Just by the river Ping we enjoy a lunch at the famous Khao Soi (Khao Sawy) Sa Mer Jai. ( ร้านข้าวซอยเสมอใจ)

At lunch time the place fills up with Thai people, all proving that this place still provides great taste and value for the money. This restaurant is an institution when it comes to typical northern Thai style Khao Soi. There are quite a few restaurant down by the river in this area that seems appeling by the way.

In our case though we were more impressed by the fantastic northern Thai dish, Gaeng Hangley , than the Khao Soi noodle curry soup.

Gaeng Hangley is a sweet, sour and spicy pork curry, cooked for a few hours in a ginger-tamarind sauce. It’s not that easy to make a perfect blend of sweet sour and spicy but here in Sa Mer Jai- simply a perfect balance! Gaeng Hangley is also a popular choice at kantoke, northern Lanna Thai, dinners where its served with khao niow (sticky rice). Sa Mer Jais selection of colorful Thai desserts that mostly are based on coconut milk or egg were also impressing.

After lunch we relaxed at Wat Faham temple nearby, enjoying the silent flow of the muddy brown Ping river together, with a fresh brewed coffee from the local “buscafe”!

Kao Soi Sa Mer Jai

Telephone 05324 2928

Coordinates: 18°48'14"N   99°0'17"E

Adress:

391 M.2 Jalernraj.Rd

T.Fahar. A Muang

Chiang Mai

On this blog you can find a nice listing on khao soi restaurants in Chiang Mai.

© Text, Per Sundberg

© Photo, Jan Friman