3Wisemen Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Couple of years ago I met some French people who took me to a small but really nice French (owned) restaurant in CM but outside the old town. As usual I did not pay attention to the ride over there. But the food was excellent, with true French dishes Now I want to impress some special visitors and would like to know if anybody knows of good French restaurants in CM? I am not from CM, you see, but visit the city when possible. Thanx a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Couple of years ago I met some French people who took me to a small but really nice French (owned) restaurant in CM but outside the old town. As usual I did not pay attention to the ride over there. But the food was excellent, with true French dishesNow I want to impress some special visitors and would like to know if anybody knows of good French restaurants in CM? I am not from CM, you see, but visit the city when possible. Thanx a lot! Outside the old city, then it was probably McDonalds...... the French Fries !!! ooo-la la But perhaps it was The Cocks Door [spelling may be just a bit off] ....this is a very good French Restaurant, bit on th e pricy side though. Don't have an address here but you can find it in many of the CM Magazines [if there are any left] Down Nong Hoi way I think, between Nong Hoi and the Super Highway Ext that goes to the Airport. On serious side .... It is good. Maybe someone else can post an address for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahseer Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Citylife magazine online guide has plenty of addresses and phone numbers. This will take you to the French restaurant page and includes 'The Cocks Door' though in not so many letters. Also has opening times and there words of wisdom. Le Crystal is the other high end French restaurant in town. http://www.chiangmainews.com/foodguide/int...lfood.php?sub=7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachele703 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 There's also a very good French Restaurant off Thapae Road. Its very reasonably priced and while not as 'upmarket' as the other two, the food is fantastic. The owners are really nice as well. There is an article in the Chiang Mai Mail about it : http://www.chiangmai-mail.com/203/dining.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Wisemen Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 That's quick. Great! What a fantastic and useful forum this is. The posted links are very helpful too. I think it was Chez Daniel (through the mist of bottles of wine I seem to remember talk about Chiang Mai Land Location), but rachele thank you too, Les Solils sounds great too. I might try both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilou Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I went yeterday night to the Soliles near Thapae road for the 3rd time, and I had a superb meal again, even the french fries are special...Not a great wine selection, but the romanian Merlot they propose is surprinsingly good. 300 bahts for 4, including wine, with a 3 courses meal, try the creme brulee for dessert, the best I have ever eaten... You have to wait a bit long to get your dishes to arrive but the wait is worth every minutes. Try it and spread the word, I was sorry to see we were the only occupied table... Le Coq d'or and le Crystal are both very good, but at prices level which are much higher. Chez Daniel is also very enjoyable, and the owner Daniel is really a character... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilou Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 OOPs sorry, of course you have to read "3000 bahts for 4"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyjohn Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 (edited) I personally am trying to avoid meat again, but I recommend the Franco-Thai place. Turn left off the moat after Chiangmai Gate, the Chinese Embassy and before the mental hospital and it's a little way down on the left. This is not grand eating a la Prunier, but great value for hearty terrine, steaks and the like. Steak w variety tasty sauces 120 baht inc veg or salad and fresh bread. For the price terrific. Edited October 11, 2006 by sleepyjohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky Bill Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 That's quick. Great! What a fantastic and useful forum this is. The posted links are very helpful too.I think it was Chez Daniel (through the mist of bottles of wine I seem to remember talk about Chiang Mai Land Location), but rachele thank you too, Les Solils sounds great too. I might try both of them. Chez Daniel's is not the cheapest by Thai standards but it it/was good. Turn right out of Chiang Mai Land at the southern end onto Mahidol Road. It is located a short distance on the right (north side) from the exit of Chiang Mai Land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 OOPs sorry, of course you have to read "3000 bahts for 4"... Shucks...I was just aout to make a reservation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roamp Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I also enjoyed dining at Le Solils. They had the best frog legs I've ever had, and the rose wine they served was excellent. It was also, by far, the cheapest French restaurant I'd ever been to for less than 500 baht for the entire meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Chez Daniel is also very enjoyable, and the owner Daniel is really a character... Sorry about that but Daniel is despicable. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilou Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Chez Daniel is also very enjoyable, and the owner Daniel is really a character... Sorry about that but Daniel is despicable. Period. Despicable ? A harsh statement IMO... I wonder how Daniel has managed to stay opened so many years if it is that bad.. I have been to his Bangkok restaurant many times , and at his Chiangmai place as well, and have always had good if not excellent meals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 OOPs sorry, of course you have to read "3000 bahts for 4"... Oops indeed. Between original post and correction I rallied the gang and had them calling the neighbors to join us. Now, disheartened, we're going to take the 3,000 baht and do 3 weeks worth of grocery shopping instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashacat Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Sorry about that but Daniel is despicable. Period. Care to elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miltonbentley Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I agree with the posts about Le Soliles it is a gem of a restaurant serving superb food. The two French lads that run it work really hard and deserve support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Chez Daniel is also very enjoyable, and the owner Daniel is really a character... Sorry about that but Daniel is despicable. Period. Despicable ? A harsh statement IMO... I wonder how Daniel has managed to stay opened so many years if it is that bad.. I have been to his Bangkok restaurant many times , and at his Chiangmai place as well, and have always had good if not excellent meals... Daniel, the man, is despicable. The restaurant is just mediocre. I know it's a harsh statement, but a well deserved one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinky Bill Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Despicable ? A harsh statement IMO... I wonder how Daniel has managed to stay opened so many years if it is that bad.. I have been to his Bangkok restaurant many times , and at his Chiangmai place as well, and have always had good if not excellent meals... Daniel, the man, is despicable. The restaurant is just mediocre. I know it's a harsh statement, but a well deserved one. Any particular reason or is this a personal issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I thought that le crystal was the most posh froggie restaurant in town? Here is their web site. Le Crystal Not cheap though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Any particular reason or is this a personal issue? This is not a personal issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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