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Chiang Mai, Thailand's second-largest city, captivates visitors not only with its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant festivals but also with its reputation as a haven for delectable cuisines boasting irresistible flavors. When embarking on a journey to explore Chiang Mai, Thailand, travelers should not miss out on strolling through night markets, indulging in street food delights, visiting local eateries, or unwinding in charming cafes to savor the rich and distinctive tastes of Chiang Mai's culinary scene.
Embark on a Culinary Adventure through Chiang Mai's Food Map
Khao Soi: A Culinary Gem
If you visit Chiang Mai for tourism and haven't tried Khao Soi yet, it would be a major missed opportunity for your self-guided trip. Khao Soi is considered one of the most famous dishes in Northern Thailand, and you can find it everywhere, from upscale restaurants to roadside eateries.
Khao Soi, a traditional dish of Chiang Mai originating from Myanmar - Illustrative photo
Khao Soi is mainly made from crispy fried egg noodles and boiled egg noodles with the highlight being the curry without being too spicy. This traditional dish originated from Myanmar, often served with chicken, pork, or beef and enhanced with other ingredients like chili paste, pickled mustard greens, shallots, and lime. Particularly, when enjoying this dish, you can accompany it with a glass of bai bua bok (pennywort juice), which will help you cool down after indulging in a flavorful meal.
Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiao
Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiao is a popular street food dish that combines fresh noodles with spicy traditional tomato broth. With easily accessible ingredients and the traditional recipe of Chiang Mai locals, it has created a delicious and unique noodle dish that appeals to tourists experiencing Thailand tours.
Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiao, a famous street food dish in Chiang Mai - Illustrative photo
Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiao is typically served with lime, bean sprouts, pickled mustard greens, raw vegetables, crispy fried pork skin or skewered meat, and eggs... Usually, Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiao costs around 20 Baht, approximately 13,000 VND.
Sai Oua
Sai Oua, also known as Chiang Mai sausage, is made from pork and sold in various street food stalls, being a popular dish on the tables of locals. Sai Oua is considered a favorite dish for anyone who enjoys spicy food, bursting with flavor from the very first bite.
Sai Oua, also known as Chiang Mai sausage - Illustrative photo
Known for its fragrant and smoky aroma, Sai Oua is similar to northern-style sausages but with a distinct taste. Made from ground pork, dried chili, garlic, shallots, and various herbs and spices, when grilled, it looks much like northern-style sausages but with a different taste due to having more meat and a richer flavor profile with accompanying herbs and spices such as lime, cilantro, scallions, peppercorns, and ginger...
Xôi của Chiang Mai
Sweet Sticky Rice in Chiang Mai - Illustrative photo
While sticky rice is a familiar dish for Vietnamese tourists, the sticky rice in Chiang Mai has a unique flavor when combined with various fruits such as mango, coconut, beans, egg custard... and wrapped in banana leaves. Typically, these sticky rice dishes cost only 10 Baht (around 7,000 dong).
Kaeng Khanun
Kaeng Khanun is a famous curry dish in Northern Thailand in general and Chiang Mai in particular. Kaeng Khanun, also known as jackfruit curry, is a spicy, refreshing, and exotic curry dish that foreign travelers should try when visiting Chiang Mai.
Kaeng Khanun, the famous jackfruit curry dish of Chiang Mai - Illustrative photo
Typically, Kaeng Khanun is made with main ingredients such as young jackfruit and tomatoes, along with many familiar Thai spices, creating a delicious and enticing curry dish with a perfect balance of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors that will tantalize the taste buds of any diner.
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