Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

You have to queue here, but it's worth it. This teakwood house on Nimmanhaemin Soi 13 offers the full Lanna repertoire and attracts office workers, students, and travelers who read about it on the plane. Seats fill up quickly. Sign up, stroll through the soi for fifteen minutes, and come back again.

Order Laab Kua, Gaeng Hang Lay (grilled pork neck stuffed with herbs), Sai Ua sausage, and young jackfruit salad. Serve with sticky rice. If you've never eaten Northern Thai food and want to find out what distinguishes it from Bangkok cuisine, this is a great place to start. The prices are so low that it's not a big deal if you order one dish too many.

My tip: If possible, avoid the evening rush. The restaurant opens at 8 a.m. and is open continuously until 11 p.m. A late breakfast or lunch at 2 p.m. therefore offers you the same cuisine without waiting outside.