Best Food Markets in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Boy Blues Bar
#1
Boy Blues Bar
4.7(910)

Boy Blues Bar is a highly recommended, casual spot known for its live music, metal tunes, and nightlife. Popular on Reddit, it's best for an early night out. Price range: $$. One Redditor called it their "favourite bar in Thailand.

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384 Reddit upvotes
Kadmanee Market
#2
Kadmanee Market
4.4(3111)

Kadmanee Market is a highly recommended local food market, offering an authentic experience without being a tourist trap. It's best for food and local immersion, with an affordable price point. As one Redditor noted, "It is just food though - no elephant pants to buy...

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12 Reddit upvotes
Jing Jai Market
#3
Jing Jai Market
4.5(9972)

Jing Jai Market is a popular craft market (15 Reddit mentions) known for local goods and a rustic, casual atmosphere. Best for shopping, crafts, and relief printing props, this weekend market is highly recommended by the community.

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102 Reddit upvotes
kad Luang
#4
kad Luang
4.4(6200)

Kad Luang is a casual, highly recommended local market, popular on Reddit for shopping, especially for lanterns and krathongs. It's known as the biggest Chinese market, offering glass cups and local delicacies. "Buy souvenirs and food you might want to take home at Warorot Market.

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158 Reddit upvotes
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
#5
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
4.3(24736)

The Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is a highly recommended night market for shopping, dining, and evening strolls. This casual spot is popular on Reddit, with one user suggesting "Go to fay and night in suthep, they soecialize in northern food, order fermented pork eggs and anything you feel like trying on the menu.

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21 Reddit upvotes
#6
Siri Wattana Market
4.4(8455)

Siri Wattana Market is popular on Reddit (5 mentions), with one user noting, "everything suddenly shifted." It's a local market for fresh food, fruits, and vegetables, offering an authentic local experience. Highly recommended for local food.

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672 Reddit upvotes
#7
Bann Kang Wat
4.5(4478)

Bann Kang Wat is a local village known for art, workshops, live music, and food. It's popular on Reddit, with one user calling it "lovely." Best for art workshops and exploring, the community highly recommends it.

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89 Reddit upvotes
#8
Tha Phae night market
4.5(6539)

The lively Tha Phae night market is a highly recommended spot for shopping, food, and weekend activities. As one Redditor put it, "and Tha Phae night market on Sunday." This street market is best for its vibrant atmosphere.

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205 Reddit upvotes
#9
Wua Lai night market
4.5(7091)

The Wua Lai night market is a lively spot for shopping, food, and local crafts. Best for weekend activities, especially on Saturday. Highly recommended by the community.

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205 Reddit upvotes
#10
Ruamchok Mall
4.3(3194)

Ruamchok Mall is a lively spot, highly recommended for shopping and dining. It often hosts a night market and has many restaurants, along with wholesale options. You can even find drain covers and anti-odor drain pipes here.

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177 Reddit upvotes
#11
Anusarn night market
4.2(4173)

Anusarn night market is a touristy night market, best for shopping and food. You'll find clothing and suredesign items here. As one Redditor put it, "you can walk to Anusarn night market for more touristy things.

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23 Reddit upvotes
#12
Lang Mor market
4.5(845)

Lang Mor market is a casual local market, great for shopping and food. It's known for street food and is a popular night market near the Grand Palace. The community highly recommends it.

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21 Reddit upvotes
#13
Ming muang market
4.1(909)

Ming Muang Market in Old Town offers a local atmosphere, highly recommended for its suredesign clothing. You'll also find fruit and fruit salad here.

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4 Reddit upvotes
#14
Chiang Mai Northern Gate market (Cowboy Hat lady)
4.5(59)

Experience authentic street food at Chiang Mai Northern Gate market (Cowboy Hat lady). This local spot is highly recommended for its slow-braised pork leg (ข้าวขาหมู) at 65 baht. Best for street food, it's a community favorite.

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457 Reddit upvotes
#15
Chiang Mai gate market
4.4(8834)

Chiang Mai Gate Market is a local food hub, highly recommended for its street food and cheap eats. You can find local food here, with a local atmosphere. As one Redditor noted, "you can find those in night markets or food hubs like Chiang Mai gate market.

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201 Reddit upvotes
#16
Kalare Night Bazaar
4.2(851)

The Kalare Night Bazaar is a lively night market, best for shopping, nightlife, and Muay Thai. Community tags include night market, shopping, and Muay Thai.

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17 Reddit upvotes
#17
Nong Ho Flea Market
4.3(498)

Nong Ho Flea Market is a local market best for shopping. This flea market offers second-hand items and discount store finds. As one Redditor put it, "Nong Ho Flea Market" is a great spot for bargain hunting.

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12 Reddit upvotes
#18
Chiang Mai University Night Market
4.3(1906)

The Chiang Mai University Night Market is a casual, family-friendly market open every night. It's highly recommended for shopping, food, and drifting trikes, offering a unique go-kart alternative.

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9 Reddit upvotes
#19
Malin Plaza night market
4.2(1441)

Malin Plaza night market is a casual spot best for second-hand clothing and cheap local food. Many second-hand clothes sellers are there nightly. The community highly recommends this market for its affordable offerings.

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8 Reddit upvotes
#20
Lana Square food market
4.4(709)

The Lana Square food market offers a casual atmosphere, best for relaxing and eating. As one Redditor noted, it's "a good way to relax." The community highly recommends this market for its food and relaxing vibe.

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6 Reddit upvotes