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!

10 out of 10 would visit again! - 10 out of 10 would visit again for the incredible food. We spent ages deciding on what to have because we thought everything on it sounded so good.
... read more /> We had the Ikigai meze to start and the three dips were a perfect way to start a meal. The beef shin was fabulous and the lobster-salmon was refreshing with a lovely side salad. We had some home brewed Kombucha to go with the meal and thoroughly enjoyed it too!

Best hidden gem in Chiang Mai! - I went to Ikigai for the long lunch and it was honestly absolutely stunning! I’ve never tried food like it - so unique and flavourful yet so homely. The atmosphere... read more in the restaurant was warm and all staff members were lovely. This hidden gem is one not to miss!

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.

Innovative and diverse array of dishes to challenge and stimulate the food pallet for anyone. - Incredible selection and innovation of food. A truly diverse and fascinating array of small fine-dining style dishes that give a unique culinary delight. Nothing else quite like it in Chiang... read more Mai in my view. James, the chef has an extremely distinguished background but will chat with anyone and engage in thought-provoking conversation. All-in-all, a very special experience. We went for the long lunch and were blown away by the dishes that just kept coming. Then came desert which was just as good, if not better!

My fav spot in CNX - The Sunday brunch totally blew my mind. Outstanding service, creative menu, sumptuous decor, real farm to table.. a veritable, culinary delight!

Amazing - Best food ever highly recommend. Highly efficient staff, great hospitality and service. James Douglas noble is an asset to the area

To Live with Meaning - In Japanese, ikigai means to live with meaning, purpose, and joy. At Ikigai the restaurant in Chiang Mai, you’ll find more than a beautifully designed restaurant with stunningly... read more delicious food. You’ll discover that every ingredient in every dish—and every piece of furniture and every artwork—has a story and a meaning. After dinner, have a chat with Chef-owner James who will share with you the philosophy behind the restaurant and his life, as well as the myriad passion projects that he is engaged with that support sustainability, artistry, and humanity. You’ll come away with a nourished body and an enlivened soul.

LKiGAI RESTAURANT - This is not an ordinary restaurant, it’s a unique experience! Each course is special and has meaning. I’ve never seen anything similar. The mix of spices, textures, and tastes are... read more exceptional. The service is impeccable, you feel spoiled and pampered! This is a several hour dinner where you cannot wait to see and eat the next entree. It’s impossible not to be amazed from the moment you sit down in this incredible atmosphere where the food is healthy and delicious. Five star all the way! IKIGAI RESTAURANT 1. Stay active: Don’t retire 2. Take it slow 3. Don’t fill your stomach 4. Surround yourself with good friends 5. Get in shops for your next birthday 6. Smile 7. Reconnect with nature 8. Give thanks 9. Live in the moment 10. Follow your IKIGAI IKIGAI (n.) a Japanese concept literally translates a “reason for being”; a reason to get up in the morning, to enjoy the meaning of life- passion, purpose, meaning one lives for.