A touch of class

Posted by admin on March 7th, 2010 filed in Living here, Locals, tourist tips

For those who have been in Thailand for a very long time, there are  a few things which are easy to miss. Although the food here is cheap, fabulous and packed with flavour, rice and noodles for every meal can get a little tiresome after a while.But there is a hidden gem in Chiang Mai’s Nimanhaeman area that is perfect for a healthy dose of Western indulgence, and more importantly which won’t break the bank.

On Soi 3 and located within the plush Kantary Hills hotel and served apartment complex, is the Niman Bar and Grill. This chic and stylish restaurant may be the preserve of Chiang Mai’s expat gentry, but the staff are extremely friendly and only too happy to serve walk-in customers.

And every Monday and Friday they put on a sumptuous salad bar buffet including deli meat, delicious soup, smoked salmon, all different fruit and veg you could ask for which only costs 150 baht for as much as you can devour. Tax and service is not included but even then the price comes to less than 170 baht – a bargain considering all the high-end imported treats on offer. And the best part is they have happy hour from 18:00 – 20:00 so all your beer and cocktails are half price!