Our story

From Thailand to Buffalo

Hi, my name is Kae, and I’m from Thailand. I started cooking at 11 years old with my family. When I finished high school, I moved to Bangkok to help my mom with her restaurant.

I dreamed of being a manager and found a job at the famous MK restaurant company, where I worked as a server, host, cashier, supervisor, and finally manager. When the company had a celebration, I cooked for my coworkers and everyone said, “This is great...you should open a restaurant!”.

Finding a new dream

I had worked in restaurants for 10 years. I didn’t have time for myself or my family. I decided to come to America on a work visa. I didn’t know English. I was broke. I was scared. I didn’t know anybody. But I had a new dream.

I started Tiny Thai because I miss home and I want to bring good Thai food to Buffalo. I love cooking because it makes me happy to see people enjoying my food. I appreciate your support – I hope to see you soon!