Comment: Nostalgic 20's setting, with gently revolving ceiling fans (although air-con’d). Try the pomelo salad, the fried naem (pickled pork), mushroom green curry and Hong Taew fish.
Address: 95/17-18 Nimmanhaemin Rd.
Time Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Telephone:               053 218333        ,               053 400039       

Comment: Spectacular waterfall setting ONE minute from CMU’s entrance – the city’s first waterfall restaurant! Great for romance, parties and a good time. Thai food only and not used to dealing with foreigners, but so whatω It’s beautiful.
Address: Huay Kaew Rd., near the Kruba Srivichai monument
Time Open: -
Telephone:

Comment: Owned by famous singer Soontaree Vechanon and situated on the Ping River, Huan Soontaree is a must visit whether for the spicy northern fare or to hear the ‘songbird of the north’ herself sing from 9 p.m. onwards on most nights.
Address: 208 Patan Rd.
Time Open: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Telephone: 053 872707-8

Comment: Follow the Irrigation Canal Road north, past the 700 Year Sports Complex, turn left at the sign and you will arrive at a large reservoir rimmed by scores of bamboo huts - ideal for lazy lunching ‘n’ munching, drinking on weekends or on a sunny afternoon. There are lovely pontoons to rent for 10 baht and the food and beers are cheap.
Address:
Time Open: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Telephone:

Comment: A shack of a restaurant with spicy northern food. Try the tasty pork soup while drinking bottles of local whisky and beers. Nice sunsets but a bit fumy in summer.
Address: Irrigation Canal Rd., opposite Ing Doi Village
Time Open: 4:30 pm - 1:00 am
Telephone:               053 211895       

Comment: Som tam (spicy papaya salad) is arguably Isaan's most famous export. You may end up on the toilet a few hours later with hellfire expediting your body's natural rhythm, but it's worth the risk as this dish simply tastes so good (and you can always plead for fewer chillis - simply point if you don't speak Thai). Of course you can find som tam on just about every street corner in this country, but Citylife's staff has voted this little venue as our favourite because of the rich, fruity tastes complemented by excellent grilled pork and chicken.
Address: Opposite the CMU entrance on Huay Kaew Road
Time Open: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Telephone:

Comment: Serving JUST kao soy (beef, pork or chicken), and mango sticky rice. Good place to take guests to sample Chiang Mai’s most famous dish. Good wine selection, good atmosphere, good location and genius in its simple concept and fine presentation.
Address: 108/2 Charoen Prathet Rd.
Time Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Telephone:               053 818641       

Comment: This restaurant is a must for northern Thai food lovers. Create an authentic, delicious and inexpensive meal from a huge menu and join the other frequenters who are mostly of a more mature Thai generation.
Address: 149/3 Moo 2 Irrigation Canal Rd.
Time Open: 10:00 am - 10:30 pm
Telephone:053 213762 ,  053 221378