Yook Samai — Restaurant in Chiang Mai Province

Came here to try their khaosoi. The presentation was really nice, they clearly put effort into making the dish look good. Taste-wise, though, it was just okay. Not bad, but nothing memorable either. A bit overpriced for what it was, but I get that part of what you're paying for is the visual presentation.

One thing that really bothered me was the khaosoi side dishes — they were just left out in the open, in an area where flies were buzzing around. That’s a big hygiene concern and kind of killed our appetite a bit.

Service wasn’t great either. I showed up just before they opened, walked around, came back and still, things weren’t ready. There were no other customers, but it still took 15 minutes to get our drinks, and only after we started talking about it. It seemed like no one had started making them until we said something.

Also, one of the girl staff was pretty unfriendly. Not expecting over-the-top hospitality, but a little bit of service mind would go a long way.

Overall, the place looks good, but between the average food, hygiene issues, and poor service, it’s not somewhere...

Dropped by Yook Samai after visiting the craft shops, seeing all the hype about their signature curry chicken—and honestly, it lived up to the expectations. I requested for less oil, after reading some reviews mentioning it can be a bit greasy. The staff were accommodating, and the result was spot on.

The curry reminded me of SG/MY-style curry chicken, but with a local Chiang Mai twist—rich, fragrant, and goes well with both noodles and rice. We actually paired it with rice from another dish and it was heavenly.

The whole setup is rustic and charming, giving you that kampung-style, back-to-basics dining experience. But just to share honestly—the only downside is their water mist cooling system. While it helps with the heat, the mist is quite heavy and ends up getting on you and even your food. Some might not find that very hygienic.

That said, if you're nearby, I’d still say the curry chicken is a must-try. Just maybe pick a seat away from the mist zone if that...

Real homecooked thai food, the natural way before msg, sugar, and salt ruined restaurant food in thailand. Pork with vegetables and soft boiled egg with chilies was spicy and delicious! the owner was generous enough to let me try her soup and it was the first taste of pure broth i had in thailand (a very sad thing, yes). i love thai food but since my palate has matured, i can't stand the taste of dishes overly seasoned with msg or sugar. delicious food, like delicious coffee should make you savor the aftertaste, not make u want to drink something to wash it away. happily, i am savoring this aftertaste. thank you for a great, inspiring meal. and of course, only reusable cutlery and natural dishware...