The story
At Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, set along the Mae Rim-Samoeng Old Road amid lush tropical surroundings, North by Four Seasons brings the ancient tradition of open-flame cooking to a refined steakhouse setting. The concept is straightforward and confident: farm-to-table ingredients, premium cuts of meat, and the honest intensity of fire grilling.
The kitchen's signature dishes speak clearly to its philosophy. Wagyu beef boneless rib-eye comes with grilled vegetables, letting the quality of the cut lead. Heirloom tomatoes with burrata, basil pesto and balsamic reduction offer a composed counterpoint, while seared Hokkaido scallops with grilled sweetcorn, guanciale and garden herbs show the range beyond red meat. It is a steakhouse menu built around sourcing and technique rather than novelty.
Wine Spectator's 2024 Award of Excellence signals that the beverage programme at North is taken as seriously as the food — a meaningful credential for a restaurant where a well-chosen bottle is very much part of the experience.
Lunch runs through the afternoon and dinner continues until late evening, with outdoor seating available — a genuine asset in Chiang Mai's climate. The resort context means service is polished without being stiff, and the open-flame grill gives the room a warmth that formal steakhouse dining can sometimes lack.
For guests seeking a serious steakhouse experience in northern Thailand, North by Four Seasons delivers on a clear and well-executed promise.
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