The Best Khao Kha Moo in Chiang Mai

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Discover why eating the Cowboy Lady’s khao kha moo at the Chang Phuak Night Market is a street food must in Chiang Mai.

Khao Kha Moo from the Cowboy Hat Lady in Chiang Mai Thailand — Image: ©2foodtrippers

Call her what you want: the “cowboy hat lady” or the “lady in the cowboy hat”. She’s out every night at the Chiang Mai Chang Phuak Night Market near the Chang Phuak (also known as Elephant) Gate, arguably making her a culinary celebrity in Thailand.

Boldly wearing her signature headpiece and wielding a cleaver, she serves up some of the tastiest Thai food you can eat in Chiang Mai for 30 baht or just under a dollar. We’re talking succulent stewed pork leg over rice served with an egg and flavorful sides like pickled mustard greens and garlic-chili sauce.

Khao Ka Moo at Chang Puak Gate NM in Chiang Mai — We ate this plate of khao kha moo at Khao Kha Moo Chang Phuak. It was both cheap and delicious. | Image: ©2foodtrippers

This price could change at any time. However, it would still be a bargain at triple the price.

Khao Kha Moo Chang Phuak is located by the North Gate at Thanon Manee Nop Parat, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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🎥 Khao Kha Moo Chiang Mai Video

Watch our YouTube video and see what it’s like to eat Khao Kha Moo prepared by the Cowboy Hat Lady in Chiang Mai.

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Daryl and Mindi Hirsch

Saveur Magazine’s BEST TRAVEL BLOG award winners Daryl and Mindi Hirsch share their culinary travel experiences and recipes on their website 2foodtrippers. Since launching the site in 2012, they’ve traveled to over 40 countries in their quest to bring readers a unique taste of the world.