Good Restaurants in Chiang Rai

[worgeordie]

Duds more information on the pies at Lena House,please

Meat pies, what kinds prices

thanks Worgeordie

[sceadugenga]

And here we have it, The GPS coordinates are in Sven's post on page 15 of this thread.

Edit: And the coffee was really nice.

Edited November 29, 2011 by sceadugenga

[Limbo]

... and haven't worked out the editing process yet which explains the hairy elbows intruding in the photos.

Don't worry, they add a certain flavour to your excellent pictures...

The funny thing with that place is that the owner always gives you the

impression that he makes an exception when he allows you to eat there.

But it even gets worse when he starts to play his guitar 555!

Their bread tasts even better than the patisserie of Charin Garden.

A good occasion to mention Wana Farm as they get theirs from the

same bakery I believe.

And, mentioning Wana Farm: that's the place where you can have a ride

on a ostrich and subsequently consume an ostrich burger or steak.

It's on the road to Sven ...

Limbo

[sceadugenga]

He's quite a character... he made sure to tell us he keeps his prices high to keep the riff raff out.

[harrry]

He's quite a character... he made sure to tell us he keeps his prices high to keep the riff raff out.

He isnt't the banned CM forum resturaunteer who had a famous NO Free Water thread is he.

He even has a "No Riff Raff" sign.

Edited November 30, 2011 by harrry

[sceadugenga]

No, that's the English pub in Chiang Mai.

Red Lion?

Personally I prefer the Chiang Mai Saloon, the Mexican food isn't bad there either.

[DonaldBattles]

I recommend Don's Water Front Cafe in the scenic foot hills of Doi Hang as one of the outstanding western food, bakery and deli in Chiang Rai. Established 7 years ago and personally operated by the owner and his wife who also do the cooking. Free fishing for customers in the two lakes. The Little Longhorn Saloon offers a place for relaxing and conversation for many people.

[sceadugenga]

And an excellent establishment it is too Don, I certainly wouldn't make a 300km return trip to Chiang Khong when I could drive to Doi Hang for a taco.

The purpose of recommending other restaurants that far away is so people can try them if they are on a day out or in that particular town for some reason.

It would be a very boring life if we had to take a packed lunch everywhere.

[Paul888]

I recommend Don's Water Front Cafe in the scenic foot hills of Doi Hang as one of the outstanding western food, bakery and deli in Chiang Rai. Established 7 years ago and personally operated by the owner and his wife who also do the cooking. Free fishing for customers in the two lakes. The Little Longhorn Saloon offers a place for relaxing and conversation for many people.

There is no better recommendation than a self recommendation eh?

[woralak]

... and haven't worked out the editing process yet which explains the hairy elbows intruding in the photos.

Don't worry, they add a certain flavour to your excellent pictures...

The funny thing with that place is that the owner always gives you the

impression that he makes an exception when he allows you to eat there.

But it even gets worse when he starts to play his guitar 555!

Their bread tasts even better than the patisserie of Charin Garden.

A good occasion to mention Wana Farm as they get theirs from the

same bakery I believe.

And, mentioning Wana Farm: that's the place where you can have a ride

on a ostrich and subsequently consume an ostrich burger or steak.

It's on the road to Sven ...

Limbo

Gotta say we had a great time here, the ostrich ride was good fun not easy though but you have to try, the missus prefered the horse ride or you could opt for the buggy ride, we tried them all, have to say the food we ate was so so, well worth a couple of hours of your time and the prices were right.

[changraider]

I recommend Don's Water Front Cafe in the scenic foot hills of Doi Hang as one of the outstanding western food, bakery and deli in Chiang Rai. Established 7 years ago and personally operated by the owner and his wife who also do the cooking. Free fishing for customers in the two lakes. The Little Longhorn Saloon offers a place for relaxing and conversation for many people.

Well Don's a sponsor of the forum, so he's paid for the privilege to promote his business, whereas you have not paid for the privilege to promote your wife's biz as you shamelessly did a few days ago you naughty naughty boy.

There is no better recommendation than a self recommendation eh?

[Paul888]

Well Don's a sponsor of the forum, so he's paid for the privilege to promote his business, whereas you have not paid for the privilege to promote your wife's biz as you shamelessly did a few days ago you naughty naughty boy.

You need to learn to read, I have never promoted my wife's restaurant. You probably need to say a place's name to promote it, at least if you expect to get any benefit from it. I even went as far as to tell Sceadugenga when he picked up the coke that I procured for him, that we have no interest in attracting farang customers and don't even have a menu in English.

[sceadugenga]

Don't worry about him, he reads only what he wants to read.

Heeey... that coke was great stuff man.....

[changraider]

Well Don's a sponsor of the forum, so he's paid for the privilege to promote his business, whereas you have not paid for the privilege to promote your wife's biz as you shamelessly did a few days ago you naughty naughty boy.

You need to learn to read, I have never promoted my wife's restaurant. You probably need to say a place's name to promote it, at least if you expect to get any benefit from it. I even went as far as to tell Sceadugenga when he picked up the coke that I procured for him, that we have no interest in attracting farang customers and don't even have a menu in English.

Wow, maybe I've got the wrong poster, but If you hadn't promoted yr wife's restaurant how would I know you had a wife or a restaurant? I think you gave the location too.

In any case your criticism of Don is completely uncalled for.

[harrry]

Well Don's a sponsor of the forum, so he's paid for the privilege to promote his business, whereas you have not paid for the privilege to promote your wife's biz as you shamelessly did a few days ago you naughty naughty boy.

You need to learn to read, I have never promoted my wife's restaurant. You probably need to say a place's name to promote it, at least if you expect to get any benefit from it. I even went as far as to tell Sceadugenga when he picked up the coke that I procured for him, that we have no interest in attracting farang customers and don't even have a menu in English.

Wow, maybe I've got the wrong poster, but If you hadn't promoted yr wife's restaurant how would I know you had a wife or a restaurant? I think you gave the location too.

In any case your criticism of Don is completely uncalled for.

I never saw any criticism..just applauding the high quality and type of the praise Don gave.

[Paul888]

Wow, maybe I've got the wrong poster, but If you hadn't promoted yr wife's restaurant how would I know you had a wife or a restaurant? I think you gave the location too.

In any case your criticism of Don is completely uncalled for.

Congratulations Sherlock. You managed to deduce from the fact that I said "my wife's restaurant" that I had a wife and my wife had a restaurant. That really is impressive. It's almost as if you can read English. Of course, understanding English is a different matter but hopefully that will come with practice.

You are right also that I did give a general location also (in which there are a number of restaurants actually) as Sceadugenga didn't want to drive to Makro and there would be little point in me offering to obtain the product that he required if "my wife's restaurant" (more shameless promotion) was in an area equally as inconvenient for him.

I don't think I criticised Don. I stated an opinion.

have you already been outed as being a fake nick of sunholidaysun by the way?

[changraider]

Your sarcasm reflects only on yourself. If I were Don I'd simply get the mods to remove your post. The sponsors, like Don, pay for the service we all use Paul, have a great weekend.

[thegovernor]

Lena House. At Ban Mueang Klang

When you guys go to MaiSai on your return stop at a little place 7ks before MaeChan. You will be suprised at the quality of the food offed. His pizza is great and his home made pies are to die for. Took 10 home with me they are as good as you will get any where in any country. Best I have had. If you dont go you wont know.

Its very hard to spot as its on a straight road but look for the pie sign. Its well worth the visit.

The Governor says

the pies are ok,not to die for(thats taking the compliment too far) they are not bad for Chiang rai,even Thailand but compared to a bakery in England,they are just ok,too much pastry but his pizza's are very ok..........OK.

[dindong]

Your sarcasm reflects only on yourself. If I were Don I'd simply get the mods to remove your post. The sponsors, like Don, pay for the service we all use Paul, have a great weekend.

Good job you're not Don then, isn't it. I hope you're not going to start this thread into a muck slinging match as well.

[Limbo]

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Just some culinairy considerations ...

For quite a while I hadn't visited the Swiss Deli.

As if I got used to live without excellent cheese (Gouda,

Edammer, Emmenthaler etc), good meat products (Lyoner,

salami's and Bauernschinken) and its excellent smoked salmon.

Yes, I was even buying the bread elsewhere.

How it happened I don't know exactly, but slowly but sure

my own lovely princess steered me into another food pattern,

rather predictably more and more leaning Thai.

We should never forget that we are living in a country which

'cuisine' is represented all over the world and is considered

to be among the finest there are. Yes, lucky us!

I think I'm not the only member of this remarcable society who,

with all respect, would consider it a serious punishment if I

would have to return to my homeland's stews.

But this culinary intermezzo more than doubled the joy of 'discovering'

the Swiss Deli again, with its raw, as if they were cold climate inspired,

straightforward and irresistible courtships of our western palate!

Not only to enjoy an old-fashioned genuine Weihenstephaner White,

but also for the pleasure of shopping delicious delicacies the Swiss

is the place to go whenever you, for instance, have had to pay a visit

to the post office.

That brings us to its location:

Coming out of the Post Office you are not going to the old relocated

clocktower or the market, but in opposite direction, to the left thus.

At the first crossing, at the traffic light a hundred meters further,

you will find the Wat Klang Wiang at your right and almost at the

opposite corner the Swiss Deli.

Other famous places in its immediate surroundings (within ten meters)

are of course the barbershop of the wife of one of our Swedish

golfing friends, who probably after the necessary rounds of practising

on the latters coiffure developed herself into the local specialist on

unruly western hair. She does it quick and painless!

And, of course, one of the finest restaurants of Chiang Rai, the Ban

Klang Wiang, famous for its superb 'plank' and 'Carl-Gustav' steaks

and pizza's. Also here Swedish influence can be tasted: the mastercook

of this marvellous restaurant learned his cooking skills in Sweden.

This is not the first favorable review in this thread, it is one of the best!

The exquise quality of the meat, the careful and expert way of preparing it

and last but not least its subtile presentation make the consuming of it to

an unknown sensation.

So if you need a haircut again ...

Limbo

PS: The Swiss Deli now also has Schweinshaxe!

[svenivan]

For quite a while I hadn't visited the Swiss Deli.

That brings us to its location:

And, of course, one of the finest restaurants of Chiang Rai, the Ban

Klang Wiang, famous for its superb 'plank' and 'Carl-Gustav' steaks

and pizza's.

And here is the link to the Map of Restaurants and bars in Chiang Rai province

[sceadugenga]

I got a piece of an excellent Gorgonzola there last month.

People who like their cheese to taste like cheese would be impressed with it.

Edited December 5, 2011 by sceadugenga

[Limbo]

I got a piece of an excellent Gorgonzola there last month.

People who like their cheese to taste like cheese would be impressed with it.

Exactly Scea, thanks for wording it so brilliantly! I had exactly the same experience, though

in my case it was a semi-matured Gouda that did the trick!

I immediately had this feeling of recognition. Without any misunderstanding: this was not only

the taste of cheese, but also the consistency of its substance. The way it sensationally melted

in my mouth brought it all back again. Suddenly the pieces came together: it was the genuine

sensation of eating a good cheese!

Summarizing: A fantasticly balanced strenght in taste, comfortably embedded in the surprising

mildness of its price. That characterizes the cheese of the Swiss Deli!

Perfect Sven! Now everybody will know where it is

Limbo

PS: In two weeks the new sausages of the Swiss Deli are ready and most of them are ordered

by 'Chiang Mai'. As everybody already agrees on the fact that you have to go to Chiang Mai

for good sausages we better keep it a secret

[scorpio1945]

Any smoked Gouda perchance?

[Limbo]

Any smoked Gouda perchance?

My dear Scorpio,

You are stretching it very, very far, but I will forward the question to

Kurt anyhow 555!

His smoked ham I remember, thin cut and salty, demanding great discipline

not to stuff your mouth with, but smoked Gouda?

By the way: The Swiss Deli also sells the excellent sauces and other products

of 'Pickle Rob', Thaibasco comes to mind, who is doing fine now after laying

down with his heavy brother Harley D. last week.

I'm very curious to hear about the 'Schweinshaxen'. They are done hanging

above charcoal in one of these big Chinese style pots at about 200 degree C.

I didn't see any Gouda hanging in the same pot ...

Limbo

[scorpio1945]

Any smoked Gouda perchance?

My dear Scorpio,

You are stretching it very, very far, but I will forward the question to

Kurt anyhow 555!

His smoked ham I remember, thin cut and salty, demanding great discipline

not to stuff your mouth with, but smoked Gouda?

By the way: The Swiss Deli also sells the excellent sauces and other products

of 'Pickle Rob', Thaibasco comes to mind, who is doing fine now after laying

down with his heavy brother Harley D. last week.

I'm very curious to hear about the 'Schweinshaxen'. They are done hanging

above charcoal in one of these big Chinese style pots at about 200 degree C.

I didn't see any Gouda hanging in the same pot ...

Limbo

Sorry, I could not resist asking. One can dream.

[TALBOT983]

Hello folks ,

Where to get an decent western meal here in Cr ?

There is a good little place on Hasamitr road near the sports park. It's called Thai-tex. Great burgers and home made fries. It's on the way to the Le Merdian hotel.

good lasagna, and Mexican too.

[sceadugenga]

OK, I think I see it would that be marked Sahamit on the Google Maps?

[sceadugenga]

Any smoked Gouda perchance?

My dear Scorpio,

You are stretching it very, very far, but I will forward the question to

Kurt anyhow 555!

His smoked ham I remember, thin cut and salty, demanding great discipline

not to stuff your mouth with, but smoked Gouda?

By the way: The Swiss Deli also sells the excellent sauces and other products

of 'Pickle Rob', Thaibasco comes to mind, who is doing fine now after laying

down with his heavy brother Harley D. last week.

I'm very curious to hear about the 'Schweinshaxen'. They are done hanging

above charcoal in one of these big Chinese style pots at about 200 degree C.

I didn't see any Gouda hanging in the same pot ...

Limbo

He had Beer Lao Dark in the fridge today and my hand shot out like it had a life of it's own.

I caressed it like it was the cheek of a former lover whom you sometimes wake in the night and think of.... but know that it can never be again.

[Limbo]

He had Beer Lao Dark in the fridge today and my hand shot out like it had a life of it's own.

Quick! Quick! Get that arm severed!

Limbo