A long-time vendor at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market at 435 Ionia Ave. SW is expanding into a full-service restaurant this year. Rak Thai is taking over the former Social Kitchen space and is anticipated to open its doors on October 1. This news was first seen on MLive.
The new restaurant, called Rak: Modern Thai and Cocktails, will serve both authentic Thai cuisine and Asian-fusion dishes. Having been vendors at the market for a whole decade, owners Blon and Christine Hang have been with the market since it first opened. Now, having found new recipes and innovative ways to celebrate their heritage, the owners are ready to evolve the brand into a full restaurant.
The new restaurant will have Rak Thai’s classic items, such as Beef Bulgogi, Peanut Curry Noodles, Pad Thai. The menu will also offer new appetizers, entrées, and an extensive cocktail menu highlighting classic mixed drinks and owner’s reimagined thai cocktails.
What Now Detroit reached out to the owners but hadn’t heard back by the time of this coverage. The new restaurant will be located on the Northwest corner of the Downtown Market.
