CHUM Northern Kitchen @Old City
Experience authentic Northern Thai flavors at this highly-rated Chiang Mai restaurant. Enjoy delicious, well-balanced dishes with quick, friendly service. Discover it today!
About CHUM Northern Kitchen @Old City
Nestled in the heart of the Old City, this establishment offers a delightful exploration of Northern Thai cuisine. Diners consistently praise the incredibly tasty food, highlighting its punchy, spicy, and wonderfully deep, balanced flavors. The quick and friendly service enhances the dining experience, with the convenience of English menus and easy ordering adding to its appeal. With an impressive 4.6-star rating from nearly a thousand reviews and a moderate $$ price range, it's a popular spot for those seeking authentic local tastes. The inviting atmosphere, complemented by outdoor seating, makes it a welcoming choice for both solo diners and groups.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Beer, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love CHUM Northern
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
Visited May 2025 - If you're in Chiang Mai and looking to dive into northern Thai cuisine, Chum Northern Kitchen is the place to go! Even if you're not familiar with the dishes, you'll appreciate the incredibly tasty food with its punchy, spicy, and wonderfully deep and balanced flavors. The service is quick and very friendly, and the ability to order effortlessly via phone with English menus is a huge bonus. While the portions might be a tad small for the price compared to some other local eateries, the exceptional taste and quality of the food shine through. It was a very good overall experience and I'd highly recommend it! The food was great, especially the fried rice. Price are fair, and the environment is calm and comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Fabulous Northern Thai food. Completely different to food found elsewhere in Thailand. Very reasonable for the price (average 80 baht for main dish). Order a few different dishes as portions are medium sized - so treat this as large tapas. Be adventurous - we tried the bee larvae in honeycomb…
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24 พระสิงห์ Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Recent Reviews
Gipil Q.
June 11, 2025
Visited May 2025 - If you're in Chiang Mai and looking to dive into northern Thai cuisine, Chum Northern Kitchen is the place to go! Even if you're not familiar with the dishes, you'll appreciate the incredibly tasty food with its punchy, spicy, and wonderfully deep and balanced flavors. The service is quick and very friendly, and the ability to order effortlessly via phone with English menus is a huge bonus. While the portions might be a tad small for the price compared to some other local eateries, the exceptional taste and quality of the food shine through. It was a very good overall experience and I'd highly recommend it!
Caron C.
September 29, 2025
The food was great, especially the fried rice. Price are fair, and the environment is calm and comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming.
Stewart B.
July 25, 2025
Fabulous Northern Thai food. Completely different to food found elsewhere in Thailand. Very reasonable for the price (average 80 baht for main dish). Order a few different dishes as portions are medium sized - so treat this as large tapas. Be adventurous - we tried the bee larvae in honeycomb…
Lé F.
November 7, 2025
Fantastic northern Thai cuisine at this restaurant, with very decent prices, served by a welcoming group of staff in a tasteful environment. Expectedly it gets pretty busy for lunchtime.
Modell B.
August 7, 2025
What a fun evening we had. I describe CHUM as Thai Tapas. Really good northern food in small portions. Great for sharing. We ordered a table full of food. Everything was above average. Wonderful staff on hand. Comfortable dining areas. I HIGHLY recommend CHUM. its best to make reservations as this place is busy every night. The kitchen closes early so no late night dining. They also don't serve alcohol, which is why I down graded a little. We all would have liked to have a cold beer or wine with our spick food. That being said, we were still there for 2 hours. Our bill came to only 1400 baht for 4 hungry people. I would have gladly paid more if that was the case. Thank you CHUM!
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make CHUM Northern special
Outdoor Seating
Beer
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
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