This establishment has carved out a reputation as one of Chiang Mai’s most elegant restaurants, with a menu that blends family recipes passed down and refinement. Every plate is like a work of art, yet still homey and rustic. Their crab omelette is no exception – rich, golden and plated with a sense of occasion. The eggs arrive perfectly puffed and folded, stuffed with generous lumps of sweet crab that elevate the dish from a simple street snack to something you’d happily centre a meal around. There is a standard version, and a premium – you know which one you want. The room matches the food with decor that’s bright, modern and stylish, yet still warm and welcoming. It’s the kind of place that works as well for a casual weekday treat as it does for a special night out. This omelette is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be casual; in the right hands, it can be indulgent and elegant all at once.
Baan Landai. Special crabmeat omelette B799. Kad Farang, Mae Rim and Prapokklao Rd, Chiang Mai. Open daily 11am-10pm.