Kuakai Nimman is a traditional diner in Nimman famour for its khua gai, a type of fried rice noodles with chicken that I personally find perfect for breakfast. Kuakai Nimman opens at 9am, so it is the perfect place for an inexpensive and authentic Thai meal to start the day.
The visit
The restaurant is located quite centrally in Nimman area. I went before 11am and there was no problem finding a seat, even if it was still a busy time in Chiang Mai.
At the entrance they display a banner with their Bib Gourmand status achieved in the Thailand 2020 Michelin Guide.
The interior is well kept with some cheeky details on the walls.
The noodles were of the wide variety. The chicken bites were good and I believe some egg was used to keep everything together. It was a perfect savory dish to start the day.
I supplemented it with a roti.
And a Thai iced tea.
The check
My breakfast cost me 120 THB (less than 4 USD). I am sure that you could find the same dish a bit cheaper. But for a nice seat-down meal in Nimman, the value was unbeatable.
Where in Chiang Mai:
9 Sai Nam Phueng Alley, Tambon Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai.