Chef Sirichai Sreparplarn

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About Chef Sirichai Sreparplarn

Chef Sirichai Sreparplarn is known for his ferociously spicy and authentic Thai cuisine, particularly from his former restaurant Ugly Baby.

★Awards & Recognition

★Chef of the Year (Nominee) (2017)

Chef Timeline

2017

Nominated for Chef of the Year

Ugly Baby

Nominated by Eater NY readers.

2025-02-03

Reopening as Hungry Thirsty

Hungry Thirsty

Announced as the successor to Ugly Baby, focusing on home-cooked Thai street food.

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Key Information

Chef Sirichai Sreparplarn is known for his ferociously spicy and authentic Thai cuisine, particularly from his former restaurant Ugly Baby.

Customer Perception

Customers remember Ugly Baby for its intense flavors and authentic Thai street food experience. There was significant anticipation for his return after a break.

Cuisine Highlights

Spicy Thai Street FoodAuthentic Thai Home Cooking

News

Chef Sirichai Sreparplarn's restaurant Ugly Baby, known for its spicy Thai street food, closed late last year. The chef, Sirichai Sreparplarn, had taken a break and planned to work on a cookbook. However, news of his return began to circulate, with his partner confirming plans to open a new restaurant, Hungry Thirsty, aiming for an early next year opening, possibly in February. This new venture will feature spectacular "home-cooked Thai street food."

Restaurants by chef

Ugly Baby, Hungry Thirsty

Additional Details

After closing Ugly Baby, Chef Sreparplarn took a break and planned to work on a cookbook. He has since returned to the culinary scene with a new venture.

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