Lamphun

Northern Thai coconut curry noodle soup topped with crispy egg noodles. A signature dish of Chiang Mai featuring a rich, creamy coconut curry broth with both soft boiled noodles and crispy fried noodles on top. The dish is characterized by its complex flavor profile balancing savory, salty, sour, and sweet elements, with traditional accompaniments of pickled mustard greens, shallots, and lime.

Crispy rice cakes with sweet cane sugar drizzle. Khao Taen, also known as Nang Let in Northern Thai dialect, is a traditional Thai snack made from sun-dried or oven-dried sticky rice cakes that are deep-fried until they puff up into golden, crispy crackers. The crunchy rice cakes are then drizzled with a rich caramelized palm sugar syrup, creating a perfect balance of texture and sweetness. This ancient snack originated in Northern and Northeastern Thailand as a clever way to preserve and repurpose leftover sticky rice before the age of refrigeration. Today, it remains a beloved traditional treat found at temple ceremonies, festivals, and local markets throughout Northern Thailand.

Nam Lamyai is a traditional Thai longan drink made with dried or fresh longan fruit and fragrant pandan leaves. This sweet, honey-like beverage with its light amber color is a popular refreshment at food markets and street vendors throughout Thailand, especially during hot weather. The combination of longan's unique caramel-like sweetness and pandan's aromatic qualities creates a soothing and naturally sweet drink that's perfect for cooling down on a summer day.