anthony bourdain chiang mai
anthony bourdain chiang mai

Anthony Bourdain Chiang Mai : All Of The Restaurants Picked On A Cook’s Tour

When Anthony Bourdain visited Chiang Mai on his show A Cook’s Tour, he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased in a convenient list.

This is A Cook’s Tour, season 2, episode 11. It first aired on May 30, 2003.

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DISH – “Northern Thai Food” – Anthony Bourdain Chiang Mai

WHAT IS IT?

First: A plain rice with Nam Prik, pulverized fried chilis, shrimp paste, tomato and a sticky rice. Second: Fried mackerel and a spicy salad.

“I like it here.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Aroon Rai
45 Kotchasarn Rd, Tambon Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand

DISH – “Street Food” – Anthony Bourdain Chiang Mai

WHAT IS IT?

First: Anthony doesn’t know if it is banana or plantain but he described it as sweet and perfect desert.

Second: Olives and fish inside leaf packets.

Third: Banana-egg crepe with condensed milk and sugar on top.

“Nothing like an independently-owned and operated fast food outlet.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Chiang Mai, Thailand

NOTES – Anthony Bourdain Chiang Mai

Though we didn’t know exactly where Anthony Bourdain ate, there are still many food stands that offers these kinds of foods around Chiang Mai.

DISH – “Chiang Mai Breakfast Dishes” – Anthony Bourdain Chiang Mai

WHAT IS IT?

First: A bowl of Jok. Anthony described this dish as it is like egg drop soup with little pork meatballs, coconut, ginger and scallion.

Second: For dessert, he had a coconut cream that’s been gelatinized.

WHERE IS IT?

Jok Sompet
59 3 Sri Poom Rd, Si Phum Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand

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DISH – Papaya Salad – Anthony Bourdain Chiang Mai

WHAT IS IT?

Papaya Salad, it is made up of peanuts, chilis, julienned green papaya, and dried shrimp.

“It’s delicious. I mean, it is really, really good. I can see why my friend flipped over this.” -Anthony Bourdain.

WHERE IS IT?

Huen Phen
เชืยงใหม่, 112 Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai District, 50200, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand

DISH – “Chiang Mai Noodle Dish” – A Cook’s Tour Chiang Mai

WHAT IS IT?

First: Fish noodles with wonton can be paired with hot chutney, fish sauce or pepper.

Second: Glass noodle soup with wonton, fishballs, sausage and chili sauce.

“The sound of quality. C’mon, slurpin’ noodles late at night with a bunch of my fellow workers, I found it, I’ve hit the main vein, it’s right here. It doesn’t get any better than this.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Rot Nueng Restaurant
46/5-6 เจริญประเทศ Charoen Prathet Rd, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand

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