Thailand Guide

Sai Ua in Chiang Rai ไส้อั่ว

Sai ua is northern herb sausage. It fits a Chiang Rai night-bazaar grill after the White Temple day, with sticky rice.

Chiang Rai20 to 40 THB a sticksai ua Thai food hub
Sai Ua in Chiang Rai

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Thaiไส้อั่ว · sai ua
Price20 to 40 THB a stick
RoomChiang Rai Night Bazaar
Clock18:00 to 22:30

What it tastes like

  • Lemongrass, makrut lime, and grilled pork.

How to order it

  • Thai name: sai ua (ไส้อั่ว).
  • Say: Khor sai ua, song mai, kap khao niao, khrap/kha.
  • Buy two sticks. A hotel breakfast slice is a different sausage.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 20 to 40 THB a stick.

Where to try it

  • Chiang Rai Night Bazaar grills, Phaholyothin Rd night bazaar, Mueang Chiang Rai 57000. 18:00 to 22:30. 20 to 40 THB a stick. After 18:00. Pair with sticky rice, then leave. This is not a temple substitute.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Mild herb heat.
  • Diet: Pork.

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Common questions

Lunch sausage?
Morning markets sell it too. The night bazaar is the easy first-night grill.
Muslim grill?
Sai ua is pork. Look for a chicken satay if you need no pork.