Fancy a Bite?

No, we're not suggesting that Dracula asks this question ('though he may well have done!) but more asking you, as a visitor to our City, have you tried so! Northern Thai food? Many people have a preconceived notion that all Thai dishes are fiery hot and, therefore, to be avoided. Not true! Most Thai meals are not too spicy and many are not spicy at all at least as far as "hotness" is concerned. While, surely, lots of Thai people like the fierceness of extra chillies (especially E-san people), the vast majority of Thais favor a more moderate "spice" which doesn't set their taste buds afire! Restaurant menus will frequently guide you on a dish's "hotness" but, if not, don't be afraid to say "Mai Phet" not hot please. To make it even easier for you, we have listed a few dishes which have usually proved popular with overseas visitors. We want you to enjoy your North Thailand experience and, if you're from Kentucky, not have to eat the Colonel's chicken or, if from Yorkshire, to be a bit more adventurous than cod 'n chips! Try some of the following suggestions and we're sure you'll agree they are "Aroy makk, maak" absolutely delicious!

Most Thai dishes are flavored with spices which, although not "hot" are not intended to be eaten. They are in the dish (perhaps soup) purely for the flavors they impart. These spices include lemon grass, ginger, kafir lime leaves and galanga root simply leave them or discard onto a separate plate..