Joanna James
You may wonder what would go well with your favourite dish. Good company, excellent service, breathtaking scenery or maybe lively entertainment. Chiang Mai is this and so much more on a platter.
If you ever wanted to tuck into the most diverse of Thai cuisine whilst having access to some of the most amazing views of Chiang Mai, then do head over to Xanadu Pub & Restaurant. Located down Huai Kaew Road, the restaurant opens its doors from 6 pm till 12 midnight and affords diners a truly awe-inspiring indulgence. From family outings to romantic dinners, Xanadu Pub & Restaurant is poised to cater to your every whim with a selection of local food complete with a wide cocktail menu that would certainly complement the views of rolling hills and twinkling city lights in the distance.
Overlooking the Iron Bridge and centrally located on the River Ping is where you will discover what is arguably one of the finest places in all of Chiang Mai to dine at. The restaurant's structure denotes features of Thai-Burmese architectural elements that have been brought together by age-old construction methods. A well-manicured garden which is ideal for outdoor dining welcomes guests to the restaurant which has access to a modern day kitchen where every trick in the book is put to use to create dishes that will long live in the memory of connoisseurs. On top of the Thai food served, foodies may opt from the freshest Caesar salad, sashimi, shrimp or even a helping of juicy ribs that will more or less have you returning for seconds.
Delight in the glorious views of the Pink River as you dine within a 2-storey teak wood house which is well known for its open-kitchen concept and chefs that certainly have your best interests at heart. The seafood and barbecue options feature prominently but one must keep in mind that the pub here is second to none in terms of the ambience and offering. With live bands performing throughout the night, one's experience will only be enhanced with sweeping river views and surrounding jungle embracing the entirety of Paak Dang.
Found within Anantara Chiang Mai Serviced Suites which offers a range of riverside restaurants in Chiang Mai worth visiting, The Restaurant is one that must be given a go. While breakfast will invariably comprise of fresh fruit, healthy juices and the softest of pastry products, one's attention ought to be drawn towards the restaurant's Western and Eastern menus which tend to dominate mealtimes thereafter. While dining out on the riverside deck is encouraged, the services of the local wine master will come in handy in the event you want to experience some wine and food pairing.
Take your pick from scones, crab-avocado salad, duck confit, lobster bisque to tasty Italian pasta at Nakara Jardin which is found along Charoenprathet road. Styled as per a French garden setting, Nakara Jardin offers diners beautiful river views and a menu which is as diverse as its origins that arrive from France and Europe as a whole. To cap it all off, why not consider sipping on some freshly brewed tea or coffee? Or perhaps the odd French dessert may be able to seduce your tastebuds beyond your wildest dreams.
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