Chiang Dao may be far from the larger cities of Thailand, but it still has impressive food. One of the best options for Chiang Dao restaurants near to the Chiang Dao Cave are the Nest Restaurants. Nest 1 is focused on Western food, and has an extensive beer menu and daily specials. They also host an all you can eat BBQ night every Thursday.
Nest 2 serves Thai food, and is in a beautiful location close to the Cave and overlooking the forest. Both restaurants make a wonderful stop on a day or overnight trip to the Chiang Dao Cave.
Chiang Dao Restaurants: Nest 1 Restaurant
144/4 Moo 5, Ban Tham, Chiang Dao
T: (053) 456 612
Website: Visit the official Nest 1 restaurant page here.
Additional Information:
The Nest 1 location restaurant focuses on Western food. (See below for Nest 2, which focuses on Thai food).
Chiang Dao Restaurants: Nest 2 Restaurant
144/4 Moo 5, Ban Tham, Chiang Dao (About 2 km closer to the cave than Nest)
T: (053) 456 612, (086) 171 985
Website: Visit the official Nest 2 restaurant page here.
Additional Information:
The Nest 2 location restaurant focuses on Thai cuisine. The seating of the restaurant also looks over the forest, and is a beautiful spot that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. More information can be found at their official website. (See above for Nest 1, which focuses on Western food.)
Chiang Dao Restaurants: Thursday BBQ
144/4 Moo 5, Ban Tham, Chiang Dao
T: (053) 456 612
Website: Visit the official Nest 1 BBQ Thursday page here.
Additional Information:
On Thursday at Nest 1 there is an all you can eat BBQ for 375 Baht per person. There is more detailed information about the BBQ on the Nest’s official page here.
Where To Stay
Both Nest 1 and Nest 2 also offer overnight accommodation. For more information, see our page on where to stay in Chiang Dao.