Chef | Zaab Burger

NEW YORK CITY The Beginning

Chef Bryan started cooking at nine years old, helping out in his parents Hells Kitchen restaurant “Reonthep” where he prepared marinades and prepped meat and vegetables for his father. At the time it was the neighborhood’s only Thai-Vietnamese restaurant. After graduating from Baruch College with a B.B.A. in MARKETING, Chef Bryan opened his first restaurant “KUN PAW” in the West Village.

Elmhurst, NY The Venture 2022

After decades of operating restaurants; Chef Bryan opened Zaab Zaab, a destination showcasing cuisine from Northeastern Thailand in the heart of New York City’s vibrant Little Thailand of Elmhurst, Queens. Since opening in 2022, the restaurant has received numerous accolades, including a 3-star New York Times review; Michelin Bib Gourmand, America’s Best Restaurants in the New York Times, and many other honors.

NEW YORK CITY The birth of Zaab Burger 2024

On a recent visit to his hometown of Bangkok, Chef Bryan tried several Thai style hamburgers as well as exploring various Thai cuisines. Upon returning to the States, he fell in love with American style smashburgers and the idea for Zaab Burger–a satisfying comfort food that combines Thai culinary tradition with an American classic–was born.