Khantoke Dinners in Chiang Mai: The 9 Best Tables

1.Khan Toke Traditional Meal & Dancing Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 864 reviews · 3 hours · from $21Our pick

Spend an evening at Khum Khantoke, where you sit on floor mats at a low bamboo table and share a plentiful Northern Thai meal. English-speaking staff introduce you to Lanna customs through live dance, music, costumes, handicrafts, and friendly photo opportunities. Hotel pickup is optional from Mae Rim.

“The venue was beautiful! We really enjoyed the food and the performance. I would definitely recommend this activity.”

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2.Traditional Khantoke Dinner and Show from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 103 reviews · from $23

You’ll eat northern Thai dishes from shared platters at low tables, watch finger, candle, and sword dances, then see Yao, Lahu, Meo, Lisu, and Karen performers. Central Chiang Mai hotel pickup and drop-off are included, while drinks cost extra.

“The performance was average. We have seen a whole lot better in Thailand. The food was OK, but having to sit on the floor wd awkward and painfull. We moved to a table after a while.”

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3.Chiang Mai Traditional Khan Toke Meal & Cultural Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $48

Start with a 5:00 PM hotel pickup, tour Muang Mai wholesale market, then enjoy a Khan Toke dinner at the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center. Taste northern Thai dishes while watching fingernail, sword, candle, and folk dances performed by local hill-tribe artists.

“Delicioso. Delicioso. Delicioso. Anyone who knows me well knows that I love food. Not just any food, but delicious food. Every dish of the meal was amazing. Our guide, I believe it was Mr. Tui, was excellent in telling us about the different foods. The cultural performance was great. The entire experience was worth the price. I would do this again. I'll be back!!!”

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4.Khum Khantoke Northern Thai Cuisine and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 38 reviews · 1 day · from $21

At Khum Khantoke in Chiang Mai, you’ll eat Northern Thai food from a round rattan tray while watching Lanna music and dance from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Choose Standard, Vegetarian, Halal, Special, or Premium dining. The restaurant opens at 6:30 p.m. and sits behind Big C Extra.

“Very cool. A bit touristy but the dances and costumes seemed very authentic”

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5.Khantoke Dinner and Cultural Show At Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $32

At 6:30 pm, you sit on floor mats at a low table for a family-style Northern Thai meal, then watch Lanna music, drumming, sword dancing, and hill-tribe performances. Vegetarian and Halal meals are available, with herbal juice and water included. The show lasts about two hours.

“Friendly helpful and welcoming. Very well organized and could only eat half the food. Glass of wine was too expensive. Had it been reasonably priced I would have had more Show was great and was accompanied by English explanations/history Evening we'll spent”

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6.Khantoke Dinner with Traditional Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Spend an evening with Northern Thai culture at a Khantoke dinner in Chiang Mai. You will share Lanna dishes, watch live music and dance, and may join the festivities. Choose a set menu or buffet, with vegetarian and Halal options available on selected bookings. Pickup is optional.

“Le personnel était adorable, la nourriture excellente et le spectacle absolument magnifique ! J’ai passé une excellente soirée 🤩 je recommande cette activité à 100% !”

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7.Khantoke Dinner Experience & Cultural Dance Show with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $45

Spend an evening at Chiang Mai’s Khantoke dinner, where Thai dishes are served at low tables while musicians and dancers present Lanna traditions and ethnic performances. Hotel pickup and return transfers are included for Chiang Mai city hotels, with drinks extra and limited chair seating available by request.

“Is this a touristy thing to do attended by large tour groups? Yes. That being said, it is also something well worth doing. This provided a fabulous opportunity to gain some exposure to the various cultural traditions of Northern Thailand, includRead more”

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8.Traditional Khum Khantoke Dinner & Dance Show at Chiang Mai with Return Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $61

Spend about three hours at the Old Chiangmai Cultural Center, seated at a low khantoke table for a Northern Thai dinner and traditional dance show. Pickup is offered from selected central Chiang Mai hotels, with vegetarian meals available by request. Confirm transfer details before you go.

“Wir wurden einen Tag vor der Veranstaltung informiert, dass die Abholung und Rücktransfer vom/zum Hotel nun doch nicht verfügbar ist, wir müssen selbst anreisen zum Kathoke Dinner. Haben wir auch gemacht, jedoch lag dort beim Old Read more”

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9.Traditional Khum Khantoke Dinner from Chiang Mai with Cultural Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $61

At 7 pm, you’ll ride from a selected Chiang Mai hotel to the Old Chiangmai Cultural Center for a Lanna-style Khantoke dinner. Sit on floor mats at low circular tables, share Northern Thai dishes, and watch traditional music and dances from Thai hill-tribe communities.

“I’impressive show and great food multi cultural and family friendly. Please to be sure to tip performers for their acts”

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