Justin Pichetrungsi announced the temporary closure of Anajak Thai Cuisine for renovation, aimed at preserving the family restaurant's legacy while introducing new elements. Founded 44 years ago, the restaurant became a community staple under Ricky and Rattikorn Pichetrungsi. Their son Justin has enacted innovative approaches, creating unique dishes and an expanded wine program. Renovation plans include a refurbished original wok station, a new dining area, an open kitchen, and improvements to the alfresco dining section. Justin's vision has brought the restaurant international acclaim and recognition.
In order to preserve something, you have to change it. On June 30, Justin Pichetrungsi posted news on his restaurant's Instagram account that drew thousands of responses in shock, dismay and support: He would be closing his generational family business, Anajak Thai Cuisine, for nearly two months.
Anajak Thai Cuisine, founded 44 years ago by husband-and-wife team Ricky and Rattikorn Pichetrungsi, served the Sherman Oaks community for decades. When their son, Justin, took over the restaurant, his vision began to take hold: new dishes, new formats for enjoying them, an expanded wine program and a new energy.
If all goes as planned and Anajak reopens on Friday, it will feature entirely new equipment - except, that is, for his father's original three-hole wok station, which has been refurbished. An additional dining room and an entirely new and more open kitchen are part of the changes.
Guests will find an overhaul of the original dining space, Justin's grandfather's art, a repaving of the alfresco area (the venue for its popular Thai Taco Tuesdays), and more.
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