Super Fresh Calamari with Cabernet Sauvignon
Situated along the Lampang Chiangmai Superhighway, is a gem of a small eatery. Called Lapin Cafe, it serves top notch Italian food at pretty decent prices. I have an extra night for my business trip which I am currently on, and I checked out this little restaurant on the outskirts of Chiangmai.
The restaurant serves perhaps 20 people inside and 10 folk outside. I ordered 2 of their house specials and I was not disappointed. The calamari (babu octopus) was superbly fresh and tender and the flour batter was crispy. The dichotomy of crisp exterior and tender and flavourful interior really made my day.
I also tried a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and it was the perfect foil to the fried calamari.
Lapin Cafe - Outskirts of Chiangmai
By the time I arrived at almost 2pm, the place was empty but it filled up with late coming lunch diners after me. The next course was seafood risotto (see below). The presentation was really pretty. The risotto rice was very flavourful and full of ingredients. There was a strong truffle flavour and aroma. There was 4 very fresh and tasty scallops, some calamari bits, cherry tomatoes and shavings of parmesan cheese. To top off the pretty dish, there was some herbs and a slice of lemon.
Seafood Risotto Pretty as a Picture
The price for the meal, a breakdown of the prices are shown below :
THB S$
1. Calamari 210 8
2. Truffle Risotto 380 15
3. Cabernet Sauvig 220 9
4. Water 25 1
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THB 835 Total S$ 32
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My verdict ? Fantastic food and in a quiet setting. Price is expensive for Thailand, but I have noticed that costs of food has been escalating upwards for the last 2 - 3 years.
Lapin Cafe
8/43 Lampang - Chiangmai Superhighway
Tambon Chang Phuek, Chiangmai
50300
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