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over themselves to be helpful, and the architect has gone for space - and a lot of it.
The rooms are huge (even the smaller ones) and bathrooms are modern and spa-
cious. To find H, look out for the Mango Chilli Restaurant below.
PANN MALEE HOME $$
Guest House
( 0 5328 9147;
www.pannmalee.com
;
off Soi 17, Th Nimmanhaemin; r 1000-1400B;
)
This converted townhouse really is like staying at somebody's house: the
rooms are all individually furnished with the owner's eclectic taste and feel very
homely. Apparently each room reflects the personalities of the owner's family mem-
bers. The extra baht basically buys you more space, fewer stairs and a slightly nicer
setting.
Eating
Chiang Mai's restaurant scene is surprisingly down to earth and wholesome. You
can also explore the local markets and small shopfronts for the regional speciality of
kôw soy
(sometimes written as
khao soi
), a curried noodle dish claiming Shan-Yun-
nanese heritage. It's usually accompanied by pickled vegetables and a thick red
chilli sauce.
Old City
SAFE HOUSE COURT $
Thai
( 178 Th Ratchaphakhinai; dishes 50-80B; 7am-10pm)
Steer away from Western
offerings such as sandwiches and go for the cheap and well-prepared Thai dishes
here, including regional specialities, spicy salads and good veggie options.
BAAN NOK NOODLE $
Noodles
( Th Singharat; noodles 25-35B; 10am-6pm, closed Wed)
For a quick bite on the
street, perhaps after a visit to nearby Wat Phra Singh, locals recommend this Thai
noodle place. Various types of noodles are served in spicy or clear soup (pork) but
the signature dish is
tom yum baan nok
with small noodles.
