Chiang Dao Nest

SETTING

Chiang Dao Nest has an intimate setting and is located in a small resort at the foot of Chiang Dao mountain, north of Chiang Mai.

FOOD

Wicha Cavaliero, the friendly, sassy and attentive chef/owner used to change her menu constantly, though she is pruning back her experimental instincts somewhat these days. All of the items are creative, delicious and employ only the highest-quality ingredients available. There is a wide range of items to satisfy anyone. Buffalo fillet with roasted garlic sauce defies all preconceptions of buffalo meat and is as tender and succulent as though it were prime imported beef. Pan-roasted duck fillet with caramelised pineapple is light and fun but for a filling and memorable dish try pork tenderloin with blue cheese crust. Other inventive dishes include salmon steak with yoghurt and caramelised butter sauce and risotto with locally-produced goat cheese. All come with lovely side dishes chosen to complement each entree. Two or three homemade desserts are available to round out the meal. Everything is made from scratch including breads, pastas, cakes and even its own ice cream.

WINES

The modest selection of bottles are around 800-1,000 baht and feature vintages from a wide variety of locales.

SERVICE

Given the bucolic setting and the restaurant’s small size, it is no wonder that the service is highly personalised and friendly, although casual to the extreme.

PRICE

A dinner for two without wine should cost no more than 1,000 baht.

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