๐ฝ๏ธ The ONLY Must-Visit Restaurant in Long Beach, California!
Tucked away on a quiet street, Chiang Rai is a hidden Thai gem thatโs even earned a mention in the Michelin Guide ๐งญ๐ โ and for good reason! We loved it so much we ate here twice in just four meals. Even my friends from overseas couldnโt stop raving about it โ and yes, weโve been recommending it to every Uber driver too! ๐๐จ I dare say itโs the best Thai restaurant Iโve had in the entire U.S. ๐๐บ๐ธ ๐ What Makes It Special: Authentic Northern and Isan Thai flavors โ bold, aromatic, and perfectly balanced ๐ฟ๐ Cozy and unpretentious vibe โ youโre here for the food, not the frills ๐ซ Friendly staff who make you feel like family ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฆโค๏ธ ๐ธ Must-Try Dishes: ๐ Khao Soi โ Creamy coconut curry noodle soup thatโs an absolute flavor bomb ๐ฃ ๐ฅฉ Crying Tiger โ Grilled steak with spicy jaew sauce โ tender and smoky ๐ฅ ๐ค Tod Mun Pla โ Fish cakes that are crispy outside, fluffy inside, served with sweet cucumber dip ๐ฅ ๐ฅญ Mango Sticky Rice โ Perfectly sweet, creamy, and fragrant โ a classic done right ๐ ๐ฌ Little Backstory: Named after a city in Northern Thailand, Chiang Rai brings traditional recipes and cooking techniques straight from Thailandโs heartland to SoCal โ and you can taste the difference ๐โจ ๐ฅ Great for: Date nights ๐ | Family dinners ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฆ | Solo food adventures ๐งณ | Anyone craving real Thai taste! ๐ถ๏ธ Pro Tip: Ask for spice level customization โ theyโre happy to adjust heat to your preference! Also, try their Thai iced tea or fresh coconut water ๐ฅฅ๐ง โ the perfect pairings. ๐ Location: Chiang Rai Long Beach ๏ผExact address recommended to search via maps) If youโre anywhere near Long Beach โ no, even if youโre NOT โ this place is worth the trip. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you later ๐๐ #LongBeachEats #CaliforniaDining #MichelinGuide #ThaiFood #BestThaiInUSA #FoodieFind #HiddenGem #EatLikeALocal #ChiangRaiLB #FoodTravel