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.

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.

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.)

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!

Fantastic dining experience from very passionate friendly chef! - Came here for dinner and liked it so much we came a few days later for the "white menu" weekend brunch concept. The food was fantastic with almost everything even... read more the beef sourced from the chefs local 300 Rai farm . everything was good, Our favorites were the hearty meat dishes like the braised beef, fish panang and pork meatballs, but everything was good and healthy, we also the broccoli and mezze. Brunch is great value especially if you come very hungry, but we liked a few of our favorite dishes so much that we preferred dinner a bit.

The big standout for us was the chefs gracious and very friendly hospitality - we were lucky to have come on a quiet night and were treated to a private chefs table experience and more, with him enthusiastically explaining everything about the ingredients and his philosophy, chit chat, and a tour of the building with his plans for new rooms and concepts.

An Amazing Dining Experience - We had the long lunch and it was truly an experience!!! James and his team kept bringing dish after dish of the most amazing food which was beautifully plated.... read more Not only is James a fabulous chef but he is also very warm and entertaining. He would come out and chat between courses and really made us feel like we welcome. I can't wait to go back. Thanks James and team for an outstanding dining experience!

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.

Chang Mai must - amazing experience! everything was very detail oriented and my fav was the beef shin. 10/10 would def recommend.

A beautiful creative delicious dining experience! - My husband and I were delighted to discover this restaurant. The staff and atmosphere were very pleasant and our lunch was so creative and delicious! We will definitely be back!