The short answer
Huan Soontaree: what visitors should know first
Choose it for an evening of Northern Thai food with live music beside the Ping River, good for groups and family dinners. Closed Sundays and open from 4:30 pm, so plan it as dinner and confirm the Michelin status yourself.
Useful facts
Huan Soontaree facts at a glance
- Location
- 208 Pa Tan Road, by the Ping River
- Dining style
- Northern Thai dinner with live Lanna music
- Michelin
- Bib Gourmand, per Thai Holiday Guide and CityLife
- Signature order
- Try: gaeng hanglay, grilled pork ribs
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 4:30 pm to 11 pm; closed Sun
Why it matters
Why Huan Soontaree is worth your time
Northern Thai cooking is quite different from the Bangkok-style menus most Indian visitors expect, and Huan Soontaree is one of the clearest places to try it alongside the live music of the region.
The Thai Holiday Guide calls it a current Bib Gourmand restaurant beside the Ping River, and Chiang Mai CityLife includes it in its list of the province's Bib Gourmand entries. Michelin lists change every year, so treat the award as a recent signal rather than a promise. For family groups it works well because the sharing format suits a table of mixed ages, and the riverside address is reachable by taxi or tuk-tuk from the old city.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Gaeng hanglay
A Northern Thai pork curry that is a good introduction to Lanna flavours.
- 02
Live Lanna vocals
Performances by Soontaree Vechanont and Lanna Commins, per CityLife.
- 03
Riverside setting
Dinner beside the Ping River, a short ride from the old city.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Arrive for an early dinner around 5 pm, when the room is less crowded. The kitchen is known for gaeng hanglay, the Northern Thai pork curry, and grilled pork ribs, both named in the Thai Holiday Guide.
The restaurant is also a music venue: Chiang Mai CityLife describes classical and modern Lanna vocals by the mother-and-daughter duo Soontaree Vechanont and Lanna Commins, with diners eating by the Ping River. Ask when you reserve what time the performances start so your family can choose a quieter or livelier table.
Both main dishes are pork, so this is not the place for vegetarians or anyone avoiding pork; the listing carries no diet tag. Pair the evening with a daytime visit to Wat Phra Singh or Warorot Market.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Reserve ahead for groups
- Ask what time the music starts
- Confirm the Bib Gourmand status before relying on it
- Take a taxi back after dark
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 208 Pa Tan Road, by the Ping River
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Dinner, from about 5 pm
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A dinner restaurant with live music, which can be loud for guests who prefer quiet. Ask when booking about step-free access and a table away from the performers.
- Tickets and access
- Open Monday to Saturday, 4:30 pm to 11 pm, closed Sunday. Book ahead for groups; confirm current hours and Michelin status before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
A dinner restaurant with live music, which can be loud for guests who prefer quiet. Ask when booking about step-free access and a table away from the performers.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Huan Soontaree a Michelin restaurant?
The Thai Holiday Guide lists it as a current Bib Gourmand, and CityLife includes it in the 2025 list. Lists change yearly, so check the Michelin Guide.
Is it open for lunch?
No. It is listed from 4:30 pm to 11 pm, Monday to Saturday.
Is it good for vegetarians?
Not especially; the dishes named are pork, and it carries no diet tag.
Sources and further reading
- Thai Holiday Guide: Best restaurants in Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai CityLife: Michelin Bib Gourmand list 2025
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
