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[KimoMax]

Swiss Deli Kurt and his wife Oy always have good sausage, meat, and cheese selections. As well as Yummy Sourkraut.
A few years back, thier stuff was the only option.
Now more competition, but still a sure thing if wanting good Deli products.

[Limbo]

KimoMax, on 2011-12-09 11:25:56, said:

Swiss Deli Kurt and his wife Oy always have good sausage, meat, and cheese selections.
As well as Yummy Sourkraut. A few years back, thier stuff was the only option.
Now more competition, but still a sure thing if wanting good Deli products.

Absolutely right! My latest discovery is his 'hunting sausage' (Jaegerwurst?).
There is a little bit mustard seed in it, if my taste organs don't play games
with me. Also the traditional topper, the sliced smoked salmon, is back again!

I noticed that many people still have problems finding the Swiss Deli.
At least visitors to this forum shouldn't have as Svenivan put the address on the
Google restaurant map of Chiang Rai: http://maps.google.c...003526,0.006518
Going from the police station to the post office it is a few meters around the corner
opposite the temple.

Anyhow, I heard that coming from the north (why not Mae Sai?), many foreigners nowadays
prefer the VR-restaurant above the splendid cuisine of the Teak House for a nice meal  
on the way home. Some are even said to drive up there just for its excellent steaks.
Coming from the north it is at the left somewhere in the middle between the Mae Fah Luang
University and the Chiangrai Rajabhat University.

I guess it's about five kilometers north of the Saharot Soup Restaurant that is located
in the same building as Angkritgallery and Herebookafe - or the other way around of
course). Talking about the Saharot: sadly enough they stopped serving their brilliant Yok egg
porridge, but they are thriving very well on Gaw Laow and Guay Tjap. Together with the
other two locations with the same name, one about fifty meters west from the new clocktower
and the other at the first U-turn south of Mae Korn junction, it is known to every Thai in
town. Sometimes you even see one and a half foreigner meditatively scooping a soup there.


VR carworkshop/coffeeshop and ...Steakhouse?

The VR carbody workshop has been at this location for ages and many foreigners living
in Chiang Rai and the north knew to find it. It is known for its reasonable prices and
good service. The owner has been living abroad and his English is good. A couple of
years ago a friend went there to replace the engine of his old Toyota. They connected
one by one three engines to a battery and he could pick his favourite by its sound.
Including work they charched something between thirty and forty thousand. The engine
still runs smoothly.

The workshop is about fifty meters from the side of the superhighway and there is a big
light blue sign with the letters VR on it. I was rather surprised to see that they opened
a coffee shop along the road about a year ago and now the latest development seems to
be a restaurant with the accent on steaks.
The interesting thing is that its female cook is said to have been responsible for a couple
of years for the steaks in the kitchen of an American restaurant-owner close to town.
It is very well possible that her steaks even improved as she has the freedom now
to pair American style with local insights and knowledge about processing meat.
Worth a try, that's for sure!

Limbo  

[sceadugenga]

Yes, the hunting sausage is nice, he had some pieces of smoked bacon there last week, nearly black... a few slices would flavour a whole dish!

[Limbo]

Limbo, on 2011-12-15 12:33:21, said:

Anyhow, I heard that coming from the north (why not Mae Sai?), many foreigners nowadays
prefer the VR-restaurant above the splendid cuisine of the Teak House for a nice meal  
on the way home. Some are even said to drive up there just for its excellent steaks.
Coming from the north it is at the left somewhere in the middle between the Mae Fah Luang
University and the Chiangrai Rajabhat University.

VR carworkshop/coffeeshop and ...Steakhouse?

It is very well possible that her steaks even improved as she has the freedom now
to pair American style with local insights and knowledge about processing meat.
Worth a try, that's for sure!

The 'VR-Restaurant' has a name of its own: "Isarn Inter"

And, as could be expected, the lady in charge as well:  Khun Chompu


She indeed has been learning the finesses of the Mexican and American 'cuisine'
under supervision of the owner of Don's Place. As far as I know she worked there
until a couple of years ago. As she opened her shop at the opposite side of town
about 25 kilometer from her former employer one hardly can say that she competes
with him directly. He will feel honored by the fact that his former employe became
an employer herself.
I think therefore that I speak also on his (and any many of his customers) behalf
when I wish Khun Chompu good luck with her restaurant!
I shall certainly give it a try one of these days.
I'm very curious of the Isarn-Mexican-American fusion


Limbo  


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Reason for editing: Just noticed that her sign surprisingly mentions the European instead
of the American cuisine. The location is indeed about six kilometers north of the Rajabhat
(CRU) at the right side, about hunderd meters before a U-turn.

Edited by Limbo, 2011-12-19 11:24:19.

[lannaman]

Thai/Tex Restaurant near Chiang Rai Stadium does some excellent food both Thai and Western. On Christmas Eve and Day they have a special Turkey Christmas Menu at 300baht. Lannaman will be there Christmas Eve.

[Limbo]

lannaman, on 2011-12-19 19:10:04, said:

Thai/Tex Restaurant near Chiang Rai Stadium does some excellent food both Thai and Western. On Christmas Eve and Day they have a special Turkey Christmas Menu at 300baht. Lannaman will be there Christmas Eve.

Christmas culinary ...

Also at Rico's, as usual, a Christmas Buffet takes place.
If I remember well he limited the number of guests to sixty
last year, so those who are interested should pass by one of
these days or give him a call.
The buffet of Kurt (of the Swiss Deli, but the buffet is elsewhere)
is already fully booked  
Limbo will be there.  
I'm sure there will be one at Don's restaurant as well.

Those who prefer a little bit more of a religious touch to the whole
and don't want to celebrate the Birth of Christ by eating too much
are welcome at the First Church Friday night, December 23 at 7 pm.
Free food and snacks and live music.
Among others Khun Chanon will play guitar, accordion, ukelele and
violin, supported by the other members of the orchestre of the
First Church.
Those who prefer the Catholic approach have to take into account
that the night mass might start at ten o'clock at Christmas Eve as
many of the attendents come from far. This of course at the church
at the superhighway next to the Santi school.


Limbo  

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[scorpio1945]

Picking up on Harsu's recommendation in the "where to drink coffee" thread I went out to Rai Boon Rawd Farms this afternoon. Was surprised at how far off the road the restaurant was but when I got there it was explained. The location was picked for its scenic beauty, not easy access. I think it maybe  the most scenic, nice restaurant, view in the Rai. The restaurant is open air and the food appears good and reasonably priced considering everything, Only had the phone camera so the following Pics will have to do.
I should mention that there is still quite a bit of construction going on with the road and restaurant and the staff are being trained but nothing of consequence.

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[Limbo]

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Indeed a very good tip! Thanks for the pictures Scorpio!
I went there yesterday and certainly didn't regret it.


Phu Bhirom Restaurant


With Boonrawd Farm we now also have a real nice agro-tourist site in
Chiang Rai province. It for sure has the potential to become as succesfull
as Chockchai Farm in Nakhon Ratchasima.

The mountainbikers among us have known it for years as the International
Mountainbike Challenge of Chiang Rai passed through this beautiful area
for more than ten editions of it already. It is an enormous farm, comprising
three tambons, more than 200 rai land and it has all kinds of crops, not only
those related to the brewing of beer. More than a quarter of a million trees,
including the rubber trees I suppose. Around the restaurant you see mainly
tea plantations.

You take the old road to Chiang Mai, pass the villages Nong Moh and Mae Korn
and after some kilometers you will see the old Boonrawd shop at the right side
of the road. There you can, if you so wish, park your vehicle and proceed to
the restaurant by an electric open shuttle bus. You can also pass the open
field next to it with the big golden Singha lion and drive to the restaurant
yourself.
If you want to tour the area you pay 20 Baht (motorbike) or 50 Baht (car).
If you visit the restaurant it's free.

Limbo    


The name of the restaurant, Phu Bhirom, derives from the family name of
the owners of Boon Rawd (brewer of Singha and Leo). Beer Singha was founded
in 1933 by the father of the present Chairman Khun Chamnong Bhirom Bhakdi.
On the picture we see the present Vice Chairman of Boon Rawd Brewery, Khun
Vapee Bhirom Bhakdi together with the Chairman of the Chao Phya Abhai Raja
Foundation in Mae Chan (among others founder of the Chiangrai Hills Stadium).

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[Brucey7]

La Cuisine, International Food is set to open 1st February at 3 of the 4 locations of WCH Hamburgers following the split between Barry and his investor (Frank).  WCH continues at the old air force golf course and LC at Funny House, Night Bazaar and PTT station halfway to Chiang Mai.  I have tasted half a dozen or so of their proposed dishes (pizza's, pasta's, steaks, burgers, chicken etc) and it was good.  Prices are expected to be cheaper than all competitors as they are aiming for volume, rather than premium.  Also likely to be a discount scheme for local Farang's & Thai's to keep it busy in low season. Looking good!

[laosuwan]

Best "restaurant" I have found so far is the little Thai restaurant at the Mae Suai dam. Every item including vegetables has fresh fish from the lake in it. Beautiful setting, too.

Worst restaurant is the Italian outlet at Le Meridien. No question.

[Riggi]

I tried La Cuisine on the main street,opposite the Wiang Inn,  this evening.
I had the mushroom burger which was nice.
Not a huge burger, but at 90 baht it was good.
The meat patty was quite tasty and not dry or over-cooked.
It came with nice fat crinkle cut fries (which I personally prefer to thin french fries) that were cooked just right (ie. not left in the fryer too long so they turn dark brown).

It wasn't as good a burger as the one at Teak Cafe on the way to Mae Chan (which is also 90 baht), but it's a lot more conveniently located.

Also, I got free warm popcorn from the popcorn machine they have there to munch on while I was waiting for the burger which was a bonus.


I'll go back to check out some of the pasta dishes too, which were similarly priced (the Thai dishes start at 30 baht for Pad Krapow)

[tung tsz]

Just an update on the Teak House near Mae Fah Luang.
Similar experience to Joel Barlow.
Wife and I drove in at 11.45 for lunch(didn't demand immediate service)
They told us at the door
in no uncertain terms that they didn't open until 12
Grudgingly offered us a coffee
We left and went up to the next place
Sweets and Stuff I think it is called where the staff were
very welcoming-they got our money

[DonaldBattles]

Suggest that you try the fillet steak at Don's where you will be seated in a lovely sala between two lakes. If you like Mexican food or burgers there is a good selection. The take away frozen foods are portion cut and vacuum packed in the Don's Foods factory in Bangkok.

[villagefarang]

Favola is not bad.