The Blue Diamond

The Blue Diamond on Soi 9 just of Moon Muang Road  (Chiang Mai )serves a great selection Thai/western/vegetarian food in a lovely little garden. I usually go here for breakfast or lunch but it is also open for dinner. If you have a sweet tooth it has a big selection of cakes and desserts and they have a health food shop that sells everything from muesli, herbs, teas, seed bread to fresh avocado pears.

Prices are reasonable and although its main emphasis is on healthy food they also have plenty of unhealthy options. The Thai food isn’t really authentic, more tourist style, but the western and vegetarian options are spot on!

Raming Tea House Siam Celadon

Raming Tea House Siam Celadon located along Thapae Road, is a beautiful old teak house and a nice place to unwind, I usually pop in after an afternoon traipsing around Warorot Market, which is just around the corner. The house has been beautifully restored, which is the main draw for me, and it’s nice and peaceful compared to the hustle and bustle of Thapae Road. They sell various types of tea, among other drinks such as smoothies, coffee, shakes..along with a nice selection of food. The tea selection is excellent and is served in beautiful pottery which is also sold in the tea house shop. They have a great club sandwich,nice cakes plus a good selection of Thai dishes served with great presentation. Also they have a beautiful garden you can sit in out back, although the canal running along side the tea house sometimes give off a rank smell, which is the only downside to this lovely setting!