Huen Muan Jai  

Meaning “happy home” in the local dialect, Huen Muan Jai is the place to go for an introduction to Lanna cuisine. In a wooden Lanna house with a tree-lined garden, celebrity chef Charan Thipeung serves northern Thai classics and deep cuts – from entry-level options like fire-roasted chilli dips with sai oua (herb-laced northern Thai sausage) and gaeng hang lae (pork belly curry with ginger) to seasonal dishes, like spicy soup with young jackfruit and ant egg omelettes. The affordable prices belie cuisine of this calibre.