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. {}
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 {}
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 {} {}
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.
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 {} {} {} {} Google Maps Location Google Maps Facebook: Security Check Required Security Check Required
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. Facebook page Google Maps Location Google Maps
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. Google Maps Location Google Maps
A damn nice baguette & a mixed berry smoothie. {} Chicken, bacon & cheese - super. Plus a view from the Tammila {} Google Maps Location Google Maps
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. Facebook Page Google Maps Location Google Maps
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. Google Maps Location Google Maps
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. Google Maps
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 {} Google Maps Location: Google Maps
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 {} Location: Google Maps
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 {} Location: Google Maps
I wondered what they were building there, thanks for the update! We will have to try that next time we are in the area.
Another newbie upstream, The Sab Indy {} located on the hill next to Chiang Khong Hill resort. Some magnificent panorama views {} Good service & snacks {} {} Google Maps Location
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. Location: Google Maps
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! Google Maps
