Eating Rice and Curry: Authentic Southern Thai Restaurant in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai

Address: Mae Rim Atmosphere/Location: 8/10 Highlights: Sour Curry with Sea Bass, Choo Chee Mackerel Average Price per Person: 150++ Rating: 9/10 Eating Rice and Curry is an authentic restaurant from Surat Thani, featuring recipes from the owner's mother. The flavors are intense and spicy, with the restaurant using fresh local ingredients such as various local vegetables and authentic southern curry paste. Recommended dishes include Fish Kidney Curry with Coconut Milk, which uses fresh coconut milk for a fragrant, sweet, and rich taste; Spicy Stir-Fried Soft Pork Ribs, which combines spicy curry paste with tender ribs; and Yellow Curry/Sour Curry with Sea Bass, which uses fresh sea bass for a smooth texture. These dishes are best enjoyed with steamed rice and spicy fish sauce. For those who prefer non-spicy dishes, there are options like Stir-Fried Pumpkin, Stewed Pork Belly, Choo Chee Mackerel, and Soft Pork Ribs Stewed with Pickled Mustard Greens. Additionally, free sweet green beans in syrup are offered as a dessert. The restaurant is beautifully decorated in a traditional Thai wooden house style. The staff here are friendly and attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and can recommend suitable dishes for customers. Highly recommended for those who love rice and curry dishes.