There is no scarcity of chicken restaurants in Chiang Mai. Cherng Doi Roast Chicken stands out for its secret recipe conferring a unique crispiness to the chicken skin.
The visit
The restaurant is located in a quiet alley in Nimman area. (Attention, the closing time may vary depending on the time of the year.)
The tables are in a semi-covered courtyard.
Their most famous dish is number 1 on the menu.
Their dish is made out of chicken tights. It is basically boneless (apart some cartilage). The skin is indeed very crispy and seasoned. Yes, it is a very good dish, even if I still prefer another grilled chicken in Chiang Mai.
However, the diner is more than just grilled chicken. They have a large selection of local Thai dishes: papaya salad, soups, and meat salads.
I tried their fried papaya that was a revelation, an incredibly tasty dish.
The check
The two dishes and a drink costs me 180 THB (5.45 USD). An incredible value for some delicious dishes. I do not think their crispy skin chicken is necessarily a superior dish, but this is really a good choice if you are in Nimman area.
Where in Chiang Mai:
2/8 Suk Kasame Rd, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai.