Owner-chef Gan and his wife Yuka run this restaurant together with their 62-years-old veteran chef. The cosy interior is decorated with objects collected by the couple over the years. At 28, Gan may still only be young, but he has a confidence in his ability that comes from having trained as a chef for 13 years. \u201cI don\u2019t change the taste of my dishes just because the customers are Japanese, if I did that it wouldn\u2019t be Thai food anymore,\u201d he says, before adding with a smile \u201cI do tone the spiceness down a little bit though!\u201d He began learning to cook through helping his mother when he was around 10 years old.<\/p>\n
The Nam Tok Mu (Spicy Grilled Pork with Herb Salad, \u00a5880) is a specialty of Gan\u2019s birthplace, Isan, and includes roasted rice for added texture and fragrance. The Kung Chae Nam Pla (Fresh Shrimp with Spicy Sauce, \u00a5900) has a rich, complex flavor combining full-bodied fish sauce with tangy lemon juice.<\/p>\n