Anthony Chef Bobbo HTX (catering) chefbobbohtx Houston, Texas “Challenges in the Lao business is the support and criticism from our own people.” What’s the name of your business and how did you come up with it? The name of my business is ChefBobboHTX, my nickname is Bob and throughout the years my friends would call …
Jen Chef/Owner of White Elephant Asian Fusion whiteelephantpdx whiteelephantpdx Portland, Oregon “Being one of the first Lao establishments was initially challenging because many weren’t (and still aren’t) familiar with Lao cuisine. They usually compare it to Thai food, which is a fair comparison because our cuisines are similar. “ What’s the name of your business …
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Jeff Chef/Owner of Ma Der Lao Kitchen Ma Der Lao Kitchen maderokc maderokc Oklahoma City, Oklahoma “No one in Oklahoma knows Lao cuisine let alone where the country of Laos is.” What’s the name of your business and how did you come up with it? Ma Der Lao Kitchen – our parents, especially my mom, …
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Nok Owner of Nok’s Kitchen Nokskithchen Noks Kitchen noks_kitchen Midway City, California “Do your best provide quality” What’s the name of your business and how did you come up with it? Nok’s Kitchen What are your inspirations for being in the food industry? Lao BBQ & salad (larb) What were some of your challenges being …
The Columbus Food Hall—the collection of commercial ghost kitchen spaces formerly known as CloudKitchens—features an eclectic lineup of eateries making up its over 30 vendors, and now its offerings just got even more unique. Bella Lao Food, an authentic Laotian street food vendor, held its grand opening last month. The Columbus Food Hall is located …
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Janette Team Member at 4Elephants Home 4ElephantsCatering 4elephantscatering Cleveland, Georgia “Many people are afraid to try new things. Especially where we are located. In a more rural country area where people are use to fast food and traditional southern food” What’s the name of your business and how did you come up with it? 4 …
Jenny Owners of Kasoy & Co KasoyCo kasoyco Gresham, Oregon “Khao Soi is commonly enjoyed in the Luang Prabang provinces. The spelling is different to also pay homage to our Mien roots. This dish may have originated in Laos, but was adapted by Mien who’ve migrated to Laos and have been a main staple in …
Alex & Khamla Owners of Ninja Foods theninjafoods.com ninjafoods ninjafoods Arkansas “If you have an idea and after you’ve done all the necessary research for that particular business, jump in! Don’t let anyone tell you it can’t be done.” What’s the name of your business and how did you come up with it? Ninja Foods, …
Themed restaurants can be a tricky maneuver. The last time I dined at one, the Rainforest Café, the faux foliage, saline breeze and animatronics lulled me until the food arrived and snapped me back into reality. Such is life in childhood. Khâluna promises no such deception, nor gimmicks. First it magically transports you to the …
An exciting restaurant combining two glorious Asian cuisines is coming to the Heritage District in Irving: Called The Padaek, it’s opening at 120 S. Main St., where it will serve Thai and Laotian specialties and street food, and it’s opening in mid-February. The founders include husband-and-wife Art and Manee Suttisaragara, both from Thailand; and another …
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