Northern Thai Cuisine

Influenced by Myanmar and Yunnan, Northern Thai food has mild flavors.

1. Khao Soi

Coconut curry noodle soup with crispy and soft noodles.

2. Sai Ua

Herbed pork sausage with lemongrass. Great with beer!

3. Gaeng Hang Lay

Myanmar-origin pork curry.

4. Sticky Rice

Northern Thai staple, eaten by hand.

5. Laab Muang

Minced meat herb salad.

6. Nam Prik Ong

Pork and tomato dip. Japanese visitors love it!

7. Kanom Jeen Nam Ngiao

Spicy tomato noodle soup.

8. Mango Sticky Rice

Sweet rice + mango + coconut milk. Best March-May.

Breakfast at HATAGO

Fresh local breakfast every morning. Arly recommends hidden local restaurants!

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