Restaurants in Chiang Rai

Be sure to sample some northern dishes, such as the kaeng hang lay or Burmese-style pork curry, the lychees which ripen in April, and the sweet pineapple wine.

The Night Market is the best for budget eats here, but beyond that there are a few good restaurants from which to choose. Be sure to sample the town's delicacies, such as the kaeng hang lay or Burmese-style pork curry, the litchis (lychees) which ripen in April, and the sweet pineapple wine.

The Night Market/Food Stalls -- Every night after 6pm, the cavernous, tin-roofed Municipal Market at the town center comes alive with dozens of chrome-plated food stalls that serve steamed, grilled, and fried Thai treats. This is where locals meet, greet, and eat. It's really the heart of the town (and a busy mercantile market as well), so don't miss a wander here even if you're not into street-eats.