Palaad Tawanrod: enjoys an unbeatable location among the forest on the lower slopes of the moutain above the zoo. The views are great, but it gets busy so be prepared for a long wait for your food. Follow the signs from the right turn near the top of Suthep Rd., behind Chiang Mai University (053) 053 216039, 216576 $$

Baan Tai Chiangmai, 41/10 Sripingmuang Rd, Tel. 275938, 272301. Serving the favorite flavors that Thai foods food lovers like.

CHINA PALACE, The Westin Chiangmai. Authentic Cantonese cuisine skillfully prepared by our Master Cantonese Chef. Innovative dishes not served elsewhere. Dim sum lunch served daily. Reservations Tel. 275300 ext. 1141, 1845

COME-IN HOUSE RESTAURANT, 79-3 Sirithorn Rd., Tel (053) 212516, 212683 Fax. (053) 225305. Serving Thai food using traditional recipes from Phrae Province. Tommy Tang, famous TV chef in USA, brings his cooking tours here regularly to enjoy the food and sample the ambience of the impressive teak residence.

DOWNTOWN INN, Loy Kroh Road. Especially noteworthy for Thai food at inexpensive to moderate prices am to pm Cowboy-style outdoor patio Tel. 270662-7

Galae Restaurant , 65 Suthep Rd., Tel. 278655. Doi Suthep foothill location at dege of a sparkling reservoir. Thai & Northern Thai food and grilled specialties in delightful outdoors.

THE GARDEN RESTAURANT, Oriental Guest House, 69 Loi Kroh Rd., (nest to Loi Kroh Temple), Tel. 276742. Western Breakfasts with freshly brewed coffee, Thai food.

GINGPAI CHINESE RESTAURANT, Pornping Tower, Charernprathet Rd. Speciality Cantonese Cuisine. Luncheon dim sum dumplings. Open Lunch and 17.50-23.00

GOLD LEAF Chinese Restaurant, Imperial Mae Ping Hotel Hong Kong Chef 30 years

HONG TAUW INN, 95/16-17 Nimanhemin Rd. Tel. 400039, 218333. Opposite Rincome Hotel, 11.00-24.00 hrs. Antique wall clock collection, good food and beverages at reasonable prices.

KRUA HONG TEH, 14th floor Lanna Palace Hotel, 184 Changklan Rd., Tel. 270722-40. Open lunch and dinner.

KALAE BAZAAR, Food Center offers world wide favorite snacks and foods from 11 am until 11 pm on Changklan Road

KAOMAI LANNA RESORT, Km. 29 Chiangmai-Hord Rd., Baan Toong Siew, Sanpathong. Tel. 834470-5, Thai food in garden.

IMPERIAL SHABU SHABU, Imperial Mae Ping hotel. Evenings offer unlimited Oriental soup with all the ingredients you like. Fresh seafood, kobe beef, over 20 types of vegetables, Asian style meatballs and more than can be described here. Only Baht 240 per person. Tel. 270160-80.

JASMINE CHINESE, Royal Princess Hotel, Changklan Rd., Daily Luncheon dim sum, excellent Chinese Dishes. Open Lunch & Dinner.(053)281 033

LANKAM TERRACE, 100/1 Chiang Inn Night Bazzar, Changklan Rd., Tel. 281342. Open daily 10.00 am. - 12.00 Pm. Quick dish Bt 20.-

MIYUKI (Japanese) Restaurant, Royal Princess Hotel, Changklan Rd. Open Lunch & Dinner. Tel. 281033

PANDA PALACE (Chinese) Restaurant , Empress Hotel, Changklan Rd. Open Lunch & Dinner. Tel. 270240.

PLUB PLA Thai Restaurant, Khum Khantoke, Chiang Mai Business Park, Superhighway. Tel. 0 5330 4121-3.

PONG YANG Restaurant & Resort, Set in the hills, Great view, great food and affordable prices. 49/8 Moo 2, Pongyang, Tel. 879151.

SALA MAE RIM at the Regent Chiang Mai Resort & Spa specializes in vegetarian, northern Thai and western cuisine. Tel. 298181.

SPICES RESTAURANT, opp British Council, 109 Bumroongrasd Rd., Quality ingredients, inexpensive, Free dessert with each food order. Open 11 am to 9 pm except Mondays. Tel. 242267, 244371.

SUAN DOI Vietnamese Cafe, Huay Kaew Rd., Tel. 221869. Open Daily. Artistic setting in enchanting tropical garden.

SUE'S KITCHEN, Chiangmai SP Hotel. 7/1 Moonmuang Rd., Soi7, Tel. 214522, 212456, 219402-4. Thai, European Cuisine.

BELLE VILLA Restaurant, Hangdong-Samerng Rd. Thai and western food served on open air terrace. Tel 365318

BRITANNIA ARMS, Anusarn Market, 149.14/15 Changklan Rd., Satisfying British Breakfast, Western, Thai food. Satellite TV, Tel. 271921

Chedi Restaurant: an upmarket and stately experience in the grand old colonnial former Brithish consulate, located in the Chedi hotel. Fine dining, good service, convenient riverside location. 123 Charoen Prathet road. (053) 253 333. $$$

CHEZ JOHN, 18/1 Airport Rd. Fine continental cuisine & wine cellar. Tel. 201551. Open lunch and dinner.

CHILLIS RESTAURANT, Rydges Tapae Hotel, 22 Chaiyapoom Rd., Tel. 251531. Enjoy all day dining in this restaraunt.

CITRUS for SCENTS AND SPICES at Novotel Changpuak Hotel 183 Changpuak Rd. Open daily. All food freshly prepared before your eyes. Western, Thai, Mexican, and Caribbean food available. Tel. 225500.

EASY DINER. 27/29 Rajdamnern Rd opp Shell gas station. Tel. 208989. American style hamburgers, (chicken/beef or veggie), chilli, fries, Big British breakfasts, spareribs, malts & milkshakes, etc.

El TORO RESTAURANT & CANTINA, Serving the finest homemade Mexican food indoors or on the patio in the heart of Chiangmai, Thailand. Try our famous Frozen Margarita. Tortillas and Salsa made fresh daily.

THE FISH'N CHIPS SHOP, Ratchawitee Rd., opposite Mr. Beer Motor bike. Tel. 418210. Western, Thai, and Mexican.

Farang ses - Dhara Dhevi: is a silver service, luxury priced French restaurant set among this extraordinary Lanna themed hotel in San khampeng. Situated in a temple-styled building, Restaurant has a menu that offers world class dishes and a first class dining experience, unmatched in Chiang Mai. Dhara Dhevi Hotel, San Khampeng. (053) 888 888 Ext. 8549. $$$++

Fujian - Dhara Dhevi: located in this five star Mandarin Oriental hotel, set among a mock-up Asian market, this Cantonese cuisine is delivered with authentic ambience and impeccable service. Their all-you-can-eat lunch dim sum is very affordable. Dhara Dhevi Hotel, San Khampeng. (053) 888550 $$$

GARDEN CAFE, Royal Princess Hotel. Start your day with hearty breakfast buffet, lunch & leisurely meals of Western & Thai Food served.

THE GREEN LEAF, 169/4-5 Sri Dornchai Rd, Tel. 820336. Relaxing tea house setting with fountains. Oolong & Green Tea & Herbal Products. Spaghetti, sandwiches. Open 11 am to 10 pm.

LANNA CAFE, 81 Huay Kaew Rd., Tel. 225862. Open 8.00 am - 6.00 pm., Mon-Sat. Hilltribe organic coffee & Light food.

LANNA COFFEE SHOP, Amari Rincome Hotel, Huay Kaew Rd. Tel. 221044. Thai and European dishes available plus frequent food festivals.

LIBERNARD CAFE, 295 -299 Changmoi Rd. Tel. 234877. Joe Cummings says. "Best coffee along with best banana pancakes in all of Chiangmai." Open 7 am to 10 pm.

LE COQ D'OR European Restaurant , A very well established and classy French restaurant with extensive wines and gourmet dishes, 68/1 Koh Klang Rd., Tel.(053) 282024,801501 . $$$+

Le Gong Kum:charming Vietnamese restaurant set in superb garden and neo-colonial French house, wide menu and quiet atmosphere. Closes early. Suan Doi House, 38/3, Soi Chantarasak, Huay Kaew road (053) 221 869 $$

 

The Dukes: an American styled steakhouse popular with NGO and missionaries for its tasty and hearty menu, professional service and nice atmosphere, busy Sundays. 49/4-5 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Rd. (053) 249 231. New Branch at Night Market. $$

MAE PING HOTEL COFFEE SHOP, Open 6 am. - 2am. Over 300 selections from menu. After 8 pm. Live music & singers.

ORIENTAL STYLE Restaurant & Shop, 36 Jarernrasd Rd., Italian & Thai food in romantic candlelight setting. Tel. 262746.

THE PUB, 189 Huay Kaew Rd. Near Amari Rincome. Chiangmai Hills. Holiday Inn Green Hills, Tarin and Chiangmai Orchid Hotels. Tel. 211550. International and Thai cuisine. Open daily for dinner 5.00 pm-midnight except Monday.

SALATHONG Restaurant, Amity Green Hills. Opp. Wat Jed Yord, Tel. 220100-3. International Buffet Lunch and Thai cuisine.

WESTERN GRILL, Chiang Inn Hotel & Lodge. Changklan Rd. Open for lunch buffet and evenings serving a la carte menu. Cowboy Trio sings country music.

The Queen Victoria Inn: authentic English-styled pub with a full English breakfast, pub lunch and dinner menu, as well as Thai food and steakhouse favourites, generally quiet. Proppaklao road, near Chang Phuak gate, north side of the Moat (053) 418 255 $$

THE GALLERY RESTAURANT & BAR, 25-27 Jarernrasd Rd. Tel. 248601-2. Open noon to midnight. Turn-of-the-century ambience on the river. Drinks, wine cellar and international food.

The Good View, 23 Jarernrasd Rd., Tel. 240866. Specialties: Thai food and German style pig knuckle. Open 5 pm - 1am

THE RIVER DELI Restaurant, 233 Jarernrasd Rd. Swedish, Thai and Mexican dishes. Authentic Tasting. Home of the viking Platter. Beautiful view on Mae Pign River. Tel. 260404.

The Riverside Restaurant , 9-11 Charoenrasd Rd., Tel. 243239. Daily from 10.00 am until 01.00 am. Home style Western and Thai Food. Friendly atmosphere and view of the Ping River.