Nam Prik Kha in Chiang Mai น้ำพริกข่า
Nam prik kha is a galangal chili dip served with steamed mushrooms. Huen Muan Jai is the named room for it.
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Thaiน้ำพริกข่า · nam phrik kha
RoomHuen Muan Jai
ScoopSteamed mushrooms
RestWednesday
What it tastes like
- Galangal perfume, chili, and a sweet edge. Mushrooms are the scoop. It should not taste like nam prik ong.
How to order it
- Thai name: nam phrik kha (น้ำพริกข่า).
- Say: Khor nam phrik kha, kap het nueng, khrap/kha.
- Order the steamed mushrooms. The dip alone is too tight.
Typical price
- 2026 cash: 80 to 150 THB.
Where to try it
- Huen Muan Jai, 24 Ratchaphruek Rd, Chang Phueak. 11:00 to 21:00; closed Wednesday. 80 to 150 THB. Wooden garden room. Closed Wednesday.
Spice level and diet
- Heat: Medium, fragrant more than raw-hot.
- Diet: Often vegetarian if they skip shrimp paste. Ask.
Next plates
- Back to the Chiang Mai food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
- Use the Northern Lanna page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
- Nam Prik Ong is the nearby order if this plate is done.
- Nam Prik Noom is the nearby order if this plate is done.
- Kaeng Khae is the nearby order if this plate is done.
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- Same as nam prik ong?
- No. Kha is galangal and mushroom. Ong is pork and tomato.
- Wednesday?
- Huen Muan Jai rests Wednesday. Use Huen Phen or wait.