The Whole Earth 88 Sridonchai Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai Tel. 053-282-463

If you were to have come here 29 years ago, you would have been able to eat a hearty vegetarian meal for ten baht seated at one of the eight tables in the converted garage. Today a beautiful restaurant stands in its place that has the capacity to serve healthy food to around 150 people.

A large wild rose apple tree stands proud in the pristine garden that surrounds the magnificent colonial building, recently redecorated in Lanna style. What is exceptional about The Whole Earth apart from the fresh staple food is the meditative, clean and gentle atmosphere, which makes diners want to stay long after their meals have finished.

The Thai and Indian menu has an equal quantity of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, but with no red meat. Fresh spring rolls, vegetarian Tom Yum and vegetarian satay are delicious choice items from the Thai fare; and the tandoori chicken, bhindi masala, and vegetable biryani are examples of some of the sumptuous servings of the Indian cuisine, with all the dishes here made up of generous portions.

The Whole Earth Restaurant is not only one of the best restaurants in Chiang Mai City that serves the finest Thai, Indian and Vegetarian cuisines but its customer service also attracts and meets the expectation of guests, making them come back again and again. Since its inception, satisfying their guests has been paramount to the Whole Earth Restaurant and their commitment will ensure that in the future they will do whatever it takes to make meals as enjoyable as possible.

Subway Chiang Mai Pavilion, Night Bazaar

Placing a regular order is simple. First you choose the bread: white italiana, wheat, parmesan oregano, honey oat, or sesame. Next you choose whether you want the six-inch or foot-long sub. Third, you choose either a classic - made up of Italian BMT (pepperoni, genoa salami and ham), Roasted Chicken Breast, Subway Club (roast beef, chicken and ham), Tuna; a Toast Sub-Meatball (Italian meatballs in Marinara Sauce), Subway Melt (sliced chicken, ham, bacon and cheese), Chicken Teriyaki, Steak and Cheese; one of the Basics - Veggie Delite (garden or fresh vegetables with a choice of sauce), Ham, Roast Beef, Turkey Breast; or one of the More Favourites - Sliced Chicken and Ham, BLT, Chicken Pizziola (chicken breast, pepperoni, cheese and Marinara Sauce) and Sliced Chicken. Once you've chosen the main fillings, you then choose what cheese and vegetables you want to go on the sub, and which sauce - Southwest, Dijon Horseradish, Sweet Onion, Honey Mustard or Red Wine Vinaigrette.

You can then add chips (crisps) or a cookie, and a drink to make it a meal. Currently there is a 59 baht limited offer on six inch subs, with daily specials of: Monday - Italian BMT; Tuesday - Tuna; Wednesday - Sliced Chicken and Ham; Thursday - Ham; Friday - BLT; Saturday - Sliced Chicken; and Sunday - Pizza Sub.