Growing up in America as a Thai immigrant, my life has always been a blend of two cultures. One thing has anchored me through it all: my passion for food.
Friends, family members, and even strangers who tasted my cooking would tell me, “Your food is too good to keep to yourself.” But opening a restaurant in the United States never felt right. The economics were difficult and the market was crowded.
It was not until I reconnected deeply with Thailand that the vision for Epic Pizza & Pasta took shape—a restaurant that is not just a business, but a love letter to my heritage, my passion, and the people of my country.
Finding my way home
My journey back to Thailand began years ago, driven by a heartfelt purpose: caring for my sick mother. As I traveled between the United States and Thailand, something unexpected happened. I fell deeply in love with my homeland.
The warmth of the people, the rhythm of daily life, and the vibrant energy of the streets stirred a sense of belonging I had not fully embraced before. Thailand was not simply where I was born; it became where I wanted to build something meaningful.
“Epic is more than a restaurant. For me, it is a homecoming.”
Why Italian food in Thailand?
Thai people love pizza and Italian cuisine. Yet the choices are often limited to fast-food chains or upscale restaurants whose prices feel out of reach for many.
I saw an opportunity to offer something different: gourmet-quality Italian food in a welcoming, market-casual environment that is accessible to students, families, neighbors, and visitors alike.
Epic was born from this vision—to bring the soul of Italian cuisine to Thailand in a way that feels inclusive, approachable, and extraordinary.
Crafted from scratch
What makes Epic special is our dedication to craftsmanship. Every dish is a labor of love, made from scratch with carefully chosen ingredients.
Our pizza dough is made daily for the balance of crispness and chew that defines our New York-style crust. We press and cut fresh, egg-rich pasta every morning. Our breads are baked in-house. We make our mozzarella and ricotta, along with our sauces and salad dressings.
This is not simply cooking. It is a way of pouring my heart into every plate and sharing that passion with every guest.
Italian heritage, New York soul, globally inspired
Our menu reflects the cultures that shaped me. Classic Margherita and pepperoni pizzas sit beside globally inspired combinations, while traditional pasta dishes share the table with flavors influenced by Thailand.
Italian food is the foundation, New York gives it confidence, and Thailand gives it a new sense of possibility.
Building something meaningful
Opening a restaurant in a country that feels like home still comes with challenges: building a team, learning new systems, and introducing a different approach to a competitive market.
But the reception has been overwhelmingly warm. Guests share photos, bring their families, return with friends, and leave reviews that remind us why we took the leap.
Epic is a tribute to my mother, who inspired my connection to this land, and to the people who believed in my cooking long before I believed in opening a restaurant.
The story is just beginning
My hope is that Epic becomes a cherished part of the community—a place where families celebrate, friends reconnect, and people from Thailand and around the world discover something new together.
Every plate carries a piece of my heart. I cannot wait to share it with you.