Sep 16 2011
Great new Chiang Mai restaurant: Kao Soy Nimman
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On our ongoing search for Chiang Mai’s best khao soi we checked out a new spot on fashionable Nimmanhemin’s Soi 7 with the promising name of Kao Soy Nimman.
Kao Soy, Khao Soi -- whatever!
Spellings may vary but it’s a standard — signature really — north Thai and Chiang Mai dish; both soft and crispy wheat noodles in a curry broth. (See earlier post.) Checking out Kao Soy Nimman was definitely a good move since this excellent effort reached a commendable 8.5 on our khao soi-ometer — rare indeed!
The noodles tasted fresh, the stock was spot on — intense, rich and with a good kick to it — and options included crispy pork, seafood, classic chicken or fish. The price is 50 to 75 baht depending on your choice, so a bit pricier than the standard market version, but worth the extra few baht — and it’s a good sized portion too.
This simple looking soup reached the dizzy heights of an 8.5.
Kao Soy isn’t just about khao soi though. Their extensive menu displayed a huge range of northern Thai specialties including a whole page of nam phrik (chilli dips) at 30 baht each, and plenty of mouthwatering traditional delicacies, all at reasonable prices and with no added MSG. A few unusual dishes will tickle tourists’ fancy, such as red ant salad.
The setting is pleasant in a quite spacious garden and service is polite and efficient — we’ll be heading back very soon. Might be a 60 baht tuk tuk ride from downtown, but if you want to sample good, authentic north Thai food in agreeable, non-touristy surroundings, this is worth the fare.
Might just go back again tomorrow.
Kao Soy Nimman
Nimmanhemin Soi 7
T: (053) 894 881
Open daily 11:00-22:00
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We’ll have to go check it out. I’d take a songtaew (red bus) ride for about 20-30b instead to Khao Soi Nimmen Soi Jet!
I’m back in beautiful Chiang Mai in 6 weeks. Yet another recommendation to add to my list of must-do eateries. Bon appetit!
Went there last night with friends, and was thoroughly impressed. They didn’t have a few things that we initially ordered, a byproduct of having such an enormous menu and certain items being seasonal, but everything we got was amazing. I ordered the Kua Kae and the Nam Prik Hed Lom, both of which were incredibly rich & flavorful and crazy delicious. My friend got Hang Ley, which was also arroy mak! The prices were totally reasonable given the quality of food, and quite low by classy restaurant standards. The staff spoke excellent English and was glad to help us wade through the vast number of tantalizing options on the menu.
Will definitely be going back, can’t wait for frog season!
Went here today – delicious, and a lovely setting! The on-the-bone chicken is a tad difficult to eat with chopsticks and a spoon, but worth the effort! Khao soi, kanom jeen, laab and two soft drinks came to 215 baht. Thanks for the recommendation!
Cheers Ian – glad you enjoyed it!
thanks a lot, and I’ll recommend out side in my restaurant about 6 or 7 pm. Its very nice place and good food.Welcome everybody, Hope to see you soon na