Set across multiple levels with minimal architecture and interior design. Fresh air drifts through the open-sided floor overlooking Railway Park.
When we visited it was busy with post-run crews and Instagrammers, but it never felt hectic.
Good coffee, and some cracking merch to take home.
459 34 Charoen Muang Rd, Chiang Mai
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A small, modern museum dedicated to contemporary artists from Thailand and across Asia. The exterior alone is a draw, clad in thousands of tiny mirror tiles that catch the light as you arrive.
Inside, a café and shop sit at the front, with a large gallery space stretching out behind. The exhibitions move between styles and mediums, creating some interesting and unexpected contrasts.
An easy hour of cultural immersion.
122, Moo 7 Tonpao San Kamphaeng District, Chiang MaiWebsite
Right by the university, the place hums with youthful energy and big appetites. Tables spill onto a busy street and prices feel firmly night market.
Ordering is a simple three-step ritual.
Pick your meat. Chicken, pork, beef or wagyu.
Choose your spice level. No chilli, less, medium or very.
Then the eggs. Creamy omelette, fried duck egg, or stack them if you fancy.
I went for “less”. Still punchy. Very aromatic. She went for “very” and paid the consequences.
A final warning. The spice will see you tomorrow. Choose wisely.
Lang Mor Night Market, Chiang Mai
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We cooked together in their kitchen and ate in an open dining space, learning recipes deeply rooted in their homeland. Kim-paung-khaw (spring onion tempura), tea leaf salad, steamed fish wrapped in banana leaves.
If you’re in Chiang Mai, meeting, cooking and eating with Min and May is something special. And if you don’t fancy cooking yourself, they also offer private dinners and catering.
(Address In Link) Chiang Mai, ThailandWebsite