Samsen Villa is a long-running fine dining restaurant in Bangkok. They opened a branch in Chiang Mai that I visited in February 2020.
The visit
The entrance is on alley behind a condo complex. It is a restaurant facing the Ping river in Chiang Mai.
The open-air dining area is particularly alluring before the weather gets too hot.
In their garden they have a photo opportunity spot.
This sign I think it is an indication of their customer base (and of the historical period when I visited the restaurant).
I had their signature spring rolls with ham and cheese. They were quite good.
Then I had their pancakes with pork meat (inspired by a Chinese dish) and they were horrible. I could not finish them! I did not like the lard inside, while I sometimes eat and enjoy the original ones in China.
My main was a steamed snake head fish. I do not know… there was something in the smell that I did not like, but I must admit that there were some nice chunk of meat already cleaned from bones. The vegetables however were very bland.
The check
Total check for three dishes (large ones) was 765 THB (22.5 USD). At least it was not too expensive, but they also have pricey dishes that can push the check way higher.
As you can imagine, I did not like it at all. The dishes I had were just not tasty, in one case below an acceptable standard. I cannot recommend it, but they have an extensive menu and they may have something for you.
Where in Chiang Mai:
201 Charoenrat Road, Mueang Chiang Mai.