Chiang Khong Restaurants

[DavidFL]

Reposting an old thread that went missing

BREAKFAST
The best choices are the Tammila or the Bamboo Mexican

The Tammila

Bamboo Mexican
The fruit muesli

DINNER
4 good choices
The Baan Maitri - the best THai food
Rin's Bar - big servings of farang "pub food."
Bamboo Mexican - the best fresh Mexican food anywhere on the Mekong
Pan Pan - guesthouse & restaurant open late at night when the others have closed

BAAN MAITRI

The Baan Maitri restaurant has the best Thai food in town.
It is riverside, downstream from the customs office & between the Rim Nam & Rim Khong restaurants.

Cops & governement oficials from Chiang Rai often come to dine here when in town.

My favourite dishes

A Yam Tuna & Apple, with chillies & carrot

For an out of this world taste sensation.

Mekong fish with black pepper

Pork fried with herbs & spices

THE BAMBOO MEXICAN

For the best Mexican on the Khong

RIN’S BAR
Just down from Tammila & The Bamboo Mexican

Good drinks / food/ pool Table / PLUS satellite TV where you can watch the MotoGP races live!

Plus Rin turn out some pretty good value for money farang food.

PAN PAN
Late at night in Chiang Khong most of the riverside restaurants are closed by 9-9.30PM, with most of their business done late afternoon – dusk – early evening.

If you get caught out, then give the Pan Pan Guesthouse – Restaurant a go.

Its cheap ‘n cheerful

& damn good food – as we found out = worthy of a return.

 

[DavidFL]

Ban Pun Rim Khong

downstream in Hat Khrai past the Catfish museum & Wat Hat Khrai, at the very end of the road.

A quiet low key riverside restaurant with tasty inexpensive food.

Riverside views

Cheap tasty Thai food

 

[DavidFL]

Chiang Khong Night Life
The Wua Han Sankhampang is the adult night spot for a late night out in CK.
No delinquent teenagers. The customers here are hospital staff / teachers / govt officials.
The music rocks & the WHS is always tops for a good night out in CK.

Khun Nit is the owner

& in the day time doubles as a CK town policeman & he’s a good one. Very popular & honest.
He’s been a long time GTR friend for several years so you all be good in CK now.

The Wua Han has moved location, across the street & further out of town, (opposite Jan Yim)
A much bigger, smarter, more upmarket, cool place.

THE CHIANG ROY PUB

opposite Bamboo Mexican
is a bit of a local sports bar, sometimes with live music

popular in high season

quiet in low season

 

[DavidFL]

Chiang Khong Coffee Shops

RIDER's COFFEE

a spanking new bright colourful air-con coffee shop for bikers.

in the main street, upstream after the CK Teak Garden Resort Hotel, towards the cargo port.
Mike the owner rides a Harley, works in Bangkok with his own engineering company & is a damn good guy.
Well worth checking out.

BAAN FAI – Doi CHAANG COFFEE
In the main street near Nam Khong Riverside hotel

they are also open reasonably late 9-9.30PM for a late night cuppa should you need one.

RIVERSIDE COFFEE SHOPS with a view

THE VIEW Coffee the new hot spot for CK
On R1129, on a hillock new hot spot overlooking the Mekong.

Magnificent view but only average food = your paying for the view, but generally it’s “worth it.”

PANORAMA COFFEE

30 Kms downstream. On R1155 between the Lai Ngao viewpoint & Wiang Kaen.

Undoubtedly has THE view overlooking the Khong, an unimpeded 180 degree panoramic view up & downstream.

Check em out sometime.

 

[DavidFL]

The Kieng Kong

out of town on R1155.
A gem of a spot - resort & restaurant overlooking the Mekong, near Huai Ian, downstream from Chiang Khong.

A perfect spot for a late afterno0n snack & bevvie after a run along R1155 & / or R1093

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[DavidFL]

Chiang Khong Coffee House

A quiet very nicely renovated building.

Loads of fresh air plus peace & quiet.

One of the best cappuccinos I've had for a log long time = I had a second.

Highly recommended.

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[DavidFL]

The new kid on the block.

The Chiang Khong Cafe

a new up market pub-restaurant.
Aircon. Clean. Good Service. Fairly extensive menu.

Indoor / outdoor seating. Big TV screens.

Live 3 piece band that know all the songs - farang & Thai, but obviously need a few more rehearsals.

Location way down right at the far south end of town, next to Tesco Lotus.
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[blackb15]

Thanks very much for update I have been to some,the new cafe looks worth a visit also
Safe riding

 

[DavidFL]

A damn nice baguette & a mixed berry smoothie.

Chicken, bacon & cheese - super.

Plus a view from the Tammila

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[DavidFL]

The Rotor Coffee

A smart clean little aircon coffee shop.

Indoor & outdoor seating

Nice coffee

Conveniently located down town, in the soi parrallel to the river, behind the original customs office.
Very quiet, a nice spot to relax in solitude for some.

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[DavidFL]

Wynn Coffee

the biggest cups of coffee I've had for a while.

The Hazlenut Latte is a total winner!

A nice aircon bakery cafe

Lunch time lots of officials pop in here for a cuppa - immigration, customs, nurses & doctors.
The place is soooo popular.

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[DavidFL]

the best value for money

The Steak n Salad

Location at the south end of town, heading towards Tesco Lotus. Just before the bridge & immigration. Left hand side.
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[DavidFL]

Du Coffee Cup

A recently re-opened aircon coffee shop.
Open again for 4 months (after being closed for a year while the kids went to work overseas.)

Smart, cozy clean, cheap & good value for money.

Indoor & out door seating.

A value for money caesar salad.

A giant ice cappuccino

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[DavidFL]

Another hidden gem.. the Lhung Baan Steak House

A friendly, open air, family steak house out of town on the south side.

Cozy dining. Inexpensive. nice value for money.

Tuna Salad

Pork Shoulder

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[DavidFL]

The Skywalk Coffee Skywalk Cafe Wiang Kaen

10 kms downstream & next door to the Kieng Khong Chalets

An open air split level coffee shop & restaurant.

stunning river views

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[hawaiianbrians]

I wondered what they were building there, thanks for the update! We will have to try that next time we are in the area.

 

[DavidFL]

Another newbie upstream,

The Sab Indy

located on the hill next to Chiang Khong Hill resort.
Some magnificent panorama views

Good service & snacks

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[blackb15]

Will be heading up that way during this visit so will check it out.
Safe riding

 

[DavidFL]

A good value for money "cheap charlie" restaurant in the main street / centre of town, by the 7-11.

The "Ai Yah -Aroi" restaurant

A nice big Phat Siew

Open 12pm - 2PM & 5pm - 8pm.

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[midnight]

the best value for money

The Steak n Salad
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Location at the south end of town, heading towards Tesco Lotus. Just before the bridge & immigration. Left hand side.
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100% ate there a couple years back. is it still there?

 

[DavidFL]

The Rotor Coffee
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A smart clean little aircon coffee shop.
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Indoor & outdoor seating
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Nice coffee
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Conveniently located down town, in the soi parrallel to the river, behind the original customs office.
Very quiet, a nice spot to relax in solitude for some.

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Rotor Coffee is closed.

 

[DavidFL]

The best coffee in town.
Outstanding Lattes & Cappuccinos (GTR favourites.)

Slow Bar Chiang Khong
a small arty coffee shop, where making coffee is an art

Enjoying a morning cuppa with Joe Cummings

The young master

An excellent cuppa & cheap. Dont miss out.
But as the name says Slow Bar, there's no rush but it is well worth the wait!
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