Khao Soi Khun Yai ★ 4.4
A garage khao soi counter behind Wat Kuan Kama that many locals rank the city's best, ladling a deep spicy curry broth until it sells out by early afternoon.
SignatureKhao soi gai, Khao soi neua
Bistros, trattorias, taverns and neighbourhood rooms: the mid-tier places where Chiang Mai actually eats.
Where to eat well, no fuss
Khao Soi Mae Sai ★ 4.3
A Bib Gourmand shophouse near the Ratchaphuek lane, pouring a classic coconut khao soi over egg noodles for 50 to 75 baht since long before Michelin arrived.
SignatureKhao soi gai, Khao soi moo
Khao Soi Islam ★ 4.1
A halal Yunnanese-Muslim kitchen in the Ban Haw quarter serving the beef khao soi and roti that trace the dish to the traders who first brought it.
SignatureBeef khao soi, Roti, Beef biryani
Khao Soi Lamduan Fa Ham ★ 4.3
A 70-year Fa Ham legend on Charoenrat, its creamy khao soi with tender beef drawing queues onto the pavement each morning before it sells out.
SignatureKhao soi neua, Khao soi gai, Naem
SP Chicken ★ 4.2
A rotisserie-chicken shop near Wat Phra Singh whose charcoal-blistered gai yang and papaya salad make it the Old City's go-to for a cheap Isan-style lunch.
SignatureGai yang, Som tam, Sticky rice
Cherng Doi Roast Chicken ★ 4.2
A student-packed Nimman corner famous for herb-marinated roast chicken and northern-Isan grilled plates, cheap, smoky and busy from the moment it opens.
SignatureRoast chicken, Larb, Nam tok
Doi Chaang Coffee ★ 4.0
The Chiang Mai cafe of the pioneering Doi Chang hill-tribe estate, pouring the northern arabica that put Thai highland coffee on the specialty map after 2000.
SignatureArabica filter, Espresso, Cakes
Pun Pun Organic Restaurant ★ 4.1
A seed-saving organic vegetarian kitchen tucked behind Wat Suan Dok, plating heirloom-rice Thai plates and ferments from its own farm at rock-bottom prices.
SignatureOrganic Thai set, Fresh spring rolls, Kombucha
Kao Soy Nimman ★ 4.1
A more polished, tourist-friendly take on khao soi off Nimman, all hanging lanterns and dark wood, serving generous coconut-curry noodle bowls all day.
SignatureKhao soi gai, Khao soi neua
Kiat Ocha ★ 4.2
A packed Old City morning canteen famous for Hainanese chicken rice and charcoal pork satay, a classic khao man gai counter near the market.
SignatureKhao man gai, Pork satay
Dan Chicken Rice ★ 4.1
A Bib Gourmand khao man gai shop on Old San Sai Road serving poached and fried chicken over fat-slicked rice with sharp ginger sauce, a cheap local lunch.
SignatureBoiled chicken rice, Fried chicken rice
Suki Koka ★ 4.0
A long-running Thai suki stall by the Chang Phueak gate market, cooking noodles, egg and greens in a bubbling broth pot, a cheap late-night northern staple.
SignatureThai suki, Grilled skewers
Khao Soi Mueang Klaeng ★ 4.0
A neighbourhood khao soi shop north of the moat pouring a classic coconut curry broth over egg noodles, a quiet local lunch away from the tourist counters.
SignatureKhao soi gai, Khao soi neua
Mr Kai Khao Soi ★ 4.0
A tucked-away Old City khao soi counter down Phra Pok Klao Soi 13, a low-key local favourite ladling coconut curry noodles until the pot runs out.
SignatureKhao soi gai, Khanom jeen
Khao Song Khao Soi ★ 3.9
A north-side khao soi shop in San Phi Suea drawing purely local crowds for its rich curry broth and crisp noodle crown, well off the usual visitor trail.
SignatureKhao soi, Naem
Chez Khao Soi ★ 4.0
A creative modern khao soi cafe in the northern suburbs playing with the classic, from crab to slow-braised beef versions, a fun twist on the Chiang Mai icon.
SignatureSignature khao soi, Fusion khao soi
Lert Ros ★ 4.1
A smoky Old City grill down a Ratchadamnoen lane, charring whole salt-crusted tilapia over drum barrels alongside fiery Isan larb and papaya salad.
SignatureGrilled tilapia, Larb, Som tam
Laab Lung Noi ★ 4.2
A famed northern larb specialist behind the university, mincing pork and offal into rich, herby, blood-seasoned larb khua that draws devoted local queues.
SignatureLarb khua, Northern sausage, Aep
Khao Soi Mae Manee ★ 4.0
A local khao soi kitchen off Chotana Road prized for a thick, creamy coconut broth and homemade curry paste, worth the short drive north for the real thing.
SignatureKhao soi gai, Khao soi kraduk
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