Chiang Mai isn't just the cultural capital and the home to some of Thailand's most emblematic structures left behind by the Lanna Kingdom, but it is also the only place where Lanna food has prospered for centuries and beyond.
Lanna food is comprised of distinctive cuisines hailing from the Northern regions of Thailand, originating from the ancient Kingdom of Lanna which can hardly be found in other parts of the country. For this reason, visitors should take the opportunity to savor as many Lanna dishes as they can when traveling in Chiang Mai.
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Khao Soi - Coconut Curry Noodles
Known as the most famous food of Chiang Mai and the whole of Northern Thailand, this is a yellow egg noodle dish served in a thick, fragrant curry base prepared using coconut, red curry, chili and soy sauce. Typically served with slow-cooked drumsticks and fried noodles as topping.
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| Khao Soi or Coconut Curry Noodles is the most sought after local Chiang Mai dish |
Sai Oua - Grilled Sausages
Sai Oua is a Thai Northern-style grilled sausages made from ground pork, lemongrass, cilantro, shallot, chili paste, black pepper and galangal. It is packed with flavours and gives out a unique smell thanks to the addition of kaffir lime leaves, coriander roots and fresh turmeric.
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| Sai Oua is a famous dish of grilled sausages in Chiang Mai |
Nam Prik Noom - Thai Chili Dip
An out-of-the-world combination of roasted green chilies, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, palm sugar and lime juice, Nam Prik Noom makes a divine dip for kaeb moo (imagine nachos and salsa).
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| Nam Prik Noom | Image source: Flickr |
Sai Krok Isan - Fermented Sausages
Northeastern sausages fermented using pork and rice, eaten with raw bird's eye chilis, raw cabbage leaves and sliced ginger - typically as a beer food. This traditional food originated from the Isan region with a flavour profile that's a little sour, garlicky and salty.
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| Sai Krok Isan is a type of fermented sausages widely enjoyed in Chiang Mai |
Kaeb Moo - Pork Rinds
Greasy and crispy pork rinds deep-fried with salt, garlic and cloves. Highly versatile and incredibly crunchy, they be eaten as snacks with a cold pint of beer, added to hot soup-base dishes, or deliciously served as a side dish for Northern-style Thai meals.
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| Kaeb Moo is a popular Chiang Mai street food |
Kaeng Khanun - Green Jackfruit Curry
A northern equivalent to the famous Som Tam, this soup-and-salad dish is mostly spicy and sour with a hint of distinctive fragrance infused through the addition of unripe jackfruit. Cooked with juicy chunks of pork, kaffir lime leaves and cherry tomatoes.
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| Kaeng Khanun is a type of Green Jackfruit Curry in Chiang Mai |
Miang Kham - One-bite Wrap
Literally translates to 'many things in one bite', this do-it-yourself snack is a mix of shallots, peanuts, chilies, green mango, and onion - to be wrapped in a
cha plu leaf and eaten in one bite. The result? A delightful combination of sweet, spicy, sour and salty all in one.
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| Miang Kham is one of the most traditional snacks in northern Thailand |
Kaeng Hang Lei - Burmese Curry
Better known as Burmese curry, the flavors of this stew-like dish are intensified through the combination of turmeric, garlic, ginger and tamarind. The highlight of the dish is obviously the fat chunks of pork belly. Taste heavenly when eaten with rice.
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| Kaeng Hang Lei or the Burmese Curry is a popular dish in northern Thailand |
Aeb Pla - Grilled Fish in Banana Leaves
Aeb Pla are fillets of fish generously coated in a variety of spices and herbs, wrapped in banana leaves, and grilled over hot charcoal. Comes in a pork variation, too.
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| Must-Try Chiang Mai Street Food: Aeb Pla |
Kaeng Pak Wan Kai Mode Daeng - Ant Egg Soup
Originating from northern Thailand, this soup dish is a delicious combination of
pak wan leaves, glass noodles and ant eggs that gives an overall sweet and mild taste. The name is loosely translated to be 'spicy vegetable soup with ant eggs'.
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| The very unique Kaeng Pak Wan Kai Mode Daeng or Ant Egg Soup |
How many of the dishes mentioned above have your tried on your trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand? Comment below and share your experiences!
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wow uniknya Khaeng Khanun dish tu sebab ada nangka. I suka makan nangka so maybe I should try this one too!
ReplyDeleteSo many authentic dishes have to try while in Chiang Mai. That ant eggs wonder how it tasted like?
ReplyDeleteeven i tak pernah ke chiang mai tapi i suka makan miang kham. if ke sana nanti nak try nam prik tu. macam sedap je
ReplyDeletei tau satu je - miang kham. sedap!
ReplyDelete3 times went to thailand. but not chiang mai :)
love thai food. terbaik. here in Melaka, got one restaurant serving thai food.
awesome taste. kings hotel, ayer keroh.
aduh, bila la dpt repeat makan kat situ? never ending pkp...
I love miang kham. And would love to try the Aeb Pla. But that Nam Prik Noom - wooo hooo! I could just imagine how spicy it is!
ReplyDeletesemuanya saya tak pernah dengar. ni first time tahu. terima kasih bagi info.
ReplyDeleteThe first one look so yummy. All is not familiar to me, but yeah it does looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteUii semua sedap-sedap ni... Tapi kanj Grace kenapa ek, kadangkan belum pergi semua nak cuba, tapi bila dah sampai sana, terus lupa nak hunting semua, sebab main makan depan mata hahaha.. selalu kena macamtu bila travel tau.. gerammm...
ReplyDeleteWow,, 0/10? Maybe because I never been to Chiang Mai before but this city is in my list.. I watched few movies with the scene from Chiang Mai that make me fall in love with this Rose of the North.. soon, hopefully soon can travel dy!
ReplyDeleteOmg.. i m salivating reading this post, i have been to chaing mai twice and love their food and scenery there.
ReplyDeletewould love to go there someday,certainly after this pandemic is over. cant wait to travel again n explore the places and the local foods
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