The short answer
Roti Pa Day: what visitors should know first
A good late-evening dessert stop near the Tha Phae Gate. Ask about egg and fillings if you are vegetarian, and expect street-side service late into the night.
Useful facts
Roti Pa Day facts at a glance
- Location
- Thapae Road, in front of Wat Mahawan
- Dining style
- Street roti stall
- Hours
- About 5 pm to midnight, per one guide
- Signature order
- Try: banana roti
- Diet note
- Egg unconfirmed; no diet tag
Why it matters
Why Roti Pa Day is worth your time
Thai-style roti has its roots in Indian flatbread, and stalls like this one are part of the evening street-food scene around the old city. Two guides we opened name this one, which makes it a dependable dessert stop for visitors on Thapae Road.
It is a cheap, quick treat and sits right on the route between the Tha Phae Gate and the Sunday Walking Street area. Older travellers should note that it is a sugary, fried snack served at a street stall, so it is a treat rather than a meal. Vegetarian families can often eat the sweet fillings, but should confirm egg first.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Banana roti
The classic filling, named by Thaiger.
- 02
Many toppings
CityLife says about 20 toppings are on offer.
- 03
Late hours
Open into the night, handy after the Tha Phae Gate.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Roti Pa Day is named by Thaiger and Chiang Mai CityLife. CityLife places it in front of Wat Mahawan on Thapae Road and says it is open daily from around 5 pm to midnight, with about 20 toppings cooked in coconut oil. Thaiger describes crisp roti with banana, Nutella or condensed milk.
Walk east from the Tha Phae Gate and look for the stall near the temple. Order one roti and share it, since a folded, filled roti is richer than it looks. The banana version is the classic; the other fillings are listed by the guides.
Vegetarians should ask whether egg goes into the batter or the filling, because roti in Thailand is sometimes made with egg and we could not confirm this stall's practice. The listing carries no diet tag. If your group wants a savoury dinner, eat first and come here for the sweet finish.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask whether egg is used
- Share one roti between two
- Go in the evening
- Carry small cash
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Thapae Road, in front of Wat Mahawan
- Time needed
- 15 to 30 minutes
- Best time
- Evening, from about 5 pm
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A street stall on a busy road with no seating of its own that we know of. Easy to reach on flat ground, but evening traffic and crowds may tire older travellers; eat nearby on a bench or take it back to the hotel.
- Tickets and access
- No reservations. One guide lists it open daily from about 5 pm to midnight; confirm current hours.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Roti Pa Day
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A street stall on a busy road with no seating of its own that we know of. Easy to reach on flat ground, but evening traffic and crowds may tire older travellers; eat nearby on a bench or take it back to the hotel.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Roti Pa Day vegetarian?
The sweet fillings are not meat, but we could not confirm egg, so ask. It carries no diet tag.
Where is it?
CityLife places it in front of Wat Mahawan on Thapae Road.
What does it cost?
We did not find a verified price; ask at the stall.
Sources and further reading
- Thaiger: 10 must-try street foods in Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai CityLife: Michelin Guide's favourite street food
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
