3 Dining Experiences in Chiang Mai Worth Booking

1.Traditional Khantoke Dinner and Show from Chiang Mai

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

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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2.Private Dinner Cooking Class with Benny in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $97Top rated

Spend about five hours with Benny and Nan, starting at a local market with food tasting before cooking five Thai dishes at their home. Choose from menu categories, use garden ingredients, enjoy coffee and herbal tea, and take home a full-color recipe book.

“Great time learning the recipes with Benny. She is great at demonstrating how to do the cooking and takes her time. Recommend this cooking class”

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3.Ladyboy Cabaret – Stories, Dinner and Sparkle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $49

Spend four hours with a small group of up to eight, starting with a songthaew ride and dinner at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. Guides such as Gam and Bimi share personal insight into Chiang Mai’s LGBTQ+ community before a ladyboy cabaret at Ram Show Bar, with one drink and tips included.

“The cabaret show was such a fun and fascinating experience! The performances were full of energy, color, and talent — definitely one of the most entertaining nights we’ve had. The venue also serves alcohol, which made it easy to relax and Read more”

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