Thai Restaurant In Chiang Mai Lets Customers Dine Inside A Giant Crocodile Head

Chao Wang Restaurant with a giant crocodile head in Chiang Mai 

Chiang Mai is a beloved travel destination for both Thais and foreigners, and it always has new spots popping up for us to check out all the time. 

Aside from this crazy supersized hotpot buffet, Chao Wang Restaurant is another must-visit eatery to savour delicious Thai cuisine…inside a giant crocodile head.   

The new landmark of Chiang Mai 

Image credit: ร้านอาหาร ชาววัง

Choa Wang Restaurant is located in Chiang Mai and comes with an iconic mascot – a giant crocodile head. Yup, customers can really sit and enjoy their food while sitting inside the crocodile’s mouth. 

Image credit: Review Chiangmai

There are various Thai delicacies with prices starting from ฿100. The recommended items are Salted Egg And Crab Chilli Paste Served With Fresh Vegetables, Stir-Fried Mixed Fruits, Crab And Coconut Meat Dipping Sauce, and many more.  

Images adapted from: Chiangmailife

The restaurant is surrounded by a pretty lotus pond and offers different photo-ops for Instagrammers. 

There are floating lotus leaf models that you can really stand on it for a photoshoot
Images adapted from: @sararufael36, @baitoeijaja, and ร้านอาหาร ชาววัง

Enjoy the floating market nearby 

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The restaurant is located inside Green Grizzly Floating Market. So, other than the giant crocodile, you can also check out the massive green grizzly bears for more photos. 

Visitors do have to pay an entrance fee at ฿20/person. 

Image credit: Green Grizzly

More snacks and drinks are offered at the floating market too. 

Images adapted from: Bhongsawade Silp-thitiyanon and Chiloae Style

This is a family-friendly spot which is not far from the city of Chiang Mai and has many IG-worthy spots to check out, so make sure to drop by! 

Chao Wang Restaurant 
Address: 399/4-6, 399/4-6 Chiang Mai – Maejo (1001) Rd., San Sai District, Chiang Mai 50210.
Opening Hours: 11AM-12AM, Daily
Telephone: +66 5 349 8702 , +66 88 260 1544 , +66 95 686 0636
Website

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Cover image adapted from: ร้านอาหาร ชาววัง, Review Chiangmai

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