Ratchaprasong — Restaurant in Chiang Mai Province

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Authentic Flavors: Classic Thai dishes prepared with care, offering a true taste of local cuisine.

Wide Selection: Huge menu with plenty of options, from spicy curries to fresh stir-fries and delicious soups.

Great Quality: Every dish is cooked fresh with vibrant flavors and perfect seasoning.

Generous Portions: Plates are hearty, satisfying, and great for sharing.

Friendly Staff: Warm, welcoming team that makes you feel comfortable the moment you arrive.

Professional Service: Orders are taken with care, food arrives promptly, and staff remain attentive without hovering.

Local Charm: The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, capturing the spirit of Pai.

Value for Money: Excellent prices for the portion sizes and overall quality of food.

Vegetarian Options: Plenty of meat-free dishes available, clearly marked and just as flavorful.

Clean Environment: Dining area is tidy, well-kept, and comfortable.

Quick Turnaround: Even when busy, service is efficient and organized.

Consistent Experience: Each visit delivers the same high quality in both food and hospitality.

Family-Friendly: Suitable for groups, couples, or solo travelers looking for a welcoming meal.

Great Drinks: Fresh juices, Thai iced tea, and cold beers complement the food perfectly.

Memorable Meals: Every dish feels satisfying and leaves you wanting to return.

Cons

None.

Overall A five-star spot, friendly service, and plenty of choice. Perfect for travelers and...

Very great local place if you want some local dishes! I was staying in the hotel just opposite, and my first day I was caught by Mary Restaurant (the restaurant opposite this) as it was packed. Mary Restaurant IMO did not fare that well in terms of Thai food, and I noticed it was populated by only Westerners. This restaurant, however, was filled with locals, hence decided to try it on another night for dinner.

And I struck jackpot. This is obviously a very popular local place, it's filled with locals nightly. The food is also much more authentic and local (trust me, I'm Southeast Asian). Another telltale sign was I asked for not too spicy, and it was still spicy for me, haha. I enjoyed it! Nice place, nice prices, nice service.

They also serve frogs so you might want to try it if you want something adventurous. Didn't have it here, but had it before -- tastes like...

I wanted to like this restaurant, I really did. Fair prices, seemingly clean, close to my lodging and ok service. The only problem was the food! It was flavorless! The waiter only asked if I like spicy when he brought me the food. Then he brought me the dried chilies. I suspected I was in trouble with that move. I think because I am a farang that they altered the dish. I actually can't recall having been this disappointed in thai food in a long time. I didn't even bother eating it. Not worth the calories. At least it was a cheap throw-away meal. Another weird thing, I never had pad si ew with cauliflower before. There are better places, give...