CHIANG DAO

Chiang Dao - Mon and Kurt's Restaurant and Guesthouse

Chiang Dao, in Chiang Mai Province, has several good restaurants with Mon and Kurt's Restaurant being one of the best ...

Updated July 2008

(Picture of Restaurant Courtesy of Frank)

Recommended by Lonely Planet Guide Books and also Stefan Loose Guide Books

Mon and Kurt’s Restaurant will be closed from May 2008 – October 2009

We are going traveling and later plan to build more bungalows and relocate to a better location. Sorry about the inconvenience

The Following is the November 2007 Article in Chiang Mai City Life Magazine:

Mon and Kurt's Restaurant and Guesthouse
Chiang Dao is quickly becoming a haven for many expats and tourists who find the changing face of Chiang Mai city just a little too hectic. This German/Thai owned restaurant serves a selection of dishes cooked to perfection - testament to this are the flock of Chiang Dao's foreign and Thai residents who dine here every night. The mushroom soup is delicious, as is their Russian borschtsch (beetroot) soup; the fraenkische bratwuerste (sausage) and wiener schnitzel are both highly recommended as well as being the pride of the German owner, Kurt. Mon, the Thai half of the restaurant, is a prize winning Thai cook who will surprise you at how she can rustle up Thai dishes you've had a hundred times before and make them taste just that bit better. They also serve a range of salads and desserts. As for the boozy elixir, well you are spoiled for choice: Erdinger, Weihenstephaner, Warsteiner imported beers as well as San Miguel and Beer Laos, red/white wines and spirits. Come here for a drive out into the sublime countryside or stay a few nights - Mon and Kurt have two guest rooms, both with ADSL connection and free coffee; they also have a small furnished traditional Thai house for rent (with all facilities) in a quiet area of Chiang Dao. Motorcycles available for daily rental. Restaurant, room and hire rates are extremely modest.

Open 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Closed Wednesdays
78 Moo 15 Baan Don, Chiang Dao (take the Fang Rd. 107 out of Chiang Mai, through Mae Rim, Mae Taeng and on to Chiang Dao. The restaurant is about 2.5 km past Chiang Dao town's 7/11)
Tel. 053 388011, 084 1739975 Email: monandkurt@yahoo.com

Comments about Mon and Kurt's Restaurant:

The following is what David Unkovich (Author of "A Motorcycle Guide to the Golden Triangle" Guidebook) had to say about Mon and Kurt's Restaurant on his website, http://www.gt-rider.com :

"...if you're riding by I'd recommend this place highly for at least a quick drink & bite to eat, and if you're genuinely hungry I'm sure you'll get a huge superb meal - Thai or farang. Check it out next time you're on R107. I know I'll be back for sure.

Some more comments from our guests who stayed with us: 

This place is great!  Good food, friendly people, reasonable price. Things that you would look for in an ideal guesthouse.  I will definitely come back again.

Cheers

Keith, Singapore

Dear Mon and Kurt,

Thanks a lot for the great time.  We liked very much to stay with you and we enjoyed to drive motorbike :-) And the best was Mon's food.  Hope we see us soon again

Doris + Guenther, Germany

Dear Mon and Kurt,

A very nice and cozy place with good food and company.

Glad that I am the first Malaysian to stay in this place. 

KwGoh, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

My wife Mon and I have two things in common. A love for good food and beautiful places.

First a little about us....

Mon has owned several restaurants and has been cooking all of her life.  Her mom is a professional cook as well.  My wife sold food in LampangProvince for many years, where she won awards for her cooking. 

Later, we opened a Thai restaurant in Chiang Mai, which is now run by Mon's mom.

Mon has always been an awesome cook of Thai food.  Recently, after several trips to Canada and some suggestions from my Mom (who ran her own restaurant for many years in Germany) and my dad, (who is a retired Master Baker and Pastry chef), Mon has also learned to cook some really good Western food. 

If you ask her what she likes to do in life, she will tell you "cook"!

She has a very pleasant personality which is enjoyed by our many regular customers, who come as far as Chiang Mai to eat here, in Chiang Dao.

(Picture or Restaurant Courtesy of Frank)

As for myself, well, you have probably guessed by now that my name is Kurt.

I was born and raised in Germany and grew up in my parents restaurant.  As a teenager, I started an apprenticeship as a butcher.

In 1975, my parents and I immigrated to Canada, where I lived happily until about 6 years ago, when I took my first trip to Thailand.  Since that time, my wife and I have only been back to visit my two daughters, Marina and Nikki and also my friends in Canada. 

Last year, we decided to settle down.  We fell in love with Chiang Dao and decided to open a restaurant.  Later on, we also bought some property,  where we plan to build our dream house.   It is a quiet place, with beautiful mountain views and a little, year-around creek running along the bottom.  There, in the winter of 2008/2009, we will start to build some nice bungalows and eventually, our dream house.

Other Personal Links Recommended by Mon and Kurt

http://www.nicehandicrafts.com

Mom and Dad's Webspace

Lorne's Astronomy Pages

As for our present situation, let me give you a little peek of our menu and tell you exactly where we are located...

If you are coming from Chiang Mai, driving through Chiang Dao on Highway 107, you will see a 7-11 Store on the left hand side....

keep going another 2.5km (In the direction of Fang, right after km stone 79) and you will see our restaurant on the right, just before the corner.  Across the street on the left, you will see Doi Chiang Dao, our big, beautiful mountain.  Our restaurant is approximately 75km from Chiang Mai.

Selected Menu items:

(We have over 150 items on our menu, so this is only a small taste...)

· 003 - 2 eggs any style with bacon, ham or sausages, toast, butter and jam    75Baht

· 001 - 2 eggs any style with toast, butter and jam                                              55Baht

· 010 - 2 eggs any style with bacon, ham or sausage, toast butter and jam, freshly brewed coffee and fresh orange juice    130Baht

· 014 - Cornflakes and Milk                                                                                 75Baht

· 012 - Muesli with fruit and Milk                                                                        80Baht

· 009 - Mushroom and Cheese Omelet with toast, butter and jam                     90Baht

· 015 - Mixed Fruit Plate (small / large)                                                      50.-B / 80.-B

· - Fresh Orange Juice                                                                                    30Baht

· - Freshly ground and brewed Arabica coffee (free refills)                          40Baht

· 006 - Ham or Bacon and Cheese Omelet with toast, butter and jam                99Baht

· 010 - Wiener Schnitzel with mashed potatoes and mixed green salad           160Baht

· 011 - Spaghetti Canadian Style (home made) with garlic toast and salad      115Baht

· 021 -  Chef Salad                                                                                                95 Baht

· 028 - FraenkischeBratwuerste (2 sausages, mashed potatoes, salad)          160Baht

· 031 - Liver and Onion, mashed potatoes, mixed green salad                         160Baht

· 032 - Spaghetti Carbonara with garlic toast and salad                                    135Baht

· 033 - Schweinebraten (German Pork Roast) with mashed Potatoes or Dumplings and gravy on top plus salad    160Baht

· 050 - Chicken Steak in Mushroom Sauce, served with mashed potatoes or German dumplings and vegetables  160Baht

· 049 - Pork Steak in Mushroom Sauce, served with mashed potatoes or German dumplings and vegetables 160Baht

· 040 - Frikadellen (Hamburger Steak) Two Hamburger patties served with mashed Potatoes or French Fries and vegetables  160 Baht

· 054 - Pork Ribs, French Fries or mashed potatoes, salad                              180Baht

· 043 - Fish and Chips (English Style) with salad (in newspaper if ordered)    145Baht

· 025 - Hamburger, Fries, Salad                                                                         120Baht

· 026 - Cheeseburger, Fries and Salad                                                               135Baht

· 027 - Bacon Cheeseburger, Fries, Salad                                                          145Baht

· 031 - Bacon Cheese Mushroom Burger, Fries, Salad                                     150Baht

· - BLT (Bacon, Lettuce and Tomatoe) Sandwich with Fries                        90Baht

· 037 - Ham and Egger Sandwich with Fries                                                         95Baht

We also serve over 100 different Thai dishes that are prepared fresh as you order them, including the following.  For a look at our complete menu, please visit our restaurant. 

· Pad Kapao (Stir fried Thai Basil with beef, Pork or Chicken and rice                                       35Baht

· Pad PriauWaan (Stir fried mixed veggies and pinapple with pork,  beef or chicken in sweet and sour sauce with rice         45Baht

• Pad Thai (Stir fried noodles with pork, eggs, dry shrimp, sprouts and green onions       35Baht

For Dessert, try our delicious Cheesecakes!

Beer Chang 45 Baht (large)

Beer Archa 45 Baht (large)

Beer Leo 55 Baht (large)

Beer Singha 70 Baht (large)

Spy Cooler 55 Baht

Beer Heineken 80 Baht (large) 

ErdingerWeissbier  145 Baht (large) (German Wheat Beer)

Warsteiner 99 Baht (small) (German Beer)

Housewine: Franzia (California Red or White) 250ml glass 90 Baht

Bottles of Wine Red or White, Imported:  390 Baht and up. 

We also serve selected Cocktails and Shooter Drinks

The above are only a few examples of over 150 food and drink items.

We look forward to seeing you at our restaurant.  If you been here already and have enjoyed the food and service, feel free to recommend us to one of your favorite guide books ;-)

We also offer Quality Budget Accommodation and Motorcycle Rentals!

Thanks and see you soon...

Mon and Kurt

For Reservations or questions, please email us at: monandkurt@yahoo.com or phone us at 084-173-9975 or 053-388-011

Just to remind you...Our opening hours are 9am - 9pm. (The Kitchen closed at 8:30pm sharp) We are closed on Wednesdays.