Khao Thai Isan Bringing Sports Bar Energy to Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA - Khao Thai Isan, a new Thai restaurant and bar concept focused on Isan cuisine, is targeting an April opening at 250 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW a, Atlanta, GA 30303, co-owner Pok Aiemprig told Business Debut.

Aiemprig is opening the concept with partners Niki and Tanya Pattharakositkul (the sisters behind Pink Lotus and 26 Thai Kitchen & Bar) and Kritnapat Satienpattanakul.

What to Expect

Aiemprig described Khao Thai Isan as a full-service, casual restaurant with a sports bar feel near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The roughly 4,700-square-foot space is planned for about 190 seats across indoor dining and a patio, with a setup intended for guests to gather for food and drinks before events and to hang out in the neighborhood.

The restaurant is also expected to include a private room aimed at business diners and hotel guests who may want a space for meetings, Aiemprig told Business Debut.

Menu and Vision

The concept is centered on Isan, the northeastern region of Thailand, with an Isan-forward menu that Aiemprig said differs from more familiar Thai offerings. The team plans a more shareable, tapas-style approach.

The drink program is expected to emphasize local beer along with Thai-inspired cocktails using ingredients common in Thai cooking, including tamarind and coconut, he told Business Debut.

Opening Timeline

The team does not have an exact opening date but is planning to open in April, Aiemprig told Business Debut, with construction already underway and design work completed.

Hours

Khao Thai Isan is planning to open seven days a week. The team is considering hours around noon–10 p.m. on weekdays and noon–11 p.m. on weekends, with the possibility of opening earlier, Aiemprig told Business Debut.

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