Thai
Delivery
Catering

Previously a vegetarian restaurant, now offering catering and delivery only. Open Tue-Sun 10:30am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm.


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42 Reviews

First Review by gratefulluke

falanglanna

Points +134

Vegan
04 Jan 2023

Upper level

Great buffet. Good location.

Pros: Wide variety , Good to sit and chat, Not only for a quick lunch

Cons: Delicious and carefully prepared

tgvandenheuvel

Points +64

Vegan
26 Aug 2022

Delicious, original, good service!

Small cute place, kind of tucked away. The people running it are sweet and helpful. They have a variety of Northern Thai, Japanese and Korean dishes. Everything is vegetarian or vegan en most vegetarian things can be made vegan without the egg.
The price is really good too.

21 Aug 2022

Delicious food and sweet service. Thanks!

It was taste but “spicy” here means - “really spicy”.

JahleelWasser

Points +1423

Vegan
01 Jul 2022

Alright

It wasn't amazing. The soup lacked flavor. But overall it was decent. Good price.

Idk of I'd return, or atleast not for this dish. Maybe I'd try a curry

Pros: Price, Willing to make vegan

Cons: Flavor

dingo

Points +641

Vegetarian
20 Jun 2021

Khun Churn reopens in Nimmanhaemin. Eat in or take away

Khun Churn is an old favourite for Veg food lovers in Chiang Mai. After a long period of only doing food delivery, they have now reopened a small restaurant in Nimman area. Food can be ordered A la carte via the LINE App. There is no paper menu. You will need a smart phone to view the menu.

All the old favourites are available. It is mostly Thai food.
Inside is cool with air-con. There are only 4 tables inside. It is a much smaller place than previous incarnations of this restaurant.

Pros: Good location, Good food, Cool Air-Con inside

Cons: Limited Parking for cars, Limited Tables

mamanoley

Points +307

Mostly Veg
23 Oct 2017

Big Buffet

Big buffet with lots of options! I would go here if you are a veggie and really hungry :) Nice staff and good intentions. The only thing is that quite a few dishes were cold, or could've been fresher. I would still recommend this place, just go right when it opens!!!

Pros: Lots of options

Cons: Food was cold , could be fresher

Kirsti

25 Jan 2018

We could not find this restaurant in January 2018. Does it exist anymore? We used to adore it.

Veganhustle

Points +188

Vegan
18 Apr 2017

A+ service

Like the reviews state, its a new location, but the map marking is correct. See the photos from 16-Feb-2017 for the new locations exterior view.
Large extensive menu, excellent iced tea with many flavors for just 30baht.
The place is worth a trip.

Watch the spice! I'm a mid level spice guy, and the soup I had was a notch or two above me. I had to just pick out the goods and leave the broth to waste.

Soup(good size) 90baht
Tea 30 baht
Spring Rolls 65 baht

Pros: everything was fresh , service!

Rosa veg

Points +2060

Vegan
16 Apr 2017

Good Thai food

Good and tasty Thai food , price reasonable and good quality

LilacHippy

Points +12170

Vegan
20 Feb 2017

Glad it's Re-Opened!

Really glad to see that it's rep-opened in a nice new spot behind the flower market. The menu still has some nice options with unique Northern Thai dishes and all the usual curries which all taste great and are always a generous serving. We're particularly glad to see that they're open in the evening as well although only until 8.
The buffet is also good value and very popular.
However, the old menu used to be huge with almost every Thai dish you could possibly dreamed of in it, so they're not what they used to be. They also used to sell international beers and delicious fruit shakes but the drinks in the new place are just limited to a few juices.
Eggs are sold in a few dishes so not completely vegan.
Glad they're open again but still reminiscing of the old place, which was gold.

Updated from previous review on 2016-01-11

Pros: Generous portions, Open until 8

Cons: Not entirely vegan

PaulineChiangMai

Points +94

Vegetarian
13 Feb 2017

Change of location & hours

Khun Churn, the fabulous vegetarian restaurant has indeed, moved once again. It's new location is behind JJ market / the Kamtieng Market and behind the Flower market (I'm not sure if Kamtieng Market means the Flower market). It's smaller than it used to be, but marvelous as always. The hours have changed as well. The buffet is open now only on Saturday, Sundays & holidays, between 10:30am-3pm. It costs 179 Baht. On Tuesdays -Fridays its a la carte. It's closed every Monday.

Pros: great food, great selection, pleasant atmosphere

Cons: Location. Difficult to find, The road getting there is a dirt road, buffet only twice a week

ThierryBisson

Points +13

Vegetarian
09 Nov 2016

restaurant fermé

le restaurant sera fermé du 7 novembre au 14 novembre 2016

Brent_To_the

Points +16

Vegan
13 Oct 2016

stuffed!

179 Baht per person for the Buffet. 139 per child. Everything was really good. Ginger fried brown rice was excellent. A little pricey, but very fresh.

Pros: vegan / vegetarian choices , fresh , friendly staff

Cons: pricy

ChrisBickle

Points +25

Vegan
25 Sep 2016

Glad this place is still around!

We visited this place a few times when it was down at the Old Thai Cultural Center. The new location is certainly smaller and the selection is not quite as good but the food is still great and the price is good (179B Buffet). There is a good offering of salad and fruits as well as brown rice and around six cooked veggie dishes. The noodle bar offers a good selection of toppings as well and herbal drinks, tea and coffee are included. The new location is not far before you reach Tesco Lotus on Atsadathon Rd as you head North-East out of the Old City (opp JJ Market). Double thumbs up!!

Pros: Good food quality, Good value, Nice atmosphere

Cons: Location a little hard to find, Smaller selection than their previous incarnation

YozzyOti

Points +93

Vegan
19 Sep 2015

nice vegetarian Buffet

My main reason to visit there was to eat the vegetarian Khao Soi.
When I had the soup, it was room temperature (I went there around noon) I havent had any Khao soi at other restaurant before, so I was not sure how khao soi should be like. (I found out that other restaurant I went to seved me HOT vegetarian khao soi)
I think the khao soi at Khun Churn was so so. Other food were good for the price.

Pros: lots of choices, free wifi

Cons: khao soi was not that good

charanratt

Points +91

Vegetarian
09 Mar 2015

Good and Tasty Thai food

There have very good lunch buffet at a very reasonable price. Do check with them as some dishes and noodles contains egg.

Pros: Reasonable Price

TristanMarch

Points +13

Vegetarian
31 Oct 2014

One of our regular eateries!

This place was a great late discovery for us on our three week stay in Chiang Mai. The service here is fantastic and the food is even better. They have a huge range of great vego and vegan dishes, fruit, cereals, and a selection of teas. You can't go wrong for 170bht all you can eat! (:

Pros: great food, super clean, great service

aspara-gus

Points +176

Vegan
25 Aug 2014

Best place to go for lunch

This is my type of place. I love well prepared buffets (available only for lunch, the restaurant was beautiful and the staff were friendly. My only complaint is that the older gentleman (perhaps owner) told me that everything was vegan although I noticed many buffet items contained egg. The location has changed so just ask tuktuk driver to take you to Chiang Mai cultural center and you can't miss it.

Pros: great food, friendly staff, nice restaurant

Cons: not everything is vegan

Melissaaaa

Points +36

Vegan
29 Jun 2014

LOVE the salad bar!

Been here twice for lunch. The salad bar is where it is at!! I love the spiralized pumpkin, beets and carrots! They refill the salad items faster than I have ever seen! They seem to be never out! There are a couple vegan dressings but they are pretty high in fat. The vegan peanut dressing is amazing nonetheless.

The cooked food is okay. Not much for me compared to the amazing salad bar. They have organic brown rice, curries, steamed veg, noodle dishes and a make your own soup station. It's not a full vegan buffet so make sure to check if there are eggs in any of the dishes.

The staff is extremely nice and attentive.

reissausta ja ruokaa

Points +1855

Vegan
23 Jun 2014

Great salad bar

I visited Khun Churn in April 2014 and were delighted for the evening salad buffet. Other vegetarian buffets in Chiang Mai seem to have only cooked foods like curries so it was lovely to get to eat lots of salad.

The service was good which means that it was a little bit too formal for my taste (I like only relaxed atmosphere).

For tourists staying in the old city it is a good idea first visit this restaurant and then continue to Saturday night market, because Khun Churn is only a short walk from the southern end of the Saturday market street.

Pros: a big salad buffet, lots of variety

Cons: a bit formal service, more protein dishes would be nice

Kris Moonpie

Points +36

Vegetarian
01 Apr 2014

Food and service are fantastic!

I love this place. I've been to the old location several times and last week went to their new location twice. I just can't say enough good things about this place. The food is amazing, the price is very inexpensive and the service is outstanding. It's obvious that the staff are very happy to work there. The buffet is very diverse with soups, curries, stir fry, salads, fruits, desserts, a noodle station and a tea/coffee bar. Mostly vegan but some things have egg and milk is available. The new location is indoors in a beautiful artistic wooden building connected to the 'Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center'. The old location was very in a very nice outdoor garden but I actually prefer the new space. I hope this place is open forever!!! Seven thumbs up :)

Pros: Amazing veg Thai food, Attentive, friendly service, Extremely reasonably priced

Cons: Are you kidding? This place is perfect!

Karuna140

Points +13

Vegetarian
28 Feb 2014

Same Wonderful Food Even Better in New Location

High quality, vegan food. We particularly like the lunch buffet with many Thai dishes, soups, real fruit drinks, grilled veggies, salad, and more all included in one price of !69 Baht. Or one can order off a menu. The setting is just lovely. Staff are wonderfully helpful. We have eaten at Khun Churn for 6 years, and now have followed this restaurant to its new location though not as convenient as before, but well worth the ride for their offerings.

Pros: Delicious Thai food, lovely atmosphere, kind staff

Humminglion

Points +43

Mostly Veg
03 Nov 2013

Great modern Thai vegetarian food!

Lunch buffet is an amazing deal for 129 thb. You get a full salad bar as well as many choices such as khal soi, deep fried mushrooms, assorted curries, Vegetables, and dessert.

The ala carte menu has a huge variety of delicious things! I really like the garlic fries and the pomelo dish.

mikemikemikemike

Points +76

Vegan
22 Sep 2013

Awesome Buffet, Unbeatable Price

No question, this is one of the best veg buffets in the universe. Fresh salad bar with not only leaves and other veg, but also goodies like corn, beans, and sweet potato chips. Fresh fruit, four juices, two fried snacks, five or more entrees, five or more soups, and dessert, all changed daily.

Fresh, beautiful, clean, tasty food - all you can eat for less than the price of a bottle of imported beer!

Suspended bike racks at the entrance for the cyclists out there.

Also worth mentioning that the whole Khun Churn empire (four restaurants so far) is family run. The father, an English teacher, had four kids and nicknamed them A, Bee, Cee, and Dee. D runs the Chiang Mai branch, his siblings run the other ones. Try them all!

Pros: Everything is fantastic, Family-owned chain, Amazing fried banana flowers

Cons: A little bit outside the old city

FrederikRoark

12 Jul 2015

I think the price is beatable, since you can eat for free at The Vegetarian Society ;) But what is the price actually?

AndrewWood

Points +71

Vegetarian
09 Sep 2013

well worth tracking down

Been here 4 years ago and now today. The lunchtime buffet is extraordinary. A wide variety of interesting healthy and tasty soups, salads. Evening time it is chilled out and the menu is outstanding. Very popular with locals, which is a good indication. Staff are gracious and helpful. Setting is tranquil. It's an effort to get out of town to find the place. Ranks as one of the best, for sure.
Updated from previous review on Tuesday September 03, 2013

Pros: quality, taste, price

AmericanPhil

Points +224

Vegan
01 Feb 2013

perfect. A MUST!

Best buffet in Thailand by far! Vegan or meat eater, you will not be disappointed. Go before 2:30 for the buffet for sure! Must go if you're veg or vegan

Pros: BUFFET!, good wait staff!!!, made with care :)

Cons: none

dan&mia

Points +759

Vegetarian
08 Dec 2012

Delicious buffet

I tried almost every dish and soup and there wasn't a single one that I did not enjoy. It's also a nice outdoors setting.

MeowMm

Points +50

Vegan
06 Oct 2012

Buffet

The quality is good but cold dish.don't wears shorts coz mosquito attack.

Pros: Quality, Service, Nice decoration

Cons: No label for vegan, Taste, Mosquito




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