Braden is the Proprietor at Malai Kitchen. He oversees all kitchen operations and menu development sourcing quality ingredients to prepare as much as possible from scratch while giving traditional flavors a modern spin. Braden has a passion in taking care of people, especially when it comes to cooking, serving, and sharing a meal.
Thai flavors are well represented in America today, though some restaurants are more authentic in their cooking than others.
There are a handful of classic Thai dishes that we use as a bar when trying new restaurants. These are dishes that are simple in concept, require some not-so-off-the-shelf ingredients to make them real, but have room for creative liberty while still respecting tradition.