Discover Our Passion for Culinary Excellence

In 2004, Ricky met Chef Chai Yo Thongpanich, a culinary veteran who had arrived in the U.S. in 1981 from Southeast Asia, worked in a top-tier Manhattan kitchen for 15 years, and brought with him an incredible depth of flavor and technique. Their partnership wasn’t just built on food — it was built on trust, shared values, and a passion for serving the community with excellence.
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Together, they nurtured Ricky’s Thai into one of the most respected Southeast Asian restaurants in the region, earning praise from New Jersey Monthly Magazine, Montgomery News, Trenton Times, and Princeton Packet. Over the years, Ricky became more than just a restaurateur — he became a fixture in his community, a welcoming host, and someone who took pride in every dish that left the kitchen.
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And now, after years of success, memories, and milestones, Ricky is ready for a new chapter not to reinvent himself, but to continue evolving. With the same values that shaped his past hospitality, authenticity, and connection he’s exploring new flavors and ideas that bring people together in fresh, exciting ways.
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Ricky’s story is one of quiet leadership, deep care, and a lifelong devotion to flavor. Whether you’ve dined at his tables once or a hundred times, you’ve felt it. And while the menu may grow and evolve, one thing never changes:
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For Ricky, food has always been about family and every guest is part of his.