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Lanna Kingdom Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

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Highlights

  • 15+ Northern Thai tastings
  • Private songthaew truck
  • Small group capped at 8
  • TripAdvisor's Badge of Excellence
  • Bottled water and local soft drinks included

With its sheer number of snacks and dishes, it’s hard to grasp Northern Thai cuisine. Top that with the language barrier and it’s easy to see why most farang stick to pad Thai from the tourist markets.

Fear not. On this tour you’ll try over 15 different dishes, snacks and drinks that offer a real introduction to the regional cuisine. A top licensed foodie guide will accompany you to help you make the most of the experience.

Itinerary

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Our feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the Chiang Mai led by our team of professional foodie guides. Our award-winning tour has hosted over 2,000 foodie travellers in groups no bigger than 8 exclusive guests. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour so no-one is disappointed ✘ Unsuitable for vegetarians, pescatarians and no-pork diets ✘ Unsuitable for shellfish, peanut and severe allergies. ✘ Unsuitable for severe gluten intolerances, there are traces of gluten in soy sauce. ✔ Suitable for lactose intolerances. ✔ Suitable for no beef diets. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!

2

Most don't know that Thai cuisine is highly regional. The hilly North is less green curry and pad Thai and more jungle herbs and barbecued meats. Board our private songtheaw truck and get whisked away to some of the best street eats and markets in the city. We don't want to spoil the surprise, but prepare to drool over ladles of creamy khao soi curry with crispy noodles, chilli jam and pickled greens, spatchcocked chickens sizzling over hot charcoal and served with zingy som tum papaya salads and sticky rice, and lemongrass-stuffed sai oua sausages among more than a dozen tastings you'd struggle to find alone.

3

The tour concludes in the trendy Nimmanhaemin district not far from the central hotels in the city. Enjoy local hospitality and meet new friends along the way. End the tour armed with the knowledge you'll need to continue eating street food across Thailand.

Included

  • Led by professional foodie guides on board our private songtheaw truck
  • 4 hours of feasting around the streets and fresh markets of Chiang Mai
  • Bottled water and local soft drinks included
  • 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Chiang Mai food tour
  • Awarded Tripadvisor's Badge of Excellence with over 2000 happy guests
  • Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour

Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks excluded
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded

Meeting point & area

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Meeting point: Meet your guide at Wat Lok Moli temple located along the northern part of Chiang Mai's central moat close to most hotels. Walk into the ground's entrance and you will find your guide waiting with A Chef's Tour t-shirt.

Good to know

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many dishes will I try?
Over 15 tastings of Northern Thai food, more than any other food tour in Chiang Mai. Expect sai oua sausage, nam ngiaw noodles, and tamarind leaf salads.
Where do I meet the guide?
At Wat Lok Moli temple near the northern moat, a short walk from most Old City hotels. Look for the guide in A Chef's Tour t-shirt by the entrance.
How big is the group?
Only 8 guests max per tour, riding together in a private songthaew truck. Keeps it personal and lets the guide answer everyone's questions.
Is hotel pickup included?
No, you make your own way to Wat Lok Moli. Bottled water and local soft drinks are included on the tour; alcohol is not.

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