A spicy and herbal northern curry prepared with a wide variety of seasonal local vegetables and meat.
3 top-rated spots found
Widely regarded by locals as the most 'jungly' and authentic version in the city. Unlike tourist-centric spots, the broth here is intensely aromatic with a complex bitterness from rare local herbs like acacia and wild betel leaves.
📍 63/9 Suthep Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · View on Maps
Helmed by celebrity Chef Day, this restaurant serves a refined version of Gaeng Khae that balances the pungent herbs with a cleaner, more structured broth. The setting in a traditional Lanna wooden house elevates the entire meal.
📍 24 Ratchaphuek Rd, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand · View on Maps
The go-to spot for the trendy Nimman crowd. Their Gaeng Khae is slightly more accessible (less bitter) than rural versions, making it a crowd-pleaser that still maintains the essential 'Lanna' soul.
📍 11 13 Nimmana Haeminda Rd Lane 13, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · View on Maps