The Chiang Mai Cream Tea House — Restaurant in Chiang Mai Province

One of the most memorable aspects of my recent trip to Thailand was a visit to The Chiangmai cream tea house in Mae Raem, which both in its exterior appearance, and interior decor, would not have been out of place in a quaint English village. Indeed, one almost expected to find the genteel Miss Marple of the fictional St Mary Mead sitting at the next table consuming authentic home made scones with lashings of whipped cream and jam, along with a refreshing pot of Earl Grey tea as she mentally runs through her list of suspects for the recent murder at the vicarage.

The owner, the ebullient Riam Merton, not only speaks excellent English, but clearly has a first hand insight into English culture and cuisine. Whilst I only had room for scones and a selection of mouth watering cakes, there was plenty more traditional British fare on offer, including a traditional breakfast, complete with sausages bacon toast and baked beans. These was also an impressive selection of home made ice cream.

But enough of words. I would urge any weary traveller feeling homesick for the culinary delights of England to experience the place for themselves. Excellent quality at...

I developed a scone obsession this past year, which included baking scones over and over again, and was pleasantly surprised to find this place while traveling in Mae Rim. Environment seemed right on, I enjoyed joking around with the owner, and I devoured the scones and tea. While I was about to leave, I chatted with the owner about scone making - really enjoyed...

Lovely quaint place,visited with my parents from the UK. Try the set it comes with pot of tea (refillable) 2 scones,jam,marmalade and thick cream. Also you must try the cakes very tasty and rich. They do coffee but only drip/filter but still nice. Our cake portions were larger than normal and all within a good price. Will definitely be a favourite...