The short answer
Khum Khantoke: what visitors should know first
A set dinner and dance for first-time visitors who want to try northern Thai food in one sitting. It is not suited to strict vegetarians. Book ahead and ask about seating, as khantoke is traditionally eaten low to the floor.
Useful facts
Khum Khantoke facts at a glance
- Location
- 139 Moo 4, Nong Pakrung, behind Big C Extra
- Dining style
- Khantoke set dinner with dance shows
- Hours listed
- Daily 19:00 to 21:00 (Wikivoyage)
- Price signal
- Higher than street food; check price when booking
- Signature order
- Khantoke dinner, northern Thai set
- Good for
- First northern Thai meal with a show
Why it matters
Why Khum Khantoke is worth your time
A khantoke dinner is one of the few places where a visitor can see a northern Thai meal served as it is traditionally presented, with the show alongside. For families on a short trip it packs food and culture into one evening.
It is a tourist-facing venue, so expect a set programme rather than a quiet restaurant. Pages we opened say nothing on vegetarian menus, so strict vegetarians and Jain families should phone first and may prefer other restaurants in this guide. Because of the floor seating and the distance from the old city, plan the evening around comfort for older relatives.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Khantoke tray dinner
The set meal follows the northern custom of eating from a pedestal tray.
- 02
Dance programme
The venue's site lists a parade, a Tee dance and a hill tribe dance.
- 03
Booking options
Online booking and phone numbers are on the official site.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Khum Khantoke is at 139 Moo 4, Nong Pakrung, behind Big C Extra, according to Wikivoyage, which lists a daily northern Thai all-you-can-eat dinner from 19:00 to 21:00. The venue's own site lists a khantoke dinner with a parade, a Tee dance and a hill tribe dance, plus buffet and a la carte options.
A khantoke dinner takes its name from the pedestal tray used as a small table, and diners traditionally sit on the floor, with sticky rice eaten instead of plain rice. The Wikipedia page notes the custom is northern and is also held at weddings and temple festivals.
Book by phone or online, and ask about seating, vegetarian dishes and pick-up or return transport. Arrive a little early so older guests can settle comfortably before the show.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Reserve ahead
- Ask about chairs or raised seating
- Ask about vegetarian options
- Arrange return transport
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Nong Pakrung, Chiang Mai Business Park, south of the old city
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours
- Best time
- Evening, from 19:00
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A khantoke meal is traditionally eaten seated low to the floor. Ask when booking whether chairs or raised tables are available, and request a seat near the exit. The venue is outside the old city, so arrange return transport.
- Tickets and access
- Reservations are recommended per Wikivoyage; the official site has an online booking page. Confirm the price, show times and any vegetarian meal in advance. Hours listed online can be out of date, so confirm opening times by phone or on a map listing before you travel.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Khum Khantoke
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A khantoke meal is traditionally eaten seated low to the floor. Ask when booking whether chairs or raised tables are available, and request a seat near the exit. The venue is outside the old city, so arrange return transport.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Khum Khantoke vegetarian?
The pages we opened do not mention vegetarian meals. Ask when booking.
Do you sit on the floor?
A khantoke meal is traditionally eaten seated low. Ask the venue about chairs.
Where is it?
At 139 Moo 4, Nong Pakrung, behind Big C Extra, per Wikivoyage.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
