Huen Phen Chiang Mai

Huen Phen is the definitive destination for Lanna cuisine — the historic food tradition of northern Thailand, distinct from Bangkok's central Thai cooking in its use of bitter greens, fermented sausage (sai ua), and sticky rice. The house specialty khao soi — a coconut curry noodle soup topped with crispy noodles — is considered by many food critics the benchmark version of the dish. Operating since the 1950s and still family-run, Huen Phen fills two dining rooms: a daytime canteen and a more atmospheric evening space filled with antiques. Essential for any trip to Chiang Mai.