The short answer
SP Chicken: what visitors should know first
A straightforward, casual stop after Wat Phra Singh if you want grilled chicken and sticky rice rather than curry. Hours were not listed, so check them. Not suitable for vegetarians.
Useful facts
SP Chicken facts at a glance
- Location
- 9/1 Sam Lan Soi 1, Phra Singh, old city
- Dining style
- Casual rotisserie-chicken shop
- Signature order
- Try: quarter chicken with sticky rice
- Good for
- A plain, mild meal after Wat Phra Singh
- Hours
- Not listed; confirm before going
Why it matters
Why SP Chicken is worth your time
Not every good meal in Chiang Mai is a curry. A rotisserie chicken shop near the most visited temple in the old city gives a plain, mild alternative for travellers who find northern Thai spice and fish sauce heavy.
It is especially useful for older relatives or children who want recognisable food: roasted chicken and rice, eaten with the hands. Being in the Phra Singh quarter, it fits a morning at the temple without any transport. Treat it as a casual refuel rather than a destination meal, and confirm opening hours since the source did not publish them.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Quarter chicken
The simple order the guide names, served with sticky rice.
- 02
Temple-side lane
A short walk from Wat Phra Singh.
- 03
Mild alternative
A less spicy choice than curries and chilli dips.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Walk to Sam Lan Soi 1, a lane near Wat Phra Singh in the old city. The shop is a casual rotisserie-chicken format, and the page names a single order: quarter chicken with sticky rice.
Eat it the northern way, pulling off pieces of chicken and rolling small balls of sticky rice by hand. Because the menu is simple, this suits a short stop of half an hour, after the morning temple visit and before heading back to rest at the hotel.
The guide did not give hours, prices or seating details, so ask your hotel to call ahead or check on a map listing. This is a meat-only stop, so it is not suitable for vegetarians, and it carries no diet tag.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Check hours before going
- Order a quarter portion to share
- Wash hands before eating sticky rice by hand
- Avoid if you do not eat meat
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 9/1 Sam Lan Soi 1, Phra Singh, near Wat Phra Singh
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Best time
- Lunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A casual shop in a lane near the temple, close to the old city sights. Seating details were not stated; ask about a table off the lane and avoid the hottest part of the afternoon.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in. Opening hours were not listed by the source, so confirm on the day before making a special trip.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near SP Chicken
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A casual shop in a lane near the temple, close to the old city sights. Seating details were not stated; ask about a table off the lane and avoid the hottest part of the afternoon.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
What does SP Chicken serve?
Quarter rotisserie chicken with sticky rice, according to the Thai Holiday Guide.
Is it near Wat Phra Singh?
Yes, on Sam Lan Soi 1 in the Phra Singh area.
Is it vegetarian?
No, it is a chicken shop and carries no diet tag.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
