Best of Chiang Mai
The best noodles in Chiang Mai
Start with Khao Soi Mae Sai for khao soi, Khao Soi Lamduan Fa Ham in Wat Ket, Charoenrat Rd for beef khao soi with pork satay and Khao Soi Islam in Charoen Prathet Road, near the Night Bazaar for beef khao soi. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- Khao Soi Mae Sai
Get: Khao soi
Award-recognized khao soi shop; exact address and sourcing not verified in this run.
- Khao Soi Lamduan Fa HamWat Ket, Charoenrat Rd · institution
Get: Beef khao soi with pork satay
A local favorite for khao soi; exact street address not verified.
Khao Soi IslamCharoen Prathet Road, near the Night BazaarGet: Beef khao soi
Run by the city's Chinese-Muslim community, whose ancestors brought the dish south.
- Khao Soi Khun YaiOld City, near the north wall · Northern Thai
Get: Khao soi with chicken drumstick
A grandmother's morning stall, open only until the pot runs out.
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Where is the best noodles in Chiang Mai?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Khao Soi Mae Sai, Khao Soi Lamduan Fa Ham (Wat Ket, Charoenrat Rd) and Khao Soi Islam (Charoen Prathet Road, near the Night Bazaar). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Khao Soi Mae Sai, get khao soi. At Khao Soi Lamduan Fa Ham, get beef khao soi with pork satay. At Khao Soi Islam, get beef khao soi. At Khao Soi Khun Yai, get khao soi with chicken drumstick.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Chiang Mai: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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