The 10 Best Food & Drink in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

June 30, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Chiang Mai (Thai: เชียงใหม่, pronounced [t͡ɕʰīaŋ.màj] ( listen); Lanna: ᨩ᩠ᨿᨦᩉᩲ᩠ᨾ᩵, pronounced [tɕiaŋ.màj]) is the second-largest province (changwat) of Thailand. It is in the country's north. It is bordered by Chiang Rai to the northeast, Lampang and Lamphun to the south, Tak to the southwest, Mae Hong Son to the west, and Shan State of Burma to the north. The capital, Chiang Mai, is 685 km north of Bangkok.
Restaurants in Chiang Mai Province

1. A lot of Thai : Home cooking class

165, Soi 9, Chiang Mai-Lampoon Rd Nonghoi, Muang, Chiang Mai 50000 Thailand +66 89 954 4930 [email protected] http://www.alotofthai.com
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5.0 based on 630 reviews

A lot of Thai : Home cooking class

A family-run home cooking class established in 2001. We began with a small class size. Even though our business has seen tremendous growth, we have decided that this size maintains the personalization and individual attention that each student deserves. Yui (Siripen Sriyabhaya), Thailand's international TV chef still teaches every dish in every class to guarantee the highest quality of instruction. Her expertise attracts a variety of students such as, TV chefs, executive chefs, culinary school teachers, international Thai cooking instructors, food columnists, cookbook authors, tourists, and food lovers.Yui's unique blend of art and science truly make cooking exciting, fun, and easy to follow. When students cook these delicious dishes in class, they are equipped with the skills and knowledge to be able to recreate these dishes at home.

Reviewed By OuiParisLinda - Paris, France

As someone who works in the tourism industry, I am always very skeptical of any activity with nearly 100% perfect reviews, but this was the real deal! Yui is not just an instructor, she is like a food guru or a food whisperer. We learned about Thai culture, food culture, Yui's very interesting life, and of course how to make very delicious food! Yui is so quirky, she kind of reminds me of Amelie and she is full of fun anecdotes. The pad thai and red curry we made were better than any other that we had in any restaurant and our tour of the market was a great opportunity to see a non-touristy market for once. This was by far our most favorite activity we did in Thailand and we would absolutely do another class with her! Skip the massage, elephant farm, and ziplining, this is the authentic Thai experience that you are looking for!

2. The Best Thai Cookery School

100/1 Moo 1 T.Sanpeesue A.Muang, Chiang Mai 50300 Thailand +66 96 091 5365 [email protected] http://thebestthaicookingcourse.com
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5.0 based on 1,859 reviews

The Best Thai Cookery School

Reviewed By tiffanysunjung

Came with a Contiki tour group, and we absolutely loved our cooking class experience at this beautiful, serene spot! The chef was hilarious and made things fun & easy for us — literally beginners will he able to come out with delicious food on their plates! We made Tom yum soup, pad Thai (one of the best I’ve ever had!!), chicken panang curry, cashew chicken stir fry, & coconut + mango sticky rice. SO MUCH GOOD FOOD ; highly recommend if you have time during your Thailand visit! :)

3. Withlocals

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5.0 based on 214 reviews

Withlocals

Experience Chiang Mai like a local. We offer a wide range of private tours in Chiang Mai. Discover the hidden gems of Chiang Mai with one of our private guides.

4. Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School

31 Rachadumnern Soi 5 T. Sriphum A.Muang, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand 66 053 418657 / 58 [email protected] http://www.asiascenic.com
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5.0 based on 3,104 reviews

Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School

What makes Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School superior to other cooking schools: our flair for the artistry of Thai cooking paired with exquisite attention to Thai culture’s captivating details.

Reviewed By W9947BOkristenm - Portland, United States

My husband and I are on our honeymoon and we’ve been looking forward to this cooking school experience! We did a lot of research amongst the various cooking schools and what we liked about this one was an option of going to the farm to learn about the different ingredients used for the dishes. Indy, our cooking instructor for the day, was very helpful, informative, and funny! She has been teaching for eight years with the company and knows what classical Thai cooking is all about. She answered all of our questions and also added information of common things she gets asked from previous classes. We were picked up from our hotel and checked into the city location for payment. (1200 Baht per person full day at the farm) We then went on a little tour in the market explaining the different products then a 30-35 minute drive to the farm. The farm location was much bigger than the city location! Much roomier and very beautiful!!!! (Plus free WiFi!) We chose the seven dishes we were going to make for the day, took a tour in the garden and learned about the different items for our dishes. You will definitely be stuffed at the end of the day! Due to the coronavirus, we were the only students for the day. It was nice to have a private class for the day that we ended a bit earlier (which we didn’t mind since we were so tired after eating all of the yummy food we made!) Indy, did a little recap of the day and gave us a wonderful cool book of everything she talked about for the day. It is a wonderful memento! Thank you, Indy for such a wonderful experience and it was definitely one of our favorite things to do in Chiang Mai! Thank you Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School for being open during the coronavirus so we can still experience Chiang Mai and Thai cooking! If you’re wondering what kind of cooking school to sign up with, we highly recommend Asia Scenic Thai Cooking school! An unforgettable experience leaving your stomach happy!

5. Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School

47/2 Moon Muang Rd (opposite Tha Phae Gate), Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand +66 53 206 388 [email protected] http://www.thaicookeryschool.com/
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5.0 based on 449 reviews

Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School

We are the First and Best cookery school in Chiang Mai. Owned and operated by "Master Chef" Sompon Nabnian... you will unlock the secrets of traditional Thai-style cooking. Have you ever wondered why Thai food tastes so different from restaurant to restaurant? The ingredients are the same, so it should taste the same, you would think...not at all! The best Thai food comes from using the freshest ingredients, along with the skilful art of preparation and combining the right ingredients at the right time to create an exceptional dish.Our school offers five fine mouth-watering courses for you to choose from (vegetarian options are available for all dishes in all courses):There is simply no better place to learn about the joys of Thai cooking!

Reviewed By RaphaelB1105

Perfect place in a beautiful garden, you will cook surrounded by nature and drive by professionals chefs as Pon and Ning very helpful and fun! A nice recipe book and a surprise wait you at the end which make the day memorable

6. Thai Orchid Cookery School

1/1 Soi 8 Prapokkloa Road Prasing, Chiang Mai Thailand +66 80 499 8090 [email protected] http://www.thaiorchidcooking.com/
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5.0 based on 906 reviews

Thai Orchid Cookery School

Courses at the Thai Orchid Cooking School are based on the philosophy that a meal should be a beautiful thing, made with love and shared with love. The school was started by "A" and her family who have the same dream of sharing their love of Thai cooking with those who desire to learn how to cook delicious Thai food but also to experience the culture and poetry of Thai cuisine.

7. Cooking at Home Thai Culinary School

66/1 Moo 5, Soi 4 Sankhampaeng, Chiang Mai 50130 Thailand +66 86 911 4143 [email protected] http://www.cookingathome-chiangmai.com
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5.0 based on 319 reviews

Cooking at Home Thai Culinary School

Each day, our students are picked up from Chiang Mai and driven to the cookery school. On a typical day our lessons begin with a trip to a local country market, guided by our experienced cooking instructors so that students learn how to select and buy the fresh Thai ingredients that they will need for that day's cooking lesson. For many, this tour of the morning market is an unforgettable experience in itself, leaving them with lasting memories of new sights, sounds and wonderful spicy aromas, as well as a broader knowledge of Thai fruits, vegetables and spices. This experience and new knowledge is especially useful to those who want to impress their friends back home with delicious Thai cuisine. Returning to the delightful semi-rural setting of the cookery school itself, our instructors take students through every stage of the cooking process, until at the end of the session students have the opportunity to taste and eat their creations. Our students learn by doing, not merely watching, so each course is full of activity and fun.

Reviewed By jourprof - Oakland, United States

My husband and I just spent a fun, educational and inspiring afternoon and evening at this wonderful cooking school. We learned so much! The whole operation is professional from start to finish but the husband-wife team that leads the class is also personable. The class starts with an informative tour through a local market. Then we were taken to the covered outdoor classroom where the instructors demonstrated each dish and then let us each make it. It was some of the best Thai food we have eaten and they send you home with a great cookbook with lots of recipes. I can’t wait to host a Thai dinner party when I get home!

8. Thai Farm Cooking School

38, Soi 9, Moonmuang Rd. Sriphoom Subdistrict, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand +66 81 288 5989 [email protected] http://www.thaifarmcooking.net
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5.0 based on 4,273 reviews

Thai Farm Cooking School

Thai Farm Cooking School is the first and original Thai cooking school at an organic farm in Chiang Mai since 2001. We offer full day and half day cooking classes at our organic farm. It is a great way to get out of the city for a day and learn all about the organic ingredients that we proudly grow ourselves at the farm. You will cook delicious healthy meals from scratch at individual cooking stations. Our cooking instructors are all passionate about food and love to share their knowledge with you.

Reviewed By izabeladacko - Chiang Mai, Thailand

Had such an amazing day in the most beautiful place. Friendly cat, delicious food made with super fresh ingredients and with help on how to recreate it at home and a superb teacher, Kim, who went through everything in loads of detail and made complex dishes seem simple. Overall a fantastic day which I would recommend to everyone!

9. Red Chili Cooking School

33/12 Chareon-Phathet Changklan Subdistrict, Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand +66 85 136 4446 [email protected] http://redchilicooking.com
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5.0 based on 517 reviews

Red Chili Cooking School

Join this authentic Thai cooking class during your holiday in Chiang Mai, which offers in-depth, fun and interpersonal cooking lesson to all Thai food lovers. During the 6-hour class, students get to learn five authentic Thai dishes, range from soup, stir-fried noodles,curry paste, curry and dessert. Classes also includes hotel pickups, local market tour.

10. Thai Secret Cooking School

58 Moo 1 Pa Phai, San Sai 50210 Thailand +66 83 477 0182 [email protected] http://www.Chiang-Mai-Cooking-School.com
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5.0 based on 472 reviews

Thai Secret Cooking School

Hi I am May! I am the owner and have always been the only instructor at Thai Secret Cooking School & Organic Garden in Chiang Mai Thailand. I opened my home to host Thai cooking classes 10 years ago and have many more years of experience teaching Thai cooking to people from all walks of life. I am playfully strict when teaching my half menu and full day menu. I want my cooking classes to be fun, educational, entertaining, most importantly a positively memorable experience for everybody. If you are not already a Master Chef, you will not be a Master Chef after my class. My classes are for people to casually enjoy a day cooking with me and new friends. Thai Secret is in the San Sai district of Chiang Mai, about 20 minutes from the old city mote area. Included in the price of my class is round trip transportation from the downtown area and my school. Touring the local Thai market, my garden, your own copy of Thai Secret Cookbook. Hope to cook with you soon! May Owner operated every day:)

Reviewed By AliceM898

From the punctual pick-up at our hotel to the reluctant goodbyes to May and her staff in the afternoon, the Thai Secret Cooking School must be the world's best kept secret! Our first stop was at the market where May gave a detailed and informative discussion of local produce and its various uses in northern Thai cuisine. After a drive out to her farm, we donned hats and aprons and picked and cut additional produce from her garden. After 16 years of teaching cooking, May conducted a group of amateur chefs (us) with an efficiency that she manages in an easy going style. The end result is a multi-course meal that we prepared from scratch -- from grinding the ingredients for curry paste to grating the coconut to make fresh coconut milk. The custom made cookbook we received at the end of the day was a perfect complement to everything we learned. There are many cooking schools in Chiang Mai, but a reservation at this one should be your top priority.

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