Restaurant
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Bib Gourmand noodle shop in Chang Phueak serving Chiang Mai's signature khao soi, a rich, gently spicy curry noodle soup, from morning to mid-afternoon.
Meena Rice Based Cuisine
Bib Gourmand countryside restaurant in San Kamphaeng known for five-coloured rice served with home-style Thai and northern dishes in a garden setting.
At a glance
- Type
- Thai farm-to-table
- Area
- San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
Good to know
- Bib Gourmand
- Terrace
- Car park
- Cards accepted
Why we recommend it
Meena Rice Based Cuisine is a countryside restaurant in San Klang, San Kamphaeng, just outside Chiang Mai, set in the Lhong Him Kaw creative hub. It is open-air and surrounded by greenery, and it has earned a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Thailand for good quality, good value cooking with a farm-to-table approach.
The restaurant is built around rice, and its signature is five-coloured rice, served alongside home-style Thai and northern Thai dishes. The plates are designed for sharing, so order several and pass them around. The dish the inspectors single out is pork ribs in longan curry, which they describe as spicy, rich and subtly sweet; the inspectors also recommend the longan desserts, so save room for something sweet at the end.
The setting is the main difference from eating in the city. With its rustic look and garden views, Meena feels like a lunch stop on a day trip rather than a quick meal between sights. It suits families, couples and anyone heading east towards San Kamphaeng, and it works well combined with a visit to MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum in the same district.
Meena is open every day from 10:00 to 20:30, which makes it flexible for lunch or an early dinner. The restaurant manages its own bookings, so call directly if you are coming with a group or at a weekend. There is air-conditioned seating as well as a terrace, a car park, and credit cards are accepted.
Because it is outside the centre, the easiest way to get there is by taxi or ride-hailing car, or as part of a hired-car day out. Allow time for the journey, and if you are driving yourself, go in daylight so that you can enjoy the countryside along the way.
If you are making a day of it, start with MAIIAM in the morning and arrive at Meena for a late lunch. Order the five-coloured rice for the table, try the pork ribs with longan curry, and ask the staff about the day's dishes. Bring insect repellent for the garden seating in the evening. If you are a large group, call ahead to make sure there is space, particularly at weekends.
Meena Rice Based Cuisine FAQs
What is Meena known for?
Five-coloured rice served with home-style Thai and northern Thai dishes.
What should I order?
Pork ribs with longan curry, and a longan dessert to finish.
What are the opening hours?
According to the MICHELIN Guide, daily from 10:00 to 20:30.
Does it have a Michelin award?
Yes, a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Thailand.
Where is it?
At 13/5 Moo 2, San Klang, San Kamphaeng, in the Lhong Him Kaw creative hub.
Can I combine it with other sights?
Yes, MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum is in the same district.
Do they take cards?
Yes, credit cards are accepted, and there is a car park.
Do I need to book?
For groups or weekends, call the restaurant directly.