Top 20 Iconic Dishes in Chiang Mai, TH

#1

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Khao Soi

A signature Northern Thai curry noodle soup with a rich coconut milk base, served with crispy noodles and pickled mustard greens.

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#2

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Sai Oua

An aromatic grilled pork sausage packed with local herbs like lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili.

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#3

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Nam Prik Ong

A mild northern dipping sauce made with minced pork, tomatoes, and dried chilies, resembling a Thai-style Bolognese dip.

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#4

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Nam Prik Noom

A spicy and smoky green chili dip made from roasted chilies, garlic, and shallots, typically eaten with pork rinds.

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#5

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Gaeng Hang Lay

A slow-cooked, Burmese-influenced pork curry featuring ginger, garlic, and pickled garlic in a savory, slightly sweet sauce.

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#6

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Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiao

Rice vermicelli noodles served in a spicy, tangy broth made from tomato, pork, and dried red cotton flowers.

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#7

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Laab Kua

A northern version of minced meat salad that is pan-fried with a complex 'masala-like' mix of dried spices.

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#8

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Tam Khanun

A savory pounded jackfruit salad stir-fried with minced pork, tomatoes, and aromatic northern herbs.

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#9

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Gaeng Hoh

A dry-style stir-fried curry traditionally made by combining glass noodles with various leftover curries and bamboo shoots.

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#10

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Gaeng Khae

A spicy and herbal northern curry prepared with a wide variety of seasonal local vegetables and meat.

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#11

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Khao Kan Jin

A unique dish of steamed rice mixed with minced pork and pork blood, seasoned with garlic oil and wrapped in banana leaves.

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#12

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Kaeb Moo

Deep-fried crispy pork rinds that are a staple snack and accompaniment for chili dips and noodle dishes.

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#13

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Moo Yor

A steamed white pork sausage with a firm texture, often seasoned with black pepper and used in salads or fried.

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#14

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Jin Tup

'Hammered' grilled beef or pork that is pounded until the fibers are tender and served with a spicy galangal dip.

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#15

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Aeb Pla

Fish marinated in a thick curry paste, wrapped in banana leaves, and grilled over charcoal until fragrant.

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#16

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Jin Som Mok Kai

Fermented pork (sour pork) mixed with egg, wrapped in banana leaves, and grilled to create a savory, tangy dish.

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#17

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Gaeng Nor Mai

An earthy bamboo shoot soup flavored with Yanang leaf juice and often including mushrooms and local vegetables.

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#18

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Khao Niaw

The staple glutinous sticky rice of the north, traditionally served in a small woven bamboo container called a 'kratip'.

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#19

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Miang Kham

Traditional leaf-wrapped bites filled with ginger, lime, peanuts, coconut, and small shrimp with a sweet syrup.

#20

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Khao Soi Noi

A Shan-style steamed rice crepe seasoned with herbs, chilies, and soy sauce, often found in northern border markets.