Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Overview
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4 hours
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Calling all foodies. Want to discover what real Northern Thai cuisine is all about? Forget the tourist markets and hop onboard our daily small-group adventure limited to just 8 exclusive guests. Over 4 hours you'll ride around Chiang Mai in a classic rod daeng truck in search of the best hidden eats in the city from small hole-in-the-wall joints to bustling indoor food markets. While sampling over 15 different tastes of Northern Thai food, your guide will help you understand the region's flavors and the history which has impacted on its dishes. Get stuck into the best sai oua sausage in town, slurp on delicious 'nam ngiaw' noodles and gobble up refreshing tea and tamarind leaf salads not found anywhere else in Chiang Mai.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour isn't suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians or no pork diets due to street vendors' limited menus. Other dietary restrictions may require some dishes to be missed
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella in rainy season
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant meals not included
The tour isn't suitable for shellfish, peanut or severe allergies due to the nature of street food. Other allergies may require some dishes to be missed
What To Expect
Chiang Mai
Our feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the Chiang Mai led by our team of professional foodie guides. Our award-winning tour has hosted over 2,000 foodie travellers in groups no bigger than 8 exclusive guests. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour so no-one is disappointed ✘ Unsuitable for vegetarians, pescatarians and no-pork diets ✘ Unsuitable for shellfish, peanut and severe allergies. ✘ Unsuitable for severe gluten intolerances, there are traces of gluten in soy sauce. ✔ Suitable for lactose intolerances. ✔ Suitable for no beef diets. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
Chiang Mai
Don’t follow the herd. Forget green curry and pad Thai, that's central Thai fare. Hop on board our private songthaew truck for four hours of feasting. Hit up the street eats and fresh markets across the city gorging on 15+ Northern Thai tastings. Many are unaware that this used to be the Lanna Kingdom well before it was part of Thailand and its food influences come from neighbouring Myanmar, China and beyond. We don't want to spoil the surprise, but some drool-worthy highlights include the zingy nam ngiaw noodles, the meaty larb salads, the sizzling lemongrass sai oua sausages and piquant nam prik relishes among many more lip-smackingly good tastings at places you'd struggle to find alone.
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Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
What‘s Included
4 hours of feasting around the streets and fresh markets of Chiang Mai
Bottled water and local soft drinks included
15+ food tastings included, more than any other Chiang Mai food tour
Awarded Tripadvisor's Badge of Excellence with over 2000 happy guests
Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour
Alcoholic drinks excluded
Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
577 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
More than just a good tour
WillDieForCoffee,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aim was a really knowledgeable guide who didnt just know about the food but also wider history. She is clearly also passionate about the subject which comes through naturally. The food tour was incredible and more than what we hope for.
A Masterclass in Regional Flavors!
Camper421270,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are visiting Chiang Mai, do this tour at the start of your trip! Taking the Northern Flavors Tasting Tour early provided incredible cultural context and background that enriched the rest of our stay. The entire experience was seamless from start to finish, beginning with an easy booking process. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, warm, engaging, and deeply passionate about sharing the region's rich history and culinary traditions. The food itself was amazing. Northern Thai cuisine is distinct and fascinating, and this tour beautifully showcased how it has been shaped by neighboring Myanmar, India, Hunan (China) and traditional Thai influences. We loved learning about (and tasting) the complex layers of flavor, from the rich, aromatic Burmese-influenced curries to the vibrant, herb-forward Lanna specialties. What truly set A Chef's Tour apart was the curation of the stops. Every single place we visited was an authentic gem we would never have found on our own. It felt like a true, authentic cultural experience. This tour was comfortably the highlight of our visit to Chiang Mai. Do yourself a favor, skip the generic food stalls, and let the experts show you the real flavors of the north. Highest possible recommendation!
Good Tour, Would Maybe Skip Next Time
aglomske,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I was surprised we didn't try or learn about Khao Soi. I did the "A Chef's Tour" in Bangkok's Chinatown and that has been one of the highlights from 2 months in Thailand so far. The food was good and the experience was good, but there wasn't anything that particularly wow'd me by the experience or food. In comparison to the Chinatown tour, I felt it lacked a bit of the explanation of the food and how it ties to Thai culture or the city's culture. That being said, I don't know that I would recommend this activity to another traveler, especially if you only have a couple days in Chiang Mai or Thailand.
Very fun and adventurous,...
Elizabeth V,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun and adventurous, you will try many new foods and learn about thai culture. I would recommend for new experiences
Amazing experience!
Q4582OYaliciam,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I decided to do A Chef’s Tour because I wanted to try different local food options in Chiang Mai. It was a small group of 3 and our guide Aim. She was so knowledgeable and passionate about the places we went, it was clear she loved what she was doing. It was great value because there was leftover food we could take home. It was just a great time. We even got to take pictures with the famous Cowboy Hat Lady after eating at her stall. I’ll be back for the lunchtime tour.
Aim is the best!
Jaclyn H,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aim was an awesome guide! Super knowledgeable and the food was incredible.
Fun and delicious!
Todd L,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent time on this tour. Moui, our guide, was extremely knowledgable about food, food culture, and Thailand. The pork from cowboy hat lady is not to be missed!
Highly recommend
Andrew P,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was knowledgeable, attentive, and kind. Every stop was delicious and truly gave us a taste of authentic Thai food. Would do it again!
Great variety and introduction to the city and northern Thailand
Rob B,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was very engaging and informative about the food and knowledgeable about other areas regarding Chiang Mai and northern Thailand. Fun experience and a great way to see other areas of a city. I tried foods I would never have found on my own
A Flavorful Journey Through Northern Thai Cuisine with Muai
Vacationer783925,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00“Muai” (apologies if I’ve misspelled the name!) is an outstanding culinary guide who perfectly blends local history with great knowledge of Northern Thai cuisine. We were picked up at Wat Lok Moli, right on the edge of Chiang Mai’s Old City, and taken on an unforgettable food adventure. Traveling by a traditional songthaew (red taxi truck), we visited fantastic street food spots and two vibrant local markets, sampling a wide variety of delicious Northern Thai dishes along the way. Our group included eight people, including two children, and Muai was incredibly thoughtful—arranging non-spicy versions for the kids and for those of us not used to chili. It made the experience enjoyable and inclusive for everyone. Come hungry! Although portions are small, there is so much to taste that you’ll quickly feel full. Muai also made sure we stayed hydrated, providing water at nearly every stop, which was very much appreciated. This is an absolute must-do tour if you want to truly discover Northern Thai cuisine in an authentic and fun way.
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