Top Chiang Rai Food & Drink

You'll discover our traditions and learn historical tips about our unique cuisine. You'll learn new cooking techniques that can easily be repeated at home, Vegetarians are welcome. Let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.

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Curious what to do in Chiang Rai? Add flavor and fun to your trip with a joyful, hands-on Thai cooking class at Suwannee Cooking School. Begin at a lively local market where you’ll discover colorful produce, fragrant herbs, and fresh seasonal fruits. Then head to a warm, family-style kitchen where an experienced local chef guides you in cooking 3 authentic Thai dishes and 1 traditional dessert at your own station. Eating Thai food should be one of your trip’s milestones—being able to cook it yourself is even better. Enjoy the cheerful sizzle, rich aromas, and the thrill of creating your very own Thai feast. Perfect for all levels of cooking lovers—beginners, foodies, families, couples, and solo explorers. Join us and spice your Chiang Rai trip up!

Enjoy “Lanna Home Cooking Class” Learn to cook popular Thai dishes like Tom Yum Koong, Pad Thai, Pad Kra Prao, and seasonal curries at “Give Green Farm House” surrounded by beautiful organic farms.

Combine both a foodie tour and a cultural one in this guided, small-group evening tour in Chiang Rai. You’ll visit places like the Blue Temple, the Clock Tower, and Wat Huay Pla Kang (The Big Buddha) before hitting the night market. Here, your guide will show you some foods you may miss if you were on your own.

Discover Doi Chang on a guided tour from Chiang Rai. Learn to roast and brew your own coffee, enjoy mountain views, and sunset experience.

Explore Chiang Rai’s colorful night markets & sightseeing visit with a local on an evening food tour of the city on foot and by car. Bring an appetite for this small-group Chaing Rai food tour, which includes samples of local market foods and desserts, with pickup and drop-off from your Chiang Rai hotel with night sightseeing.

See the highlights of Chiang Rai and the surrounding area with a local guide on this small-group tour. You'll visit the famous Wat Rong Khun, sometimes referred as the "white temple" as well as the blue-hued, off-the-beaten-path Wat Rong Seur Ten, Black House Museum and visit a traditional Karen Hill Tribe Village, you'll also spend time at a Tea Plantation, and see the Golden Triangle and House of Opium. Read more about - Sightseeing Join Tour Chiang Rai / PICK UP ONLY IN CHIANG RAI.

Experience the stunning scenery and fascinating hill tribes of Thailand’s Golden Triangle during this full-day private excursion. Enjoy an up-close encounter with the residents of Akha, Lisu, and Yao hill tribe villages and stop at the northern-most point on the Thai-Myanmar border.

Step into a private Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Rai and learn to prepare 5 dishes in a real home kitchen. Begin with a Chiang Rai local market visit, where you will explore, taste, and select fresh herbs, spices, and local ingredients before cooking side by side. Learn to make “Sa-pee-tong,” a traditional Akha dish with bold, earthy flavors rarely found outside the hill tribe communities of Northern Thailand. Then choose from Thai favorites such as Pad Thai, Green Curry, Tom Yum Goong, or Mango Sticky Rice. This private class is for your group only, with shared cooking stations designed so everyone can take part. Sit down to enjoy the meal you created and connect with the flavors of Northern Thailand.

Join this half-day Thai cooking class for a cultural and delicious experience. Learn the art of cooking like a local using organic ingredients. Enjoy having your own cooking station as you get a hands-on cooking lesson in making authentic Thai dishes. Also, this class includes a market tour, giving you the chance to shop for fresh ingredients before diving into the cooking process.

Experience true Thai cooking with all your senses at Suwannee Cooking School—one of the most interesting things to do in Chiang Rai. Begin at a vibrant local market where you’ll see colorful produce, smell fragrant herbs, and taste fresh seasonal fruits. Back in the warm, home-style kitchen, an experienced local chef guides you as you cook 3 authentic Thai dishes and 1 traditional dessert at your own private station. Hear the lively sounds of chopping and sizzling as you master real Thai techniques. Afterward, enjoy the delicious meal you created, and you may find yourself wondering if you’ve become an expert Thai chef. Ideal for all levels of cooking lovers—families, couples, solo travelers, and groups. Book now and discover the joy of cooking Thai like a true local!

Join this small-group tour of the Chiang Rai night markets and discover foods you might just pass right over if you were alone. Your guide will take you through the market, giving you samples of different foods and explaining their importance in northern Thai culture. You’ll also have hotel pickup and drop off to keep the tour running smoothly.

Explore Chiang Rai’s colorful night markets & sightseeing visit with a local on an evening food tour of the city on foot and by car. Bring an appetite for this small-group Chaing Rai food tour, which includes samples of local market foods and desserts, with pickup and drop-off from your Chiang Rai hotel with night sightseeing.

Explore Ja Bu Si Lahu Village in Chiang Rai and experience traditional Lahu culture through local food, hands-on crafts, and a scenic forest walk to Mae Kik Waterfall. Begin your visit with a warm welcome from village elders, traditional Lahu snacks, and stories about the community's history and traditions. Walk through the village to observe everyday life and learn how local customs have been passed down through generations. Get hands-on by making Jok, a traditional Lahu snack, and creating a simple handicraft such as a keychain or candle to take home as a meaningful souvenir. Enjoy a traditional Lahu-style lunch prepared with local ingredients before walking through the community forest toward Waterfall. Discover how the Lahu community uses forest ingredients and traditional cooking methods, including bamboo-cooked and grilled fish. This experience is ideal for culture lovers, food enthusiasts, nature seekers, and adventurous travelers looking for an authentic community.

Explore Hloyo Akha Village in the mountains of Doi Mae Salong and experience Akha culture through food, nature, language, and traditional handicrafts. Spend time with the local community as you learn about the village's history and practice simple Akha greetings before trekking through the surrounding hills and gardens. Discover local herbs, fruits, agriculture, and the natural landscapes around the village, gaining a closer understanding of everyday Akha life. Get hands-on during an Akha cooking class, where you'll learn how local ingredients are prepared and used in traditional recipes. You'll also create an Akha bracelet in a handicraft workshop, giving you a meaningful handmade souvenir connected to local beliefs and traditions. Finish with an Akha-style Khantoke lunch featuring community cuisine and local ingredients. This experience is ideal for culture lovers, food enthusiasts, nature seekers, and adventurous travelers.

Let the aromas of Thai herbs fill the kitchen as you step into a private Thai and Akha cooking class in Chiang Rai. This hands-on experience begins with a guided local market visit to explore fresh herbs, spices, and ingredients. Learn to prepare 5 dishes, including “Sa-pee-tong,” a rare Akha dish passed down through hill tribe communities of Northern Thailand. Then choose from Thai favorites such as Pad Thai, Green Curry, Tom Yum Goong, or Mango Sticky Rice. This private class is for your group only, with shared cooking stations designed so everyone can rotate through each step together. Sit down to enjoy the meal you created, then leave with practical cooking skills and a deeper understanding of Northern Thai and Akha food culture.