Thailand is a paradise of mouthwatering local food, especially you won't get confused of what to eat in Chiang Mai. Much more pronounced influences from Burma and China, make Chiang Mai is a culinary paradise. However, they have their own lighter flavors and use a lot of ginger and turmeric in their ingredients.
Apart from enjoying this food, in Chiang Mai, you can also learn directly how to make these foods. This city has many classes or courses in cooking its specialties. Some popular foods in this city include Khao Soi or curry egg noodles, Khan Toke, Sai Oua, Nam Prik Ong, Kanom Jeen Nam Ngeow, Miang Kham to Tam Khanun, or young jackfruit salad.
Landscape of two pagoda on the top of Inthanon mountain, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai is located in northern Thailand. This city is well-known for its stunning Buddhist temples, but it's also famed for its incredible culinary selection. The city which is located in northern Thailand, is also famous for its natural beauty, rich culture, and of course, interesting shopping spots.
Famous as the "Rose of the North", Chiang Mai was founded in 1296 by King Meng Rai, king of the Lanna Kingdom. Located among the mountains, Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand after Bangkok. Furthermore, it is northern Thailand's biggest city.
Chiang Mai has unique tourist attractions such as villages with long-necked women, gold-plated temples, and cherry blossoms on Thai soil. Have limited holiday funds? Fortunately, having a trip to Chiang Mai is known as an affordable option. Therefore, Chiang Mai was also voted as one of the safest cities for foreign tourists in Thailand.
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Khao Niao is the Chiang Mai local food that is a staple in every meal and pairs very well with a variety of Nam Prik (chili sauce). It is a unique northern cuisine. Are you curious about what to eat in Chiang Mai? Come closer to see the signature mouthwatering local dish only for you!
Khao Soi,Khao Soi Kai, Thai Noodles Khao Soi, Chicken Curry with seasoning on wooden floor, Northern Thai food concept.
Savory yellow curry noodle soup, served with spring onions, pickled cabbage and lime wedges. Egg noodles are a type of noodle that is flat, with a small portion of fried food added on top and also crushed into the broth for a mouth-watering texture. For Khao Soi's choice of accompaniments, chicken, pork or beef is provided to suit the buyer's taste. Khao Soi portions are usually quite small, so you might end up ordering another bowl because you're not satisfied.
Khantoke traditionally meal set with sticky rice popular local Thai food in North of Thailand
This typical Chiang Mai food is more suitable for eating with the family because the portions are quite large. Served on a teak wood tray that serves as a table, Khan Toke consists of various side dishes typical of Northern Thailand and a basket of sticky rice. The modern version of eating Khan Toke will usually be accompanied by a series of cultural performances such as folk music, finger-nail dances and tribal dances.
Thai Khai Pam or Grilled eggs with banana leaf on local of northern Thailand
Khai pam is a food in the form of an omlet wrapped in banana leaves. This food is also a popular food among foreign tourists.
In fact, the food is actually available throughout the northern part of Chiang Mai. However, one of the stalls at the Chiang Mai Monday Market provides khai pam with a variety of toppings. Tourists can choose toppings in the form of shiitake mushrooms and crab sticks, or something a little unusual like ant eggs.
Northern Thai Sausage or Sai Oua grilled on charcoal stove at Chiang Mai Province.
This appetizing starter dish is called Sai Oua, which is a typical Northern Thai sausage made from pork, dried chilies, garlic, shallots and various pungent spices. Sai Oua may look very similar to a typical sausage when seen on a charcoal grill but it tastes very different. Sai Lua is larger and richer with herbal and chili aromas.
Thai food "Gaeng Hang lay" pork ginger peanut sweet and sour curry of pork the delicious food of Thai northern style.
Yellow curry is a soup made from tamarind, pork pieces, shallots and shrimp paste. Its origins are in Burma, but the adapted Chiang Mai version uses less oil. Without coconut cream as an ingredient, the texture is less thick than green curry and rich with spices.
Chicken Pad Thai with eggs, bean sprouts, peanuts and spring onion
Pad Thai is a popular Thai dish besides Tom Yum and Mango Sticky Rice. Pad Thai itself is a dish of noodles made from rice flour which looks similar to rice noodles that are stir-fried with other ingredients. a sweet, savory, sour sauce spread with peanuts. Likewise, the key component of Pad Thai sauce is tamarind.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Chiang Mai is located in northern Thailand, one of the best attractions in this city is the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, a night market which is a paradise for shopping and culinary enthusiasts.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is located on Chang Khlan Road, east of Chiang Mai's old city gate. This night market is known for its lively atmosphere, wide variety of merchandise, and delicious food on offer. Every day before dusk, the streets around this market start to fill with shops, stands, and stalls offering various kinds of products, foods, and crafts.
One of the greatest satisfactions is enjoying local foods that delight along the night market streets. Various food stalls and fast food outlets offer delicious and appetizing Thai dishes. Starting from street food such as pad Thai, and som tam, to desserts such as mango sticky rice, you can find it all here. Don't miss the opportunity to try delicious local cuisine and experience the rich flavors of Thailand.
This night market is open every day from dusk to midnight, so make sure you come at the right time. Last but not least, please stay alert to your things when walking around the market. Because this market is busy and crowded, make sure you take good care of your bags. Always pay attention to your surroundings.
Thus, make sure to take advantage of the chance to visit the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. Take in the vibrant ambiance and savor delectable Thai cuisine.
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