Chiang Rai and Imported Food

[playbgnow]

Does anyone happen to know if there is a place in Chiang Rai similar to FoodLand in Pattaya?

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[Chittychangchang]

Then someone from Chaing Rai would have to admit they've been to Pattaya.

CCC

[playbgnow]

Snob

[sceadugenga]

The Chiang Rai deli near the courthouse has a selection of imported sausages and cheeses.

There's a couple of similar places around as well.

You're not going to get shops like Foodland here, we just don't have the farang population to support it.

And a lot of of the farangs we do have are kee neow as well.

[playbgnow]

Can you pin it on maps and post it here?

Thank you for the reply.

[sceadugenga]

Closed weekends and opens about 1pm

Has nice Irish cider in the fridge as well.

[playbgnow]

Thank you very much for taking the time and effort.

[sceadugenga]

If you're coming from the south the road works by Doi Chaang coffee can take a little negotiating.

Edited September 15, 2013 by sceadugenga

[playbgnow]

Could I further bother you for a name of the place? I am looking through google maps street view and not sure where yet.

[playbgnow]

Coming from Dok kham tai.

[villagefarang]

Wouldn’t Tops at Central Plaza be more like a FoodLand than the little roadside stall we are talking about?

[sceadugenga]

It's called the Chiang Rai Deli, I used to call it the Swiss Deli because there's not any noticeable signs and the owner is Swiss.

It usually stands out in an afternoon because a few farangs regularly sit outside with the owner having a chat over a beer.

Coming from the North you cross the new bridge, then a main road before reaching the street. You cannot turn left into it so you either go past or turn right towards the market.

I've done a larger map, shows how to get in from the super highway as well.

[sceadugenga]

I haven't marked it but you will see the Wat Klang Wiang

[sceadugenga]

Wouldn’t Tops at Central Plaza be more like a FoodLand than the little roadside stall we are talking about?

Ah, but the topic heading is Chiang Rai and imported food.

I would assume, as the OP seems to live here, that he has checked out Tops and is looking for something a little different.

[villagefarang]

Wouldn’t Tops at Central Plaza be more like a FoodLand than the little roadside stall we are talking about?

Ah, but the topic heading is Chiang Rai and imported food.

I would assume, as the OP seems to live here, that he has checked out Tops and is looking for something a little different.

Tops has lots of imported stuff and is much more of a FoodLand like place, but you could be right. My assumptions were not as generous as yours, I guess.

[sceadugenga]

Personally I would spend more on imported cheese and sausage at Kurt's than I do at Tops.

My main imported goods buy at Tops would be wine and I don't drink a lot of that.

[playbgnow]

Perfect, I see "Feel Corner" and a restaurant called "Ban-Klang-Wieng Restaurant" across the street.

Been to Tops and Lotus (living in Thailand 15 years) and looking for something a bit different. Though I haven't been to Tops in Chiang Rai before and will check it out. Hopefully I can stock up on things like olives, parmesan, etc so I can cook up a storm.

[villagefarang]

Olives and parmesan should be easy to find in Tops. I would start there, as it is the most convenient shopping area in town. It will give you a price base as well, so you can compare any relative cost advantage of the smaller shops.

Edited September 15, 2013 by villagefarang

[harrry]

... so I can cook up a storm.

Oh no.....more rain on the way.

[harrry]

Do not forget to check out Makro. It does not have a lot but it does have some things you will not get elsewhere.

[villagefarang]

Do not forget to check out Makro. It does not have a lot but it does have some things you will not get elsewhere.

Yes, we must not forget Makro.

[sceadugenga]

When you consider the imported food stuff scene, or even finding decent bread, when I arrived here a few years back there's wonders to behold all over town now.

The deli behind Da Vinci's in the main street is worth a look as well.

[sceadugenga]

While on the subject of food the Royal Project Shop had some very nice looking avocados this week.

Three large specimens for 50B.

Haven't tried one yet, they need to ripen for another couple of days.