Nam Ngiao is an auspicious food of Northern Thai, often served at merit-making ceremonies. It's a curry sauce eaten with Kanom Jeen noodles or rice noodles.

It is typically served with pickled cabbage, pork rind, shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, fried chiles, top with fried garlic, chopped spring onions and coriander. Each locality Nam Ngiao has its own unique difference.

When in Chiang Mai, this is another dish you should try. It's easy to find and available almost everywhere in Chiang Mai. Particularly　we recommend "Khanom Jeen SanPaKhoi" a khanom jeen shop located in the Thong Kham Market . It has plenty of seating and is very cheap, starting at 30 baht. There are six different curry dishes to choose from. The one you shouldn't miss is Nam Ngiao, which has a richly, delicious flavor and isn't spicy. This khanom jeen shop has received the Michelin Guide for six consecutive years, since  2020 to 2025.

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