| If you want to have a real Thai food, have a | | | | cushions which are placed on the floor or at a |
| Lanna Khantoke dinner. There is a belief among | | | | table. After few minutes you will be served with |
| many that this dinner available in North Thailand is | | | | Khantoke and drinks. Khantoke is a tray which is |
| primarily for tourists. However, this is not true. | | | | circular in shape and made of wood which is rests |
| You can even see locals enjoying a good | | | | on a base and acts as table. |
| Khantoke meal and enjoying the traditional dance | | | | Use just your right hand to eat. Start your meal |
| and music that accompanies the meal. | | | | with the fried pumpkin. After having pumpkin |
| Usually you will see the locals eat with their | | | | continue with the red chili which is spicy, tomato |
| fingers. This is not dependent on the social status, | | | | and minced pork dip, fried chicken and the |
| but on the place and the occasion. | | | | Burmese pork curry. If you are eating rice, make |
| Lanna thai tradition has given Thailand the | | | | the rice into a small ball. Then dip this ball into the |
| Khantoke dinner. Thai Lanna was a kingdom which | | | | dish you would like to have and put it into the |
| was civilized. The king of this kingdom was King | | | | mouth. You can even have fried noodles instead |
| Mengrai. He was responsible for the kingdom to | | | | of rice. |
| prosper in art, culture, Buddhist religion and political | | | | The dessert includes fried rice crisps and also |
| science. | | | | coffee and tea. While you are eating, a classical |
| If you go to have a Khantoke dinner, take off | | | | orchestra and the dancers will start their |
| your shoes before going into the dining hall of the | | | | performance to entertain you. |
| restaurant. The hostess, wearing a traditional | | | | Now doesn't it sound interesting? Do not miss the |
| dress, will guide you where to sit. You can sit on | | | | Khantoke dinner if you are in Thailand. |