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Alana Morgan is a twenty-something traveller trying to figure out life one place at a time, and blogging about it at Paper Planes. Originally from Seattle, she"s been living, working, and travelling in Thailand and Southeast Asia for the past three years with no plans to "settle down" anytime soon.
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Trying to list the best places to eat in Chiang Mai is nearly impossible – the city is filled with yummy options from 30 baht street-side satay to multicourse meals and 5-star restaurants. It has just about everything and certainly something to fit any price point. (Plus there always seems to be a new spot opening up every day!) Here street stalls still normally sell dishes for around 30-40 baht (about $1) and actual sit-down restaurants can vary from a simple noodle shop with plastic plates and chairs to a gorgeous open air restaurant centered around a traditional teak house.With that in mind, these are some of Chiang Mai’s longtime go-to hot spots. Most tend to serve higher-end Thai food but there are few international cuisines sprinkled in.
Located on the east side of the Mae Ping River, The Riverside Bar & Restaurant has been a Chiang Mai institution since 1984. The popular restaurant is known for its nightly live music and high quality Thai and Western di...more
A favorite among vegetarians and non-veggies alike, Anchan Vegetarian Restaurant claims that it’s “so delicious, you won’t miss the meat” – and rightfully so. Situated at the end of a quiet soi (small street) off of Nim...more
You would never guess this romantic restaurant would be hidden among a number of guesthouses, small sois and ramshackle bars, but it is…which kind of makes it all the more lovely. Located in an old teak wooden house, Das...more
Owned by an American, The Duke’s restaurant is certainly not the place to go for good Thai food, but hearty Western favorites done right. Though Thai cuisine is some of the best in the world, sometimes you still need som...more
Specializing in Indian and Thai Cuisine, Whole Earth Restaurant serves impressive dishes in a gorgeous setting. The restaurant is conveniently located at the end of the same street as Chiang Mai’s famous Night Bazaar and...more
With its close proximity to Myanmar, Chiang Mai is home to several Burmese restaurants, though not as many as you would expect, with one of the best being The Swan located near Tha Pae Gate. Opened in 2010, the restauran...more
Set in a charming white house just inside Chiang Mai’s Old City, Ginger & Kafe has a colorful, quirky atmosphere that is both stylish and inviting. The restaurant serves contemporary Thai cuisine that tantalizes the tast...more
Another hot spot located in the trendy Nimmanhaemin neighborhood, Tong Tem Toh specializes in traditional Northern Thai fare. What is Northern Thai food you ask? While commonly-known Thai dishes like phad thai and creamy...more
The Chiang Mai branch of the popular Bangkok restaurant is situated in a gorgeous traditional wooden Thai house along the Mae Ping River just north of Fahaam Temple. The food served at MahaNaga features traditional Thai ...more
Another popular spot in Chiang Mai’s Nimmanhaemin neighborhood is, the appropriately named, Café de Nimman. Located about a block away from Nimmanhaemin Road on the quieter Sirimangkalajarn Soi 13, the cozy, yet stylish,...more
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