Whole Earth Restaurant, Mueang Chiang Mai

A must when coming to Chiang Mai. I travel a lot in Asia and this is one of the best restaurants I know. Staying in Chiang Mai and not dining at Whole Earth is like going to Paris and not noticing the Seine.
The menu is vegetarian with some meat dishes. The watermelon shake is not oversweat as in many other Thai restaurants. Some spectacular soups and excellent starters.
I used to come here and tell the lady who welcomed me how hungry I was. Never did I look at the menu during my first stay in Chiang Mai. My last day the cook made a special dish for me.
The staff is very warm and welcoming, most of them speak sufficient english. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed and not as formal as in many other upmarket restaurants in Asia.
Half december I will be back from Chiang Mai and will discuss the menu in detail.
If you are looking for a light meal, try the chicken with cashew nut. You will know how this "easy" dish has to taste.
Try to book a corner table on the outside veranda. It might not be easy the period I am there, but you can try. Inside is for those strange people who go to Thailand and like to sit in an air conditioned room.
Prices are as they should be. You will find cheaper in Chiang Mai but it will take a few trips to find better and cheaper.