Old Chiangmai Cultural Center has been a hallmark of cultural celebration for 50 years, renowned for its iconic Khantoke Dinner. This establishment emphasizes the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the Lanna region through exquisite Northern-Thai cuisine and captivating performance arts. Families can now enjoy the new “Euang Kam Sai” restaurant, which serves authentic dishes that capture the essence of Northern Thailand in a welcoming atmosphere. Located just a 10-minute drive from Chiangmai International Airport, the center provides ample parking and versatile event spaces for private functions, weddings, workshops, and meetings. Surrounded by stunning traditional Lanna architecture, Old Chiangmai is dedicated to fostering a creative community that inspires growth and positive change. Visitors can expect a blend of tradition and innovation in a vibrant cultural setting.
Old Chiangmai Cultural Center proudly celebrates 50 years of success with its original and legendary Khantoke Dinner, a unique dining experience that immerses guests in the traditions of the Lanna culture. With a commitment to nurturing the artistic and cultural legacy of this vibrant region, the center aims to present an authentic representation of Northern-Thai cuisine and performance arts.
In addition to the Khantoke Dinner, the newly inaugurated “Euang Kam Sai” restaurant presents a menu of flavorful Northern-Thai dishes, ensuring a delightful culinary journey for all diners, including families looking for a welcoming dining atmosphere at reasonable prices. The center’s convenient location, just a 10-minute drive from Chiangmai International Airport, makes it an easily accessible destination for both locals and tourists alike.
Ample parking facilities and spacious venues are available for a range of private events, including weddings, workshops, and meetings. Guests can enjoy a picturesque setting adorned with traditional Lanna architecture and decorations, creating an enchanting ambiance.
Old Chiangmai is more than just a dining venue; it is a hub for community engagement and creativity. By preserving time-honored customs while also embracing innovation, Old Chiangmai aspires to drive positive transformations within the city. It is a dynamic cultural space that seeks to inspire visitors and residents alike, making it a true Innovative Cultural Community.
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Old Chiangmai Cultural Center is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking 185/3 Wualai Rd Soi 3, 50100, Thailand
You can reach out to Old Chiangmai Cultural Center at +66 53 202 992 for any inquiries about your visit or special events.
For further information or queries, you can email Old Chiangmai Cultural Center at [email protected].
Yes, you can explore more about Old Chiangmai Cultural Center, including its history, cultural significance, and upcoming events, by visiting its official website at http://www.oldchiangmai.com/.
With a corporate team we visited the Old Chiangmai Cultural Center to have dinner and watch the show. Well organized, good food and (probably) authentic entertainment. For hard-liners: you can sit on the floor for dinner. Historically correct but an issue when you have European length legs and agility…. Great fun!!
This third generation family run cultural centre provides a variety of costumed dancers, live music, and traditional cultural stories. The stage is the area within those seated on the floor. Unfortunately there was a constant movement of people and significant chattering making it difficult to follow the announcers explanations, and sometimes the music. The show was about two hours long during which a buffet style Khantoke dinner was served. Thai’s world famous cuisine blends five fundamental tastes: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter, and salty enthusiastically using garlic, chillies, lime juice, lemon grass, coriander, galangal, palm sugar, and fish sauce. Perhaps the cuisine has been adjusted for the western palate as we found the food to be lacking in spices and flavour. As a large group we discovered near the end of the evening that we could have requested refills of the food platters. Perhaps we could have also requested a more authentic spice level.
I appreciated this experience very much; the people there put forth a great deal of effort to feed guests and put on the show. I think my experience was affected by the fact that I didn’t know what to expect. They brought a platter of food which someone referred to as “appetizers.” In addition, we each had a small bowl of rice. Since I thought more food was coming, I didn’t eat too much from the platter, leaving room for more. They refilled the platter when it was empty, which I thought was nice. Once the evening was over, I learned that the platter was actually the dinner. If I had known to ask for clarification, I would have; it’s not their fault. I agree with the reviewer who said it wasn’t spiced up very much, and I don’t like hot food, so you can imagine it may have been a wee bit bland. Maybe for the Western palate. On to the entertainment, the dancers were elaborately costumed and the performance was enjoyable to watch. As I said, I appreciated it, but it was not one of the highlights of my visit to Chiang Mai.
We heard about the Khantoke Dinner Show while on a different excursion in Chiang Mai, and decided to give it a try. We were able to book the day of, though availability was limited and we weren’t able to get the provided transportation. The dinner spread was delicious and very filling – and even came with refills of any food item we were able to finish. We got there right when the doors opened which gave us plenty of time to eat, order drinks, and take pictures before the show started. The dancing itself was entertaining, though a few of the dances were less so. This was a relaxing way to spend an evening, but if you have to prioritize this over other excursions in the area, this wouldn’t be my first choice. Nevertheless, a good evening!
Messy organisation from the beginning to end. Food was good and could get refilled as much as you want.Starting time was 7 and 8 for show. As people were late, the show started with staff still bringing food and passing around all the time. For those on time, having waitresses passing with food was annoying. They also spent the whole show approaching customers to charge for the drinks and to try to sell pictures that were taken during the dinner. Not very nice for those who want to actually enjoy the show. Felt too touristic and not really about the experience.A bit sad that info on site says show lasts 75 minutes but we were out after 45 minutes. Found it pricy for what you get and see
The performance is really that attracktive. Actually you may have a look at the youtube videos that showed several minutes of the performance before you go. There are only a few performers, probably three to four for each program.The dinner…well if you call it a dinner rather than snacks, is just so so. For me, I would not recommend this dinner trip.
We really enjoyed this dinner and show. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff came around often with refills. We enjoyed the dancing and learning some history of the area. We thought it was a great value for the money!
We really enjoyed the show – there are traditional dances and performances and the food is pretty good. Worth the money and time to check this out.
This well trod tourist site in Chiang Mai also houses a less well known event. On the first Sunday of each month there is a market in the different pavilions with stands reserved for retired people. There’s plenty of varied food, a lot of textiles and handicrafts and the prices, in most cases, are very reasonable. Well worth spending a couple of hours there and getting a cheap meal into the bargain. The standholders are friendly and happy to talk. On the practical side, the market is open from 11 a.m to 5 p.m., there is free supervised parking and each of the pavilions is served by a ramp for wheelchair users. And one last thing – there is a pop band playing (very well) hits from the 60’s and 70s.
We thoroughly enjoyed our Khantoke Dinner at Old Chiangmai Center. We didn’t quite know what to expect but were so glad we went. The music, dancing, and setting made for evening we won’t soon forget! The food was delicious – we had several refills of everything. We brought our own bottle of wine, which they opened for a fair corkage fee. It was exciting and unique to enjoy traditional meals on the floor, Lanna style. My wife and I were celebrating out honeymoon, and were given generous and thoughtful gifts. We cherish them and the memories we had at Old Chiangmai Cultural Center!