Khantoke Dinner Experience & Cultural Dance Show with Transfers





Description
Discover Chiang Mai's oldest customs at the Chiang Mai Traditional Khantoke Dinner and Cultural Show. Enjoy a traditional northern Thai meal – Khantoke Dinner – a generous serving of homemade family style dishes on large platters eaten sitting down on floor mats at low tables. The highlight of your Thai dinner experience will be a traditional cultural show, including dance and music performances by several Chiang Mai hill tribes. Dive into the history, diverse background and beauty of the region in the relaxing and fun atmosphere, home to the original Khantoke Dinner Show.
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Itinerary
The very first ever Khantoke Dinner Show was created right here at Old Chiangmai on 1970. It was started in order to showcase the traditional Northern Thailand, Lanna, culture. This has evolved over centuries and much of what you will witness here is timeless. Many of the dances were created in the last 150 years, the most recent in 1957 but they all have their origins in traditional dance that is very much older.
Dining etiquette, seating arrangements and the dishes served are an authentic celebration of Chiang Mai’s traditions. Highlights include being greeted by Khantoke staff in traditional Lanna costume with a wai, dance routines such as the ram dap sword and tasting the inimitable flavours of sticky rice and chilli dips like nam phrik ong
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from all Chiang Mai city hotels. Surcharge will apply for pickups from Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and Veranda High Resort Chiang Mai. Pick up times vary so IAsia Thailand will contact you before
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Rates valid for Chiang Mai City hotels only. (Four Seasons Golden Triangle Resort and Veranda Resort will incur Surcharge of 500-baht per person).
- For people with back problems, please advise that you will need to sit at a normal (Western) table on a chair that you can lean back on. There are a few of these tables only, so they must be pre-booked.
- Children higher than 135cm will be charged as an adult
- Children from 90cm - 134cm will be charged as child rate
- Child under 90cm is free
Reviews(8)
Interesting dance, cultural and tasting event. Punctual pickup at the hotel. Food versatile and it is regularly refiled. Unfortunately, only drink one drink, so score deduction. Basically but good event.
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung! Wir freuen uns, dass Ihnen die Tanz-, Kultur- und Dinner-Veranstaltung gefallen hat und die pünktliche Abholung sowie das vielfältige Essen einen positiven Eindruck hinterlassen haben. Ihren Hinweis zum Getränkeservice nehmen wir gerne auf — Rückmeldungen wie diese helfen uns, das Erlebnis weiter zu verbessern. Insgesamt freut es uns sehr, dass Sie die Veranstaltung als gelungen empfunden haben. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder begrüßen zu dürfen! Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
It was 1 hour experience so the food service was very rushed once everyone was seated. The waiting staff were very pleasant but the food seemed of cheap ingredients and was almost cold when it was served. The music was quite painful to listen to, and the dancing very amateur. Many people were leaving well before the end. Because we are older and need back support for seating, we requested a regular table and chairs, which we got. We were told there would be less visibility, which was right, we could hardly see anything. All in all, not a great experience.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you found our staff pleasant and welcoming, as we always strive to provide warm hospitality. We’re sorry to hear that the food service felt rushed and that the meal did not meet your expectations. Please do mention this on the night so our staff can assist you, as we like to solve al problems on the spot! Your feedback is truly valuable, and we will take it into consideration to improve the quality of food and pacing of the service to ensure a more enjoyable experience for our guests. We appreciate your honesty and hope that, if you choose to join us again, we can provide you with a more relaxed and satisfying dining experience. Best regards, Paul
The show was good, but it took a long time to serve our table and almost didn't pass, I had some dietary restrictions and when I was going to ask they couldn't answer me. But taking that out is worth knowing a bit of the local food and culture
Obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência conosco! Ficamos felizes em saber que você apreciou o show e teve a oportunidade de explorar um pouco da cultura e culinária local. Lamentamos pelos contratempos em relação ao atendimento e à falta de informações sobre restrições alimentares. Sua opinião é muito importante, e estamos trabalhando para melhorar a experiência de nossos clientes. Esperamos recebê-lo novamente no futuro e proporcionar uma experiência ainda melhor!" Essa resposta demonstra empatia, gratidão e comprometimento com a melhoria do serviço. Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Fabulous dancers and delicious food. Something for everyone! Nice relaxing dinner including a show with beautiful costumes and cultural dance.
Hi Donna, Thank you for your wonderful feedback on the Thai Khantoke Dinner & Cultural Dance Show with Transfers! We're delighted that you enjoyed the delicious variety of dishes and found the evening both relaxing and entertaining. The beautiful costumes and traditional dance truly bring Thailand’s rich culture to life, and we're thrilled that the experience left a lasting impression on you. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable cultural experiences! Thanks, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Hotel pick up and drop off was great always early and patient. Driver spoke great English and spoke with us all the way to dinner. The dinner set up is in a Traditional set up on the floor and tables if you need them. The show was wonderful. The dinner was more like appetizer because it was very little, so if you are going to eat ...it best to eat before going
Dear Terry, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with our Thai Khantoke Dinner & Cultural Dance Show, and for choosing us for your cultural evening. We're delighted to learn that you enjoyed the traditional dance performances and the authentic Thai cuisine. It's our goal to showcase the rich cultural tapestry of Thailand, and we're thrilled that you found the experience engaging and enjoyable. Thanks for your support, Nick
Dinner was good, and they upgraded us to the very front when there is an available sit on the floor. The performance itself was most enjoyable. Had a really great time.
Dear Treols, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate your business Regards, Nick
It was interesting. The dancers were just “just okay “ .. nothing fantastic. The venue was very unusual.. and the best part was the interesting food. They kept refilling the little bowls as often as you liked and kept the water glasses full. There were options of alcohol for purchase. Everyone sat on the floor with pillows, except those who prefer a table must state it up front in their reservation. My friend is vegan , and they accommodated her immediately with tofu dishes. That was the most impressive part of the night. If I were to go to a dinner show again, I would probably enjoy a place with better dancers and a better venue, It became obvious why it was so “In-expensive”. The wait help were very nice. All and all …. It was just okay.
Dear Guest, Thanks for the in-depth review. I like to add that this evening is a traditional Chiang Mai dinner experience. That’s why guests sit on the floor end enjoy the traditional show and food. As you mention this is fantastic value for money. Thanks. Nick
Is this a touristy thing to do attended by large tour groups? Yes. That being said, it is also something well worth doing. This provided a fabulous opportunity to gain some exposure to the various cultural traditions of Northern Thailand, including the Hill Tribes and and regional dances of the Chaing Mai area, plus the wonderful live traditional music both before dinner and during the show. Food was plentiful, interesting and endless - they were always offering to full your table with more! I was so sad when the show ended - but was happy to hear that they would be continuing the show outside! They started with a simple circle folk dance and invited audience to join, then had a spectacular finish with a fire spinning dance, brightly colored outfits, and a couple other folk dances including a wonderful one originally from Burma/Myanmar with a dancing "animal". I think this is great for all ages, but if you cannot sit on the floor - the traditional seating is on the floor with a bolster behind you - contact them ahead to arrange sitting at a table. You can still have a great view!
Hi Heather, The Khantoke Dinner is the busiest night attraction now in Chiang Mai and I am really pleased you enjoyed this even though it was busy. Thanks for taking the time to write in, Regards, Nick



