above its weight when it comes to eating out. These are the restaurants we go back to again and again — a mix of refined tasting menus, garden dining and unfussy local spots, all within easy reach of the Old City.
Sushi Umai
Sushi Umai is one of Chiang Mai’s most popular sushi spots, with several branches around the city—but the original Nimman location is the one we recommend.…
Street Pizza & Wine House
Nestled on the second floor of a historic building on Thapae road, Street Pizza & Wine House is a lively, down-to-earth spot that combines rustic wood-fired…
Cuisine de Garden
Cuisine de Garden is one of Chiang Mai’s most imaginative fine-dining experiences, offering a tasting menu that feels like a culinary journey through nature.…
Blackitch
Blackitch is a fine dining chef’s table restaurant which blends together Thai cuisine with Japanese influence. The owner and restaurant’s namesake, Chef Black,…
1921 House at Anantara Hotel
1921 House at Anantara is one of Chiang Mai’s most unique dining experiences, set inside a beautifully preserved colonial mansion that once served as the…
Baan Landai Fine Thai Cuisine
Baan Landai is a warm, elegant restaurant that feels a little like dining in someone’s beautifully kept home. The space is stylish yet cozy, with attentive…
Pari
Pari is one of those rare little gems where every detail feels thoughtful. With just a small counter and a few seats, the atmosphere is intimate and buzzing,…
Greensmoked
Greensmoked is set inside a converted ice factory, giving it a cool industrial vibe that contrasts beautifully with its refined, Western-style menu. Here,…
Neighborhood Community
Neighborhood Community is a cool collective dining space that feels like a modern, upscale food court with a creative twist. Instead of one restaurant, you’ll…
Maadae Slow Fish Kitchen
Maadae Slow Fish Kitchen is a cozy, eco-conscious restaurant that celebrates sustainable seafood in the heart of Chiang Mai. The space is warm and homey with…
Rasik Local Kitchen
Rasik Local Kitchen is a tiny, Michelin-rated gem with only 4–5 tables, set up in an intimate chef’s-table style right beside the open kitchen. The experience…
The House by Ginger
The House by Ginger is a stylish restaurant set inside a beautifully restored colonial-era house, making it as much about the atmosphere as the food. The…
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More Chiang Mai guides
Northern Thai Food Khao soi, sai ua and sticky rice — the soulful Lanna cooking Chiang Mai is famous for. Coffee & Cafés World-class roasters and slow, design-led cafés — the city grows its own beans in the hills. Brunch Garden cafés and all-day kitchens for unhurried, beautiful breakfasts. Bars & Cocktails Rooftop sundowners and tucked-away cocktail bars for the evening.