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What's New in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Vigie Sist Café

A fragrant coffee shop with the taste and smell of the original Doi Chaang Coffee, serves you yummy homemade bakery. Enjoy sipping the coffee in the décor combining luxurious European style with that of modern Lanna. The sound of music here will make you feel cozy and relaxed. A piano is there in the shop for music lovers who want to give their fingers melodious exercise. And don’t neglect to appreciate the wall paintings that show how Lanna people lived in traditional times.

Vigie Sist Café is on Ratchapakinai Road, near the Chiang Mai Red Cross Office. Tel. 081-671 2113 or E-mail: jyupaj@gmail.com.

Billy Restaurant

Billy Restaurant is one of Chiang Mai’s well-known eateries. This is reckoned to be the perfect time to announce the opening of its new branch, on Soi 1 Kampaengdin Road (a soi behind the AIS office). One hundred meters from the entrance on the left side of the soi is “Pizzeria by Billy.” Pizza, pasta, salami and all the toothsome items of the Italian cuisine that you can dream of are served here, guaranteed for excellence by Chef Billy - the fresh ingredients and delicious flavours coming at eminently reasonable prices. Tel. 081-288 1480.

Korbhun Khinbua

Korbhun Khinbua is a residence that provides a relaxing Lanna atmosphere in a bustling area with lots of food and shopping streets. The building is outstandingly designed in applied Lanna style. Moreover, being at the place will make you appreciate the mood induced by the architecture of this boutique villa. Full facilities are provided. You will find Korbhun Khinbua located in the Santitham area. Look for Wat Santitham and go straight north. Korbhun Khinbua is on your left just before reaching the Thanin market. Tel. 053-230 727 or contact info@korbhunkhinbua.com.

137 Pillars House

“More than a building which provides a very comfortable place to sleep, we sincerely hope to create exceptional memories for every guest on every single day.” Situated in the culturally-rich quarter of Chiang Mai around Wat Ketkaram, this traditional-style teak house with its luxurious furnishings, has the most genuinely oriental and modern atmosphere in Chiang Mai. Not only will you sleep well at 137 Pillars House, but you will also dine well in the finely furnished dining room and relax well during your sojourn at its spa. Give yourself the pleasure of a stay here! Tel. 053-247 788 or visit www.137pillarshouse.com

Yuka’s Tokyo Ramen & Fusion Tapas

Japanese food here starts at only 40 baht? No, you didn’t hear it wrong. At Yuka’s Tokyo Ramen & Fusion Tapas on the Huay Kaew Road’s Punna Place, you will be treated to the mouth-watering original flavors of Japanese Ramen created by a Japanese Chef. The specialty of the Ramen here is that the noodles are made from a noodle-making machine directly imported from Japan. The Ramen is served with a savory soup, chicken and dried fish, and topped with sliced Charshu pork. The other Japanese dishes here are also highly recommended. Lunch time 11 am - 2 pm, dinner at 5 pm - 11 pm. Tel. 053-211 801.

Huen Muan Jai Northern Thai-food Restaurant

Want to take in some Lanna tid-bits? Go to Huen Muan Jai Northern Thai-food Restaurant. Located in the Santitham area on Ratchapruek Road, it’s easy to find - just look out for the two-level wooden house with trees around it and a Lanna style khome or lamp hanging from roof, and - there! - you’ve found it. Here they serve local Northern food such as bamboo shoot curry, Northern Thai sausage and many other dishes in the local style. The word’s getting around that the food here is extra tasty. Order anything you like and see for yourself if you don’t agree. Open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. Tel. 053-404998