The Consul’s Garden is a tea house located in the same property that hosts the fancy French restaurant Le Coq D’Or in Chiang Mai. The name is a reference to the former owner of the place, a early 20th century British Consul. This was his private house (not to be confused with the Consulate now part of the Anantara Restort). This gentleman married a local woman and became a Chiang Mai’s resident. Copies of his memoir, aptly called Consul in Paradise, are available for purchase.
The visit
Upon arrival there is a carpeted path leading to the tea house.
The garden is vast and well maintained.
The tea house offers seating both indoor and outdoor. The outdoor area faces the river.
I had their mini-croissants with ham and salmon. A good snack.
And I had an iced peach tea.
The menu also includes more substantial dishes for a full lunch. They have an afternoon tea set available on weekends.
The check
I spent 440 THB (13.5 USD) for the two dishes that by Chiang Mai standards is expensive. It is the admission ticket to enjoy the garden and its views. Partially because of the price and partially because of the relative distance from the Old City, it remains a reasonably quiet place.
Where in Chiang Mai:
11 Kohklang Rd, Tambon Nonghoi, Amphur Muang.