Restaurant in San Sai, Thailand
Local northern Thai, away from tourist circuits.
Pa Daeng Jin Tup is a local-facing dining option in San Sai District, northeast of central Chiang Mai, suited to returning visitors who want to eat beyond the tourist trail. Booking is easy and pricing is expected to be in line with neighbourhood Thai restaurants. Confirm hours directly before visiting, as no website or phone is currently published.
If you are already familiar with San Sai's local dining scene and want to go deeper into northern Thai cooking rather than broader, Pa Daeng Jin Tup is the right next step. This is a venue suited to returning visitors and food-focused travellers who want something rooted in the neighbourhood rather than polished for tourist traffic. It is not the place for a formal special-occasion dinner with all the trappings — it is the place for the meal you actually remember from a trip to Chiang Mai.
Pa Daeng Jin Tup sits in San Sai District, roughly northeast of central Chiang Mai, at 11 San Sai Luang. The venue's database record carries no published hours, phone, or website at this time, which means direct walk-in or local inquiry is your most reliable approach. Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so planning the same week you arrive in Chiang Mai should be sufficient — no need to lock this in weeks ahead. That said, if you are visiting during Chiang Mai's high season (November through February), confirming availability a few days in advance is sensible.
Because cuisine type, price range, and seat count are not confirmed in the current record, budget planning is leading handled on arrival or through local sources. Northern Thai restaurants in the San Sai area typically run well below Bangkok fine-dining prices, so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor here. For broader context on eating and drinking in the area, see our full San Sai restaurants guide, our full San Sai bars guide, and our full San Sai experiences guide.
Reservations: Easy to secure; walk-in or same-week booking should work outside peak season. Dress: No dress code on record; smart-casual is appropriate for the neighbourhood. Budget: Not confirmed; expect local pricing consistent with San Sai District dining. Getting there: San Sai District is accessible by car or rideshare from central Chiang Mai. Hours: Not published in current data , confirm locally before visiting.
If Pa Daeng Jin Tup sparks an interest in serious Thai cooking across the country, the trail is worth following. Sorn in Bangkok represents the southern Thai benchmark at the leading of the price range. For Michelin-recognised Thai cooking outside Bangkok, PRU in Phuket and AKKEE in Pak Kret are both worth building an itinerary around. Regional Thai specialists elsewhere in the country include Ayutthayarom in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Baan Heng in Khon Kaen, and Baan Chik Pork Noodles in Udon Thani. For island-based alternatives, Baan Suan Lung Khai in Ko Samui and The Spa in Lamai Beach cover different ends of the experience spectrum. You can also browse our full San Sai hotels guide and our full San Sai wineries guide to round out your visit.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pa Daeng Jin Tup | — | ||
| Sorn | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | ฿฿฿฿ | — |
| Baan Tepa | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | ฿฿฿฿ | — |
| Côte by Mauro Colagreco | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | ฿฿฿฿ | — |
| Gaa | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | ฿฿฿฿ | — |
| Sühring | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | ฿฿฿฿ | — |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
It depends on what kind of occasion. Pa Daeng Jin Tup is in San Sai District, northeast of central Chiang Mai — a local neighbourhood setting rather than a formal dining room. If your idea of a special occasion is a meaningful meal in a place that feels genuinely rooted in northern Thai cooking rather than a polished event venue, it can work well. For a milestone dinner with wine service and a tasting menu format, restaurants closer to central Chiang Mai or Bangkok would be a stronger fit.
San Sai District has limited documented dining competition at this level, which is partly what makes Pa Daeng Jin Tup worth noting for anyone already in the area. For northern Thai cooking with more amenities and easier access from central Chiang Mai, the old city and Nimman neighbourhoods offer more options. If you are comparing across Thailand rather than just the district, Baan Tepa in Bangkok represents a more structured take on regional Thai cuisine.
No published menu or dietary policy is on record for Pa Daeng Jin Tup. For northern Thai cooking generally, pork, fish sauce, and shrimp paste are common base ingredients, so strict vegetarian or vegan diners should confirm directly before visiting. Given the local, neighbourhood format at 11 San Sai Luang, arriving with clear requests in Thai is likely more effective than assuming menu flexibility.
Pa Daeng Jin Tup is in San Sai District, not in central Chiang Mai — budget time for the journey and do not expect the venue to function like an old-city tourist restaurant. No website or phone number is publicly listed, so showing up or asking your accommodation to assist with contact is the practical approach. It suits diners who already have some familiarity with northern Thai food and want a local experience rather than an introduction to the cuisine.
No seating capacity or group booking policy is on record. For groups larger than four, it is worth confirming space in advance — San Sai neighbourhood restaurants at this level often have limited seating. If your group needs guaranteed space, a venue with a documented reservation system and private dining option in central Chiang Mai would reduce the risk of a wasted trip.
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