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CafeChang Khlan
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
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VegetarianNimman
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
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Northern ThaiNimman
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
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ThaiOld City
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
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ThaiHang Dong
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
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ThaiChang Phueak
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