THAI CHEF RESTAURANT

Thai Chef Restaurant was founded in 1999 by Natttachai Changrattanachaichok, also known affectionately as Chang. It began humbly enough in Napier as a weekend food caravan business serving authentic Thai dishes. Regularly attending the local markets, Chang started garnering a loyal following. Deciding to take this success a step further into full time work, Chang's caravan took up regular residence outside his house on Kennedy Road in 2000... The success of the Napier restaurant proved there was a desire for the brand, so it was only a matter of time before Thai Chef's would branch out. In 2007, loyal patrons David and Ros Harley-having retired the previous year to the Far North-expressed a desire to see a Thai Chef's Restaurant open in Mangonui. Retirement, it seemed, was not for them after all, so with the support of Chang they became the first franchisees of the Thai Chef's brand. Thai Chef's Restaurant opened on Waterfront Road in Mangonui, January 2008.

Also known as: Thai Chef

Primary location: Te Aro