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Old City · Chiang Mai

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A café by day and a Chinese & Thai bistro by night, a short walk from Tha Phae Gate.

“Authentic Chinese Flavors located at the old town Chiang Mai.”

4.8 ★★★★★158 Google reviewsBreakfast to dinner · until 9 pm
Volcano ribs: a tower of pork ribs in a spicy, sour broth with herbs
#1Volcano ribsthe dish reviewers mention most
“Volcano Ribs are a must-order dish; the ribs are tender and the broth is sour and spicy, perfect for those who like spicy food.”I-Fang Lin · ★★★★★ Google
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Day & night

One corner, two moods.

Thai, Chinese, international and European plates for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sit in the air-con or out on the street corner.

Two mango smoothies in Ruyi cups
Toast dessert with ice cream and fruit
Latte with heart latte art

By day

A café.

Coffee, mango smoothies, Thai milk tea and something sweet, on a breezy corner of the old town.

“Great coffee and really nice food. Sunny is a awesome host and makes the best coffee.”Rohan van Gastelen · ★★★★★
Grilled river prawns with seafood dipping sauce
Whole fish in broth with herbs
Stir-fry served on a red lacquer table

By night

A bistro.

Chinese and Thai dishes from the wok, whole fish and plates to share, until 9 pm.

“We ordered stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, which had a wonderful wok hei (wok aroma) and was incredibly fragrant.”Downoh Cheng · ★★★★★

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    Later that day…and when the lanterns come on.

    4.8★★★★★

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    158 Google reviews

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    The place

    Plants, lanterns and a red sign on the corner.

    “Such good food, a really good spot on the corner, I sat outside during the rain and had a very lovely time.”Isabella Harkness · ★★★★★
    Ruyi Café & Bistro shopfront at dusk with the red neon sign
    The red RUYI sign after dark
    Interior with red lanterns, plants and sofas
    Lanterns and plants inside
    Stone lantern in a planter
    Little details
    Woven sofas with red cushions
    Woven sofas, red cushions
    Seating under the fabric canopy
    Under the canopy
    Ruyi Café & Bistro on Rachadamnoen Road by day
    On Rachadamnoen Road
    Dining room with dishes on the table
    The dining room
    Outdoor tables on the terrace
    Outdoor seats

    Visit

    Look for the RUYI sign.

    71 Rachadamnoen Rd, Old City,
    Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai,
    Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open until 9 pm.
    • Air-conditioned inside, outdoor seats on the corner.
    • Dine in, takeaway or delivery.
    • Reviewers say the staff speak English and Chinese.
    • Reviewers say ฿200–400 per person.
    • LGBTQ+ friendly.
    Rachadamnoen Rd Sunday night market street Tha Phae Rd Tha Phae Gate Old City Moat 如意 Ruyi Café & Bistro N
    “It's just a short walk from Tha Pae Gate.”Tong Xie · ★★★★★