Lotus Thai Cuisine

About the Business

Specialties

Cooking, classic, traditional, modern and Vegetarian Thai food. We also cater.

History

Established in 2004.

The flavors and elegance of modern Thai cuisine unfold at Lotus Thai, the East Village's only award winning Thai restaurant and bar located in downtown San Diego. Opened in 2004, Lotus Thai presents a menu honoring regional recipes from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Southern Thailand in its appealing space emphasize Lotus Thai's commitment to cuisine presented with artistry and authenticity.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Ton S.

Business Owner

Born and raised in Thailand, Piyawat Sangkapong, nicknamed "Ton" (meaning Lotus flower), decided to move to the United States in 1990 after attending Chiang Mai University in northern Thailand. Sangkapong first opened Lotus Thai in Hillcrest with a menu consisting of dishes inspired by his mother's traditional Thai cooking that he fondly recalls from childhood.  Sangkapong believes that food knows no language, and it's through his unique menu items at Lotus Thai, that he carries on the traditions of his culture and family. Although curry paste and coconut milk are staples in the kitchens at Lotus Thai, he says that his favorite kitchen gadget is the Foi Thong Maker. This delicacy symbolizes longevity longevity and everlasting love, because of its long strands.