Srifaa's — Restaurant in Chiang Mai Province

Live around the corner, but eat all over the city. Looks like typical 'hole in the wall' Thai restaurant, but never had a better version of any dish I've eaten both here and somewhere else. Owned and run by two awesome sisters, with just one employee who is just aces despite her poor to nonexistent English. Will do her absolute best with the picture menu, but if she has the slightest doubt, she will scurry to get Ana, the sister with the best English. Plus no matter what the customer load, have NEVER seen her not busting her butt. Great little gal. They are wonderful on substitutions and alterations. One friend will just give a 'general idea' what he wants- "chicken or pork, rice or noodles but not the wide noodles, ginger, lots of veggies and you pick the sauce". Every time he gets something he loves, completely off the menu. They serve typical Thai sized dishes, but I'm an atypical 6'4" (195cm) 190 lb (85 kilogram) farang. Just order "big" or "large", and for like 50% more, they nearly double the size of your order. I rarely don't eat there at least once a day, and this area is FILLED with "meh" to very good eateries. If you want decor to impress a date, not your place. If you want some of the best food Thailand has to offer, you won't get much better, and certainly not at...

Visited with some friends, since one lived nearby and wanted to try something in the area. At that time of day, there was no other people dining aside from us. Upon entering the staff were not welcoming to say the least.

Based on previous reviews maybe they were having an off moment, but if so it was really off. So much, I just couldn't eat there. Sat there and talked to friends while they attempted to eat what they ordered; which didn't look or taste good based on their opinions.

On top of the angry and/or upset staff, they decided to cook up a tremendous amount of intoxicating peppers that was extremely unbearable in the dining area. Perhaps they were preparing for the evening rush, but whatever the case I decided to leave earlier than friends while they stayed behind with napkins on their nose attempting to stay just a little longer to close...

This place is GREAT. They have so many delicious choices of food, almost all of it also available as a vegetarian/vegan option with tofu instead of meat that is just as tasty and delicious as the meat version, and it is very affordable too. We came back multiple times and tried the different Thai Currys and the pineapple fried rice, and were enjoyed every single dish we had every time we came. What's also a really nice touch is that there's just a jug of water at each table, and you can drink as much as you like. Highly recommended, we will definitely come back whenever we're back...