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Chang Phueak Chili Dip in Chiang Mai น้ำพริกหนุ่ม

Nam prik noom is known for roasted green chili pounded into a dip for vegetables and pork skin. Huen Muan Jai serves northern dips from 11:00 to 21:00 and stays closed on Wednesday.

Chiang MaiPrice not posted; sticky rice 20 THBnam phrik num Thai food hub
Chang Phueak Chili Dip in Chiang Mai

Photo: Anderson (CC BY 4.0)

Thaiน้ำพริกหนุ่ม · nam phrik num
PricePrice not posted; sticky rice 20 THB
RoomHuen Muan Jai, Chang Phueak
Clock11:00 to 21:00; Wed closed

What it tastes like

  • Smoke and green chili, cooled by boiled vegetables.

How to order it

  • Thai name: nam phrik num (น้ำพริกหนุ่ม).
  • Say: Khor nam phrik num, khrap/kha.
  • Ask for the roasted green-chili dip. Sticky rice on the same delivery menu is 20 THB. Closed Wednesday.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: Price not posted; sticky rice 20 THB.

Where to try it

  • Huen Muan Jai, 24 Ratchaphuek Alley, Chang Phueak, Chiang Mai 50300. 11:00 to 21:00; closed Wednesday. Price not posted; ask first. Skip this, go here: skip this room on Wednesday. Huen Phen on Ratchamankha sells a roasted green-chili set with vegetables for 80 THB, with a break from 16:30 to 17:00.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Medium.
  • Diet: Chili. Confirm the pork-skin side.

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Common questions

How spicy is the green dip?
Hotter than nam prik ong. Ask for pet nit noi if you want the roast without a full chili hit, and cool it with the boiled vegetables.
What should I order with it?
Sticky rice is 20 THB on the delivery menu. The sausage, sai ua, is 115 THB if you want something grilled beside the dip.