Mae Hong Son
Mae Hong Son's morning market is a fun place to have breakfast. Several vendors at the northern end of the market sell unusual fare such as tòo·a poo ùn,…
Must-see restaurants in Mae Hong Son Province
Pai
Escape the wheatgrass-and-tofu crowd at this unabashedly carnivorous local eatery. The house special is 'larp moo kua', northern-style lâhp (minced pork…
Pai
Meat-free takes on international dishes, fresh-pressed juices, a pleasant shaded garden, a noticeboard advertising yoga classes, the odd hippy: basically…
Mae Hong Son Province
An authentic – and utterly delicious – northern Thai–style grilled-meat shack. You can’t go wrong with the eponymous mǒo đúp (pork that’s been grilled…
Mae Hong Son
This small and tempting vegan cafe-restaurant offers breakfast options and light, Thai-influenced meals, all of which are meat-free, made with love,…
Pai
Burgers are a big deal in Pai and our arduous research has concluded that Maya does the best job. Everything is homemade, from the soft, slightly sweet…
Mae Hong Son Province
This long-standing restaurant serves delicious and authentic Yunnanese-style Chinese dishes. There's a small English-language menu to choose from. Stewed…
Mae Hong Son
The English-language menu here is limited, but don’t miss the deliciously rich kôw soy (northern-style curry noodle soup) or kôw mòk gài (the Thai version…
Pai
Cafecito serves tasty Tex-Mex staples – fish tacos, burritos and quesadillas – as well as Mexican breakfasts, all overseen by an American. This is Pai, so…
Salween River Restaurant & Bar
Mae Hong Son
Salween is an old-school traveller’s hang-out, with a menu ranging from burgers to Burmese, beers and cocktails and a few shelves of paperbacks. But…
Pai
Kefir, kombucha, beet juice and wheatgrass are indicators of the vibe of this eclectic and popular cafe. But coffee, herbal teas, soft drinks and alcohol…
Pai
Chew Xin Jai stands out from Pai's ever-increasing number of vegan/veggie eating spots by virtue of its Chinese take on vegetarian cuisine, with Taiwanese…
Mae Hong Son
Fern is Mae Hong Son’s most upscale restaurant, with tablecloths, professional service, and gentle lounge music some nights. The food is decent: the big…
Mae Hong Son
The coffee is good, and there's a selection of wine (and foreign beers), but the food is the bigger draw at this bright place with a quiet garden. The…
Mae Hong Son Province
Like a beachside bar, Sawaddee is a great place to recline with a beer and watch the water (in this case the Mae Nam Yuam). There’s a lengthy menu with…
Mae Hong Son Province
The city’s poshest restaurant, this attractive and breezy wooden structure makes a big deal of its steaks, but the Thai dishes, such as the various nám…
Pai
Emulate local families and come to this classy home-based restaurant at the southern end of town on the edge of the fields. Dishes such as stewed salted…
Mae Hong Son Province
Deservedly popular, the Intira offers tasty and reliable Thai and northern Thai dishes, including some that use unusual ingredients such as locally grown…
Pai
A long-standing restaurant that's well used to foreigners, Nong's is a reliable go-to option for cheap and authentic Thai eats, ranging from kôw soy …
Pai
There's a big wine list at this upmarket, brick-walled, cement-floored, European-style bistro. The menu is what you'd expect: well-presented Mediterranean…
Pai
The slightly eccentric Na – who doesn't always open her restaurant daily – cooks her Thai and Northern Thai dishes with love and serves them up in a no…
Pai
Foreigner-friendly, and none the worse for it, Charlie & Lek serves Thai classics as well as a few Northern Thai specialities in a no-fuss atmosphere that…
Pai
Bright and stylish, with sofas for lounging, this relocated place has Mediterranean-influenced specials, Thai tapas and some decent cakes and pastries. It…
Mae Hong Son Province
If you’re in Mae Sariang on a Sunday, don’t miss this tiny but worthwhile market, where you’ll find an impressive selection of local-style dishes.
Mae Hong Son
Popular among locals, this night market is the place to go for takeaway Shan and Northern Thai dishes.
Pai
For take-home, local-style eats, try the market that unfolds here every day from about 3pm to sunset.
Pai
The expansive menu here ranges from Israeli dishes to standards to surprises – there are kebabs, falafels and shakshuka (eggs poached in a veggie stew),…
Mae Hong Son
Like the Shan grandma you never had, Auntie Bua prepares a generous spread of local-style curries, soups and dips on a daily basis. There's a small…
Mae Hong Son
This cosy place has been serving homemade pasta, pizza and calzone for as long as we can remember and is one of the few places in town to do relatively…
Pai
Thai takeaway food and fresh fruit are available from this market. There are also a couple of noodle stalls.
Mae Hong Son Province
A row of outdoor restaurants outside the Tham Lot park entrance offers simple rice and noodle dishes.
Mae Hong Son
During high season (November to February), several stalls here sell tourist-oriented Thai dishes.
