For better or worse Chiang Mai is changing with the times. There are hipster coffee shops around every corner. The shadows of malls cast over rice fields that were once their foundations. As the years roll on, the East is slowly starting to head west. However, Muang Mai Market seems be staying true, regardless of… Read More
There are few buildings more prevalent or iconic in Thailand than 7/11. We’ve all found ourselves desperate and hungry, roasting under the hot Thai sun, and in arms reach of a bountiful assortment of noodle stalls, sizzling street-side stir-fries, and pounded pots piled with som tam. And… we have all decided to pass up on… Read More
Let’s talk about tea. It’s that amber liquid, (ice cold and sickeningly sweet), that offers relief from a Savannah Summer. The ectoplasmic green goop frothed by a whisk, handcrafted with an almost unfathomable amount of precision. It’s the fuel for conversation in countless Middle Eastern speak easys. To call it a “beverage” would be selling… Read More
Sometimes one culture sees what another is doing, takes note, and improves it. The Japanese and their Yōshoku come to mind, and being the burrito eating American I am so does Tex-Mex. While both of these are on offer in Chiang Mai, I want the Thai take on what things need improving. I want lava… Read More
Fine but not fussy dining is how I would describe the food at Feast Society. Every dish I’ve had here has been incredibly nuanced and had me scratching my head with the thought “What did they put in there?” At every turn it was almost as if the chef schemed to keep their diner happily… Read More
For me eating is a way of experiencing culture. There is no language barrier. A passport is not required. You can forgo jet lag in place of the after dinner nap, and a currency exchange is simply what happens at the end of the meal. At Papa Curry, you get to peer into Japanese culture… Read More
There are certain Thai flavors that just seem to vibe with Farang. Thai people love them as well, but these ingredients strike a certain chord with those non-native to Thailand. It may be that they are reminiscent to certain domestic dishes. Perhaps they are just inherently delicious regardless of lineage. Regardless, May Kaidee understand what… Read More
The first words you learn in any language are often the most important, at least for basic survival that is. Hello, thank you, bathroom, this grouping is the Swiss Army knife for all languages, but the words that come after are the real tools for decoding a new culture. Shortly after I mastered sa wa… Read More
Sometimes substitutions can’t be made. No other cuisine I’ve come across exemplifies this as much as Italian. From ingredients and tools to humbled learning and practice, everything plays an essential role. You can’t drive a car with three wheels; not well at least. Zarelio Taverna does everything the right way. Their ingredients are imported from… Read More
Baan Bakery is the best substitute for a European Coffee shop I’ve found in Chiang Mai. It’s about more than just the pastries here, although they are on par with any no name bakery in Spain. It’s more than the quality of the coffee, because it’s honestly not that great. It’s the whole vibe of… Read More
Great atmosphere, proximity to home, and comfort are all nice when eating out, but I want to go to a place who’s main focus is the food. I’ll forgo AC, good lighting, comfy chairs, all while sitting a few feet from a busy street for the good stuff; and I’ll go far for it too.… Read More
When I want some really good vegetarian or vegan food, Hummus Chiang Mai is where I go. Vegetarian and vegan food can get a bad wrap for not being delicious. In my experience this is only true when the people who cooked it didn’t know what they were doing. This is 100% not the case… Read More