Praewpran Yiamjanya and Patrick Udomsay, the owners of the Sook Thai Mobile Kitchen food truck, have leased space at 650 Congress Street where they plan to open a salad and smoothie cafe called Paak (instagram).
At Paak they’ll be serving appetizers and smaller bites like fried pork dumpling. However center stage for the menu will be the salad section. Customers will have their choice of a variety of house designed special salads and dressings with the option to add-on proteins like braised caramelized pork belly, tofu, and chicken teriyaki. Customers can also build their own salads; rice and noodle bowls will be available too. For drinks Paak will offer both cold-pressed juice drinks and fruit smoothies. They shared they’re aiming to produce beverages that provide a sense of freshness and that are also rich in nutrients. Stay tuned for more details on the menu as they work towards a hoped for opening day in the spring.
Paak—which means vegetable in Thai—will have room to seat 12-13 people. Udomsay and Yiamjanya want to make it “chill place to hang out” and enjoy a snack or a meal. They plan to continue to operating the Sook Thai food truck after the launch of Paak.