Proud to be here

OPEN FOR BUSINESS... Business owners of the new Proud Thai Restaurant, Kathy Khongsthidporn and Chat Petnamkhang, are serving authentic Thai food from the heart of Mooroopna. Open for dine-in, takeaway, functions and banquets, five days a week. Photo: Deanne Jeffers.

MOOROOPNA has gained a new dining experience, serving authentic Thai cuisine from the heart of McLennan Street.

Owned and operated by Chat Petnamkhang and his mother, Kathy, owner of the reputable Proud Thai Massage parlours, their dive into hospitality builds upon the charming, gentle service established by the family-oriented entrepreneurs.

Chat said, “Our priority is to create an authentic Thai experience for our customers. That means that they will experience genuine Thai flavours and Thai service, like they would encounter overseas.”

Thai food is a careful balance of sweet, spicy, salty and sour. The complex balance of flavour profiles makes Thai food esoteric and for some, a hard cuisine to master in the kitchen. Chat and the Proud Thai Restaurant chef are experienced with this craved after cuisine.

Kathy said, “As well as lunch and dinner service, Proud Thai Restaurant serve takeaway, banquets, and we have plenty of space for functions and events upstairs in our large function room or private dining area.”

“Entertaining at home is still very popular and we can cater for your guests or event held in your home. There’s something on our menu that will appeal to every person’s taste. If you’ve never tried Thai food, you should try us out.”

Proud Thai Restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11am to 2.30pm for lunch and dinner service between 5pm and 9pm. Find them in the old Yiche store, located at Shop 2, 77 McLennan Street. Order now or to book a table, call (03) 4819 7838

OPEN FOR BUSINESS… Business owners of the new Proud Thai Restaurant, Kathy Khongsthidporn and Chat Petnamkhang, are serving authentic Thai food from the heart of Mooroopna. Open for dine-in, takeaway, functions and banquets, five days a week. Photo: Deanne Jeffers.