OK Chicken & Khaosoi will be established by Chef Akkapong 'Earl' Ninsom, Eric Nelson, and chef Sam Smith, aiming to revitalize Northern Thai dining in Portland, which has declined since the pandemic. The restaurant is expected to occupy the former Pok Pok space at 3226 SE Division Street. Ninsom envisions a model that is fun and approachable while ensuring sustainability, with counter-service and a simple ordering system. The restaurant may incorporate Northern Thai flavors with late-night energy and karaoke, aiming for an opening in winter 2025, subject to lease negotiations and final preparations.
Chef Akkapong 'Earl' Ninsom, along with Eric Nelson and chef Sam Smith of Yaowarat, will open a new restaurant called OK Chicken & Khaosoi, focusing on Northern Thai cuisine.
The restaurant aims to bring back a Northern Thai dining experience to Portland, which has been missed since early in the pandemic, with a tentative opening in winter 2025.
Ninsom emphasizes a restaurant model that balances fun and approachability with practical sustainability, envisioning counter-service or bar-style ordering in a vibrant atmosphere.
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