What makes Chiang Mai so special? Why does it linger in our thoughts?

On October 23, 2016, we decided to visit Chiang Mai, Thailand, during a long weekend holiday. This short trip, lasting three days and two nights, focused primarily on exploring the city's culinary scene.

We have compiled a list of delicious restaurants in Chiang Mai based on popular food review threads.

The sheer abundance of food options was overwhelming, and we knew we wouldn't be able to try everything. Therefore, we opted for accommodation closest to the culinary hotspots.

Absolutely! We opted to stay in Nimmanhaemin Soi, a popular area frequently mentioned by many.

On this trip to Chiang Mai, we were accompanied by two fellow students.

We decided to meet in Chiang Mai because it was more convenient for all three of us, as we live in different locations.

Our meeting time is 11:30 AM in front of Kua Gai Nimmanha restaurant.

I'm here and I'm starving!

At 250 baht per dish, with individual plates costing between 60-80 baht, the price is considered expensive compared to the taste.

I am deeply disappointed with this restaurant, which many people have praised for its delicious food.

For the three of us, we would rate this restaurant a 6/10.

Taking just one step, we will find the Udos Milk shop. Ha! Note Udom 555555

We didn't eat at this restaurant because it was too crowded. The tables were completely full and it was impossible to squeeze in.

May I please enter to take photos only?

(A little disappointed, I can't eat sweet snacks.)

Check-in time is approaching.

Tonight, we chose to stay at the Chiang Mai Chayo Hotel, a new hotel in the Nimmanhaemin area.

Chaiyaphum Chiang Mai Hotel is located in the middle of Nimmanhaemin Soi 5.

Walking to find food is very convenient.

However, today my friends and I have agreed that "we will not eat at restaurants in Nimmanhaemin Soi anymore."

Despondent, the three of us decided to hail a red taxi to Tha Pae Gate in search of food nearby.

The ferocious red car won't get me, I'll speak northern Thai (for five baht only) 5555

We've arrived, but the restaurant is completely empty. I wonder if we should still eat here. 55555

Eat it. Don't you feel sorry for me? / Come on, eat, eat, eat.

(The store has a stylish design, but I don't understand why there are no customers.)

Oh, I understand why no one eats it.

I thought I was eating Tom Yum with lemon, Larb with lemon, and Som Tum with lemon.

Everything is so sour! 55555 (Well, it's only right, isn't it? We're in Chiang Mai, so we have to eat papaya salad. 55555)

4/10 seems fair. Let's give her credit for the limes.

The evening has arrived. Let's continue to the walking street.

We visited the Sunday Walking Street at Tha Pae Gate.

I arrived around 4:50 PM. The crowd was manageable, allowing for comfortable browsing and shopping. I enjoyed a variety of delicious food options.

A Concise Guide to Walking Streets

The scene is overwhelming, with too many people, objects, and food. It's difficult to capture everything in a photograph.

(Even if you're not good at taking photos, just say it, haha.)

Let's go back to the room. We've been walking for 5 hours already. TT'

We hailed a red songthaew from Tha Pae Gate to the walking street for 30 baht each. We got off at the mouth of the alleyway.

Hey, that's my roti shop. It's a famous shop that closes at 1 am. Want to eat there?

Eat! Eat! Eat!

Here it is, the roti with stir-fried chicken and cheese, and the roti with lots of cheese.

In a single word, incredibly fat. Oops! I meant incredibly delicious. 55555

This deserves a 10/10. It's truly delicious and unique for me. Hehe.

Full, tired, and weary, let's return to our room to rest.

GOOD NIGHT

GOOD MORNING KA
It's morning! Wake up and let's go eat Khao Soi Nimmanha together.

The shop is located on Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 7.

Every dish I ordered was delicious.

Khao soi gai, khao soi moo tod, and khao soi with ngiao broth.

The price is reasonable, 8/10. However, there could be more pork.

Ready to embark on our journey to Japan after a delicious meal!

Don't worry, I'm really going to Japan, but in Chiang Mai.

Have we arrived in Japan?

Our journey: We took a red car from the mouth of Nimmanhaemin Soi 5 to the mouth of Soi Samlan 5 (the mouth of the hanging leg shop) for only 20 baht per person. We spoke in the northern dialect, so they gave us a discount. After that, we walked into the alley for about 300 meters. Along the way, there was a cute organic shop (I must say that at night, the shop is full of foreigners).

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And here we are at ARCHITA HOSTEL.

This hostel in Japan is amazing! We don't have to travel far to Kansai, Tokyo, Kawasaki, or Hachijojima anymore, right?

This hostel boasts a unique style, with Japanese influences evident in every corner of its interior and exterior design.

Concerns about safety at the hostel are unfounded. The hostel employs a key card security system to ensure the safety of its guests. Additionally, staff members, including Mr. Ashi and his mother, are available 24/7 to address any concerns or issues that may arise.

Please note that this is a hostel, not a hotel.

Another charm of this hostel is the service of the owners, both the mother and Mr. Achi. Both of them took very good care of us.

Hungry, so let's go eat roti at midnight. There's nothing cuter than this!

Thank you for the wonderful stories that took place at Achita Hostel.

A fleeting moment of joy, forever etched in our memory.

And these are the people we met at Ashita Hostel. We exchanged many experiences and knowledge.

Everyone is so lovely. We talked as if we had known each other for a long time. 55555

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For us, it is love, happiness, and fun.

Thank you everyone for making my trip to Chiang Mai a wonderful memory.