Founded by three Thai friends — Witchaporn Treenawong, Wannarat Jarernpan, and Pichan Kietsrichart — who share decades of experience in the restaurant business and a passion for bringing authentic Thai curries to NYC, the original Kati Shop was first launched in August 2018 in Midtown at East 55th Street and Lexington Avenue.
The three co-founders shared a common goal of introducing New Yorkers to the “Khao Kaeng” concept (curry over rice), which is a trademark of everyday dining culture in Thailand. The health-focused side of the menu specifically comes from one of the co-founders, Pichan, who is a marathon runner that found it difficult to find dining options that fit his diet.
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