Sop Ruak - Golden Triangle Restaurants

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Mekong Pizza

# 1 pizza on the Mekong according to trip advisor

Smart indoor aircon dining

A thumbs up from Ian Yonok for the best pizza in the region,

 

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Location: 450 metres downstream from the Golden Triangle.

Michael the owner is  a journalist / correspondent for SE Asia & is a mine of info on the  area / region,

 

[DavidFL]

The Lucky Cafe

an laid back, easy going bar & cafe, opposite the Serene Hotel.

run by the stunning Ms May

cheap drinks, pleasant service.

Location: Google Maps

 

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Somkid Restaurant

9 kms north-west of the GT on R1290

A splendid new dining experience out by the rice paddies

Aircon indoor / outdoor dining.

A great location and worthy of a stop for a drink or meal, if you're passing through.

Google Maps

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[DavidFL]

The best croissants on the Khong?

The Flow Cafe & Bakery

A cute, smart litle cafe & restaurant, located inside the River Breeze Hotel (ex The River.)

Professional excellent service.

Good English speakers owners. management.

A delightful River terrace restaurant

Riverside salas.

And yeah baby, first class fresh croissants - Almond & Raspberry. What a delight

Highly recommended.

Google Maps

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Supposedly the English breakfast is good too?
I shall return soon.

 

[DavidFL]

A return to the Flow Cafe & Bakery to test out the all day English breakfast.
I was not disappointed.

Coupled with the view it is a winner

Some self indulgence to top off a late Sunday brunch

And the place is popular with the locals

Google Maps

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The Doo View Khong.
An open air bamboo 'n hay cowboy style hang out on the Khong.

A magic spot to hang out in the hot season

Sensational views across the Khong to the King's Roman casino city.

Cheap eats 'n snacks & cans of cold beer

A super cool spot to hang out with old friends, Burt & Joy ex Soppong River @ Pangmapha.

Google Maps

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[DavidFL]

Come Moon

A relatively new (March 2022) "rice paddy cafe & restaurant."

From a distance it appears a bit strange & you would never know how pretty the place really is.

An excellent spot to take the family &/or girlfriend, or just to hangout with the Instagram crowd.

The menu looks damn good & the food reviews are excellent on the web, but sadly for the coffee drinkers, your coffee is only served in a plastic cup.

Skip the coffee, have a cold drink & enjoy some food would be the way to go.

Check it out sometime.

COME MOON : คำมูล · 567 หมู่ที่ 5 บ้าน เวียงแก้ว Si Don Mun, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai 57150, Thailand

★★★★★ · Restaurant

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[DavidFL]

A return to the Flow Cafe & Bakery to test out the all day English breakfast.
I was not disappointed.

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Coupled with the view it is a winner
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Some self indulgence to top off a late Sunday brunch
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And the place is popular with the locals
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Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

goo.gl

Update 27 January 2023
The Flow has a new riverside deck.

 

[DavidFL]

Chill Du View

The top Kings Roman viewing spot, with live music.

Efficient service & excellent food.

The Pla tubtim neung manao, steamed fish with lemon is an absolute winner with amazing flavours.
All the food, & we had a genuine feast on the night, was excellent! Sadly, I forgot to get the food photos.

This spot is certainly magic, with good off-street parking too.
Good service & friendly, happy staff.

Highly recommended for a super chill night out on the Mekong.

ร้านอาหารChill Du View · 83MQ+W7V, Wiang, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai 57150, Thailand

★★★★★ · Family restaurant

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[DavidFL]

The Lucky Cafe
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an laid back, easy going bar & cafe, opposite the Serene Hotel.
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run by the stunning Ms May
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cheap drinks, pleasant service.

Location: Google Maps

Sadly, the Lucky Cafe + May have gone,
No more Lucky Cafe.

 

[DavidFL]

Golden Time café Chiangsean

A cozy aircon cafe / open air restaurant.

A small aircon coffeeshop for those hot days on the Mekong.

A comfy, nice river view through the glass frontage.

A huge deck & terrace for enjoying the fresh air & night time views across the river to the Kings Roman complex.

400 metres downstream from the Chill Du View.
400 metres upstream from the Flow.

Google Maps

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[DavidFL]

Baan Kid Ngern

A large "cute playground" type family restaurant on R1290 GT - Mae Sai, 8 kms west of the GT.

Recommended if your out with the family, wife & kids.

Baan Kid Ngern Restaurant Chiangsan · 1290, Si Don Mun, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai 57150, Thailand

★★★★★ · Restaurant

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Chewittitikong Cafe

A small cosy, roadside, aircon coffee shop hugging the Mekong @ the GT.

Indoor outdoor seating.

Akha staffed, by gals from Doi Sang Ngo.

Worth a look once, if you've never stopped there.

Mekong Life Café · 522 à¹à¸§à¸µà¸¢à¸ 1, Tambon Wiang, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai 57150, Thailand

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[DavidFL]

Hiran Pub and Restaurant.

The latest new kid on the block in the wave of music dining establishments overlooking the Lao Vegas complex near the Golden Triangle.

The Hiran is a welcome mellow dining experience, with nice live background music, such that you can still have a decent conversation without needing to raise your voice.

Location adjoining the Madoo Pub.

Hiran-หิรัภ· à¹à¸§à¸µà¸¢à¸ 487/1 Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai 57150, Thailand

âââââ · Restaurant

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