Thailand Chiang Mai Top 10 Local Snacks Guide

【Introduction】: When you come to Chiang Mai, you must try the local snacks. Chiang Mai is located in northern Thailand, so its flavors are also influenced by neighboring countries. They are very unique and a must-try. Below is a list of the ten most representative local snacks in Chiang Mai, arranged in order to match the picture numbers. They are delicious, affordable, and very exotic. 🍤【Special Dishes】: 1. Khao Soi Curry Noodles---Rich and delicious yellow curry noodle soup, served with scallions, pickles, and lime slices. 2. Khan Toke Platter---It is not a single dish but a signature dining experience of Lanna. Khan Toke is served on a low teak tray that doubles as a table, including a variety of northern-flavored side dishes and a basket of sticky rice. It is suitable for couples or families to experience an exotic dining style. 3. Sai Oua Grilled Herb Sausage---A form of northern Thai sausage made from minced pork, dried chilies, garlic, scallions, and a variety of spicy herbs and spices. It has a strong herbal aroma and chili flavor, very appetizing, suitable for eating while strolling the night market. 4. Nam Prik Ong/Nume Red Chili Paste/Green Chili Paste with Vegetables---Green chili paste (Nam Prik Nume) is made from roasted chilies and is very spicy, while red chili paste (Nam Prik Ong) is milder. 5. Gaeng Hang Lay Burmese Sweet Curry---A yellow curry made with tamarind soup, pork chunks, scallions, and shrimp paste. It originated in Myanmar, but the adapted northern Thai version uses less oil and no coconut cream. The texture is not as thick as Thai curry but has a simple and unadorned flavor that is unforgettable. 6. Kanom Jeen Nam Ngiao Curry Soybean Noodles---Made with pork soybean curry and fresh vegetables (Kaeb Moo). The soup tastes quite refreshing, and if you go out in the morning, you can have a bowl of this nearby, very delightful. 7. Miang Kham---A traditional finger food made with fresh betel leaves, sweet syrup, and various fillings such as sliced scallions, fresh red or green chilies, diced ginger, garlic, lime, dried shrimp, and roasted coconut. You can taste all or part of the fillings in one bite. This is usually served as an appetizer in larger restaurants, and you may not come across it often while strolling, but it is worth a try if you are interested. 8. Tam Khanun---Jackfruit cooked until soft, then stir-fried with garlic, dried chilies, and shrimp paste. The rich sweet, sour, salty, and nutty flavors will explode in your mouth, not an exaggeration. 9. Stir-fried Spicy Meat with Rice---Beef, fish, pork, and offal stir-fried with dried chilies and sticky rice, served with pork curry and spices. The flavor is very complex. 10. Gaeng Hoh Chiang Mai Salad---Fermented bamboo shoots, red curry paste, Hang Lay curry paste, and curry mixed with various herbs and vegetables, pork belly, vermicelli, shrimp paste, and chilies, as well as fermented seafood. It is very flavorful and is perfect as a late-night snack, a gentle touch of Chiang Mai at midnight. ⛲【Restaurant Environment】: Except for 2 Khan Toke and 7 Miang Kham, you can find the rest at street food stalls, night markets, and food markets. 👩【Restaurant Service】: Besides the smile and generous portions, there is basically no extra service. The main focus is on being down-to-earth and affordable. 💴【Per Capita Consumption】: Each item will not exceed 150🐖 per person. Chiang Mai Old City If you can't find something or have any questions, you can ask me in the comments section.