Khao Soi Arak — Restaurant in Chiang Mai Province

Undeniably the best khao soi I had while in Chiang Mai.

I came in the afternoon around 1330 and ended up being the lone table. When I walked by again 45 min later, they were closed so I wouldn't necessarily trust the hours given. The earlier you can go the better.

I wouldn't say there was a "staff" working here, as it was a family working out of its home. You will be sitting in someone's car park, on plastic chairs and tables. But to me, this was the best part. Feeling like you've found a real hidden gem that unfortunately/fortunately other people know about.

The chicken khao soi was deep and rich and full bodied in flavor. The chicken itself was delicious and mouth melty. The pickled veg was the best I've ever, ever had. If I had a complaint, it would be that the red onions should be sliced thin. But I see that's just how they do it here so I'm not actually complaining.

Not only did we get a big bowl of soup and accompaniments, we got a large glass of Thai tea too. For 30baht ($1 in Dec 2018), you can't...

Came here for some quick Khao Soi before I had to leave Chiang Mai, and I'm so glad I did! Prices are great, and the owners are just so sweet. It's also actually semi inside so you get to eat IN THE SHADE!

They don't really speak English much, and there is NO English menu. So make sure you know what you want. I just got Khao Soi. There are some pics on the wall but all the text is in Thai, obviously.

Drinks I can remember they have are green tea, lemon tea, Thai tea, and I think a sweet milk drink. The Thai tea was amazing.

The Khao Soi had extremely tender chicken and it actually wasn't that spicy. Maybe they threw in some milk for me because I'm foreign. I'm sure they can make it extra hot if you ask. :)

Service was quick, and even though we had a language barrier, the owners were so kind, unlike a lot of restaurant workers I meet who get really pissed if you don't speak Thai!

Please go here if you have the chance. The prices are awesome. Thai tea was...

This lovely little mom and pop restaurant is just around the corner from my hotel, BED Phrasingh (highly recommend for young, child free travelers not on a tight budget) and I wanted one more sweet taste of khao soi before I left Chiang Mai. The chicken drumstick in the bowl was so tender I could eat it with chopsticks! The noodles on top were perfectly fried, the noodles in the soup were tender but still had a bit of chew, and the broth was perfectly spiced, if not seasoned. I added some sugar to mine but I like my khao soi a bit sweeter. Luckily there were seasonings on the table so I could adjust it myself. The people who ran the place were really nice and made me a Thai iced milk tea to go with my soup. They also had a very nice cat, which earns them bonus points...