Kiti Panit
A class-act in a beautifully restored teak mansion, Kiti Panit serves traditional Lanna cuisine with a modern, sophisticated twist.
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Kiti Panit
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A class-act in a beautifully restored teak mansion, Kiti Panit serves traditional Lanna cuisine with a modern, sophisticated twist.
Reservations Essential
Book your table well in advance; this popular spot fills up quickly, especially for dinner.
Authentic Flavors
Try signature Northern Thai dishes like Khao Soi and grilled mango sticky rice.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Northern Thai
Price
$$$
Phone
+66 80 191 7996
Address
19 Tha Phae Road, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Website
kitipanit.com/Highlights
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Historic Ambiance
Dine in a beautifully renovated teak mansion, steeped in history, offering a truly atmospheric dining experience.
Modern Lanna Cuisine
Experience authentic Northern Thai flavors with a sophisticated, modern twist from talented chefs.
Signature Khao Soi
A must-try Northern Thai noodle soup dish, praised for its rich and complex flavors.
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Reservations Essential
Book your table well in advance; this popular spot fills up quickly, especially for dinner.
Authentic Flavors
Try signature Northern Thai dishes like Khao Soi and grilled mango sticky rice.
Spice Level
Communicate your spice preference clearly when ordering to ensure your dish is to your liking.
Explore Menu Variety
Consider ordering multiple dishes to sample a range of flavors, as portions can be shared.
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Reservations Essential
Book your table well in advance; this popular spot fills up quickly, especially for dinner.
Authentic Flavors
Try signature Northern Thai dishes like Khao Soi and grilled mango sticky rice.
Spice Level
Communicate your spice preference clearly when ordering to ensure your dish is to your liking.
Explore Menu Variety
Consider ordering multiple dishes to sample a range of flavors, as portions can be shared.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Kiti Panit offers an elevated Thai dining experience in a stunning historic mansion, with many praising the unique ambiance and flavorful dishes, especially the Khao Soi. However, some diners found the prices to be high for Chiang Mai and noted occasional issues with spice levels and service attentiveness.
"Great mango sticky rice and fresh, cold basil and lime tea. That’s all I had. Great old school general store. Super nice people."
Jessi
"This Chiang Mai dish is not a traditional northern Thai cuisine. I am unaware of the Michelin award process, but I would like to express my dissatisfaction with this establishment. The flavor profile is unbalanced, lacking the distinctive taste of Lanna or northern Thai cuisine. The dish is excessively bland and devoid of saltiness. The waiter’s service is also lacking in professionalism.
Furthermore, the booking process is inconvenient. Customers are required to make a full payment in advance and adhere to the allocated meal quantity. Refunds are not available if the meal is consumed less than the reserved amount.
Despite its pleasant atmosphere, I cannot recommend this establishment."
PopKorn P.
"Tbh the worst food experience so far since I arrived in Chiang Mai… hot water costs 35B. Rice was hard ( in my opinion they mix new and old rice). Service is not attentive. It was basically empty and it’s still not easy to catch the waiters attention somehow. But it doesn’t stop them charging you service fee! One dish with pork and vegetables they charge 300b… and it’s tasteless! Incredible how they run the business like this."
shu H
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are highly recommended as Kiti Panit is a very popular restaurant and tables fill up quickly.
Signature dishes include Khao Soi, grilled mango sticky rice, and various traditional Lanna cuisine with a modern twist.
Yes, you can request non-spicy options, but it's advised to communicate your preference clearly to the staff.
The restaurant is set in a beautifully renovated historic teak mansion, offering a unique and atmospheric dining experience.
Some diners find the prices to be higher compared to other restaurants in Chiang Mai, positioning it as an upscale dining option.
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: A beautifully restored teak mansion turned fine dining restaurant, where Chiang Mai’s Lanna heritage is served up in deeply aromatic plates of Thai and northern Thai cuisine. Why we love it: Dining at Kiti Panit feels like stepping into a sepia-toned photo – in the best possible way. Once a bustling trading post on Thaphae road, the building now houses one of the most atmospheric restaurants in the city, complete with antique wooden interiors, moody lighting and the scent of spice and smoke wafting through the halls.
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When they decided to turn their great-great-grandparents’ 1880s mansion into a restaurant, Kiti Panit’s owners brought in chefs from one MICHELIN Starred Saawaan to create an updated take on traditional Lanna cuisine. The results include intense and complex Hang Le, or northern Thai curry, and savoury grilled chicken salad with coriander. Also recommended are the signature Khao Mao Gorn Rad Gati, or unripe rice with coconut milk, and the creative seasonal desserts.
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This former teak mansion house in Thapae Road has been sympathetically renovated by the great-great-grandchildren of the original owners and converted into a classy restaurant. Diners at Kitty Panit can enjoy the elegant surroundings while sampling classic northern Thai dishes like gaeng hinlay, khao soi and tam khanun (jackfruit dip served with vegetables). Location | More details
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Situated within a teak tree mansion over 130 years old in the city, Kiti Panit is “the most beautiful restaurant in Chiang Mai” and is a “must-visit”. The restaurant has its origins as a general store and is still run by the descendants of the Chinese immigrants who ran the store in 1888. Ton notes that the food here is a fine example of northern Thai cuisine.
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For a memorable meal in a memorable place, head to Kiti Panit, a beautiful restaurant housed in a stunning teak tree mansion dating back to 1888. The house was Chiang Mai’s first general store and remains owned by the 5th generation of descendants from the Chinese immigrants who founded the store.
East Chiang Mai Gallery Guide
We’ll cross the river, walk through Chinatown, and head to Baan Tuek Art Center (Open from 10-8 pm, closed on Monday) before dinner at Kiti Panit (open Friday - Sunday 11:30 am-10 pm).
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