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8 guests
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10h00-14h00
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15+ tastings
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From $59

Chiang Mai food tour

Kick off your Chiang Mai food tour in one of the best food markets in the city. Here, you'll indulge in several Northern Thai tastes different tastes and learn about their origins.

Afterwards, you'll be whisked away to try the best bowl of Chiang Mai's famous khao soi - thick, silky coconut curry topped with crispy noodles, roasted chilli paste and pickled greens.

It doesn't end there though. We know a hidden little barbeque hut where you'll tuck into mouth-watering grilled chicken Thai-style. Watch your spatchcocked beauty sizzle over charcoal before being served with zingy papaya salad and spicy sauce.

Finish at a tiny ice cream joint that's been churning out the good stuff for almost 40 years. You can pick any flavour, but you're in Thailand, we'll be disappointed if you stick to vanilla.

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Why this tour is awesome

With its sheer number of snacks and dishes, it's hard to grasp Northern Thai cuisine. Top that with the language barrier and it's easy to see why most farang stick to pad Thai from the tourist markets.

Fear not. On this tour you'll try over 15 different dishes, snacks and drinks that offer a real introduction to the regional cuisine. A top licensed foodie guide will accompany you to help you make the most of the experience.

Full on your preferred date? How about our evening Chiang Mai food tour?

Your guide

Moui hails from Lampang, but has called Chaing Mai home for over 20 years. With a passion for Northern Thai cuisine and cooking, Moui knows where to eat in Chiang Mai and the hidden spots you'd never find alone.

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A top licensed foodie guide will help you make the most of your tour

A top licensed foodie guide will help you make the most of your tour

Explore one of Thailand's best wet markets

Explore one of Thailand's best wet markets

Meet the locals vendors and the people behind the food

Meet the locals vendors and the people behind the food

Ride around on a local rod daeng private truck

Ride around on a local rod daeng private truck

Try more than 18 locals snacks and dishes in the market

Try more than 18 locals snacks and dishes in the market

Delicate coconut khanom kroc with sweetcorn and chives

Delicate coconut khanom kroc with sweetcorn and chives

Try iconic khao soi noodles in a secret hole-in-the-wall joint

Try iconic khao soi noodles in a secret hole-in-the-wall joint

Spatchcocked gai yang chicken cooking over hot coals

Spatchcocked gai yang chicken cooking over hot coals

Beautifully cooked Thai-style BBQ chicken

Beautifully cooked Thai-style BBQ chicken

Som tum papaya salad with zingy lime dressing

Som tum papaya salad with zingy lime dressing

Our Chiang Mai food tour

Our Chiang Mai food tour

Sign off with ice cream from a backstreet home that's been making it for 40 years

Sign off with ice cream from a backstreet home that's been making it for 40 years

Includes

  • Price US $59 per person
  • Language English
  • Small group Our small group tours have a maximum of 8 guests. Larger private groups are available on request
  • Tastings 15+ tasting menu
  • Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
  • Duration 10h00 - 14h00
  • Guide Led by one of our superb Chiang Mai food hosts
  • Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
  • Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours
  • Transport Private local songtaew truck
  • Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
  • Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point for everyone. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour

Dietary information

  • Lactose free Suitable for lactose intolerant
  • Vegetarian Meat and seafood is present in over half of the menu, with no alternatives available
  • Vegan Sorry, the tour is not suitable for vegans
  • Pescatarian Possible but meat is present in 2-3 dishes, with no alternatives possible
  • Gluten free Small amount of gluten in a few dishes. Some traces in soy sauce
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Discover what Northern Thai cuisine is all about

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How to book

To join the tour, use the calendar to select your date and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, pleaseΒ contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, pleaseΒ contact usΒ before booking.

What to expect

This tour has been specially crafted for grazers and those who want to really understand Northern Thai flavours. To get you straight to the best food spots in town, we’ll use a private truck for part of the tour. Wear comfortable footwear and come ravenous. You won't leave hungry, that's for sure.

Meeting point

Wat Lok Molee temple on Manee Nopparat Road, Chiang Mai. It's easy to reach and we'll send you further instructions together with the address on your booking confirmation Your guide will be wearing A Chef's Tour t-shirt.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel any time up to 48 hours before your tour and receive a full refund.

Why you should book with us

  • 99% 5 star reviews across our tours
  • Secure payments through provider Peek
  • No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
  • Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps