Lanna Kingdom
Khao soi rich with crispy shallots, sai ua sausage on the grill and nam prik ong tomato dip. Chiang Mai eats northern Thai with more ferment.
Hosted by one of our Chiang Mai tastemakers
Experience hosted by Moui, Aim & other local tastemaker guides
What you can expect
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.
The essentials
Destination
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Everyday
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Chiang Mai food tour
- Smallest group size in Chiang Mai
- Led by Chiang Mai tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Wat Lok Moli, located near the historic temples of Chiang Mai, offers visitors a chance to explore traditional Northern Thai cuisine in a culturally immersive setting.
Khao Soi Lamduan Fa Ham is a beloved local eatery in Chiang Mai, known for serving some of the city's best khao soi—a rich, coconut-based curry noodle soup packed with vibrant flavors.
You’ll try
Northern yellow curried noodlesCurried rice noodles soup (pork only)Vegetable deep fried spring rollThai chicken biryani
Khao Soi Mae Manee 2 in Chiang Mai is renowned for its authentic Thai Khao Soi, a rich and flavorful curry noodle dish that attracts both locals and visitors alike.
You’ll try
Northern yellow curried noodlesCurried rice noodles soup (beef or pork)Boiled fish or panagsius doryFried mushroom balls
Larb Patan Deekhom in Chiang Mai is a cherished local eatery renowned for its authentic northern Thai cuisine, particularly its laab (spicy meat salad) which draws both locals and curious travelers.
You’ll try
Water buffalo saladSpicy beef soupNorthern style chicken soup (no lemongrass)Northern Thai pork curryJungle curry w/ chickenFermented porkSticky rice basketStir fried rice with veg
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Chiang Mai food tour, Smallest group size in Chiang Mai, Led by Chiang Mai tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Moui
Waraporn T
Moui leads this tour in Chiang Mai — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Wat Lok Moli
298/1 Manee Nopparat Rd, ตำบล ศรีภูมิ อำเภอ เมืองเชียงใหม่ Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Reviews
Brandon
Airbnb
“"Come with an empty stomach - you’re going to need it in a good way! Great food and great guide!"”
20/11/25
Tim
Airbnb
“We took the Chef’s Tour Chiang Mai lunchtime tour today, and it was excellent. We ended up on a private tour, as no other bookings, so received personal attention throughout from Moui! The food was excellent, and so much of it that we have enough for dinner tonight as well (it was all packed up by Moui for us to bring home). Great experience and would absolutely recommend this.”
16/11/25
Guest
“Amazing! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in sampling Thai dishes. Aim was an excellent tour guide and full of knowledge. The dishes were delicious and don’t eat ahead of time as there is tons of food to sample!”
11/11/25
Cenise
Airbnb
“"It was an incredible experience, tons of delicious food. It advertises about 15 dishes but honestly you eat and try more things than that. The host was very kind and shared a lot of knowledge on Thai history on the drives between the places."”
09/11/25
Elaine
Airbnb
“"We had a great time learn and taste everything uniquely Chiang Mai. Our tour guide Moui is both knowledgeable and friendly. We had a wonderful time!"”
09/11/25
Thomas
Airbnb
“"great experience with amazing food and opportunity to connect with fellow Travelers"”
07/11/25
Gavin
Airbnb
“"Fantastic and authentic food tour in Chiang Mai! For Foodie who wants to try a lot of different kind of local food and maybe wants to know a bit of history as well! Tour ran smoothly with a local ride and thank you to our host! Big plus is if we cannot finish our food, no problem you can take it away or give it to the driver and someone in need! High recommmend this tour :)"”
25/10/25
Siddharth
Airbnb
“"Good food tour Places we went, would have never gone by ourselves, so a good unique experience"”
20/10/25
Daniel
Airbnb
“"The tastings were unique. The guide was terrific and very knowledgeable. The tour is complete with exciting little restaurants that you wouldn't find on your own."”
26/09/25
Guest
“100/100 would recommend! 10/10 would recommend! So much food! Come hungry. Tried so many dishes that I never would have found on my own! Moui (Our guide) was FANTASTIC! Knowledgeable about the food, the history of the city, the culture. And very cool to ride from spot to spot in a songthaew. Would absolutely book again! This is a must-do!”
19/08/25
Stephen Middleton
Getyourguide
“Excellent tour, loads of amazing food and our guides cooked was so friendly and knowledgeable- would highly recommend”
04/08/25
Rebecca
Airbnb
“"One of our favorite things about our trip to Chiang Mai. A lot of the times when traveling to "known" cuisines, it's hard to get out of the mindset of ordering what we knew. This definitely put us outside of our comfort zone but really encouraged us in trying different foods we would have never even thought to order. It included some of the best bites that we had in Thailand and we definitely left full. We also continually were learning more about the culture & the foods which made for a pleasant experience outside of just eating."”
26/07/25
Filipe Marques
Getyourguide
“We ate so much and learned a lot about Northern Thailand. A great way to explore through taste!”
22/07/25
Julia Airbnb
Airbnb
“The tour was wonderful, and my guide did a great job! I tried so many foods I wouldn’t have without the tour showing me. I would definitely recommend it to anybody visiting the area for the first time.”
18/07/25
Stefanie (Airbnb)
Airbnb
“Our guide, Moui, was as easy going and fun to talk to as she is knowledgeable about the dishes, each and every spice that goes into them, as well as the history of Thai cuisine. Look no further, you will have a great time on a tour with her.”
04/07/25
Guest
“Come hungry! Amazing food tour! Moui was so knowledgeable, explaining the dishes along with all the culture and history surrounding them. Visiting the market is a particularly great experience. Come hungry and you’ll be stuffed by the end!”
23/06/25
Guest
Airbnb
“"This is a trip to experience the food and culture of northern Thailand. Moui will give you a local perspective on food, which is hard to find on social media. Not only is the food very northern Thai, but Moui will also bring the raw materials of various foods to tell you what spices are added behind each rich flavor, as well as some interesting cultural fusion historical background."”
21/06/25
Guest
“Guide Unknown Excellent food tour The food was amazing and definitely different from food on tour in Bangkok. Selection of food is excellent as it includes dishes original for Lanna kingdom, dishes created here by Chinese migrants, some Myanmar and some Central Thailand dishes. Visiting local market is great experience by itself too. Transportation between places via songtheaw truck is convenient and adds to authenticity. The only disadvantage was that i was alone on tour, so i definitely ate too much... and also got food for my dinner. So bring a friend for tour! :)”
17/06/25
Guest
“Culinary delights in Chiang Mai - a must do experience! Great experience in Chiang Mei. Our guide, Mouri, was terrific. Her knowledge of how the dishes are made, the history behind the food, and the stories of the restaurateurs is extensive and adds to the fun of tasting all these delicacies. Would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to learn more about northern Thai food and its history. This is a great opportunity to try multiple dishes and decide on your favorites!”
02/06/25
Rebecca Rodriguez
“10/10 MUST DO Amazing experience, got to try such great food with a tour guide that was so knowledgeable and lovely. So worth the money!!”
27/05/25
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