Kantoke dinners have long been a popular tourist attraction in areas of Northern Thailand, particularly around Chiang Mai. Tourists are usually treated to authentic northern Thai cuisine while being entertained by traditional dancers in decorative costumes.

Traditionally when a northern Thai family eats they sit on small cushions around a low table called a "toke". Their table features "khan" - an assortment of traditional northern finger foods in small bowls served on a platter with large wooden spoons. Thus the moniker sometimes written as "khantoke".

Eating this style of dinner involves breaking off chunks of "cow neaw" sticky rice, and either dipping it into the bowls with sauces or curries, or enjoying it with meat dishes. There are always a variety of foods shared among the diners, so each can sample sweet, sour and spicy tastes.

Enjoying a kantoke dinner si one of the best experiences you can choose as a tourist to Thailand. There are many great kantoke dinner locations for you to choose in Northern Thailand and in Bangkok. Be sure to come hungry and bring a camera!