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Best Street Food in Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai street food revolves around two markets - the Night Bazaar (daily, central) and the Saturday/Sunday Walking Street - plus a strong daytime food scene.

Top Picks

  1. 1

    Chiang Rai Night Bazaar

    Central Chiang Rai

    Daily night market with cluster of food stalls, beer garden, and live music.

    50-200 THBOpen 18:00-23:00
    Address
    WR4M+5M2 Chiang Rai Night Bazaar, Tambon Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand
    Hours
    Mon-Sun 6-11pm

    Details confirmed 2026-08-02

  2. 2

    Saturday Walking Street

    Central Chiang Rai

    Saturday-only pedestrian market with food, crafts, and northern Thai specialities.

    30-100 THBSaturdays 16:00-23:00
  3. 3

    Sunday Walking Street

    Central Chiang Rai

    Sunday-only sister market with more food stalls than Saturday.

    30-100 THBSundays 16:00-22:30
  4. 4

    Khao Soi Phor Jai

    Central Chiang Rai

    Famous khao soi shop - the dish of the region done excellently.

    60-100 THBLunch 11:30-13:00

Tips

  • The Night Bazaar runs every night from 18:00-23:00, while the Walking Streets are weekend-only — Saturday 16:00-23:00 and Sunday 16:00-22:30.
  • The Sunday Walking Street has more food stalls than the Saturday version, worth knowing if you can only pick one.
  • Khao Soi Phor Jai gets busy over lunch between 11:30 and 13:00 — go right at opening or later in the afternoon to avoid the queue.
  • Walking Street prices sit a notch below the Night Bazaar's — 30-100 THB against 50-200 THB — reflecting the smaller, market-stall format.
  • On a weekday, the Night Bazaar is the only option from this list, since both Walking Streets run weekends only.

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