Chiang Khong Restaurants

DavidFL

DavidFL

0
Staff member
Subscribed
Jan 16, 2003
15,039
5,793
113
71
Chiang Khong
www.thegtrider.com
Reposting an old thread that went missing

BREAKFAST
The best choices are the Tammila or the Bamboo Mexican

The Tammila
1619690132935.png


Bamboo Mexican
The fruit muesli
270025=21342-GTR-BambooCK-Brekky.jpg


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

BAAN MAITRI
270025=21343-15-baan-maitri-ck.jpg

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.
DSC_6138~2.jpg

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

My favourite dishes
IMG_5695.jpg


A Yam Tuna & Apple, with chillies & carrot
DSC_1352.jpg

For an out of this world taste sensation.

Mekong fish with black pepper
IMG_4352.jpg


Pork fried with herbs & spices
270025=21348-img_3333.jpg


DSC_6180.JPG


THE BAMBOO MEXICAN
IMG_4360.jpg


For the best Mexican on the Khong
DSC_0204.jpg


IMG_4356.jpg


270025=21351-img_3671.jpg


DSC_0203.jpg


RIN’S BAR
Just down from Tammila & The Bamboo Mexican
IMG_2174B.JPG


Good drinks / food/ pool Table / PLUS satellite TV where you can watch the MotoGP races live!
IMG_2168.JPG


Plus Rin turn out some pretty good value for money farang food.
View attachment 915

DSC_0035.JPG
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Ughetto and Eoin Christie
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
1704125487239.jpeg

& 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.
IMG_3173.jpg


IMG_3174.jpg


IMG_3175.jpg


THE CHIANG ROY PUB
GTR - IMG_7035B.JPG

opposite Bamboo Mexican
is a bit of a local sports bar, sometimes with live music
GTR - IMG_7038B.JPG


popular in high season
DSC_6165~2.jpg


quiet in low season
GTR - IMG_7042B.JPG


GTR-IMG_6228.JPG
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Ughetto and Eoin Christie
Chiang Khong Coffee Shops

RIDER's COFFEE
1704125768785.jpeg


11-GTR-IMG_05.jpg

a spanking new bright colourful air-con coffee shop for bikers.
11-GTR-IMG_03.jpg


11-GTR-IMG_04.jpg

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
GTR-IMG_6045.jpg


GTR-IMG_6010.jpg


they are also open reasonably late 9-9.30PM for a late night cuppa should you need one.
11-GTR-IMG_01.jpg


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.
1-GTR-IMG_02.jpg


1-GTR-IMG_01.jpg

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

PANORAMA COFFEE
IMG_6070.JPG

30 Kms downstream. On R1155 between the Lai Ngao viewpoint & Wiang Kaen.
306113=22862-DSC_0399.JPG

IMG_6097.JPG

IMG_6069.JPG


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

IMG_6071.JPG


Check em out sometime.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Ughetto, Eoin Christie and scotty007
The Kieng Kong
GTR1 -Original- - IMG_4916.JPG

out of town on R1155.
A gem of a spot - resort & restaurant overlooking the Mekong, near Huai Ian, downstream from Chiang Khong.
GTR1 -Original- - IMG_4909.JPG


GTR1 -Original- - IMG_4910.JPG


GTR1 -Original- - IMG_4922.JPG



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

GTR- IMG_4923.JPG


GTR1 -Original- - IMG_4930.JPG


DSC_0095.JPG


DSC_0094.JPG


Google Maps Location
Google Maps

Facebook: Security Check Required

Security Check Required
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Ughetto and Eoin Christie
The new kid on the block.

The Chiang Khong Cafe
GTR - IMG_1420.JPG


a new up market pub-restaurant.
Aircon. Clean. Good Service. Fairly extensive menu.
GTR - IMG_1419B.JPG


Indoor / outdoor seating. Big TV screens.
GTR - IMG_1419B.JPG


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
 
  • Like
Reactions: Ughetto, midnight, Eoin Christie and 2 others
Thanks very much for update I have been to some,the new cafe looks worth a visit also
Safe riding
 
Had a Res. there for the music fest
Soon as this insanity re: travel over will be back.
Doing a Mekong River trip from there to Mukdahan
 
  • Like
Reactions: mikerust
I think a ride there regardless is on the cards after the current round of silliness is over.
 
The Demeter Cafe & Bistro
1626199677078.png


A surprising cool place out in the rice paddies on the rural short cut to R1155
1626199720925.png


1626199745269.png


1626199760002.png


They have an interesting coffee menu, plus a few pasta dishes. I was impressed with both.

A glass of Persephone coffee.
1626199830157.png


1626199843074.png


1626200115402.png


So who / what the hell is Demeter I wondered? Not being a scholar, I had to consult Khun Google back at home.

In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Demeter is the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture, presiding over grains and the fertility of the earth. She was also called Deo. Her cult titles include Sito "she of the Grain", as the giver of food or grain, and Thesmophoros: divine order, unwritten law; "giver of customs" and/or "legislator", in association with the secret female-only festival called the Thesmophoria.

Though Demeter is often described simply as the goddess of the harvest, she presided also over the sacred law, and the cycle of life and death. She and her daughter Persephone were the central figures of the Eleusinian Mysteries, a religious tradition that predated the Olympian pantheon, and which may have its roots in the Mycenaean period c. 1400–1200 BC. Demeter was often considered to be the same figure as the Anatolian goddess Cybele, and she was identified with the Roman goddess Ceres.
Click to expand...

But who, why thought that up in the back blocks of Chiang Khong? I'm super intrigued & shall return for more, there's always something new to learn.

Check it out sometime for a nice surprise.

goo.gl

Demeter Coffee & Bistro - ดิมิเทอร์ · บ้านเต๋น 82 ม.8 ต.สถาน อ Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai 57140, Thailand

★★★★★ · Cafe
goo.gl goo.gl
 
  • Like
Reactions: Ughetto
Enjoy Coffee Rim Khong
1627232136594.png


A unique secluded special spot on the Mekong upstream from Chiang Khong.
1627232193943.png


1627232211203.png

Multiple seating options, indoors, outdoors, riverside

1627232253302.png


1627232288337.png


1627232303853.png


Excellent coffee & 45 baht chocolate mousse.
1627232348307.png

Agape Coffee from Doi Chang

1627232387770.png

A super cool place to chill & hang out
1627232426672.png


1627232453193.png


Ms Joy is the educated, smart, experienced world traveller - owner. Good English spoken
1627232511551.png


Enjoy Coffee Rimkhong Facebook

goo.gl

Enjoy Coffee Rimkhong · 140 หมู่3 บ้านผากุบ Rim Khong, Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai 57140, Thailand

★★★★★ · Coffee shop
goo.gl goo.gl
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Ughetto and Deano747
Another "corner gem" on the Khong.

View Khong @ Chiang Khong.
1628833673631.png


Located on a corner 5.5 kms upstream from Chiang Khong & a bit easy to miss.
1628834418448.png


1628834134748.png


1628834150206.png


Fabulous views of the Khong & a super nice ambiance.
1628834205294.png


1628834217842.png


1628834235050.png


Slow paced, easy going. Good food!
1628834297042.png


A magic spot for a sundowner / happy hour
1628834333313.png


1628834363806.png


1628834377426.png


Highly recommended when you reckon you've tested all the riverside restaurants, downtown central Chiang Khong.
goo.gl

View Khong Chiang Khong · 99 หมู่ 6 บ้านห้วยเม็ง Wiang, Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai 57140, Thailand

★★★★☆ · Hotel
goo.gl goo.gl
 
  • Like
Reactions: Ughetto
  • Like
Reactions: Ughetto and Deano747
  • Like
Reactions: Ughetto and Deano747
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Ughetto
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom