Best Khao Soi @ Uncle’s Shop

Khao Soi, a popular Northern Thai curry noodle dish, is a must-try when visiting Chiang Mai. This creamy, slightly spicy yellow curry noodle dish is found in many restaurants throughout the city, but some stand out from the rest. In this guide, we’ll take you through the best places to try Khao Soi in Chiang Mai, including recommendations from locals and travelers alike.

What is Khao Soi?

Khao Soi is a traditional Northern Thai dish that originated from Burma. It’s a delicious and flavorful curry noodle soup made with boiled egg noodles, braised meat or vegetables, and a variety of spices. The dish is typically served with a variety of toppings, including fried noodles, bean sprouts, and lime wedges.

Best Places to Try Khao Soi in Chiang Mai

Following our own experience, we recommend you to eat Khao Soi at the following places:

1. Khao Soi at the Saturday and Sunday Walking Street: this Khao Soi has amazing flavors and taste the best. This market stand has no name, so we call him Khao Soi Lung (Lung means ‘uncle’ in Thai) Scroll further down for the location of this amazing street food stand.
2. Thai Restaurant Mr Kai: The Khao Soi here is creamy and delicious. There are plenty of other great meals to try. The owner, Mr Kai, is always joyful and speaks English very well. He is open almost every day.

There are many other restaurants where you can try Khao Soi, but these are our favorites. The flavors vary between chef and restaurant, so we can encourage you to try Khao Soi also in other places – despite these being our favorites.

Tips for Trying Khao Soi

Before trying Khao Soi, here are some tips to keep in mind:

• Show courage to try this amazing Northern Thai dish
• Don’t be afraid to customize your toppings
• Enjoy the flavorful broth and savor each bite

By following these recommendations and tips, you’ll be able to experience the best of Khao Soi in Chiang Mai. Remember to respect local customs and traditions when trying this delicious dish.

Team Aim Cooking Class

Team Aim Cooking Class in Chiang Mai offers a unique culinary experience, teaching traditional Northern Thai cuisine. Students can learn to cook authentic dishes like green curry, pad thai, pad see ew, and master the perfect balance of spices and flavors. With hands-on instruction and guidance from experienced chefs, visitors can delve into Thai cuisine and take home new cooking skills, including making delicious Khao Soi.

Location Khao Soi “Uncle”

Since Khao Soi Lung doesn’t have a “Google Business” location, we suggest you to follow the explanation below to find them on the night markets.

Khao Soi Saturday Walking Street

On the Saturday Walking Street you can find them at the foodcourt next to (and not across) “The Chateau Chiang Mai Residence”-building. When you enter the food court you will see the Khao Soi stand on the left side about halfway in the foodcourt. You will see the letters saying Khao Soi to recognize the place.

Khao Soi Sunday Walking Street

On the Sunday Walking Street you find their stand on the corner of the street with big letters saying Khao Soi, in front of the Ratchadumnern Cafe. See location below.