Fort Worth has never had a shortage of good Thai food, but it has had a shortage of Thai food that looks like it belongs on Magnolia Avenue. Ko Thai closes that gap. It opened last year at 725 W Magnolia Ave, a block down from the neighborhood’s other reliable Thai spot, and it came from owners who already knew what they were doing before they ever signed the lease.
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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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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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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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Malai Kitchen, a staple in the Dallas dining scene, is set to open their fourth location inside Preston Center Shopping Center at 6130 Luther Lane, Dallas, TX 75225 (former Bartaco space) on Tuesday, November 2. The restaurant will be open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Husband and wife duo, Yasmin and Braden Wages, who own and operate Malai Kitchen, are known for their modern take on Thai and Vietnamese cuisine.
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Asian Mint and award-winning Chef/Owner Nikky Phinyawatana will host a cooking class at the Asian Mint Richardson location on Saturday, March 14 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The class will be a hands-on, interactive experience learning how to make Larb Mushroom and Chicken Basil. Larb Mushroom is a vegetarian take on a Lao meat salad and is regarded as the unofficial national dish of Laos. Chicken Basil is a classic Thai dish that is typically served with rice. Recipes can be altered to be made gluten free and vegan if needed. Continue reading
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Wednesday, August 22, CrushCraft Thai will open its second location at The Star in Frisco.
The unique fast-casual featuring organic and locally sourced ingredients using classic cooking techniques, boasts a patio and full-bar at the Frisco address. With rotating seasonal cocktails and an all-local craft beer list, this “fresh-casual” restaurant brings a fun, neighborhood vibe to The Star.
The menu is refined yet still very approachable and affordable with entrees ranging from only $7-$10 along with affordable craft-made cocktails and an all-local craft beer selection. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
When asked where the most authentic Thai food in Dallas can be found I am taken back. There are so many fantastic Thai restaurants in Dallas and Fort Worth, and many have super authentic dishes available if you are in the know, or simply ask. However, for a taste of Thailand, and an experience that is truly unforgettable, reach out to the local Buddhist Temple located at 8484 Stults which is off Forest Lane near Central Expressway. Continue reading
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