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Food Old City, Chiang Mai

Khao Soi Khun Yai

A place to eat in Old City, Chiang Mai, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Lunch.

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Khao Soi Khun Yai in Old City, Chiang Mai
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Why go

Small lunch-only shop known for its khao soi curry noodle soup.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Chiang Mai, alongside 3 sights, 3 shops and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Wat Phra Singh and Sunday Walking Street. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Old City
Price
$
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Lunch

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Chiang Mai, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Wat Phra Singh

    Chiang Mai's most revered temple, with Lanna-style murals.

    Sight · 0.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Sunday Walking Street

    Weekly street market stretching from Tha Phae Gate through the old city.

    Shopping · 0.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Wat Chedi Luang

    Partially ruined 14th-century chedi in the heart of the old city.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Huen Phen

    Long-standing northern Thai restaurant serving khao soi, sai ua sausage and laab.

    Food · 1.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Ristr8to

    Specialty coffee bar in Nimman, known for latte art.

    Drinks · 1.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Warorot Market

    Local market for dried foods, northern sausage and textiles near the river.

    Shopping · 1.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Khao Soi Khun Yai is a stop on our Bangkok to the Andaman route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Chiang Mai

Khao Soi Khun Yai is our only food pick in Chiang Mai; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Chiang Mai guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Chiang Mai run from 27°C in December to 37°C in April; August is usually the wettest month. For Khao Soi Khun Yai itself, we suggest: Lunch.

Modelled monthly averages for Chiang Mai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Chiang Mai weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
QXWM+47J, Soi Sri Poom 8 Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Coordinates
18.79533, 98.98314
Destination
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Khao Soi Khun Yai: quick answers

How much time do you need at Khao Soi Khun Yai?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Khao Soi Khun Yai. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Khao Soi Khun Yai?

Our pick: Lunch. Insider tip: Opens late morning and closes when sold out.

Where is Khao Soi Khun Yai?

Khao Soi Khun Yai is at QXWM+47J, Soi Sri Poom 8 Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Khao Soi Khun Yai?

Khao Soi Khun Yai appears on Bangkok to the Andaman, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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