One of the best restaurants in Chiang Rai - Lab Sanam Keela (ร้านลาบสนามกีฬา)

I think one of the best restaurants in Chiang Rai is Lab Sanam Keela (ร้านลาบสนามกีฬา). You can read all the details about it here: www.eatingthaif...
I really love Chiang Rai as a city - it’s peaceful, usually has fresh air, the lifestyle is calm, relaxing and friendly, and most of all, there’s a good selection of food to eat. Ranging from northern Thai food to delicious Thai Chinese food, you’ll find plenty to devour when you’re in Chiang Rai. One of my absolute favorite restaurants in the city is Lab Sanam Keela (ร้านลาบสนามกีฬา), a restaurant located on the peaceful side of the city, near the Chiang Rai stadium and a school.
Lab Sanam Keela (ร้านลาบสนามกีฬา) serves mostly a menu of northern Thai dishes, and they have a bunch of specials on their menu as well. I didn’t see an English menu, but the menu did have pictures to make it easier for you to order if you don’t speak Thai. The restaurant is sort of like an oversized open air shack, one of the types of restaurants that looked like it started off small and just kept growing and expanding in size little by little, until turning into the pretty large restaurant that it is today. But it’s exactly my style of a restaurants - no frills, open air, makeshift tables, and just amazing food.
Ying and I first started off with a Thai dish known as Yang Ruam (ย่างรวม), which was basically just a mixed grill plate. It included grilled pork, and some grilled pork organs like intestines and liver. The meat was grilled until almost halfway to a jerky style meat - so it had a bit of chewy texture, and it was slightly dried out - which is the way it was supposed to be. Dipped into the house-made chili sauce, it was pretty tasty. I especially liked the intestines, which were like little nuggets of sausage. The next dish we ordered was Jeen Neung (จิ้นนึ่ง), a plate of beef steamed with lemongrass and galangal, and served on a plate with fresh sprigs of cilantro and a side dipping sauce of galangal chilli sauce, known in Thai as nam prik kha (น้ำพริกข่า). The combination was masterful, the meat was slightly chewy, but along with the galangal chilli sauce and the fresh herbs, it was sensational. It honestly almost tasted like a Sunday roast, only with more flavor from the chili and herbs. The Jeen Neung (จิ้นนึ่ง) was one of the highlights of my meal at Lab Sanam Keela (ร้านลาบสนามกีฬา) restaurant.
For another impressive dish we ordered the pla tabtim tod kratiem (ปลาทับทิมทอดกระเทียม), a fish deep fried, and topped with the most amazing pile of fried garlic that I’ve ever seen in my life. It was almost comical how much garlic they loaded on top of it. I did notice that the garlic was slightly battered before it was deep fried, so that did increase the size a bit, but nevertheless, it was a jaw-dropping mound of garlic. The fish was fried to an absolute crisp, and the sauce served was spicy and garlicky. The combination of the crunchy fried fish with the garlic and chili sauce was incredibly delicious. Our final dish, which we ordered just to wrap everything up and call it a complete northern Thai meal, was tom sab moo (ต้มแซ่บหมู), a soup of pork and herbs. It was a little on the greasy side, but wow was it extremely tasty. It was almost perfectly flavored, with chilies, lime juice, tomatoes, and cilantro, and the pork was so tender and so flavorful.
Lab Sanam Keela (ร้านลาบสนามกีฬา) is a wonderful place to eat in Chiang Rai, and I think it’s one of my personal favorite restaurants in the city. The open air, and relaxing atmosphere could not get much better, and the food is wonderful - spicy, sour, pungent, and ultimately delicious. If you visit Chiang Rai, Thailand, and looking for a delicious meal experience that’s heavy on the meat, you should check this place out.
Ran Lab Sanam Keela (ร้านลาบสนามกีฬา)
Address: 123 Moo 22, Tambon Robwiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai
Open hours: 10 am - 9 pm daily
ที่อยู่ 123 หมู่22 ตำบลรอบเวียง อำเภอเมืองเชียงราย เชียงราย
เปิดบริการทุกวัน 10.00 - 21.00 น.
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[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

Mark and Bourdain are the only dudes who can do Asia justice--they are the only Asia videos that I watch..I have spent months at a time in SE Asia and Mark conveys all the excitement and energy of these places..He has a great attitude, good energy and is very appreciative of Asia culture..>Well done sir and thank you !

[@jackiebayliss]

♥️💯

[@filhodomanolo]

A "mountain" of garlic with fish... So amazing... And the curry paste with beef... Wonderful! Thanks, Mark and Ying.

[@MarkWiens]

***** Thank you Rogério!

[@OurThaiJourney]

Your recommendation was right on. After visiting Doi Chang we had dinner here. It was delicious.

[@barnaliskitchen]

Fried crunchy fish with crunchy garlic looks awesome...actually they made my mouth watery...so yumyy !!

[@MsLansones]

That's what I love about that type of cuisine, it always comes with fresh veggies. Meal looks so good Mark.

[@MarkWiens]

MsLansones Yes, I agree, that's a great part of it.

[@notmyworld44]

This guy looks so incredibly happy!!! He makes me smile, AND HE MAKES ME HUNGRY!!!

[@djredjoker]

I love it when he smiles and his eyed get real big

[@tratiegi]

Hey Mark, just wanted to say that i really enjoy your energy we get to see in each video of yours. I can tell you are really enjoying your traveling and it even makes me happy watching you being happy haha Cheers from Switzerland

[@MarkWiens]

tratiegi Thank you very much for your kind comment, Ying and I really appreciate your support. Hope you are doing great.

[@libbad7419]

@@MarkWiens Hi Mark. I've just heard about "The Face". Lol I found a good one here. New subscriber, great channel.

[@CrunchyTofu]

That fish and garlic looks absolutely incredible.

[@MarkWiens]

CrunchyTofu Thank you

[@MrSteveseiler]

that fried fish with fried garlic looked so good cheers

[@wanitsawanwichatiwanon4400]

Oh gosh how I missed this restaurant.I was born and raised in Chiangrai and did not know this restaurant. I will definitely try this restaurant next year when I go back.Thank you Mark.

[@stevedolan7125]

My wife and I went to the restaurant last night, wow, the fish dish, topped with a pile of breaded fried garlic was incredible. Best enjoyed as Mark demonstrated with piece of fish, and a couple of pieces of garlic all dipped in the spicy sauce. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area

[@superslyfoxx1]

That fried garlic looked amazing.

[@MarkWiens]

superslyfoxx1 Thank you!

[@MissTear82]

I'm going to be in Chiang Mai and was contemplating Chiang rai to visit the white temple...definitely one of my stop if I decide to go. I've been to thailand to visit family but hardly traveled...Which on my upcoming trip I plan to do more of....So I've been coming to your channel to get some ideas of where to go and how to plan my trip. Definitely a lot of help. Thanks.

[@dann4311]

Mark every time I watch your videos I have to eat something immediately wille I watch you eat those yummy dishes ...I'm more addicted to food now thanks to you💚

[@carloslunghard3971]

I love your non-verbal gestures of expressing "mmm..yummy" ! That reminds me of myself. I do the same whenever I visit Thailand and eat local food with my thai friends ☺

[@dannyf8426]

This restaurant was a short walk from Le Meridien where I was staying at. Got some great northern Thai food. Wished they had the fried fish with tons of fried garlic. They didn't have any fish when I was there, but the other dishes I had was so good.

[@dharad]

Your enthusiasm for food is so infectious and wonderful to see. Great video as always Mark!

[@MarkWiens]

Dhara Thank you Dhara

[@singy1980]

I agree -- that crispy fish with fried garlic looks very tasty! Thank u for sharing your travel experiences -- you show us the diversity of humans and their creativity in creating dishes. I Really enjoy watching u eat -- you make eating local food a great pleasure!

[@nexus2me2011]

Mark i and my wife been watching your show since more then yr ago and when ever you upload new vedio. we both enjoying watching your vedio. Soon as you bite any food goes with excelent expression and the most enjoyable word "ohh man" love it. Thank you for all wonderful vedio.

[@Nickie_Hoang_Kim_Thai_Hanh]

The fish dish and the beef dish just awesome.

[@MarkWiens]

***** Thank you Kim

Hi Mark, great video as always! Obviously, since your wife is Thai and you speak Thai yourself if I'm not mistaken, you get a lot of tips from the locals on where the best places are. What would be your advice to get in on where the locals dine where language skills and maybe cultural connections are limited?

[@MarkWiens]

Arnór Bogason That's a very good question Arnór. When my wife and I travel to a destination outside of Thailand, where we don't know the language or the culture, but want to find local food, we normally just do start walking around and exploring on foot - I think it's the best way to start looking for food. Pay attention to what's available and especially pay attention to stalls or restaurants that are busy, and look to be serving continuous customers. For ordering, if you don't even know what it is you're about to eat, just sort of motion to the waiter, 1 with you index finger, and you'll mostly likely get the most popular dish / specialty at the restaurant. Finally, just keep smiling. Along with doing this most of the time, I also search on local blogs / and food websites like foursquare and look for places where most of the reviews are in the local language (and of course, have a good rating). Hope this helps, I've thinking of making a full videos about a topic like this.

[@remediosgalang7462]

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[@parwindersingh7407]

enjoyeable, thanks mark n ying u guys r awsome ...WELL DONE

[@peterto-im1515]

In North part of Thailand such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai or Lampang etc. You can find many delicious Larb restaurants. Maybe it on a road side look small but so delicious.

[@RABthefirst]

Sunday food porn has never been so food pornish, Mark. Looks amazing.

[@superslyfoxx1]

Lol!

[@MarkWiens]

Bobby B Haha, thank you Bobby!

[@joyfullyorganic]

Wow that fish and that garlic looks so good everything look so delouse.

[@MarkWiens]

joyfullyorganic Thank you Joy

[@DarrenWellhoefer]

When my business is slow, I travel. And I use your videos to help me with cuisine and its downright amazing. And when I can't travel due to workload, I watch your videos, turn on the heater extra hot and imagine I am there. haha. Thanks so much for the videos, Mark. They are a blessing. Su su!!!

[@TheSpritz0]

OMG that Fish/fried Garlic combo was total decadence, you truly find the most fascinating places Mark!!! P.S. You'll NEVER find that dish in Vancouver, Canada yet people rep the place as if were better than Hong Kong!

[@MarkWiens]

TheSpritz0 Thank you, this restaurant is a real gem!

[@AreenaThnanivas]

I can't get enough of your videos !

[@MarkWiens]

Areena Thnanivas Thank you Areena

[@jaravillanueva2163]

How do you find all these great places??? I'm watching this at 6:40 A.M. (Philippine Time). I ate breakfast and all but I'm still hungry. That fish and garlic combo just looks awesome... I would have it dipped in soysauce with chilis. Aaah... this is why I would never be able to start my diet. haha

[@MarkWiens]

Jara Villanueva Thank you Jara. My wife finds these great places! Hope you have a wonderful day today.

[@xXChakra2o9Xx]

Hey Mark your videos inspire me to become a nomad and really encourages me to learn more about Asia and a lot of other beautiful parts of this wonderful planet.

[@metalflames4]

this guy always orders the whole menu lol.

[@MarkWiens]

FT8 Barca Sometimes I try to!!

[@vipstylerida]

+Mark Wiens keep it up mark

[@vipstylerida]

+Mark Wiens keep it up mark

[@rickytan3483]

FT8 Barca Only the famous dishs

[@melissahayden6889]

Yeah. And he eats all of it too! No doggie bags for Mark!, 🐶

[@greg4402]

Places like this is why i love food !!!!!!!!!!!

[@utta77]

Mark, I loves your introduction to all the wonderful food of Thailand and the places that you visit in Thaialnd. I wishes to visit Chiang Rai one of these days when I go back to Thailand.

[@MarkWiens]

utta77 Thank you very much for watching, hope you can visit Chiang Rai in the future.

[@youkongtaing2281]

Mark,I'm one of your follower.I never miss any of your video clip even I visit Bangkok every year.Well done my man.I appreciate your effort.Keep up with your good work and we still keep watching.Just wonder how you can upload very good quality VDO's.

[@pamlyn1]

I love your reaction after you take a bite of food.

[@BenjaminZeller]

The pork dish looks interesting, some pieces have even a smoke ring to it. Looks like it was smoked and then fried.. Awesome :). The fish with the garlic looks just incredible good!

[@Tar0Tiger0Cry]

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[@Riz2336]

What a great variety, everything looked good.

[@MarkWiens]

Riz2336 Thank you

[@pauleychitkuer4789]

You should go to Phuket! Phuket is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. I have been there several times to visit my dad's side of the family. It is almost like Hawaii here in the U.S. but at a cheaper price :)

[@chujinsachu5447]

You're right. Jin-Neuang = Steamed beef. Jin (in northern Thai language) = Beef or buffalo meat For Ying, จิ๊นครับ ไม้ตรี เหมือนคำว่า "ชิ้น" ในภาษากลางแหละครับ แต่เป็น จ.จาน

[@jackjones3268]

Been here and the fish with garlic was amazing.

[@TeddieSook]

I'd love to eat that fish dish :) awesome video as also Mark

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you TeddieSook

[@cjpv1972]

That fish looks amazing! !! thanks Mark !!!💕

[@DanielaDel1986]

Seems like you honestly loved every dish:) yummy looks so good

[@MarkWiens]

DanielaDel1986 This was definitely my kind of meal.

[@renusuwannalai7540]

Wow... i like every thing did you present. Now i’m start to lean english with your vedio on youtube. I feel good when i see you thank you very much for you recommend. I will be follow you forever. (I’m so sorry if you can’t understanded becuase i still not good in english.

[@daywauta8855]

Mr. Wiens ? Did you get to try a very old traditional style of cooking called " Aahan chao wang" in Thailand? I'd love to see you try one of the oldest cuisine that purely designed for the royal's families back in the days.Thank you !! loved your Vids

[@robertmaddelena7890]

First time viewer. Great review. Man you can eat. Cant wait to try that place. I have a lady in Rai.

[@777cpt]

The pork looks like Chinese Char sui pork mark, anyway another great video, only a few more weeks to go & I'll be back in Thailand (My second home)

[@MarkWiens]

777cpt Thank you, it was a bit like char siu, but not sweet, and a little more dry. But I love char siu too!

[@resurrectedwreck]

Your videos always make me hungry :) Thanks for sharing!

[@MarkWiens]

resurrectedwreck You're welcome, thank you for watching.

[@linzeymolina2556]

Good video Mark, thanks for sharing. With respect Mr.Molina

[@Sukii]

Love it mark! Stop making me hungry!

[@MarkWiens]

Sukii Thank you for watching!

[@mii89s]

I love the bloopers at the end 😂

[@gloriamariaalexandrehercul670]

Mark Wies I Love your vídeos, I watched many... you eat a lot. Congratulations. Hugs from Brasil. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@25552watari]

กินเผ็ดเก่งมากเลยครับคุณMark

[@Mrleandro1974]

This fish looks delicious,my mouth is watering

[@liwenli7873]

this is the channel i visit when i eat my tasteless dish, and i have a really big computer, so everything looks so real when Markwiens is eating....

[@Itskradoom]

The food look awesome! and the price was worth!

[@nijokongapally4791]

Thai dishes very delicious.good food and video😋💯👍💖😍

[@clint308]

Looks great Mark , that fish needed some rice with it i think .

[@PeterGysegem]

Hi Mark, based on your video, I went to this restaurant last week and it was great. The fried fish with the garlic was super. Also had the larb moo which was also fantastic. Thanks for the video!

[@avonord]

I'm going there in July. Can't wait.

[@avonord]

Anything else u ordered that u recommend?

[@PeterGysegem]

The Laab Muu was good too.

[@MoBDARKGHOST]

Another great video mark! thanks ^^

[@madhukarcricket1]

Hi Mark how are u doing. I am from India. I been watching your videos from 2 weeks UR amazing...and really a true food lover. Keep the good work going onnnnnn.. Regards Madhukar Nekkanti

[@salalao123]

Surprise you didn't order "larb" since the restaurant name with the word larb. I can not wait to visit Chiang Rai as always the foods looked amazing!

[@MarkWiens]

Salalao The only reason I didn't order it was because I had had it the meal before this and made a video as well, so I was just trying to order some other unique dishes here. But next time I'm going to try their lab for sure.

[@tuongpham9553]

hi mark you did it again miss home comfort food thanks

[@HikariKaito]

That fish looked so tasty...

[@MarkWiens]

Eric Gong Thanks Eric

[@leeneeloo3739]

That face you made after declaring you just had a meat burp, really cracked me up!

[@MarkWiens]

leenee loo Haha, glad to hear that, thank you for watching.

[@ACCOMPLISHEDSHEIS]

Could it be you love the spices more than the food itself? LOL I can imagine eating a dish without any spice. You probably wouldn't like it. LOL Anyway, that fried fish and garlic sounds interesting which I would like to try myself.

[@MarkWiens]

ME-Tube Your Space! This is something I've really thought about as well - I really do love spices, and pungent ingredients - so food that included strong flavors are usually what I love best. But then again, I also do appreciate freshness - such as many Japanese dishes don't include a lot of spice of pungency, but they are so fresh and so pure.

[@viaval3952]

+Mark Wiens hi I love your videos

[@lerchan]

wow!

[@mbpplus1811]

Good things of Thai food is everyone can make easy to delicious.

[@Susanavidlearner]

hi Mark,is there ever any dish which you do not like ? I see the same reaction in each and every video and every dish which you have tasted, everything in every restaurant cannot be that great ..btw love your videos :)

[@kanekiminion3985]

This guy.... is amazing xD. I really admire your love for food ;D

[@MrVaitty]

I Love your Videos Looks Amazing

[@rodneydority3941]

I see it's good that you have Ying to help you with the Pronouncing of the dishes. :-)

[@FlixxHD]

That looked so nice!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you Callum anderton

[@rush2124u2]

Do you get to try some octopus or squid yet, or did I miss it. That would be another superb vlog, as usual

[@Butch1949]

Looks great.

[@southerncharm210]

The food looks really delicious!

[@internationalrecipes5529]

I wish there are cookings like that here, I was able to eat some Thai dishes in LA quite far from where I lived,it is now history, although there are a few of Thai restos where I am now, I'd say very disappointing,

[@NindroidMechdragon]

looks lovely

[@MarkWiens]

Nindroid Mechdragon Thank you Nindroid

[@NindroidMechdragon]

you have the best taste :)

[@Screwedup3013]

Mark..was that garlic batter fried or just fried plain straight in oil..?..great video man..five up high

[@sliqkilla]

wonderful review - thanks for sharing

[@happymommy22]

My birthplace...

[@kanyarakmusselman7901]

I'm come from Chiang Mai Thailand ( จิ้้นนึ่ง) Steamed Meat food aboriginal Yes 😊

[@newlamaster]

that garlicccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc!!!!

[@MarkWiens]

Clyne Yes!

[@anisapangat2124]

wow the fish is so mouth watering.... wish that you can give us the recipe....

[@lily07onyoutuization]

you shoud hv try lab moo(pork salad?) i think you wife probably know wht i mean , and lab woa (beef) they also good! (they hv both raw and well-done choice, but i personally not eat raw) bc lab is the menu that resemble this restaurant (as they named "lab (menu) sanamgeela (the address)") btw i fall in love with all your videos and this make me hungry and want to go back home now ! (i study aboard) this is one of my favorite restaurant too. welcome to CEI , from chiang rai girl.

[@BudiProject]

that looks amazing!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you BudiProject

[@rockidias5683]

Love your videos

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you Rocki Dias

[@chrisalf3547]

Mark that fish looked amazing. Could you direct me to the web site that your tee shirts are sold at. thanks

[@MarkWiens]

chris alf Hey Chris, thank you very much. I'm in the process now of getting a new source for the t-shirts. So right now they are not available, but they will be available, hopefully towards the beginning of next year. I will let you know for sure. Thank you!

[@drewdeabill6526]

I love watching your vids keep it up my friend

[@MarkWiens]

Drew Deabill Thank you very much Drew

[@nijokongapally4791]

crispy, Crunchi, Spicy, Yummy👍 good video

[@sweet_piethi0078]

Nice! Love Lab! Good video!!:))Really enjoy watching you eating food ! M Wiens!

[@MarkWiens]

Sweet_PieThi007 Thank you!

[@rush2124u2]

Would you like some fish with your garlic? Was the garlic bitter after being fried? Did you smell of garlic? I like the way the fish crackles, from being so well done. There was another restaurant also that gave forks and spoons but no knives. Why don't they give a knife with the fork and spoon? The chilli sauce is more dangerous then a knife :) Thanks another great video

[@darlenealvarado2875]

Fish was looking up at all that garlic on him.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Withloveariaxo]

I just want to grab that fried fish and garlic plate through my screen and elope with it. Man I'm hungry.

[@krootkmitnb1]

เห็นคุณ Mark ทานพริกแล้วสยองเลย ทานเผ็ดกว่าคนไทยอีกนะเนี้ย

[@ritankarsasmal5537]

The sound of that crunchiness is just killing!!! U should have turned off the sound coz everybody getting jealous of u :)

[@BloodKnight360]

Nice video, I'm so hungry now 😅. I want to eat something like that but I am living in New York. I don't know where I can get good Thai food. Of course if anyone know thanks in advance.

[@sasipongjaijay9143]

😮😮😮😮😮😮👍👍👍🙏🙏 Fc.From ChiangRai Thailand

[@toastybeer]

that looks AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!