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by Steven Doyle | June 3, 2026 · 11:14 am

Asian Mint Has Been Feeding Dallas for 20 Years

Nikky Phinyawatana grew up between two cities and two ways of thinking about food. Bangkok, where she spent her early years, treated Thai cooking as something worth taking seriously — fresh ingredients, careful preparation, proper seasoning, the kind of attention you gave a thing you respected. Dallas, where she attended The Hockaday School as a boarding student and later made her permanent home, had plenty of Thai restaurants but not quite that. The food was there. The spirit of it was somewhere else.

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by Steven Doyle | May 27, 2026 · 2:00 pm

The Pad Thai That Will Change How You Think About the West End

Tony Street had been in the restaurant business his whole life — his family’s legacy, not a career he chose so much as one he grew up inside. Jab Street came up differently, learning her craft over ten years as a chef at Toys Café before bringing that background to Dallas. What they shared was an obsession with Thai food done right, and eventually that shared obsession became a restaurant. Family Thais Asian Bistro opened in 2019 at 208 N. Market Street in the West End, ten tables, counter service, and has been the best Thai restaurant in Dallas ever since.

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by Steven Doyle | May 12, 2026 · 12:18 pm

Malai Kitchen is a Thai Paradise

When Malai Kitchen opened in West Village in January 2011, the landlord pulled Braden and Yasmin Wages aside and told them he didn’t think the concept had legs. Thai and Vietnamese food in a full-service room — real cocktails, a wine list, actual service — wasn’t something Dallas had done before at this level. Opening night was dead. The two restaurants very close had lines. Malai sent staff over with drink coupons to poach customers from the wait. Fifteen years later, those restaurants are gone. Malai has four locations, its own brewery, and the landlord still comes in for dinner.

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by craveDFW | February 2, 2026 · 1:54 pm

Discover CrushCraft Thai Street Eats in Dallas

CrushCraft Thai Street Eats serves amazing Thai on the cheap at 2688 LaClede St, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75201. Open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM, this killer restaurant is poised to become a favorite among Dallas food lovers.

Helmed by the acclaimed Chef Paul Singhapong, known for his time at Crescent Court Hotel’s Beau-Nash and as the opening executive chef at Cru Wine Bar, CrushCraft offers a unique and authentic Thai dining experience. Many local food enthusiasts will recall Chef Singhapong’s memorable special Thai menus at Malai Kitchen in the West Village. His impressive resume features stints at prestigious venues, including the French Room, the Melrose Hotel, and the Mansion on Turtle Creek, showcasing his commitment to culinary excellence.

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by Steven Doyle | January 16, 2026 · 10:52 am

Asian Mint: A Flavor-Forward Dallas Classic Built on Thai Balance

Asian Mint has earned its reputation in Dallas by doing one thing exceptionally well: delivering Thai food that is vivid, craveable, and consistent. From the first bite, the menu announces itself with contrast—bright citrus against deep umami, gentle sweetness followed by a slow-building heat. This is food designed to wake up the palate without overwhelming it, rooted in traditional Thai flavor structure but tuned for everyday dining.

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by craveDFW | August 29, 2024 · 3:14 pm

Asian Mint Satisfies Your Thai Desires

Asian Mint, located in Dallas, has made a name for itself as a go-to destination for contemporary Asian cuisine. The restaurant is known for its fusion of traditional flavors with a modern twist, offering a diverse menu that caters to a variety of tastes. The Dallas location, a part of a chain owned and cheffed by the marvelously talented Nikky Phinyawatana with several other locations, stands out for its commitment to quality, innovation, and a vibrant dining experience.

Asian Mint Dallas boasts a chic, modern interior that reflects a blend of elegance and comfort. The décor features clean lines, tasteful artwork, and a color scheme that combines earthy tones with bold accents. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, making it suitable for both casual meals and special occasions. The layout allows for a good flow of conversation and movement, contributing to a pleasant dining experience.

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by Steven Doyle | August 16, 2018 · 4:03 pm

Ka-Tip to Open at Dallas Farmers Market

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This past weekend Ka-Tip, the future Thai restaurant that will occupy a space street-level in the Harvest Lofts at the Dallas Farmers Market, previewed their menu to a capacity crowd at Taco y Vino in Oak Oak Cliff. There guests tasted a small variety of dishes that pleased and in some cases surprised the guests with their marvelous flavors.

“There really is nothing like our food in Dallas, these are the true flavors of Thailand,” oKa-Tip owner George Kaiho told us via a phone interview. George is half Japanese while his girlfriend is Thai, and she is the one who showed Kaiho how the flavors worked using recipes from her childhood, and ingredients rarely found in the North Texas area. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | August 4, 2017 · 10:49 am

Proof + Pantry Celebrates Thailand

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We met up with a very enthusiastic Michael Martensen, owner of Proof + Pantry in One Arts Plaza, who was pleased to chat up his new menu which is all about Thai cuisine and we couldn’t have been more pleased.

Now in its third year on the plaza Proof + Pantry seems to have unlocked the code for sustaining a good business model at a location which has had its moments in restaurant history. The key is obviously a fantastic cocktail program, which Martensen has this shining ability to perform, and one seriously good menu which offers staples that will most likely never be removed. These items include their tenderloin with truffled whipped potatoes, a crazy good dish of mussels, burrata, you get the idea. But the seasonal side of the menu is where all the fun begins. Continue reading →

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