Jok Somphet Restaurant

An Old City go-to for steaming bowls of jok (Thai rice porridge), Jok Somphet keeps it simple and spot-on: silky rice, peppery pork, a soft egg, piles of ginger and scallion. Add a dash of white pepper and, if they’ve got them, pa tong go (dough sticks) for dunking—perfect at dawn or after a night out. It’s a no-frills room with stainless tables, fast service, and prices that won’t dent your day’s budget. Expect a mix of locals, night-shift workers, and in-the-know travelers. Comfort food, Chiang Mai style, done with zero fuss and all the right flavors.