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Food guide

Chiang Rai restaurants & cafés by area and style

Restaurants and cafés in Chiang Rai to fit around your plans — from nam ngiao and khao soi in Ban Du and pad kaphrao near Mae Fah Luang University, to coffee in town and in Mae Suai district. Each listing shows the area, type of food and links to more details, to make planning meals on the road easier.

Online sources checked 7 October 2026 · Compiled from online sources, not confirmed by the restaurants

Places

Type

Area

9 places

  1. น้ำเงี้ยวอ้ายแคบหมู

    Nam Ngiao Ai Khaep Mu

    Northern Thai · Nam ngiao · Khao soi

    • Ban Du

    A northern Thai restaurant in the Ban Du area serving nam ngiao and khao soi. A handy lunch stop if your route passes through Ban Du. Its delivery menu lists pork nam ngiao, beef nam ngiao and chicken khao soi.

    Menu items listed

    • Pork nam ngiao
    • Beef nam ngiao
    • Chicken khao soi

    Ban Du

    Area
    Ban Du, Mueang Chiang Rai
    Hours listed
    Hours listedDaily 11:00–16:00

    Sample delivery price

    In-store prices may differ

    • Nam ngiao, pork70 THB
    • Nam ngiao, beef89 THB
    • Khao soi, chicken leg & thigh109 THB
    • Dry khao soi, chicken119 THB
    Search on Google Maps View shop info Call 090-320-2538
    Sources

  2. Horizon Chiang Rai

    Café · Coffee

    • Town (Wiang / Rop Wiang)
    • Tha Sai (San Sai subdistrict)

    Two Horizon branches are listed here. Pick Coffee&Roaster for a stop in town, or Coffee & Brew (Tha Sai branch) if it suits your route. Check the branch name before opening the map, as both use the Horizon name.

    2 branches on this page

    Horizon Coffee&Roaster

    Area
    943/8–9 Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai, near Nam Ping Pasusat
    Hours listed
    Hours listedDaily 07:00–16:00
    Search on Google Maps View shop info Call 099-059-5008

    Horizon Coffee & Brew (Tha Sai branch)

    Area
    745 San Sai, Mueang Chiang Rai
    Hours listed
    Hours listedDaily 07:00–16:00

    Sample delivery price

    In-store prices may differ

    • Hot Americano75 THB
    • Hot Latte75 THB
    Search on Google Maps View shop info Call 094-648-7873
    Sources

  3. Kwai Yim Coffee

    Café · Coffee

    • Mae Suai district

    A coffee stop in Mae Suai district for travellers whose route passes through the area. Open the location link to fit it into your plan, and check the shop's details before you set off.

    Mae Suai

    Area
    Mae Suai district, Chiang Rai
    Open shop location
    Sources

  4. สุกี้ตี๋น้อย Green Park Chiang Rai

    Suki Tee Noi

    Suki hot pot · Buffet

    • Town (Wiang / Rop Wiang)

    A suki hot-pot buffet option in Mueang Chiang Rai for a sit-down group meal. Choose the Green Park branch on the map, and check packages, prices and serving hours with the branch before you go.

    Green Park

    Area
    54/10 Moo 2, Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai
    Search on Google Maps View shop info Call 061-727-8837
    Sources

  5. 1:2 Chiangrai Brew (One to Two Coffee)

    Café · Coffee

    • Town (Wiang / Rop Wiang)

    Two One to Two branches in Chiang Rai: Soi San Pa Nat or Central Chiang Rai, whichever fits your day. A good coffee break before moving on — open the details for the branch you plan to visit.

    2 branches on this page

    Warehouse (Soi San Pa Nat)

    Area
    Soi San Pa Nat, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai
    Search on Google Maps View shop info Call 080-684-4143

    Central Chiang Rai

    Area
    Central Chiang Rai, 99/9 Moo 13, Phahonyothin Rd, Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai
    Search on Google Maps View shop info
    Sources

  6. เวียงหลวงหมูกระทะ & ซีฟู้ด (Mueang Chiang Rai)

    Wiang Luang Mu Kratha & Seafood

    Mu kratha (Thai BBQ) · Seafood

    • Town (Wiang / Rop Wiang)

    A mu kratha (Thai BBQ hot pot) and seafood restaurant in the San Khong Luang area — an option for a group dinner. Check the sets or packages and prices at the restaurant before deciding, as terms may change over time.

    Mueang Chiang Rai (San Khong Luang)

    Area
    255 Moo 16, San Khong Luang, Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai
    Hours listed
    Hours listedDaily 17:00–23:00
    Search on Google Maps View shop info Call 093-936-1505
    Sources

  7. ราชากะเพราถาด (MFU)

    Racha Kaphrao Thad

    Pad kaphrao (holy basil stir-fry) · Made-to-order dishes

    • Nang Lae – Mae Fah Luang University

    A one-plate meal option near Mae Fah Luang University for pad kaphrao or made-to-order dishes. Suits days when your route passes Nang Lae — check the menu and portion sizes with the restaurant before ordering.

    MFU area (Nang Lae)

    Area
    56 Moo 1, Phahonyothin Rd, Nang Lae, Mueang Chiang Rai
    Hours listed
    Hours listedDaily 12:00–22:30
    Search on Google Maps View shop info Call 096-323-7268
    Sources

  8. Tomato 2

    Japanese · Shabu buffet

    • Eastern bypass – airport road

    Branch 2 of a Japanese and shabu buffet restaurant on the eastern bypass, towards the airport. Suits travellers who want a buffet meal along the airport route — check packages and the food list with the restaurant before you go.

    Branch 2 (bypass)

    Area
    Eastern bypass road, on the way to Chiang Rai airport
    Search on Google Maps View shop info Call 083-123-4293
    Sources

  9. ปิ่นโตโอชา (Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital branch)

    Pinto Ocha

    One-plate meals · Noodles · Chicken rice

    • Town (Wiang / Rop Wiang)

    A one-plate meal spot by Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital with several styles to choose from, including chicken rice, boat noodles and stewed pork leg on rice. An option when you are in this part of town.

    Menu items listed

    • Chicken rice
    • Boat noodles
    • Stewed pork leg on rice

    By Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital

    Area
    Near Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital, Mueang Chiang Rai
    Hours listed
    Hours listedMon 08:30–21:00 · Tue–Sun 08:00–21:00

    Sample delivery price

    In-store prices may differ

    • Chicken rice, special (Japanese rice)69 THB
    • Boat noodles, pork79 THB
    • Boat noodles, beef90 THB
    • Stewed pork leg on rice100 THB
    Search on Google Maps View shop info Call 098-064-2888
    Sources

FAQ

Is there anywhere near Mae Fah Luang University?

This list includes ราชากะเพราถาด (MFU) in the Nang Lae area, while น้ำเงี้ยวอ้ายแคบหมู is in Ban Du. Check the locations against your route before you go.

Is Kwai Yim Coffee in Chiang Rai town?

It is in Mae Suai district, separate from the places in Mueang Chiang Rai. Open the shop's location link to plan the stop directly.

Are the prices shown in-store prices?

Prices marked “Sample delivery price” come from a food-delivery menu. In-store prices and promotions may differ — please check with the restaurant before ordering.

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