The Nine, in the old Bangkok Alley space at 121 Union Downtown, opened November 1st. Owner Chalee Timrattana says the Burana family, Bangkok Alley owners, helped him by providing the space free of charge and have been nothing but supportive.
Timrattana worked for Bangkok Alley for 16 years and has served as kitchen manager for all the locations.
The nine of the Nine refers to the king of Thailand, who recently passed away. Timrattana is using it as a lucky number.
Construction and the upgrade took longer than expected. The inside looks much like it did before, with a bar at front with some seating and banquet seating along the walls.
Also similar is the menu with such Thai favorites as Pad Thai and Drunken noodle.
Timrattana says he doesn’t have a specialty, per se. “I can do it all good,” he says.
Drunken noodle with tofu
