For two decades, Pru Thai has brought authentic Thai flavors across oceans — and the South Branch of the Raritan River — to Clinton with its restaurant at 6 E. Main St.
Now the neighborhood favorite headed by husband-and-wife team and French Culinary Institute-trained chefs Korn and Chayanee Wongsarochana is open near the Delaware River, too.
Pru Thai opened its third location at 24 Bridge St., Lambertville, in late October, following the success of its second restaurant at 9 Route 31, Pennington.
Pla rad pik, which is fried whole fish topped with sweet chili garlic sauce, at Pru Thai.
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The intimate 30-seat Lambertville restaurant features a modern French bistro-like atmosphere with the same Thai dishes that diners have long loved — such as the Crying Tiger, which is grilled beef tenderloin with roasted chili sauce; and pla rad pik, fried whole fish topped with sweet chili garlic sauce.
A few specials are also on the menu to commemorate the brand’s 20th anniversary, and it will also offer giveaways and promotions.
The new special sen jan pad pu, a noodle dish incorporating the umami-forward flavors of shrimp heads, pays homage to Korn’s mother and her hometown of Chantaburi, Thailand.
Korn and Chayanee Wongsarochana are the owners of Pru Thai.
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It was her cooking that inspired Korn’s culinary journey, as he started cooking with her guidance when he was just 8 years old.
“Cooking has always been about family for me,” Korn said in a release. “Learning from my mom, working side by side with my wife, and now being able to share our story and food with even more communities as we grow is incredibly special. We’re excited to bring the same dedication and love to Lambertville.”
Go: 6 E. Main St., Clinton, 908-735-0703; 24 Bridge St., Lambertville, 609-942-4040; 9 Route 31, Pennington, 609-737-2111, pruthai.com.
Jenna Intersimone.
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