Amazing find 🙏🏻🙏🏻🤩🤩 - What a find!! So pleased a friend recommended and shared details of the restaurant and the farm to table concept and each dish carefully choreographed by this amazing chef James !!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

A true experience. - Well what can I say, from the warm greeting, beautiful layout and wonderful food, we had an amazing night.

Renovated Thai style house that bursts with past culture but... read more reflects a mix of farm simplicity with modern fine dining.

The moment we approached the door we were met with one of the most pleasant and attentive teams that took care of us the whole evening.

We were then met by the chef and shown around the many facets of the restaurant. A guided tour and breakdown of the philosophy of farm to table.

It was a pleasure to experience the food, not convoluted, not over complicated but instead, a true "let the products speak for them selves" dining experience.

It was my wife's birthday, and it actually felt like a birthday dinner, from a team signed birthday card to the amazing dessert art that was created in front of us.

I could ramble on and on about what a great night we had, but I would like to say, James and team... Well done, you are creating something different, beautiful and honest.

Thank you.

Fresh and exciting! - Great experience! Food was amazing and service was quick and attentive.

Chef told us about how he left everything behind to start his farm and the restaurant. Locally sourced... read more and complete sustainable!

Highly recommend.

Superb food Superb ambience and Superb staff - My 3rd visit and each time I leave astounded
The artful master pieces area feast to the eye and what taste mmmmmmm

Best value for money, excellent service and a unique & special experience!  - Last night was my 3rd visit to Ikigai with friends. Just love this place! Great location with a cosy stylish atmosphere. Each dish is a work of art, elegant and... read more absolutely delicious. James prides himself in obtaining the best organic ingredients (some of which are grown on his farm) and because the dishes are not huge portions there is very little waste. He is a talented creative master!

A Stellar Culinary Experience at Ikigai Chiangmai, Thailand - Nestled in the heart of the city, Ikigai offers an enchanting atmosphere alongside a lavish menu of small delectable bites that left us speechless.

The restaurant's a must go... read more in Chiangmai and a truly inspired addition to the culinary scene that’s developing. The elegant decor, soft ambient lighting, and comfortable seating set the stage for an unforgettable evening. We decided to dive into their extensive menu and ordered a total of seven dishes, prepared to perfection by Chef James. Each dish was meticulously prepared, beautifully presented, and deeply satisfying in terms of flavor and texture. The creativity and skill was apparent in every bite.

To sum up our experience at Ikigai Chiang Mai, it was nothing short of extraordinary. The impeccable cuisine, remarkable service, and beautiful atmosphere make this a must-visit destination for anyone in search of a truly exceptional dining moment in Thailand. We cannot recommend Ikigai Chiangmai highly enough for those seeking a culinary experience that is both authentic and refined. It is undoubtedly deserving of its distinguishing five-star status.

Exceptional dining!  - We had the most fabulous Sunday lunch at Ikigai!
It's called the White Menu which is somewhat ironic as the food was an explosion of delightful colour and flavours. The... read more dishes are prepared with quality ingredients, straight from their own farm, but also with passion and a large helping of tlc!
An exceptional meal!
Loved it!

Great food, must visit - A fantastic spot in the centre of Chiang Mai. We shared 5 dishes between four of us and all were exceptional. There’s an equal array of choice between meat, fish... read more and vegetarian and we loved everything that came to our table. They also have great homemade Kombucha which is well worth a try.

Farran Adria has reincarnated as Chef James at Ikigai in Chiangmai, Thailand - Chef James presents with quirky creativity and passion dishes at a level unheralded until now, especially in Asia. Only fresh, local ingredients from selected environmentally-sensitive suppliers make it to the... read more Ikigai kitchen, where Chef James and his highly trained and equally creative team collaborate on producing combinations of tastes and visual presentation that wow the senses in unheard of and delightfully surprising ways.
The special dessert experience in a special, separate room is not to be missed.
(We learned from a trusted source that they are developing a special ‘airborne dessert’ only served before in a certain famous Chicago restaurant.)